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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Suffering Servant Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 228 ratings
     | 17,705 views

    Why did Jesus suffer? Isaiah tells us hte reason. This is Sermon 2 of 4

    INTRODUCTION  We are closing in on Resurrection Sunday. As we get closer to that wonderful time of celebration I want to take you back to the book of Isaiah as we return to the 53rd of Isaiah.  I want you to remember as we look at our text today that Isaiah wrote this some 700 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    No Boasting Allowed! Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 20, 2024
     | 1,028 views

    Since we are saved by faith and not by works, there is no room for personal pride.

    3:27 “Where is boasting then? It is excluded.” Why does Paul bring this up to begin with? Why suddenly talk about boasting? You have to go back to verse 1. He asks, “What advantage does the Jew have?” And the ordinary Jew will answer, “I’ve been circumcised,” or “I have the law,” or “My people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Does Easter Matter

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,054 views

    What difference does Easter make? The sermon looks at "explanations" for Jesus’ death on the cross. But Easter matters because we all have baggage in life, we will die one day, and we need help.

    WHY DOES EASTER MATTER? March 23, 2008 Jay Davis Robison MARK 16:1-8 Do you suppose it will make any difference? Augsburg Sermon Book for the year 1985: "I’ve never seen such a crowd in church, the woman exclaimed’. I didn’t know her, but apparently she was impressed by the number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You're Headed In The Wrong Direction, God Does Allow U-Turns

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 18,355 views

    No Matter where you have been or what you’ve done in life, God still allow U-Turns in our lives if we desire it.

    Sermon: “If You’re Headed In The Wrong Direction, God Does Allow U-Turns” Introduction Tonight is New Year’s Eve. This is a night that a lot of the world is celebrating the going out of the old year and the coming in of the New Year. There are mass parties and festivities put in place to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Unsurprised By Suffering Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 501 views

    Those to whom Peter wrote 1 Peter were experiencing persecution for their faith. Peter instructs them not to be surprised. This sermon examines four reasons why people are surprised by suffering, and why they shouldn't be.

    Years ago, when my wife and I were expecting . . . And notice that I didn’t say, “when my wife and I were pregnant”. That seems to be a thing these days, with husbands and wives saying, “we’re pregnant”. And I know it’s intended as a way for the husband to express solidarity with his wife, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Why Not Me? Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 21, 2024
     | 2,017 views

    To be truly wise, acknowledge that God is, that God is here, and that God is holy. Then allow Him to use you to make Him known to a world in desperate need of Him.

    Some time ago (2009), Leonard Mlodinow shared a story in The Wall Street Journal from the life of baseball great, Joe DiMaggio: During the summer of 1945, right after World War II had ended, Yankee slugger, Joe DiMaggio, returned to baseball after serving as a soldier during the war. Not wanting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    No Tripping Allowed

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 6,166 views

    About spiritually tripping another person, or as Paul says, being a stumbling block to another Christian.

    Though one of the objectives of football is to knock the other guy down, tripping is not allowed. If the Packers' Ross Verba is blocking the Vikings' John Randle, trying to prevent him from sacking Brett Favre, he is not allowed to stick out his leg and trip him. If he does, and the referee sees ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross And Christ’s Submission To Suffering

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,479 views

    Why did Jesus have to suffer? Or we could broaden out the question and ask: why does suffering exist at all?

    Purpose: To highlight the centrality of Christ’s suffering in human history. Aim: I want the listener to fervently worship Christ because of His willingness to suffer. INTRODUCTION: In our text we see Jesus leading His disciples away from the crowds to a place called Gethsemane which literally ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    No Grumps Allowed

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,056 views

    In 1 thessalonians 5, Paul tells us to be thankful in all situations through being joyful and prayerful.

    No Grumps Allowed 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Intro: Max Lucado gives us this scenario. . You came home cranky because a deadline got moved up. She came home grumpy because the day-care forgot to give your five-year-old her throat medicine. Each of you was wanting a little sympathy from the other, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Walls avatar

    The Construction By Suffering Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,393 views

    See what the Lord is doing in us when we suffer

    WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 3 THE CONSTRUCTION BY SUFFERING Jeremiah 18:1-6 Introduction: There is very little of value that has not had pressure or suffering. A diamond is a piece of coal that underwent lots of pressure. You cannot imagine a young man putting a piece of coal on a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Does God Believe In Atheists?

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,464 views

    Looking at seven reasons why atheism is a difficult stance to take.

    Does God believe in atheists? Intro: There’s a story told about a Professor of biology who was an atheist. Every year he began his lectures on evolution by asking if any of the students were religious. When they identified themselves he boasted that by the end of his course they’d all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Johnson avatar

    A Grip On Suffering

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002
    based on 97 ratings
     | 9,736 views

    Message to help hurting people deal with suffering

    A Grip On Suffering (Job 23:1-11 (OT)) (Hope, Memorial Day, Suffering) (Deductive) INTRODUCTION: Have you ever asked God the question: Why God are you allowing me or my loved ones to suffer like this? If you have ever gone through some type of emotional, spiritual, or physical pain, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Wallace avatar

    No Sleepwalking Allowed Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 28, 2023
     | 1,221 views

    Sleepwalking is a dangerous practice, because those who practice it are unconscious, unaware of the dangers around them. In the same way, spiritual sleepwalking is dangerous, but moreso, because those who casually sleepwalk their way through life, expose themselves to deadly deceptions.

    Has anyone here ever been afflicted with somnambulism? Okay, does anyone even know what somnambulism is? Well, it's a technical term for sleepwalking. So, back to the original question--has anyone here ever had a sleepwalking experience? How did it go? Did anyone get hurt? The reason I ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People ? : Why Do The Righteous Suffer ?

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,552 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ? AND WHY DO THE RIGHTEOUS SUFFER ?AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. SUFFERING 2. SURRENDER 3. SANCTIFICATION 4. SECURITY 5. SECRETS 6. SILENCE 7. STRENGTH

    WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ? : WHY DO THE RIGHTEOUS SUFFER ? ******************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. SUFFERING 2. SURRENDER 3. SANCTIFICATION 4. SECURITY 5. SECRETS 6. SILENCE 7. STRENGTH WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ? : ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    No Christians Allowed Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 16, 2007
     | 3,724 views

    247 millions call themselves Christians yet Jesus calls us to be disciples. what is a disciple and what are the cost and sacrifices to be a disciple? (Taken from a series by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv)

    Hello COTR- talk about being a Christian. Today’s message called- No Christians Allowed. What do I mean by that? Let me ask a question ... When you hear the word dog- what think about? What about when you hear the word cat? What do you think when you hear the word Christian? Republican, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic