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  • Steve Moore avatar

    Deciding To Suffer?

    Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 7,478 views

    A look at the difficult area of suffering and how the Christian can begin to gain understanding of its purpose.

    INTRODUCTION These verses are one of the all-time best passages in scripture concerning how we live & work within the work place. Submission to the grueling boss for the sake of Jesus. There’s a great 3 point sermon in here concerning Christianity in the work place. But, instead, we are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Rejoice In Suffering!? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023
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     | 1,064 views

    This sermon explores how suffering is an integral part of Christian life, serving as a tool for spiritual growth and deepening our relationship with Christ.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ! It's a joy to be with you all today, standing together in the house of the Lord, united by our shared faith and love for our Savior. You know, it's not always sunny skies and smooth sailing on this voyage of faith we're all embarked upon. There ...read more

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    The Great Why Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
     | 3,722 views

    God's global purpose for us, unity, receivers or reproducers

    The Great Why of God (God’s global Purpose from the beginning till today) Daniel 3: 28-29 (p627) Sept. 25, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I had spoken at the South East Christian Church men’s breakfast a couple of weeks before the package arrived in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why We Preach God's Word

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,202 views

    The preaching of the Word of God is and must be at the center of everything a church does. It is our mission and mandate. In this message, Pastor Steve shows "Why We Preach God’s Word."

    Preaching is the greatest calling of God. It is the means by which He calls sinners to Himself and the means by which He equips those He calls for service. Preaching has been downplayed in the church. In some churches it’s not only downplayed but has been replaced. Listen to how some churches view ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Suffering Patiently Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,513 views

    The message deals with patience in the face of suffering and how belieders react and act.

    "Suffering Patiently" James 5:7-11 Introduction We are looking at a passage today that has two words I personally would prefer to avoid. One word is suffering and the other is patience. These are not my favorite topics but they are very real to life. All of us will suffer to a degree or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smyrna - The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,103 views

    This sermon presents the church at Smyrna as the suffering church, and show God’s purpose in suffering.

    Smyrna - The Suffering Church Text: Revelation 2:8-11. Introduction: In our first study of the seven churches we examined the church at Ephesus, the fallen church, this morning, we leave Ephesus behind and travel forty miles North up the coast of modern Turkey where we come to the ancient city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Hate Gays Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012
     | 3,783 views

    Confronted with the cry for the universal tolerance of Gay lifestyles, followers of Jesus must be willing to enter the debate, with gentleness and respect, demonstrating what true tolerance looks like.

    Does God Hate Gays June 12, 2011 INTRODUCTION This last week on Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow weighed in on the homosexuality debate. "A few months ago, in the heat of the tragic teen suicides that came about from intolerance of homosexuality, I saw a man on television who was apologizing for wishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Festive Sufferer Series

    Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,830 views

    This is the 1st sermon in this series.

    The Message of James: "The Festive Sufferer" James 1:1-18 Introduction: *Illustration- Do you remember Harold Kushner’s book titled When Bad Things Happen To Good People? R. C. Sproul had a great answer for that. Someone asked him on one occasion, "Why do bad things happen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanks For The Suffering

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010
     | 4,507 views

    This message looks at the though of "being thankful in the midst of suffering".

    THANKS FOR THE SUFFERING 1 Peter 4:12-19 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here Comes Trouble Again! # 1b

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,440 views

    Life is filled with all kinds of trouble, but the God of love has a special reason for allowing trouble in our lives.

    Illus: Have you ever been riding down a smooth super highway and found yourself going faster and faster as you followed the crowd? Before you realized it, you were going 20 or 30 miles over the speed limit. Illus: A man was speeding down a highway, feeling secure in a string of other cars all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Change His Mind

    Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 18, 2018
     | 5,049 views

    Using Bible verses from both the KJV and ERV to support opinions on both positions.

    We are often reminded not to “Cherry pick” verses to support a singular opinion. This is not an accusative declarative but merely to support the following methodology of understanding the Biblical verses that a reasonable person could examine on the subject of this lesson. Your decision as to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering Successfully Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    1st in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

    RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 1 SUFFERING SUCCESSFULLY JAMES 1:1-7 & 12 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: Do you believe in God? According to a Fox News survey, 92% of Americans say they do. And since you’re here in church today it’s probably not too big a leap to think that most of you believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dana Carpenter Jr. avatar

    Ten Biblical Reasons For Suffering

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    Why do the righteous suffer? I have found ten reasons. (If you know of any others revealed in scripture, contact me -- doc.drc@juno.com)

    INTRODUCTION. A. The problem of suffering. B. Job’s plight. C. God is not guilty. 1. Satan = cause for suffering. 2. Law of sin = cause for suffering. D. Suffering is not God’s perfect will. E. Because of our flesh natures, suffering does have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Way Does Not Fail

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,190 views

    Although God’s way can seem must unusual, trust him with patient hope. Parts: A. His way amazes. B. His way brings hope. C. His way prevails.

    Text: Numbers 24:17 Theme: God’s Way Does Not Fail A. His way amazes B. His way brings hope C. His way prevails Season: Christmas 1 Date: December 27, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God_s-Way-Does-Not-Fail-Numbers24_17.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    God Why Don't You Do Something

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,421 views

    As we stand at the foot of the cross it is easy to demand of God how could you allow this happen, why don’t you do something?

    How many times have we asked ourselves the same question that Jesus asked as he hung dying on the cross? “God why don’t you do something?” Surely if we had of been standing by watching as this man of peaces, as the Son of God was humiliated in a sham of a trial, as he was scourged and beaten in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan