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  • David Dunn avatar

    Tale Of Two Gardens

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 11, 2025
     | 119 views

    Through betrayal and denial, God’s providence triumphs—Christ willingly bears our guilt, fulfilling Scripture so that sinners can be forgiven and share His glory.

    Introduction There’s no way around it—the reading from Matthew’s Gospel today is very sad. In it, Jesus suffers betrayal, abandonment, and injustice. His closest friends sell Him out, run from Him, and deny Him. Yet through it all, Jesus is resolute. After His anguished prayer in the Garden of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Chosen Vessels Series

    Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Dec 1, 2012
     | 6,989 views

    Jesus took all our pains & sufferings to the cross, then what are we complaining about instead of thanking? - Especially since He also showed us how we bore the pain without taking even the analgesic (the vinegar & gall wine) offered?

    “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12) - ‘If we are the children of God, then why do we suffer?’ retorted a friend of mine who is a staunch believer too. Here is a reflection that endeavors ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Endurance Under Stress Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 9, 2022
     | 2,242 views

    Does coming to Christ mean the end of suffering? Sorry, no it does not. To this, suffering, you were called. Christ suffered and left an example of suffering. We have great verses in 21-25 about what Christ’s death on the cross means. Christ suffered for you.

    It was one of those dramatic stories. The town ruffian named Big Joe became a Christian. After all the noses he had broken, black eyes he had given the meanest toughest man in town accepts Christ and becomes a changed man. Now instead of a violent temper he endured patiently, even under stress. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Demand This Thorn Removed.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2016
     | 6,840 views

    THIS THORN HAS A PURPOSE. The real revelation of suffering. God has a plan and a purpose. Suffering can reveal the heart OF MAN, not just the heart of God. Suffering can be a door to Presence of God. Suffering can be fertilizer for love.

    I DEMAND YOU REMOVE THIS THORN NOW! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THORNS HAVE A PURPOSE, FEW EVER LEARN OR UNDERSTAND THE PLAN OF THE THORN... 2 Corinthians 12:5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. 6 For though I would desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Total Surrender Is Trust

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2022
     | 5,281 views

    Trust and surrender are in the same vein when you talk about God and surrender. you would not willingly surrender your life to God unless you trust Him.

    Total surrender is Trust Selected Scripture Introduction- Hey good to have you join us this morning. This morning, I want to talk a moment on surrender. Total and complete surrender to God. Not just giving Him lip service, but giving Him everything. Yourself, your family, your future. how ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    The Trial Begins Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,411 views

    In the shadow of suffering, we gather today to explore a timeless tale of faith, friendship, and divine mysteries. Join us in uncovering the story of Job.

    Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters. Today, we find ourselves continuing our journey through the profound story of Job, a man whose life has become a profound testament to the unfolding drama of divine justice in the face of unimaginable suffering. As we delve into the second chapter of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Case Of Job: Divine Justice Revealed (Outline) Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,346 views

    In the depths of suffering, Job's story illuminates the enigma of divine justice. Join us as we explore life's profound questions and seek solace in God's mysterious ways.

    I. Introduction In today's first sermon of our series, we'll establish the groundwork by introducing you to the major actors in this cosmic drama and the primary query that runs through the whole book of Job: Why do awful things happen to good people? We will go through the first few verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Life-Changing Touch Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,699 views

    Suffering is God's way of making us stronger and suffering forces us to depend on Him.

    INTRODUCTION Life is full of setbacks. Did you hear about the milk cow that tried to jump over the barbed wire fence? It was an udder disaster. Did you hear about the guy who fell into a furniture upholstery machine? He is fully recovered. Did you hear about the butcher who accidentally backed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is God Your Father?

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,059 views

    Not everyone has God as their Father

    Is God Your Father? John 8:42 INTRODUCTION 1. Not everyone has God as their Father... a. Jesus identified some who did not have God as their Father - Jn 8:42 b. He even said their father was the devil! - Jn 8:44 2. Who is your Father? God or the devil...? a. If God is your Father, you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Romans, Part 15 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 14, 2011
     | 3,053 views

    Very rarely will one sinner be willing to die another; but even with all of our imperfections and rebellion against God, Jesus Christ willingly gave His life for everyone.

    Romans, Part 15 Romans 5:5-8 Introduction - Access to God is something that mankind has not had since the Garden - In Romans 1:18-32 we saw God’s wrath and what He is capable of bringing - But through the sacrifice of Jesus we now have access to God’s love and mercy - Ephesians 2:18, “For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bearing Up

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,993 views

    The sufferings of Jesus were unique in that He suffered once for all, the just for the unjust. But we are still sometimes called to bear up and endure grief, suffering unjustly. Our model was laid down in the patient pattern of His sufferings.

    BEARING UP. 1 Peter 2:19-25. The Apostle Peter uses his address to domestic servants (1 Peter 2:18) to illustrate the calling of all Christians to share in the sufferings of Christ. “For this is grace,” he quite literally says (1 Peter 2:19): this is acceptable; this is thankworthy - if out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Flashfloods, Firestorms, Tornadoes, Tsunami's, Hurricanes, Suffering And Other "acts” Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 209 ratings
     | 12,523 views

    A multi-part message series on understanding God’s within the context of suffering.

    Since time began, there have been countless natural and human-made disasters so horrendous that they have caused grief and suffering beyond belief. Every human on Earth has experienced suffering to one extent or another. It may have been through quiet tears shed in the silence of the night as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    A Second Horrible Day For Job Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 9, 2017
     | 7,898 views

    When we see God at work, sometimes no words are necessary. Sometimes, there is nothing we need to do but focus on God’s grace. Our best choice is to sit silently, and rely on what God has said to us.

    A second horrible day for Job Job Sermon Series, Part 3 Introduction (Job Slide) - The book of Job is going to be a very challenging study for us - Most people think this is about a man named Job who had a rough life - However, we can easily fail to focus on the main character … God - Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    From Triumphant To Tragedy Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,753 views

    Based on the poem, Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson, this series follows the footprints of Jesus from the Upper Room to His Resurrection.

    Scripture References (Jn 19:16-30, Mtt 27:27-54, Mk 15:16-39, Lk 23:33-48) Series Introduction Continue our Easter series called Footprints. We are following- footprints of Jesus as He journeyed to Jerusalem and the cross. He left footprints in the sands of time- footprints that- tell us- what ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Goodness Of God" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 15, 2015
     | 9,710 views

    God is perfectly good. What does that mean?

    James speaks to us her about the goodness of God. He refers to God as the “Father of the heavenly lights.” This is the only place in the Bible where God is called by such a title and seems to be used by James for the purpose of emphasizing God’s goodness. The idea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist