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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
The Christian Life is much like a person in training to participate in the Olypic Games in Athens this summer, 2004.
Christian Life – Winners are Finishers -Set a Spiritual Goal- Hebrews 12:1-2 Have you noticed that you sometimes do better when you have people cheering for you as you compete in sporting events? I remember one of the first basketball games I played in when I was Junior High age. My dad was ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2
Denomination: Free Methodist
A study of the book of Job chapter 1 verses 1 through 22
Job 1: 1 – 22 The Truth Behind The Scene 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. 2 And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. 3 Also, his possessions were seven thousand sheep, three ...read more
Scripture: Job 1:1-22
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
Suffering
Text: Hebrews 11:35b-40, Title: Others, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/5/12, AM Opening illustration: Bro Howard, former pastor, who got cancer of the throat and could not preach. Complained until another pastor said, "You are not exempt." Background to passage: these verses bring an ominous but ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40
Denomination: Baptist
What do you do when you have one of those days? Jesus' letter to Smyrna gives us great encouragement in suffering.
How many of you remember the “Hee-Haw” Show in the 70’s-80’s? •How many would never admit to it if you did remember? “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all. Gloom, despair, and agony on me”. Some of us have one of those days. ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11
Part 18 of our 1 Peter study
Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 18 “Fiery trials” As we continue today with our series On 1 Peter Titled Wayfaring Strangers The Apostle Peter Once again addresses suffering for Christ We have seen over the last couple of months That we as believers Those whose home is ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19
No difficulty should prevent you from anticipating the emergence of morning joy.
I. End of God's Anger 2. Endless Favor of God 3. Expiration of Weeping 4. Emergence of Joy Conclusion: Hold on, your morning is coming ...read more
Explore God's call, purpose, and faithfulness in the midst of suffering, using the biblical story of Gideon as a guide.
Good morning, church family! Picture this: You're going about your normal day, minding your own business, when suddenly you're confronted by a divine messenger with an enormous task. That's exactly what happened to Gideon in the book of Judges - specifically, Judges 6:11-16. Let's read the passage ...read more
Scripture: Judges 6:11-16
Topics: Suffering
A look at several biblical reasons for Christian suffering.
WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? - Read 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 As we look at this passage, we wonder, "If God is in control, and He is; and if God is all powerful, and He is; why did He let all of this stuff happen to His man Paul? If God is in control, why do bad things happen to ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33
Give real support for friends in suffering by being present with them, providing them a listening ear and share the promises of God.
What can you do to a friend who is suffering? • Support him. 2 Cor 1:3-4 “… the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” ...read more
Scripture: Job 2:11-13
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Paul gives us a couple of shocking truths that greatly impact our lives. He tells us from what we are saved and what to do when we are suffering. Absolutely shocking but totally life-changing!
-We talk in the Christian church, especially the protestant church, about salvation -However, I don’t think that we really know what we are talking about sometimes -Salvation means that we were in danger -What was the cause of our danger? -Or maybe better yet, from what did Jesus save us? -Most ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:1-11
Denomination: Lutheran
Paul is unconcerned about his horrific situation, but his concerned is more about the spreading of the gospel.
In an interview for Clarity magazine, writer Anne Lamott tells of an incident that helped her. One day, Anne visited her friend Pammy who was going through chemotherapy. Anne pointed to the dress she herself was wearing and asked Pammy if it made her look fat. Pammy looked at her and said, "Annie, ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30
Denomination: Methodist
A sermon abput victory in spite of the circumstances
God will Shake your Jailhouse Acts 16:19-26 19. And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, 20. And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:19-26
Denomination: Assembly Of God
These verses direct believers to 1) Expect suffering, 2) Exult in suffering, 3) Evaluate suffering, and 4) Entrust suffering to God
This week, Firefighters rescued the marble temples and stadiums of ancient Olympia from raging flames but forest fires ravaged nearby villages and the death toll from Greece’s three-day inferno rose to 58. "The church bells are ringing. It’s hell here," a resident from Oinoi village north of ...read more
Denomination: Other
We must be patient in everything as we anticipate Christ's return if we want to be mature.
SLOW COMPUTERS AND WAITING James 5:7-12 There are certain things in life I cannot live without. My computer is one of them. And of course I need to have internet access. Because what’s the first thing I do when I get up? Check my email and see if I have any messages. Especially with the ...read more
Scripture: James 5:7-12
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Job goes through terrible suffering, but finally God speaks.
EXPERIENCING GOD JOB 42:1-6 WEEK 3 INTRODUCTION 1. I’m curious this morning about some of the things the Lord may have been speaking to you through His Word. Have you found yourself making observations and application the scriptures? 2. REPEAT: a. Everyday with you Lord is sweeter then the day ...read more
Scripture: Job 42:1-6
Denomination: Pentecostal
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