Suffering

"Suffering is presented as a reflection of Jesus’ own experience... believers can find comfort knowing that Jesus has faced the ultimate depths of suffering and can identify with our pain."
Pastor Colin in the sermon Restoration, part of the series: The Gospel According to Isaiah

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If you’ve ever tried to navigate restless nights, dark valleys, or dangerous enemies by yourself, then Psalm 23 is for you. You don’t have to wander through life on your own. There is a Good Shepherd who is ready to lead you, protect you, and walk with you today.

Colin Smith

Discover the profound love of Jesus as we continue our series on His words from the cross. This week, we explore the poignant fifth cry, "I thirst," from John 19:28. Uncover how these words illuminate His sacrifice, agony, and the fulfilment of Scripture, offering hope and comfort in our deepest suffering.

Colin Smith

Explore themes of anger, anxiety, and acceptance. Discover how these ancient Psalms guide us through suffering towards a place of profound serenity and spiritual growth.

Colin Smith

We delve into the profound struggles faced by the human soul, using Psalm 130 as a reference. Exploring the concept of the soul's inner life as a boardroom with members: mind, heart, will, conscience, memory, and imagination, Pastor Colin explains how these elements work together to determine one's future direction. Upon coming to faith in Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit enters this 'boardroom' and provides new direction, offering hope and guidance through difficult times.

Colin Smith

Discover the profound love of Jesus as we continue our series on His words from the cross. This week, we explore the poignant fifth cry, "I thirst," from John 19:28. Uncover how these words illuminate His sacrifice, agony, and the fulfilment of Scripture, offering hope and comfort in our deepest suffering.

Colin Smith

Explore themes of anger, anxiety, and acceptance. Discover how these ancient Psalms guide us through suffering towards a place of profound serenity and spiritual growth.

Colin Smith

All Resources: Suffering

What are godly fathers to say to their families? How are godly teachers and Bible study leaders to speak to the people they lead? Find out how all Christians are to communicate when we speak in the name of the Lord.

Colin Smith

The Bible is very clear about the failure, disappointment, and loss we‘ll experience in this world. And Pastor Colin explains how it also clearly points us to a hope that’s outside of this world.

Colin Smith

With the blessings of our freedom, what does it look like to confess Christ? Pastor Colin looks at 7 ways to confess Jesus today.

Colin Smith

If you’ve ever wondered: “Why am I suffering? Why is my life so hard? Why is there so much evil in the world? After all, I’m a Christian.” Pastor Colin talks about the reason why.

Colin Smith

Heaven is more than a wonderful place where you’ll learn all kinds of amazing things. Pastor Colin talks about why it will be much better than that. Heaven isn’t a downgrade; it’s an upgrade from life on earth!

Colin Smith

One man in the Bible was given a glimpse of heaven. What did he see? Pastor Colin talks about John’s vision of heaven in the book of Revelation.

Colin Smith

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