Joy in Grief & Suffering

Abounding Grace Church

Sermon - Joy in the Midst of Grief - Suffering--Basis of joy - He gives us in Christ - v6a.--Results of suffering---1- Suffering brings - v6b.--2- Suffering leads to - v7.--3- Suffering draws us - vv8-9.-- -- -- ---Where is your joy-- Where are you tempted to place it other than in the gospel-- What impact does it have on your life when you seek joy in something more than you seek it in your salvation-----How have past -or present- trials shown you the genuineness of your faith-- How might that change the way you think about those times of hardship-----Do you tend to grow closer to God in times of difficulty-- Why-----Who around you needs encouragement as they go through trials----Other passages to consider- Mt 5-10-12- Jn 16-33- 20-29- Rom 8-16-18- 31-39- 2 Cor 4-16-17- Phil 3-10-11- Col 1-11- 1 Thes 1-6- Jam 1-2-4- 1 Pt 4-12-13- Rev 21-1-4.