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Learning How to Suffer; The Storm We Need
"Learning How to Suffer; The Storm We Need"
June 29, 2008
Joe Brown
God’s response to Job’s questions didn’t contain the answers we might expect. Job learns his limits and is humbled.
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Learning How to Suffer; Your God is Too Small
"Learning How to Suffer; Your God is Too Small"
June 22, 2008
Joe Brown
Job gets a review from a bystander. Elihu says that suffering should make us want something more than relief.
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Learning How to Suffer; Where Can Wisdom be Found?
"Learning How to Suffer; Where Can Wisdom be Found?"
June 15, 2008
Joe Brown
We look for answers when we are in pain. Job goes solo and directs us towards the source of wisdom.
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Learning How to Suffer; Why Doesn't God Intervene?
"Learning How to Suffer; Why Doesn't God Intervene?"
June 08, 2008
Joe Brown
Job finishes responding to his friends’ bad advice. He also settles on the fact that God’s mysterious ways are out of Job’s league.
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Learning How To Suffer; Hope Sprouts in the Desert
"Learning How To Suffer; Hope Sprouts in the Desert"
June 01, 2008
Scott Owsley
When life falls apart, I can face the future knowing that God is working out his purpose in line with His character.
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Learning How To Suffer; The Problem of Platitudes
"Learning How To Suffer; The Problem of Platitudes"
May 25, 2008
Joe Brown
Job has one thing he needs to get through his pain, and it’s not more information or advice.
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Learning How to Suffer; Miserable Comfort
"Learning How to Suffer; Miserable Comfort"
May 18, 2008
Joe Brown
Job helps us understand how to cope with the devastating effects of suffering. Although he had a "death wish" Job didn't take his life, and he begins his journey of finding comfort in God.
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Learning How to Suffer
"Learning How to Suffer"
May 11, 2008
Joe Brown
When you build your life on stuff and circumstances, suffering is more hopeless and painful. When you build your life on God for God’s sake, suffering keeps you focused on Him.
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Wait upon the Lord
"Wait upon the Lord"
May 04, 2008
Youth Takeover Service
Noah found favor in God's eyes, due to his obedience to the Lord. How does his example inspire you today?
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What’s so special about the Bible?
"What’s so special about the Bible?"
April 27, 2008
Joe Brown
Talk is cheap, but that applies to those who use the Bible and those who criticize it. Joe gives four reasons why we can trust the Bible.
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Why Does God Allow Evil?
"Why Does God Allow Evil?"
April 20, 2008
Joe Brown
We can assume that Jesus was asked about bad things happening to good people. Jesus gives a response that is a bit off point, and potentially redefines "tragedy".
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What About Those Who Do Not Hear?
"What About Those Who Do Not Hear?"
April 13, 2008
Joe Brown
We are tempted to change the doctrine of salvation in order to answer tough questions. Let’s discern where to hold the line and where to be honest about the mysteries that don’t make sense.
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What Happens When We Die?
"What Happens When We Die?"
April 6, 2008
Joe Brown
Our imagination, speculation and the Bible allow our minds to wonder about the afterlife. But it's important to recognize what is fact, fiction, and simply false.
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What's a cult, what's a religion and who gets into heaven?
"What's a cult, what's a religion and who gets into heaven?"
March 30, 2008
Joe Brown
Christians should be bold, but being confident about the wrong things is usually counter productive. In this message, you are given a grid through which you can evaluate what matters most in religious teaching.
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How do we know Jesus rose?
"How do we know Jesus rose?"
March 23, 2008
Joe Brown

The greatest miracle of all time meets our greatest need. The historical evidence for the resurrection compels us to live because He lives.
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Why Does There Have To Be Blood?
"Why Does There Have To Be Blood?"
March 16, 2008
Joe Brown

Jesus died so that we might live. The blood of Jesus was sufficient to pay the bill that we owe.
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