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1 Peter 5:6-14 ESV6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. 13 She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son. 14 Greet one another with the kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. • • •1. Be Humble • • •1 Peter 5:6-7 ESV6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. • • •Exodus 3:20 ESV20 So I will stretch out my hand and strike Egypt with all the wonders that I will do in it; after that he will let you go. • • •Deuteronomy 9:26 ESV26 And I prayed to the Lord, ‘O Lord God, do not destroy your people and your heritage, whom you have redeemed through your greatness, whom you have brought out of Egypt with a mighty hand. • • •Psalm 55:22 ESV22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. • • •2. Resist the Devil • • •1 Peter 5:8-9 ESV8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. • • •James 4:7 ESV7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. • • •Ephesians 6:10-13 ESV10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. • • •Ephesians 6:18 ESV18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, • • •3. Embrace the Promises of God • • •1 Peter 5:10-11 ESV10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. • • •1 Peter 4:19 ESV19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. • • •2 Corinthians 4:16-18 ESV16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. • • •Hebrews 4:16 ESV16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. • • •Application:Live confidently that the God of all grace will keep His promises both now and unto eternity.

Main Idea. God's grace produces a good conscience, firm convictions, and close companionship with Jesus Christ yielding faithful testimony. Driving Question. What are components of faithful testifying amidst a trial? We will be diligent to look at three things today to build up our faith in trial. 1. A Clear Conscience Before Christ (22:30–23:5) Application: Live in a way that realizes God sees everything (Coram Deo). Cultivate a clear conscience. But how? a. Christ's grace cleanses the conscience. b. Christ's approval is our aim, not mans. c. Christ is what we speak all the time. 2. A Commitment to Convictions About Christ (23:6–10) 3. A Close Companionship with Christ (11) How does Jesus strengthen Paul? Jesus stands with him. Jesus points to Paul's faithful testimony in Jerusalem (11). Jesus points to Paul's future testimony in Rome (11). Takeaways. [for faithfully testifying this week] Delight that Christ stands with you in this life, because he stood for you on the cross. Examine your conscience and confess any sin to Christ. Preach Christ and the good news of the empty tomb.

2 Peter: Ethics, Error, and EschatologyA Survey of the BibleFor the bulletin in PDF form, click here.Message Slides2 Peter Chart - WilsonIntroduction to 2 Peter - Jim SamraThe Message of 2 Peter - SwindollSalvation Issues in 2 P{Peter 2 - Tom Schreiner Context: Who, Where, When, and Why?• Who composed 2 Peter?• Who was Peter's original audience?• When was 2 Peter written? • Where were the author and his readers?• Why was 2 Peter written? Content: How and What? Prologue (1:1-2) SPIRITUAL MATURITY - A Call to Maturity in Light of Our Salvation (1:3-21). - Salvation by God's Power and Promises (1:3-4). - Sanctification by Ascending Virtues (1:5-11). - Big Idea: Remain Established in the Truth (1:12-15). - The Authority of the Apostolic Message (1:16-21). FALSE TEACHERS - A Call to Beware in Light of False Teachers (2:1-22). - The Current Rise of False Teachers and Their Judgment (2:1-3). - Past Examples of False Teachers and Their Judgment (2:4-10a). - The Character of False Teachers and Their Judgment (2:10b-22). CHRIST'S RETURN - A Call to Holiness in Light of The Lord's Return (3:1-16) - A Reminder of Past Prophetic and Apostolic Teaching (3:1-2). - Accusation: In the last days scoffers will deny the coming of the Lord (3:3-4). - Refutation: The coming of the Lord is delayed but certain (3:5-10). - Application: Live in light of the Second Coming (3:11-16). Epilogue (3:17-18)• What is the message of 2 Peter? Conviction: So What?• Where does 2 Peter fit? - 2 Peter is clearly Peter's last words to the church (1:12-15). - In 2 Peter the message is that, as always, false teachers are coming; while in Jude the message is that false teachers are already here. - The antidote to false teachers and their teaching is continual spiritual growth (1:3-11) and a focus on the return of Christ to judge false teachers and reward righteous living.• What should we believe? - Spiritual growth takes intentional investment of energy and focus (1:3-11). - False teachers are both theologically in error—denying the Lordship of Christ (3:1-10) and morally bankrupt—insatiable, greedy, and full of sexual lust (3:12-16). - The return of Christ is certain (3:8-13). • How should we behave? - Growing in grace and truth. - Live in light of the Lord's return.Next Steps • Grow in Grace. • Stand in Truth. • Rest in Hope.This Week's Growth GuideGod's Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.• Monday - 2 Peter 1:1-11•. Tuesday - 2 Peter 1:12-21•. Wednesday - 2 Peter 2:1-10•. Thursday - 2 Peter 2:11-22•. Friday - 2 Peter 3:1-10•. Saturday - 2 Peter 3:11-18Home Church Questions• Peter addresses his letter to the “elect exiles” (NAS Read 2 Peter 1:3-11.• What insight or challenge did you gain from Ken's presentation of 2 Peter?• Peter declared that we have everything we need for godly living because of his power (1:3) and his promises (verse 4). What in your life threatens your confidence in God's work in your life, and how can his power and promises quieten your spiritual timidity?• Read 1:5-7. What area or areas do you need to “make every effort?” What is the motivator for that effort in verses 8, 10, and 11?• Read Peter's description of false prophets in chapter 2. Pick out the moral and theological characteristics of false prophets. Does this description identify speakers or writers in our world today?• How does Peter direct that we respond to the presence of these individuals (verses 4-10)?• Describe what “waiting for and hastening” the coming day of the Lord looks like in practical terms of your everyday life (3:10-13)?• Peter closes his letter with the encouragement to be on your guard and grow (verses 17-18). What are some signs in your life that you are becoming spiritually lazy? MISSION HIGHLIGHTPray for our Partners: Justin and Angela Montgomery and children Zeke and Taos - For fruitful relationships with teammates as they work together to further the gospel. - For God's guidance in organizing their schedule and finding a regular rhythm of Sabbath rest amidst increasing responsibilities. - For deeper connections with parents at Taos's preschool. FinancesWeekly Budget 35,297Giving For 09/01 25,132Giving For 09/08 39,043YTD Budget 352,972 Giving 323,292 OVER/(UNDER) (29,680) Equipping classesThe Equipping Ministry exists to equip and release our church body to deepen their understanding and experience of God & His word, develop genuine, Spirit-led living, and consistently invest in making disciples. We are providing a variety of courses this Fall and our hope is that you would prayerfully consider signing up for one that would help you grow in your faith or gain some skills for furthering your personal ministry. Please check out fellowshipconway.org/equipping to learn about all the other options and register today. New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Fellowship Women's Fall Retreat - BreatheRest, eat, worship, and make new friends in beautiful Heber Springs. We would love for you to join us at our October 25-27 fall retreat. To learn more and to register go to fellowshipconway.org/women. Fellowship Kids at Schaefer's Pumpkin PatchFellowship families, join us Saturday, October 5, from 10 to 12 at Schaefer's Pumpkin Patch for some great outdoor fun with friends and family. There will be hay rides, animals to pet, pumpkins to pick, and food trucks to buy your lunch. There is no need to register. Hope to see you there! Father/Son CampoutJoin us for an unforgettable Father-Son Camp Out this Fall, where adventure and bonding await boys ages 5 and up! Experience the great outdoors together as you share stories around the campfire and create lifelong memories under the stars. This is a fantastic opportunity for fathers to connect with their sons in a unique setting. Don't miss out on this special chance to strengthen your bond and enjoy nature's beauty. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. Men's Bible Study - Systematic Theology Thursdays 6-7:00 a.m. - Ken will pick up the continued study of Systematic Theology with a focus on Soteriology: The Doctrine of Salvation, including Election, Grace, Justification, Assurance, Eternal Security, and other related topics. Prayer During ServiceWe love to pray for one another. Our prayer team will have people at the front of the Auditorium under the signs Hope and Love to pray for you after the message. Please feel free to walk up to them for prayer or encouragement during the first worship song after the message.

Galatians: The Gospel of Grace = Free from the LawA Survey of the Bible For the bulletin in PDF form, click here.Context: Who, Where, When, and Why?Message SlidesGalatians Chart - WilsonReview of Galatians - John StottSummary of Galatians - Chuck SwindollLegalism, Liberty, and Liscence - Chuck Swindoll• Who composed Galatians?• Who was the original audience of Galatians?• When and where was Galatians written? • Why was Paul writing? Content: How and What?• How is Galatians organized? Introduction: Greeting and Background (1:1-9)Personal: Defense of Paul's Authority (1:10-2:21) • Thesis: My message comes from Christ. (1:10-12) • Defense: I am independent of others. (1:13-2:21) Main Idea: Justification Comes through Faith in Christ (2:15-21)Doctrinal: Defense of Justification by Faith (3:1-4:31) • Thesis: The Gospel is of faith not law. (3:1-5) • Defense: Scripture and Human Experience. (3:6-4:31) Practical: Defense of Christian Liberty (5:1-6:10) • Thesis: We are free in Christ. (5:1) • Application: Live in freedom. (5:2-6:10) Conclusion: Summary, Exhortation, and Benediction (6:11-18)• What is the message of Galatians? Conviction: So What?• Where does Galatians fit? - Galatians is the first letter that Paul writes and it is a passionate defense of the Gospel of Grace. - This is Paul's most intense letter. He uses many extreme emotional terms to communicate his significant concern. Yet this is a well-reasoned presentation of the Gospel of Grace. - Behind Romans, this is the most significant of all of Paul's books from establishing his theology of Grace.• What should we believe? - Salvation is by grace through faith in the finished and complete work of Christ. - Fighting for the truth of the gospel of grace is essential. - Sanctification comes as a response to already present grace and not as a result of effort to follow the rules. The Spirit plus grace transforms, while effort plus rules enslaves.• How should we behave? - Passionately defending the gospel of grace. - Consistently embracing the power of the Holy Spirit to transform us into the image of Christ. - “Keeping in Step with the Spirit” on a daily basis, knowing that the Holy Spirit always points us to Christ, His Gracious Gift and His Righteous Life.Next Steps • Fight boldly and relentlessly for the truth of the Gospel of Grace.• Keep in Step with the Spirit and refuse to be enslaved by a religion of rules.• Judge your spiritual growth by the fruit of the Spirit and not the efforts to be religious.This Week's Growth GuideGod's Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.•. Monday - Galatians 1:1-9•. Tuesday - Galatians 2:15-20•. Wednesday - Galatians 3:1-5•. Thursday - Galatians 3:6-19•. Friday - Galatians 5:1-12•. Saturday - Galatians 5:13-26•. Sunday - Galatians 6:1-10Home ChurchOur Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God's best for one another. Home Church Questions 1 What did you learn from Ken's presentation of Galatians that convicts you or challenges you?2. Jesus gave himself “to deliver us from this present evil age” (1:4 ESV). What are the dangers we face as Christians in our age and how can they threaten our faith?3 Paul understood his life as being set apart before he was born. What difference does it make to know that God set you apart for His purposes? As practical as you can make it, what does it mean for the righteous to live by faith (3:11)?5. Among the various fruit of the Spirit (5:22-23), which one do you find the hardest? Why?6 What danger do we face in our society resulting from “conceit” and “envy” (5:26)?7. What is your personal take-away from the book of Galatians? What steps can you take in response?FinancesWeekly Budget 32,692Giving For 03/31 21,813Giving For 04/07 48,529YTD Budget 1,340,385 Giving 1,440,465 OVER/(UNDER) 100,080 Mobile Pack | April 25 | 6-8 PMLet's join together, put on our hairnets, and make a Kingdom impact by packaging meals for children around the world. Tacos4Life is sponsoring a mobile pack with Feed My Starving Children to send food and the Gospel to children in need. Fellowship has blocked off 200 spots Thursday evening so we can serve together as a church body in this meaningful way. To reserve your spots, go to fellowshipconway.org/register.New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium; we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Easter offering updateThank you so much for your generous giving to the Easter Offering to update the bathrooms and atrium, while making the space better for ministry. There is still time to give. Offering envelopes are at each basket by the doors, or you can give online at fellowshipconway.org/give. Fellowship on the Lawn | April 28 | 4:30 p.m.Bring your camp chairs, blankets, and tents to enjoy time in community with the entire Fellowship Family. The kids will be able to play on the playground and there will be two different inflatables, one for older elementary kids and one for the younger. There will be three food trucks: offering adult meals from $8-12 and kid meals from $5-7 complete with a main course, side, and drink, and Kona Ice. Invest in the Next GenerationWe are wrapping up the school year and preparing to head into summer. We are ending our three year journey through the Bible and we need you to help us do that. Our children are ready to learn about and worship Jesus. We have positions beginning in the nursery all the way up through fourth grade. Come be a part of laying that foundation of faith for our kids. Contact Heather today at hmckinney@fellowshipconway.org.Women's Summer StudyJoin us for “To the praise of His Glory,” a 6 week study of Ephesians led by Heather Harrison. The study starts June 4th, Tuesday nights from 6-8:00 p.m. here at Fellowship. For child care, text Shanna at 501-336-0332. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. PrayerFellowship places a high value on prayer. After the message, members of our prayer team will be under “Hope” and “Love” for anyone who would like to be prayed for this morning. A team member will walk into the hall with you to pray with you. Thank you for letting us engage the Lord together in prayer.

Are you attending the Society for Neuroscience's Annual Meeting Neuroscience 2023? If you are, join us for a live episode of Building Up the Nerve in the form of a professional development workshop."Building Up the Nerve" to Develop your NIH Training Application will take place Monday, November 13th, 2023, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM ET at the Washington Convention Center, room 207B. All Neuroscience 2023 attendees are welcome.This interactive workshop will prepare graduate students, postdocs, junior faculty, and their mentors to apply for NIH funding. We will have a panel with advice on strategies from successful awardees and reviewers, then you'll have a chance to ask questions of NIH staff and former podcast guests in small group discussions.Add this event to your meeting planner: https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/10892/session/401 Transcript available at http://ninds.buzzsprout.com/.

In this episode, you will be a fly on the wall to a live interview prep session with one of our candidates who is preparing for an interview with a major airline. Shown notes can be found at: AvicAir.com/podcast/prep

In this special episode we announce our next initiative: starting some YouTube coding live streams where we build something on AWS. Specifically we are going to build a file transfer service, just like WeTransfer or Dropbox Transfer! In this episode we announce why we decided to start this, the logistic and some of the details of the product we are going to build. We are really looking forward to pairing with you all live on this build! Make sure you are subscribed to our YouTube channel so you are notified when we go live on Wednesday 17 August! In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - The YouTube channel that we are going to use to live stream: https://www.youtube.com/AWSBites You can listen to AWS Bites wherever you get your podcasts: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-bites/id1585489017 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lh7PzqBFV6yt5WsTAmO5q - Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YTMzMTJhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== - Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/aws-bites - RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6a3312a0/podcast/rss Do you have any AWS questions you would like us to address? Leave a comment here or connect with us on Twitter: - https://twitter.com/eoins - https://twitter.com/loige #AWS #livecoding #transfer

War of the Worlds Part 4 -Group Questions What do you want to remember about this past week?What is your favorite Christmas song?Are you an optimistic person or a pessimistic person? Why?Text Questions What is the most powerful thing a person can have?Read Ephesians 6:10-20What is the helmet of salvation? What is the sword of the spirit?What and who are we told to pray for?What does Paul ask them to pray for him about? Read Ephesians 2:12 Can you be saved if you were never hopeless? Matthew 22:29 What did Jesus say they were in error about? What did Jesus say about the power of God? How much effort do we put into knowing the Scripture?1 Thessalonians 5:8-11 What does the hope of salvation mean? What does God want for us? What does God not want for us? How did God accomplish His plan? What are we told to do in light of this news? Hebrews 4:12 What does this verse teach us about God's Word? What is more powerful than God's Word? Personal QuestionsDo you have the hope of salvation in your life?Are you 100% sure of your salvation?How committed are you to learning God's WordWhat do you need to work on? Application Live out Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Live out 2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.What is God telling youWhat do you want to remember and share about this study VersesEphesisans 6:17-20 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people. 19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains.Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. Ephesians 2:12 Remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. Matthew 22:29 Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.1 Thessalonians 5:8-11 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. 9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, we look at the role of government from Romans 13: Romans 13.1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, 4 for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience. 6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. 7 Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. Big Idea: The Role of Government in the Life of a Christian The Order of Authority The Nature of Rules and Rulers The Role of the Conscience The Order of Authority Romans 13. 13 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. The Nature of Rules and Rulers 3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, 4 for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. The Role of the Conscience 5 Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience. 6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. 7 Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. Big Idea: The Role of Government in the Life of a Christian The Order of Authority The Nature of Rules and Rulers The Role of the Conscience Truth: God uses governmental authority to teach our hearts how difficult it is for us to submit to Him. Application: Live knowing that submitting to authority is intended to create an affection and appreciation for our holy and righteous God. Action: Become a student of Jesus. You do not have Jesus’ authority, but you are called to demonstrate His character. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Join Mark and Mat as they discuss the Stimulus package and all the options available to business owners that can help them survive this terrible pandamic financially. Send in your questions or call in  LIVE at 646-668-8326 or email your Questions to Mark@kkoslawyers.com or Mat@kkoslawyers.com.  More info at www.refreshyourwealth.com.

Join Mark and Mat as they discuss the Stimulus package and all the options available to business owners that can help them survive this terrible pandamic financially. Send in your questions or call in  LIVE at 646-668-8326 or email your Questions to Mark@kkoslawyers.com or Mat@kkoslawyers.com.  More info at www.refreshyourwealth.com.

