Suffering is part of the human experience—but so is God's presence within it. Through personal reflections and wisdom from friends in healthcare ministry, Pastor Dave explores how God provides exactly what we need in moments of crisis, never before, but always on time—like manna that cannot be stored up but arrives daily.

CHAPTERS

[00:04] - Welcome and Gratitude for Easter Offering[01:54] - Introduction to Sermon on Suffering[03:13] - No Pit So Deep: Corrie ten Boom's Perspective[05:09] - The Early Church's Journey from Growth to Persecution[08:27] - Saul's Role in Persecution of Christians[10:48] - The Bible's Honest Portrayal of Suffering[12:53] - Praying for Persecuted Christians Worldwide[15:53] - Facing Uncertain Times and Turbulence[19:28] - Insights from an ICU Nurse on Suffering[21:22] - Tyler Staton on Surrendering Control to God[23:07] - Lessons from the Book of Job[24:51] - Suffering as a Path to Knowing Christ Deeper[27:54] - The Duck Rescue Story: Community and Compassion

Pastor Rachel explores how resurrection power gives us courage instead of fear, wisdom instead of ignorance, and a completely new way of seeing the world. Rather than being merely a historical fact or future hope, the resurrection offers us the opportunity to participate in God's new creation today. CHAPTERS[00:00] - Introduction and Mother's Day Greeting[01:11] - Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:10-11[03:05] - Understanding the Power of Resurrection[05:56] - Two Images: Caterpillar and Glasses[06:55] - The Caterpillar Transformation Metaphor[10:20] - Peter and John's Story in Acts[13:53] - Transformation of the Apostles[15:51] - Peter's Transformation from Fear to Courage[18:39] - God's Power of Second Chances[20:59] - Resurrection as New Perspective[22:58] - The Glasses Metaphor[25:32] - Conclusion and Benediction

Pastor Dave Peterson explores the radical community described in Acts 2 and challenges us to examine our own barriers to meaningful connection. Drawing from N.T. Wright's concept of "fictive kinship" and personal stories about transforming his neighborhood, Dave reveals how leaning into messy relationships—despite our natural tendencies toward isolation—is essential for spiritual transformation.

CHAPTERS

[00:00] - Introduction and Welcome

[01:02] - Housekeeping and Context

[02:52] - Acts 2: The Early Church Community

[04:44] - Being "Cut to the Heart"

[05:36] - N.T. Wright: Fictive Kinship

[08:42] - "Blessed Are the Misfits"

[10:32] - The Struggle with Community

[12:49] - Seven Reasons We Need Others

[14:51] - The Neighborhood Story

[19:55] - Loving God, Neighbor, and One Another

[21:19] - Conclusion: Embracing the Mess