David Diga Hernandez - Embracing Your Cross

David Diga Hernandez

On this edition of Spirit Church, David Diga Hernandez shares a message on the importance of embracing your cross. Jesus himself said that if you want to be his disciple, you must deny yourself and pick up your cross in order to follow him. The...

Matt Chandler - What We'll Face

Matt Chandler

The people of God endure suffering with the hope of final victory as the inheritance of Christ pulls them ever forward. If you have your Bibles, go ahead and land on that text because there’s a lot there. Now, I got past the scary passage last week,...

Matt Chandler - Suffering, Comfort

Matt Chandler

In times of suffering, believers are to endure with patience and steadfastness, keeping their eyes set on the Lord. He is compassionate and merciful to His children, in every circumstance. It seems that all the creativity of mankind and all the...

Matt Chandler - Suffered Under Pontius Pilate; Was Crucified, Dead and Buried

Matt Chandler

We believe Jesus died as the sacrificial substitute to pay the penalty for sin. He truly suffered and died on the cross for us and was buried in a tomb. If you have your Bibles, please go ahead and grab them. If you don’t have a Bible with you,...

Steven Furtick - You Have Suffered Enough

Steven Furtick

Life's challenges can feel like setbacks, but they are often setups for growth, teaching us that what may seem damaging can actually reveal our true potential and purpose. This is an excerpt from "It's Going To Happen Here."...

Louie Giglio - Our Present Suffering and Our Future Glory

Louie Giglio

Join Pastor Louie Giglio as he walks us through the reality of Romans 8:18-28 and what it means for our lives amidst troubling times....

Joel Osteen - Trusting God's Ways

Joel Osteen

I want to talk to you today about Trusting God's Ways. We're not going to understand everything that happens in life. It's easy to get discouraged when our plans don't work out, and frustrated when a door closes, bitter over that...

Joel Osteen - Grace for Gethsemane

Joel Osteen

Before Jesus went to the cross, before he rose from the dead, he had to go through the Garden of Gethsemane. That's where he was so overwhelmed, and so distressed, knowing what he was about to face, that he sweat great drops of blood. We...

Jack Hibbs - Why is There Pain And Suffering?

Jack Hibbs

In light of the tragedies we’ve experienced lately, such as shootings and wildfires, some may ask why there is pain and suffering in the world. How does the Christian respond biblically? Pastor Jack Hibbs explores answers to these questions....

Jack Hibbs - What Are You Suffering For?

Jack Hibbs

We’re going to be looking at a sizable portion of Scripture where Paul lists many of his sufferings for proclaiming the true Gospel, even when false apostles tried to “undo” his work. Now if there’s anyone who knows what it means to suffer for the...

Bill Johnson - How to Approach Suffering as a Christian

Bill Johnson

What does it mean to suffer as a follower of Jesus? Were Jesus’ sufferings not enough? Bill Johnson explores what New Testament scripture means when it talks about suffering. Our “yes” to Jesus will attract opposition, but be encouraged that we...

Bill Johnson - Choosing Joy in the Midst of Difficulty Isn't Denial

Bill Johnson

Choosing joy in the midst of a difficult season is not denial. Joy is a supernatural gift that is stepped into as we yield to the Spirit of God. Choosing joy transforms us, and gives us access to a perspective that is higher than our current...