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  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Jesus Christ: Our Model Of Suffering

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 20, 2022
     | 1,700 views

    In the eighteenth chapter of John's gospel, we are presented with the beginnings of the sufferings that the Lord Jesus would undergo for the sake of our redemption, paying a debt He did not owe for fallen humanity who could never pay it.

    Several years ago, I came across a televangelist who peddled the ungodly "word-of-faith", or "prosperity" gospel that is poisoning the body of Christ in these last days. One of the "sales pitches" (and that is the only means by which I can define it) these folks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Our Passover Lamb

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,869 views

    Contemplating the sufferings of Christ.

    JESUS, OUR PASSOVER LAMB. Isaiah 50:4-9a - Third Servant Song. Like the fourth Servant Song, Isaiah’s third Servant Song fits remarkably with some of the details of Jesus’ sufferings. Jesus did not shrink from His task (Isaiah 50:5). His attitude to the Father who commissioned Him was, “not my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Why Do We Suffer In Life? Why Did Jesus Suffer?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021
     | 1,016 views

    On page 13 of Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot, she talks about the parallel between our suffering and Christ-suffering.

    On page 13 of Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot, she talks about the parallel between our suffering and Christ-suffering. In our suffering, we often hear from God that He will be with us. He doesn’t promise to remove the suffering. But He does promise to be with us in it. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Pattern Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,957 views

    Jesus drew the strength for that amazing response from His complete trust in His Father’s ultimate purpose to accomplish justice on His behalf, and against His hateful rejecters.

    If you were not out this morning and you turned on your TV, you would probably see a bunch a shiny buildings, with a happy message of prosperity. Many of the most popular places today will tell you that God wants you to be happy, wealthy and healthy, and if you are not, then you fail. It’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Larry Wood avatar

    The Example Of Christ's Suffering

    Contributed by Larry Wood on May 9, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 8,822 views

    Alliterated Outline of I Peter 2:21b-25

    I. It Was An Undeserved Suffering (21b-22) A. He Was Sinless In His Life (21b-22a) 1. His Suffering Was A Substitutionary One For Us (21b) “...because Christ also suffered for us,...” 2. His Suffering Was A Sample One For Us (21c-21d) a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Christ's Example In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,487 views

    Gaining strength through Christ’s example

    Christ’s Example in Suffering I Peter 2:18-25 Today we will be taking a look at Christ’s example in suffering using the backdrop relationships of servants and masters. Now you may be thinking that we don’t have servant/master relationships these days, but I want you to think in terms of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking With The Suffering Christ

    Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,199 views

    During this Lenten season we are asked to reflect on our Saviour’s suffering, death and resurrection. We are asked in some ways to walk with the one who suffered for us.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 2, No. 14 Second Sunday of Lent- Year A February 24, 2002 Readings: * Gen. 12:1-4 * 2 Tim: 1:8-10 * Mt. 17: 1-9 Walking with the Suffering Christ Less Than Whole At the Nicene Council, an important church meeting in the 4th century A.D., of the 318 delegates ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why Do Christians Suffer?

    Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021
     | 3,319 views

    The only thing I can think of is this, we who have been called to this great purpose of conformity to the image of Christ will for that reason also be called to suffer with Christ.

    Intro: When writing this message, not to long ago, I had a conversation with a lady who lives here In the trailer park where I live. I was cutting her yard for her because she was hurt 2 weeks ago and could not do so and asked me to cut the lawn for her till she gets better. When she came to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Evil, Suffering, & The Mind Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018
     | 4,597 views

    Discover why evil is a problem, the differences between evil and suffering, physical and moral evil.

    So I bet you don’t have a problem with this one – temptation. Yeah. Yeah, you’ve got a problem with this one. This one’s worthy of being discussed. And I know you’ve got a problem with it, because I do. All you’ve got to do is ask yourself this question. And it’s – this is the hay maker of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Three Types Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 19, 2022
     | 7,299 views

    Suffering for righteous sake has a long tradition, Jeremiah, Amos, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, Jesus, Steven, Paul, Silas and Peter. Don't be surprised when you are suffering for Christ.

    Are you surprised when you see religious programming on television and you hear someone say that if you have enough faith you will have health, wealth and prosperity? Peter would have been surprised. His message to Christians is don’t be surprised when you experience painful suffering. I hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Brown avatar

    The Christian's Response To Suffering For Christ (1 Peter 4:12-19) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,511 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 4:12-19

    The Christian’s Response to Suffering for Christ Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Triumph In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 4, 2007
     | 3,893 views

    God urges us to consider four elements of the Lord’s victory: 1) His triumphant sin-bearing, 2) sermon, 3) salvation, and 4) supremacy.

    On the events of this week, John Piper noted: All of us have sinned against God, not just against man. This is an outrage ten thousand times worse than the collapse of the 35W bridge. That any human is breathing at this minute on this planet is sheer mercy from God. God makes the sun rise and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Cross Purposes 2: Suffering For Us Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
     | 7,040 views

    On the cross, 1) Christ joined in our suffering, 2) Christ bore the results of our sin, 3) Christ gives us hope when we suffer

    CROSS PURPOSES 2: SUFFERING FOR US Suffering is a fact of life. People get sick, and die. Some endure constant pain or loss of abilities. Some feel the ache of loneliness or loss. Some are bullied, abused, abandoned, or enslaved. The world is a place of suffering. War, disease, natural disasters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Carry That Weight?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 5, 2015
     | 3,608 views

    Jesus died to forgive our sins, and He also helps us bear our pain and suffering, as Isaiah 53 describes. Why would we want to bear our sin and suffering alone when Jesus stands at the ready?

    [This is a short homily given at evening program at an inner-city mission church, mid-week meeting]. We’re in the season of Lent, when we get ready for Easter. Part of getting ready for Easter is preparing our hearts to be able to take in what Easter is about. What is Easter about? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    1 Peter Chapter 5 Commentary Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021
     | 5,151 views

    Peter closes out his letter to the scattered Christians in the churches of Asia Minor with some final instructions. He counsels the elders about how to lead, includes how and why to live in humility with each other, and gives a final warning.

    1 Peter Chapter 5 Commentary INTRODUCTION to Chapter 5 Peter closes out his letter to the scattered Christians in the churches of Asia Minor with some final instructions. He counsels the elders about how to lead, includes how and why to live in humility with each other, and gives a final warning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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