Walking in the Wilderness, Week 2 | FOUNDRYsermon

About this episode

Pastor Craig discusses how challenges serve as necessary crucibles for spiritual growth and character refinement in the wilderness.

Welcome to worship! In this message, Pastor Craig teaches that challenges are not detours but necessary crucibles that expose our weaknesses, produce spiritual strength, and reveal God's presence with us. Using Paul's hardships, the olive press analogy, and examples like the Salem witch trials and Olympic skater Alysa Liu, he explains that pressure doesn't automatically change us—it transforms us only when we cooperate with God. Ultimately, the wilderness is not something to escape but a place where God refines our character and shapes us to become more like Jesus. Want to be part of our ministry and the vision of #BecomingPeopleofChrist? You can support us financially through our secure, online giving portal. Give Check out our livestreams: Watch Website Facebook Instagram

Topics covered

• challenges
• spiritual strength
• God's presence
• character refinement

Keywords

• wilderness
• transformation
• cooperation with God
• Paul's hardships

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Walking in the Wilderness

Places: Salem

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