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What are the purposes of suffering and trials? Why does God allow them? Those around us might tell us that suffering is pointless, that we should ignore it or rise above it, or perhaps even that karma is paying us back for a wrong we have committed. The Bible, though, gives a very different answer. Scripture clearly addresses suffering—both its presence and its purpose. (After all, no one suffered more than Christ, our Savior.) Its many examples of faithful men and women who encountered various trials demonstrate God’s hand at work throughout history and for His glory.
In this series, Alistair Begg address the difficulties and worries of life by turning our attention to God’s Word and promises. We may be tempted to long for greener pastures, but the Bible assures us that “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding” (Phil 4:7), can be found in Jesus Christ, even amidst great worldly trials.
Dealing With Stress
Selected Scriptures Sermon • Includes Transcript • 28:20 • ID: 0552
All the Lonely People
Mark 10:46–52 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 37:01 • ID: 2027
Casting All Your Cares
1 Peter 5:7 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 29:17 • ID: 2034
Down in the Valley
1 Kings 19:1–18 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 45:38 • ID: 2017
Suffering in the Believer’s Life
Lamentations 1:12 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 38:42 • ID: 2090
“If Anyone Is Sick…” — Part One
James 5:14–18 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 33:00 • ID: 2618
“If Anyone Is Sick…” — Part Two
James 5:15 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 32:39 • ID: 2621
Making the Most of It
Genesis 39:1–7 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 48:52 • ID: 1851
Sweet Fruit from a Thorny Tree
2 Corinthians 1:1–7 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 19:43 • ID: 2574
“Why Has This Happened to Me?” (Cancer Support Dinner)
Ruth 1:1–22 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 42:22 • ID: 3613
Celebrate Life!
Ecclesiastes 11:1–10 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 43:06 • ID: 2302