About this episode
Pastor Matt discusses the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1, emphasizing the importance of surrender in the face of suffering and disappointment.
What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you hoped? In this powerful message from 1 Samuel 1, Pastor Matt walks through the story of Hannah, a woman overwhelmed by pain, unanswered prayers, and deep longing. Yet through her story, we discover a better way to face suffering: not with striving, but with surrender. Whether you’re walking through disappointment, anxiety, relational pain, infertility, grief, or simply a season of waiting, this sermon is a reminder that God is still at work. Eve...
People in this episode
Host: Pastor Matt
Topics covered
- surrender
- suffering
- faith
- prayer
- disappointment
- grief
Keywords
- surrender
- Hannah
- 1 Samuel
- suffering
- prayer
- faith
- grief
- disappointment
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: 1 Samuel 1
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