Lancaster Baptist Church
LBC Sunday Morning - April 14
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Locations & Times
Lancaster Baptist Church
4020 E Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA 93535, USA
Sunday 8:15 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM
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https://www.lancasterbaptist.org/guestTitle: Courage in the Struggle
Text: Philippinas 1:12-19
Speaker: Pastor Paul Chappell
Text: Philippinas 1:12-19
Speaker: Pastor Paul Chappell
Introduction
I. The Reality of Persecution
A. The Perception of Persecution
B. The Progress through Persecution
- THE GOSPEL IS FURTHERED
Quote: “The apostle’s recent experiences have had the same effect on the gospel message as the work of sturdy engineers has on the progress of an army. These men are sent ahead in order to remove obstructions and clear the roads for the rest of the army.”—Hendriksen
II. The Relentless Problems
A. The Problem of Motives
- ONE PREACHES FOR ENVY AND STRIFE
- ONE PREACHES FOR GOOD WILL
- GOD IS FAITHFUL
B. The Proof of Motives
- ONE PREACHES WITH CONTENTION
- CHRISTIANS ARE ENCOURAGED
- ONE RELIEVES AFFLICTION
III. The Rejoicing of Patience
A. Christ Was Preached
- IN PRETENSE
- IN TRUTH
B. Paul Rejoiced
Conclusion
Decision
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