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  • Douglas Swift avatar

    Why God Allows Suffering

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 133 ratings
     | 3,736 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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    Accept What God Allows PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,345 views

    This funeral sermon is aimed at comforting believers as they mourn the loss of a precious daughter.

    On behalf of the family of _______ I wish to thank each one of you for being here today. Despite the immense difficulty of today, we have the promises found in the Scriptures to cling to. We gather here today under the loving gaze of our Creator. We are here to find comfort, to seek wisdom, and to ...read more

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    Accept What God Allows PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 250 views

    This sermon explores the fragility of life, finding faith amid loss, and fostering hope after heartbreak, emphasizing God's unfailing love and comfort in our trials.

    Greetings, dear friends. I am deeply honored to be with you today, standing on this sacred ground where we gather to share our joys, our sorrows, our hopes, and our fears. We are a family, bound not by blood, but by the enduring love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not because we are ...read more

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    Allow Me To Introduce Myself

    Contributed by Johnny Bley on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,470 views

    Jesus never tried to prove who He was. He was the only S.I.G.N. that we need to have in order to know God.

    Allow Me to Introduce Myself Matthew 11:25-30 Last week, we saw how Jesus introduced the Father to us. This week, let’s see how Jesus introduced Himself to His disciples. It is important for us to understand that Jesus never tried to “prove” who He was. He stated facts, and left it up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Unto Me

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 14, 2018
     | 8,857 views

    That we would come as simple as a child to Jesus and receive the things He desires for us.

    Come unto me Matthew 11:20-28 Introduction- This morning if you would turn to Matthew 11:20-28. We will dig into the passage that most have heard of. We read come to Jesus to find rest… Most have no clue what that means or what to do with it. We see what appears to harsh words from Jesus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Does God Allow Evil? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,794 views

    Why God chooses to allow the existence of evil even though He is good enough and powerful enough to end it.

    Since today is Palm Sunday we’re reminded of the day that the crowds waved palm branches to honor Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. Waving palm branches was the Jewish custom of honoring a king and for a brief period of time it seemed the people wanted to recognize Christ’s right to reign. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,224 views

    Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it."

    Why Does God Allow Suffering? by Paul Fritz James 1:2-1:3 Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Allow The Lord To Heal Your Hurt

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,242 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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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Dr. Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 6,845 views

    How can a God of Love allow so much suffering?

    Why Does God allow Suffering? by Randy Croft We’re in a sermon series now on "Questions We’d Like to Ask God." I don’t think that God is afraid of our tough questions. Isaiah 1 "Come and reason together." One of the top questions asked by Christians and non-Christians alike deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Allow War?

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,821 views

    the Bible clearly teaches to defend freedom and righteousness at whatever cost.

    ”If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men". With everything that’s happened September 11 and recently in England many Christians are concerned. The truth is that God does not like war but shows in His word that sometimes war is inevitable and necessary to bring peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Allow Disaster?

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,004 views

    Even though natural disasters occur, God is ultimatelly in control of everything.

    "And God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good". One of the most common questions that people ask about God is; "If God really exists, why He allows natural disasters like hurricane charley that recently hit part of Florida? #1. suffering and disasters are not part of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Allow Tragedy?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 99 ratings
     | 4,790 views

    Discussion about the earthquake and tsunami in SE Asia and Africa.

    Why Does God Allow Tragedy? Various Scriptures January 2, 2005 Introduction As you all know, a major tragedy struck southeast Asia last Sunday. An earthquake registering 9.0 on the Richter scale set off tidal waves that hit 12 countries including India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, where the death ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,241 views

    There is no easy answer to the most taxing question of ’Why does God allow suffering?’- but we, as Christians, have the only answer.

    “Why does God allow suffering?” WBC 16/1/5pm Readings come during sermon THE PROBLEM This is, indeed the biggest problem - Though I have come to a point of peace and some understanding on it. For me. - but I don’t have a full ‘satiating’ answer to it o and you may not be able to, either o most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,588 views

    A short talk for our Older Folks Service to deal with the requested topic of suffering.

    ¡§Why does God allow suffering?¡¨ WBC Silver Service (older folks). 3 Feb 2005 This talk is a ¡¥request¡¦. What a request! - but a good and right one as this is, to me, THE issue of life o precipitated by the Tsunami FALL The first thing I want to say is that we should not be surprised by these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 237 ratings
     | 89,112 views

    “Why is there suffering in the world?" is the #1 question people would like to ask God. There are some answers we can give to that question.

    Faith Under Fire Part I Why Does God Allow Suffering? Lee Strobel Life ought to come with a list of side effects. There should be a tag on every newborn baby saying life can be full of fun and adventure and excitement and joy, but there are side effects. There’s illness . . abuse . . . broken ...read more

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