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  • David Dykes avatar

    Why Do Good People Suffer? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 29,936 views

    Why do bad things happen to good people? Suffering gets our attention and reminds us that we cannot make it without God.

    Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-9 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve preached on suffering before. In fact, one lady wrote me a note reading, “Pastor, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I know.” Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Why Do Good People Suffer?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,346 views

    This is a lesson about terrorists and falling towers. Everybody still talks about that day; it was a day of tragedy and injustice. People were going about their business when they were suddenly and brutally killed.

    11-18-04 Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-13:9 INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve taught on suffering before. In fact, one lady told me, “Preacher, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Do You React To Suffering

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 155 ratings
     | 14,872 views

    How Do You React to Suffering? - Rom. 8:18

    How Do You React To Suffering? - Rom. 8:18 Illustration:Contrary to what might be expected, I look back on experiences that at the time seemed especially desolating and painful, with particular satisfaction. Indeed, I can say with complete truthfulness that everything I have learned in my 75 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cross Purposes 2: Suffering For Us Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
     | 7,465 views

    On the cross, 1) Christ joined in our suffering, 2) Christ bore the results of our sin, 3) Christ gives us hope when we suffer

    CROSS PURPOSES 2: SUFFERING FOR US Suffering is a fact of life. People get sick, and die. Some endure constant pain or loss of abilities. Some feel the ache of loneliness or loss. Some are bullied, abused, abandoned, or enslaved. The world is a place of suffering. War, disease, natural disasters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William Lollar avatar

    God's Unique Design In Suffering: A Portrait Series

    Contributed by William Lollar on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,934 views

    Is there a "design" in suffering? Ask the sisters of Lazarus.

    God’s Unique Design in Suffering: A Portrait in the Lives of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (Part 1) John 11:1-16 This morning we come to examine the last of seven miracles performed by the Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John. Each miracle reminds us that Jesus is God, sovereign in power, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 7,696 views

    How can a God of Love allow so much suffering?

    Why Does God allow Suffering? by Randy Croft We’re in a sermon series now on "Questions We’d Like to Ask God." I don’t think that God is afraid of our tough questions. Isaiah 1 "Come and reason together." One of the top questions asked by Christians and non-Christians alike deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Walls avatar

    Comfort That Should Be Given During Suffering Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,682 views

    How to be a comfort to those who are suffering

    WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 5 COMFORT THAT SHOULD BE GIVEN DURING SUFFERING 2ND Corinthians 1:3-6 Introduction: This will be the final message I will be preaching on this subject. I believe that I said at the beginning that this series would not be an exhaustive subject. There is much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 12,781 views

    Our heavenly Father knows what is best even when He allows us to go through dark valleys of suffering.

    Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,172 views

    Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it."

    Why Does God Allow Suffering? by Paul Fritz James 1:2-1:3 Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Rejoicing In Suffering: Building Character In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,851 views

    Our trials and tribulations are not in vain. They serve as opportunities for us to grow in endurance, develop strength of character

    Rejoicing in Suffering: Building Character in Christ Introduction: Begin with a warm welcome to the congregation and introduce the key verse: Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) - "We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Filipe Remelgado avatar

    The Cistern Of Christ

    Contributed by Filipe Remelgado on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,389 views

    The suffering of the innocent and how God helps us through it.

    Title: The Cistern of Christ. Text: Lamentations 3:52-57 Introduction: “Coca-Cola was the result of an accident. In 1886 a pharmacist named John Pemberton cooked up a medicinal syrup in a large brass kettle slung over an open fire, stirring it with an oar. When he was done, he figured he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "I Didn’t Deserve It"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,817 views

    The sermon explains how suffering is not deserved nor are the blessing we receive from God. The sermon helps us to cope with suffering.

    Job 1:1, 2:1-10 I didn’t Deserve It 1. Consider Job and his character: Blameless, upright, faithful, long-suffering, steadfast, honest ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Why Carry That Weight?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 5, 2015
     | 3,831 views

    Jesus died to forgive our sins, and He also helps us bear our pain and suffering, as Isaiah 53 describes. Why would we want to bear our sin and suffering alone when Jesus stands at the ready?

    [This is a short homily given at evening program at an inner-city mission church, mid-week meeting]. We’re in the season of Lent, when we get ready for Easter. Part of getting ready for Easter is preparing our hearts to be able to take in what Easter is about. What is Easter about? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Did Jesus Suffer All Of That For This? Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on May 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,968 views

    We need to look at what we are involved in, what we think and do and say, and ask the question: Did Jesus suffer all of that for this?

    Did Jesus Suffer All Of That For This? Matthew 20:17-19 Our time together will not be long. We will all probably be most thankful for that before we are through. I don’t know what you thought you came to church for this morning, but God has an agenda for all of us. Let’s read our text for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Sin, Suffering, Sickness And Our Savior Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 27,573 views

    God redeems and will cure every disease, even death.

    Introduction Over the last few weeks I have been rereading C. S. Lewis’ delightful Chronicles of Narnia series. I was struck by a scene in The Silver Chair in which the children’s faith is tested by an uncertain outcome. The children were given signs by which they could fulfill their mission in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed