Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

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Philippians 1:12-14
Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities
I. The Truth About Adversity Asserted (v. 12)
A. Adversity Does Come Into Our Lives
B. Adversity Comes For A Good Outcome
II. The Truth About Adversity Illustrated (vv. 13-14)
A. Adversity Brings Contact With the Unbelievers
B. Adversity Brings Courage To Believers
1. Boldness Before Family
2. Boldness Before Friends
3. Boldness Before Neighbors
4. Boldness Before Co-Workers
5. Boldness Before Strangers

Application
I. View Your Obstacle As An Opportunity
II. God Does Not Purpose Adversity for Bad, But For Good