Suffering and the Eternal Weight of Glory
Suffering and the Eternal Weight of Glory
How are God's people able to endure all the problems and difficulties in this life? By thinking about and knowing the eternal weight of glory that soon awaits them.
Follow Christ Even When Facing Great Tragedy
Follow Christ Even When Facing Great Tragedy
What did you bargain for when you decided to follow after Jesus Christ? Are you willing to stand with Christ even in the flames? Even in times of heart-wrenching tragedy and loss?
Blessed is the One Who is Not Offended by Me
Blessed is the One Who is Not Offended by Me
Jesus says in Luke 7:23 - And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.
The Benefits of Suffering
The Benefits of Suffering
The benefits of suffering are so great if we will only see the divine purposes of God that are lovingly shown to us in the midst these trials.
Enduring Suffering
Enduring Suffering
Do the sudden trials that cause you to suffer make you bitter or better?
God is Perfectly Crafting the Circumstances of My Life
God is Perfectly Crafting the Circumstances of My Life
Do you have a tendency to think "God has forgotten me?" John 3:27 says - "A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven." - All that we have has been perfectly crated by our Father in heaven, may we not doubt the Lord, but trust Him by faith.
I’m Suffering, Why Me? Why Now?
I’m Suffering, Why Me? Why Now?
When a trial enters into your life are you asking God "Why?" or are you trusting the Lord, that no matter how great the storm, He is on the throne.
You Cannot Blame God for What Happened to You
You Cannot Blame God for What Happened to You
Diego grew up in the church and only by God's Grace was saved in Christ alone at a older age. He was molested by a Catholic Priest when he was younger. He could of easily blamed God and denied the Lord because of the sins of a human sinner.
Christian Living in a Muslim Home?
Christian Living in a Muslim Home?
If I am a Christian now and was saved out of a Muslim family what should I do if I am still living with them? What happens if I get kicked out of the house because of my faith in Jesus Christ? What do I do when persecution comes?
Saved from Spiritual Cancer, Content with Physical Cancer
Saved from Spiritual Cancer, Content with Physical Cancer
Ayla has cancer and was recently saved by the Grace of God. She went through struggles with homosexuality/bisexuality, and ultimately with her selfish desires until the Lord broke her of self and led her to Christ alone.
You Must Suffer
You Must Suffer
We MUST suffer as Christians, it is a guarantee. When we do suffer willingly for Christ, it proclaims to the world that Jesus is more valuable than, health, success, and all other passing things in the world. Oh let us strive to make Christ our treasure! Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted - 2 Timothy 3:12
Job, When the Righteous Suffer (Part 1)
Job, When the Righteous Suffer (Part 1)
Verse 1 introduces us to the man Job and his character. He was "blameless and upright, one who feared God, and turned away from evil." If suffering is intended as a punishment for evil, Job is not a likely candidate. ...
Job, When the Righteous Suffer (Part 2)
Job, When the Righteous Suffer (Part 2)
By John Piper. ©2014 Desiring God Foundation. Website: desiringGod.org
Joseph the Masai Warrior
Joseph the Masai Warrior
This was a story told by Michael Card about Joseph, who is a Masai Warrior, who came to a Billy Graham convention where people heard of his story. This is a sermon excerpt of John Piper reading the story.