Abiding Savior Free Lutheran
July 19, 2020 Sunday Worship Service
2 Corinthians 1:3-11 – "Desperately Seeking Comfort" ~ Pastor Justin Nelson
Locations & Times
Living Word Free Lutheran Church
7901 S Meredith Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 9:30 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
CONNECT WITH US
Use our online connection / prayer card by clicking the link below.
https://abidingsavior.churchcenter.com/people/forms/740SERVICE ORDER:
WELCOME / CALL TO WORSHIP
WORSHIP IN SONG
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
In Christ Alone
CONFESSION / DECLARATION OF GRACE
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH / WORSHIP IN SONG
It is Well With My Soul
CHILDREN'S MESSAGE / SERMON
Pastor Justin Nelson
WORSHIP IN SONG
Trading My Sorrows
BENEDICTION
WORSHIP IN SONG
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
In Christ Alone
CONFESSION / DECLARATION OF GRACE
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH / WORSHIP IN SONG
It is Well With My Soul
CHILDREN'S MESSAGE / SERMON
Pastor Justin Nelson
WORSHIP IN SONG
Trading My Sorrows
BENEDICTION
SERMON: “Desperately Seeking Comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3-11)
I. The Source of Comfort
II. The Purpose of Comfort
III. The Hope of Comfort
“Our comfort from God is in all circumstances, no matter how hopeless things get. God is faithful to His promise to us that he will not leave us or forsake us and in this comfort that we receive, we share, displaying hope to one another and to a world… to a nation… desperately seeking comfort.”
I. The Source of Comfort
II. The Purpose of Comfort
III. The Hope of Comfort
“Our comfort from God is in all circumstances, no matter how hopeless things get. God is faithful to His promise to us that he will not leave us or forsake us and in this comfort that we receive, we share, displaying hope to one another and to a world… to a nation… desperately seeking comfort.”
APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
1. Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-11. What stands out to you the most in these verses?
1. Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-11. What stands out to you the most in these verses?
2. As you watch the news, read the paper or view your internet news feed, in what ways do you see people attempting to find comfort in the things of this world?
3. 2 Corinthians 1:3 says that God is the source of all comfort, what does this mean? What does it mean to have comfort in our life?
4. Read John 14:26-27 – Where does Jesus say our comfort comes from?
5. Read 2 Corinthians 1:4. What the purpose of the comfort we receive? How is this displayed in our everyday life?
6. Read James 1:2-4. What is our reaction meant to be when we experience trials? What is to purpose of trials?
7. Can you think of a time where you felt hopeless and helpless in a situation? How did God deliver you from that situation?
8. God never intended for us to walk alone, to handle stress and solve all of our problems by ourselves. How does God use us as brothers and sisters in Christ to share each other’s burdens?
Want to Watch Past Messages?
View all past messages by clicking on the link below
https://www.abidingsavior.church/sermons/GIVING OPTIONS:
1) Cash
2) Check
3) Via our App (ChurchCenter)
4) By texting any amount by texting the number 84321
2) Check
3) Via our App (ChurchCenter)
4) By texting any amount by texting the number 84321
Download the church center app in your app store to give quickly and securely!
We are a Christ centered community, whose heart is to be a place where individuals are knowing Jesus Christ, growing in Christ, and going out into the world with Christ, in order that lives would be transformed by the gospel and God would be glorified.