Huikala Baptist Church - Honolulu, Hawaii

"The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion." Proverbs 28:1 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/7EXzupHeO3s

"Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier." 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Difficulty and trials are coming. There are enemies of the Gospel, so don't be surprised.

"God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;" Hebrews 1:1-2

"And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her." Luke 1:38

The covenants of the Bible are proof that we can trust the promises of God.

“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;” Philippians 1:27

“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;” Philippians 1:27

“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;” Philippians 1:27

The transformed life puts the Gospel on display.

There is always hope, because hope is found in Jesus! Download the notes for this message. Download "When the Darkness Will Not Lift" by John Piper.

True fulfillment is found in living a Jesus-focused life that blesses others.

Magnifying Jesus is living a life that points others to Him.

Jesus tells us in John 15 what it looks like to bear fruit.

"Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice." Philippians 1:15-18

A joyful Christian testimony during suffering is a powerful Gospel witness.

Discernment comes from a deliberate search for godly wisdom.

Love is a defining characteristic of a true follower of Jesus.

Live in such a way that you can meet Jesus with joy, not regret.

Sanctification is about growth in righteousness, holiness, and Christlikeness. Are you still growing?