Tag: suffering

Spiritual Life
Jan 17, 2020
Kim HumphriesKim HumphriesPhilip F. HumphriesPhilip F. Humphries
Lessons From Suffering and Loss Dr. Phil Humphries, associate professor of Educational Ministries and Leadership, and his wife, Kim, a licensed clinical social worker and counselor, discuss the lessons they are...
Spiritual Life
Jul 11, 2019
David FurmanDavid Furman
Weakness is Always the Way Dave Furman, senior pastor of Redeemer Church of Dubai, UAE, encourages believers to recognize how God accomplishes more for his mission in suffering than that which is seen now.
Ministry
Feb 15, 2019
Joni Eareckson TadaJoni Eareckson Tada
The Indispensable Church Mrs. Joni Eareckson Tada, founder and CEO of Joni and Friends International Disability Center in Agoura Hills, CA, encourages believers toward a deeper trust in the Lord as they...
Public Square
Feb 5, 2019
Keith S. LindleyKeith S. LindleyTimothy S. YoderTimothy S. YoderKymberli CookKymberli Cook
Christian Responses to the Problem of Evil In this episode, Kymberli Cook, Dr. Timothy S. Yoder, and Keith S. Lindley discuss Christian responses to the problem of evil, focusing on theodicy.
Spiritual Life
Dec 6, 2018
Terrance WoodsonTerrance Woodson
Are They Done Yet? Dr. Terrance Woodson, assistant dean of students at DTS, encourages believers to trust the Lord throughout the process of suffering with a reassuring message of God's promise of...
Ministry
Nov 6, 2018
Bryan CarterBryan Carter
A Calling to Serve Dr. Bryan Carter, senior pastor of Concord Church in Dallas, TX, reinforces the identity of believers as those called by God to serve for his glory.
Spiritual Life
Oct 19, 2018
Jennifer RothJennifer Roth
I Got an "A" in Trauma I’ve gone through some dark seasons in my life. Hardship and heartache have evolved into uninvited companions who have stayed far longer than I would have ever chosen....
Missions
Oct 11, 2018
Afshin ZiafatAfshin Ziafat
The Sending Gospel Pastor Afshin Ziafat dives into God's word and encourages believers to be obedient to the calling of Christ and go out into spaces that are uncomfortable for the perpetuation of...
Bible
Sep 28, 2018
Mark L. BaileyMark L. Bailey
The Dark Corners of Our Praises In his exposition of Psalm 88, Spurgeon wrote, “The mind can descend far lower than the body, for it, there are bottomless pits. The flesh can bear only a certain number of...
Houston Chapel
Apr 2, 2018
Curtis JonesCurtis Jones
The Wounds of a Willing Witness Curtis Jones, pastor of Bayou City Fellowship in Cypress, TX, discusses the wounds of those that sacrifice for the gospel and how to persevere through worship and faithfulness.
Spiritual Life
Feb 22, 2018
Billy BeachamBilly Beacham
The Slimy Pit - the Cycle of Life Billy Beacham, president of Student Discipleship Ministries, highlights the journey of ups and downs through life and knowing these events occur for Christians and others to see...
Ministry
Feb 8, 2018
Michael AnthonyMichael Anthony
The Heart of God and Social Engagement Dr. Michael Anthony, research professor of Educational Studies at Talbot School of Theology, discusses the compassion of God's heart when seen through the interactions of his...
Book Excerpts
Feb 8, 2018
David FurmanDavid Furman
Kiss the Wave: Embracing God in Your Trials Four months prior to our arrival in the Middle East, I’d had extensive surgery. Both my arms were operated on at the same time, and the recovery was traumatic. Years previously,...
Ministry
Jan 24, 2018
Gary BrandenburgGary Brandenburg
Mindset of a Soldier Dr. Gary Brandenburg, co-lead pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Dallas, TX, continues Spiritual Life Week by discussing the soldier analogy in Paul's letter to Timothy, pointing...
Ministry
Nov 28, 2017
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll
Pressing On Through the Unexpected Dr. Charles Swindoll, Chancellor at DTS and senior pastor at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX, discusses the unexpected situations that change life, which is the last in...
Chapel
Apr 28, 2017
Matthew McCullar
Senior Preaching Week: Suffering? Rejoice! Matthew McCullar discusses how, as Christians, we should expect suffering; therefore, we should do so with a smile on our face and praise on our lips.
Bible
Feb 23, 2017
Vincent ParkerVincent Parker
Learn to Cry: A Theology of Tears Rev. Vincent Parker, Pastor of Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church, proposes a theology of tears, in which learning how to cry becomes a step toward mending broken relationships.
Bible
Feb 21, 2017
Joe M. Allen Jr.Joe M. Allen Jr.
Dark Days Joe Allen, DTS Campus Pastor, reminds believers that dark days will come and encourages them to keep their eyes on God.
Bible
Jan 27, 2017
Alistair BeggAlistair Begg
Security Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor of Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls, OH, concludes the Spiritual Life Conference with the theme of security, discussed in 1 Peter 5:10-11.
Chapel
Oct 4, 2016
Lon SolomonLon Solomon
Suffering Reproach for Christ Lon Solomon, Senior Pastor of McLean Bible Church in Vienna, VA, speaks about the suffering that believers will experience as they continue to follow Jesus.
Chapel
Jun 29, 2016
Lynn Etta Manning
To Pace for the Race Takes Perspective Dr. Lynn Etta Manning, Advisor for Women Students, proposes the challenge to think on what is right, true, pure, and noble, for this is the perspective to pace for the race before...
Chapel
Mar 9, 2016
Matt Mikalatos
Where Is God When We Are Suffering Matt Mikalatos continues the World Evangelization Conference (WEC) with the story of Lazarus, calling for a loving response to those that walk through suffering around the world.
Bible
Jan 20, 2016
Voddie Baucham
Apologetics, Holiness, and Suffering Dr. Voddie Baucham issues the challenge of enduring suffering with gentleness and truth, making apologetics an expression about personal holiness.
Bible
Jul 15, 2015
Larry J. WatersLarry J. Waters
Christ Jesus Alive in the World Through Us Dr. Larry Waters, Professor of Bible Exposition, urges Christians to remember that we are all engaged in both bringing and living the gospel for those around us, essentially...