Tragedy13 Accidents13 Sickness13

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