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  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    It Will Be Worth It All Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,601 views

    Our suffering does not match the good news that awaits us in eternity. We can be encouraged that one day, we will find our ultimate comfort.

    It Will Be Worth It All Griffith Baptist Church – 6/29/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:18-22 Key verse: Romans 8:18 - For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. The Introduction There once was an oyster whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Tell It On The Mountain

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,291 views

    Celebrates the literary insights of James Baldwin, who had died shortly before; the privilege of redemptive suffering on the part of a person or a people participates in the suffering of Christ and of His victory. Includes readings from Baldwin’s writing

    Nothing is more full of mystery than this – that the suffering of .a few who are oppressed and injured acts to redeem the many, including the oppressors. And yet nothing is more true than this – that from time to time a person, a people, a race receives the awesome privilege of suffering in such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jesus Followers Guide

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Aug 28, 2010
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     | 3,900 views

    An honest look at following Jesus

    Good morning Calvary, are you ready for the word of God. We will be looking at Ephesians 3:1-13 today. As you find this passage in your Bibles I want to confess to you when I began my ministry over 28 years ago, I was clueless. I had no idea what ministry involved. I did not really know all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Preparing For The Best Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2011
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     | 6,672 views

    In this lesson, we cover the principles for living for Christ, so that we may received the best blessings, even in the worst of persecution.

    Introduction: A. I like this picture – Don’t you know that that car never saw it coming! 1. In some respects life is unpredictable and we need to learn to expect the unexpected. 2. When it comes to the Christian life, there is not much that is unexpected. 3. Jesus tried to prepare us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surprised By Joy Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,649 views

    We should not be surprised by persecution when it comes, nor by the joy we feel when we suffer for Christ.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went to the perfume counter and told the clerk he'd like a bottle of Chanel No. 5 for his wife's birthday. 1. The clerk smiled and said, “A little surprise, eh?” 2. “You bet,” answered the customer, “She's expecting a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Will The Real "Super-Apostle" Please Stand Up Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 10, 2010
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     | 5,395 views

    In this lesson we will be challenged and convicted by Paul's sufferings in service to the Lord. How much are we willing to suffer and sacrifice?

    Introduction: A. Today is Mother’s Day, so we want to take a moment to honor the mothers among us. 1. William Goldsmith Brown wrote: “The sweetest sounds to mortals given, Are heard in Mother, Home, and Heaven.” 2. Thank God for moms – the good ones and the not so good ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Response To Persecution

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010
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     | 2,872 views

    Jesus promised us persecution, though we have not experience a great deal in the US. But those days will change. How should we respond?

    Passage: Matthew 10:17-33 Intro: Wartime is different than peacetime. 1. war has it’s rules, but when the purpose is killing the enemy, the rules only limit the how. PP Geneva Convention 2. terrorism has introduced a whole new element of modern warfare. 3. use of civilians as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Stuart M Guthrie avatar

    Peter's Description Of The Victorious Christian Life. Series

    Contributed by Stuart M Guthrie on Aug 9, 2012
     | 7,296 views

    Today we talked about living the Victorious Christian life, by showing our desire for the Attitude of Jesus, showing our desire for Gods will and showing our desire for the eternal hope.

    1 Peter 4:1-6 (Peter’s description of the victorious Christian Life) August 7, 2012 Introduction: Prayer: Well I hope that you all had a wonderful week and I hope that as we look at this passage this morning that you would be ever the better. We have been studying through 1 Peter now for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Hope Seems Lost

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,257 views

    This is a message that was preached at our local hospital. You don't have to live very long before your confronted with the reality of pain and suffering in our world. How do we make sense out of life when hope seems lost? A look at how God can work ev

    When Hope Seems Lost - 1 Kings 17:17-24 - October 5, 2010 - Hospital Service Today I want to share with you a bit of a story from the life of a man by the name of Elijah. Elijah was what is called a prophet. And a prophet is a man, or a woman, to whom God has spoken in a special way and to ...read more

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    A Hope-Filled Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2011
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     | 8,782 views

    In this sermon based on a chapter from Max Lucado's book Just Like Jesus, we learn how to have a hope-filled heart like Jesus.

    Introduction: A. Peter Robinson, former speech writer for Ronald Reagan, wrote a book titled How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life. 1. Robinson relates a lunch meeting he held with Edwin Meese, who had served in many official capacities within the Reagan administration, including Attorney ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Bring You To God

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,128 views

    Sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year B

    I Peter 3: 18 – 22 / To Bring You To God Intro: 2 inexperienced hunters went hunting in the woods. The game warden had warning them that they might get lost said that if the got lost to shoot 3 shots in rapid succession. They did get lost. One said to the other, “You’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Is It Raining On Me? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,665 views

    The suffering of life has to be dealt with. God always has a plan.

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1  When you are going through difficult times do you feel loved by God? • How do you think you would feel if you were seeing your family being persecuted because of their faith or if you suffer persecution because of your faith in Jesus? • I know we all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    For Job's Comfort - Job 5:11

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2011
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     | 5,208 views

    For Job's Comfort - Job 5:11

    For Job's Comfort - Job 5:11 Job 5:11 - He raises up the humble and makes sad people happy. I. The Humble Are Lifted Up II. Sad People Are Made Happy Whenever I'm very sad and unhappy about my life, I think of the greatest man, second to Jesus, that lived in pain, suffering and misery, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Problem Of Pain

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,386 views

    One of the ongoing challenges of the Christian life is the issue of pain

    The Problem of Pain Mark 5:21-43 August 30, 2009 Morning Service Introduction Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. "How can you now claim to have all these injuries?" asked the insurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The King Who Is Our Bread

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,661 views

    Jesus makes the claim that his body and blood are our food and drink if we would live. A look at John 6 helps us see deeply into the meaning of life and suffering and joy.

    (The audio of this sermon includes reading John 6 as well as other important content not in the notes) In Greek mythology, King Tantalus was punished in the underworld by being chained in a lake. Its waters reached to his chin but receded whenever he bent down to satisfy his burning thirst. Over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