Difficulties in life can have one of two major impacts on faith: they can create a stronger trust in God or bring one to turn away from Him in distrust. The Apostle Paul faced numerous difficulties in his life, many of which were brought on by His faith in Jesus. Rather than turning from His Lord, He allowed these challenges to bring greater strength. This sermon will explore Paul’s explanation to the Corinthians on how he learned to endure times of desperation by hoping and trusting in the promise of trading an earthly tent for a heavenly home. 

A sermon given by Greg Chandler on November 2, 2025.