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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Understanding the functions of suffering in the Christian life would help us cope with them.
SUFFERING FOR CHRIST 1 PETER 4:12-19 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION One of my children asked why we don’t practice fasting or flagellation during the observant of Lent. Flagellation is the practice of a person to whip himself or herself as a public penance. iblically speaking, the best ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Denomination: Baptist
Refining Fire...
Christians are told to love and forgive one another, not try to tear each other down. Those are devices of Satan and church we cannot let him get a foothold in here. I am going to quote Chuck Colson who once told his congregation (and this should hold true for any pastor), “I’m not ...read more
Scripture: Job 38:1-7
Denomination: Independent/Bible
In light of the shootings this week at Virgina Tech, Pastor Dave discusses the mystery of suffering.
Suffering Well Stuff Jesus Changed, part 4: Suffering Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers April 29, 2007 This has been a terrible week for America, first in receiving the news about the deaths of those students and professors in Virginia, and then as we get information about the shooter and ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-4
Denomination: Free Methodist
See what the Lord is doing in us when we suffer
WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 3 THE CONSTRUCTION BY SUFFERING Jeremiah 18:1-6 Introduction: There is very little of value that has not had pressure or suffering. A diamond is a piece of coal that underwent lots of pressure. You cannot imagine a young man putting a piece of coal on a young ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6
This sermon explores how suffering is an integral part of Christian life, serving as a tool for spiritual growth and deepening our relationship with Christ.
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ! It's a joy to be with you all today, standing together in the house of the Lord, united by our shared faith and love for our Savior. You know, it's not always sunny skies and smooth sailing on this voyage of faith we're all embarked upon. There ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:1-5
Topics: Growing In Christ, Suffering
Coping is made esier with the right perspective.
SUFFERING OF THE PRESENT By Chuck Hendrix A farmer was driving his pickup with his dog in the seat next to him and a horse trailer in tow behind him. On a dangerous curve, the farmer was forced off the road by a large truck. A highway patrolman happened upon the accident and quickly assessed the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The cup of suffering our Lord drank of has been passed down through time to each of us, and He has given us the example of how we should partake.
INTRO: 1. Nobody wants to talk about suffering. a. Many people who are suffering don’t want to talk about what they are going through. 2. Suffering takes on many forms: a. It comes in the form of sickness. b. It comes at the hands of others. c. It comes at the hand of the enemy of our soul. d. It ...read more
Scripture: Mark 14:23
Denomination: Pentecostal
A lot of people have asked "Why do we suffer" and I have tried to answer this question through this sermon.
Israel Volau Crossroads Full Gospel Woodland, CA August 18, 2000 REASONS FOR SUFFERING TEXT: ROM. 8:28 “FOR I KNOW THAT ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER TO THEM THAT LOVE GOD, WHO ARE THE CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE” ALL THINGS: a. the good and the bad b. the favorable and the unfavorable c. the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28
Denomination: Church Of God
Exposition of Isaiah 48
Isaiah 48 Refined for God’s Glory Recognize My Hypocrisy vs. 1-2 Relent of Our Stubbornness vs. 3-5 Remove the Rebelliousness vs. 6-8 Undeserved Mercy vs. 9-13 Unrealized Potential vs. 14-19 Go Forward vs. 20-22 Intro: We have just spent the last three chapters looking at how God will ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 48:1-22
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Today's sermon looks at the reasons why humanity goes through pain and suffering.
Spiritual First Aid Pain and Suffering Introduction This is probably one of the more difficult sermons or teachings I’ve had to present, because how can I bring comfort and peace to those who are in pain and going through a time of suffering? But then I realized that I can’t, only God can, and ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:18, Romans 8:28, Romans 5:3-4
Denomination: Foursquare
Nothing proves our faith like suffering for it. Jesus calls us to follow him and face suffering in ways that are purely kingdom ways. Can we do it?
Does our Christian ethic or moral position change with situation and circumstance? Not long ago James Dobson stated that he could not vote for any candidate for office who endorsed abortion or homosexual relationships. There was a backlash against Dobson that came from many supporters that used ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:20-49
This sermon will explore the concept of suffering and pain as unavoidable aspects of life, emphasizing that God has a purpose for these experiences and uses them for His glory.
Hello church! Glad to have you all here today as we jump into a huge topic together. Suffering is something so personal, so universally understood, and so imperative in the lives of those who follow Jesus. Everyone suffers at some point or another. Everyone experiences pain and hardship. Everyone ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:3-5
Topics: Suffering, God's Plan, Faith In Trials
The following sermon is going to suggest that it is possible and even spiritually advantageous for Christians to be patient and rejoice in our Lord during the greatest storms of suffering in our lives!
Patience in Suffering (James 5:7-12) Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Who amongst us would ask to be granted the patience of Job? To sit upon a “dunghill” of unimaginable suffering and pain and yet cry out “blessed be the name of the Lord” for though “He slay me, ...read more
Scripture: James 5:7-12
A look at the difficult area of suffering and how the Christian can begin to gain understanding of its purpose.
INTRODUCTION These verses are one of the all-time best passages in scripture concerning how we live & work within the work place. Submission to the grueling boss for the sake of Jesus. There’s a great 3 point sermon in here concerning Christianity in the work place. But, instead, we are going ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
Part 1 of a 3 part series on suffering.
The Joy of Suffering I preceded this series by examining the false view that God guarantees us health, wealth and a carefree lifestyle. This was absolutely necessary for a number of obvious reasons. We are to uphold truth. The belief that our inheritance is in this life distorts the scriptures, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19, James 5:10-11
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