May 10, 2015
Facing Trials & Finding Life Purpose!
Mike Fritscher

Romans 8:18-47

Jesus said in John 14:7 The Thief comes to kill, steal and destroy, I come that you might have life and have it abundantly!

And in John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.

I. Facing Trials! (When Suffering Comes!) Romans 8:18-27

1. Look to Your Future – The Promise of His Glory! V 18

Today’s Suffering Does Not Compare to Tomorrow’s Glory!

Suffering is a small price to pay for the immeasurable value of God’s Glory that comes to us!

This is What This Glory Looks Like!

• It’s You/Us Looking, Acting and Living Like Christ! Romans 8:28-30 –

• It’s You/Us Overwhelmingly Conquering In Really Bad Circumstances! Romans 8

2. Trust God and the Godhead’s Part!

• The Holy Spirit Guarantees and Prays the Glory To You!

• The Father Works It All Out For Your Good! 28-31

James 1:2-8 – Count It All Joy! He Works It Out!

• The Father Gives You Jesus and Everything You Need! -32

• Jesus Also Prays for You at the Father’s Right Hand! -34

II. Finding Life’s Purpose! Overwhelmingly Conquering!

1. Anticipate His Glory! (Hope!) 1 John 3:1-3

2. We Glorify Him!

3. Believe He Will Accomplish His Work! (Faith!)

4. Walk It Out!

2 Corinthians 4:7-18 – Our Purpose!