How a believer responds to trials

Today Pastor Chase wraps up the Beatitudes with Matthew 5:10-12. Though we may be persecuted, we are never abandoned by God. He goes before us, He is with us and He goes after us- in every season of our life. At the end of the sermone, we hear some testimonies of what some people have learned through the Beatitude series. Enjoy!

Today we are looking at John 6:16-21 . This is the third part in a Mini-series on Fear which we have been doing together. Jesus used the situation of a storm to teach His disciples about dealing with Fear. Let’s look this passage together. When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, where…

What if… you could know what tomorrow held for you? Would you want to know? Would it offer you HOPE ? A man was hiking through the woods and saw a old genie lamp… normally found on a beach it was no surprise that when he rubbed the lamp, the genie came out and could offer him only one wish since the…

Blessings in the Storm

Help for the Trouble Heart John 14:1-6 Introduction: The rejections, defeats, and failures that all of us have experienced can create enough negative feelings to destroy us. It is here that we must be very careful! Often the most painful wounds are not the scars that are outwardly seen, but the hidden…

Infinity War Constant battle - seems the other side is winning Avengers faced an impossible enemy Trouble is promised I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.” Identify the Enemy We have an enemy -…

Why Do I Witness Suffering?

6 May 18 In the King’s Service: Think Like Our Lord II Intro We are invited into the King’s service. Not forced - but invited. When we answer the call, our King provides us with the tools necessary to serve Him and others. He equips and empowers us to accomplish whatever He asks of us. He empowers us…

Having Christ in your heart does not mean that you will no longer have problems. The Lord said it very plainly in John 16:33 , “In this world you will have trouble.” Christians and non-Christians will both encounter problems in this life. This morning I want us to consider one verse in particular, namely:…

The End Times Sermon #7 Smyrna-The Suffering, Rich Church Revelation 2:8-11 Intro : The city of Smyrna was located some 35 miles north of Ephesus. It was a prosperous city with a population of over 100,000 in John’s day. That location has been inhabited for over 3,000 years and no one knows for sure…

Journey Into Overcoming - Part 4 When You're Afraid I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” Confession of Faith I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel. I am moved by what…

4 Reasons for Suffering -- Someone else’s fault Your fault No one’s fault -- Fallen world For God’s glory -- opportunity of a lifetime Someone Else’s Fault -- Cause -- Someone sins directly against you and you suffer as a result Gn 8:21 21 When the Lord smelled the pleasing aroma, he said to himself,…

Journey Into Overcoming I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” Confession of Faith I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel. I am moved by what I believe. I believe the WORD…

DEFINITIONS External pressure causing physical, mental, or emotional strain “Because of the multitude of oppressions people cry out; they call for help because of the arm of the mighty. Self-induced internal pressure causing physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual strain For by a single offering he…

Tragedy. Loss. Trial. Suffering. Difficulty. When these words define our lives, we must remember two vital truths.