Key Idea: Our love for Christ changes our view of suffering   Three ways our love of Christ changes our view of suffering: I. Displaces our idol of comfort (v.1-6) II. Determines who we live for (v.7-14) III. Directs all glory to God (v.15-20)

Key Idea: Let your life be completely centered on Christ so that it has a multiplying effect on other people that last into eternity.

Two dangers: I. The Danger of misplaced affections II. The Danger of following Christ

Key Idea: The Lord, through the agency of His church, carries His people in the service of the gospel through difficult times and discouragement.

Key Idea: The gospel brings hope in the midst of all situations.

Key Idea: We must be fueled by a high view of God in order to bring the gospel to all nations.

I. Set on the foundation of God’s Word II. Saturated with worship III. Submitting to the Spirit IV. Sending out our best V. Supporting those who are sent

Praxis Vision: Praxis is a community of young adults devoted to loving Christ and living for the glory of God.   Praxis Mission: Praxis seeks to carry out its vision by faithfully preaching God’s Word, sacrificially committing to one another, humbly serving the church, and actively making disciples.   Key Idea: The people of God are sovereignly and uniquely called together for the purpose of ministry