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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    When We Suffer

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 18, 2013
     | 3,827 views

    Why Suffering & Pain? ...A. To Reveal Ourselves To Ourselves ...B. To Bring Us Closer To God ...C. To Show God’s Sovereignty

    Rom 8:18 Philippians 1:29 (AV) 29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; 1. Hardening Steel - Iron coming from the earth - Harder than copper or bronze - Adding carbon to iron in a fire changes its strength - Steel must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maria Saunders avatar

    When Christians Suffer

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 21, 2013
     | 11,999 views

    Peter wants the elect of God to not lose hope but to realize that suffering is one tool that God uses to prepare us for life and service in the Kingdom of God. A close view of our text reveals four things that God promises to His elect who are enduring trials and tribulations, sufferings

    "In His kindness God called you to His eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation" (1 Peter 5:10) NLT. In this 1st letter of the Apostle Peter, he expresses from first-hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maria Saunders avatar

    When Christians Suffer

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 21, 2013
     | 7,618 views

    Peter wants the elect of God to not lose hope but to realize that suffering is one tool that God uses to prepare us for life and service in the Kingdom of God. A close view of our text reveals four things that God promises to His elect who are enduring trials and tribulations, sufferings

    "In His kindness God called you to His eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation" (1 Peter 5:10) NLT. In this 1st letter of the Apostle Peter, he expresses from first-hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Suffering That Brought Salvation

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 2, 2013
     | 2,645 views

    Examining the suffering of Jesus that paved the way for salvation

    The Suffering of Salvation John 3:16 Easter Morning Service Quick Facts about the resurrection Did it happen? The resurrection is not some fairy tale or wishful thinking. It is an historical fact. The resurrection is not only recorded in the New Testament, the most reliable ancient document in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Freed From Suffering Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
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     | 7,272 views

    Do you understand that that is what Jesus wants to do for you? He wants to heal the disease of your heart that alienates you from his Father and leads you to your eternal death. He wants to make you whole, not just feel better.

    Introduction There was a series of commercials that featured particularly embarrassing moments for individuals, followed by an announcer saying, “Need to get out of town fast?”, and a camera shot of an airplane flying overhead. The main character in our passage this morning (at least for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    When You Suffer Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 2, 2013
     | 6,715 views

    Everyone suffers in our fallen world. Get used to it! It comes with the turf. But for God’s people, suffering is not merely a consequence of sin: it holds God’s eternal purpose,.

    When We Suffer Romans 8:17-18 OUTLINE: Disciples of Jesus Christ, IF and WHEN you suffer, remember that... 1. Suffering with Christ is part of our inheritance. 2. Suffering with Christ demands sacrifice. 3. Suffering with Christ is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Rejoice In Your Suffering

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2012
     | 6,231 views

    The positive production of suffering in life.

    March 3, 2011 Romans 5:3-5 We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Living Through Suffering Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 16, 2012
     | 5,517 views

    We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering.

    Introduction We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering. Recall once more the context of the letter. The Christians of the scattered churches in northern Asia Minor are facing trials placed on them by their neighbors. Some form of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Mystery Of Pain And Suffering

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 20, 2012
     | 7,861 views

    Christians have a problem with suffering that non-Christians don’t have. Christianity proclaims that God is love and that He loves the whole world. But, if this is true, why does He permit undeserved suffering?

    May 1, 2003 Title: The Mystery of Pain and Suffering Text: “And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things?” Scripture Reading: Luke 13:1-5 Some people see no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    The Side Effects Of Suffering

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Dec 27, 2012
     | 5,519 views

    Redeem your suffering by searching for understanding, asking the right questions, comforting others, developing a teachable spirit, identifying with Christ, and by becoming sensitized to other’s suffering.

    The psalmist asked; Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain (Psalm 73:13-14 NLT). After shooting his mother in the head four times while she lay asleep, Adam Lanza dressed himself in black, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Suffering In End Times

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 9, 2013
     | 3,775 views

    Christ's public training of disciples to heal and to do greater works, in ministry.

    Suffering in End Times by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (St. Matthew 4:4, King James Version, KJV [Christ Jesus tempted by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Strength During Suffering

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,672 views

    Suffering is a reality. Where can we gain strength from when we suffer?

    New years are time to generally reflect and to look forward to new things. Despite the fact that it repeats every 365 days, it is still something to look forward to. We all have heard multiple jokes about New Year resolutions. Today is the 7th of the month and, if we had made New Year resolutions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Making Sense Of Suffering

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
     | 9,253 views

    There is suffering all around us. How do we make sense of all the suffering ? Especially the suffering that good people go through? Where can we turn to when we need to make sense of our suffering.

    Allow me to start with a well-known and (may be poor) joke about marriage. You all know about the three rings of marriage right, It starts with the engagement ring, it gets solemnized with the wedding ring and then continues with… suffering. Right? Leslie and I of course have the privilege of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor Randall Timblin avatar

    From Suffering To Glory

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jul 19, 2017
     | 8,424 views

    We will all suffer for we live in a decaying world. Many will persecute Christians simply because they hated Jesus. Regardless, we must look ahead for to be glorified because the time for suffering won't last.

    Do we know and understand that God’s creation has/is patiently been waiting for God’s elect? They have been waiting for a long time, in fact for more than a couple millennium. They are waiting for us to join them. They are waiting for the curse to be over. Who then is waiting for us? The ...read more

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  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    Sword, Suffering, And Shame

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 4, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,676 views

    It is not easy following Jesus. We can lose friendships, our family, and endure hardships and heartache. Jesus tells us in Matthew 10 that these things will happen, and that we look to Him when they do.

    In High School, one of my favorite teachers was Mr. Smith. I enjoyed his humor, his teaching styles, and his supportiveness. I also really enjoyed him as a soccer coach. I know I was one of his favorite students too, as he once said that in a class. He was instrumental in getting me a $2,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran