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Don’t Waste Your Afflictions | David Wilkerson

Don’t Waste Your Afflictions | David Wilkerson

Preacher: David Wilkerson
Tradition: Assemblies of God
Published: Apr 2, 2025
Length: 44:50

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Preached on August 25th 1996, Pastor David Wilkerson delivers a profound sermon on the spiritual purpose of affliction, arguing that Christian trials are divine investments in personal growth. Drawing from biblical examples, he encourages believers to embrace suffering not with bitterness, but as opportunities for spiritual development and eventual testimony to God's faithfulness. — Subscribe to our channel for more biblical, encouraging content! #DavidWilkerson #WorldChallengeInc #WCsermons #sermon #Christian #Christianity #ChristianSuffering #FaithThroughTrials #SpiritualGrowth #GodsFaithfulness #AfflictionPurpose

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