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  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Naomi - A Case History Of God's Providence Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 261 ratings
     | 33,694 views

    Naomi suffered three bereavements and yet proved God’s providential care.

    There’s a striking phrase in our reading from the book of Ruth - "The Lord came to the aid of his people" (1:6). The Authorized Version puts it: "The Lord has visited his people." All of us have known the problems as well as the joys of life - and they come at all stages in life’s journey. Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He's Been There

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,073 views

    A message focusing on the fact that Christ can relate to our sufferings here on earth.

    He’s Been There Hebrews 2:5-18 I. Introduction Back in 1990, the president of a large Christian organization received the news that his only son had been murdered in his taxicab in Denver, CO. One observer at the funeral reflected on the point that Someone else’s Son had been murdered, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Hold On To God's Unchanging Hand

    Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 57,385 views

    Although you are suffering, keep your trust in GOD and he will deliever you.

    Hold on to GOD’s Unchanging Hand Prayer Main: Job 14:13-15 Oh that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me! [14] If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Juan Lane avatar

    The Blessing And The Curse

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Nov 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,232 views

    The curse that you are now suffering from can be used to attain your blessing

    The Blessing and the Curse Numbers 21:5-9 (KJV) 5 And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for [there is] no bread, neither [is there any] water; and our soul loatheth this light bread. 6 And the LORD sent fiery ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Caracter In The Crucible

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,402 views

    This sermon examines how God builds our character through seasons of suffering.

    Character in the Crucible Ruth 2 © 2007 Eric Bain This sermon is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com Two weeks ago we began a new series in the book of Ruth. We’re going to continue that today. So, grab a Bible – if you don’t have one – and open it to Ruth, Chapter 2. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Religion And Politics

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,014 views

    Sometimes Christians suffer because of their faith, but God is able to deliver and make it right.

    Religion and Politics Acts 12:5 INTRO.: A man once said "I guess no one should talk about religion or politics." I informed him I disagreed since my livelihood involved talking about religion. When he discovered I was a preacher, he proceeded to fill me in on why he didn’t attend church. I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 26, 2006
     | 849 views

    This lesson looks at suffering through the laws of natural growth, proposed by Henry Drumonoud.

    A. THE LAW OF MOTION: “Every body will continue in a uniform motion in a straight line, except when an outward force changes it.” 1. Sometimes God sends suffering into our life to cause us to change our direction. a. Joseph was prepared to save the world. “Ye thought evil against me; [but] God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way That Leads To Hope

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,302 views

    This sermon leads the hearer from suffering or trouble to finding hope in Christ Jesus.

    The Way That Leads To Hope – Romans 5: 1 - 8 Intro: Verse 1 – “Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have PEACE with God . . .” (Greek - ERAYNAY) – PEACE – biblical term for blessings, advantages & fruits of salvation I. Verse 2 – through whom we have obtained access – (Greek - ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where Is God When I Hurt? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,072 views

    Some scriptural guidelines for when our faith is barraged in the midst of suffering and evil.

    SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: VARIOUS TITLE: “WHERE IS GOD WHEN I HURT?” INTRODUCTION: A. We started a new series last Sunday with the introductory message “Difficult Questions” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    To Become A Ransom For Many Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,041 views

    In this sermon we see that the reason Christ suffered and died was to become a ransom for many.

    Scripture The Gospels contain a large body of material of the teaching of Jesus. Jesus taught about all kinds of things such as God, the kingdom, sin, righteousness, and judgment. Scholars and students have spent vast numbers of hours seeking to understand the person and work of Jesus. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sacrifices - Revenge After Kindness Is Repaid With Evil Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,128 views

    This messages focuses on our desire to have revenge when we suffer a wrong.

    Sacrifices: When Making Sacrifices Grows Old Part II: Revenge After Kindness Is Repaid With Evil Scriptures: Psalm 109; Jeremiah 17:10; Proverbs 23:7; Matthew 15:18-20 Introduction: I shared with you previously from Psalms 73 focusing on the writer’s frustration with the wicked prospering. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Greatest Price Ever Paid”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 19, 2018
     | 7,180 views

    Jesus bore our sin in His boy on the cross and suffered in our place.

    1. Why did darkness cover the whole land (v. 33)? The Bible says a thick darkness covered the land for three hours, from noon until three in the afternoon, when the sun would ordinarily be at its height and shining its brightest. Some have supposed this darkness was from an solar eclipse a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redeeming Grace

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 10, 2015
     | 3,859 views

    Of redemption of grace, which saved a suffering world and its people from death.

    by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 10, 2015) “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich” (II Corinthians 8:9, King James Version [Liberality and ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Letters To The Seven Churches - No. 2 Smyrna

    Contributed by Alan Hamilton-Messer on Jun 22, 2014
     | 5,348 views

    It's a letter full of sufferings but also a letter full of comforts and consolations as well.

    Letter to Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 We heard last week that John the Apostle was commanded by Jesus in a vision to write seven letters to seven Churches. We looked at the first letter which John wrote to the Church in Ephesus. This was a warning letter telling them that they had started ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Sends Part 2: Expecting Opposition Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,998 views

    In following Jesus, we sign up for both his suffering and his victory.

    A Messiah Who Sends Part 2: Expecting Opposition Text: Matt. 10:16-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott wrote, “I could never believe in God, if it were not for the cross… In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it? I have entered many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist