Valley Church
We look forward to worshipping with you today!
Welcome to Valley!
We are so glad that you could celebrate with us today.
· SUFFERING AVOIDANCE is a way of life for most people.
· Some seem to have NO DESIRE to avoid suffering.
Philippians 3:10 CSB
Acts 7:1 CSB
· Peace is not a FEELING; it is a CONDITION.
Philippians 4:4-8 CSB
As a Follower of Jesus Christ:
1. EXPECT times of suffering.
1 Peter 4:8 CSB
As a Follower of Jesus Christ:
2. Expect some will try to diminish your INTENSITY for Christ.
Acts 5:40-41 CSB
Acts 7:54 CSB
Acts 7:58 CSB
As a Follower of Jesus Christ:
3. Expect that obedience to Christ will invite OPPOSITION.
Acts 7:2-50 CSB
Acts 7:51-53 CSB
When you face times of Suffering:
1. Know you will have the PRESENCE of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 7:55-56 CSB
Acts 7:59-60 CSB
When you face times of Suffering:
2. Know your suffering will IMPACT others.
Acts 7:58 CSB
Acts 8:1-3 CSB
Philippians 3:10 CSB
When you face times of Suffering:
3. Know that we are not called to a life of COMFORT.
Mark 8:34-36 CSB
When you face times of Suffering:
4. Know that God makes death a SERVANT.
John 14:1-2 CSB