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ID: 22301 • November 1, 2007
The Scriptures never promise us that the Christian life will be all brightness and laughter. In fact, they promise that hard times will come. While the Gospel offers real comfort in the face of pain, biblical joy is found not in lacking hardship but in trusting God, who works all things for our good and His glory.
In this series, Alistair Begg makes it clear that while Christians suffer and grieve as much as anyone, we also have a biblical framework for dealing with affliction, trial, and disappointment. Underpinning our hope is the glorious doctrine of God’s providence, which allows us to declare with the psalmist, “My times are in your hands.”
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June 20, 2009
God’s Faithfulness in Affliction
1 Peter 4:12–19 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 50:23 • ID: 1949
January 21, 2007
When Trials Come — Part One
James 1:1–3 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 40:37 • ID: 2557
January 28, 2007
When Trials Come — Part Two
James 1:2–4 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 35:41 • ID: 2559
March 24, 1996
Lessons from the Dungeon — Part One
Genesis 40:1–23 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 56:05 • ID: 1861
March 31, 1996
Lessons from the Dungeon — Part Two
Genesis 40:1–23 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 44:53 • ID: 1862
February 24, 1991
Stilling Life’s Storms
Mark 4:35–41 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 37:04 • ID: 1529
July 22, 2007
On Death and Dying
Ecclesiastes 12:1–14 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 41:27 • ID: 2576
July 16, 1995
Christians Grieve Too!
1 Thessalonians 4:13 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 44:37 • ID: 1808
December 28, 1997
My Times Are in Your Hands — Part One
Psalm 31:1–24 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 39:42 • ID: 1975
January 4, 1998