Romans 8:26-30

Pastor Blaine taught from Romans 8:26–30, focusing on how Christians endure suffering through both the hope of future glory and the present help of the Holy Spirit. He explained that human weakness is often seen most clearly when suffering leaves us unable to even articulate what we feel or how to pray, yet the Holy Spirit intercedes on behalf of believers according to God's will. Blaine emphasized that God's promise to "work all things together for good" does not mean a life free from pain or hardship, but that God sovereignly uses suffering to conform believers into the image of Christ. He also unpacked themes of God's sovereignty, predestination, calling, justification, and glorification, showing that salvation is entirely rooted in God's grace from beginning to end. Ultimately, the sermon pointed listeners away from self-reliance and toward confidence in a sovereign God who is not surprised by suffering, who walks with believers through it, and who promises eternal glory beyond the brokenness of this life.