School of Hard Knocks - Mat Saxon | Winning Ways - Week 1

Grace Fellowship Church

Have you ever felt like life keeps knocking you down? Like no matter how hard you try, the struggles and trials just keep coming at you relentlessly? If so, you're not alone. We all go through the "School of Hard Knocks" at some point in our lives. But what separates the true champions from those who get stuck and stay down? In this powerful sermon from the "Winning Ways" series, you'll discover life-changing principles that champions know and live by when facing adversity. Too often, when life deals us a tough blow, our natural instinct is to turn inward - to obsess over the "why me?", to catastrophize, and to spiral down a rabbit hole of negative thoughts and emotions. But is that really the best way to respond? What if there was a better path... one that could actually turn your trials into triumphs? Drawing from the incredible example of the Apostle Paul and his own extraordinary life of hardship, this sermon unpacks a profound, multi-layered strategy for not just surviving but thriving in the midst of the hard knocks life throws at you. You'll learn: •The common pitfall almost all of us fall into when trials hit, and how it sets us up for despair (and what to do instead) •The surprising mindset shift Paul made that enabled him to find purpose and meaning in his suffering •How your past experiences with hard knocks can become your secret weapon for helping others •The life-changing difference between turning inward and turning outward when adversity strikes T•he one thing you must do when you've reached the end of your rope and feel utterly hopeless •And much more! Whether you're currently in the midst of a difficult season or looking to become more resilient for the inevitable struggles ahead, this sermon will equip you with a champion's perspective and game plan for the School of Hard Knocks. Don't resign yourself to merely surviving life's trials. Discover how to transform them into catalysts for growth and emerge stronger than ever before. The path to becoming a champion in any area of life begins right here. Hit play now for an insightful, encouraging, and practical message that could change your life. And be sure to check out the rest of the "Winning Ways" series for more invaluable wisdom from God's Word on what true champions know and do. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny To give online: https://gracefellowship.com/give/ To glorify God by making more and better disciples. This is the vision of Grace Fellowship, led by Pastor Rex Keener and based in New York’s Capital Region. —— Stay Connected Website: https://gracefellowship.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gracefellowshipny