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Guest, John - Pain is the Name of the Game

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Pain Is the Name of the Game
by John Guest
Text: Philippians 3:10
Topic: How to suffer well
Big Idea: Since we all suffer, it is better to suffer with Christ than without him.
Keywords: Adversity; Christ, burden bearer; Difficulties; Hardship; Pain; Presence of God; Suffering


Introduction:
  • Philippians 3:10
  • Illustration: A woman faces the uncertainty of breast cancer surgery.
  • Illustration: A Christian businessman hides the fact that his family is torn by mental illness.
  • We may look fine on the surface, but everyone has to deal with suffering.
Suffering is an opportunity for us to grow.
  • Hebrews 12:6, 10
  • Illustration: C.S. Lewis quote on hearing God through suffering.
  • Scripture tells us to welcome adversity, embrace hardship as something God is using for our good.
  • Illustration: Guest describes the challenge of disciplining his 3-year-old.
We all must play hurt.
  • 1 Thessalonians 2:2
  • Illustration: The majority of pastors are crushed by their congregations yet continue to minister.
  • When believers are in pain we must keep on with the game.
Better to suffer with Christ than without him.
  • Illustration: Simon and Garfunkel were wrong when they sang, "I am a Rock."
  • Hebrews 4:15
  • Suffering with Jesus is suffering alongside the one who has resurrection power.
Conclusion
  • Illustration: On Guest’s first day as a Christian, he realized he was no longer alone.


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