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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Be Prepared To Suffer

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,716 views

    Introd.: motto of Boy Scouts = "Be Prepared" God's message to Joseph in Egypt = help the nation to be prepared for 7 years of famine doctors take much more time today than they used to to make sure patients understand and are prepared for the operation Illust.

    Introd.: motto of Boy Scouts = "Be Prepared" God's message to Joseph in Egypt = help the nation to be prepared for 7 years of famine doctors take much more time today than they used to to make sure patients understand and are prepared for the operation Illust. of not being prepared: Peter wants his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Pray?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 2, 2022
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    Prayer is not a monologue but a conversation between us and God. Those in contact with God have vision, they have a power within that can change people around them, they have authority with God and insight into what God is doing.

    WHY PRAY? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE PASTOR’S PRAYER. 1. A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open the combination lock on the supply cabinet. He couldn't quite remember the combination. Finally, he went to the pastor and asked for help. The pastor came and began to turn the dial. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Unjust Suffering Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,646 views

    In our text, Peter spells out the good and the bad of unjust suffering. 1- Unjust suffering is conferred on all 2- Unjust suffering is commended by God 3- Unjust suffering is Christ-likeness

    INTRO.- ILL.- An 84 year old man went to the doctor for a physical. A few days later the doctor saw him walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm. The next time the doctor saw him he asked how he was doing. "Great," said the old guy. "I did just what you told me. ’Get a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Suffering Redeemer

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 28, 2023
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    Isaiah 59 paints us a picture of God's Redemption, and helps us with the answer to our suffering, which is trusting in this world for the answers.

    Sometimes in our walk of faith, we’re faced with questions which strike at the heart of God’s nature and his relationship with humanity. Our questions usually revolve around idea that God is loving, and all powerful, and yet we see so much suffering in the world. Isaiah 59 begins with this type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Messiah’s Purpose, Suffering, And Mission Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2025
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    The person who is self-reliant – who trusts in their own ability – will face God’s judgment! We must understand that this is the challenge of every person on the Earth, and why God is so CLEAR on this requirement.

    Isaiah, Part 20 The Messiah’s Purpose, Suffering, and Mission Isaiah 49:1-7 and Isaiah 50:4-11 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you are here today - Last week, we expounded on God’s understanding of the problem idolators have -- We were encouraged to lean into Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can I Prevent Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Raymond Maurer on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,503 views

    We all ask a lot of questions regarding suffering. Can I prevent suffering is the most common question. Outline: (1) Can I prevent suffering? No, even the righteous suffer. (2) Who causes suffering? Satan, but he’s on a leash held by God. (3) How

    Title: Can I Prevent Suffering? Text: Job 1.1-22 Series: Job: The Mystery of Suffering Raymond Maurer New Life Christian Church, Wixom, MI www.NewLifeWithGod.com E-mail me if you would like the Power Point Slides (Ray@NewLifeWithGod.com). In 1741 an elderly stooped-over man wandered through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Suffering For Righteousness

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 26, 2020
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     | 9,179 views

    Dealing with trials and adversity are a part of everyone's life - some more than others. We don't enjoy suffering, and yet the Word of God teaches us that we are to rejoice in them and even be happy as we suffer reproach. Peter explains this difficult doctrine in our text.

    Suffering for Righteousness 1 Peter 4: 12-16 Peter had spent considerable time in the preceding verses dealing with Christian character and conduct in the midst of a fallen world. He was well aware of the struggles and persecution many within the church faced. Although they were forced to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Harvest Time Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 27, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,798 views

    Why does God allow evil? Jesus answers this question in the parable of the weeds.

    HARVEST TIME In his book, The Case for Faith, Lee Strobel introduces us to the puzzling life of John Templeton. You’ve probably never heard his name, but Templeton was a contemporary of Billy Graham. In fact, they were both behind an evangelistic crusades in the 1940’s and 50’s. A short time later ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Why, Lord?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,966 views

    Sermon preached on the first anniversary of 9/11 attacks on World Trade Center and Pentagon

    September 11, 2002 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4.39 (KJV) Peace? Be still? The storm on the waters of that day may have listened to Jesus’ command. My heart hasn’t listened since September ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Does Revival Terry Series #3

    Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Jul 10, 2021
     | 1,772 views

    Why haven’t the revivals of yesteryear been manifested in our nation’s churches for numerous years?

    Why Does Revival Terry? Series #3 Dale Carter Sr. Harvest Fellowship Community Church Sunday July 11, 2021 AM Matt 9:35-38 35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stan Rodda avatar

    Why Does Sin Seem So Right? Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,600 views

    This sermon looks at the question of sin in our lives and why do we continue to do it.

    Why Does Sin Seem so Right? Dear God letter Research on sin and the Devil Barna numbers: 2005 60% of adults say Satan is not a living being 46% of born again believers deny Satan’s existence 73% of Catholics say the Devil doesn’t exist See the problem Sin is a Part of Who We Are! Spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Taylor avatar

    Making Sense Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,975 views

    The Life of Joseph Making Sense of Suffering Genesis 37

    The Life of Joseph Making Sense of Suffering Genesis 37 David Taylor October 16, 2016 This week we start our final series in Genesis, The Life of Joseph, in chapters 37-50. Joseph is seventeen, the second youngest in the family, and the favored son. One day after he has been tending the flocks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Smith avatar

    What Does God Require Of Me Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,184 views

    Some have gotten so wrapped up in religion that they have forgotten what is important (even having the right intent). Paul said it best in challenging us to be a “living sacrifice” to God. It’s a matter of the heart – WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO?

    INTRODUCTION 1. CHURCH PLAN For the last 4 weeks, we have been looking at many of the different parts of church ministry and relating it to the necessary ingredients of becoming not only successful in church but prepared and equipped to live a life outside the church that is available and prepared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Lord, Why Do This To Us?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2024
     | 437 views

    Here’s an answer that relies on the everlasting good that came from the murder of Jesus Christ.

    Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Course 2024 As our prayer group looked at the Scriptures we have just heard, one member asked, “Isn’t this Isaiah reading something from Good Friday?” And she was right. This is one of Isaiah’s “Servant songs” describing what we know as the prophesied sufferings of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Aaron Johnson avatar

    Long-Suffering Series

    Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jul 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,107 views

    To reflect God's patience toward others, we must first cease taking advantage of His patience toward us.

    Intro. Gal. 5:16-25 - Flesh and fruit (Spirit) are opposed to each other (v. 16-18) - Things of the flesh (v. 19-21); death; will not inherit Kingdom - Fruit of the Spirit (v. 22); life; reflected when we bathe in the Son RECAP (past weeks) [ILL. Disney world, tries your patience, different ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible