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The sermon examines the theological tension between the friends' retributive worldview and Job's persistent faith in a sovereign God who allows suffering for his own purposes and his people's good. It highlights Job's rejection of the accusation that his pain is direct punishment for hidden sin, instead affirming that God is the ultimate actor in his life, even when His ways are mysterious. The ce...

This sermon explores Psalm 129 as a source of comfort for believers facing prolonged affliction and hostility. It highlights the central truth that God is righteous, meaning He is holy and faithful to His promises, which ensures that the wicked will not ultimately prevail against His people. The message contrasts the temporary flourishing of enemies with their inevitable failure to reap a harvest,...

Affliction Brings Forth Christ's Beauty in His People 2 Samuel 15:13-16:14 18 October 2026, 10:30 am

Es extraño la manera en que muchos hermanos y hermanas que han pasado años, décadas en la fe, aun no pueden entender la razón de por qué Jesús enseñaba en parábolas en este capítulo.

6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost. 7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. 9 For they themse...

How should we live in this temporary world, knowing that our eternal home is with Christ? Because Christ has secured our future with him, we can live with courage seek to please him and take seriously the day we will stand before him

A Needy Woman's Faith in Jesus Luke 8: 43-48 1. Her Longstanding Affliction 2. Her Humble Confession 3. Christ's Blessed Word to Her

This psalm puts the Gospel of Christ, the good news of the God who comes to you with power and willingness to help and rescue you, even with much sorrow and anguish on the cross, in such a glorious way.

I. The Afflictions II. The Deliverance III. The Response

2 Samuel 16:1-14

What happens when your faith is tested? In 1 Thessalonians 3, the Apostle Paul finds encouragement in hearing that the Thessalonian believers continue to stand fast in the Lord despite their afflictions. The Christian life is not just about how we begin. It's about remaining faithful, growing in the Lord, and standing firm when difficulties come. Join Pastor Ed Decker as we examine the importance...

Ask God for wisdom for the trial and it shall be given.

The sermon addresses the inevitability of suffering in the Christian life, asserting that trials are not hypothetical possibilities but certain realities for those who walk with God. Drawing from Isaiah 43, the message emphasizes that believers must pass through deep waters and raging fires, yet these afflictions should be viewed with proper perspective as light compared to the eternal glory that...

This sermon examines 2 Thessalonians 1, focusing on Paul's encouragement to believers enduring persecution and economic hardship. The central message emphasizes that growing faith and increasing love during times of affliction serve as evidence of genuine salvation and worthiness for God's kingdom. The exposition challenges the audience to adopt a farsighted perspective, looking beyond present suf...

The sermon explores the theological principle that God is the sovereign agent behind both the blessings and the hardships in a believer's life, emphasizing that afflictions are often just responses to unrepentant sin. Drawing from 2 Chronicles, Proverbs, and Daniel, the message argues that acknowledging God's hand in one's suffering is the necessary precursor to receiving His forgiveness and resto...

The sermon explores the metaphor of fire in 1 Peter, presenting suffering not as a sign of God's absence but as a divine process of purification akin to a goldsmith refining ore. It argues that trials test the genuineness of faith, exposing impurities such as pride and anger so that God's character may be revealed in the believer. The message distinguishes between suffering as a consequence of sin...

The sermon centers on the assurance of God's unchanging love and grace toward His people amidst affliction and trial. Drawing primarily from Isaiah 43, the message outlines ten specific promises from God, including redemption, a personal call, and the believer's status as God's precious possession. These promises are presented as a source of comfort that silences fear and provides confidence in Go...

Psalm 34 is David's acrostic praise for the Lord's deliverance from fear, trouble, inviting the afflicted to taste and see that the Lord is good, for He is near to the brokenhearted, hears the cries of the righteous, and redeems all who take refuge in Him.

The Lord Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath Day, and one of the persons that was there was a woman who it says had a spirit of infirmity. The word "infirmity" here in the Greek is Ασθενειας (Asthenias). It refers to a great weakness of body or mind; by implication something which had greatly hindered this woman's being able to move at all, or to stand up straight. She no do...