Glory and Joy Through Trouble | 1 Peter 1:6-7 | Pastor Andrew Coleman | July 20, 2025

In this message, Pastor Andrew Coleman preaches from 1 Peter 1: 6–7, and we take a closer look at how God uses trials to grow our faith and to bring Him glory. Peter is writing to Christians who were suffering for their faith, reminding them (and us) that even when life is hard, God hasn’t forgotten us—He’s actually working through the pain for our good. God’s Word doesn’t shy away from hard topics. It tells us the truth about suffering: it’s real, it hurts, and it’s often necessary. But it also tells us why—because God uses trials to test and strengthen our faith, like gold refined in fire. And when our faith is proven real, it results in something amazing: glory to God and deep joy for us. In 1 Peter 1: 6-7 we find several key takeaways--Trials don’t last forever—but they do have a purpose. God uses hard things to make our faith stronger, deeper, and more focused on Him. There is no kind of trial that God’s grace does not cover. You are not alone—Jesus Himself suffered, and He shows us how to trust God in the middle of it. When your faith is tested and you keep trusting God, He gets the glory, and you get the joy! Whether you’re going through something painful right now or preparing for what’s ahead, this passage can bring you great hope! God is not wasting your trials—He’s using them to shape your heart, anchor your hope, and draw you closer to Him. ________________________________________ Links to Sermon Notes & Answers: ➤Sermon Notes (Blank): https://www.sheridanhills.org/_files/ugd/30fec2_ab44ceeb45eb479f98a27abe545235e6.pdf ➤Sermon Notes (Answers): https://www.sheridanhills.org/_files/ugd/30fec2_e4981e4d3ae14aa38b4257b284b5a3ed.pdf ________________________________________ Subscribe to this channel to catch weekly expositional sermons from the Bible. ________________________________________ Explore more sermons and information: https://www.sheridanhills.org/watch-new ________________________________________ Follow us: ➤Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheridanhills/ ➤Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheridanhills01 ➤Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheridanhills/