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God grants/gives faith and suffering. 
The word 'grant' means: to give freely as a favor, give graciously. 
 
Reasons why you must consider suffering as a gracious gift from God: 
• Suffering is necessary [Acts 14:22] 
• Suffering teaches obedience [Psalm 119:67, 71] 
• We learn obedience/sympathy through suffering [Hebrews 5:8] 
• Suffering enables you to strengthen others in their trials [Luke 22:31-32; 2 Corinthians 1:3-6] 
• Suffering develops character [Romans 5:3-4] 
• Suffering causes us to trust in God instead of ourselves [2 Corinthians 1:8-9] 
• Suffering humbles us [2 Corinthians 12:7] 
• Some suffering is given only to glorify God in it and by it [John 9:3] 
• Some suffering demonstrates how God is worthy of worship; not because of what He gives, but because of who He is [Job 1:9] 
• Suffering produces an eternal reward [Matthew 5:11-12; 2 Corinthians 4:7] 
 
What a gracious gift God has given us in our suffering! 
 
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Pastor Andrew Reynolds Preached at Bethel Baptist Church in Portland, OR on August 23, 2020. 
 
Philippians 1:29 For to you it has been granted for Christ's sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, 30 experiencing the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me. 
 
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God grants/gives faith and suffering. 
The word 'grant' means: to give freely as a favor, give graciously.

Reasons why you must consider suffering as a gracious gift from God:
• Suffering is necessary [Acts 14:22]
• Suffering teaches obedience [Psalm 119:67, 71]
• We learn obedience/sympathy through suffering [Hebrews 5:8]
• Suffering enables you to strengthen others in their trials [Luke 22:31-32; 2 Corinthians 1:3-6]
• Suffering develops character [Romans 5:3-4]
• Suffering causes us to trust in God instead of ourselves [2 Corinthians 1:8-9]
• Suffering humbles us [2 Corinthians 12:7]
• Some suffering is given only to glorify God in it and by it [John 9:3]
• Some suffering demonstrates how God is worthy of worship; not because of what He gives, but because of who He is [Job 1:9]
• Suffering produces an eternal reward [Matthew 5:11-12; 2 Corinthians 4:7]

What a gracious gift God has given us in our suffering!

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Suffering is Bitter Medicine • Philippians 1:29-30 • Pastor Andrew Reynolds • Expository Preaching

Andrew Reynolds visits Cenchrea, Greece on October 19, 2018. 
 
In biblical times, Cenchreae was the seaport of Corinth on the eastern side of the isthmus. 
 
A seaport about 10 km. (6 mi.) east of Corinth, on the Saronic Gulf. 
 
The Apostle Paul, after arriving at Cenchrea, where he could find a ship going east, had his hair cut, for he was keeping a vow. 
Acts 18:18 Paul, having remained many days longer, took leave of the brethren and put out to sea for Syria, and with him were Priscilla and Aquila. In Cenchrea he had his hair cut, for he was keeping a vow. 
 
Paul commends a single individual, Phoebe, … a servant and a member of the church which is at Cenchrea. Cenchrea was the neighboring port city of Corinth, from which Paul wrote this letter, and the church … at Cenchrea doubtless was a daughter church of the one at Corinth. 
Romans 16:1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea. 
 
Before the Corinthian Canal was cut through the isthmus, traffic to Europe from Asia often passed from Cenchreae through Corinth to Lechaion. 
 
Cenchrea is mentioned in the writings of Thucydides, Pausanias, and Strabo. 
 
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Andrew Reynolds visits Cenchrea, Greece on October 19, 2018.

In biblical times, Cenchreae was the seaport of Corinth on the eastern side of the isthmus.

A seaport about 10 km. (6 mi.) east of Corinth, on the Saronic Gulf.

