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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Learning From Suffering And Pain Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 966 views

    Jesus promised His followers would suffer trials and persecutions.

    “These trials will show that your faith is genuine … tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So, when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor.” 1 Peter 1:7, NLT “When troubles come your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spending Time In The Furnace

    Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Oct 30, 2012
     | 6,113 views

    God often puts us through various tests/trials to grow our faith in Him.

    Spending Time In The Furnace George Muller once said: “God likes to test the faith of His children in order to make them stronger so that they can eventually be winners! Yes, persecution, trials and tests, even sometimes suffering defeat, are spiritual food for our faith and helps us to grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 7, 2021
     | 4,402 views

    Communion is a celebration of the One who opened what we could not open ourselves – the door of Heaven. He opened it on the cross and then He walked through the door of death and He waits for us on the other side where He will call us by our name and welcome us into His Temple.

    Before I moved here, I was asked to preach at my very first appointment … Anthony United Methodist Church in Anthony, FL. I was their pastor from 1994 to the year 2000. They were kind. They were patient. They had to suffer through a lot of boring … and honestly … terrible sermons and I made a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Steady As She Goes Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 2, 2009
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     | 4,691 views

    Unwaveringly keep the faith.

    STEADY AS SHE GOES Revelation 2.8-11 S: Suffering C: Faithfulness Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: UNWAVERINGLY KEEP THE FAITH. CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE COMMAND V. THE COUNSEL PA: How is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen To People Trying To Be Faithful To God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 16, 2022
     | 2,127 views

    King Hezekiah has tried to be faithful and yet a frightening attack from the Assyrians is headed his way. Why would God allow that and what can we learn from Hezekiah's response?

    BUT KING HEZEKIAH WAS FAITHFUL: Why do bad things happen to people trying to be faithful to God? - 2 Chronicles 32:1. - Dismiss the idea of “why do bad things happen to good people?” with a discussion of the fact that none of us are good people. - This verse uses the word “faithfully” and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The God Of All Comfort Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 19, 2010
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     | 6,351 views

    In this lesson, we learn that life is hard, God is faithful, and that God can use our suffering for good.

    A. Last week’s sermon was the first lesson in a sermon series on 2 Corinthians that I’m calling – “Learning to Lean on God.” 1. Last week we introduced the city of Corinth and Paul’s relationship with the Corinthian congregation. 2. We discussed some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Why Do We Suffer In Life? Why Did Jesus Suffer?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021
     | 1,306 views

    On page 13 of Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot, she talks about the parallel between our suffering and Christ-suffering.

    On page 13 of Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot, she talks about the parallel between our suffering and Christ-suffering. In our suffering, we often hear from God that He will be with us. He doesn’t promise to remove the suffering. But He does promise to be with us in it. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Way Of Life

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,069 views

    Observing and grieved by injustice and suffering, the prophet realizes that faith is a way of life and not an answer.

    Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:2-4; 3:17-19 “A Way of Life” INTRODUCTION Today we enter the season of Advent. It is a time of preparation—for two arrivals. We first are preparing for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. This first arrival happened over two thousand years ago. The second ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
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     | 6,813 views

    The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

    Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith To Faith

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 70,011 views

    The Bible teaches that faith is the key to everything for the Christian. By faith we come to Christ. By faith we live our Christian lives with joy and gladness.

    Faith to Faith Text: Romans 1:17 Gullible. It never ceases to amaze me just how gullible people are. When P. T. Barnum said, "There’s a sucker born every minute," he was right. It seems that there is no limit to what we will believe. Listen to some of the titles that have appeared in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Baker avatar

    Faith Or Faithfulness? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Baker on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 607 ratings
     | 100,127 views

    The disciples asked for faith but what they really needed was faithfulness.

    In our daily lives, we come across many different people. Often, when we are with strangers, in order to break the ice, we engage in what is called, "small talk." Small talk is a way to show friendliness by discussing things that are somewhat superficial. For decades, if not centuries, there has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2022
     | 4,921 views

    All are equal before God. We are not given any authority to judge anyone based on their faith and practices. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord.

    Romans 14:9-16 - Faith of the faithful Romans 14:9-13 Clear the Way for your brother All are equal before God. We are not given any authority to judge anyone based on their faith and practices. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord. All of us have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    How Suffering Can Be A Gift Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 4, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,804 views

    God stacks up treasures for his people through our suffering for his sake.

    Scripture Introduction Jesus calls us blessed when reviled and persecuted on his account. We hear that and probably grit our teeth and determine to bear it should the need arise. The possibility of suffering frightens, and the culture of comfort surrounding us suggests we avoid situations where ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Perfect Justice And Suffering Saints Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 27, 2014
     | 5,667 views

    Pain ends suffering for Saints at their physical death, but only begins for those who have not obeyed the Gospel and have not FEARED GOD.

    PERFECT JUSTICE and SUFFERING SAINTS: 2 Thess. 1: 1-12 Listen to this statement: Christianity is NOT a self-help religion. It is NOT a self-improvement course on improving your own self-righteousness. The Reality of Christianity is this: You have failed to meet God’s Perfect Standard of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Thibodeaux avatar

    Why Do Christians Suffer?

    Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021
     | 3,981 views

    The only thing I can think of is this, we who have been called to this great purpose of conformity to the image of Christ will for that reason also be called to suffer with Christ.

    Intro: When writing this message, not to long ago, I had a conversation with a lady who lives here In the trailer park where I live. I was cutting her yard for her because she was hurt 2 weeks ago and could not do so and asked me to cut the lawn for her till she gets better. When she came to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist