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When The Promises Don't Work – Part 3 of 3

January 21, 2026

Summary

God uses suffering to refine Christian character. Sometimes, that’s more important than Him answering prayer on a certain timetable. In this message from Hebrews 11, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to Abraham, who followed God all the way to the finish line. What if our prayer life actually thrived through trials, shaping us into the image of Christ?

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