Sermons

Don't Waste Your Afflictions

Pastor: Rev. Raymond Woodward
Topic: Encouragement

DON'T WASTE YOUR AFFLICTIONSRev. Raymond WoodwardPhilippians 1:12-14 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.* Paul had always wanted to go to Rome to preach the gospel (Acts 19:21, Romans 1:15).* However, he expected to go as a PREACHER, not a PRISONER.* STORY: illegal arrest in the temple in Jerusalem; prisoner in Caesarea for two years; appealed to Caesar; shipwreck on way to Rome; three months of waiting on Island of Malta; under house arrest* Paul was not discouraged, because he knew afflictions were part of the life of a Christian2 Timothy 2:9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.1 Thessalonians 3:3-4 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.Philippians 1:29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and ...

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