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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
God's love is eternal and unconditional, unlike the temporary and conditional love of the world. We must make a daily decision to choose God's love and values over worldly desires.
Imagine you're starving, and you have a choice between a candy bar and a healthy meal. The candy bar might taste good for a moment, but it won't fill you up or give you the nutrients you need. That's like choosing the world's temporary pleasures over God's lasting love. That's like choosing the ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17
Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Love, Materialism, Spiritual Priorities
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
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
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
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
Understanding how to obtain the blessings of suffering as Christians.
WE MUST THROUGH MANY TRIBULATIONS... What is tribulation, but that very influence that brings us nearer to the heart of God than prayers or hymns? I think sorrows usually bring us closer to God than joys do, but sorrow, to be of use, must be endured, as Christ’s were, victoriously, carrying with ...read more
Scripture: Acts 14:19-24
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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
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
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
What is behind the kingdom of God "suffering violvence"?
A few years ago, a major Multinational company was looking for a new Marketing Director. After much advertising and many applications, three candidates entered the final selection process: A mathematician, a statistician and a lawyer. The first to be invited in for the final interview was the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 11:11-12
A sermon that details the sufferings of Christ as described by Isaiah.
“Our Wounded Healer” “Isaiah 53:1-5” Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. ********** I. His Hurts a. His wounds – physical ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-5
Jesus suffered so we could live!
INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP (2nd service) • SLIDE #1 • This day is unique in the sense that we are celebrating something that changed the course of history and the destiny of mankind forever! • Christians come together not to mourn the death of our leader, but to celebrate the resurrection of our ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25
Suffering Servant. Sovereign Savior. Severe Sentencer.
Christ: Past. Present. Future. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11
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
The crucifixion and suffering of Jesus is not the end of Psalm 22.
The Rest of the Story: Psalm 22:22-31 The opening words of the 22nd Psalm are remembered in that Jesus spoke this verse from the cross. “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” Much has been said by theologians about this verse about this being the time the sin if the world was placed on Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 22:22-31
Denomination: Independent/Bible
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