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23^rd November 2008   PSALM 66 - REFINED LIKE SILVER

Introduction: Anything new must be proved .... How should we cope with trials?

1. Remember to bless God for His works vs 1-7

John Calvin said that: praise is the best of all sacrifices.

2.  Remember to bless God for your trials        vs 8-12

So important as a witness to those around us. When you come into the lunchroom ....

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But when you say to your workmates...

3.  Remember, trials are a fact of life - vs 10

Silver is refined by ... .the refiner would...........

4.  Remember, there are various kinds of trials - 11,12

vs 11- two illustrations of God testing His people:

vs 12 - 3 more illustrations Consider David's trials

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Consider a man - a pastor

Yet, at the end of his life, he could say:

5.  Respond to your trials vs 13-20

Illustrate How did the apostle Paul respond? 2 Cor 11 & 12:

Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer, nor His mercy from me!