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  • Richard Papafio avatar

    The Journey Of Beneficial Suffering And Affliction

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,522 views

    No form of suffering that the children of God go through here on earth is wasteful or useless. Our sufferings always produce supernatural results where many many many souls are won into the Kingdom

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE JOURNEY OF BENEFICIAL SUFFERING AND AFFLICTION. Acts 9:15-19 King James Version (KJV) 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • David McGowin avatar

    Why God Allows Suffering

    Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,620 views

    Why would God, who is good and full of love, allow suffering?

    Why Does God Allow Suffering? John 16:33 02/05/06 (with help from author Lee Strobel) When a doctor prescribes medication, it is supposed to be for our good and to help us with whatever may be ailing us. But have you ever noticed all the side effects that come with the prescriptions? You take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Hamby avatar

    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 7, 2025
     | 370 views

    Facing questions concerning suffering.

    “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” John 9:1-7 Our text brings us face to face with one 0f the questions that we all have asked ourselves at one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    "Why Does God Allow Suffering

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,771 views

    Suffering is an all too common reality in our world. God permits suffering, obviously, but is He responsible for it?

    CATM Sermon - “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” September 12, 2004 Sometimes it’s too easy to find illustrations to a sermon. Sometimes as a preacher you search and struggle to find stories from the community and stories from other places that help to make what you’re trying to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Carlson avatar

    The Resurrection Provides Victory Through Suffering Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015
     | 4,723 views

    PROPOSITION: Since Christ was victorious in His suffering, you can be victorious in your suffering and find comfort in Him.

    Resurrection Job 19:1-29 PROPOSITION: Since Christ was victorious in His suffering, you can be victorious in your suffering and find comfort in Him. I. Look to the finished work of Christ on the cross for comfort. v. 1-22 A. Job is ridiculed by his friends (1-5). 1. They torment him with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Why To Suffer Is To Reign With Christ

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 910 views

    This sermon delves into a profound and often challenging aspect of our Christian journey: suffering. The idea that suffering is an integral part of reigning with Christ can seem paradoxical, yet it is a recurring theme throughout the New Testament.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we delve into a profound and often challenging aspect of our Christian journey: suffering. The idea that suffering is an integral part of reigning with Christ can seem paradoxical, yet it is a recurring theme throughout the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Brown avatar

    I'm Still Standing

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 7, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 73,694 views

    This is a sermon of encouragement to those who already experience suffering and even those who will experience suffering.

    Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-18 Title: I’m Still Standing Introduction: “Out of all the things I been through, I still have joy.” I have been hurt, but I’m still standing. I’ve been misunderstood, but I’m still standing. The devil has tried to knock me off ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    The Truth Behind The Scene Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,772 views

    A study of the book of Job chapter 1 verses 1 through 22

    Job 1: 1 – 22 The Truth Behind The Scene 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. 2 And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. 3 Also, his possessions were seven thousand sheep, three ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • John Lowe avatar

    Is There A Connection Between Sin And Suffering?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,267 views

    When Calamity struck the house of Job, his friends came at great trouble and inconvenience to counsel him. Job’s friends held to the traditional thoughts of their day, which in many respects are still the thoughts of our day. They believed that God alwa

    Title: Is There a Connection Between Sin and Suffering? Text: Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast to your integrity? Curse God and die!” But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Christians Suffer

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,890 views

    An Exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

    Why do Christians suffer? An exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (2 Cor. 12: 7-10) 2 Corinthians 12 : 7-10 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassing great revelations, there was given to me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Carpenter Jr. avatar

    Ten Biblical Reasons For Suffering

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 6,033 views

    Why do the righteous suffer? I have found ten reasons. (If you know of any others revealed in scripture, contact me -- doc.drc@juno.com)

    INTRODUCTION. A. The problem of suffering. B. Job’s plight. C. God is not guilty. 1. Satan = cause for suffering. 2. Law of sin = cause for suffering. D. Suffering is not God’s perfect will. E. Because of our flesh natures, suffering does have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Attitude Toward Suffering

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,507 views

    Everyone is going to have suffering. But our understanding of it and attitude toward it determines if it destroys us or makes us.

    James 1:1-8 “My attitude toward suffering” May 16, 1999 - morning 1. We have someone who can identify with us in our pain (1:1-2a) someone who is on our level - “a bondservant” someone who understands our pain - “scattered abroad” someone who cares about our pain - “My brethren” NOTE: Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Why Do Innocents Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,449 views

    This sermons takes a look at the age old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

    For the last time, at least in human history, the mother and father kissed the little clubfeet of their infant child and caressed his blue-black lips and rubbed his cherub cheeks. God’s time had come. Their son Gabriel had left them in the wee hours of the morning, on the day before he would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Why Do Christians Suffer?

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 3, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,538 views

    There are many people in the world today who have suffered greatly for no other reason than that they were followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Text: "But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye..." Introduction. For the Christian believer no suffering is meaningless. Paul said that,"in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). But yet there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Reconcile Or Suffer - Your Choice

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,929 views

    Find out if the people can give a good definition of the word reconciliation (To make friends with someone who you have been estranged or separated from; to harmonize people who have opposing viewpoints)

    Hard Times Lesson 33 – Joseph, He Brings Reconciliation to His Family – Gen. 43-50 Illustration:A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to lead a life of semi-invalidism before she married Robert Browning in 1846. There’s more to the story. In her youth, Elizabeth had been watched over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational