"trials" Tagged Sermons

God’s Big Picture (Psalm 13:1-6)

June 24, 2018Passage:  Psalm 13:1-6Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Trials teach me that I need Jesus. I. Seasons of pain are times to cry out to God.  (v.1-2; Psalm 14)            A. God hears me.            B. I need to be reminded of my true need.  (Psalm 2; Acts 2; 2 Samuel 7)            C. Cultivate a longing…

Perspective For Hope (James 1:12-18)

January 7, 2018Passage:  James 1:12-18Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Learn to recognize God in the midst of trials. I. Life’s trials make sense to those who learn to wait on God (v.12)            A. A future, eternal reward is for all who learn to believe in God.            B. Loving Jesus is where salvation begins. II. Persevering through…

Refined in the Crucible (James 1:1-11)

December 10, 2017Passage:  James 1:1-11Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God wants you to understand that trials are for maturity. I. James was written to persecuted believers (v.1)            A. Grace transforms.            B. James’ message applies to all believers. II. Trials are the maturing process for God’s kids (2-4)            A. If trials are for my good, then joy…