WHY?
by Larry Wynn
Scripture: HEBREWS 12:5-11, I CORINTHIANS 13:12, I PETER 1:6-7, II CORINTHIANS 1:3-4, PHILIPPIANS 1:12-13, REVELATION 21:4
Why?
Larry Wynn
I Corinthians 13:12; 1 Peter 1:6,7; Hebrews 12:5-11; 2 Corinthians 1:3.4; Phil. 1:12,13; Rev. 21:4
I.introduction
A.we don't always say what we mean. Our words don't always totally represent our thoughts.
Ill.church bulletin bloopers:
''Irving benson and jessie carter were married on october 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in school days.''
''The pastor will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, break forth into joy.''
''During the absence of our pastor, we enjoyed the rare privilege of hearing a good sermon when j.f. stubbs supplied our pulpit.''
''Due to the pastor's illness, wednesday's healing services will be discontinued until further notice.''
''The ladies of the church have cast off clothing of every kind and they may be seen in the church basement on friday.''
''Tonight's sermon: what is hell? Come early and listen to our choir practicing.''
''The sermon this morning: jesus walks on the water. The sermon tonight: searching for jesus.'' (from the broadmoor baptist bulletin.)
B.there is no subject where it is easier for christians to be misunderstood than in the area of christian living and suffering.
1.if not careful, through our terminology, we will insinuate christians are immune from suffering.
2.one doesn't have to look very far to see this is not true!
Ill.the oklahoma tragedy: newsweek portrays a fireman holding little baylee almon, 1 yr. And 1 day old. ''She died moments after the picture was taken.'' (newsweek, may 1, 95.)
Same newsweek article.mickey maroney, 50. Career secret serv ice man who swapped shifts to end up on the 9th floor at the time of the blast. Four years ago he turned to christian faith after nearly dying from a severe infection.
Ill.in our congregation there are people who are suffering. May be the person next to you. May be you! Suffering is real.
C.suffering is a subject difficult to deal with, but one ...
Larry Wynn
I Corinthians 13:12; 1 Peter 1:6,7; Hebrews 12:5-11; 2 Corinthians 1:3.4; Phil. 1:12,13; Rev. 21:4
I.introduction
A.we don't always say what we mean. Our words don't always totally represent our thoughts.
Ill.church bulletin bloopers:
''Irving benson and jessie carter were married on october 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in school days.''
''The pastor will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, break forth into joy.''
''During the absence of our pastor, we enjoyed the rare privilege of hearing a good sermon when j.f. stubbs supplied our pulpit.''
''Due to the pastor's illness, wednesday's healing services will be discontinued until further notice.''
''The ladies of the church have cast off clothing of every kind and they may be seen in the church basement on friday.''
''Tonight's sermon: what is hell? Come early and listen to our choir practicing.''
''The sermon this morning: jesus walks on the water. The sermon tonight: searching for jesus.'' (from the broadmoor baptist bulletin.)
B.there is no subject where it is easier for christians to be misunderstood than in the area of christian living and suffering.
1.if not careful, through our terminology, we will insinuate christians are immune from suffering.
2.one doesn't have to look very far to see this is not true!
Ill.the oklahoma tragedy: newsweek portrays a fireman holding little baylee almon, 1 yr. And 1 day old. ''She died moments after the picture was taken.'' (newsweek, may 1, 95.)
Same newsweek article.mickey maroney, 50. Career secret serv ice man who swapped shifts to end up on the 9th floor at the time of the blast. Four years ago he turned to christian faith after nearly dying from a severe infection.
Ill.in our congregation there are people who are suffering. May be the person next to you. May be you! Suffering is real.
C.suffering is a subject difficult to deal with, but one ...
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