This sermon was preached by Martin Parker at the Joint Service of Baptist churches in Cork and Kerry on Sunday 27th September 2015. Text: James5:7-11. Until the Lord comes we will experiences troubles in the church, troubles in the world and troubles in life. We need to be patient because: God’s people are prone to grumble and gospel growth is very slow; the world hates the gospel message and being faithful may be painful; and life can be very difficult but we must keep going to the end.