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon preaches from Romans 12.3-8: Big Idea: Empowering the Gifts within the Church Gifting Starts with Humility Gifting is Intended for the Church Gifting is Guided by God’s Commands Gifting Starts with Humility Romans 12. 3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. Gifting is Intended for the Church 4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Gifting is Guided by God’s Commands 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Big Idea: Empowering the Gifts within the Church Gifting Starts with Humility Gifting is Intended for the Church Gifting is Guided by God’s Commands Truth: God equips the church to fulfill her mission by giving unique gifts to each Christian for them to serve in humility and by God’s design. Application: Live knowing that God has uniquely equipped you to serve the church in fulfilling the Great Commission. Action: Pray for joy in using your gifts within the church. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon preaches on, "What is a Living Sacrifice?" from Romans 12.1-2. Thanks for listening. Romans 12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Big Picture Question: What does it mean to be a living sacrifice? Merciful Worship Renewal Instead of Conformity Testing Leads to the Will of God Merciful Worship Romans 12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Renewal Instead of Conformity 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, Testing Leads to the Will of God that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Big Picture Question: What does it mean to be a living sacrifice? Merciful Worship Renewal Instead of Conformity Testing Leads to the Will of God Truth: Some of our sweetest, most intimate worship is seeking God’s will on how not to be like the world. Application: Live knowing that the Christian life is a day to day continual death to this world as an act of worship to God. Action: Consider a place in your life where you don’t usually ask for God’s will and begin praying specifically about that area. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this sermon, Gordon preaches from Romans 11.22-26: Romans 11. 33 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! 34 “For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?” 35 “Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?” 36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. Big Idea: The Depth of Riches and Wisdom and Knowledge of God We Can’t Even Imagine How Great God Is God Doesn’t Need Anything From Us We Owe God Everything We Can’t Even Imagine How Great God Is Romans 11. 33 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! God Doesn’t Need Anything from Us 34 “For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?” 35 “Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?” We Owe God Everything 36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. Big Idea: The Depth of Riches and Wisdom and Knowledge of God We Can’t Even Imagine How Great God Is God Doesn’t Need Anything from Us We Owe God Everything Truth: Our first act of worship should always be out of a holy fear for God. Application: Live knowing that, despite God’s otherness and aseity, He makes Himself know to us through Jesus Christ. Action: Make less demands on God. Make no demands on God. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening. In this episode, Gordon preaches from Romans 11.25-32. Enjoy! Big Picture Question: Can God Be Trusted? Sometimes It Looks Like God Failed Jesus Makes Every Promise of God Yes and Amen Trust God No Matter the Circumstances Sometimes It Looks Like God Failed Romans 11.25 Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. 26 And in this way all Israel will be saved, Jesus Makes Every Promise of God Yes and Amen as it is written, “The Deliverer will come from Zion, he will banish ungodliness from Jacob”; 27 “and this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sins.” Trust God No Matter the Circumstances 28 As regards the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers. 29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. 30 For just as you were at one time disobedient to God but now have received mercy because of their disobedience, 31 so they too have now been disobedient in order that by the mercy shown to you they also may now receive mercy. 32 For God has consigned all to disobedience, that he may have mercy on all. Big Picture Question: Can God Be Trusted? Sometimes It Looks Like God Failed Jesus Makes Every Promise of God Yes and Amen Trust God No Matter the Circumstances Truth: Even though it sometimes looks like God’s plan has failed, Jesus enables us to trust God no matter what. Application: Live knowing that God is more about keeping His word than you are. Action: Examine the disappointments in your life. Ask yourself if you are disappointed in God or in your expectations not being met. Adjust accordingly. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to this episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon shares his sermon from Romans 11.17-24. Big Picture Question: What Makes Sacrifice a Blessing? Sacrifice Blessing Grace Sacrifice Romans 11. 17 But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree, 18 do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you. Blessing 19 Then you will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.” 20 That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you. 22 Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. Grace 23 And even they, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God has the power to graft them in again. 24 For if you were cut from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and grafted, contrary to nature, into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these, the natural branches, be grafted back into their own olive tree. Big Picture Question: What Makes Sacrifice a Blessing? Sacrifice Blessing Grace Truth: Sacrifices are always a blessing because they are empowered by grace. Application: Live knowing that every blessing you receive from God comes from sacrifice. Action: Remind yourself that every sacrifice you make grows you in the image of Jesus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon talks about the beautiful and grand mission of the church. You can follow along with the notes below. Thanks for listening! Big Picture Question: What grand and beautiful mission does God give the church? The Grand Question The Beautiful Mission Remember Your Story The Grand Question Romans 10. 14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? The Beautiful Mission As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” 17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Remember God’s Work in Your Life 18 But I ask, have they not heard? Indeed, they have, for “Their voice has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.” 19 But I ask, did Israel not understand? First Moses says, “I will make you jealous of those who are not a nation; with a foolish nation I will make you angry.” 20 Then Isaiah is so bold as to say, “I have been found by those who did not seek me; I have shown myself to those who did not ask for me.” 21 But of Israel he says, “All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people.” Big Picture Question: What grand and beautiful mission does God give the church? The Grand Question The Beautiful Mission Remember Your Story Truth: God’s beautiful rescue of you is the compelling motivation for you to partner with your church in evangelism. Application: Live knowing that your friends and family will not begin a relationship with Christ without your involvement. Action: Share what Christ has done in your life with a friend this week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon asks whether the OT and the NT contradict each other when it talks about salvation. Follow the notes below, and thanks for listening! Big Picture Question: Did You Get Saved Differently in the OT? Old and New Testament Comparison Nope All Who Call on God Will Be Saved Old and New Testament Comparison Romans 10. 5 For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them. 6 But the righteousness based on faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 “or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). Nope 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Framing All Who Call on God Will Be Saved 11 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. 13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Big Picture Question: Did You Get Saved Differently in the OT? Do the OT and NT Contradict? Nope All Who Call on God Will Be Saved -- Truth: Throughout history, God has faithfully rescued sinful men and women when they cry out to Him for help. Application: Live knowing that your faith is an ancient, yet personal, salvation from God who loves you dearly. Action: Literally call on the name of the Lord this week when in trouble. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon tackles the tough question, "How do I share my faith?" You'll find the notes below. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: How to Share Christ Praying Understanding the Need Proclaiming Hope Praying Romans 10.1 Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. Understanding the Need 2 For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness. Proclaiming Hope 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. Truth: Sharing Christ with others begins with a sympathetic and broken hearted prayer accompanied a proclamation of hope. Application: Live knowing that a broken heart has no choice but to proclaim the hope of Christ to the lost. Action: Pray that God would break your heart for those who do not know Him. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon discusses how Romans 9.30-33 says that Christ is a stumbling block. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: Christ Causes People to Stumble Attaining without Straining Straining without Attaining Offensive or Shameless Attaining without Straining 9.30 What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that is, a righteousness that is by faith; Straining without Attaining 31 but that Israel who pursued a law that would lead to righteousness did not succeed in reaching that law. 32 Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were based on works. They have stumbled over the stumbling stone, Offensive or Shameless 33 as it is written, “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense; and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” Big Idea: Christ Causes People to Stumble Attaining without Straining Straining without Attaining Offensive or Shameless Truth: You either attain/maintain a relationship with Christ without straining for it or you strain for it and don’t attain it. This will either be great news for your heart or the stumbling block of your life. Application: Live knowing that, by faith, Christ doesn’t reject you for your sin or accept you because of your obedience. Action: This week, journal in the morning and the evening, “Because of Jesus Christ, I will never be rejected for my sin.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon discusses 3 hard truths about grace from Romans 9.25-29. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: 3 Hard Truths About Grace God Pours Out Grace on the Unexpected The Entitled are Going to be Surprised Without Grace, We are Hopeless God Pours Out Grace on the Unexpected Romans 9. 25 As indeed he says in Hosea, “Those who were not my people I will call ‘my people,’ and her who was not beloved I will call ‘beloved.’” 26 “And in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’ there they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’” The Entitled are Going to be Surprised 27 And Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: “Though the number of the sons of Israel be as the sand of the sea, only a remnant of them will be saved, 28 for the Lord will carry out his sentence upon the earth fully and without delay.” Without Grace, We are Hopeless 29 And as Isaiah predicted, “If the Lord of hosts had not left us offspring, we would have been like Sodom and become like Gomorrah.” Big Idea: 3 Hard Truths About Grace God Pours Out Grace on the Unexpected The Entitled are Going to be Surprised Without Grace, We are Hopeless Truth: God takes great joy in saving the people that the self-righteous least expect. Application: Live knowing that your salvation is an immense grace that you don’t deserve. Action: Preach the Gospel to the person you least like and least expect to be part of the people of God. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon concludes his sovereignty sermon series from Romans 9.14-24. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: God is Sovereign Part Three Is God Unjust aka Is God Unfair? Romans 9. 14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God's part? By no means! 15 For he says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” Salvation Depends on God Alone 16 So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy. 17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” 18 So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills. Criticizing God’s Sovereignty Invites His Wrath 19 You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?” 20 But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” 21 Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use? 22 What if God, desiring to show his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, 23 in order to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory— 24 even us whom he has called, not from the Jews only but also from the Gentiles? Big Idea: God is Sovereign Part Three Is God Unjust aka Is God Unfair? Salvation Depends on God Alone Criticizing God’s Sovereignty Invites His Wrath? Truth: God makes no apologies for His ownership of salvation and judgment. Application: Live knowing that God saved you so that He might show His power in your life, and that His name might be proclaimed in all the earth Action: Pray for humility to embrace God’s sovereignty and power to demonstrate it to the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon continues his 3-part series on the Sovereignty of God from Romans 9. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: God is Sovereign Part Two Did the Word of God Fail? Who are the Children of the Promise? Does God Hate People? Did the Word of God Fail? Romans 9.6 But it is not as though the word of God has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel belong to Israel, 7 and not all are children of Abraham because they are his offspring, but “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” Who are the Children of the Promise? 8 This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring. Does God Hate People? 9 For this is what the promise said: “About this time next year I will return, and Sarah shall have a son.” 10 And not only so, but also when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our forefather Isaac, 11 though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad—in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of him who calls— 12 she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” 13 As it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” Big Idea: God is Sovereign Part Two Did the Word of God Fail? Who are the Children of the Promise? Does God Hate People? Truth: God’s word, His promises, and His mercy never fail, no matter what our perception of things might be. Application: Live knowing that if you have faith in Jesus for the forgiveness of your sins, then God’s word has not failed you, nor will you ever be cast out (Remember Romans 8.38-39). Action: Cultivate deeper humility this week by reminding yourself of God’s kept promises to you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. This week, Gordon tackles the challenging topic of God's Sovereignty from Romans 9. This is the first in a 3 part examination of Romans 9. Please enjoy. Big Idea: God is Sovereign Part One Paul is Explaining a Hard Truth Hard Truths Require Humility God’s Sovereignty Excludes Some Paul is Explaining a Hard Truth Romans 9.1 I am speaking the truth in Christ Background: God chose His Children before time began: 8.29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. Because God chose His children, no one can take that choosing away: 33 Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? As a result, the world hates Christians: 36 As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.” But nothing can separate you from the love of God: 38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Hard Truths Require Humility 1a I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit— 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh. God’s Sovereignty Excludes Some 4 They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises. 5 To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen. Big Idea: God is Sovereign Part One Paul is Explaining a Hard Truth Hard Truths Require Humility God’s Sovereignty Excludes Some Paul is Explaining a Hard Truth Truth: Approaching and understanding God’s sovereign choosing of some and excluding others requires humility and faith on our part. Application: Live knowing that God is so gracious that He chose you out of the whole world to believe in Him. Action: Pray that God would transform your humility surrounding His sovereignty into a sorrow that leads to evangelism. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another "Wednesday Wisdom" episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon concludes his "Prayers of Christmas" series. A note of interest: as Gordon began this sermon, his notes couldn't be found. So, you will find some similance to the notes below, but the entire sermon was preached without them, so there are some changes. Thanks for listening! Big Idea: Prayer is About Being Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Jesus are Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Peace are Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Jesus Bless Others Those Who Long for Jesus are Satisfied with Jesus Luke 2. 22 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, 28 he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, Those Who Long for Peace are Satisfied with Jesus 29 “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; 30 for my eyes have seen your salvation 31 that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” Those Who Long for Jesus Bless Others 33 And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed 35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” Big Idea: Prayer is About Being Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Jesus are Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Peace are Satisfied with Jesus Those Who Long for Jesus Bless Others Truth: When our prayers reflect our satisfaction with Jesus, we grow in contentment, peace, service. Application: Live knowing that your prayers are intended to grow you in satisfaction with Jesus. Action: Pray today that each of your prayers would make your more satisfied in Jesus. “Father, don’t do this or give this to me unless it is going to make me more satisfied with Jesus.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to the "This is Gonna Hurt Podcast". In this episode, Gordon continues his "Prayers of Christmas" series. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: Prayers That Seek to Glorify God Make a Huge Impact in this World Prayers that Seek to Glorify God Remove Fear Prayers that Seek to Glorify God are Bold and Clear Prayers that Seek to Glorify God Move People into Action Prayers that Seek to Glorify God Remove Fear Luke 2. 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, Prayers that Seek to Glorify God are Bold and Clear 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Prayers that Seek to Glorify God Move People into Action 15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. Big Idea: Prayers That Seek to Glorify God Make a Huge Impact in this World Prayers that Seek to Glorify God Remove Fear Prayers that Seek to Glorify God are Bold and Clear Prayers that Seek to Glorify God Move People into Action Truth: Prayers that seek to glorify God make a huge impact in this world. Application: Live knowing that your praise is an integral part of God’s work in this world. Action: Pray that God would enable you to share God’s peace with one person . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, we begin our Prayers of Christmas series. Our first sermon in that series is "Prayer is About Magnifying the Lord". The notes can be found below. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: Prayer is About Magnifying the Lord Magnify God by Thanking Him for His Impact on Your Life Magnify God by Praying for His Impact on this World Magnify God by Praying for His Impact on His People Context Luke 1.39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, 42 and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43 And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” Magnify God by Thanking Him for His Impact in Your Life 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49 for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. Magnify God by Praying for His Impact on this World 50 And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. 51 He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; 52 he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; 53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. Magnify God by Praying for His Impact on His People 54 He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, 55 as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.” 56 And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her home. Big Idea: Prayer is About Magnifying the Lord Magnify God by Thanking Him for His Impact on Your Life Magnify God by Praying for His Impact on this World Magnify God by Praying for His Impact on His People Truth: Prayer is about magnifying God’s work in your life, in the church, and in the world. Application: Live knowing that magnifying what God is doing creates intimacy between you and God. Action: Prayer Goal for the Week: Focus your prayers on what God is doing for His glory and less on what you want Him to do for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to a "Wednesday Wisdom" episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon preaches from Romans 8. The notes can be found below. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: God Chose His Children God is the author of your sanctification God is the author of the church God is the author of your relationship with Him God is the author of your sanctification 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, God is the author of the church in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. God is the author of your relationship with Him. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. Big Idea: God Chose His Children God is the author of your sanctification God is the author of the church God is the author of your relationship with Him Truth: God chose you and the church to be saved, to be made like Jesus, and to be glorified in Heaven. Application: Live knowing that Jesus has done everything needed to save you, make you like Him, and guarantee you a home in Heaven. Action: Pray for the faith to believe all that God has done and the trust to rely on His provision today and forever. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon preaches from Romans 7.7-25 and pursues the Big Idea of the Power of Sin. This is Part Two of that sermon. You can find the outline of the sermon below. Big Idea: The Power of Sin Sin Seizes Opportunity Sin Produces Death Sin is Always Close By Truth: Jesus rescues you from the sin that seizes every opportunity to draw you back into death. Application: Live knowing that you are not alone in your fight against sin. Jesus has delivered you from its power. The scriptures teach you of its ways. The Holy Spirit inspires you to obey. And your church encourages you in the battle. Action: Trust Jesus. Read your scriptures. Ask the Holy Spirit for help. Draw close to your church. Thanks for listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In this episode, Gordon preaches from Romans 7.7-25 and pursues the Big Idea of the Power of Sin. This is Part One of that sermon. You can find the outline of the sermon below. Big Idea: The Power of Sin Sin Seizes Opportunity Sin Produces Death Sin is Always Close By Truth: Jesus rescues you from the sin that seizes every opportunity to draw you back into death. Application: Live knowing that you are not alone in your fight against sin. Jesus has delivered you from its power. The scriptures teach you of its ways. The Holy Spirit inspires you to obey. And your church encourages you in the battle. Action: Trust Jesus. Read your scriptures. Ask the Holy Spirit for help. Draw close to your church. Thanks for listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this Wednesday Wisdom, Gordon pursues the Big Idea: Lies We Believe About Service from Matthew 25. Big Idea: Lies We Believe About Service Service has no Accountability Service is Optional Service is Impersonal Truth: The beauty of Christian service is it is a daily opportunity to serve Jesus Himself. Application: Live knowing that when you see service as loving Jesus, then each and every person and circumstance is an opportunity for you to worship, honor, and become more like Christ. Action: Pray that God will create intimacy between Jesus and your acts of service. Thanks for listening! If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, we look at the Flow of Redemptive Leadership Part Two from Romans 5.12-21. Big Idea: The Flow of Redemptive Leadership Starts from Zero Moves towards Abundance Abounds in Grace Truth: Christ leads you from your place of need and desperation to a state of grace and abundance. Application: Live knowing that, no matter your circumstances, you are not cursed, but continually blessed because of Jesus Christ. Action: Reign in life. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, you can go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, we look at the Flow of Redemptive Leadership Part One from Romans 5.12-21: Big Idea: The Flow of Redemptive Leadership Starts from Zero Moves towards Abundance Abounds in Grace Truth: Christ leads you from your place of need and desperation to a state of grace and abundance. Application: Live knowing that, no matter your circumstances, you are not cursed, but continually blessed because of Jesus Christ. Action: Reign in life. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, you can go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon examines our motivation and its connection to our relationship with God from Romans 4.1-2. Enjoy the notes below. Big Idea: Motivation and a Relationship with God What do you gain? How are you blessed? How do you bless others? Truth: We are blessed because our sins are forgiven AND covered by the work of Jesus Christ. Application: Live knowing that God intends for you to honor Him, bless other Christians, and evangelize non-Christians as you grow in depth and knowledge of your relationship with Jesus. Action: Practice this affirmation: I am forgiven. I am a blessing to other Christians. I am the voice of hope to non-Christians. If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button. If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon preaches about forgetting to fear from Luke 24 from his 2019 Easter sermon at Evident Grace Fellowship. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: Forgetting to Fear Approaching God Facing Your Fear Remembering Jesus’ Words Approaching God Luke 24:1 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. Facing Your Fear 4 While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. 5 And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but has risen. Remembering Jesus’ Words Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” Big Idea: No Fear Approaching God Facing Your Fear Remembering Jesus’ Words Truth: Our fears lessen when we approach God about our fears and apply the words of Jesus. Application: Live knowing that God desires to continually allay your fears through the words of Jesus. Action: Articulate your fears. Name them. Memorize a promise of Jesus for each one. If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button. If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon preaches from Romans 3.21-31 and pursues the Big Picture Question: Why am I happy? I didn’t do anything? You can find the notes below. Thanks for listening. Big Picture Question: Why am I happy? I didn’t do anything. aka Why do I feel better? I didn’t do anything Good Grief I’m a Hot Mess Humble Brag Good Grief Romans 3: 21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. We have a problem. We can’t obey. The law of God showed us our need and the character of God. We are in problem. But then, a goodness apart from our obeying appeared: the goodness of Jesus. When we have faith in the goodness of Jesus, we are forgiven and saved. I’m a Hot Mess For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Everyone, and I mean, everyone has sinned and fallen short of His glory and what we are all called to. But God gives us a gift. That gift is that our relationship with Him is repaired by the work of Jesus. And the death of Jesus satisfied all the wrath of God for our sin. Through that, God is both just and justifier. Humble Brag 27 Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. 28 For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law. 29 Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also, 30 since God is one—who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith. 31 Do we then overthrow the law by this faith? By no means! On the contrary, we uphold the law. We don’t have anything to boast about. The only thing we can boast about is Jesus. No one gets to boast about their race or any thing they’ve done. That doesn’t mean that obedience is unimportant. We still obey, but we obey to say thanks to God. Big Picture Question: Why am I happy? I didn’t do anything. Why do I feel better? I didn’t do anything Good Grief I’m a Hot Mess Humble Brag Truth: The one true hope of the imperfect world is that we can boast in the fact that God has given us the goodness we need – the goodness of Jesus. Application: Live boasting that you have every single thing you need because Jesus has given you the payment for you guilt, the goodness that you need, and the hope of eternal joy. Action: Boast in Jesus! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA. In this episode, we look at Romans 3.9-20 and pursue this Big Idea: When Bad News is Good News If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: When Bad News is Good News Aka Bad News for Bad People We are all in the same boat. That boat is sinking. Actually, Our Boat Sank We Are All in the Same Boat Romans 3:9 What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin, That Boat is Sinking 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.” 13 “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.” 14 “Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness.” 15 “Their feet are swift to shed blood; 16 in their paths are ruin and misery, Actually, Our Boat Sank 17 and the way of peace they have not known.”18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.” 19 Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. Big Idea: When Bad News is Good News Aka Bad News for Bad People Truth: The human heart cannot offer God anything other than what He has provided for us: faith in Jesus Christ and an obedience that He prepared for us long ago. Application: Live knowing that your needs are equal to the world’s need. Live knowing that your needs have been provided for because of your faith in Jesus Christ. Action: Offer condolences to one another, not condoning. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA. In this episode, we take a break from our Roman series and look at one of the most famous passages in all the Bible: David and Goliath. Gordon pursues the Big Idea: God’s Champion and Your Part in the Fight from 1 Samuel 17.1-27. If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: God’s Champion and Your Part in the Fight. There is a War Between the World and God’s People The World Demands a Response The People of God are Called to Defend His honor Truth: Christ ends the world’s hostility with God through the cross & the ongoing proclamation of the Gospel by His people. Application: Live knowing that Christ ended the enmity between the world, Satan, your sin, and God. Action: Boldly proclaim Christ by name, not for victory, but out of victory this week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA. In this episode, Gordon pursues the Big Picture Question: What’s the Point from Romans 3.1-8. If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. Big Picture Question: What’s the point? God is Faithful God is Truthful We Can be Deceived Background: 2:28 A person is not a Jew who is one only outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. 29 No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a person’s praise is not from other people, but from God. God is Faithful Romans 3:1 Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? 2 Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God. 3 What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? 4 By no means! God is Truthful 4:b Let God be true though every one were a liar, as it is written, “That you may be justified in your words, and prevail when you are judged.” We Can be Deceived 5 But if our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unrighteous to inflict wrath on us? (I speak in a human way.) 6 By no means! For then how could God judge the world? 7 But if through my lie God's truth abounds to his glory, why am I still being condemned as a sinner? 8 And why not do evil that good may come?—as some people slanderously charge us with saying. Their condemnation is just Big Picture Question: What’s the point? Truth: We continue trying to understand and trying to obey God because His faithfulness and His truthfulness protect us from being deceived. Application: Live knowing that God intimately works in your questions, your doubts, and your obedience. Action: Find a believer who has some maturity about them. Share with them your struggles with study, belief, and/or worship. Ask them for encouragement or advice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA. In this episode, Gordon pursues the Big Picture Question: What are you counting on? from Romans 2.25ff. If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. What Should You Count On? Nothing Religious Nothing Outward God’s Praise Nothing Religious Romans 2:25 Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, you have become as though you had not been circumcised. 26 So then, if those who are not circumcised keep the law’s requirements, will they not be regarded as though they were circumcised? 27 The one who is not circumcised physically and yet obeys the law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker. Nothing Outward 28 A person is not a Jew who is one only outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. God’s Praise 29 No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a person’s praise is not from other people, but from God. What Should You Count On? Truth: Needy humanity cannot count on anything religious or outward. Our only hope is if we possess the goodness of Jesus. Application: Live knowing that worship and obedience are important, but they will not rescue or save. Live knowing that all you ever need has been provided by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Action: Celebrate the good that God is doing in your life. Rejoice in suffering. Trust only the grace of Jesus Christ. Share this message with the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA. In this episode, Gordon pursues the Big Idea: God’s Wake Up Call to the Church from Romans 2.5-11. If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: God’s Call to Awaken His Church Judgment is Coming God Will Repay God Doesn’t Show Favorites Judgment is Coming Romans 2.5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed. God Will Repay 6 God “will repay each person according to what they have done.” 7 To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. 8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. God Doesn’t Show Favorites 9 There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; 10 but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. 11 For God does not show favoritism. Big Idea: God’s Call to Awaken His Church Truth: God’s church must be vigilantly about the proclamation of holiness and repentance because unbiased judgment is coming to pay each for their actions. Application: Live knowing that God’s wrath is and will be poured out for every sin – either on Christ or upon those who don’t profess faith in Christ. Action: Persist in doing good, seek God’s glory, and proclaim faith and repentance to those you love. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA. In this episode, Gordon answers the question: How do we talk to non-Christians? from Romans 2.1-4. If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: How to Talk to a non-Christian Don’t Pass Judgment Romans 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Know that God Judges 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? Trust God’s Kindness 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? Big Idea: How to Talk to a non-Christian Truth: Speaking the truth in love, Christians are to call the world to the same repentance that they have experienced through God’s kindness. Application: Live knowing that the kind and continual work of repentance in your life is intended to be transformative for you, the church, and those who do not profess faith in Christ. Action: Be kind to those who don’t know Christ with the expressed purpose of sharing how God’s kindness led you to repentance. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA. In this episode, Gordon answers the question: What Happens When We Don’t Acknowledge God? from Romans 1.28-32. If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. Big Idea: Acknowledge is Power aka What Happens When We Don’t Acknowledge God? God Gives Us Up We are Filled We Give Approval God Gives Us Up 28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. We are Filled 29 They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, 30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, 31 foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. We Give Approval 32 Though they know God's decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them. Big Idea: Acknowledge is Power aka What Happens When We Don’t Acknowledge God? Truth: Acknowledging God in every area and circumstance of your life enables you to most enjoy a Spirit-filled, God-approved life. Application: Live knowing that God intends to bless you through your personal and public acknowledgment of Him. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA. In this episode, Gordon answers the question: Why Does God Show His Wrath? from Romans 1.18-23. If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. Big Picture Question: Why Does God Show His Wrath? Ungodliness Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. God has wrath against sin, and the way it is revealed to us its display against ungodliness and unrighteousness. And Paul teaches us that one of the things that unrighteousness does is suppress the truth. Sin is not just a single action, thought, or word. It is suppressing the truth of who God is and what He has commanded. Dishonoring God aka Lack of Thanks 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. 21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, These verses should hit us hard. God makes Himself plainly known. Creation itself reveals that there is a creator. Just by viewing creation, all humanity sees that there is someone greater than ourselves. We can create, but only out of created things. Our hearts know this. But when we don’t honor God and gives thanks for Him and His creation, we sin, and that sin merits God’s wrath. Futile Thinking but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things. As we continue in our lack of honor and thanks, we grow into futile thinking. This is wrong thinking compounded until our thinking is foolish. The end of that thinking is idolatry where we worship created things instead of the creator. The end result of ungodliness, the suppression of the truth, and futile thinking is the worship of the creation apart from the creator. Big Picture Question: Why Does God Show His Wrath? Ungodliness Dishonoring God aka Lack of Thanks Futile Thinking Truth: God’s wrath is poured out on all ungodliness because unrighteousness leads to dishonoring, ungrateful hearts that grow more and more futile in their thinking. Application: Live knowing that your one, true, and lasting hope is that Jesus lovingly suffered the wrath of God on your behalf, so you might be free and safe eternally. Action: Impact someone’s life this week by reminding them of their rescue from the wrath of God. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA. In this episode, Gordon begins a series on the book of Romans. If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. Sunday, January 6, 2019, Evident Grace Fellowship looked at Romans 1.1-17: Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, 5 through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations, 6 including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, 7 To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you 10 always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God's will I may now at last succeed in coming to you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— 12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine. 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles. 14 I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. 15 So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” From those verses, we looked at this Big Picture Question: Big Picture Question: What is the link between faith and the end of shame? And we found these three points from that question: Grace and Someone to Proclaim It Mutual Encouragement The Power of the Gospel Truth: The power of the gospel of grace conquers sin and shame as the church mutually encourages each other. Application: Live knowing that you are equipped with everything that is needed to conquer your shame. Action: Impart a spiritual gift of encouragement to someone new this week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Big Idea- A Godly Approach to a New Year--1- The Old Way of Thinking-2- The New Way of Learning-3- A Season of Renewal--Truth- God calls you to a continual and enabled life - transformation that displays the work of Christ in your life.--Application- Live knowing that God's desire in the new year is to transform you more and more into the likeness of Christ.--Action- Renew your mind in Christ this year. It's not a resolution. It's a commandment.

Big Idea- How to Finish Well----1- Persevere in the Face of Adversity--2- Counter Despair with Truth--3- Honor the Image of God----Truth- You are able to persevere through adversity as you remind yourself of your--redemption through Jesus. The true is always more powerful than the false.----Application- Live knowing that God forever equips you to honor Him as you persevere--through adversity.----Action---1. Write down 3 adversities in your life right now.--2. Write down the lie you believe around each one of them.--3. Write down the biblical truth that squashes those lies.

Big Idea- Godly Leaders Under Fire -Part Two-----1- Godly leaders rescue.--2- Godly leaders reflect.--3- Godly leaders restore.----Truth- God is going to rescue those in need through your reflection of his character and your actions of restoration.----Application- Live knowing that when you reflect on God's character, He weaves His power into your thoughts and actions.----Action- Show mercy today to someone that you have not shown mercy to in the past.

Big Idea- Three Times the World Stinks and God is Good.----1- When Your Friends Don-t Want You--2- When People Lose Faith in You--3- When You Aren-t Invited----Truth- Jesus invites you into an intimate friendship where He is for you and gives you all things.----Application- Live knowing that, through Jesus, you are always wanted, always supported, and never alone.----Action- Someone you know and love doesn-t know this message. Be the answer to someone-s prayer and share these Gospel truths with them this week.

Big Idea- Four Temptations to Fight When Stressed----1- Seeing the World as Safer Than the People of God--2- Seeing the World-s Wisdom as Greater than God-s--3- Ignoring What you Know to Be True--Grieving But Not Repenting----Truth- The character of God, the work of Jesus, and the Spirit-s inspiration of the scriptures are intended to guide you when you are stressed.----Application- Live knowing that every obstacle of this world is intended to draw you away from Christ. Live knowing that God has equipped you with the work of Jesus, the scriptures, and the people of God to help you navigate those times.----Action- Ask a Godly friend -outside your normal counsel- this question, -Tell me honestly, what am I doing in this ---------- situation that is not trusting God--

Big Idea- God-s promises are ours. God-s timing is His.----1- In Times of Fear--2- In Times of Rest--3- In Times of Conflict----Truth- God is present and faithful even when we fear He is not.----Application- Live knowing that all the promises of God find their -Yes- in Jesus. That is why it is through him that we utter our -Amen- to God for his glory. -2 Corinthians 1-20-----Application- Create a daily discipline of reading the promises of God this week.

Big Picture Question- How is Jesus- joy fulfilled in Evident Grace-----1- Jesus- joy is fulfilled through your worship.--2- Jesus- joy is fulfilled through our community--3- Jesus- joy is fulfilled through our service.----Truth- Our worship, community, and service will grow in depth and width as we enjoy the joy that Jesus has for us.----Application- Live knowing that Jesus fulfills His joy in you when corporate worship propels you deeper into community and service.----Action- Take specific actions this week to enjoy the joy.

Big Picture Question- What makes up a Godly legacy-----1- Faithfulness--2- Dependence--3- Accountability--4- Boldness----Truth- God-s word creates a Godly legacy in His people through their faith and boldness.----Application- Live knowing that there is no circumstance in which the Christian can-t be forgiven and used by God for His glory.----Action- Begin your days with purpose. Pray that God would use you mightily through your obedience and His grace.

Big Idea- Repentance is the only language of reconciliation.----1- Repentance is Risky--2- Repentance is Reputation--3- Repentance Restores----Truth- Jesus earned our reconciliation with God so that we might seek reconciliation with others.----Application- Live knowing that Jesus-s ongoing care and support enables you to risk your reputation in order to be restored with others.----Action- Without justification or rationalization, seek reconciliation with someone with whom you are in conflict.

Big Idea- Honoring God Means Considering Others Better Than Your Self----Truth- Considering others as better than yourself is a true testimony to your faith in Jesus.----Application- Live knowing that your humility in front of others is a proportionate demonstration of your faith in Jesus.----Action- Find the person you are most critical of this week. Speak not a word of criticism. Pray for a heart of prayer for them.

Big Picture Question- What are your options when you are bitter-----1- Gather in a Community of Hope--2- Inflict Pain and Isolate--3- Take Responsibility----Truth- Bitterness is an indication of a hardened heart and a retreat from Godly community.----Application- Live knowing that when we take comfort in the love of Christ and shelter in a Godly community, we are able to grow in faith and avoid bitterness.----Action- Take time this week to journal through a bitter situation. Ask these questions---1- What circumstance in your past has been the most difficult to reconcile---2- What circumstance presently tempts your heart towards bitterness---3- Is there a circumstance or relationship that tempts you to think that the grace of Jesus is insufficient-

Big Idea- Our heroes are just like us. We all need a Savior.----1- We struggle to trust God.--2- We trust our own strength--3- We trust our own wisdom----Truth- God uses Godly people who struggle just like we do, but their struggles, along with our own, should create an affection for our Savior, Jesus.----Application- Live knowing that your struggle to trust God in intended to make you thankful for the love of Jesus, not fearful that you will lose it.----Action- Pray for and support your church leaders as they struggle along with you to trust Jesus

Big Picture Question- What are the blessings of faithfully kept covenants-----1- Faithfully kept covenants give assurance--2- Faithfully kept covenants give protection--3- Faithfully kept covenants give peace----Truth- God-s covenantal faithfulness give His people an assurance of protection and peace.----Application- Live knowing that you are moment by moment protected from both your sin and the wrath of God because of Jesus- faithful obedience, His death on the cross, and His--resurrection.----Action- Pray against every earthly fear in your life asking God to replace it with faith, assurance, and peace.

Big Picture Question- What opposes the glory of God-----1- Presumption--2- Judgment--3- Doubt----Truth- Presumption and judgment within the body of Christ lead to doubting God and the diminishing of His glory in the church.----Application- Live knowing that God intends His people to honor and glorify Him by giving one another the judgment of charity and exercising a deep faith in Christ.----Action- Defend the honor of God this week by telling someone your testimony.

Big Picture Question- What-s the difference between repentance and change-----1- Repentance Doesn-t Care About Reputation--2- Repentance Kills the Source of Sin--3- Repentance Grieves----Truth- True repentance kills sin at its sources through a Godly grief that desires to honor God more than it wants to protect self.----Application- Live knowing that our greatest intimacy with God and others comes through a Godly repenting that denies self and lifts up God.----Action- Kill a sin this week at its source through a Godly grief that confesses your sin to God and any offended party without justification or fear of lost reputation.

Big Picture Question- Why is it better to obey rather to sacrifice-----1- Obeying is seeing as God sees--2- Obedience kills pride--3- God delights in obedience----Truth- Obedience enables a pride killing sight that walks us into the delight of God.----Application- Live knowing that there is grace for ever sin, but there is a grace that enables you to obey as well.----Action- This week, actively listen to the promises of God, and pray that He will enable you to obey in one specific area in which you continually struggle.

Big Picture Question- How does waiting increase our love of God and others-----1- Waiting Fuels Worship--2- Waiting Fuels Community--3- Waiting Fuels Mission----Truth- Our waiting for the outworking and fulfillment of Jesus- work and mission fuels our worship, community, and service.----Application- Live knowing that Jesus grows our faith by creating a persevering love within the church as we worship and serve together.----Action- Pray for the faith to show grace to someone struggling this week.

Big Picture Question- How does Jesus- Kingship relate to your fear-----1- He is Present--2- He is Appointed by God--3- He Offers Something the World Doesn-t----Truth- Jesus- appointed presence alleviates your fear as you withdraw from the anxiousness of this world.----Application- Live knowing that Jesus- intimate presence in your life is intended to grow a comfort and confidence in you.----Action- Jesus- kingdom is graceful fearless. Your kingdom is graceless and fearful. Choose this day who you will serve.

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Taiwan Housing Project - "Salt Sugar Fire" - Live on WFMU Taiwan Housing Project - "Authentic Alien Perfume" - Live on WFMU Taiwan Housing Project - "Multidimensional Spectrum" - Live on WFMU Taiwan Housing Project - "Going Outside" - Live on WFMU Taiwan Housing Project - "What It's All About" - Live on WFMU Taiwan Housing Project - "Maintenance of an Application" - Live on WFMU Taiwan Housing Project - "Veblen Death Mask" - Live on WFMU http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/64712