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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Why Follow Jesus?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 4, 2021
     | 4,249 views

    This sermon is focused on answering the question - Why follow Jesus?

    Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 Theme: Following Jesus Title: Why Follow Jesus? INTRO: Good morning! Grace and peace to all of you from God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit! Let me start off this morning by asking us some questions. Why are we actually here this morning? ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Finding Strength In Times Of Suffering

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 16,078 views

    How do you deal with suffering and traumas in life? The Apsotle Peter gives several helpful teachings for those going through times of crisis and suffering.

    Finding Strength in Times of Suffering I Peter 4:12-16 A year ago on September 11th every American was in a state of shock when war came to America in the form of the Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center. Since then many individuals and families have suffered and grieved due to the loss ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    What In The World Is God Doing?

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,541 views

    Sermon on the problem of suffering in the world.

    I think we’ve ALL been shocked and horrified by the events that have been unfolding in Kosovo, and the scenes we have witnessed of tens of thousands of refugees pouring into the surrounding countries as a result. People driven from their homes; families separated; stories of widespread murders and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Want To Walk With God

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,693 views

    Allowing God to lead you

    In our text today, we are introduced to a man whose distinctiveness and character was extraordinary and astonishing. In our lesson as we try to identify him, we know that his fingerprint leaves minimal evident, but yet there is enough evident to convict him of the charges of being the one that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    What Does God Require Of Me?

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,549 views

    A review of God’s charge against Israel allows us to review why we live as we do. It’s not about "works" but instead a "matter of the heart".

    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

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    Suffering For Doing The Right Thing Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,244 views

    A call to do the right thing even when that choice brings suffering. Just as Christ was willing to suffer for our good, we should be willing suffer for doing good toward others.

    INTRODUCTION A. Every Christian who lives a godly life experiences a certain amount of persecution. - A Teenager is shunned for being a Christian. (Peer Pressure, sex, cheating,) - An Employee may not advance if not willing to take advantage of another. - An Individual may not be invited to a party ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    Being Thankful In Hard Times

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,819 views

    Reasons why Christians can find things to be thankful for even in hard times

    BEING THANKFULIN HARD TIMES Romans 5:3-5 Bob Marcaurelle www.meadowbrookbaptist.cc “In everything give thanks because this is God’s will /Give thanks always for all things.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 / Ephesians 5:20) “Jesus took the cup, gave thanks, and said; ‘This is My blood’.” (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement For Those Who Suffer

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 26, 2008
     | 2,573 views

    The apostle Peter gives us encouragement to help us when we suffer.

    ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER Text: 1 Peter 1:13 – 16 Introduction: • 64 AD Rome burns under Nero; Nero blames Christians • Christians around world still suffer • US suffering: verbal, emotional, or physical abuse; inciting to lose temper or to sin; hindering your service for God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Sing Carols? Series

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,724 views

    Carols are an expression of joy that resides in our hearts, with a rhythm of God’s love, a radiance of God’s glory, surrounded by His caring arms, and gift wrapped in His plan for us.

    Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA December 21, 2003 WHY SING CAROLS? Psalm 138 BACKGROUND: A. On these Sundays prior to Christmas we have been looking at the “C”s found in Christmas. 1. First “C” was the Coming, the prophecy that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Long Lord? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,264 views

    When we are upset with God over his willingness to allow evil to continue to impact us and the ones we love we cry out to God “How long Lord will you allow this pain and suffering to go on! Why did you not stop it! He will respond with the quiet words “Tr

    Habakkuk Part 1-- How Long Lord? Thesis: When we are upset with God over his willingness to allow evil to continue to impact us and the ones we love we cry out to God “How long Lord will you allow this pain and suffering to go on! Why did you not stop it! He will respond with the quiet words ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Pruitt avatar

    Why Want The Word

    Contributed by Larry Pruitt on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,584 views

    Reasons we should want the word of God in our lives today and the benefits we receive from God’s word.

    (The thoughts and ideas for this lesson are attributed to Tommy Vernon (now deceased) who encouraged me to preach as a young man. Psa 119:105 Thy word <is> a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Paul told Timothy the preacher to preach the word "in season and out of season".......Do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "I Didn’t Deserve It"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,802 views

    The sermon explains how suffering is not deserved nor are the blessing we receive from God. The sermon helps us to cope with suffering.

    Job 1:1, 2:1-10 I didn’t Deserve It 1. Consider Job and his character: Blameless, upright, faithful, long-suffering, steadfast, honest ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Why David Is So Important Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 18, 2024
     | 1,237 views

    David is a hugely important figure in the Bible. But if we're going to learn from him we need to have an understanding of why he is so important.

    Part 1: Is David important? Over the next few months, we’re going to have eight studies on David, the shepherd who became king. We could easily give David much more time than that – he’s such an important person in the Bible, but we can’t fit in more than eight studies between now and December ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Jesus Suffered Once For You! Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,898 views

    Theme of Peter’s First Letter is STRENGTH THRU SUFFERING.

    1. Theme of Peter’s First Letter is STRENGTH THRU SUFFERING. a. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, he writes to Christians living in some of the most difficult times ever for Christians. b. Not unlike our brothers in Sudan, or China, or Indonesia. c. The price paid for being a Christian is sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Is It Possible God Did Not Give Satan Permission To Attack Job? Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 15, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,135 views

    A brief look at Job 1 and 2. It took me about 50 minutes to deliver this message.

    This is a message about how we're taught unbelief, how we’re taught to question God’s goodness in all situations. One of the reasons the Lord is starting to show me some things about how we teach unbelief is because in those areas where there is wrong belief, there is no faith. In those areas where ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational