Read the Bible passage Service Outline What is it that motivates you and excites you? Paul’s passion for gospel ministry 1) He serves the church with the Word of God A servant who brings the Word of God A Word that is all about the mystery revealed in Christ A service that entails suffering 2)…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Discouragement, suffering, and weakness Paul’s glorious sufferings (v. 1, 13) The glorious mystery (v. 2-7) The glorious church (v. 8-12) Suffering and glory through the lens of the gospel
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Challenges to faith The Bible is very honest about the problem of suffering in our world Romans 8:18 ‘…our present sufferings…’ Romans 8:35 ‘…trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or sword?’ And yet rock solid confidence for believers What is God doing about our suffering NOW?…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A world awash with sin and pain – are there any advantages to being a Christian? 1. We have the ‘first fruits’ of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:23) – what we have now – what we don’t have yet we ‘groan’ now – confident hope – some peddle false…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline ‘Who will bring us prosperity?’ The King’s distress: The sin of his people (v. 1-2) The King’s instruction: Know, tremble, offer, trust (v. 3-5) The King’s prosperity: You alone, Lord (v. 6-8) Suffering, and rejoicing, with our King
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The Psalms: Comfort or confusion? The Psalms: The songs of Jesus Psalm 3: The king’s suffering The king’s enemies (v. 1-2) The king’s confidence (v. 3-6) The king’s deliverance (v. 7) The king’s people (v. 8) Suffering with our king
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Part 1: A Call To Stand In Grace (vv15 – 17) Part 2: A Call To Persevere In Suffering (vv18 – 19) Part 3: A Call To Follow Without Distraction (vv20 – 25) Prayer Points: 1. Praise God for his glorious grace: that he knows our weaknesses and failures, and still wants to restore…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline vv1-5 An outstanding servant vv6-18 A vain and foolish king vv19-28 A great salvation So what, for us? 1. Daniel and Jesus Acts 2:22 “Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. 1. Is this the right question to be asking? 2. Why, God? 3. But where does all the pain come from? – the disorder of human nature – the disorder of nature 4. Is there any comfort? …
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The Servant and the islands The Servant: weapon of the Lord, light of the Gentiles The Servant: discouraged yet trusting; despised yet triumphant The Servant and our island