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  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    Blessing Through Suffering.

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 25, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,818 views

    It does not make sense, but how could there be a blessing in suffering? Our light affliction will not last forever, it is just for a moment, because one day it will all be over when we see Jesus.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning, June 5th, 2011 Let us pray Welcome......... Saints, I have some good news for you. "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord..." or "It is appropriate to give thanks unto the Lord," or it is alright to give thanks unto the Lord. Why? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why This, Why Now?

    Contributed by Abraham Lavoi on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,205 views

    A sermon of explanation for the events of terrorism which took place Sept. 11, 2001.

    Why This, Why Now? Matthew 24:4 "And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you." I. Misinterpretations American Airlines flight 11 – 81 pass. 11 crew – North Tower United Airlines flight 175 – 56 pass. 9 crew – South Tower American Airlines flight 77 – 58 pass. 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith & Suffering; God's Gifts

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,765 views

    sermon on suffering for Christ

    FAITH & SUFFERING; GOD’S GIFTS PHILIPPIANS 1:29-30 01/19/95 When you think of Christian persecution & suffering what do you think of. Do you think of suffering for Christ is when someone called you a religious fanatic. Do think of suffering for Christ is getting up to go to church? Or perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Does God Really Cares For Us This Christmas?

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,916 views

    If Christ has already redeemed the world, why evils such as injustice still happen in the world today?

    Just a week before Christmas 2011, My country, Philippines has been devastated by strong typhoon that killed more than 500 people with hundreds still missing. I wonder how the victim’s family can celebrate Christmas this year. A month before Christmas 2009, 57 people including 30 journalist had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Stone avatar

    Is It Ok To Ask God Why? Series

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Jun 8, 2024
     | 1,407 views

    This sermon dives into the question of whether or not it is ok to ask God why. We all have those moments where we want to but are often told we cannot. In this message, I uncover biblical truths to answer this question.

    Biblical Answers to Life’s Tough Questions: Is it Ok to Ask God Why? Psalm 139:1-4 Hebrews 4:12 Questions and emotions aren't bad. No, it's not wrong to ask God questions. Job and David and even Jesus asked God why they were suffering or felt like they had been abandoned by God. And yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gods Hand In Our Suffering Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,759 views

    Part one of series on Ruth

    GODS HAND IN OUR SUFFERING Redeeming Ruth, Part 1 Today we begin a six-week study in the Book of Ruth, If you’ve got a Bible, you can turn to Ruth, Chapter 1 [pew bible page 179] Many people believe Ruth is not only the finest short story in all of scripture, but one of the finest stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does God Exist? Series

    Contributed by Chris Mcmillan on Jul 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,735 views

    Is the idea of God just a figment of our imagination? Is there really a divine being in the sky that has created the world? If so, how do we know He is interested in humanity?

    Introduction: One of the biggest questions that people all over the world struggle with is God’s existence. Is God real? If God exists then why doesn’t He give us more evidence? Why doesn’t He just show Himself once and for all to everyone and be done with it? If God does ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Does Not Change Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 14, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,444 views

    The God of creation is the same God we have today. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    It is easy to say in the Sunday School environment that God is unchanging – the 50 cent theological word for that is “immutability.” But the fact that we live in an ever changing world, where quite literally everything is changing around us, whether it be knowledge, the culture, our attitudes, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Through Suffering

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,914 views

    A sermon that explores how Jesus loves us through suffering....and how through our suffering we may have an opportunity to love.

    Have you ever said if I was God I would…. If I was God there would be no weeds in my garden. If I was God no one bad would get good things. What would you do if you were God? What about if you were in the situation that Jesus faced in the reading from Matthew what would you have done? If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
     | 3,527 views

    Why God doesn't eliminate suffering in our life?

    A. QUESTIONS ABOUT SUFFERING 1. Isn’t suffering the work of satan? 2. Since God is completely good, how could He use suffering? 3. Since God wants to bless His children, why does He allow them to suffer? 4. Why pain and sorrow since God never glorifies them? 5. Has Christ asked us to buy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    God Does Not Lie

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,602 views

    My assignment is to deliver the Word and let you take action upon the Word. You are the recipient who will hear the Word of God. What you do with that Word will be up to you.

    TEXT: Numbers 23:19 TITLE: GOD DOES NOT LIE SUBJECT: HEALING No special healing evangelist has been called in tonight to pray for the sick. I am here as a messenger to deliver the Word of God. My assignment tonight is not to try and explain to you why some ore healed and some or not. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Love Does Not Envy Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,651 views

    In this message we will talk about the reasons why envy is so destructive and also about 3 things we can do to put out the flames of envy in our lives (stop comparing, start enjoying, keep trusting) so that we can begin to live out God's kind of love.

    Love Does Not Envy #LoveIs GOOD MORNING MGCC – AND - welcome to week 4 in our series ‘Love Is…’ AND LISTEN – if there ever was a series that we need to make every effort to live out when we walk out those doors, it is this one. LIKE – the truths we will discuss have the power to change ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does God Speaks

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 30, 2024
     | 330 views

    Today we are continuing with the topic “Does God Speaks” and we want to look at the different ways that God speaks to us. God created each one of us unique with different gifts, abilities and temperaments.

    1. Psalm 19 2. Matthew 10:16-20 3. 2 Timothy 3:16 Today we are continuing with the topic “Does God Speaks” and we want to look at the different ways that God speaks to us. God created each one of us unique with different gifts, abilities and temperaments. We have different styles of learning and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Holy Communion: No Reservations Allowed Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,293 views

    God wants us to approach him with confidence that we are receiving his Son's body and blood with the bread and wine for the forgiveness of our sins.

    Do you remember the restaurant scene from the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? The snooty manager wasn’t going to let Ferris and his friends have a table because they didn’t have a reservation. No reservation at that fancy restaurant meant no service. With the help of his friends and some fancy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Suffering Leader

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,674 views

    Certainly leadership means making other people suffer for you...doesn’t it? Amazingly, leaders in God’s church are known by their willingness to be servant leaders, and even to endure suffering

    July 6, 2003 "The Suffering Leader" 1 Peter 5:1-4 Pastor Jon MacKinney ______________________________________________________________________________________ A couple of weeks ago in the Arizona Republic, there was an article about mega-churches, super-churches. Did any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free