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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Are Leaders Appointed By God Or Does He Allow Them?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 14, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
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    Is God responsible and 'endorses' or 'allows' every individual who is raised to a position of power and authority, such as Governors, Senators, Representatives, Mayors, and Presidents?

    "Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do Good People Suffer? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 29,879 views

    Why do bad things happen to good people? Suffering gets our attention and reminds us that we cannot make it without God.

    Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-9 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve preached on suffering before. In fact, one lady wrote me a note reading, “Pastor, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I know.” Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sound Mind PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 14, 2024
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    Explores our God-given identity of power, love, and sound mind, and emphasizes the importance of focusing on God's Word and living out His truth.

    Welcome, beloved, to this sacred space where we gather together in fellowship and faith, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow ever closer to Him. I am so thankful for each of you, for your commitment to walking this path of faith, for your courage in seeking understanding, and for ...read more

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  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Glory Of God In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,222 views

    Why do bad things happen to good people?

    Glory of God Series June 1st, 2008 Glory of God in Suffering How are you doing? Bunch of liars. Now I am sure that for some of you that is true. Life is good and you are happy. By some of you are liars. When someone asks you at church: “How are you?” You know the proper Christian answer is: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Suffering

    Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010
     | 9,237 views

    Why do we suffer?

    Why Suffer? Why is there so much suffering? Why do we suffer? Why have I suffered? Is there purpose for suffering? What do you feel when you hear about someone suffering? Does it matter who it is? What do you do when you are in the midst of very traumatic times? Where is God when this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Why Do The Righteous Suffer? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 6, 2017
     | 10,075 views

    Honor must be given to God when the righteous suffer patiently for Him. We can face trials with our heads up … knowing that God is at work in our lives!

    Why do the righteous suffer? Job, Part 1 Introduction (Job Slide) - The book of Job is going to be a very challenging study for us - Most people think of Job and look to define who he is by this book - However, we fail to focus on the main character … God - The book of Job asks many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does Suffering Say About God? Series

    Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,478 views

    The Bible sees hardship as God¡¦s loving discipline, which, as we submit to it, he uses to produce his character in our lives.

    Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12. We¡¦ve been talking in recent weeks about suffering, seeking to make sense out of the trials and hardships we go through in life. To start us off, I want you to think about what one couple has gone through¡K Introduction: Video interview with a couple who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perfect Justice And Suffering Saints Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 27, 2014
     | 5,668 views

    Pain ends suffering for Saints at their physical death, but only begins for those who have not obeyed the Gospel and have not FEARED GOD.

    PERFECT JUSTICE and SUFFERING SAINTS: 2 Thess. 1: 1-12 Listen to this statement: Christianity is NOT a self-help religion. It is NOT a self-improvement course on improving your own self-righteousness. The Reality of Christianity is this: You have failed to meet God’s Perfect Standard of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did God Allow Sept 11, 2001?

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,324 views

    This sermon was preached shortly after the terrorist attack on Sept 11, 2001. It looks at the biblical perspective of why God may have allowed this to happen.

    "Why did God Allow Sept 11, 2001 to happen to America?’ Various Scripture - Pray - Terrible tragedy on Sept 11, 2001 - Probably be close to 4,000 dead when said and done - We have heard many say, "rise up America…go take vengance" - not a problem - Heard many say comfort those who mourn…not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Mystery Of Pain And Suffering

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 20, 2012
     | 7,861 views

    Christians have a problem with suffering that non-Christians don’t have. Christianity proclaims that God is love and that He loves the whole world. But, if this is true, why does He permit undeserved suffering?

    May 1, 2003 Title: The Mystery of Pain and Suffering Text: “And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things?” Scripture Reading: Luke 13:1-5 Some people see no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    My God, Why? Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 27, 2025
     | 103 views

    Psalm 22 reveals honest lament, prophetic suffering, and Christ’s redeeming victory, transforming our deepest “why?” into confident praise through His finished work.

    INTRODUCTION — THE PSALM WE HEAR BUT RARELY ENTER Psalm 22 is one of the most famous passages in Scripture, but ironically, it is one of the least understood. We know its opening line because Jesus cried it from the cross. We quote it during communion, on Good Friday, in moments of grief, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    How Could You Allow This?

    Contributed by Anthony Delaney on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 7,060 views

    Using the parable of the wheat and the tares, addresses the problem of evil and specifically the terrible events the American people have suffered, with love and prayers from England.

    Minute’s silence. None of us can have failed to be moved, shocked, numbed perhaps in disbelief at the sights we’ve seen this week. · The Terror of the events as they unfolded, the graphic images so familiar from action films yet so far removed from real life for most of us- until now. I’m sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Test & Trial, Why God Allows Them Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,783 views

    Have you every asked the question, why must I go through test and trials as a Christian? Why does God allow trials to take place? This morning, we will uncover some reasons why God allows things to transpire in our lives. God allows test and trials becaus

    Introduction • Have you every asked the question, why must I go through test and trials as a Christian? • Why does God allow trials to take place? • This morning, we will uncover some reasons why God allows things to transpire in our lives. • God allows test and trials because He is trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Fruner avatar

    Why God? Series

    Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 18, 2002
    based on 181 ratings
     | 23,757 views

    Why does God permit such tragedy to happen to a believer?

    Tragedies smack us in the face too quickly and unexpectedly, even when we are trying our best to serve God. It just doesn’t seem fair! At some point we all find ourselves asking life’s most troubling questions, “Why?” and “Why would God permit this to happen to me?” We believe that not only did ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    Why Do Innocent People Suffer?

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 13, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,244 views

    Beloved Saints, the attacks on our faith are designed to conform us into the image of God’s Son, making us to become humble servants because they teach us to learn how to apply the truth of God’s word in greater ways to our situations, therefore God's love is without question toward his people.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Habakkuk 1:13) NASB "Your eyes are too pure to approve evil, And You cannot look on wickedness with favor. Why do You look with favor On those who deal treacherously? Why are You silent when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal