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Battling Discouragement in Ministry

Doug O'Malley

A life dedicated to ministry requires perseverance. There are times of discouragement, deep pain, and failure. Whether it is seeing friends say no to God or facing our own personal weaknesses and failure, doing ministry is tough. How do we face setbacks and discouragement in ministry faithfully? How can we learn not to give up during times of discouragement but actually thrive and grow?

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The Eternal Weight of Glory

Gary DeLashmutt

The Christian life is described in the Bible as one which requires perseverance in a spiritual war. Gary DeLashmutt examines the connection between the eternal life and the endurance required in the Christian life. By increasingly anticipating life in Heaven with God, the current issues of this life are not eliminated, but put in proper perspective.

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The Results of our Justification

Conrad Hilario
Romans 5:1-11

Paul outlines several results of our justification, including peace, hope, perseverance, and the ability to rejoice, even in suffering.

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From Suffering to Glory

Chris Risley
Romans 8:14-39

Paul explains that God uses suffering in the life of the Christian to break away the outer man so that the Spirit can shine through us. Though unpleasant, when we take a godly perspective on suffering and draw near to God in trust and humility, he can use suffering to refine our character and make us more effective in ministry.

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Persevering in Faith

Ryan Lowery
Hebrews 3:3-19

The author of Hebrews warns his audience not to harden their hearts during difficult times, lest they not be able to enter God's rest. This passage is not talking about heaven, but rather experiencing the blessings and abundant life God wants to give us as we follow him. We can avoid hardening our hearts by spending quiet time listening to God, guarding our heart, giving generously, avoiding the trap of sin, and persevering to the end.

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Power Perfected in Weakness

Conrad Hilario
2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Paul describes his "thorn in the flesh," as an undisclosed suffering that remained with him despite prayers for God to take it away. From Paul's example, we can learn how to draw near to God during suffering and, though we may never fully understand it, experience God's grace and power in the midst of it.

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The Thorn in the Flesh

James Rochford
2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10

Paul continues his defense against false teachers, reluctantly citing his credentials and history of faithful service to Christ, which often involved severe suffering. Paul's response to his "thorn in the flesh" is instructive for believers today, as he draws near to God in his suffering and allows it to develop greater humility in his heart.

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God and Evil

Jim Leffel
2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10

The Bible offers a unique satisfying explanation of why evil exists--and continues to exist. Through studying the Bible, we see that God is not silent about our suffering, but instead offers a resolution to the problem of evil that ultimately answers our need for comfort now and triumph in the future.

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A Thorn in the Flesh

Dennis McCallum
2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10

Paul is plagued by a "thorn in flesh". He asks God to remove his suffering, but God allows it to continue. This teaching covers God's response to Paul and how Christians can grow in any circumstance.

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