Suffering According to God’s Will

Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. For the time has come for judgement to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? Now

“If the righteous one is scarcely saved,
Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?”

Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.

- 1 Peter 4:12-19 (NKJV) – Josh Nelson; April 19, 2009

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On Missions in the Local Church

On Sunday evening March 30th, Brett Beasley, the pastor of Second Baptist West Frankfort spoke to us about being a missions-minded church. (Brett Beasley; March 30th, 2008)

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The Prayers

“The Prayers” is a sermon by Brother Jim Orrick on biblical worship. The scripture reference is Matthew 4. (Jim Orrick; March 16th, 2008)

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On elders in the local congregation

On March 2nd, Tim Ellsworth addressed the topic of elders in congregational life, and talked a little bit about how things are done at his church. Scripture references: 1 Peter 5:1-4; Hebrews 13:7; 1 Timothy 5:17-19; Matthew 18:15-17; Acts 6:1-6. Visit our Resources for links to literature and websites concerning elders in congregational life. (Tim Ellsworth; March 2nd, 2008)

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God Takes Pity on His Name

Why did God take pity on His own name? Find out in this Sunday evening message from Ezekiel 36:20-30. (Roger Ellsworth; February 3rd, 2008)

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Our Tears and Our God

Our Tears and Our God” is a sermon from Jeremiah 31. At about 30 minutes into the message, there are some audio breaks due to microphone problems. (Roger Ellsworth; December 30th, 2007)

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