Everyday Faith | Week 1 | Daniel Goulding Goulding | Echoes Church

In this opening message of our new Everyday Faith series, Pastor Daniel dives into James Chapter 1 to tackle one of life's biggest challenges: how do we find joy when everything seems to be falling apart? Pastor Daniel shares the hard truth about trials - they're unavoidable, unpredictable, and uncomfortable. But here's the game-changer: James, the half-brother of Jesus who initially didn't believe, shows us how to consider our trials as opportunities for joy.

Whether you're facing financial struggles, health challenges, relationship difficulties, or just feeling like you want to give up, this message offers hope and practical wisdom for finding God's purpose in your pain.

Scripture References:
James 1, vs 1-18 | Hebrews 12, vs 1-3 |

Message Timeline:
0:00 Welcome & Prayer
2:30 Personal Family Stories
5:45 Who Was James?
8:20 Context: Written to Persecuted Christians
10:15 James 1, verse 1 - A Slave of God
15:30 Four Services Announcement & Serving
19:20 James 1, verse - Consider It Joy
22:10 Three Truths About Trials
27:45 The Purpose of Endurance
32:20 God Cares About Who You're Becoming
35:15 Ask God for Wisdom
36:30 Closing Prayer for Those in Hard Seasons