1.  Trials and joy

     A. God is working in me                                                       

     B.  God is working on me                                                 

     C.  God is working through me                                       

2.  Trials produce endurance and growth

     A. Fortitude, toughness to not quit

     B. Maturity, seasoned 

     C. Completeness, competency

     D. Not lacking, skills are there

3.  Trials lead to prayer for wisdom

     A. God gives generously and without grudge 

     B. God answers those who pray in faith (single-minded)

     C. God won’t answer double minded Christians

4. Trials will lead to victory

     A. Crown of Life

1.  Resurrection confirms the cross

     A. Confirmation that Jesus is the Son of God    

     B.  Confirmation that Jesus is the Savior            

     C.  Confirmation that Jesus is Lord                          

2.  Change from the cross

     A. Apostle John– Power of preaching

     B. Simon of Cyrene– Power of providence of God

     C. Soldier—Power of the Hand of God

     D. Thief—Power of testimonies about Jesus

     E. Nicodemus and Joseph—Power of the Word

3.  Power of the cross

     A. Forgive sin

     B. Transform lives

     C. Eternal life

1.  This is My Body

     A. Reminded of the virgin birth                                    

     B.  Reminded of His sinless life                                      

     C. Reminded of His submissive spirit

2.  This is My Blood 

     A. Substitutionary sacrifice  

     B. Satisfy justice of God

     C. Secure the New Covenant

3.  His  promised return

     A. For the redeemed

     B. The rapture of the church

     C. Marriage Supper of the Lamb

4.  The opportunity today

     A. To examine ourselves

     B. To give thanks to God

     C. To commit ourselves afresh

     D. To proclaim the gospel

1.  Jesus mission for people

     A. Jesus was teaching the Bible                                

     B.  Jesus was preaching the gospel                           

     C.  Jesus was healing the hurting                              

2.  Jesus compassion for people

     A. Jesus had compassion for those weary

     B. Jesus had compassion for  those scattered

     C. Jesus had compassion for those shepherdless

3.  Where are the harvest workers

     A. Heart of carelessness

     B. Heart of prayerlessness

     C. Heart of fearfulness

4.  The harvest is great

     A. Pray for workers

     B. See the opportunities

     C. Start where you are

1. I am a debtor

   A.  I am forgiven of my sin debt                                           B.  I have undeserved grace

C.  I am commissioned to share the gospel                         

2. I am ready

    A. I know the gospel 

    B. I am eager to share the gospel

    C. I am excited to share the gospel

 3.  I am not ashamed

      A. Cross of Christ

      B. Power of God

      C. Eternal salvation

     D. Everyone who believes

1. The greatest decision

    A.  The greatest event                                                      

    B.  The greatest love                                                        

    C.  The greatest cost                              

    D. The greatest victory

2. The authority to make disciples

     A. Going to all nations

     B. Baptizing all Christians

     C. Teaching all commandments

 3.  The promise to always be present

      A. Wherever you go

     B. Whoever you speak

     C. Whenever you teach

1.  It is not found

     A. In money                                                                                  

     B.  In success                                                                                 

     C. In feeling good                                                                             

     D. In the latest fad

2.  In the extremes 

     A. Poor or rich  

     B. Hungry or full

     C. Nothing or plenty

 3.  In Christ alone

     A. Christ that gives life

     B. Christ that gives hope

     C. Christ that provides security

     D. Christ that brings good

     E. Christ that changes lives

1.  Forgive and seek harmony 

     A. Impact on the church                                                               

     B.  Quench the Spirit                                                                 

     C.  Harm your witness                                                        

2.  Rejoice in the Lord always

     A. God is greater than your circumstances

     B. God is worthy of praise

     C. Jesus is alive

 3.  Joy from the Lord in your life

     A. Graciousness seen by all

     B. The Lord’s presence in your life

     C. Less worry and more prayer and peace

1.  Confession and Commitment  

     A. I am not perfect                                                                              

     B.  I will not make excuses                                                       

     C.  I will not quit                                                                              

     D.  I will stay focused                                       

2.  Forgetting my past

     A. Forgiven sin and failures

     B. Factual suffering

     C. Faithful successes

 3.  Focus on the goal (future)

     A. To honor Jesus

     B. To live for Jesus

     C. To be with Jesus

 4.  Running to win (present)

     A. Running with discipline

     B. Running with purpose

     C. Running with others

1.  Do away with complaining

     A. It is addictive                                                                              

     B.  It is contagious

C.  It is destructive                                                                              

2.  Complaining has the wrong focus

     A. Focus is on circumstances not God

     B. Focus is on problem not the solution

     C. Focus is on past not the future

     D. Focus is on failure not success

 3.  Questions to consider

     A. Am I blameless or to blame?

     B. Am I helping or harming?

     C. Am I fitting in or standing out?

     D. Am I leading others to Christ or standing in the way?

 4. Changing my attitude

     A. Let the Holy Spirit shine

     B. Focus on God’s attributes and being a child of God

     C. Be thankful

     D. Be helpful

     E. Be accountable