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Life can be full of problems and burdens that we must endure. We are also asked to carry the burdens of others in the midst of our own. How can we truly bear the burdens that are thrown at us. Let’s look at that subject today.

INTRODUCTION The psalter contains all of human experience. In Psalm 22 we saw faith in agony and conflict. In Psalm 23, we saw pastoral peace and trust. Here we see the majesty of triumph. THE TEXT 1 The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. 2For he hath…

Title: Dealing with Doubt? Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6a Thesis: To provide reasons why we can have confidence in Christ in the midst of criticism. D.T.: Don’t give up on the Gospel! Introduction: A common theme in the NT: There is such a great need to grow and mature in our faith. Illustration: Discovery…

Learning to Minister through the Tough Times II Corinthians 1.1-11 Introduction A cowboy on the western frontier came across an Indian lying flat with his ear to the ground. The Indian said, “Wagon, four horses, two passengers, woman wearing calico gown, heavy man driving, thirty minutes away.” “That’s…

Our Intent Our Intent How can you measure someone’s intent? It is a difficult thing, yet we all consider ourselves to be experts. We can take small amounts of information about someone’s behavior that we have never even met and become experts at why they did what they did when they did it. We can measure…

1 Thess. 3:1-5 Concern for each other Intro. Paul is greatly concerned about the believers in Thessalonica. He had only a short time with them and was forced to flee to Berea, then to Athens (Acts 17). His concern for their spiritual well-being is evident in his writing this passage. We are all in need…