ЧОМУ ХРИСТИЯНИ ПРОХОДЯТЬ ЧЕРЕЗ БІЛЬ і ТРУДНОЩІ? | Андрій Мартинов | 07.06.2026, церква "Благодать"

🔥 This sermon is dedicated to the topic of Christian trials and suffering. The preacher explains why difficulties arise on the path of believers, and how to deal with them. Trials are temporary (unlike eternity) and always manageable (God does not give more than a person can bear). They are needed to make us like Jesus Christ, Who overcame the world. Key verse of the sermon: Acts 14:22 — “through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.” 📌 Main theses of the sermon: 1) Why are there trials? Because the world is ruled by the “prince of darkness” (the devil), who hates God and people created in His image. Christians are the “light” in the darkness, so they cause aggression. The devil’s goal is “to kill and destroy.” 2) Illusions vs. Reality: Many come to church thinking that all problems will instantly disappear. The preacher warns: this is not true. Trials are a normal, integral part of Christian life, and Jesus warned His disciples about this. 3) The purpose of trials (what they are for): Character formation: Difficulties temper faith, make a person stronger, more courageous, more responsible ("like gold purified seven times"). Dependence on God: When a person runs out of his own strength (finances, connections, health), he learns to rely exclusively on the Lord. Preparation for a great ministry: Joseph is given as an example (sold by his brothers, imprisoned because of slander), who went through 13 years of suffering before becoming a ruler. Testimony to others: People do not look at words, but at how a Christian behaves during grief (loss of loved ones, illness, betrayal). 5) Important warnings and practical advice: Plan with God: Not “I decided, so it will be,” but “if the Lord permits.” Do not be ashamed of your faith and loved ones: Do not be ashamed of your parents, church, Jesus — otherwise do not expect blessings. Intercede for the weak: Do not remain silent when the defenseless are offended, otherwise no one will intercede for you. Do not be afraid: a Christian should have a “rod,” not be a “spineless sheep.” Jesus did not turn the other cheek when He was beaten without a reason, but asked: “For what?” 6) An example of betrayal: a preacher personally experienced how the bishop forbade him to communicate with his children, and the preacher’s father at that time turned away from God. However, his mother prayed, and this preserved his faith. 📌 Key fragments: 00:03:59 “The devil will always hate us. His goal, his purpose is to kill and destroy.” 00:06:18 “Trials shape character, courage, you as a person.” 00:06:43 “God molds something out of you, like that gold refined seven times.” 00:10:25 “People think: I will come to God and all my problems will be solved.” 00:11:00 “As soon as you become a good preacher, this whole sinful world rises against you.” 00:13:40 “The most difficult trials are in the church, in the family, from the closest people.” 00:20:11 “The devil walks around like a roaring lion, seeking to kill and destroy us. This is reality.” 00:20:27 “Jesus said: "Whoever wants to come after me, take up his cross." We cannot go without trials.” 00:27:35 “I am afraid to ask God for anything. He gives everything I do not ask for. Ferrari, Bentley... But who does he serve?” 00:31:06 “We should not be spineless. Jesus did not turn the other cheek, but asked: "Why do you hit me?"” 00:33:48 “Do not be ashamed of the name of Jesus. Whoever is ashamed, I will be ashamed before the Heavenly Father.” 00:37:14 “Potiphar’s wife grabbed Joseph, tore off his clothes. He ran away. Better prison than sin.” 00:38:20 “Joseph was in prison for 13 years, but God was preparing him for great service.” 00:39:05 “You intended evil against me, but God intended it for good.” 00:55:30 “Trials are temporary. God gives them strength to everyone.” ► Thank you for watching and subscribing! ► Church YouTube channel:    / cerkovblagodatkiev   ► We are on Facebook:   / blagodat.ua   ► Website: http://www.blagodat.ua ► Church Instagram "Blagodat":   / blagodat_ua   ► Youth Instagram "Blagodat":   / grace_gnr   Our address: Ukraine, Kyiv, Sofiivska Borshchahivka, st. Kyivska, 40. https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZH5j2oQzCTY5A... phone: +38 (067) 600 29 29, e-mail: [email protected] Services are held: Sunday 10-00 Sunday 18-00 youth other days daily prayer services 08-00, 12-00, 16-00, 20-00 Recipient: RO RG (LOCAL CHURCH) ХВЕ БЛАГОДАТ РО Recipient code: 39029954 Bank name: KYIVSKE GRU JSC KB "PRIVATBANK" Account: UA67305299 00000 26001 00010 8186 Currency: UAH In the payment purpose, you must write: "Charitable donations" #ChurchGraceKyiv #ChurchGraceSermons #AndreyMartynovSermons #ChristianSermons #sermon #sermons #christiansermons #UCPHV #UkrainianPentecostal #god #bible #christians #lord #church #hv #jesus_christ #gathering #ukraine #kyiv #christianity #prayer #faith #christianity #church #bib...