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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Walking With Christ In Turbulent Times. Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 19, 2024
     | 2,821 views

    Peter wrote to the scattered and persecuted Christians throughout a vast area. Peter is writing as a fellow sufferer. Peter probably wrote this book from Roman imprisonment.

    The sixties were very turbulent times. I was born in 1961, but I am not talking about those sixties. I am talking about AD 61 to AD 70. It is the context, and it sets the stage for what Peter wrote and to whom Peter wrote in his books. Peter wrote his first book 1 Peter in about 63AD and this book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Would You Know Him? Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Aug 18, 2023
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     | 843 views

    Jesus makes average, everyday believers a priority, and through His suffering, He demonstrates His love for us, opening our hearts and minds to the Scriptures.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're going to dive into an awesome story from the Bible that happened on the same day Jesus came back to life. It's about two regular people, just like you and me, who had an encounter with Jesus that changed their lives. The main idea is that Jesus cares about each one of us, ...read more

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    Pressing On For Jesus' Sake PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 584 views

    This sermon explores the Christian journey of perseverance through suffering, drawing inspiration from Apostle Paul's unwavering commitment to Christ in Philippians 3:10-14.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you today, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of God's Word. We are gathered here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by the same Spirit, the same faith, and the same hope. Today, we ...read more

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    When God Is With You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,339 views

    This sermon explores how God's love provides sustenance in suffering, security in our Savior, and strength in His sovereignty, guiding us through life's trials.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, bound by the love and grace that our Savior has so generously bestowed upon us. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Isn’t it a wonder how God’s love draws us ...read more

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    Jesus Will Never Ever Unfollow You! (Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 10, 2020
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    Discrimination and division make us sick and ill-grown church. Today, Jesus the saviour of the humanity, invites each one of us to involve ourselves wherever humanity suffers.

    Jesus will never ever unfollow you! (Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-7, Romans 11:13-15, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let me start the reflection for this Sunday quoting from an article. “One case of a tragic ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    11 - James 5:13-20 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Sep 1, 2021
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    This is the 11th of 11 Studies on the Book of James, and in this Study, James gives some very practical responses to various circumstances we might find ourselves in - suffering, cheerful or ill.

    James 5:13-16 13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Real Meat Of The Word

    Contributed by James May on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,663 views

    The real meat of the Word is not only some special hidden revelation or hard to understand teaching, it is simply doing the complete will of God even when it requires suffering for the Lord.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Assurance Of Triumph

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,946 views

    CHRIST'S DEATH (THE ULTIMATE SUFFERING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIVING FOR ETERNITY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF COMMENDABLE CONDUCT) FULFILLED THE WILL OF GOD AND HIS RESURRECTION SECURED VINDICATION AND VICTORY I.

    CHRIST'S DEATH (THE ULTIMATE SUFFERING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIVING FOR ETERNITY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF COMMENDABLE CONDUCT) FULFILLED THE WILL OF GOD AND HIS RESURRECTION SECURED VINDICATION AND VICTORY I. CHRIST'S DEATH FULFILLED THE WILL OF GOD (:18) A. His Righteousness -- The Paradox of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Painful Letters Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,313 views

    Love’s priorities will not allow it to sit idly by and watch even when the action required involves causing great suffering. Love knows how to discipline best!

    Chapter 2 1 But I determined this within myself, that I would not come again to you in sorrow. 2 For if I make you sorrowful, then who is he who makes me glad but the one who is made sorrowful by me? 3 And I wrote this very thing to you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow over those from whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walk With Your Substitue Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,227 views

    Like Barabbas we are worhty of God’s death sentence; but we, the rebels, are released, and Jesus is suffers our hell on the cross in our place as our Substitute.

    Walk with our Substitute Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts is record in Mark 15: Now, at every festival Pilate used to free a prisoner whom the people asked for. There was a man by the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Cross: A Place Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,961 views

    This morning we come to the cross itself. We’re going to look at four points: His suffering, His sacrifice, the supernatural events, and finally, the significance of it all.

    A little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes hurt, his tie pinched his neck, and the weather outside was just too good to be cooped up inside. As he sulked in the back seat of the family car, he complained to his parents: “I don’t see why we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servant Songs Of Isaiah #3: Obedience Of Servant Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,619 views

    This is #3 of the 5 Servant Songs in Isaiah. This sermon focuses on the obedience of the Servant (Jesus). Obedience in: 1. Speaking 2. Listening 3. Suffering 4. Purpose

    February 29, 2004 Title: Servant Songs #3: Obedience of the Servant Text: Isaiah 50:4-9 Introduction 1. Today is the first Sunday during the Lenton season. But, actually, Sundays aren’t counted as part of the season of Lent... Lent consists of the 40 days leading up to Easter...minus the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Endure The Pains Of Childbirth Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,441 views

    #6 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. This deals with suffering, and how to let it do its work in us until God brings us to glory.

    Romans 8:18-25 – How to Endure the Pains of Childbirth (I would like to credit The Ultimate Blessing, written by Jo Anne Lyon, a Wesleyan pastor and married to one as well, founder of World Hope International, for a lot of the thought processes. As well, Eugene Peterson’s The Message for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To School For Saul Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,325 views

    After his conversion, Saul was sent by God to 3 schools in order to become the Apostle Paul: ARABIA--SOLITUDE, DAMASCUS--SUFFERING, JERUSALEM--SEASONING. Powerpoint at website.

    Back to School Acts 9:21-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackToSchoolForSaul.html ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the teacher was making out her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Fear To Courage To Perseverance

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,582 views

    Falling deeper in love with Jesus (from knowledge about him, to conviction that he lives, to identification with his suffering) moves us from fear to courage to perseverance.

    This passage in Acts 5 describes the third time that the apostles risked arrest because of their association with Jesus. The first time that the apostles stood and faced arrest, they didn’t… That is, they didn’t stand, they turned and ran. And they didn’t face their opponents, they scattered ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed