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Not Home Yet: Rejoicing In Suffering

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 3, 2017

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Suffering is going to come, but it doesn’t have to overcome you. We can cast our cares upon Jesus, because He cares for us, and experience God’s abundant hope, peace and joy.

NOT HOME YET: REJOICING IN SUFFERING INTRO TO SPEAKER: It’s been a quiet spring break with Liza and Hannah on a mission trip in Mexico, and Austin on a mission trip in Uganda. Caleb’s at home but working most of the time. NOT HOME YET: Lyrics by Steven Curtis Chapman “To all the travelers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6

Denomination: *other

Why Must We Suffer?

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 18, 2003

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Instruction on the handling of suffering falls short because it leaves us with the resounding question of why, and it is in this sermon we see four reasons that Paul gave on why we suffer.

CBS News anchor Dan Rather admits he was always fascinated by the sport of boxing, even though he was never good at it. “In boxing you’re on your own; there’s no place to hide,” he says. “At the end of the match only one boxer has his hand up. That’s it. He has no one to credit or to blame except ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering For Jesus Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2009

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This is the sixth in a series on Revelation dealing with the general teaching of Scripture on suffering.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus Pt 2” Review Several weeks ago we talked about the suffering church of Smyrna. Jesus encouraged them to not to fear the future suffering but to endure and be faithful to the end. Suffering, to one degree or another, has infiltrated the human ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Suffered Once For You! Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 17, 2008

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Theme of Peter’s First Letter is STRENGTH THRU SUFFERING.

1. Theme of Peter’s First Letter is STRENGTH THRU SUFFERING. a. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, he writes to Christians living in some of the most difficult times ever for Christians. b. Not unlike our brothers in Sudan, or China, or Indonesia. c. The price paid for being a Christian is sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering And Tribulation Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

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Fifth in a series from Revelation dealing with Smyrna the suffering Church

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Suffering for Jesus - 1” Review John wrote this book under direct orders from Jesus. Jesus appeared to him and commissioned him to write what he saw, what was and what was about to take place. This forms the outline of the book. John wrote during a time of severe ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Long Suffering Patient God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 30, 2018

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Thank you Lord for your long-suffering patience for me!

So far in the book of Exodus, we have already noted that through Moses and Aaron, God told Pharaoh the King of Egypt to let God’s People go at least 6 times! We will note this morning that God asked Pharaoh again 2 times to let God’s People go in Exodus 9; please open your Bibles there as Tim ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Suffering” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2009

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If one is going to live according to the principles & promises laid out here by our Lord in the beatitudes, he will suffer rejection from the world. Yet, through it all, he can be doubly blessed.

In the Beatitudes, Jesus describes the qualities found in the lives of those who are truly happy. Not in the temporary, circumstantial sense which the world talks about, but in the eternal, ultimate sense which the world knows nothing about. He tells us that true happiness comes when one gains the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Suffer?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

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Why do we suffer? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do are bodies give out on us only after we learn to appreciate what they are capable of? Why do we contract illness in our old age isn’t growing old enough to have to live through without a

Why do we suffer? John Chapter 9:1-11 Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous Jonathan Winters, comedian Boris Yeltsin, former President, Russia Judy Garland, singer, actress Charles Dickens, writer Noel Coward, composer Rosemary Clooney, singer Robert Burns, poet John Bunyan, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Suffering Who Is To Blame... Some Thoughts

Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001

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can we blaim God for all the suffering in the world, or is something else responsible.Notes on suffering

The oldest question is the question of today’s world The Church is in decline It’s shrinking faster than the share value of Air New Zealand Why? I think one reason it that it’s considered to be largely irrelevant Doesn’t have anything to say People don’t have a problem with Jesus- just the guys ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 12:21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Cistern Of Christ

Contributed by Filipe Remelgado on Jul 19, 2008

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The suffering of the innocent and how God helps us through it.

Title: The Cistern of Christ. Text: Lamentations 3:52-57 Introduction: “Coca-Cola was the result of an accident. In 1886 a pharmacist named John Pemberton cooked up a medicinal syrup in a large brass kettle slung over an open fire, stirring it with an oar. When he was done, he figured he had ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:52-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Carry That Weight?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 5, 2015

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Jesus died to forgive our sins, and He also helps us bear our pain and suffering, as Isaiah 53 describes. Why would we want to bear our sin and suffering alone when Jesus stands at the ready?

[This is a short homily given at evening program at an inner-city mission church, mid-week meeting]. We’re in the season of Lent, when we get ready for Easter. Part of getting ready for Easter is preparing our hearts to be able to take in what Easter is about. What is Easter about? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

¿cómo Dios Usa La Adversidad

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 19, 2015

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Si lo supiéramos de antemano que la adversidad es la vía fundamental a través del cual Dios lleva a cabo su voluntad en nuestras vidas, la acogemos?

A trusted servant is the person who gets to wear the key to the King’s house, or like Peter, is given the “keys to the Kingdom.” Un siervo de confianza es la persona que se pone a usar la llave de la casa del rey, o al igual que Pedro, se le otorga a la "llaves del ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Charismatic

"I Didn’t Deserve It"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 4, 2012

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The sermon explains how suffering is not deserved nor are the blessing we receive from God. The sermon helps us to cope with suffering.

Job 1:1, 2:1-10 I didn’t Deserve It 1. Consider Job and his character: Blameless, upright, faithful, long-suffering, steadfast, honest ... ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Why Do I Suffer?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2003

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Suffering is a part of the Christian life no one really enjoys. In the book of 1st Peter, the apostle explains to us why suffering is a part of our life, and God’s purpose in it.

Passage: 1Peter 1:1-9 Intro: number of months, been intrigued with the topic of suffering. 1. few things produce more frustration, few things produce such amazing growth in Christlikeness 2. my journey towards understanding has involved a few of you, class on Job 3. that class served to open ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

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The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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