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The unbelieving critic ldquoWhy would a God who is all-good amp loving all-knowing and all-powerful allow bad things to happen to good peoplerdquoQuestion may also be asked in sincerity ldquoHow could God let this happen to me and to mine why would God not stop this pain and help merdquo
A Reality - Good (godly) people do sufferMatthew 545 (NKJV)ldquothat you may be sons of your Father in heaven for
He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good and
sends rain on the just and on the unjustrdquo
A Reality - Good (godly) people do suffer
Suffering of Able - Gen 4 Suffering of Job - Job 120-22
210 1315 James 511 Suffering of Joseph - Gen
3723-36 391-4114 Suffering of Paul - 2Cor
1122-30 127-10 Suffering of Jesus Phili 25-9
ldquoAn obedient faith in Jesus
Christ does not guarantee a good life but
a perfect eternityrdquo
James 116-17 (NKJV)
16 Do not be deceived my beloved brethren 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is
from above and comes down from the Father of lights with
whom there is no variation or shadow
of turning
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Creation (Genesis 1) Everything God made was pronounced
ldquovery goodrdquo (Gen 131) Eden was an incomparable paradise -
no sickness disease pathogens genetic flaws viruses etc
Natural laws were implemented for manrsquos good - No harm could come to them as long as they didnrsquot violate Godrsquos law
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Fall (Genesis 3) When Adam amp Eve sinned everything
changed (Gen 314-19) Humanity was subject to the sweat of
toil the pain of thorns amp death - ldquotill thou return unto the groundrdquo (Gen 317ndash19 22ndash24 Rom 512 Heb 927 Eccl 121-6 Ps 9010 James 413-16)
Entropy began when man sinned
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Flood (Genesis 6ndash8) Godrsquos judgment due to the wickedness
of man - (Gen 65-711-13) Reduced lifespan mentioned in 61-4 -
something changed after the flood that drastically reduced the years men live
The breaking of the firmament caused climatic changes with storms and other types of natural disasters
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
Why did Adam amp Eve suffer - (Gen 317-19)
Davidrsquos sins had devastating consequences - (2 Sam 127-14)
We are all born with the ability to choose good or evil - (Joshua 2415 Rom 616-18)
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
We reap what we sow - for every action there is a related consequence (Deut 3015-20 Gal 67-9)
For every sin there is a negative consequence - some more evident than others - (Crime immorality alcohol amp drug abuse gossip envy etc)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Israel lost the battle at Ai due to Achanrsquos sin - (Josh 710-12)
Jonahrsquos rebellion caused a shiprsquos crew to be caught in a storm (Jon 114)
Herod left a whole village to grieve (Matthew 216ndash18)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Innocents have always suffered because others choose greed lust hate addiction and selfishness
People are killed on highways every day by drinking drivers
Slander amp gossip have ruined reputations amp lives - James 356
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Children suffer because a parent is addicted to gambling drugs alcohol
Divorce is a treacherous act that brings pain amp suffering - Mal 213-16
Parents suffer when their children choose the path of sin amp rebellion
We do not sin in a vacuum - Rom 147
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
God allows the freedom for men to choose evil
When Cainrsquos anger turned violent (Gen 45ndash8) God did not stop him
The antediluvian world was filled with violence - Gen 6511
God will eventually right the scales of justice at the final tribunal (Matthew 2531ndash33 Hebrews 1031)
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
The ldquomight-makes-rightrdquo crowd takes advantage of others
Terrorists plot murder and destroy Criminal cowards shoot innocent
children in schools and target moviegoers catching a Batman flick
Drug addicts steal amp kill Rapist traumatize their victims Greedy businessmen Identity thieves
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
The unbelieving critic ldquoWhy would a God who is all-good amp loving all-knowing and all-powerful allow bad things to happen to good peoplerdquoQuestion may also be asked in sincerity ldquoHow could God let this happen to me and to mine why would God not stop this pain and help merdquo
A Reality - Good (godly) people do sufferMatthew 545 (NKJV)ldquothat you may be sons of your Father in heaven for
He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good and
sends rain on the just and on the unjustrdquo
A Reality - Good (godly) people do suffer
Suffering of Able - Gen 4 Suffering of Job - Job 120-22
210 1315 James 511 Suffering of Joseph - Gen
3723-36 391-4114 Suffering of Paul - 2Cor
1122-30 127-10 Suffering of Jesus Phili 25-9
ldquoAn obedient faith in Jesus
Christ does not guarantee a good life but
a perfect eternityrdquo
James 116-17 (NKJV)
16 Do not be deceived my beloved brethren 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is
from above and comes down from the Father of lights with
whom there is no variation or shadow
of turning
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Creation (Genesis 1) Everything God made was pronounced
ldquovery goodrdquo (Gen 131) Eden was an incomparable paradise -
no sickness disease pathogens genetic flaws viruses etc
Natural laws were implemented for manrsquos good - No harm could come to them as long as they didnrsquot violate Godrsquos law
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Fall (Genesis 3) When Adam amp Eve sinned everything
changed (Gen 314-19) Humanity was subject to the sweat of
toil the pain of thorns amp death - ldquotill thou return unto the groundrdquo (Gen 317ndash19 22ndash24 Rom 512 Heb 927 Eccl 121-6 Ps 9010 James 413-16)
Entropy began when man sinned
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Flood (Genesis 6ndash8) Godrsquos judgment due to the wickedness
of man - (Gen 65-711-13) Reduced lifespan mentioned in 61-4 -
something changed after the flood that drastically reduced the years men live
The breaking of the firmament caused climatic changes with storms and other types of natural disasters
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
Why did Adam amp Eve suffer - (Gen 317-19)
Davidrsquos sins had devastating consequences - (2 Sam 127-14)
We are all born with the ability to choose good or evil - (Joshua 2415 Rom 616-18)
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
We reap what we sow - for every action there is a related consequence (Deut 3015-20 Gal 67-9)
For every sin there is a negative consequence - some more evident than others - (Crime immorality alcohol amp drug abuse gossip envy etc)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Israel lost the battle at Ai due to Achanrsquos sin - (Josh 710-12)
Jonahrsquos rebellion caused a shiprsquos crew to be caught in a storm (Jon 114)
Herod left a whole village to grieve (Matthew 216ndash18)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Innocents have always suffered because others choose greed lust hate addiction and selfishness
People are killed on highways every day by drinking drivers
Slander amp gossip have ruined reputations amp lives - James 356
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Children suffer because a parent is addicted to gambling drugs alcohol
Divorce is a treacherous act that brings pain amp suffering - Mal 213-16
Parents suffer when their children choose the path of sin amp rebellion
We do not sin in a vacuum - Rom 147
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
God allows the freedom for men to choose evil
When Cainrsquos anger turned violent (Gen 45ndash8) God did not stop him
The antediluvian world was filled with violence - Gen 6511
God will eventually right the scales of justice at the final tribunal (Matthew 2531ndash33 Hebrews 1031)
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
The ldquomight-makes-rightrdquo crowd takes advantage of others
Terrorists plot murder and destroy Criminal cowards shoot innocent
children in schools and target moviegoers catching a Batman flick
Drug addicts steal amp kill Rapist traumatize their victims Greedy businessmen Identity thieves
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
A Reality - Good (godly) people do sufferMatthew 545 (NKJV)ldquothat you may be sons of your Father in heaven for
He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good and
sends rain on the just and on the unjustrdquo
A Reality - Good (godly) people do suffer
Suffering of Able - Gen 4 Suffering of Job - Job 120-22
210 1315 James 511 Suffering of Joseph - Gen
3723-36 391-4114 Suffering of Paul - 2Cor
1122-30 127-10 Suffering of Jesus Phili 25-9
ldquoAn obedient faith in Jesus
Christ does not guarantee a good life but
a perfect eternityrdquo
James 116-17 (NKJV)
16 Do not be deceived my beloved brethren 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is
from above and comes down from the Father of lights with
whom there is no variation or shadow
of turning
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Creation (Genesis 1) Everything God made was pronounced
ldquovery goodrdquo (Gen 131) Eden was an incomparable paradise -
no sickness disease pathogens genetic flaws viruses etc
Natural laws were implemented for manrsquos good - No harm could come to them as long as they didnrsquot violate Godrsquos law
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Fall (Genesis 3) When Adam amp Eve sinned everything
changed (Gen 314-19) Humanity was subject to the sweat of
toil the pain of thorns amp death - ldquotill thou return unto the groundrdquo (Gen 317ndash19 22ndash24 Rom 512 Heb 927 Eccl 121-6 Ps 9010 James 413-16)
Entropy began when man sinned
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Flood (Genesis 6ndash8) Godrsquos judgment due to the wickedness
of man - (Gen 65-711-13) Reduced lifespan mentioned in 61-4 -
something changed after the flood that drastically reduced the years men live
The breaking of the firmament caused climatic changes with storms and other types of natural disasters
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
Why did Adam amp Eve suffer - (Gen 317-19)
Davidrsquos sins had devastating consequences - (2 Sam 127-14)
We are all born with the ability to choose good or evil - (Joshua 2415 Rom 616-18)
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
We reap what we sow - for every action there is a related consequence (Deut 3015-20 Gal 67-9)
For every sin there is a negative consequence - some more evident than others - (Crime immorality alcohol amp drug abuse gossip envy etc)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Israel lost the battle at Ai due to Achanrsquos sin - (Josh 710-12)
Jonahrsquos rebellion caused a shiprsquos crew to be caught in a storm (Jon 114)
Herod left a whole village to grieve (Matthew 216ndash18)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Innocents have always suffered because others choose greed lust hate addiction and selfishness
People are killed on highways every day by drinking drivers
Slander amp gossip have ruined reputations amp lives - James 356
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Children suffer because a parent is addicted to gambling drugs alcohol
Divorce is a treacherous act that brings pain amp suffering - Mal 213-16
Parents suffer when their children choose the path of sin amp rebellion
We do not sin in a vacuum - Rom 147
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
God allows the freedom for men to choose evil
When Cainrsquos anger turned violent (Gen 45ndash8) God did not stop him
The antediluvian world was filled with violence - Gen 6511
God will eventually right the scales of justice at the final tribunal (Matthew 2531ndash33 Hebrews 1031)
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
The ldquomight-makes-rightrdquo crowd takes advantage of others
Terrorists plot murder and destroy Criminal cowards shoot innocent
children in schools and target moviegoers catching a Batman flick
Drug addicts steal amp kill Rapist traumatize their victims Greedy businessmen Identity thieves
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
A Reality - Good (godly) people do suffer
Suffering of Able - Gen 4 Suffering of Job - Job 120-22
210 1315 James 511 Suffering of Joseph - Gen
3723-36 391-4114 Suffering of Paul - 2Cor
1122-30 127-10 Suffering of Jesus Phili 25-9
ldquoAn obedient faith in Jesus
Christ does not guarantee a good life but
a perfect eternityrdquo
James 116-17 (NKJV)
16 Do not be deceived my beloved brethren 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is
from above and comes down from the Father of lights with
whom there is no variation or shadow
of turning
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Creation (Genesis 1) Everything God made was pronounced
ldquovery goodrdquo (Gen 131) Eden was an incomparable paradise -
no sickness disease pathogens genetic flaws viruses etc
Natural laws were implemented for manrsquos good - No harm could come to them as long as they didnrsquot violate Godrsquos law
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Fall (Genesis 3) When Adam amp Eve sinned everything
changed (Gen 314-19) Humanity was subject to the sweat of
toil the pain of thorns amp death - ldquotill thou return unto the groundrdquo (Gen 317ndash19 22ndash24 Rom 512 Heb 927 Eccl 121-6 Ps 9010 James 413-16)
Entropy began when man sinned
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Flood (Genesis 6ndash8) Godrsquos judgment due to the wickedness
of man - (Gen 65-711-13) Reduced lifespan mentioned in 61-4 -
something changed after the flood that drastically reduced the years men live
The breaking of the firmament caused climatic changes with storms and other types of natural disasters
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
Why did Adam amp Eve suffer - (Gen 317-19)
Davidrsquos sins had devastating consequences - (2 Sam 127-14)
We are all born with the ability to choose good or evil - (Joshua 2415 Rom 616-18)
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
We reap what we sow - for every action there is a related consequence (Deut 3015-20 Gal 67-9)
For every sin there is a negative consequence - some more evident than others - (Crime immorality alcohol amp drug abuse gossip envy etc)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Israel lost the battle at Ai due to Achanrsquos sin - (Josh 710-12)
Jonahrsquos rebellion caused a shiprsquos crew to be caught in a storm (Jon 114)
Herod left a whole village to grieve (Matthew 216ndash18)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Innocents have always suffered because others choose greed lust hate addiction and selfishness
People are killed on highways every day by drinking drivers
Slander amp gossip have ruined reputations amp lives - James 356
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Children suffer because a parent is addicted to gambling drugs alcohol
Divorce is a treacherous act that brings pain amp suffering - Mal 213-16
Parents suffer when their children choose the path of sin amp rebellion
We do not sin in a vacuum - Rom 147
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
God allows the freedom for men to choose evil
When Cainrsquos anger turned violent (Gen 45ndash8) God did not stop him
The antediluvian world was filled with violence - Gen 6511
God will eventually right the scales of justice at the final tribunal (Matthew 2531ndash33 Hebrews 1031)
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
The ldquomight-makes-rightrdquo crowd takes advantage of others
Terrorists plot murder and destroy Criminal cowards shoot innocent
children in schools and target moviegoers catching a Batman flick
Drug addicts steal amp kill Rapist traumatize their victims Greedy businessmen Identity thieves
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
ldquoAn obedient faith in Jesus
Christ does not guarantee a good life but
a perfect eternityrdquo
James 116-17 (NKJV)
16 Do not be deceived my beloved brethren 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is
from above and comes down from the Father of lights with
whom there is no variation or shadow
of turning
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Creation (Genesis 1) Everything God made was pronounced
ldquovery goodrdquo (Gen 131) Eden was an incomparable paradise -
no sickness disease pathogens genetic flaws viruses etc
Natural laws were implemented for manrsquos good - No harm could come to them as long as they didnrsquot violate Godrsquos law
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Fall (Genesis 3) When Adam amp Eve sinned everything
changed (Gen 314-19) Humanity was subject to the sweat of
toil the pain of thorns amp death - ldquotill thou return unto the groundrdquo (Gen 317ndash19 22ndash24 Rom 512 Heb 927 Eccl 121-6 Ps 9010 James 413-16)
Entropy began when man sinned
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Flood (Genesis 6ndash8) Godrsquos judgment due to the wickedness
of man - (Gen 65-711-13) Reduced lifespan mentioned in 61-4 -
something changed after the flood that drastically reduced the years men live
The breaking of the firmament caused climatic changes with storms and other types of natural disasters
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
Why did Adam amp Eve suffer - (Gen 317-19)
Davidrsquos sins had devastating consequences - (2 Sam 127-14)
We are all born with the ability to choose good or evil - (Joshua 2415 Rom 616-18)
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
We reap what we sow - for every action there is a related consequence (Deut 3015-20 Gal 67-9)
For every sin there is a negative consequence - some more evident than others - (Crime immorality alcohol amp drug abuse gossip envy etc)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Israel lost the battle at Ai due to Achanrsquos sin - (Josh 710-12)
Jonahrsquos rebellion caused a shiprsquos crew to be caught in a storm (Jon 114)
Herod left a whole village to grieve (Matthew 216ndash18)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Innocents have always suffered because others choose greed lust hate addiction and selfishness
People are killed on highways every day by drinking drivers
Slander amp gossip have ruined reputations amp lives - James 356
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Children suffer because a parent is addicted to gambling drugs alcohol
Divorce is a treacherous act that brings pain amp suffering - Mal 213-16
Parents suffer when their children choose the path of sin amp rebellion
We do not sin in a vacuum - Rom 147
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
God allows the freedom for men to choose evil
When Cainrsquos anger turned violent (Gen 45ndash8) God did not stop him
The antediluvian world was filled with violence - Gen 6511
God will eventually right the scales of justice at the final tribunal (Matthew 2531ndash33 Hebrews 1031)
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
The ldquomight-makes-rightrdquo crowd takes advantage of others
Terrorists plot murder and destroy Criminal cowards shoot innocent
children in schools and target moviegoers catching a Batman flick
Drug addicts steal amp kill Rapist traumatize their victims Greedy businessmen Identity thieves
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
James 116-17 (NKJV)
16 Do not be deceived my beloved brethren 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is
from above and comes down from the Father of lights with
whom there is no variation or shadow
of turning
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Creation (Genesis 1) Everything God made was pronounced
ldquovery goodrdquo (Gen 131) Eden was an incomparable paradise -
no sickness disease pathogens genetic flaws viruses etc
Natural laws were implemented for manrsquos good - No harm could come to them as long as they didnrsquot violate Godrsquos law
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Fall (Genesis 3) When Adam amp Eve sinned everything
changed (Gen 314-19) Humanity was subject to the sweat of
toil the pain of thorns amp death - ldquotill thou return unto the groundrdquo (Gen 317ndash19 22ndash24 Rom 512 Heb 927 Eccl 121-6 Ps 9010 James 413-16)
Entropy began when man sinned
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Flood (Genesis 6ndash8) Godrsquos judgment due to the wickedness
of man - (Gen 65-711-13) Reduced lifespan mentioned in 61-4 -
something changed after the flood that drastically reduced the years men live
The breaking of the firmament caused climatic changes with storms and other types of natural disasters
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
Why did Adam amp Eve suffer - (Gen 317-19)
Davidrsquos sins had devastating consequences - (2 Sam 127-14)
We are all born with the ability to choose good or evil - (Joshua 2415 Rom 616-18)
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
We reap what we sow - for every action there is a related consequence (Deut 3015-20 Gal 67-9)
For every sin there is a negative consequence - some more evident than others - (Crime immorality alcohol amp drug abuse gossip envy etc)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Israel lost the battle at Ai due to Achanrsquos sin - (Josh 710-12)
Jonahrsquos rebellion caused a shiprsquos crew to be caught in a storm (Jon 114)
Herod left a whole village to grieve (Matthew 216ndash18)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Innocents have always suffered because others choose greed lust hate addiction and selfishness
People are killed on highways every day by drinking drivers
Slander amp gossip have ruined reputations amp lives - James 356
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Children suffer because a parent is addicted to gambling drugs alcohol
Divorce is a treacherous act that brings pain amp suffering - Mal 213-16
Parents suffer when their children choose the path of sin amp rebellion
We do not sin in a vacuum - Rom 147
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
God allows the freedom for men to choose evil
When Cainrsquos anger turned violent (Gen 45ndash8) God did not stop him
The antediluvian world was filled with violence - Gen 6511
God will eventually right the scales of justice at the final tribunal (Matthew 2531ndash33 Hebrews 1031)
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
The ldquomight-makes-rightrdquo crowd takes advantage of others
Terrorists plot murder and destroy Criminal cowards shoot innocent
children in schools and target moviegoers catching a Batman flick
Drug addicts steal amp kill Rapist traumatize their victims Greedy businessmen Identity thieves
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Creation (Genesis 1) Everything God made was pronounced
ldquovery goodrdquo (Gen 131) Eden was an incomparable paradise -
no sickness disease pathogens genetic flaws viruses etc
Natural laws were implemented for manrsquos good - No harm could come to them as long as they didnrsquot violate Godrsquos law
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Fall (Genesis 3) When Adam amp Eve sinned everything
changed (Gen 314-19) Humanity was subject to the sweat of
toil the pain of thorns amp death - ldquotill thou return unto the groundrdquo (Gen 317ndash19 22ndash24 Rom 512 Heb 927 Eccl 121-6 Ps 9010 James 413-16)
Entropy began when man sinned
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Flood (Genesis 6ndash8) Godrsquos judgment due to the wickedness
of man - (Gen 65-711-13) Reduced lifespan mentioned in 61-4 -
something changed after the flood that drastically reduced the years men live
The breaking of the firmament caused climatic changes with storms and other types of natural disasters
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
Why did Adam amp Eve suffer - (Gen 317-19)
Davidrsquos sins had devastating consequences - (2 Sam 127-14)
We are all born with the ability to choose good or evil - (Joshua 2415 Rom 616-18)
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
We reap what we sow - for every action there is a related consequence (Deut 3015-20 Gal 67-9)
For every sin there is a negative consequence - some more evident than others - (Crime immorality alcohol amp drug abuse gossip envy etc)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Israel lost the battle at Ai due to Achanrsquos sin - (Josh 710-12)
Jonahrsquos rebellion caused a shiprsquos crew to be caught in a storm (Jon 114)
Herod left a whole village to grieve (Matthew 216ndash18)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Innocents have always suffered because others choose greed lust hate addiction and selfishness
People are killed on highways every day by drinking drivers
Slander amp gossip have ruined reputations amp lives - James 356
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Children suffer because a parent is addicted to gambling drugs alcohol
Divorce is a treacherous act that brings pain amp suffering - Mal 213-16
Parents suffer when their children choose the path of sin amp rebellion
We do not sin in a vacuum - Rom 147
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
God allows the freedom for men to choose evil
When Cainrsquos anger turned violent (Gen 45ndash8) God did not stop him
The antediluvian world was filled with violence - Gen 6511
God will eventually right the scales of justice at the final tribunal (Matthew 2531ndash33 Hebrews 1031)
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
The ldquomight-makes-rightrdquo crowd takes advantage of others
Terrorists plot murder and destroy Criminal cowards shoot innocent
children in schools and target moviegoers catching a Batman flick
Drug addicts steal amp kill Rapist traumatize their victims Greedy businessmen Identity thieves
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Fall (Genesis 3) When Adam amp Eve sinned everything
changed (Gen 314-19) Humanity was subject to the sweat of
toil the pain of thorns amp death - ldquotill thou return unto the groundrdquo (Gen 317ndash19 22ndash24 Rom 512 Heb 927 Eccl 121-6 Ps 9010 James 413-16)
Entropy began when man sinned
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Flood (Genesis 6ndash8) Godrsquos judgment due to the wickedness
of man - (Gen 65-711-13) Reduced lifespan mentioned in 61-4 -
something changed after the flood that drastically reduced the years men live
The breaking of the firmament caused climatic changes with storms and other types of natural disasters
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
Why did Adam amp Eve suffer - (Gen 317-19)
Davidrsquos sins had devastating consequences - (2 Sam 127-14)
We are all born with the ability to choose good or evil - (Joshua 2415 Rom 616-18)
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
We reap what we sow - for every action there is a related consequence (Deut 3015-20 Gal 67-9)
For every sin there is a negative consequence - some more evident than others - (Crime immorality alcohol amp drug abuse gossip envy etc)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Israel lost the battle at Ai due to Achanrsquos sin - (Josh 710-12)
Jonahrsquos rebellion caused a shiprsquos crew to be caught in a storm (Jon 114)
Herod left a whole village to grieve (Matthew 216ndash18)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Innocents have always suffered because others choose greed lust hate addiction and selfishness
People are killed on highways every day by drinking drivers
Slander amp gossip have ruined reputations amp lives - James 356
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Children suffer because a parent is addicted to gambling drugs alcohol
Divorce is a treacherous act that brings pain amp suffering - Mal 213-16
Parents suffer when their children choose the path of sin amp rebellion
We do not sin in a vacuum - Rom 147
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
God allows the freedom for men to choose evil
When Cainrsquos anger turned violent (Gen 45ndash8) God did not stop him
The antediluvian world was filled with violence - Gen 6511
God will eventually right the scales of justice at the final tribunal (Matthew 2531ndash33 Hebrews 1031)
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
The ldquomight-makes-rightrdquo crowd takes advantage of others
Terrorists plot murder and destroy Criminal cowards shoot innocent
children in schools and target moviegoers catching a Batman flick
Drug addicts steal amp kill Rapist traumatize their victims Greedy businessmen Identity thieves
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
Due To Sin Mankind amp His Environment Became Subject To Hardship Sickness amp Death
The Flood (Genesis 6ndash8) Godrsquos judgment due to the wickedness
of man - (Gen 65-711-13) Reduced lifespan mentioned in 61-4 -
something changed after the flood that drastically reduced the years men live
The breaking of the firmament caused climatic changes with storms and other types of natural disasters
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
Why did Adam amp Eve suffer - (Gen 317-19)
Davidrsquos sins had devastating consequences - (2 Sam 127-14)
We are all born with the ability to choose good or evil - (Joshua 2415 Rom 616-18)
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
We reap what we sow - for every action there is a related consequence (Deut 3015-20 Gal 67-9)
For every sin there is a negative consequence - some more evident than others - (Crime immorality alcohol amp drug abuse gossip envy etc)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Israel lost the battle at Ai due to Achanrsquos sin - (Josh 710-12)
Jonahrsquos rebellion caused a shiprsquos crew to be caught in a storm (Jon 114)
Herod left a whole village to grieve (Matthew 216ndash18)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Innocents have always suffered because others choose greed lust hate addiction and selfishness
People are killed on highways every day by drinking drivers
Slander amp gossip have ruined reputations amp lives - James 356
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Children suffer because a parent is addicted to gambling drugs alcohol
Divorce is a treacherous act that brings pain amp suffering - Mal 213-16
Parents suffer when their children choose the path of sin amp rebellion
We do not sin in a vacuum - Rom 147
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
God allows the freedom for men to choose evil
When Cainrsquos anger turned violent (Gen 45ndash8) God did not stop him
The antediluvian world was filled with violence - Gen 6511
God will eventually right the scales of justice at the final tribunal (Matthew 2531ndash33 Hebrews 1031)
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
The ldquomight-makes-rightrdquo crowd takes advantage of others
Terrorists plot murder and destroy Criminal cowards shoot innocent
children in schools and target moviegoers catching a Batman flick
Drug addicts steal amp kill Rapist traumatize their victims Greedy businessmen Identity thieves
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
Why did Adam amp Eve suffer - (Gen 317-19)
Davidrsquos sins had devastating consequences - (2 Sam 127-14)
We are all born with the ability to choose good or evil - (Joshua 2415 Rom 616-18)
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
We reap what we sow - for every action there is a related consequence (Deut 3015-20 Gal 67-9)
For every sin there is a negative consequence - some more evident than others - (Crime immorality alcohol amp drug abuse gossip envy etc)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Israel lost the battle at Ai due to Achanrsquos sin - (Josh 710-12)
Jonahrsquos rebellion caused a shiprsquos crew to be caught in a storm (Jon 114)
Herod left a whole village to grieve (Matthew 216ndash18)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Innocents have always suffered because others choose greed lust hate addiction and selfishness
People are killed on highways every day by drinking drivers
Slander amp gossip have ruined reputations amp lives - James 356
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Children suffer because a parent is addicted to gambling drugs alcohol
Divorce is a treacherous act that brings pain amp suffering - Mal 213-16
Parents suffer when their children choose the path of sin amp rebellion
We do not sin in a vacuum - Rom 147
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
God allows the freedom for men to choose evil
When Cainrsquos anger turned violent (Gen 45ndash8) God did not stop him
The antediluvian world was filled with violence - Gen 6511
God will eventually right the scales of justice at the final tribunal (Matthew 2531ndash33 Hebrews 1031)
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
The ldquomight-makes-rightrdquo crowd takes advantage of others
Terrorists plot murder and destroy Criminal cowards shoot innocent
children in schools and target moviegoers catching a Batman flick
Drug addicts steal amp kill Rapist traumatize their victims Greedy businessmen Identity thieves
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
We Are Foolish amp Make Bad Decisions
Suffering can be and often is self-inflicted
We reap what we sow - for every action there is a related consequence (Deut 3015-20 Gal 67-9)
For every sin there is a negative consequence - some more evident than others - (Crime immorality alcohol amp drug abuse gossip envy etc)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Israel lost the battle at Ai due to Achanrsquos sin - (Josh 710-12)
Jonahrsquos rebellion caused a shiprsquos crew to be caught in a storm (Jon 114)
Herod left a whole village to grieve (Matthew 216ndash18)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Innocents have always suffered because others choose greed lust hate addiction and selfishness
People are killed on highways every day by drinking drivers
Slander amp gossip have ruined reputations amp lives - James 356
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Children suffer because a parent is addicted to gambling drugs alcohol
Divorce is a treacherous act that brings pain amp suffering - Mal 213-16
Parents suffer when their children choose the path of sin amp rebellion
We do not sin in a vacuum - Rom 147
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
God allows the freedom for men to choose evil
When Cainrsquos anger turned violent (Gen 45ndash8) God did not stop him
The antediluvian world was filled with violence - Gen 6511
God will eventually right the scales of justice at the final tribunal (Matthew 2531ndash33 Hebrews 1031)
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
The ldquomight-makes-rightrdquo crowd takes advantage of others
Terrorists plot murder and destroy Criminal cowards shoot innocent
children in schools and target moviegoers catching a Batman flick
Drug addicts steal amp kill Rapist traumatize their victims Greedy businessmen Identity thieves
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Israel lost the battle at Ai due to Achanrsquos sin - (Josh 710-12)
Jonahrsquos rebellion caused a shiprsquos crew to be caught in a storm (Jon 114)
Herod left a whole village to grieve (Matthew 216ndash18)
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Innocents have always suffered because others choose greed lust hate addiction and selfishness
People are killed on highways every day by drinking drivers
Slander amp gossip have ruined reputations amp lives - James 356
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Children suffer because a parent is addicted to gambling drugs alcohol
Divorce is a treacherous act that brings pain amp suffering - Mal 213-16
Parents suffer when their children choose the path of sin amp rebellion
We do not sin in a vacuum - Rom 147
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
God allows the freedom for men to choose evil
When Cainrsquos anger turned violent (Gen 45ndash8) God did not stop him
The antediluvian world was filled with violence - Gen 6511
God will eventually right the scales of justice at the final tribunal (Matthew 2531ndash33 Hebrews 1031)
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
The ldquomight-makes-rightrdquo crowd takes advantage of others
Terrorists plot murder and destroy Criminal cowards shoot innocent
children in schools and target moviegoers catching a Batman flick
Drug addicts steal amp kill Rapist traumatize their victims Greedy businessmen Identity thieves
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Innocents have always suffered because others choose greed lust hate addiction and selfishness
People are killed on highways every day by drinking drivers
Slander amp gossip have ruined reputations amp lives - James 356
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Children suffer because a parent is addicted to gambling drugs alcohol
Divorce is a treacherous act that brings pain amp suffering - Mal 213-16
Parents suffer when their children choose the path of sin amp rebellion
We do not sin in a vacuum - Rom 147
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
God allows the freedom for men to choose evil
When Cainrsquos anger turned violent (Gen 45ndash8) God did not stop him
The antediluvian world was filled with violence - Gen 6511
God will eventually right the scales of justice at the final tribunal (Matthew 2531ndash33 Hebrews 1031)
