Clearbranch UMC
ClearBranch is a United Methodist Church serving the Trussville/Argo area of northeast Jefferson County, Alabama.
Our Mission is
to ENGAGE people through relational ministry,
to EQUIP disciples for Christ, and
to EMPLOY their gifts through missions.
The Vision of Clearbranch UMC is Transformed Lives offering the Transforming Love of Christ
Series: Passage
Sermon Title: Stronger Through Struggle
Key Scriptures: Philippians 3:10 (NIV)
10 I want to know Christ-yes, to know the power of His resurrection and participation in His sufferings
The Key: One without Sin, None without Suffering
Suffering doesn't SURPRISE
Philippians 1:29-30 (NIV)
Philippians 1:29-30 (NIV)
29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to BELIEVE in him, but also to SUFFER for him, 30 since you are going through the SAME STRUGGLE you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.
Suffering doesn't COMPARE
Philippians 3:7-11 (NIV)
Philippians 3:7-11 (NIV)
7 But whatever were gains to me I now CONSIDER LOSS for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I CONSIDER EVERYTHING A LOSS because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I CONSIDER THEM GARBAGE, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. 10 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION and PARTICIPATION IN HIS SUFFERINGS, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.
Suffering doesn't OVERCOME
Philippians 4:4 (NIV)
Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
Philippians 4:4 (NIV)
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Challenge Questions:
How will you respond to suffering this week?
How will you put suffering in its proper perspective this week?
How will you let God use your brokenness and struggles this week?
Worship Set:
Songs for Sunday;
Look To The Son - Hillsong Worship;
Worthy of Your Name - Passion;
Great I Am - New Life Worship;
It Is Well - Kristene Dimarco;
God With Us - Bryan & Katie Torwalt