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Can anything good come out of our suffering?   We are told in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 that if we suffer it is not only for our pruning but also to the benefit of others as they see us suffer faithfully, not only they are encouraged by our testimony but also to grow in their faith in the Lord.   There are so many so called “faith-healers” in churches today. They don’t have any power to heal anyone, but these preachers certainly have the power to lead people in error.   However, we do thank the Lord for His faithful people who are able to be the light and the salt of this earth as the Lord tells us in Matthew 5:16. Every Christian can be an encouragement to others.   Here is an example of one faithful Christian who despite her suffering was able to share the message of salvation with her ‘neighbour’ whilst being admitted in the hospital. Helpfully shared by Brother Tim who is an elder at Hayes Lane Baptist Church in Bromley, UK.   Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cfCyQin0dc&t=34s

How can we encourage those who may be going through suffering? The New Testament letters are full of the ‘One-Another’ statements. We are called to encourage one another for the sake of our Lord and Saviour – Jesus Christ. The Lord cares for His people, and one of the main ways of Him encouraging us is through His body on earth – the Church. The Apostle Paul encourages the Ephesians (Ephesians 5:19-20) to encourage each other with prayers, singing of Psalms and Hymns. He tells the Galatians (Galatians 6:2) to bear each other burdens and he encourages the Corinthians (2 Corinthians 4:17-18) and Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 5:11) by pointing them to the eternal Christ. Our dear friend, Brother Michael - Missionary in Mexico shares his experience of helping others and being helped by others when he needed to be encouraged. Video link: https://youtu.be/6gbwmKiyclc

What does it mean to 'focus' on God during suffering? King David is one of the most prominent human characters in the Old Testament. We are familiar with his trials that are mentioned in the Bible. We are also familiar with Psalms of David. I am yet to meet a Christian that has never found Psalms to act like a soothing balm to their spiritual wounds. Kind David was a man in great distress in 1 Samuel 27. He was running to save his life from King Saul and in doing so he falls into the enemy's territory.  How did David cope? And what lessons can we learn from the life of David in trusting the Lord and focusing on His goodness? Pastor Olawale Akinrogunde of Grace Church Walthamstow, London explains.  

Why do 'good' people suffer? First of all, we need to realise that none of us are good (Mark 10:18), only God is good and this where we start to understand why we suffer in this fallen world. There was only ONE good man who ever lived on the face of this earth and His Name is Jesus Christ. He did not deserve to suffer but He suffered on our behalf so that we may become righteous in God's eyes.  We were created to know and glorify the Son of God. God is glorified in our life when we are saved.  Pastor Joe Zbinden of Steel City Missionary Baptist Church in IL tells a story of a blind man in John's Gospel chapter 9, how God was able to use this man blindness to bring not only healing but salvation in his life.  Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQE90m-53l4

Does 'coming to Jesus' mean my problems will dissapear? We know this famous hymn that goes like this... "When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, "It is well, it is well with my soul." What do these opening lines mean? What are we to expect from the Lord when we face suffering in our lives? Sonny Simak tries to tackle this important question.   Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vurZkmRYCG4&t=14s

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ਸਮਾਂ, ਯੋਗਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਪੈਸੇ ਦਾ ਦਾਨ  Our Giving of Time, Talents and Treasures    YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBSOSoI0DsM

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YouTube Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s0lGoCSBBU&t=328s   ਚੰਗੀ ਕਲਿਸਿਆ ਦੇ ਚਿੰਨ ਕੀ ਹਨ?

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ਭਾਗ 1 - ਚੰਗੀ ਕਲਿਸਿਆ ਦੇ ਚਿੰਨ -- ਮੁਕਤੀ Part 1 - The characteristics of the local church - Salvation ਰਸੂਲਾਂ ਦੇ ਕਰਤੱਬ 2:41 - ਇਸ ਲਈ ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਉਸਦਾ ਬਚਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕੀਤਾ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਬਪਤਿਸਮਾ ਲਿਆ, ਅਤੇ ਉਸ ਦਿਨ ਲਗਭਗ ਤਿੰਨ ਹਜ਼ਾਰ ਰੂਹਾਂ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ ਗਈਆਂ। Acts 2:41 - So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.  

ਇੱਕ ਮਸੀਹ-ਕੇਂਦਰਿਤ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਕਲੀਸਿਯਾ - ਰਸੂਲਾਂ ਦੇ ਕਰਤੱਬ 2 Introduction to the ten Important characteristic of a Christ-centred local church. ਮਸੀਹ-ਕੇਂਦਰਿਤ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਚਰਚ ਦੇ ਦਸ ਮਹੱਤਵਪੂਰਨ ਗੁਣਾਂ ਦੀ ਜਾਣ-ਪਛਾਣ।  

Isaiah 1:18-20 - A Call To Return Have you lost your way in the Lord?   Burdened by the weight of sin and guilt. Here is the good news. Return while the Lord may be found. He is not far from those who call upon His Name. The book of Isaiah is often labelled as the Gospel of Isaiah because of its significant Christian commentary. Isaiah is also the most quoted book of the Old Testament in the New Testament. Therefore, it would be good for us to study this wonderful book together.   YouTubeLink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz_QJHFLIy8

ਯਸਯਾਹ 1:18-20 - ਵਾਪਸੀ ਲਈ ਇੱਕ ਸੁਨੇਹਾ।   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6wkBY52WLg&t=12s

ਖੁਸ਼ ਲੋਕ ਕੌਣ ਹਨ? - ਭਾਗ 8   ਧੰਨ ਹਨ ਉਹ ਜਿਹੜੇ ਧਰਮ ਦੇ ਕਾਰਨ ਸਤਾਏ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ, ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਸਵਰਗ ਦਾ ਰਾਜ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਹੈ। . ਧੰਨ ਹੋ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਜਦੋਂ ਦੂਸਰੇ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਬਦਨਾਮ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਸਤਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਕਾਰਨ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਵਿਰੁੱਧ ਹਰ ਕਿਸਮ ਦੀ ਬੁਰਾਈ ਬੋਲਦੇ ਹਨ। ਖੁਸ਼ ਹੋਵੋ ਅਤੇ ਖੁਸ਼ ਹੋਵੋ, ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਇਨਾਮ ਸਵਰਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਬਹੁਤ ਹੈ, ਇਸ ਲਈ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਨਬੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਤਾਇਆ" - ਮੱਤੀ 5:10-12   Who are the happy people? - Part 8 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you" - Matthew 5:10-12

ਖੁਸ਼ ਲੋਕ ਕੌਣ ਹਨ? - ਭਾਗ  7   ਧੰਨ ਹਨ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਉਹ ਪਰਮੇਸ਼ੁਰ ਦੇ ਪੁੱਤਰ ਕਹਾਏ ਜਾਣਗੇ। — ਮੱਤੀ 5:9   Who are the happy people? - Part 7 Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the sons of  God. - Matthew 5:9   YouTube Link: