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ID: 22301 • November 1, 2007
The Christian life isn’t guaranteed to be all brightness and laughter. Such a perspective is true to neither the biblical record nor human experience. While the Gospel offers real comfort in the face of pain, biblical joy is found not in isolation from life’s rigors but in trusting in the sovereign love of God, who works all things for our good and His glory.
The studies contained in this series make it clear that while Christians suffer and grieve just as much as anyone, we also are given 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, 1997
God’s Faithfulness in Affliction
1 Peter 4:12–19 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 50:23 • ID: 1949
September 1, 2008
When Trials Come — Part One
James 1:1–3 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 40:37 • ID: 2557
September 1, 2008
When Trials Come — Part Two
James 1:2–4 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 35:41 • ID: 2559
December 3, 2009
Good News, Bad News
Genesis 40:1–23 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 53:38 • ID: 1859
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
November 14, 2009
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
December 3, 2009
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