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  • Richard Deem avatar

    It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Feb 28, 2001
    based on 617 ratings
     | 38,171 views

    I want to tell you this morning that the suffering and anguish Jesus Christ experienced was on Friday-- we live on the Sunday-side of the cross!

    "In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher. 2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Crucifixion Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 32,592 views

    This sermon is a study of the truths revealed in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ namely SALVATION,SUBMISSION,SOVEREIGNITY,SACRIFICE,SUFFERING,SILENCE and STEPPING STONE.

    THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST ******************************* OUTLINE 1.SALVATION 2.SUBMISSION 3.SOVEREIGNITY 4.SACRIFICE 5.SUFFERING 6.SILENCE 7.STEPPING STONE THE MESSAGE THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST ******************************* 1.SALVATION The crucifixion of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Amanda: Loving Because She Was Loved

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,931 views

    Funeral sermon for Mrs. Amanda Foye Jackson, who had suffered through two massive strokes and the loss of her son.

    In Biblical times, a person’s name revealed something about who he was or what she was intended to be. In the creation story, there is Adam, meaning earth, and Eve, meaning mother. Their names told you who they were and what they were intended to be. Abraham, father of nations; Isaac, laughter; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Pahls avatar

    God The Adversary/ God The Advocate

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,498 views

    An exposition of the story of Jacob’s wrestling of the Angel/God that reveals the importance of prevailing faith through the suffering and temptation in our lives.

    GOD THE ADVERSARY/ GOD THE ADVOCATE Genesis 32:22-32 INTRO. JACOB: THE USED CAR SALESMAN Now as you may or may not know, Jacob was the grandson of Abraham and the younger son of Isaac. Now the name Jacob, as Genesis 25:26 confirms, comes from the Hebrew word “heel” and was understood to mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Apocalypse

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,307 views

    Apocalyptic eschatology is marked by the conviction that God will intervene decisively in the present evil age and vindicate his suffering elect over their oppressors.

    The Apocalypse ; I will bring thee down, saith the LORD. Something disclosed, especially something not previously known or realized: disclosure, exposé, exposure, and revelation. Apocalyptic eschatology is marked by the conviction that God will intervene decisively in the present evil age and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,617 views

    God alsways calls forth the heroic in His people. Suffering stimulates spiritual growth. Some Biblical advice for handling persecution.

    Blessed Are the Persecuted Matt. 5:10-12 INTRO.: Should we feel blessed when we are persecuted? Is it a time for rejoicing when others oppose us because we are Christians? Jesus says, "yes." It may not seem like a blessing to be persecuted, but persecution was the atmosphere in which the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Casanova avatar

    Forgiveness -Jesus's Most Costly Lesson

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,609 views

    Who amongst us has not suffered from some grevious injustice at the hands of those who we have tried to help ?

    Forgiving- Jesus’s Most Costly Lesson Who amongst us has not been grieved by being mistreated by those we have so diligantly attempted to help ? A grief that often turns our hearts black and causes us to focus on the hurt and in so doing clouds our eyes toward our fellow man. Thinking of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Paid In Full

    Contributed by James May on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,498 views

    Jesus didn’t have to suffer in hell for us. He Paid the Price in Full with His shed blood on the cross of Calvary.

    Paid In Full By Pastor Jim May There are a lot of preachers in the land today that are preaching doctrines that are not only unscriptural but can be quite dangerous to your faith if we aren’t careful to check them out according to the Word of God. Paul to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:15, "Study to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    A Healthy Appetite Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 27, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,410 views

    The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering and evil in the world, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

    Are you one of the people who have been following the state of the Bronco cornerbacks’ hamstrings? Both Bailey and Alexander suffered injuries that kept them out of the Jacksonville game and snapped Bailey’s 99 consecutive-game streak, which is the longest in the NFL for a cornerback. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • JERRY GATSON avatar

    I Want To Know Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 91 ratings
     | 20,454 views

    As Christians, we should get beyond just believing Jesus to knowing Him in the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings.

    I Want To Know Jesus INTRODUCTION - Jesus brought the disciples into a high mountain. Jesus had a way separating people that questioned him from people that wanted to ask questions and people that want nothing from people who can believe Him for something. I don’t believe Jesus chose Peter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Marys Journey

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    For Mary and Joseph their suffering for Jesus came before He was even born. It continued as they accepted the gift of being his earthly parents.

    Mary s Journey Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matt 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14 Dan 9:21 This second week of Advent I want to look at Mary and her journey to Bethlehem. Last week we learned that Jesus traveled the furthest to be in Bethlehem for He left heaven to descend to earth in bodily form. But what of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Jesus Is Our Perfect High Priest

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,059 views

    Lent 5(B) - Jesus is our perfect High Priest. Jesus makes a sacrifice of suffering and an offering of obedience for our sins.

    JESUS IS OUR PERFECT HIGH PRIEST (Outline) March 9, 2008 – LENT 5 - Hebrews 5:7-9 INTRO: These verses remind us that Jesus is our perfect High Priest. A quick review is in order. Martin Luther compiled the “Small Catechism” so that parents might teach their children the basic teachings of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Moore avatar

    Look Who's Here

    Contributed by David Moore on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,947 views

    This sermon presents the fact that Christ’s presence is always with us even when we are suffering, sorrowing, sad, stranded or selfish.

    Look Who’s Here! Aim: To show how the Risen Lord is there in times of our need. Text: John 21:1-19 Introduction: Two weeks have passed by since the resurrection. Jesus has appeared unto His disciple twice, and now they have been sitting around waiting for something to happen and nothings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Everhard avatar

    Narnia: Winter In Narnia

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 100 ratings
     | 5,744 views

    This expository sermon from 2 Corinthians 4 gives the believer hope that, despite severe suffering, the Resurrected Christ is on the move!

    “Winter in Narnia” from 2 Corinthians 4: 7-18, by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached at Hudson Presbyterian Church on January 2nd 2004. I have to be honest, I don’t really like this time of year. This time of year reminds me of the land of Narnia. Have you read the great classic fantasy by C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Thompkins avatar

    A Subtle Intrusion

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Feb 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,430 views

    “Every time God’s people suffer destruction it is because the deceiver has been allowed just a little foothold in the door.

    A Subtle Intrusion A SUBTLE INTRUSION Sunday, 7/21~/07 A.M. PPHC Text: Matt. 24: 3-4 “And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what [shall be] the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal