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"How Can A Loving God Allow The Suffering Of Good People?”

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005

based on 23 ratings

| 5,624 views

This sermon addressed the suffering people experienced following the 9-11-01 terrorist attack in New York and Washington, DC.

“How Can A Loving God Allow the Suffering of Good People?” I Peter 4:12-19 This past week has been a time of suffering for many people in America. Evil hearts resulted in killing friends and family members in San Francisco and Sacramento. Evil hearts planned for months to strike at the heart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

You Are Never A Failure Until You Quit.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 16, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 6,000 views

Well, the Bible says the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace and then the next quality is long-suffering. The word long-suffering means patience.

YOU ARE NEVER A FAILURE UNTIL YOU QUIT. Galatians 5:22, James 1:3 08/17/03 I want to start by asking you a question? Are you a patient person. Some of you are saying Oh no, this is going to be one of them sermons. Well, let me ask you again, are you a patient person? Maybe I ought to ask your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, James 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Smyrna: 2nd Church Of Revelation

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 7, 2002

based on 7 ratings

| 4,607 views

This is the martyred church. Jesus had no condemnation only encouragement for the suffering they would experience. Many still suffered in and for their faith. Christ is still with us.

THE 2ND CHURCH OF REVELATION: Smyrna 3-3-02 Revelation 2:8-11 The first letter was to Ephesus … representing Apostolic Church – the church from Pentecost until about 110 a.d. If you recalled … Jesus commended that church highly … but warned it about drifting away from its first love: · The love of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Double Blessings!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 28, 2014

| 11,147 views

The insights gleaned through the sufferings and agony in the life of Job is humongous! Through sufferings, pain and agony, we sure have invisible blessings!

More! Job 42:12”And the LORD blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning. And he had 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys.” The insights gleaned through the sufferings and agony in the life of Job is humongous! Through sufferings, pain ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persevering Through Trials Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on May 21, 2018

based on 1 rating

| 12,403 views

Faith may not deliver you from suffering, but faith will get you through suffering; not just surviving it, but thriving in spite of it.

Connect the Dots ?James 1:1-18 ??Persevering Through Trials Faith may not deliver you from suffering, but faith will get you through suffering; not just surviving it, but thriving in spite of it. “The just shall live by faith.” Genesis 15:6, Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11; Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stormy Weather

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023

based on 1 rating

| 1,365 views

Jesus’ job is not to make things easy for us. It is to save us from sin and death, not from suffering and life. Life includes suffering.

Just a few weeks ago we celebrated the 150th anniversary of this church: a century and a half of vital, energetic, faithful ministry and worship. And in just another couple of weeks we will be closing the door on that history. This is not what you expected when you first embarked on your journey ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Being A Conformist Is Good! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 15, 2020

| 2,394 views

Like it or not, God uses trials and suffering to remold and reshape us into Jesus’ image as part of His long term plan.

When Being A Conformist is Good! (Romans 8:28-30) 1. It is great to see our trials resolved and our prayers answered. A woman at work received a phone call that her daughter was sick with a fever. She left work and stopped by the pharmacy to get some medication for her daughter. She returned to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pain And Hardships Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002

based on 126 ratings

| 18,347 views

Part 2 of a 3 part series on suffering.

Pain and hardships We have already looked at suffering with an eternal perspective. Now let’s dig in a little deeper into this subject. In the modern church, we have been led to believe that pain and hardships are symptoms of mistakes or a greater problem in our lives. This is a tragic ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Yes We Have A Future

Contributed by Norm Story on Feb 7, 2003

based on 53 ratings

| 8,003 views

Focus on immediate suffering, or a longer-term perspective?

"Yes, You Do Have a Future" Isaiah 40:26-31 Romans 8:18-28 (Isaiah 40:26-31 NRSV) " Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. {27} Why do you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28, Isaiah 40:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Persecution And Trouble Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 8,695 views

Part 3 of a 3 part series on suffering

Persecution and trouble Dealing with people will always be a difficult challenge. God has given us the responsibility to become the bridge builders. Human nature causes us to look at each situation from a selfish perspective. We will always feel wronged if we are in the short end of any given ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15, Matthew 5:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Fills Our Hearts With Joy

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Dec 29, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 4,640 views

Is it possible to experience great joy in the midst of sufferings?

"But the angel said to them, ’Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people’" (Luke 2:10, NIV). Is it possible for God’s people to experience great joy in the midst of difficulty and pain? We read in God’s Word, "Do not fear..." (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Not Seen The Righteous Forsaken??

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 1, 2002

based on 60 ratings

| 17,677 views

Does a righteous will not forsaken? Does the righteous will not suffer?

I Have Not Seen The Righteous Forsaken?? In Psalms 37:25-26, there are four great blessings for the righteous. There are: 1. I have not seen the righteous forsaken, 2. Nor his descendants begging bread, 3. He is ever merciful, and lends (it means we show mercy instead of begging for mercy); ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-26

Denomination: Charismatic

One Of The Hardest Things

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 22, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 5,914 views

Funeral for a believer who suffered a long illness

ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS This is certainly not an easy time to go through. The death many times takes us by surprise, but it also can be an expected outcome. For *****, it was the result of a long illness. But that does not take away the hurtfulness of this time. This time is full of hard ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 17, 2006

based on 75 ratings

| 60,345 views

A look at several biblical reasons for Christian suffering.

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? - Read 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 As we look at this passage, we wonder, "If God is in control, and He is; and if God is all powerful, and He is; why did He let all of this stuff happen to His man Paul? If God is in control, why do bad things happen to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Is Not Bound Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Oct 14, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 5,549 views

in the midst of suffering, and challenges, the word of OGod is not bound!

† In the Lord Christ’s Name † May Grace, Mercy and Peace strengthen you, for the are gifts from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Strengthened by Grace – but how are we strengthened Praying for Faith and Patience Illusion that I can conquer all The word is not bound What is your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

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