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  • David McGowin avatar

    Why God Allows Suffering

    Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,410 views

    Why would God, who is good and full of love, allow suffering?

    Why Does God Allow Suffering? John 16:33 02/05/06 (with help from author Lee Strobel) When a doctor prescribes medication, it is supposed to be for our good and to help us with whatever may be ailing us. But have you ever noticed all the side effects that come with the prescriptions? You take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope Comes Through Suffering

    Contributed by Nick Scarpa on May 28, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,361 views

    As the old expression goes, "There’s light at the end of the tunnel" this sermon tells us that there is hope at the end of the suffering.

    ¡§Hope Comes Through Suffering¡¨ This morning we are going to talk about hope from the perspective of a man of God who experienced tremendous suffering. The apostle Paul was the last apostle chosen during the time the first church was getting started. Like the other apostles, Paul was chosen by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mark (Jesus Suffering Servant) Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,100 views

    An overview of the gospel of Mark for seekers, looking at his specific view of Jesus as hard working, suffering Son of God, ransom for the world.

    SE120504 GOSPEL TRUTH 1. Mark WHAT’S “GOSPEL” We’ve all heard this phrase: It’s the GOSPEL truth, man! Which means we think something is absolutely true, there’s total veracity… but that’s not what it meant to the people who coined the term. The Greek word we get it from is actually a compound ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Servant Suffers - He Is Betrayed Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 17, 2015
     | 6,706 views

    Fifth in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. Judas' betrayal, unholy partnering on unforgettable Passover fulfilled an unbelievable prophecy teaching unchanging principle

    The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 5: The Servant Suffers - He Is Betrayed Mark 14:10-21 I. Introduction A. We're continuing in our Passion Week series, exploring the greatest week in all of human history during which God's Suffering Servant "came not to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Why Must We Suffer?

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 10,218 views

    Instruction on the handling of suffering falls short because it leaves us with the resounding question of why, and it is in this sermon we see four reasons that Paul gave on why we suffer.

    CBS News anchor Dan Rather admits he was always fascinated by the sport of boxing, even though he was never good at it. “In boxing you’re on your own; there’s no place to hide,” he says. “At the end of the match only one boxer has his hand up. That’s it. He has no one to credit or to blame except ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Is Our Suffering Servant

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 17, 2008
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     | 4,274 views

    Pentecost 22(B) - Christ is our suffering Servant: Christ died for the sins of the world and Christ rose for the life of the world.

    CHRIST IS OUR SUFFERING SERVANT (Outline) October 12, 2008 -- PENTECOST 22 -- Isaiah 53:10-12 INTRO: In our day-to-day activities we may look at certain decisions as life or death. From time to time we may think about weighty matters such as our own life and mortality. Today we gather ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Making Sense Out Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 30, 2014
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     | 9,420 views

    WE often make mistakes about suffering simply because we do not understand suffering. This messge gives 5 reasons for suffering

    MAKING SENSE OUT OF SUFFERING Acts 28:1-16 When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. 2  The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. 3  But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Union With Christ In Prayer And Suffering

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 9, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,747 views

    "And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent" John 17:3

    Theme: Union with Christ in prayer and suffering Text: Acts 1:12-14; 1 Peter 4:13-16; John 17:1-11 Prayer is the heartbeat of the Christian life and it is therefore not surprising that Jesus spent a lot of time in prayer. In John 17, sometimes referred to as the “High Priestly” Prayer, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Making Sense Out Of Suffering

    Contributed by Owen Lukins on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    Making sense out of suffering as a result of an unexpected disaster. While we are helpless Christ comes to the rescue.

    17th August 1997 Tathra/Bega UCA SCRIPTURE: Romans5:1-8 SUBJECT: Making sense out of suffering INTRODUCTION: I will never forget the scene …. I had just entered the Thredo Alpine Hotel which had been transformed into the Disaster Welfare Centre. I was not really that sure of what my role as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Overcoming Through Suffering In Ministry

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
     | 2,675 views

    I’d like to begin with the example of Richard Wurmbrand. His is a famous struggle against true evil. He was born in Armenia in 1909. He was a minister in Romania during the spread of communism across the globe.

    We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. -2 Corinthians 4:8-10 ESV I’d like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Hypocritical Argument Series

    Contributed by Ron Henson on Jun 26, 2015
     | 3,927 views

    The most common argument against faith is the existence of suffering. If there was a God, there would be no suffering. This argument is hypocritical in that we choose suffering. God gave us the choice, and we chose suffering rather than bliss.

    Suffering Romans 1:28 Introduction: 1. Atheists love to play this card, it is their trump card • The Problem of Evil takes the following form: A God that is all powerful would be able to prevent evil and suffering. A God that is all knowing would know that evil and suffering happen. A God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Jesus Suffered In Our Place

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,958 views

    many people in those days died on a cross as that was the Roman way of the death penalty for every one that was not a Roman, but Jesus death on the cross was different, as He bore the sins of all mankind, passed present and future.

    ISAIAH 53: & psalms 22: JESUS SUFFERED IN OUR PLACE 4-26-08 As we think about how Jesus suffered and died on the cross, people have their own thoughts about what His crucifixion must have been like, but I’m sure that most of us really can not comprehend what He actually endured, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Petticrew avatar

    Genesis 3 As A Response To Suffering

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,858 views

    A look at suffering as the result of sin, which arises from free will which is necessary for true love, in the light of Genesis 3.

    Introduction Adam was walking around the Garden of Eden feeling very lonely, so God asked him, "What is wrong with you?" Adam said he didn’t have anyone to talk to. God said he was going to give him a companion and it would be a woman. He said, "This person will cook for you and wash your clothes; ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    His Joy In Suffering For Them Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 9, 2018
     | 4,694 views

    Paul suffered persecution, hardship and imprisonment for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the congregations which were under his spiritual care in Asia Minor, Greece and Rome.

    7/12/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIIA1? His Joy in Suffering for Them? (Colossians 1:24) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:24 (NIV) (Text) 1:24: Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Mende avatar

    Faith That Releases The Power Of God

    Contributed by David Mende on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,209 views

    In this sermon, you will see the kind of faith that was demonstrated by the woman who was suffering for 12 long years. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    Faith that releases the power of God (Preached on 01/05/05, Sunday evening) Text: Mk. 5:25-34; Parallels – Mt. 9:20-22; Lk. 8:43-48 This woman suffered for 12 long years – amplify and explain. Her condition grew worse because of doctors. What is that faith that releases the power of God? 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God