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  • Sin = Suffering No!!!

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 13, 2001
    based on 248 ratings
     | 22,370 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent Lectionary Series C

    Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13:1-9 Sin=Suffering, No !!   The hardest question a pastor might face is:" Why did God let this happen". "This" may be the death of a loved one, child, spouse, or friend. " This" maybe the lingering agony of a cancer patient, the total destruction of all property by a ...read more

  • Ready To Suffer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,754 views

    If we want to be ready to suffer for Christ, we must arm ourselves with His attitude, choose to abandon our sin, expect abuse, and anticipate God's approval.

    Recently, I read about a fictitious manual for Peace Corp volunteers headed for South America. It offers advice on how to handle a chance encounter with an anaconda (a large type of boa constrictor). The advice comes under the heading, “What to Do If Attacked by an Anaconda”: #1) If ...read more

  • Suffering In Christianity

    Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,226 views

    Our purpose and Gods purpose suffering in Christianity, questioining God

    Call to worship Psalm 143 v 1&2 Old Testament Lesson Job Ch 42 vs 1 to 6 New Testament lesson Galatians Ch 5 v 16 to Ch 6 v 10 Often in our world today we see many organisations, charities and governments who seem to be in pursuit of charitable acts and good works based on Humanitarian grounds, ...read more

  • Why Me?

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,190 views

    Do not allow the enemy to trap you in the “why me?” Just remember who you are.

    If you remember, last week I mentioned that on occasions the believers tend to fall in the enemy’s trap; on occasions, the believer tends to fall in the trap of self pity, which in almost all instances causes them to deviate from God’s path. This was certainly the case with the prophet ...read more

  • Why?

    Contributed by Danny Thomas on Sep 11, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,596 views

    In this time of tragedy many of us are asking why. I hope this sermone will help.

    Why? Psalm 2:1-11 1. Why do the nations rage and the people plot a vain thing? a. This is the question that have been on most of our minds…Why? b. This world is groaning with the birth pains of the last days. Mark 13:7-8 7 "But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for ...read more

  • Why Does God Permit Evil On Babies At Birth?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014
     | 900 views

    Why should children suffer from pain or loss?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Thalidomide was introduced in 1957 and over 7,000 children were born without limbs (deformity). Forty percent died. 2. Birth problems, 1,500 deaths per 100,000 births. 3. Abortion. 4. Child starved and beaten by mother’s lover. 5. Birth Hypoxia, lack of oxygen at ...read more

  • Was It Necessary For The Christ To Suffer?

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 10, 2007
     | 3,011 views

    Many know that Jesus died for our sins, but a number still ask the question: why was it necessary for Christ to suffer? Let’s find out!

    Was It Not Necessary for the Christ to Suffer? Theme: Christ’s suffering allows believers to have fellowship with God INTRODUCTION A. In a recent lesson we looked at the necessity of following in the footsteps of our Lord and that such would entail suffering as a Christian. 1. Peter said, if any ...read more

  • Suffering And Hope

    Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,204 views

    Believers will suffer in life but compared to the glorious riches in Christ Jesus there is no comparison at all.

    Suffering and Hope Roman 8:16-27, 28-39 Believers will suffer in life but compared to the glorious riches in Christ Jesus there is no comparison at all. Introduction I don’t think I need to remind anyone this morning that life sometimes stinks. Bad things happen even to good people. Whether ...read more

  • "No Judgment Allowed"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,212 views

    A sermon on how to reach a culture which looks at Truth as Relative.

    Romans 2:1-4 “Judgment Not Allowed” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN To my brothers and sisters from Grace…I know I used this same illustration this morning, so please bear with me… Members of a Christian theatre troupe spent $90,440 on a full-page advertisement in USA ...read more

  • Why Doesn’t God Heal Everybody? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 26, 2011
     | 9,200 views

    There here are many reasons why a loving God allow His children to be sick.

    Anybody knows how many diseases are out there in our world?? According to the World Health Organization, there are over 20000 diagnoses of diseases. Have you ever heard this statement? If God exists and He is a loving God, why allow all these diseases? A Christian’s response is the answer to this ...read more

  • Grace Allows All?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 8, 2012
     | 3,107 views

    Restraint can be the best demonstration of strength.

    Being a bit of a history buff as well as a student of Scripture I have noticed a vast difference between the Church of even sixty years ago and today. I have heard sermons from many men who were considered great in their day and even revered now in some circles. They were certainly more hell and ...read more

  • The Source Of Our Suffering Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,644 views

    Suffering comes to everyone. In fact there is not one person who can escape the sting and pain of suffering. However, when we understand the possible sources of our suffering, then we are in a position to move ahead in life as we seek God’s purposes.

    The Source Of Our Suffering 1. Suffering May Be Caused By the Activity of Satan… Job 1-2 a. Satan desires to destroy us physically. b. Satan desires to destroy us emotionally. c. Satan desires to destroy us spiritually. 2. Suffering May Be Caused by the Activity of Ungodly People… Rom. 1:28-32 ...read more

  • Suffering Church Sunday

    Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 5, 2007
     | 1,668 views

    The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church. That blood is still being shed. In this sermon we name the top ten persecutors and finish with a look at Paul - the persecutor who became the persecuted.

    INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS More than 200 million Christians in over 60 nations face persecution each day. We have heard of believers having boiling water poured down their throats. Other gruesome forms of torture are meted out to Christ’s sheep on a daily basis. The top ten persecutors - (1) North ...read more

  • Are We Allowed To Judge?

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,266 views

    In Matthew 7:20, Jesus said, “Therefore by their fruits you will know them.” You hear people all the time say, “Don’t judge me!” So, how do we evaluate good fruit from bad fruit? And, as believers, are we allowed to judge others?

    A little boy went over to a pastor’s house, where the pastor was doing some carpentry in his garage. The boy simply stood there and watched him for quite a long time. The preacher wondered why this boy was watching him and was finally so curious that he stopped and said, “Son, are you trying to ...read more

  • Allowing Darkness In?

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 23, 2012
     | 6,982 views

    Do we focus on godly things or do we allow darkness to creep into our lives?

    Many of you know the tragedy that happened early Friday morning when a 24 year old man went on a shooting spree in a theater full of people watching the opening of the Batman movie. 12 innocent people were killed and many were injured including many children! We get shocked of course from these ...read more