Bring On The Tough Days | Pastor Stephen Chandler | Union Church

Suffering is inevitable, but when we know how to endure it, our relationship with God not only deepens, we experience miracles that we wouldn't have otherwise. There is a great reward if we suffer well.
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[@littyleigh2007]

This literally couldn't have come at a better time. Lord, teach me the right way to suffer. Amen.

[@aliciablunt4857]

John 16:33, not Matthew 16:22 in case anyone else got lost lol. Fantastic message 👏

[@KendellLenice]

Suffering is the birth canal of miracles!!! Whew!!!

[@josephchen2023]

Thank you pastor Stephen. It's always amazing to watch your message and delightful to see how the Lord has used you and how you love the Lord. Emmanuel!

[@mr.djenkins3022]

God when I don’t understand I will worship.. that’s good

[@laverneach]

Such a powerful word! Only my second Sunday service at Union and I loved it

[@KendellLenice]

Welcome!!

[@GloNatty]

Glad this sermon was here still after referenced by Pastor Josh this week during Pray21

[@katusiimenancy24]

God bless you, pastor, for the message of truth!!

[@myleitawilliams5444]

Buffalo New York watching the replay ♥️♥️‼️

[@kanzellarsprague4939]

Thanks for teaching me the art of suffering and why it's so necessary. For the first time ever...I understand. 👏🙌🙏

[@rachelreyes9270]

I thank God for this message. HIS timing is alway perfect. Thank you pastor stephen for you message. May GOD bless you always

[@PeterAdeyemi1992]

Powerful message. I definitely needed to hear it.

[@gloriawarren7230]

Suffering is necessary

[@shirleywilliams234]

Yes

[@Lucious502]

good word… I definitely needed this

[@myleitawilliams5444]

Praise the Lord everyone online ♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏿‼️

[@MayaO.]

Such a good Word!! We have to learn how to live a theology of suffering

[@jasmineconnally]

Amen!

[@jasmineconnally]

Had to visit this after work! 😩 needed this word! Thank you Pastor Stephen! 🤍

[@myleitawilliams5444]

1 kings 19:1-4

[@jeovonnithomas133]

I understand and enjoyed ur sermon

[@jeovonnithomas133]

I am currently going through a hard process of heartbreak and I don't think a relationship ending should be laughed at or made to seem like it's not a big deal. (Minute 32:49 of this sermon)

[@djsutherland877]

Wow, pastor Stephen, you shed some light on some good theology. I understand more why there is suffering in this world. As a shepherd, he wants all of his sheep to follow and not let one get lost. In a bad storm everyone gets effected but He will wait for all back into His fold, He cannot leave anyone behind. I pray that God will protect and guard the Chandler family as you continue to spread the gospel and bring His children home. Happy Birthday Jade!

[@myleitawilliams5444]

1 kings 19:1

[@myleitawilliams5444]

Shared ♥️‼️

[@damilola3885]

This was a word that I needed to hear. I loved every part of it 🔥🙏🏾

[@luyanda4598]

Amen amen amen 🙏🏾

[@laura.yolaine8245]

John 16:33 not Matt ❤️

[@mimiwinner]

I have a question, why do you say God “can’t” do that? (E.g. destroying everything). Isn’t God all powerful?

[@wardashimon-australia33]

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