Pastor James Trabilcy | Faith in the Midst of Trials | Mid-Week Bible Study | 01-27-2026 |

Описание: Sermon Summary:
This sermon explores the Christian journey through trials and tribulations, emphasizing that justification comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not by works of the law. Pastor James teaches that believers are called to rejoice in suffering because tribulation produces perseverance, which develops character and ultimately leads to hope that does not disappoint. The message emphasizes God's faithfulness in refining believers through their struggles, comparing the process to precious metals being purified by fire. The sermon encourages transparency about past wounds, including childhood trauma and addiction, while pointing to God's power to bring healing, forgiveness, and freedom through the Holy Spirit.

Description:

Faith in the Midst of Trials | Even When We Take a Wrong Turn God Uses It | Saul Consented to Stoning of Steven | Conversion on the Road to Damascus from Saul to Paul | Paul Ended Up Being Used in Mighty Way by the Lord | Help of Barnabas in Start of Paul's Ministry | Justified by Faith We Have Peace | We Were Lost & Hell Bound in Our Sins | We Are Under Grace | Pastor James Experienced God's Grace Being Saved from Death | We Are Justified by Faith in Jesus not by the Law | Guard Your Heart by the Word of God | Faith is Believing in Unseen | Power of Christ Gives Us Strength | Peace of God is Given to Us | We Love Because He First Loved Us | By Faith We Have Access to Grace in Hope of the Glory of God | By Grace You've Been Saved | We Can't Take Any Glory | It's Gift of God | Not of Works - We Can't Earn It | God Prepared All Beforehand | We Just Need to Say Yes | Ask Seek Knock | We Will Find Grace | Rejoice Even in Troubles | Remember We Go to Heaven | Be Gentle to All Men | Listen & Pray Even When You Don't Understand | Be Humble Teachable & Open to Correction | Heavenly Sandpaper in Marriage | We Don't Judge but Admonish When Necessary | Don't Worry but Be Grateful for God is Going to Do | Hope - Don't Be Cast Down | Praise God All the Time | This Hope is Guaranteed | God Has Every Answer We Need | God is Our Help in Trouble | Glory in Tribulation | It Produces Perseverance | Pastor James' Burden of Hurt & Hate | Anger & Pornography Addiction at Young Age | Hyperactive | His Offender Asked for Help 35 Years Later | The Lord Told Him to Help this Man | Forgiveness | God Removed Hate & Bitterness and Healed James | Testimony of the Lord Setting James Free | Dark Influence of Pornography & Bondage | Epidemic of Today - People Hide It | God is with You in Whatever You Are Going Through | Love the People - We Are in It Together | Perseverance - Character - Hope | Count it All Joy | Faith Produces Patience | Hardships Brought James Growth | Fatherly Influence of Pastor Steve Mayes | Discipleship Teaches Us Patience | Trust God | Stay on the Altar | Let God Have His Way | Blessing of Enduring Temptation | Finish the Race - How We Start Doesn't Matter | Look Forward | Encourage to Be Sober-minded | Stay in the Word & Prayer | Be Source of Good Patterns | Imitate Christ | Be True to the Word of God - Integrity | Reverence the Lord - Godly Fear | Incorruptibility Through Christ | Blameless | Be Good Witness in Front of Others | Stand Your Ground | Hope Does Not Disappoint | We Are Sealed by the Holy Spirit | God's Fullness Given to Us Through His Attributes | God Gets the Glory | Love of God & Holy Spirit | Strengthened in Holy Spirit | When We Are Weak We Are Strong | The Outer Man is Perishing & Inner Man is Renewed | Be Rooted in Love of Christ | He First Loved Us - That's Why We Love | Human Heart is Desperately Wicked | God is Infinite | Be Filled with His Fullness | Believe in How Much God Loves Us | Be Open to Him to Accept It | God is Faithful to Complete the Work He Started in Us | Let God Send You | Through Scripture You Find Your Calling & Scripture Confirms It | The Simple Teaching the Word of God by Faithful Pastors of Calvary Chapel | Be Used to the Fullest | Find Your Calling |

Key Points:

We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ and access to His grace
Christians are called to rejoice even in tribulations because suffering produces perseverance
Perseverance develops character, and character produces hope

Scripture Reference:

Romans 5:1-5 (primary passage)
Galatians 2:15-16 (justification by faith)
Hebrews 11:1, 6 (definition and importance of faith)
John 14:27 (peace of Christ)
Ephesians 2:8-10 (salvation by grace through faith)
Philippians 4:4-6 (rejoicing and prayer)
Psalm 42:11 (hope in God)
James 1:2-4, 12 (testing produces perseverance)
Titus 2:6-8 (character and integrity)
Ephesians 3:16-21 (strengthened by the Spirit, love of Christ)
Zechariah 4:6 (not by might or power, but by God's Spirit)

Romans 5:1-5 | Galatians 2:15-16 | Hebrews 11:1 | John 14:27 | Hebrews 11:6 | Ephesians 2:8-10 | Philippians 4:4-6 | Psalm 42:11 | John 16:33 | James 1:2-4 | James 1:12 | Titus 2:6-8 | 1 Peter 5:10 | Ephesians 3:16-21 |