Harris Creek Baptist Church A Life That Has Made Jesus Lord
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Mar 1, 2026 They tackle the cost of following Jesus and why hardship can accompany faith. They unpack the idea of Christ living within believers as the real hope. They challenge listeners to invest in others, make disciples, and accept suffering as part of spiritual growth.
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Hike That Taught Hardship And Perseverance
- Nate shares hiking Camelback Mountain on a babymoon where the climb was far harder than expected and he nearly quit multiple times.
- He persevered because his pregnant wife kept going and he refused to return home having not finished what she did, illustrating costly commitment.
Christian Life Includes Suffering
- Following Jesus doesn't guarantee an easy life; Paul and Jesus both teach that suffering is expected for believers.
- The speaker contrasts prosperity teaching with Jesus' warnings to pick up your cross and expect persecution and trouble.
Rejoice In Suffering Because Victory Is Assured
- Rejoice even amid suffering because Christ's victory assures ultimate triumph and purpose for present afflictions.
- Use Paul's example in prison: suffer for the church's sake and view trials as participation in Christ's afflictions with eternal perspective.
