Finding God in Pain and Suffering

Pastor Carolyn's sermon is based on 2 Timothy 4:5, which says, "But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry." She begins by sharing a story about an evangelist from Australia who came to speak at Asbury Theological Seminary. She says that after hearing him speak, she went home and told her husband that she wanted to be an evangelist. But at the time, she didn't really know what that meant. She thought it was about preaching a good message and giving an effective altar call. But over time, she has come to understand that evangelism is more than just that. It's about sharing the love of Jesus with others in a way that is genuine and authentic. It's about building relationships with people and helping them to see the hope that Jesus offers. Pastor Carolyn then goes on to talk about the importance of enduring hardship in ministry. She says that there will be times when we face challenges and setbacks. But we need to remember that God is with us, and He will help us through. We also need to remember that our ministry is not about us. It's about Jesus. Finally, Pastor Carolyn talks about the importance of discharging all the duties of our ministry. She says that this means being faithful to the calling that God has given us. It means using our gifts and talents to serve others. It also means being a good witness for Jesus in the world. Pastor Carolyn's sermon is a call to be faithful evangelists who are willing to endure hardship and discharge all the duties of our ministry. She reminds us that our ministry is not about us, but about Jesus. And she assures us that God is with us, and He will help us through all that we face.