The Apostle Paul, after arriving at Cenchrea, where he could find a ship going east, had his hair cut, for he was keeping a vow.
Acts 18:18 Paul, having remained many days longer, took leave of the brethren and put out to sea for Syria, and with him were Priscilla and Aquila. In Cenchrea he had his hair cut, for he was keeping a vow.

Paul commends a single individual, Phoebe, … a servant and a member of the church which is at Cenchrea. Cenchrea was the neighboring port city of Corinth, from which Paul wrote this letter, and the church … at Cenchrea doubtless was a daughter church of the one at Corinth.
Romans 16:1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea.

Before the Corinthian Canal was cut through the isthmus, traff

Cenchrea (Cenchreae), Greece • the seaport of Corinth • Acts 18:18 • Romans 16:1

Anger destroys relationships. Yet, anger is often easily dismissed and excused. 
Let me share with you some instructions from the Bible about anger. 
These instructions will remind you about the danger of anger, and demonstrate the importance of controlling your temper. 
We need to understand 2 truths about anger: 
1. How to control anger 
2. What motivates anger 
 
1. Control of human anger. 
When it comes to anger, one of the larger themes of discussion centers on the swiftness of response in the angry human being. 
It is assumed that people will become angry in their daily experience; the clear admonition is against a quick response. 
• Psalm 37:8 Cease from anger 
• Proverbs 12:16 A fool's anger is known at once 
• Proverbs 17:27 He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. 
• Proverbs 19:11 A man's discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook a transgression. 
 
  
The Bible teaches that Christians can get angry or restrain their anger. 
In the Wisdom literature the motive clauses, for why you should control your anger. 
The motives to control anger either promise a blessing or threaten a consequence in a variety of ways: 
o brings health (Prov 12:18), 
o can end contention (15:18), 
o is synonymous with greatness (16:32) 
o and wisdom (29:11), etc. 
 
On the other hand, the hot-headed individual 
o is a fool (12:16; Eccl 7:9), 
o stirs up strife (Prov 15:18), 
o and is laid wide open to failure and destruction in his life (25:28). 
 
 
There is a very important reason why you should control your anger: 
• You do not always have all the data necessary to make a just and wise decision. 
 
  
The Bible does not encourage the elimination of all anger: Ephesians 4:26 "BE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN." 
o Anger is an emotional arousal caused by something that displeases us. 
o In itself, anger is not a sin, because even God can be angry (Deut. 9:8, 20; Ps. 2:12). 
o It is difficult for us to practice a truly holy anger or righteous indignation because our emotions are tainted by sin, and we do not have the same knowledge that God has in all matters. God sees everything clearly and knows everything completely, and we do not. The New Testament principle seems to be that the believer should be angry at sin. 
 
Anger that is sin: 
o is self-defensive and self-serving 
o is resentful of what is done against oneself. 
o It is the anger that leads to murder and to God’s judgment (Matt. 5:21–22). 
o Anger that is selfish, undisciplined, and vindictive is sinful and has no place even temporarily in the Christian life. 
 
But anger that is unselfish and is based on love for God and concern for others not only is permissible but commanded. Genuine love cannot help being angered at that which injures the object of that love. 
  
How to control anger: 
1) verbalize one’s anger rather than act in the wrong manner (Gen 31:36; Job 3, 9, 10). 
When one verbalizes their anger [explain how you feel]: 
• Verbalize what you are angry about and do not belittle, berate, or attack personally those addressed (Gen 30:2; Lev 10:16–20). 
Verbalization is not only to be made toward others but in certain cases toward God. When those causing anger in the believer are unapproachable, for whatever reason, the believer can bring his frustration to God and bring some measure of rationality to bear on his situation. 
2) avoid certain situations that could cause anger or that would put the person in a position of reaping the results of someone else’s anger. 
• Therefore, one is encouraged to avoid scoffers (Prov 29:8), 
• realize the honorableness of avoiding strife (20:3), 
• the inevitable results of gossip or slander (25:23), 
• or the danger of meddling in another’s affairs (25:17). 
 
There are also certain types of individuals, and certain circumstances accompanying them, that one is to avoid as a matter of principle. 
o Never engage a fool in an argument (Prov 27:3; 29:9). 
o Avoid angering those who are in possession of power in society (16:14; 19:12), 
o Avoid getting a man jealous (6:34; 27:4), 
o Avoid marrying a contentious (vexed) woman (21:19), 
o Avoid associating with individuals known to be given to hot-tempered behavior. 
  
Obeying these instructions does not mean you should be resigned or passive. 
You need to obey these concerns with an active interest/love for those around – regardless of if they are your friend or enemy. 
 
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Preached at Bethel Baptist Church in Portland, OR on August 1, 2020. 
 
Expository preaching: instruct the mind, ignite the affections, invite the will.

Anger destroys relationships. Yet, anger is often easily dismissed and excused.
Let me share with you some instructions from the Bible about anger.
These instructions will remind you about the danger of anger, and demonstrate the importance of controlling your temper.
We need to understand 2 truths about anger:
1. How to control anger
2. What motivates anger

1. Control of human anger. 
When it comes to anger, one of the larger themes of discussion centers on the swiftness of response in the angry human being. 
It is assumed that people will become angry in their daily experience; the clear admonition is against a quick response. 
• Psalm 37:8 Cease from anger
• Proverbs 12:16 A fool's anger is known at once
• Proverbs 17:27 He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
• Proverbs 19:11 A man's discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook a transgression.

 
The Bible teaches that Christians can get angry or res

How to Control Your Anger -- Pastor Andrew Reynolds (Psalm 37:4; Ephesians 4:26)

In Lamentations 1, Jerusalem is defeated, looted and destroyed. We have been told numerous times that the Lord Himself caused their suffering. Yet, Jerusalem does not complain, "The Lord is unjust." Rather, they confess "The Lord is righteous." 
 
To process the grief which comes from suffering, you must believe truth. The first truth to believe: the Lord is always righteous, even when He causes our suffering. 
 
OUTLINE: 
I. Lamenting over sorrow and despair: 4 principles to help process the pain that comes from suffering (1:1-22) 
• Go to God, narrating your loss (1:1-7) 
• Confess your sin (1:8-11) 
• Know the purpose to your suffering (1:12-17) 
• Confess and believe truth (1:18-22) 
 
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Pastor Andrew Reynolds 
Preached at Bethel Baptist Church in Portland, OR on July 25, 2020. 
 
 Lamentations 1:18 "The LORD is righteous; For I have rebelled against His command; Hear now, all peoples, And behold my pain; My virgins and my young men Have gone into captivity." 
 
o Faith is like muscle tissue: if you stress it to the limit, it gets stronger, not weaker. 
o When God sends suffering into your life, it’s not just appropriate and righteous, it is necessary. 
 
Life is not fair – it is not fair in my favor, because I get more than I deserve. 
My trials have been fewer than my sins. 
 
Psalm 145:17 The LORD is righteous in all His ways. 
 
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In Lamentations 1, Jerusalem is defeated, looted and destroyed. We have been told numerous times that the Lord Himself caused ...

The Lord is Righteous: How to Overcome Grief (Part 4) -- Lamentations 1:18 -- Pastor Andrew Reynolds

How do you process the grief caused by your suffering? 
Knowing the benefits to suffering can help alleviate our grief and sorrow. 
 
In Lamentations 1:12-17, Jeremiah provides 3 purposes of suffering: 
1) To turn us back to the Lord (1:12-13) 
2) To give us more than we can handle (1:14) 
3) To show how sin leads to dishonor and shame (1:15-17) 
 
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Pastor Andrew Reynolds 
Preached at Bethel Baptist Church in Portland, OR on July 19, 2020. 
 
Lamentations 1:12 "Is it nothing to all you who pass this way? Look and see if there is any pain like my pain Which was severely dealt out to me, Which the LORD inflicted on the day of His fierce anger. 13 "From on high He sent fire into my bones, And it prevailed over them. He has spread a net for my feet; He has turned me back; He has made me desolate, Faint all day long. 14 "The yoke of my transgressions is bound; By His hand they are knit together. They have come upon my neck; He has made my strength fail. The Lord has given me into the hands Of those against whom I am not able to stand. 15 "The Lord has rejected all my strong men In my midst; He has called an appointed time against me To crush my young men; The Lord has trodden as in a wine press The virgin daughter of Judah. 16 "For these things I weep; My eyes run down with water; Because far from me is a comforter, One who restores my soul. My children are desolate Because the enemy has prevailed." 17 Zion stretches out her hands; There is no one to comfort her; The LORD has commanded concerning Jacob That the ones round about him should be his adversaries; Jerusalem has become an unclean thing among them. 
 
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How do you process the grief caused by your suffering? Knowing the benefits to suffering can help alleviate our grief and sorrow.

He Turned Me Back: How to Overcome Grief (Part 3) -- Lamentations 1:12-17 -- Pastor Andrew Reynolds

Sometimes we suffer because of our sinful choices. 
How can we overcome the grief and sorrow caused by suffering? 
 
By describing the devastated city of Jerusalem, Jeremiah provides 4 principles to help people process grief. In 1:8-11, we have the second principle, "Confess your sin." We overcome the grief caused by sin when we confess our sin. 
 
3 truths to encourage confession: 
a. Feel grief and shame over your sin (1:8) 
b. Recognize sin has real consequences (1:9a) 
c. Suffering causes God's people to turn back to Him (1:9b-11) 
 
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Pastor Andrew Reynolds 
Preached at Bethel Baptist Church in Portland, OR on July 11, 2020. 
 
Lamentations 1:8 Jerusalem sinned greatly, Therefore she has become an unclean thing. All who honored her despise her Because they have seen her nakedness; Even she herself groans and turns away. 9 Her uncleanness was in her skirts; She did not consider her future. Therefore she has fallen astonishingly; She has no comforter. "See, O LORD, my affliction, For the enemy has magnified himself!" 10 The adversary has stretched out his hand Over all her precious things, For she has seen the nations enter her sanctuary, The ones whom You commanded That they should not enter into Your congregation. 11 All her people groan seeking bread; They have given their precious things for food To restore their lives themselves. "See, O LORD, and look, For I am despised." 
 
Expository preaching: instruct the mind, ignite the affections, invite the will.

Sometimes we suffer because of our sinful choices.
How can we overcome the grief and sorrow caused by suffering?

By describing the devastated city of Jerusalem, Jeremiah provides 4 principles to help people process grief. In 1:8-11, we have the second principle, "Confess your sin." We overcome the grief caused by sin when we confess our sin.

3 truths to encourage confession:
a. Feel grief and shame over your sin (1:8)
b. Recognize sin has real consequences (1:9a)
c. Suffering causes God's people to turn back to Him (1:9b-11)

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Pastor Andrew Reynolds
Preached at Bethel Baptist Church in Portland, OR on July 11, 2020.

Lamentations 1:8 Jerusalem sinned greatly, Therefore she has become an unclean thing. All who honored her despise her Because they have seen her nakedness; Even she herself groans and turns away. 9 Her uncleanness was in her skirts; 

Jerusalem Sinned Greatly: How to Overcome Grief (Part 2) -- Lamentations 1:8-11 -- Pastor Andrew

How can a person biblically overcome the heartache and grief caused by suffering? 
In Lamentations 1, Jeremiah provides 4 principles to help process the pain that comes from suffering. The first principle is: go to God, narrating your loss (Lamentations 1:1-7) 
 
When faced with the grievous consequences to your sin, it is appropriate to tell God about your pain, and to remember how far you have fallen. 
In the midst of trial, in prayer, acknowledge your hurtful circumstances and remind yourself where you used to be. 
 
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Pastor Andrew Reynolds 
Preached at Bethel Baptist Church in Portland, OR on July 5, 2020. 
 
Lamentations 1:1 How lonely sits the city That was full of people! She has become like a widow Who was once great among the nations! She who was a princess among the provinces Has become a forced laborer! 2 She weeps bitterly in the night And her tears are on her cheeks; She has none to comfort her Among all her lovers. All her friends have dealt treacherously with her; They have become her enemies. 3 Judah has gone into exile under affliction And under harsh servitude; She dwells among the nations, But she has found no rest; All her pursuers have overtaken her In the midst of distress. 4 The roads of Zion are in mourning Because no one comes to the appointed feasts. All her gates are desolate; Her priests are groaning, Her virgins are afflicted, And she herself is bitter. 5 Her adversaries have become her masters, Her enemies prosper; For the LORD has caused her grief Because of the multitude of her transgressions; Her little ones have gone away As captives before the adversary. 6 All her majesty Has departed from the daughter of Zion; Her princes have become like deer That have found no pasture; And they have fled without strength Before the pursuer. 7 In the days of her affliction and homelessness Jerusalem remembers all her precious things That were from the days of old, When her people fell into the hand of the adversary And no one helped her. The adversaries saw her, They mocked at her ruin. 
 
Expository preaching: instruct the mind, ignite the affections, invite the will.

How can a person biblically overcome the heartache and grief caused by suffering?
In Lamentations 1, Jeremiah provides 4 principles to help process the pain that comes from suffering. The first principle is: go to God, narrating your loss (Lamentations 1:1-7)

When faced with the grievous consequences to your sin, it is appropriate to tell God about your pain, and to remember how far you have fallen.
In the midst of trial, in prayer, acknowledge your hurtful circumstances and remind yourself where you used to be.

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Pastor Andrew Reynolds
Preached at Bethel Baptist Church in Portland, OR on July 5, 2020.

Lamentations 1:1 How lonely sits the city That was full of people! She has become like a widow Who was once great among the nations! She who was a princess among the provinces Has become a forced laborer! 2 She weeps bitterly in the night And her t

How Lonely Sits the City: How to Overcome Grief (Part 1) -- Lamentations 1:1-7 -- Pastor Andrew

Joyfully thank God for the church because it makes the gospel known. 
 
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Pastor Andrew Reynolds 
Preached at Bethel Baptist Church in Portland, OR on December 15, 2019. 
 
 Philippians 1:3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, 5 in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now. 
 
Thanksgiving: Paul thanks God for the Philippians themselves (1:3-6) 
a. The time when Paul thanks God (1:3) Paul thanks God when he remembers the Philippians 
b. The manner in which Paul gives thanks to God (1:4) Paul thanks God by praying for the Philippians 
c. The content of Paul’s thanksgiving with joy (1:5) Paul gives thanks for the Philippians because they have partnered with Paul in gospel ministry 
 
How to participate in gospel ministry: 
1) Financially support gospel ministry 
2) Sympathize with gospel ministry 
3) Show hospitality to those in gospel ministry 
4) Pray for the progress of the gospel 
5) Do the work of an evangelist 
 
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Joyfully thank God for the church because it makes the gospel known.

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Pastor Andrew Reynolds
Preached at Bethel Baptist Church in Portland, OR on December 15, 2019.

 Philippians 1:3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, 5 in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.

Thanksgiving: Paul thanks God for the Philippians themselves (1:3-6)
a. The time when Paul thanks God (1:3) Paul thanks God when he remembers the Philippians
b. The manner in which Paul gives thanks to God (1:4) Paul thanks God by praying for the Philippians
c. The content of Paul’s thanksgiving with joy (1:5) Paul gives thanks for the Philippians because they have partnered with Paul in gospel ministry

How to participate in gospel ministry:
1) Financially support gospel ministry
2)

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