Pastor Robb Gossen introduced a sermon series on faith called "Forging in Faith," drawing parallels to the process of forging metal. He emphasized that trials strengthen faith and are not a sign of weakness, quoting scripture to support this idea. Enduring trials brings us closer to an eternal reward and equips us to comfort others facing similar struggles. The sermon urged believers to embrace trials as opportunities for growth and to shift their focus from temporary struggles to an eternal perspective.