Ep. 159 - Sermon - What to Do When Trouble Comes? - 1 Peter 5:5-11

Pastor Tom Schmidt emphasizes the importance of humility, confession, and reliance on God's grace during times of trouble. He discusses the role of community support and the need for self-control and alertness against temptation. The message encourages believers to cast their anxieties on God and to remember that they are not alone in their struggles, as many face similar challenges.The Sermon Text - 1 Peter 5:5-11 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,“God opposes the proud    but shows favor to the humble.”6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.