"Until He Comes," Part 2 with Pastor Chad Stuart - August 15, 2026

"Until He Comes," Part 1 with Pastor Chad Stuart - August 8, 2026

Why We Do Hard Things

In this sermon, Chad Stuart shows that Christians do hard things for one reason: so others may come to salvation in Jesus Christ. Drawing from his own marathon training and the church’s sacrifices to build a school and now a church, he reminds listeners that pain, patience, and perseverance are worthwhile when they serve a bigger eternal purpose. He connects that call to Paul’s willingness to suffer for the gospel and to Caleb and Joshua’s courage in the face of fear, challenging the church to become disciple-makers, not just church-builders. The message matters because it reframes present sacrifices and personal suffering as opportunities for witness, anchored in Jesus’ promise, “I am with you always.”

Take a Seat

In this sermon, Erwin Nanasi uses the image of being seated to ask a searching question: where do we place our attention, our allegiance, and our hearts? Drawing from Isaiah 55, Psalm 1, Mark 6, and the throne room scene in Revelation, he shows that our posture shapes our worship, and that settling into the wrong influences can slowly dull our obedience to God. Yet the heart of the message is grace: Jesus has already done the work, is seated in victory at the right hand of the Father, and invites us to be seated with Him in acceptance rather than performance. This sermon matters because it calls listeners to examine what - and who - is sitting on the throne of their lives, and to respond to God’s invitation to come, listen, and live fully for Him.

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Why isn't God stopping your pain?

In this thoughtful conversation, Mike Spiegel tackles one of life’s hardest questions: if God is good and all-powerful, why do children suffer, and why does evil exist at all? He explains that God did not create evil but created real freedom, and with real freedom comes the possibility of wrong choices, brokenness, and pain. Drawing on the stories of Job and Daniel, Mike shows that God does not always remove suffering, but He often meets His people in it, calling them to trust His wisdom even when they cannot yet see the bigger picture. It’s a deeply pastoral reminder that pain is not always pointless, and that faith can hold firm even in the middle of unanswered questions.

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