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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Lamentation Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 420 views

    A warning, and the long-suffering of God.

    THE LAMENTATION OF JESUS. Matthew 23:34-39. 1. Context. Matthew 23:13-33. Jesus spares not to warn those who are on the path to ‘the damnation of hell’ (cf. Matthew 23:33), using such expressions as ‘woe unto you’ (eight times), ‘hypocrites’ (seven times), ‘blind guides’ or ‘fools and blind’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    When Death Seems Better Than Life

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,450 views

    Suffering is part of the experience of everyone’s life. Consequently, the suffering question is one of the most profoundly disturbing factors today.

    For the first eight years of my life, I lived on the south side of Dallas, TX. Across the street from us lived the Hicks family. They had four children, all of them older than we were, but we occasionally played with them, until they got too big for us and then we moved away. When I was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,599 views

    1. God is the center of his own existence 2. Biblical texts show God's Zeal for His Own Glory -God chose his people for his glory 3. Why this gives us great confidence he is committed to our good

    Foundation of Christian Hedonism The Glory of God Ephesians 1:4-14 Why did Jesus die on the cross? Why did God save us? Why does God heal? Why? The mantra of CH is that God is most glorified when we are most satisfied in him. The Westminster Catechism says the chief end of Man is to Glorify ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does Church Really Matter? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 7,490 views

    I realized the triumphal entry, the crucifixion and the resurrection will mean very little if anything at all until we answer this question.

    “Does Church really Matter? Acts 9:18-30” Today we begin looking for Easter and many will be preparing for egg hunts and the like. Sermons are preached today about the triumphal entry as Jesus made His way into Jerusalem. The crucifixion will be the topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Kruschel avatar

    Our God Is "i Am" Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 28, 2019
     | 4,088 views

    Do you ever struggle to make sense of the things going in life? Why would God allow certain things to happen. The name "I AM" is one that helps us in the way we look at the things that we and others are going through in this life that might not make sense to us.

    Do you ever struggle to understand why God would allow certain things to happen? You turn on the TV, read the latest headlines, look at the world around you, or what is personally going on in your own life, and we struggle to make sense of things. A natural disaster claims the lives of hundreds ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Ready For The Journey Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,864 views

    The wise men are a surprising twist to the narrative from Matthew. What does their presence indicate and how does getting to know them help us prepare for Christmas?

    You may have noticed the chalkboard signs that are scattered around the church building. Each has a different saying- “Be the Branch,” “Catch the Wind,” “Wreck the Roof,” “Grip the Plow,” and “Empty the Jar.” They come from a small group video Bible study our groups participated in a while back. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,572 views

    A study of chapter 58 of the book of Isaiah verses 1 through 14

    Isaiah 58: 1 – 14 Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part II 1 “Cry aloud, spare not; Lift up your voice like a trumpet; Tell My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. 2 Yet they seek Me daily, and delight to know My ways, as a nation that did ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Greg Yort avatar

    The Problem Of Pain

    Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018
     | 7,955 views

    Are you experiencing pain and suffering today? You are not alone. Jesus Christ suffered greatly. He died the most horrific death. If you are suffering today, draw closer to God and he will draw closer to you.

    Turn your Bibles to Romans 5:1-5 1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only that, We rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Truth In Advertising The Christian Life

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,772 views

    Suffering for the gospel is an indispensable part of the gospel. Faith that perseveres through suffering is rewarded with the victory of Christ’s resurrection.

    Psalm 16, Genesis 22:1-14, Romans 8:31-39, Mark 8:31-38 There is a body of legislation on the books in most states today that we might call “truth in advertising laws.” They were enacted by state legislatures over the past several decades in order to protect consumers from false advertising ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Peace In Our Storms

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,259 views

    This is a sermon on suffering from The Exchanged Life perspective which seeks to bring believers to victory and peace through such suffering.

    Every Christian knows what it’s like to be in a storm. We’ve all heard the saying – we’re either IN a storm, just came OUT of one, or you’re headed INTO a storm. In fact, our storms are tailor made for us. Our storms are designed to show the sufficiency of our Lord Jesus Christ for our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Three Groans

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 83 ratings
     | 12,039 views

    We can take comfort and renew our hope when we suffer in the knowledge that God understands and suffers with us

    Three Groans Romans 8:18-27 A MINISTER WAS CALLED TO THE BEDSIDE OF A DYING MAN. When he arrived at the house, the man’s wife said, “I’m sorry, but you’re too late. He lapsed into unconsciousness and I don’t think he will come around again.” The minister said, “Well, if you don’t mind, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Hallelujah! Revelation 19 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,947 views

    Why would the host of heaven rejoice over massive destruction of a city, a system and a multitude of humanity? All of the rebellion, the filth, the hurt, destruction, war, famine, pestilence, suffering, evil and tyranny end forever. Hallelujah!

    Revelation 19:1 After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: (Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God) THE BRIDE VS THE HARLOT Why are they saying “Hallelujah!”? 1. Because the Harlot is judged. 2. Because we are invited ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Williams III avatar

    Teamwork In Transit To Jesus (2022 Version)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022
     | 2,156 views

    The paralytic in Mark 2:1-12 had paralysis that was obviously caused by his sin. His suffering and his sin were somehow connected. That is why Jesus enables the paralyzed man to experience healing as forgiveness.

    TEAMWORK IN TRANSIT TO JESUS Text: Mark 2:1-12 Mark 2:1-12  When he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home.  (2)  So many gathered around that there was no longer room for them, not even in front of the door; and he was speaking the word to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    When Life Hurts Part 2

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,362 views

    How should righteous people suffer?

    JOB- When Life hurts! - part 2 Veterans Day Clip! Theme of the Book: How should righteous people suffer? Key Verse: Job 3:26 "I have no peace, no quietness. I have no rest, but only turmoil. Key Word: Trials Introduction: Job is the oldest book in the Bible. Genesis was not written ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Why The Good Old Kjv Is Still The Book For Thee!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 11,658 views

    God has a book and man has a book. Which do you have? Are you sure?

    Why The Good Old KJV Is Still The Book For Thee! Many folks wonder why I am still using the KJV when there are a multitude of versions out there that are so much "easier" to read. Indeed, they are amazed that I am a KJV only man. Many would say that while the KJV is a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist