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The Comfort of God

James Rochford
2 Corinthians 1:1-11

God's comfort is referred to 29 times in the apostle Paul's second letter to the Corinthians. This is not sappy sentimentalism, Paul graphically describes the reality of suffering but describes the comfort of God in equally powerful terms. And the comfort of God increases as our suffering for Christ increases. We can learn to suffer victoriously by giving thanks, trusting in key Biblical promises, and persevering in faith.

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Persevering Through Failure

Ryan Lowery
John 21:1-11

The last chapter in the book of John shows an interesting interaction between the resurrected Jesus and the apostle Peter. Jesus knew about Peter's shortcomings and he didn't stay silent about them. He showed Peter his potential, warned him of his weaknesses, and prayed for Peter's success. While Peter failed by denying Christ three time, failure can reveal our true heart - whether we are serving for our selves and our own glory or serving out of gratitude.

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Elijah's Downward Spiral

Jim Leffel
1 Kings 19:1-18

Standing up to the prophets of Baal took its toll on Elijah. Afterwards, he started going on a downward spiral. He began to let his fears control him. God ministered to Elijah and lovingly reminds him of things that Elijah can't see. This teaching covers how devastating fear can be in our lives and how to not allow fear to control us.

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God's Comfort

Chris Risley
2 Corinthians 1:1-11

The Corinthian Church is hurting after a stern, but loving word of correction from Paul. Paul writes to them about receiving comfort from God. We can draw principles for suffering today, when we learn that God comforts us, not to alleviate all our pain, but to help us be a blessing to others and learn deeper dependence on him.

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Withstanding Spiritual Agony

Dennis McCallum
2 Corinthians 2:12-3:4

Paul withstands various forms of sufferings including emotional and psychological. He worries about the Corinthians being taken advantage of by the devil and that they will fall away from God. Being a follower of God can bring the same type of suffering. Through this, God uses His church to reach people who don't know God.

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Affliction and Comfort

Dennis McCallum
2 Corinthians 1:1-11

God is the God of all comfort. He comforts those who suffer. There are many different types of suffering and people who believe in Christ will suffer for their beliefs. Through this suffering, God can transform his followers into people who are more Christlike. God also uses a believer's sufferings to help others.

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The Crucifixion of Jesus

Ryan Lowery
Psalms 22

The cross of Christ demonstrates God's unconditional commitment to our ultimate good. We also see that we are loved, valued, broken, and we have a choice to make.

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The Waiting is the Hardest Part

Liz Sweet
Psalms 130:5

Waiting is an inevitable and frustrating part of life, and the Christian life is not exempt. Though we often short circuit what God wants to do through our waiting, waiting is necessary. This is in part because God is sovereign and knows what is best far beyond our own perceptions. This means that He also has His own timing. We often yearn for growth and change but they take time, as does forming a deeper relationship with our Creator. As we examine reasons why we are called to wait, and who the God is that calls us to wait, we can arrive at a confident hope in our Lord.

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Suffering - Pastoral Care or Apologetics?

Pat Reeder
1 Peter 3:15

Unfortunately some of us have been perpetrators or victims of apologetics used during sensitive and difficult times that are cringe-worthy. How do we balance providing truth and biblical answers in times of suffering with being a caring and sensitive friend? This workshop helps practically break down scenarios and address appropriate responses to others' suffering based on timing and relationship, amongst other factors. As we learn some practical steps in both pastoral cases and apologetical cases, we become better equipped to provide thoughtful responses to others around us.

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