Emmaus Baptist Church

11.2.25 | John 15:18-16:33 | What did you expect?
Sermon & notes for Emmaus Baptist Church
Locations & Times
Emmaus Baptist Church
16001 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73170, USA
Sunday 10:45 AM
Reality #1 - Disciples will be Hated by the World
World - rebellion against God
Hates - spiritual hostility
Moral opposition (authority, values)
Relational opposition (including death)
You - disciples of Jesus
Former rebels; chosen out of the world
Hated because of Jesus
World - rebellion against God
Hates - spiritual hostility
Moral opposition (authority, values)
Relational opposition (including death)
You - disciples of Jesus
Former rebels; chosen out of the world
Hated because of Jesus
Response #1 - Don’t Stumble = Steel Spine
Remember
-Jesus’ Words
-Other Examples
Testify
-To the Truth of Jesus
-By the Power of the Holy Spirit
Pray
-For Persecuted Believers
-For Courage to Stand Firm
-For Light in the Darkness
Remember
-Jesus’ Words
-Other Examples
Testify
-To the Truth of Jesus
-By the Power of the Holy Spirit
Pray
-For Persecuted Believers
-For Courage to Stand Firm
-For Light in the Darkness
Reality #2 - Disciples will Suffer in the World
Broken World
-Waiting & Suffering
-Death & Loss
Imperfect Faith
-Doubt & Discouragement
Broken World
-Waiting & Suffering
-Death & Loss
Imperfect Faith
-Doubt & Discouragement
Response #2 - Don’t Be Surprised = Soft Heart
Suffering is Temporary & Not Wasted
-2 Corinthians 1:3-7; 4:7-11, 16-18
Joy and Peace are Present & Eternal
-Psalm 30:5; Revelation 21:1-4
What now?
Prayer and Praise
Stand Firm with a Steel Spine
Serve Others with a Soft Heart
-with Love, Joy, Hope, and Peace
Suffering is Temporary & Not Wasted
-2 Corinthians 1:3-7; 4:7-11, 16-18
Joy and Peace are Present & Eternal
-Psalm 30:5; Revelation 21:1-4
What now?
Prayer and Praise
Stand Firm with a Steel Spine
Serve Others with a Soft Heart
-with Love, Joy, Hope, and Peace
Sermon Slides and Notes
https://emmausokc.org/notesEmmaus Baptist Church
SERVICE TIMES:
Sunday School at 9:15am
Worship Gathering at 10:45am
SERVICE TIMES:
Sunday School at 9:15am
Worship Gathering at 10:45am