Trials are part of life on this side of heaven, and God wants to use them for your good! An Enduring Trials God’s Way Conference will allow you to find joy in suffering.
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Enduring Trials God’s Way Conference Messages
- In This World You Will Have Trouble, but Take Heart
- Understanding Trials Versus Discipline
- Why Does God Test Us?
- God’s Plan for Maturity
- Becoming Better or Bitter
This is the first message I typically deliver at Enduring Trials God’s Way Conferences…
Message Lessons
Here are the accompanying lessons and discussion questions for the first message from the Handout that’s given to attendees…
- Lesson 1: ____________ ____________ (Jam 1:2a; Acts 14:22; 1 Thes 3:3; 1 Pet 4:12-19; John 16:33).
- Lesson 2: Trials are __________________________, but not accidents (Jam 1:2b; Rom 8:28; 1 Pet 1:6).
- Lesson 3: A strong ____________________ is needed (Matt 7:24-27).
- Lesson 4: Build during __________ of __________ (2 Chr 14:2-12).
- Lesson 5: During the __________ ____________ “the Lord is [still] very compassionate and merciful” (Jam 5:11a).
- Lesson 6: There’s an “______ ________________ by the Lord” in trials (Jam 5:11b).
Discussion Questions
- Why should it be encouraging to remember God is in control while you are in the middle of a trial?
- Have you been “building your walls” during times of peace? If yes, how? If not, how will you build in the future?
- What daily trials do you experience that you need to be aware of, because of their potential to wear you down?
- During trials, what characteristics of God can you focus on to help you better endure trials? Write down a verse (or two) to memorize that reveals this characteristic.
- Unbelievers and some genuine believers ask, “Why would a loving God ____?” How would you answer this question, considering 1 Peter 3:15 says we must “always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks [for] a reason for the hope that is in” us?
- When has God used a trial in your life to bring forth good? In other words, when have you been able to look back on a trial and see the end intended by the Lord?
Enduring Trials God’s Way Conference FAQ
You can expect professionally prepared and delivered messages, prompt responses to any communication, before and after the event, investment in the people at the event (answering questions and praying with them), and adherence to the established schedule. If my wife, Katie, joins me, she is happy to teach women and join me for any Q&A.
Attendees receive the Enduring Trials God’s Way Conference Handout.
I will advertise your event on my social media and send the info to my newsletter subscribers. You can also offer copies of my books as gifts to increase registrations. I recommend creating a Facebook event page, which I can attach to the events on my Facebook author page. With Facebook ads (which I can help you with, or run if you reimburse me) you can easily reach thousands of people in the surrounding area.
Yes. If I’m not invited to preach Sunday, please follow the first sample schedule so I can fly home Saturday afternoon (see below).
For conference sessions, Sunday School and evening service teachings, I charge $150. For guest preaching I charge $250. I am also comfortable with love offerings, or different amounts than what’s listed, but after being asked about finances so many times, I provided this information. It is negotiable :).
Yes, and I recommend this because it gets the Gospel to more people. Unbelievers might not attend church services, but they want help with trials and suffering.
My conferences are not interactive so I can get through all the material. I do offer a Q&A as the sixth session. I recommend having a stack of 3×5 cards for attendees to write down questions.
Yes, there are more video messages on my YouTube Channel and audio and video messages on Sermon Audio.
Enduring Trials God’s Way Conference Schedule
Typically, there are five messages spread over Friday evening and Saturday, and there is an optional Q&A.
Sample Schedule 1: 2 Friday Evening Sessions and 3 Saturday Morning Sessions (required if not guest preaching Sunday so I can fly home Saturday)
Friday
- Welcome and introduction
- Session 1
- Break, snack, and refreshments
- Session 2
- Evening concludes
Saturday:
- Welcome
- Session 3
- Break, snack, and refreshments
- Session 4
- Break, snack, and refreshments
- Session 5
- Conference concludes in time for lunch
Sample Schedule 2: 1 Friday Evening Session and 4 Saturday Sessions
Friday
- Welcome and introduction
- Session 1
- Evening concludes with snack and refreshments
Saturday:
- Welcome
- Session 2
- Break, snack, and refreshments
- Session 3
- Lunch
- Session 4
- Lunch
- Session 5
- Conference concludes in time for dinner
Sample Schedule 3: 2 Friday Evening Sessions and 4 Saturday Sessions (includes Q&A)
Friday
- Welcome and introduction
- Session 1
- Break, snack, and refreshments
- Session 2
- Evening concludes
Saturday:
- Welcome
- Session 2
- Break, snack, and refreshments
- Session 3
- Break, snack, and refreshments
- Session 4
- Lunch
- Session 5
- Break, snack, and refreshments
- Q&A
- Conference concludes in time for dinner
Conference Endorsements
I so much appreciate the teaching of Christian speaker, Scott LaPierre. Saturated with sound doctrine, laced with stories and sprinkled with humor, listening to Scott is a real treat for anyone who enjoys practical, biblical teaching. He communicates in a way that captures and holds your attention while shoveling powerful spiritual truths in your direction. Get the funnel out and put it to your ears.
Eric Burd
Senior Pastor and President of Household of Faith Fellowship of ChurchesScott is a very gifted pastor and Christian speaker on marriage. His Christ-centered messages inspire one to faith, hope, and love; stirring up desire to be a doer of the Word, not just a hearer only.
John Thomas
Senior Pastor of Mayger Downing Community ChurchScott is a Christian speaker with a needed message for couples today that is straight from God’s Word. Tim and I grew in some key areas after attending one of Scott’s Your Marriage God’s Way Conferences and we have been married for 29 years and have participated in 32 marriage weekends. Good stuff!
Tim and Julie Hansen
Directors of Christian Renewal CenterScott is personally reaping the blessings of tenaciously studying God’s Word and then applying it first to himself, his marriage, and his family. He insightfully and engagingly shares God’s Word and its essential practical application with others through both his speaking and writing. You will be greatly blessed and helped in your own life by what Scott has to share.
Michael and Susan Bradrick
Founders and directors of Family Discipleship Ministries and co-founders and board members of Christian HeritageContact me if interested in having me for a speaking engagement!
