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Nov 30, 2025·Sun AM
Suffering in Christ's Likeness
Jesus suffered through mistreatment from people, submission to the Father's will, and deliberate self-restraint. This sermon treats suffering not as an abstract virtue but as part of becoming like Christ—enduring by trusting God, looking beyond the present with joy, and remaining anchored in prayer.
About this sermon
Jesus suffered through mistreatment from people, submission to the Father's will, and deliberate self-restraint. This sermon treats suffering not as an abstract virtue but as part of becoming like Christ—enduring by trusting God, looking beyond the present with joy, and remaining anchored in prayer.
Key ideas
- Jesus endured mistreatment without surrendering His character.
- Submission to God sometimes means accepting a costly path.
- Self-restraint is a form of suffering that trains the heart toward holiness.
- Christ endured to honor the Father, save people, and defeat the devil.


