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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Christ Our Comforter Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 5,333 views

    Suffering is a common human experience. But it doesn’t have to stop us ministering for God. In fact God can use our experience of suffering to help others by the way we offer them the support that we have received from God.

    This week I’ve been listening to a series of lectures on depression by Arch Hart, who’s Professor of Psychology at Fuller Seminary in the US. One of the interesting things he said was a piece of advice he gives to ministers. He says never take your day off on a Monday if you can possibly help it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Why, God, Why?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 198 ratings
     | 39,237 views

    The crucial question is not, "Why do bad things happen to God’s people?" The crucial question is "What is the purpose of my life?" (Powerpoint #313 available)

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (The Powerpoints used with this sermon are available for free. Just e-mail me at mnewland@sstelco.com and ask for PP #313.) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:4; Genesis 50:20; Rev. 15:3-4; Isaiah 43:6-7 ILL. John was 31 years old - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why God Allows Suffering

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 133 ratings
     | 3,765 views

    Suffering is a normal part of life that God allows us to experience. This outline examines five principles of why God allows suffering.

    Five reasons why God allows suffering 1 1 Suffering comes with the freedom to chose what you want to do. God does not make us robots but allows us to make our own choices. Choices that can make us feel pain when we make the wrong choice. 2 The pain of suffering can warn us of when we are headed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Allow The Lord To Heal Your Hurt

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,259 views

    The worst criticism against you can bring out the best in you. Eighteen guidelines for allowing the Lord to heal your hurt.

    Allow the Lord to Heal Your Hurt (2 Cor 1:1-8) Compassion - Comes from two words (With and pain) He shares our pain. Song:Frank Graeff, went through a time of terrible physical pain, despondency and difficulty until he turned to I Pet. 5:7 that says, "Casting all your care upon HIm for cares for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Say When You Don't Know What To Say

    Contributed by Erick Riddle on Sep 3, 2004
    based on 131 ratings
     | 22,351 views

    Practical suggestions for helping people in grief

    INTRODUCTION I’m a liar. A big fat liar. Well, maybe not big fat lies, but at least little deceiving lies. The big fat part is that I keep telling the lie. So many people have been so kind since my mom died on April 19, the day before Easter. With genuine concern and a desire to help, you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Helping Hurting People

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 306 ratings
     | 25,080 views

    1- 1- Look out and be touched 2- Reach out and touch 3- Look up and be touched

    INTRO.- God gives to us so that we can give to others. God comforts us so that we can comfort others. The Christian life is about loving, giving, caring, comforting, etc. Hurricane-weary victims of Florida. ILL.- The Associated Press Updated: 6:03 p.m. ET Sept. 28, 2004 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sept 11th And The Task Before Us

    Contributed by John Browning on Sep 13, 2006
     | 1,868 views

    5th anniversary of 9/11. What God saw, What we saw and the tasks we have ahead of us.

    September 11th and the Task Before Us By: Pastor Clinton Browning Staples Baptist Church Tomorrow is the 5th anniversary of the Sept 11th events that occurred through out the country. Today I want to discuss terrorism, anger, fear and the decisions that need to be made. Those of us that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showering In God's Comfort

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 14, 2006
     | 3,285 views

    God has plenty of comfort to go around, but we often miss out on it b/c we are looking for comfort in all the wrong places. When God does comfort us, we often waste His comfort. How can we turn this around?

    Showering in God’s Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Comforter: One called alongside to help v.4 God comforts us in all of our troubles v.5 the more we suffer, the more God showers His comfort on us God has plenty of comfort to go around, but we often miss out on it b/c we are looking for comfort ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be Comforted

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,765 views

    This sermon is about how God wants us to empty our cups of the hurts we experience in life. God is the God of all comfort but also has a prescription for us to help each other deal with the hurts.

    How to Find Comfort: Stopping the Overflow of Life’s Hurts 2Corinthains 1:3-7 Pastor Brad Rigney Intro.: A. God created us to be in relationship with People – Gen. 2 – “It is not good that man is alone…” Yet, in relationship with others (Parents, Spouses, Siblings, Friends, Co-workers, children, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Prodigal Father- Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Wilkinson on Feb 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,309 views

    God is reckless in his love for you. When Christ cried out from the cross God did not answer because he chose you. I don’t know what kind of a father you had in the past. I know the father you can have now.

    The Prodigal Father- Amazing Grace We begin a series on Grace. I recommend the book what’s so amazing about grace by Philip Yancey. The first lesson is on the prodigal Father. I use the word prodigal in describing the father because prodigal means reckless. A prodigal does what he wants. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Where Is God In Times Of Crisis

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,790 views

    In times of crisis, God comforts us so that we can comfort others.

    Where Is God In Times of Crisis? Text: 2 Cor. 1:3-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: In light of what happened this week at Virginia Tech University, many people all over the country are asking, "Where was God when all of this was going on?" Just as they asked it on Sept. 11, 2001. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Jones avatar

    Tlc

    Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,636 views

    The message looks at the Lord’s provision in suffering.

    Suffering and TLC 2 Corinthians 1:3 T is for Trials For some reason people actually believe that if you are a believer or even a good person you shouldn’t or won’t experience pain and suffering in this life. From personal experience I can tell you this is not true. Suffering is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words And Prayer For Virginia Tech

    Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,956 views

    Addressing the Virginia Tech. shooting this week and offering words of prayer before my sermon.

    Today, I want to start by addressing the shooting at Va. Tech. this week. I have followed the news this week, as you have. It seems to me that the cause of this shooting was mental illness exacerbated by the immigrant experience. So, the first thing I want to say is that we need to take the stigma ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Of All Comfort

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,229 views

    A simple outline to help bring comfort to our hearts. It is the skelton; you put on the meat...

    THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT John 14:16-18; 2 Cor. 1:1-11 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: It certainly is wonderful knowing that as we encounter our problems and face our troubles that we have someone to rush to our side with encouragement. That is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Overcoming Failure Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 42,592 views

    We all fail, but most of us struggle to come to grips with our failure - God’s Word provides instruction.

    Please Note: To the degree I may positively contribute at all is a reflection of the degree to which I have been open to and willing to learn from the Holy Spirit, in God’s Word and through other servants of His. All of my messages are directly or indirectly, consciously or subconsciously ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist