Worship Preparation - May 18, 2025
Read the sermon text:1 Peter 3:13-17
Read the sermon summary: In the back of our minds, many of us carry the idea that if we do good, things will go well for us. We assume that if we have enough faith and avoid sin, then God will bless us in this life. While righteous living can help us avoid certain painful consequences, our passage this Sunday shows us that suffering for righteousness' sake is not a detour from God’s blessing. It’s often part of it. This Sunday, we’ll consider how God uses the suffering of his people for his glory, for our good, and as a powerful witness to the gospel.
Read the following song lyrics in relation to the sermon:
It Is Well With My Soul
Verse 1
When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrow like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot You have taught me to say
It is well it is well with my soul
Verse 2
But Lord it's for Thee for Thy coming we wait
The sky not the grave is our goal
Oh trump of the angel oh voice of the Lord
Blessed hope blessed rest of my soul
Chorus
It is well with my soul
It is well it is well with my soul
Bridge
You are the Rock on which I stand
By Your grace it is well
My hope is sure in Christ my Saviour
It is well with my soul
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Ben Fielding | Horatio Gates Spafford | Philip Paul Bliss | Reuben Morgan
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