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Introduction 1 Samuel 24:1-22 1 After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the Desert of En Gedi.” 2 So Saul took three thousand able young men from all Israel and set out to look for David and his men near the Crags of the Wild Goats. 3 He came to the sheep pens along…

It is a pretty common theme in movies - the hero gives up their own life to save another. Harry Stamper - the main protagonist in the outlandish movie Armageddon played by Bruce Willis, is an oil rigger who dies in a suicide mission in space protecting the earth from an approaching asteroid. In Terminator…

Jesus tells his disciples he must suffer, be rejected by the cultural, political and religious leaders, and that he must die. Jesus spoke plainly so that his words could not be mistaken. But, Peter pulled him aside and rebuked Jesus, speaking for all disciples present. To take hold of him; To bring him…

This Scripture divides the Galilean ministry from the passion. Preparing the disciples for his death. “It is necessary,” not just merely future revelation , but important instruction for his followers. We are in a continuous battle. Jesus means his followers to share in Peter’s confession: to share too…

The Weight of the Word Who has believed what we have heard? And who has the arm of the Lord been revealed to? The truth is that a relatively small number percentage wise would believe in Jesus, the Suffering Savior. Jesus Himself said “Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road…

Jesus suffered untold humiliation on our account. We as sinful mortals cannot even begin to understand the emotional, spiritual and physical pain Jesus endured on our behalf. Yet, it is the suffering Savior that provides our redemption. In today's message we have a glimpse into the depth of suffering endured by Christ on our behalf.

How do you react when life doesn't go the way you planned? What are you willing to do to reach others with the Gospel? Today we look at Acts chapter 16 and see the choices and reactions of the servants of God.

Giving In Jesus is through teaching. In short, his ministry on earth in human form has come to an end. Today, we are going to cover quite a few verses. We will look at the imagery a bit more than usual too. The topic we are going to look at is contained in our first few verses. Then, accompanied by the…

Wisdom of Job We have spent the last several months going through the book of Job. I am happy to have done it, but it was the most challenging text that I have had the privilege of teaching through. For me, there were many things left on the table that I just did not have time to cover. And I am convinced…

God’s people suffer because Jesus suffered, yet the good news is is that Jesus has been exalted and we reign and are exalted with Him.

God is the only faithful Person in the universe. He is The promise maker. He is The promise keeper. If he makes a promise, we can take it to the bank. And the greatest promise he has ever made to us, sinful humans is eternal salvation. Come with the Grace United crew as we marvel, awestruck at the majesty and glory of our Great Promise maker and Promise Keeper, who has given us the promise of eternal life in Christ.

Walking in triumph while suffering for doing what is right.

Big Idea of the Message: Jesus’s path to the cross took him through Pilate to Calvary. At various stops, Jesus’s character and purpose are made clear. Application Point: The path to the cross was a way of suffering for Jesus. His suffering—which involved more than just physical pain—reminds us that he was willing to go to the furthest extreme to honor his Father and put us in right relationship with God.

All of our passages show a pattern of obedience to God/Jesus or Jesus' obedience to his Father, which results in suffering and persecution and ends with identification with the crucified Christ. This is the normal pattern of Christian life.

You are never alone Knowledge: We must know if we are to grow Romans 8: 16 -17 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. Indeed,…

Isaiah 49:14-16 Unexpected question: Who in here has a tattoo or wants a tattoo? This comes to mind: One of our JH youth girls, when I asked “What is the unforgivable sin?” honestly and innocently answered, “Having a tattoo” By various studies and polls, a major reason people get tatted, or physically…

Undeserved suffering

Introduction As I was preparing for tonight’s study, I came across a poem called the “ABC’s of Trials.” It goes like this; “Although things are not perfect Because of trial or pain, Continue in thanksgiving Do not begin to blame. Even when the times are hard, Fierce winds are bound to blow; God is forever…

Gregory the Great showed himself a true "servant of the servants of God" in how he, like Paul, took on suffering and humiliation, served the poor personally, and, like Jesus, accepted rejection and hostility for the good of others. He did all this despite not wanting the office but preferring prayer or mission. Let them encourage us when we are in such a position.

Intro Messianic Secret in Mark. Mark 1:44 Cleansing of the Leaper 44 and said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing those things which Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.” Transfiguration Why? Part of the reason was…

Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians Sunday August 14, 2022 Suffering for Glory’s sake Two men. One a Marine, another a Sailor. The Sailor was inadvertently attached to the marine unit when another Corpsman was pulled out. Marines affectionately call the Corpsman, “Doc.” The two, The Marine and…

The way to glory, to union with Christ in his glory, goes through union with him in his suffering and in particular in his suffering service.

The Fathers Love How far would you go to show your love and desire for others? Would you sacrifice some things like time, money, space, and food? Or would you do more, like send your son to die for them? Many have sent themselves to die for others, but would you send your own son to go into something…

Jesus’ invitation is to join with the suffering servant.

Blessed folks are the most afflicted