Jeremy Utley - Why The Lord Allows Us to Face Trying Circumstances
Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Why The Lord Allows Us to Face Trying Circumstances Date: 08-26-2018 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The sermon explores why God allows us to face difficult circumstances, arguing that these trials serve as mirrors reflecting our true spiritual state. The central message is that these experiences are designed to reveal the 'filth of our flesh' so that we can crucify our own desires and become empty vessels for Christ. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that true mercy towards others stems from recognizing and remembering God's own abundant mercy toward us.
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