Pain has the ability to impact us more than almost anything else we will experience. When we are under duress…we are especially vulnerable to the enemies attacks. This series is to help us think rightly about pain suffering —of various kinds—so that when we inevitably face it, we will survive with our faith in tact.

Pain has the ability to impact us more than almost anything else we will experience. When we are under duress…we are especially vulnerable to the enemies attacks. This series is to help us think rightly about pain suffering —of various kinds—so that when we inevitably face it, we will survive with our faith in tact.

In John 19:1–11, Jesus stands beaten and accused before Pilate, revealing a kingdom not built on force, fear, or politics—but on truth and divine authority. This passage shows that even in apparent defeat, Christ remains fully in control, exposing human injustice while pointing to God’s sovereign plan behind the cross.

This sermon traces the theme of the shedding of innocent blood from the earliest pages of Scripture to today, showing how God consistently sees, judges, and speaks about the taking of innocent life. It calls believers to face the issue of abortion with biblical clarity, deep compassion, and gospel hope — holding together truth, repentance, forgiveness, and the call to protect the vulnerable.

Peter didn’t plan to deny Jesus. He had faithfully followed Jesus for three years. In fact, just a few hours earlier…he had doubled down on his resolve to give his life for Jesus! So WHAT HAPPENED?!

How should Christians think about the nation of Israel today?

Why did Jesus say that it would be an advantage for His disciples for Him to go…because then they would receive the Holy Spirit. What is it that the Holy Spirit does for us that is so critical?

What does God want from women in our day? This sermon was preached at The Mission Church by Pastor Ritch Sandford as a part of The God-Fearing Woman series