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Intro: My experience going to the hospital I can assure you that was one of the messiest, middle of the night, situations that I have ever been in. It was painful at its best and beyond uncomfortable. I could not escape it. Have you ever had that happen before? You know, just a messy or uncomfortable…

Introduction Gretchen passed from this life last Sunday… Naturally, many of us ask, “Why?” But that might not be the right question. Paul David Tripp, New Morning Mercies , Jan 2: “Human beings have a deep desire to know and understand. We spend much of our daily mental time trying to figure things out.…

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Introduction What do you want to be know for? It can be very interesting to walk through a cemetery and look at epitaphs. Joe DiMaggio Epitaph: “Grace, dignity and elegance personified” Dean Martin Epitaph: “Everybody loves somebody sometime” Alexander the Great Epitaph: “A tomb now suffices him for…

“We are told in the history of India, that Mahmoud — who conquered a great portion of India hundreds of years ago destroyed all the idols in every town to which he came. In time he laid siege to the great city of Guzurat. Forcing for himself an entrance into the costliest shrine of the Brahmins, there…

Jesus Christ had finished His work here on earth and ascended to His father in heaven some 18-21 years before this book was written (45-48 AD). The Apostle Paul was already on the scene, was or had spent a year in Antioch and Jerusalem being taught and teaching himself before setting out on his first…

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may…

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. If we love God we must accept whatever life brings our way as God’s love for us. Sometime bad things happen to God’s children, because God has a plan. 11 For I know the plans…

Introduction: Today, we gather to reflect on the powerful message found in 1 Peter 4:1-6 , which calls us to embrace Christ's suffering and live according to God's will. In these verses, the apostle Peter provides us with profound insights into how we, as followers of Christ, should approach the challenges…

1 Peter 1:10-12 Knowing the past helps you appreciate the present. For those who suffer health challenges and medical conditions, it’s easy to complain. You may complain about the cost of healthcare, confusing professional advice, the side effects of certain prescriptions or treatments, or long waits…

Judgement is a reality so let Christ be Lord, testify through suffering for him, be purified by him and don’t be an idiot so that you escape condemnation. Scene 1/ There are some confronting truths that the Bible teaches; one of those is that God will judge sin – We understand the idea of judgement for…

Over the past 5 years we have seen drastic changes happen in our country. For the past 20 years, our country’s culture has been considered post-Christian, that is a culture where the Judeo-Christian ethic that had been prevalent in the past no longer is the prevailing ethic. So when we as Christians…

We are reminded that God graciously preserves and strengthens our faith. We are encouraged to build our faith on Christ and nothing else.

Two ways: positive thinking or resignation. These tend to the be two ways of handling pain, suffering or evil in our culture. If we can just think happy thoughts the pain will go away. If I just act as if it is not really happening I will be okay. Or this is just who I am. Look at my pain. Look at what…

This Week’s Theme: Thankful for Being Used This Week’s Word is Suffering : The experience of pain or distress, both physical and emotional. Scripture is thoroughly realistic about the place of suffering in the world and in the lives of believers. To become a Christian is not to escape from suffering,…

Psalm 6 To the lead musician, with stringed instruments, on the eighth, a psalm of David. This introduction resembles the previous two psalms. It belonged in the collection of psalms for use in regular temple worship, was accompanied by string instruments – like guitars and harps, and was written by…

When I was going through my Greek class in seminary, my professor gave us an illustration about what to expect as we began studying the grammar. He told us that would could expect to be living in a constant state of heavy fog around the concepts were would be studying at a given time. We would study,…

Psalm 3 Somehow or another, every good movie finds a way to place the main character(s) in an excruciating dilemma with seemingly no way out. After squeezing out every last second of agony and horror from the audience through the twists and turns of the crisis, the plot finally resolves in some clever,…

1 Peter 3:8-12 If you’ve followed Christ for any significant length of time, you’ve probably experienced some special difficulties because you’re a Christian. These may include broken relationships, cultural marginalization, social isolation, ethical and professional challenges, and more. Still, let’s…

Big Questions: Is God unfair or unjust? Is God uncaring or cold hearted? What do the scriptures say? Romans 6:22-23 Philippians 1:21-24 Psalms 116:15 God does not owe us anything, except what he has already graciously promised. The lives of God’s people are signs and testimonies to the world. Our witness…

13 And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone…

Introduction: We live in an age of the consumer driven church model. People want to go be entertained and be served rather than following the model of Jesus to be a servant to others. They look for churches based on the programs that are offered and how many people consider the church to be the “cool”…

The COVID-19 pandemic reminds us of the frailty of life and the uncertainty of this world. This morning I will share with you a six-piece suit of armor from EASTER that can protect your mind from the the invisible enemy that drives you insane.

Introduction: What is security to you? ILLUSTRATION: Everyone of us have habits we do to keep us safe. - I grew up in California where you lock your door at all costs. For some of you that is weird … but I always lock my doors. Drives my wife nuts … but I lock my doors. - Many of you don’t lock your…

12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. 14 If you are reproached for…