{"id":1580,"date":"2026-08-16T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/?post_type=sermons&#038;p=1580"},"modified":"2026-10-06T07:37:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T07:37:03","slug":"2026-08-16","status":"publish","type":"sermons","link":"https:\/\/pbc.my\/?sermons=2026-08-16","title":{"rendered":"40PF \u2013 Encountering God in the Midst of Suffering and Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-1580-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/260816-40PF-Encountering-God-in-the-Midst-of-Suffering-and-Loss-by-Dr-Sam-Rhm.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/260816-40PF-Encountering-God-in-the-Midst-of-Suffering-and-Loss-by-Dr-Sam-Rhm.mp3\">https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/260816-40PF-Encountering-God-in-the-Midst-of-Suffering-and-Loss-by-Dr-Sam-Rhm.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1234\" src=\"https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sermons-AUG-26_16-CONNECT-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sermons 16 AUG 26\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pbc.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sermons-AUG-26_16-CONNECT-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pbc.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sermons-AUG-26_16-CONNECT-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pbc.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sermons-AUG-26_16-CONNECT-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pbc.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sermons-AUG-26_16-CONNECT.jpg 415w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Discover the powerful message <em>Encountering God in the Midst of Suffering and Loss<\/em>, rooted in 1 Peter 4:12-19. This teaching reminds us that trials are part of the Christian journey, calling believers to remain steadfast in faith. Through 2 Timothy 2:3-4, we are encouraged to endure hardship as good soldiers of Christ, focused on His glory even in persecution. The message highlights the strength found in the Lord\u2019s name, the hope He provides, and the beauty of lament, bringing grief and questions honestly before God as an act of worship. Learn how lament deepens faith, refines trust, and leads to healing in His presence. The challenge remains: to live daily with unwavering focus, embrace suffering as refining fire, practice lament as deeper worship, and boldly shine God\u2019s love in a world longing for hope.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the powerful message Encountering God in the Midst of Suffering and Loss, rooted in 1 Peter 4:12-19. This teaching reminds us that trials are part of the Christian journey, calling believers to remain steadfast in faith. 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