Finding Joy in Trials: A Sunday Message Preview
Join Pastor Josh Massaro as he offers an insightful preview of the upcoming Sunday morning service on November 10, 2024, at Middletown Baptist Church. This week, the sermon focuses on the theme of finding joy and comfort in the midst of tribulation, as highlighted in Second Corinthians, chapter seven. Pastor Josh will explore how the Apostle Paul expresses his joy despite his difficulties, emphasizing the importance of seeking God's comfort and extending that comfort to others. He will share how the relationship between Paul and Titus illustrates the powerful impact of divine comfort in ministry. Be encouraged to reflect on how you can experience and share God's comfort in your own life, even during challenging times.
Pastor Josh Massaro shares an insightful preview of the upcoming Sunday morning service at Middletown Baptist Church, focusing on the themes of comfort and joy found in the midst of tribulation. Drawing from Second Corinthians chapter seven, he highlights the Apostle Paul's earnestness in communicating with the Corinthian church and his commitment to truthfulness. The discussion centers around the relationship between Paul, Titus, and the church, illustrating how God's comfort flows through individuals to uplift others. Pastor Josh emphasizes that, despite the challenges believers may face, they can find joy in God's comforting presence. He encourages listeners to embrace the idea that as they experience God's comfort, they are called to extend that comfort to those around them. This powerful message of mutual support and divine joy is not only uplifting but serves as a reminder of the community's role in comforting one another during tough times. The sermon promises to explore how these biblical principles apply to contemporary Christian life, inspiring the congregation to seek and share comfort in their daily interactions.
Takeaways:
- Pastor Josh emphasizes the importance of being honest and open, as Paul was with the Corinthians.
- The joy and comfort that comes from God can help us through difficult situations.
- Titus played a significant role in providing comfort both to Paul and the church.
- As Christians, we are called to seek God's comfort and share it with others.
- Even in tribulation, we can find joy through God's comforting presence in our lives.
- Join us this Sunday to explore how God's comfort can transform our trials into joy.
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00:00 - None
00:09 - Continuing the Study of Second Corinthians
00:45 - The Role of Titus in Comforting the Church
01:09 - The Joy of Comfort in Difficulty
01:57 - The Comfort and Joy of God
Pastor Josh
Pastor Josh here.
Pastor Josh
I would like to give you a preview of our Sunday morning service on November 10th here at Middletown Baptist Church.
Pastor Josh
This week we're going to continue our study in Second Corinthians, chapter seven.
Pastor Josh
We're going to start in verse number two.
Pastor Josh
And Paul is talking here about how he, to the best of his ability, has tried to be honest and open here with the church at Corinth.
Pastor Josh
And he says, I've been bold in speaking the truth to you.
Pastor Josh
I'm excited for what God is doing in your life.
Pastor Josh
And he talks about in verse number four, he is filled with comfort and he has joy even in the midst of the tribulation that he faces.
Pastor Josh
He goes on to explain to the church at Corinth why he has been comforted.
Pastor Josh
And really essentially what it is is that Titus, a fellow that worked with Paul.
Pastor Josh
And we will talk more about Titus on Sunday morning.
Pastor Josh
Titus was able to be comforted of God through the ministry of Paul.
Pastor Josh
And then Titus went on to comfort the church there in Corinth.
Pastor Josh
And so Paul was just explaining how comforting it is to see God's comfort working through the ministry and into the people.
Pastor Josh
And so he says, this brings me joy even in the midst of difficulty.
Pastor Josh
And so what does that mean for us?
Pastor Josh
That means this.
Pastor Josh
We can rejoice even in the midst of difficulty because of the comfort of God.
Pastor Josh
2 Corinthians chapter 1 mentioned the idea that God is a God of all comfort.
Pastor Josh
And as God comforts us, so is the challenge for us to comfort others.
Pastor Josh
And so verse number seven of Second Corinthians, chapter seven, he says at the very end, he says, you know, I have rejoiced all the more there.
Pastor Josh
This has been consolation for me that Titus was comforted by God, comforted by his presence, and then ultimately comforted them.
Pastor Josh
And so we as Christians are to seek after the comfort of God and look to how we can comfort others in the midst of their hardships, their tribulations, as this passage says.
Pastor Josh
And ultimately that should bring us joy, the joy of God in the midst of circumstances that might not be considered joyful in the eyes of the world.
Pastor Josh
And so encourage you to be here this Sunday to hear about this message, the joy and the comfort, the joy and the comfort.
Pastor Josh
Well, if you're not able to be with us in person, you can follow us on YouTube or Facebook and see the live stream and you can hear the podcast of this sermon on Monday morning following the service on Sunday.
Pastor Josh
Well, thank you.
Pastor Josh
God bless.
Pastor Josh
Have a wonderful weekend.
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