Bruce Keller delves into the topic of suffering and God's plan in the sermon "Does God Have a Plan for Our Suffering?" from the "Asking For a Friend" series. He discusses how suffering can lead to a deeper relationship with God, emphasizing that it serves a purpose despite being a universal experience. Drawing from Romans 5, he highlights the benefits of justification through faith, including peace with God and proximity to His glory. Ultimately, the sermon challenges believers to view suffering as an opportunity for growth and intimacy with God, leading to confident peace and hope amidst adversity.

Pastor Jim begins a sermon series on the book of Romans, addressing questions about righteousness, suffering, God's plan, security in God's love, life after death, making a difference, and finding peace. He contrasts buffet-style spirituality with Bible-based beliefs at Emmanuel Fellowship Church, emphasizing the biblical narrative of God's redemption plan from Genesis to Revelation. The sermon explains sin's origins with Adam and Eve, its consequences, and God's promise of a Messiah for redemption fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Pastor Jim stresses salvation through faith in Jesus, highlighting God's grace, Jesus' sacrifice, and redemption available through him for a right standing with God.

Pastor Sam teaches about being like Jesus and advancing God's kingdom, using examples of reluctant yet impactful leaders like the confessing church in Nazi Germany. He emphasizes the need to spend time alone with God to receive His power before serving others and highlights the story of Jesus walking on water to illustrate faith and focus on God. The key message is about trusting in God's ability rather than our own, giving a radical yes to His call, and staying focused on Him amidst challenges. The sermon calls for reflection on God's specific calling, prioritizing solitude and prayer, having faith in a great God, and saying yes to His work.

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Jesus joyfully paid the price to have you. You can joyfully seek him.

Jesus’ ministry will be like Isaiah’s - it won’t be for everyone (even most), but for those to whom it is given… it will more than makeup for the lack

You don’t have to miss Jesus. He has made his word freely available to us and his work accomplished on our behalf is freely available.

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Followers of Jesus invest what they’ve been given into the kingdom and trust God for the results

How we use our money is one the most immediate and simple ways we can put our lives on a kingdom trajectory

You belong to God, You owe it to him to steward your life unto the kingdom.

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Jesus lights up the world. He makes the unknowable God knowable.

Jesus’ birth is a sacrificial act of love that points us to the gospel work Jesus accomplished on our behalf