We are shifting our focus from enduring suffering, to rejoicing. But we are still going to be talking about suffering. Since the focus is on joy and rejoicing, how does that work when you are called to endure suffering? Well part of that answer is given in the title, but for a better fuller answer, listen to the entire sermons.

Acts 5:41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.

1 Peter 4:13

2 Cor. 4:17

Romans 8:18

2 Cor. 6:4-10

Luke 6:22-23

1 Peter 4:1-9

1 Peter 4:10-13

Acts 5:41

1 Peter 4:12-16

1 Peter 4:16-19

Hebrews 12:2

John 16:20-22