TEXT: II Corinthians 12:1-10 The pleasure of prayers answered differently II Corinthians 12:1-6 Answered in accordance with God’s work in our lives Answered in a very personal way that was significant Answered in a way to bring God greater glory The pleasure of God’s sufficient grace II Corinthians 12:7-9 So that God…
TEXT: I Peter 4:12-19 God’s people should not be surprised by trials & suffering I Peter 4:12 God’s people suffer just like other people God’s people should not be surprised by trials God’s people should not think they should avoid suffering John 16:32-33 God’s people should rejoice in identifying with their Saviour …
TEXT: Proverbs 12:10-15 Righteousness produces a better life than wickedness Proverbs 12:10 The righteous person cares for God’s creation like God does The righteous person adds to the life of them Proverbs 10:16; 11:30 Even the tender mercies of the wicked person are cruel I John 3:14-18 Working hard is more fruitful…
Text: 2 Corinthians 1:1-12 Introduction: 2 Corinthians 1:1,2 Comfort in tribulation in the Lord 2 Corinthians 1:3,4; Proverbs 31:28 Thanking God for His comfort in our troubles Thanking God for His ability to help us in our need Thanking God for helping us to help others Consolation in the result of tribulation 2 Corinthians 1:5-7…
TEXT” James 1:1-12 Introduction: The things we have looked at regarding God’s lovingkindness even in suffering as found in: Isaiah 53; Matthew 5:10-12; Acts 5:33-42; Hebrews 2:7-12; Acts 7:54 – 8:8; Romans 5:1-5; Acts 16:19-40 The joy of God’s work in trials James 1:2-4 Consider the trial to be a cause for joy…
Due to a last minute change, we do not have notes for this morning’s sermon. Pastor Frank spoke from Romans 5:1-5 on being Justified by Faith and that we can Glory in Tribulation.
TEXT: Acts 7:54 – 8:8 The result of God’s Word & work is mixed It caused Stephen to be passionate for the Lord It caused the enemies of God to be enraged It caused the church of God to be persecuted It caused the work of God still to get accomplished The result of suffering…
TEXT: Hebrews 2:7-12 Introduction Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life, he that hath it shall abide satisfied. He shall not be visited with evil Being blessed is the opposite of evil Matthew 5:10-12 Suffering for righteousness is described as blessed, not evil Suffering for Jesus’ sake is described as…
TEXT: ACTS 5:33-42 THE CAUSE OF THEIR SUFFERING ACTS 5:1-33 God’s people were being faithful to God God was blessing their faithfulness in miraculous ways God’s enemies were not happy with God’s servants God’s servants honored their God over their authorities THE COST OF THEIR SUFFERING ACTS 5:18, 40 They had been arrested…
Introduction: Isaiah 53:10-12 >The suffering of Christ displays His love for us John 3:16-17; Romans 5:8-11; I John 4:9; John 15:11-13, 10:18 >The suffering of Christ displays for us the terribleness of sin >The suffering of Christ displays the Holiness of God >The suffering of Christ made possible to redemption…