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  • Zak Saenz avatar

    Romans 13:1-7

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 8, 2007
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     | 9,387 views

    Romans 13:1-7

    Romans 13:1-7 1Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God's Unique Design In Suffering: A Portrait Series

    Contributed by William Lollar on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,237 views

    Is there a "design" in suffering? Ask the sisters of Lazarus.

    God’s Unique Design in Suffering: A Portrait in the Lives of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (Part 1) John 11:1-16 This morning we come to examine the last of seven miracles performed by the Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John. Each miracle reminds us that Jesus is God, sovereign in power, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Why The Spirit Came

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003
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     | 3,374 views

    • Today the effectiveness of the church still depends upon our understanding of the Holy Spirit and our willingness to allow the Holy Spirit to minister to others through us.

    Why the Spirit Came Acts 1:8 I Cor 2: 14 • Acts chapter one marks the end of the earthly ministry of Christ and the foundation of the church by the apostles • Jesus prepared the disciples to be in ministry so when they were filled with the Holy Spirit they would launch the ministry of the new ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Suffering To Hope

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 15, 2020
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     | 3,293 views

    God calls us as disciples and uses us just as we are to bring God's kingdom to a world in need.

    June 14, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 9:35-10:8; Romans 5:1-8; Exodus 19:2-8a From Suffering to Hope Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. While they still weak, at the right time, Christ sent his apostles ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    Why Me Lord?

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 42,863 views

    When we are hurting, the natural question is why. Here are a few reasons why hurts can be helpful

    WHY ME LORD? Bob Marcaurelle Job. 7:20; Rom. 8:28 Text: “Why do you use me for target practice? “In all things God works for the good of those who love him” (Job. 7:20, TEV; Rom. 8:28, NIV). Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Feeling Forsaken

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 5, 2021
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    The writer feels abandoned by His God and sometimes we do as well. How do we deal with this?

    I feel forsaken? Psalm 22:1-15 1. Separation is one of the hardest things in life to get through • “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning? O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer; and by night, but find no ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Nature And Purpose Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,242 views

    How many times do you question whether God causes suffering as a judgment? There are really four causes for suffering. Find out how God uses them for good.

    Luke 13:1-5 There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? 3 No, I tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

    Contributed by Chris Mcmillan on Jul 28, 2014
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     | 18,115 views

    It is inevitable in life that tragedies and pain will occur. However, if God is good why does He allow these bad things to happen to good people?

    Introduction: Many years ago, two prominent movie stars died in separate alcohol-related accidents. William Holden died in a drunken fall, hitting his head on a table; Natalie Wood drowned when she fell into the ocean from her yacht. A friend who was close to both of them, actress Stephanie ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Deal With Suffering

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,230 views

    We, like Job, experience times of suffering. The way to deal with suffering is not to look for our own inner strength but to rely on God’s mercy found only in Jesus, our Redeemer.

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts this morning are the words spoke by Job recorded in Job 7:1-7 “Does not man have hard service on earth? Are not his days like those of a hired man? Like a slave ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The God And Our Hurt

    Contributed by Daniel Elmore on Oct 5, 2014
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     | 7,673 views

    You can still minister in your hurt. Your hurt allows you to help those who are going through what you are going through or been through.

    Ministering through your own hurts One of the realities of life is hurt. Life is fill with hurt. We are hurt by ourselves, others, and life circumstances. None of us live our lives wanting to be hurt, but none of us can live our loves without being hurt. To live, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Me Lord?

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,826 views

    Where are you, Lord? Why can’t I find you when I need you? I’ve looked for you in my past, in my future, in my present; I’ve looked into the sky, in the bright lights, in the darkness; I can’t find you anywhere, God.

    Job 1:1(Read) 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job, and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God, and turning away from evil. (NAS) There is not a soul here today who has not at some point asked, Why? Why, Lord? Why me, Lord? Why did I lose my job? Why did I lose my loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Surviving Your Suffering

    Contributed by Kelly Grant on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,303 views

    Surving the various hardships and trials of life is possible only when the Christians understands the overriding plan of God adn is committed to Him in sincerity and faithfulness.

    Title: “Surviving Your Suffering” Text: I Peter 4:12-16 “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    The Christian, Christmas And Suffering Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 4, 2020
     | 3,247 views

    God does not spare us from suffering but we find peace and purpose in it because Jesus walked with us; works through us and waits for us

    JESUS AND OUR SUFFERINGS (A Christmas Message by Bob Marcaurelle) homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle “The angel said, ‘Behold I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people / Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace among men who are pleasing to Him.” - Luke 2: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    Why Do We Allow Our Lives, Destiny's To Be Shaped By Or Even Influenced ?

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,691 views

    Why do we allow our lives, destiny's to be shaped by or even influenced by others words? I am meeting more and more people who once walked with the Lord and wound up getting hurt and walking away...what can be done? We look at it in this message of hope!

    Why do we allow our lives, destiny's to be shaped by or even influenced by others words? „X We have all encountered those all too eager people, who feel they are shaping us and keeping us from our own lack of wisdom... I look now at them and just speak blessing into their lives. It truly is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Glue

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 14, 2019
     | 3,089 views

    Christ Jesus is the "glue" that holds our lives together.

    God Glue Romans 5: 1 - 5 Intro: Have you ever had one of those days that just absolutely wear you out? All you want to do is relax and forget everything so you sit down in your easy chair and turn on the TV. It opens with a commercial for BOWFLEX. You know the one where the guy says he is 42 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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