I. Every Trial and Tribulation is an opportunity to prove that God's Word works.

    1. Romans 8:31-37

        A. In every trial and every tribulation, we must recognize our selves as “more than conquerors.”

    2. Faith is the key to victory in trials and tribulations.

        A. 1 John 5:4-5

II. Why We Experience Trials.

    1. Jesus told us that we would experience them because we were in the world but we are overcomers because of Him.

        A. John 16:33; 1 Jn 4:4.

    2. Trials can produce positive effects if we fulfill all the conditions outlined in James 1:2-8 (Rom. 5:1-5).

         A. It's not the trials that produces patience but what we do in the midst of them.

III. The Source Of Trials.

    1. God is NOT the source of our trials

        A. James 1:12-13.

    2. Satan is the source of all trials and tribulations.

        A. 1 Pet. 5:8-10; 1 Thess. 2:17-18; Mark 4:14-20.

        B. A thorough study of Job will also reveal this fact.

IV. Victorious Living.

    1. God has promised victory in affliction.

        A. Psalm 34:19; Isa. 43:2; (Dan. 3:19-25).

    2. We can walk in this victory by FAITH.

        A. 1 Peter 1:3-7; Dan. 6:19-23.

        B. We must PRAY - James 5:13.

3. We must be doers of the Word - Matt. 7:24-27.

CONCLUSION: Trials and tribulations are INEVITABLE. They are guaranteed. All the faith and prayer in the world will not keep them from coming. Nevertheless, faith and prayer will make you an overcomer in the midst of them. Stand on the God's Word and you will always have the victory.

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