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Suffering for the sake of Christ is not optional. If we truly follow Jesus, we will suffer as He did. Pastor Chan tours teaching on suffering from every New Testament book.  Preached at Cornerstone Church, Simi Valley. Used by permission.

Furnaces come in all shapes and sizes. Some are the fires fueled by pain and suffering. Some fires are caused by our broken world. Some fires are heated for God’s purposes. We lose our bonds in the fire. We don’t lose our eternal rewards in the flames. When unbelievers see us go through the flames and survive, they become believers in God.

Jesus describes His return in Matthew 24. Other passages in Thessalonians, Daniel’s prophecies and John’s vision in Revelation teach that Christ will come twice. He will come in secret for His saints at the rapture and with His saints to judge the earth at the end of time. Are we ready?

In Psalm 127, Solomon encourages parents to establish a stable home environment, to set appropriate boundaries, to practice the art of being “with” and to meet the children’s primary intimacy needs. Parents need to aim their children for a future with the Master

Brain cancer survivor Matt Chandler talks about making the most of every moment by rejoicing in God and remembering His goodness, His redemption and His sovereignty. Every day, we are several hours closer to stand in front of our Great Father.

Technology is part of who we are. We should embrace it. But there is also value in “unplugging” occasionally. Jesus unplugged from the crowds and learned to know His Father in prayer. He unplugged to rest and awoke to calm the storm. He unplugged enough to feel the timid touch of the woman with the issue of blood. He processed His pain at Gethsemane. He unplugged to clearly know God’s plan for His life, so in His dying breaths He could say, “It is finished.”

We have received all things by the grace, the unmerited favor of God, but all our work is done in the light of that truth and in the strength of God’s power. If we are motivated by pride and fueled by self-effort, we will never realize the potential for abundant life that God has for us.

We need to suffer in order to reign with Christ. When you are in the middle of suffering and you doubt that Jesus cares for you, picture Him stretching His scarred hands and showing you proof of His love for you. Desiring God Conference, Used by permission.

The value of women is discussed from the scriptural, cultural, historical, traditional and contemporary lenses. Women blessed, encouraged and helped Jesus throughout His ministry. They accompanied Him on His ministry tours and financially supported Him. They remain at the cross after the disciples fled and they were present at the resurrection. The Old and New Testament are filled with examples of the impact women made for the cause of Christ.

Many people in our society are blind to spiritual things, especially to the unconditional love of Jesus and His free gift of salvation. A woman, an outcast in her land with three failed marriages was astounded by this “man who told her all she ever did” and offered her vibrant spiritual life in Him. Music video precedes sermon.

King David doubts God because his life is falling apart. He doesn’t think God cares. Asaph doubts God because his world is falling apart. He doesn’t think God is fair. But when life is slipping away, David and Asaph run to Almighty God to sort out their doubts and anger. We all have unique life-journeys, and God is always ready to meet us at the point of our doubts.

Francis Chan speaks of his travels around the world and discovers what is truly important. We must live a life that makes sense. We must live in a manner worthy of the Gospel. If you were to weight the eternal value of your life, what would it be?