EPISODE · Mar 18, 2024 · 47 MIN
Facing Trials With a Joyful Spirit [Part 2] (James 1:1-4)
from Tried & True with Paul Cheng · host Bethel Bible-Presbyterian Church
Why do bad things happen to good people? In this sermon, Pastor Paul reveals the divine principle always at work in our lives; the blueprint we’re oblivious to while we ponder: “Why is God letting me suffer?” In James 1:1-4, the Apostle singles out “patience” as the preeminent virtue obtained by passing God’s tests. He goes further to say that patience holds the power to make you “perfect”. What kind of patience is he talking about and how can it possibly perfect us? 📍Sermon Outline: 00:00 Trailer 01:06 Introduction Trials Can Be Used To: 06:26 I. Reveal What We Really Love 11:15 II. Teach Us To Value God’s Blessings 16:48 III. Build The Believers Up For Greater Service 21:18 IV. Enable Us To Better Help Others In Their Trials 26:22 V. Our Response: 27:22 a. The Command 32:30 b. The Right Understanding 40:12 c. The Submission 44:35 Closing Prayer 46:44 Reflection Question 📄 Follow along with this sermon's transcript: 📺 Watch this sermon and others on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BethelBPC Copyright © 2024, Bethel Bible-Presbyterian Church. All rights reserved.
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Why do bad things happen to good people? In this sermon, Pastor Paul reveals the divine principle always at work in our lives; the blueprint we’re oblivious to while we ponder: “Why is God letting me suffer?” In James 1:1-4, the Apostle singles out “patience” as the preeminent virtue obtained by passing God’s tests. He goes further to say that patience holds the power to make you “perfect”. What kind of patience is he talking about and how can it possibly perfect us? 📍Sermon Outline: 00:00 Trailer 01:06 Introduction Trials Can Be Used To: 06:26 I. Reveal What We Really Love 11:15 II. Teach Us To Value God’s Blessings 16:48 III. Build The Believers Up For Greater Service 21:18 IV. Enable Us To Better Help Others In Their Trials 26:22 V. Our Response: 27:22 a. The Command 32:30 b. The Right Understanding 40:12 c. The Submission 44:35 Closing Prayer 46:44 Reflection Question 📄 Follow along with this sermon's transcript: 📺 Watch this sermon and others on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BethelBPC Copyright © 2024, Bethel Bible-Presbyterian Church. All rights reserved.
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