Pain is the Pathway // Nope // Lake Sawyer Church

Pain is something we all try to avoid — but Scripture tells a different story.

In this message, we explore how God uses trials not to break us, but to form us.

Drawing from Romans 5, 1 Peter 1, and James 1, we’re reminded that pressure produces perseverance, perseverance shapes character, and character strengthens hope. Pain isn’t pointless — it’s purposeful in the hands of God.

This sermon reframes discomfort, suffering, and seasons we wish would end, showing how God is present in the pressure and actively at work refining our faith. If you’ve ever wondered why obedience doesn’t always lead to easier outcomes, or how to trust God when life feels heavy, this message is for you.

Growth rarely comes through comfort — but God is faithful to use every season to shape something lasting in us.