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Joy and Suffering

Patty Young

James 1:2-8

Even though it is disheartening to hear as Christians, we will experience various trial, it is also true we can experience joy in the midst of difficult times. James is telling us the key is where we place our focus. By making a deliberate choice to focus on the attributes of God, His character, His promises, His faithfulness, we will experience joy in the middle of suffering.

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James 1:2-8Jas 1:2-8 Jas 1:2-8By Patty Young Teaching Date: 09/06/2020Even though it is disheartening to hear as Christians, we will expe...

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Reversing the Curse

Scott Risley

Mark 5:21-43

In God's original perfect creation, humans were never meant to get sick or die. But death and disease have long ravaged the human race as part of the curse on this fallen world. One day God will do away with death and illness, and in Mark 5 Jesus shows his power over both of them.

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Suffering/Pain

Mark 5:21-43Mark 5:21-43 Mark 5:21-43By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 06/25/2020In God's original perfect creation, humans were never meant...

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God's Plan

Ben Foust

Ephesians 3:1-13

Paul continues unfolding the ?riches of Christ,? revealing a key for enduring trials: understanding God's incredible plan and the privilege of the role we play in it. God has a comprehensive plan to redeem, and it is at work right in the midst of our problems. When we comprehend this, we can face trials with bold confidence.

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Ephesians 3:1-13Eph 3:1-13 Eph 3:1-13By Ben Foust Teaching Date: 05/17/2020Paul continues unfolding the ?riches of Christ,? revealing a k...

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Fear, Uncertainty, and Hope

Conrad Hilario

Psalms 23:1-6

Crisis brings biblical passages to life. Many are living in fear and uncertainty, as the pandemic threatens and disrupts our lives. It is a good time to reflect on a familiar passage--Psalm 23--and hear what it says about fear, uncertainty, and hope.

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Psalms 23:1-6Ps 23:1-6 Ps 23:1-6By Conrad Hilario Teaching Date: 03/19/2020Crisis brings biblical passages to life. Many are living in fe...

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Perseverance in the Face of Trial

Conrad Hilario

Job 1-42

James urges his readers to be patient in the face of suffering, citing Job as an example of someone who persevered and was blessed. Perseverance during trials requires faith that God will never leave us and can bring about good from our circumstances, even though we may never get a reason for our suffering. We can trust that God is at work in ways we cannot see and is always good and faithful.

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Mature Suffering

Ryan Lowery

James 1:1-12

James urges his readers to persevere through suffering and even consider it joy. He elaborates that we can have joy in trials because we know that God promises to use it for our growth and that suffering can bring us near to God in a way nothing else can. Principles for mature suffering are still just as applicable for Christians today and include considering it joy, knowing that God can bring good from it, asking God honest questions, and enduring in faith.

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James 1:1-12Jas 1:1-12 Jas 1:1-12By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 02/09/2020James urges his readers to persevere through suffering and even ...

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Spiritual Growth under Trial

Dennis McCallum

James 1:1-8

Spiritual growth under trial takes a believer from the point of having begun a relationship with God to the level of a mature, strong follower who God can use in advancing His plan in the world. A believer who lives out James' teaching will be able to actively practice gratitude in the midst of trials, gradually become incredibly stable, be shaped by brokenness so God can use him more, and become wise.

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James 1:1-8Jas 1:1-8 Jas 1:1-8By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 12/16/2019Spiritual growth under trial takes a believer from the point of...

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Lessons from the Life of Joseph

Mike Sullivan

Genesis 37-50

Joseph is sold by his jealous brothers into slavery in Egypt where he spends many years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Afterward, he rises to a top leadership position and is instrumental in saving not only many Egyptians, but his own family from a famine. From the story of Joseph and his brothers, we see that God has a plan for our life and is working to accomplish His goals, even though we may not see it from our limited perspective. We are challenged to act in faith and trust in God's promises, even in the midst of unanswered questions and suffering.

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The Story of Joseph

Gary DeLashmutt

Genesis 37-50

An overview of the life of Joseph--an incredible story of favoritism by Jacob, hatred, cruelty, deception, and guilt by his half-brothers, as well as faithfulness, perseverance, obedience, and forgiveness by Joseph. Like many of us, Joseph was victimized by many people, but he did not succumb to a victim mentality because he trusted in God's loving sovereignty. He was able to thrive in spite of ill-treatment and adversity and we can, too, through God's help.

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