When Troubles Come and Stay

Title: When Troubles Come and Stay

Text: James 1:2-4; John 16:33; James 1:12; II Cor. 4:8-9

Intro: What Scripture says about weathering times of

trouble, chaos, and calamity.

A. When trials come into our lives, we can emerge

strong to recover and rebuild. James 1:2

B. The storms roll in, stop people in their tracks, and

left their victims feeling helpless and hopeless.

Psalm 46:1

C. In Him alone, we can find strength and hope to

endure. Prov. 18:10

I. Some troubles come and go – other times,

troubles come and stay. John 16:33

II. When we’ve handled troubles correctly.

James 1:12

III. Beyond the bruises. II Cor. 4:8-9

Conclusion:

A. God the Son walked this earth, He endured trials,

temptation, and sufferings. James 1:3

B. I can assure you that He will faithfully lead you by

the hand. Psalm 23:4

C. On the basis of God’s Word, trust that He is working

in your troubles. Rom. 8:28