The Vineyard Church
A New Resilience: God's Perspective on Suffering
Pastor Mark Pope October 30/31, 2021
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The Vineyard Church
16219 Jackson Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46544, USA
Saturday 5:30 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 9:50 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM
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Question:
How do I respond to hardship?
Does pain derail my life?
How do I respond to hardship?
Does pain derail my life?
Main Point #1
Successful suffering requires...
An unusually positive perspective.
Successful suffering requires...
An unusually positive perspective.
Subpoint:
Paul has an uncommon ability to see the bright side.
Paul has an uncommon ability to see the bright side.
Question:
What perspective do I bring when trials come?
What perspective do I bring when trials come?
Positive Spiritual Perspective
•Takes time
•May require a decision
•Is affected by input
•Takes time
•May require a decision
•Is affected by input
Main Point #2
Successful suffering requires...
A significantly inward focus.
Successful suffering requires...
A significantly inward focus.
Subpoint:
Although our bodies are destined to fall apart, our spirits are designed to rise above.
Although our bodies are destined to fall apart, our spirits are designed to rise above.
Definition:
Inwardly-ἔσω(es'-o)within, inside, inner man, soul, conscience
Inwardly-ἔσω(es'-o)within, inside, inner man, soul, conscience
Question:
How am I doing at nurturing my inner life?
How am I doing at nurturing my inner life?
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