Sermon 03/17/2019

The word "through" can be defined as "from start to finish, from beginning to end, to the conclusion of."  That's what God does.  He uses the intensity of the fire to refine us.  He uses the flood not to drown us but to develop our endurance, strength and faith.  May we let Him do His perfect will in us, to take us through the storm and turn us into the men and women of faith that He wants us to be.  Three results of trials are examined:

1. Growth
2. Encouragement and comfort
3. Victory

Additional scripture references: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5; 11:23-28; Psalm 23:4; 60:12; 84:5-6; Isaiah 43:2; Exodus 14:13-14; 1 Corinthians 15:57