WHEN LIFE GETS HARD

John 16:1-33

1. Jesus Prepares Us For The Trouble We Will Face (vv. 1-15)

A. Following Jesus does not exempt us from difficulty.

B. Trouble can make us focus on what we are losing.

C. God is still working when we cannot understand His plan.

2. Jesus Promises Joy Beyond Our Present Sorrow (vv. 16-24)

A. Sometimes God’s work doesn’t make sense to us.

B. Sorrow is real, but sorrow is temporary.

C. Some pain can only be understood from the other side.

3. Jesus Gives Us Peace In A World Full Of Trouble (vv. 25-33)

A. Our peace is not based on our strength.

B. Peace is found in Christ, not it circumstances.

C. We can face trouble because Jesus has already won.

You Can Have Peace Even While You’re Still In The Water