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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Why Do We Suffer?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,472 views

    No matter which direction you turn, it won't take long to come across someone who is suffering. And the common question that is asked in the midst of that suffering is, why me? Unfortunately, many individuals never get past those words.

    Today we're going to try to answer the question why do we suffer. The very first class that I was able to take in seminary was entitled the problems of evil and suffering. That class raised the same question that we're going to try to answer today. Why do we suffer? No matter which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Anticipating Advent: Unwasted Pain Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 28, 2009
     | 7,544 views

    When it feels like we’re in the Tribulation, we anticipate the coming of our Lord so we can grow through the pain, go on in confidence, and glow with the glory of Christ.

    One day, a cowboy was driving down a dirt road with his dog riding in back of the pickup truck and his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and had a terrible accident. Sometime later, a highway patrol officer came on the scene. As an animal lover, he saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David McNally avatar

    Sheep Among Wolves

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Jun 26, 2011
     | 11,909 views

    Jesus did not call us to an easy, comfortable life, but one of challenge and opposition, and possibly even suffering and death. He gives us forgiveness of sin and eternal life, but requires us to take up our cross as we follow him.

    Jesus would have fallen foul of the Health and Safety laws if he had been around today, and I imagine it would have been hard for him to advertise on TV. Just imagine someone saying today: ‘Come and follow me, and the chances are you will be spat upon, thumped, sworn at, and maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Why Do Innocents Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,354 views

    This sermons takes a look at the age old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

    For the last time, at least in human history, the mother and father kissed the little clubfeet of their infant child and caressed his blue-black lips and rubbed his cherub cheeks. God’s time had come. Their son Gabriel had left them in the wee hours of the morning, on the day before he would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Are You Ready To Suffer For Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 23, 2016
     | 12,189 views

    Are you ready to suffer for Jesus? This sermon examines the possibility of suffering and how to be ready if it ever comes.

    Are You Ready to Suffer for Jesus? Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 21, 2016 TEXT: Acts 14:21-28 – “And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch, 22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johann Neethling avatar

    Is God Your Encourager Or Discomforter?

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,727 views

    God "comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable" and frequently they are one and the same people.

    1. Which of these two words do you most readily and easily associate with God? • Encourage • Discomfort (At the time of delivery 98% raised their hands for "Encourage" and 2% for "Discomfort".) 2. Well, I would like to suggest to you that as you study the scriptures, both of those words can be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dean Johnson avatar

    Narnia: Winter, But Never Christmas:the Curse That Afflicts This Earth Series

    Contributed by Dean Johnson on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    The winter controlling Narnia is a picture of the curse that controls our world.

    A Lake Pointe Christmas in Narnia, Sermon #1 “WINTER, BUT NEVER CHRISTMAS: the Curse that Afflicts this Earth” Pastor Dean Johnson, Lake Pointe Bible Church, 11-27-05 INTRODUCTION: NARNIA IN THE NEWS The fictitious land of Narnia is very much in the news these days. Disney has spent one hundred ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shine Thomas avatar

    Dealing With Prolonged Suffering | Job Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 8, 2020
     | 6,188 views

    At some point, every thinking person is faced with this question: If God is the Sovereign Creator, who loves his creation and desires

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=repentance Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/light-in-a-dark-world Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Sinners Suffering For The Sins Of The Saints

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 22, 2024
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     | 463 views

    The saints of God hold back the judgement of God by their righteous presence in the land. But if the righteous cease to be godly, what can delay God's righteous judgement?

    “Behold, the LORD is coming out of his place, and will come down and tread upon the high places of the earth. And the mountains will melt under him, and the valleys will split open, like wax before the fire, like waters poured down a steep place. All this is for the transgression of Jacob ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

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

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021
     | 1,166 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

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    How Did The Affliction Of Naomi Cause Ruth To Become Active?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 5, 2023
     | 1,399 views

    The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time.

    THE AFFLICTION OF NAOMI Ruth 1:1-22, (16) The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. These three people had character and were true to God. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time. We can see that Naomi used her life as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Reconcile Or Suffer - Your Choice

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,815 views

    Find out if the people can give a good definition of the word reconciliation (To make friends with someone who you have been estranged or separated from; to harmonize people who have opposing viewpoints)

    Hard Times Lesson 33 – Joseph, He Brings Reconciliation to His Family – Gen. 43-50 Illustration:A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to lead a life of semi-invalidism before she married Robert Browning in 1846. There’s more to the story. In her youth, Elizabeth had been watched over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Francis Camacho avatar

    Why Do Christians Suffer

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,827 views

    An Exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

    Why do Christians suffer? An exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (2 Cor. 12: 7-10) 2 Corinthians 12 : 7-10 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassing great revelations, there was given to me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Finding Strength In Times Of Suffering

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 15,827 views

    How do you deal with suffering and traumas in life? The Apsotle Peter gives several helpful teachings for those going through times of crisis and suffering.

    Finding Strength in Times of Suffering I Peter 4:12-16 A year ago on September 11th every American was in a state of shock when war came to America in the form of the Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center. Since then many individuals and families have suffered and grieved due to the loss ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • David Petticrew avatar

    Genesis 3 As A Response To Suffering

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,869 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