One of the greatest explanations of suffering you'll ever hear! Suffering is not just for the sake of suffering - understand how experiencing hardship can deepen your appreciation for Jesus and His sacrifice. Discover answers to life's big questions. What is the profound reason Jesus felt separation on the cross? Discover how this experience fueled divine compassion and empathy for all. Our faith is in a God who understands and walks with us through suffering. Philippians 1:29 For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake... 1 Peter 4:12-13 12Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. To order the book "Pray Like Never Before": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH89LF5J Email: jason@givingministries.org Website: www.givingministries.org Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/givingministriesmn Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oehrlein.jason/

The world says love means tolerance, affirmation, and “live and let live.” But Scripture draws a clear line between godly love and love that leads to compromise. In this sermon from 1 John 2:15-17 - Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. We explore why God’s love is always rooted in holiness, how to discern the difference between loving people and loving the world’s sinful system, and the three ways love can become spiritually destructive: when it’s aimed at the wrong object, sourced from the wrong place, or produces the wrong fruit. If you’ve been confused by modern definitions of love, this message brings biblical clarity, conviction, and a call to live with truth and courage.

We have no righteousness of our own, only the robe of righteousness given to us by Jesus The Christ. Righteousness = the way things ought to be according to God, who He is and what He says - a condition of being acceptable to God Romans 3:21-26

Once a man was asked, "What do you gain by regularly praying to God?" The man replied, "Nothing, but let me tell you what I lost: anger, ego, greed, depression, insecurity, and fear." Sometimes the answer to our prayers is not gaining but losing, which ultimately is the gain. Prayer Removes Pride, Fasting Removes Flesh, Giving Remove Greed Matthew 6:1-18

To order the book "Pray Like Never Before" link 👇 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH89LF5J Is Jesus Christ just a big grandpa in the sky to you? Are you a fan or a follower? This message will convict, encourage, and teach - do we know the real Jesus Christ or just a God we've made up on our own. Matthew 16:13-17 ...“Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” 14So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

Pastor Jason emphasizes the importance of keeping the reality of the Cross at the forefront of our minds. This message is a call to deepen our understanding of Christ’s sacrifice, revitalize our faith, and live out the Gospel with renewed fervor and commitment. Watch and be reminded of the transformative power of remembering the Cross in every aspect of life. Matthew 20:28 ...just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and give His life a ransom for many. Romans 5:6-11 ...Scarcely for a righteous man will one die... Who would you die for?

When was the last time, if ever, you shared the gospel salvation message of Jesus Christ with someone? -Philippians 1:27-30 ...stand fast...striving together for the faith of the gospel of Christ... -Because of the gift of salvation in Jesus I have received, how can I not tell others?

Is it possible we've brought Jesus down to our level of life, instead of we looking to Him as the God of all creation, the God of the universe? Mark 9:1-13 ...He was transfigured before them... "This is my beloved Son, hear Him!"

Titus 2:11-14 ...the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared (epiphany) to all men... The God of all creation has revealed Himself to the world in the person of Jesus the Christ.