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1 Peter 2:18-25 Responding to Unjust Treatment
https://aboundingjoy.com/Podcasts/1Peter/1Peter_2_18-25_Responding_to_Injustice.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadUnjust treatment presents a challenge to any Christian. Fortunately, Jesus has left us a perfect example and God has given us clear instructions in His Word. This meditation on 1 Peter 2:16-25 is the conclusion of […]
1 Peter 1 Introduction to 1 Peter–Christian Suffering
https://aboundingjoy.com/Podcasts/1Peter/1Peter_2_18-25_intro.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThese are introductory comments to 1 Peter and the theme of suffering, leading to a study of 1 Peter 2:18ff and the correct Christian response to unjust treatment (covered in the following podcast).
Fiery Trials 7 of 7 (The Shoes of Peace)
https://aboundingjoy.com/Podcasts/Trials/Fiery_Trials_7_peace.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhen we are prepared to to battle with the enemy by having put on the good news of God’s perfect peace, we are protected from slipping and falling or being immobilized by worry, anxiety, intimidation, or […]
Fiery Trials 6 of 7 (“Why is this happening to me?”)
https://aboundingjoy.com/Podcasts/Trials/Fiery_Trials_6_Why.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhen we are going through the fire, one of the first things that comes to our mind is the question, “Why is this happening to me?” Often the answers to this question are not obvious. But […]
Fiery Trials 5 of 7 (1 Corinthians 10:13)
https://aboundingjoy.com/Podcasts/Trials/Fiery_Trials_5_1_Cor_10.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also […]
Fiery Trials 4 of 7 (Getting God’s Perspective)
https://aboundingjoy.com/Podcasts/Trials/Fiery_Trials_4_Perspective.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download“Looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith, Who, for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross… (Hebrews 12:2) When Jesus went to the cross to pay the price for man’s […]
Romans 05:03-04 Fiery Trials 3 of 7
https://aboundingjoy.com/Podcasts/Trials/Fiery_Trials_3_Rom_5.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAnd not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope… (Romans 5:3-4) These are amazing words. Paul does not write the “we endure tribulations,” but that “we glory in […]
Fiery Trials 2 of 7 (The Scriptures)
https://aboundingjoy.com/Podcasts/Trials/Fiery_Trials_2_Verses.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download“When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply: The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine “The soul […]
Fiery Trials 1 of 7 (Introduction)
https://aboundingjoy.com/Podcasts/Trials/Fiery_Trials_1_Intro.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAll Christians, at one time or another, must go through times of adversity and difficulty. We must be sure that when these times come, we respond to them in such a way that we and others […]
Ephesians 06:17 Spiritual Warfare 10 of 10 (The Sword of the Spirit)
https://aboundingjoy.com/Podcasts/Warfare/SW10_Sword.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, is our offensive weapon. It is incredibly powerful and effective at driving away the enemy and tearing down his work. However, it is a mistake to attempt […]