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
The ldquomight-makes-rightrdquo crowd takes advantage of others
Terrorists plot murder and destroy Criminal cowards shoot innocent
children in schools and target moviegoers catching a Batman flick
Drug addicts steal amp kill Rapist traumatize their victims Greedy businessmen Identity thieves
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
We Are Connected Thus The Potential To Be Injured By Otherrsquos Decisions
Much of the pain in this world is collateral
Children suffer because a parent is addicted to gambling drugs alcohol
Divorce is a treacherous act that brings pain amp suffering - Mal 213-16
Parents suffer when their children choose the path of sin amp rebellion
We do not sin in a vacuum - Rom 147
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
God allows the freedom for men to choose evil
When Cainrsquos anger turned violent (Gen 45ndash8) God did not stop him
The antediluvian world was filled with violence - Gen 6511
God will eventually right the scales of justice at the final tribunal (Matthew 2531ndash33 Hebrews 1031)
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
The ldquomight-makes-rightrdquo crowd takes advantage of others
Terrorists plot murder and destroy Criminal cowards shoot innocent
children in schools and target moviegoers catching a Batman flick
Drug addicts steal amp kill Rapist traumatize their victims Greedy businessmen Identity thieves
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
God allows the freedom for men to choose evil
When Cainrsquos anger turned violent (Gen 45ndash8) God did not stop him
The antediluvian world was filled with violence - Gen 6511
God will eventually right the scales of justice at the final tribunal (Matthew 2531ndash33 Hebrews 1031)
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
The ldquomight-makes-rightrdquo crowd takes advantage of others
Terrorists plot murder and destroy Criminal cowards shoot innocent
children in schools and target moviegoers catching a Batman flick
Drug addicts steal amp kill Rapist traumatize their victims Greedy businessmen Identity thieves
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
We Are Vulnerable amp Suffer From Manrsquos Inhumanity To Man
The ldquomight-makes-rightrdquo crowd takes advantage of others
Terrorists plot murder and destroy Criminal cowards shoot innocent
children in schools and target moviegoers catching a Batman flick
Drug addicts steal amp kill Rapist traumatize their victims Greedy businessmen Identity thieves
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightJohn 319ndash20 (NKJV)
19 And this is the condemnation that the light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light
lest his deeds should be exposed
Matthew 2725 (NKJV) And all the people answered and said His blood be on
us and on our children
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
Those In Darkness Hate Those In The LightChristians in the NT suffered at the hands of their enemies
Jesus was executed on a cross even though He lived a sinless life (Matthew 2735)
His followers would also suffer in this world (John 1633)
ldquoYea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutionrdquo (2 Timothy 312)
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
Our days are full of trouble ndash Job 141Suffering is a consequence of manrsquos sin ndash Gen 319 Rom 512We are sojourners pilgrims through a world full of hardship amp trouble ndash (the troubles of this life should prompt us to seek something better) - Heb 1113-16 1 Pet 211We should realize that EVERYTHING in this world is temporary (including its troubles) ndash 1 John 215-17 2 Cor 48-916-18
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
Understanding the purpose of trials ndash James 12-16 513-18 Cast our cares upon the Lord for He cares for us ndash 1 Pet 56-11 Heb 1356Prepare For Storms before they come ndash Mat 724-27 Luke 2136 2 Pet 15-10 Guard against anxiety worry ndash Mat 625-34 Phili 44-13 1 Cor 1013Enjoy the good times amp be thankful ndash Eccl 518 1 Tim 617 James 117
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13
ldquoGod washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall
come no Morerdquo - Henry Ward Beecher
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under
the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due
time 7 casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 8 Be sober be vigilant
because your adversary the devil walks about like
a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour 9 Resist him steadfast in the faith knowing that the same sufferings are
experienced by your brotherhood in the world
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
1 Peter 56ndash10 (NKJV) 10 But may the God of all grace who called
us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus after you have suffered a while
perfect establish strengthen and
settle you
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
Charts by Don McClainPrepared August 15-17 2013 Preached August 18 2013
West 65th Street church of ChristPO Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219
501-568-1062Prepared using Keynote
Email ndash donmcclainsbcglobalnet More Keynote PPT amp Audio Sermons
httpw65stchurchofchristorgcocsermons
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