Sermons on Suffering
Joy that Lightens Every Load
Luke 1:46-56 — Mary’s “Magnificat” finds God’s faithfulness as a source of joy in the midst of the burdens of this world.
Deliverance and Restoration
Joel 2:18-27; Acts 3:18-21 — Bring your sorrow and turn freshly to The Lord, who will restore the years that the locusts have taken.
More to Come?
Joel 2:1-17; Matthew 4:8-10 — We continue to face struggles and sin; lament, repentance, and worship lead us to HOPE!
Drought
Joel 1:13-20; Matthew 4:5-7 — We lament suffering and loss and consider how we might repent to renew our trust in the Lord.
King?
John 18-19 — The betrayal, arrest, mocking, beating, and crucifixion of Jesus was not failure on his part, but faithfulness and the working out of God’s redemptive plan.
What Are We Supposed to Do?
Jeremiah 29:5-6 — Even in great loss and upheaval God has not turned away, but still calls and purposes humanity for worship and service.
All That We’ve Lost
Jeremiah 29:1-4 — Though we may have experienced loss, God has not turned away from us, but comes to us with purpose.
Blues Christmas Messages
Psalm 77 – How long, O Lord?
Psalm 116 – We love the Lord because He inclines His ear to us.
Reason to Hope
Psalm 33 — A Hebrew song equips us for hope in the Lord.
Struggling
Psalm 33 – Worship helps the struggler perceive and experience God’s help and hope.
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