There's Purpose in This Pain | Pastor Shawn Johnson Sermon | Red Rocks Church

Paul writes to the Philippians from a jail cell, and his message is Joy. How can we find joy in the difficult circumstances and seasons of our own lives?
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[@ginamicheletti5567]

i am moving out from an apartment I lived in with my boyfriend. i feel ashamed I knew better but I believed I could not make it alone. I am doing life God's way now. I know God is with me. God help me be a light in this dark world. Forgive me for my sins.I love you Lord. I give you all of me.

[@NOCHAB1608]

AMEN

[@daisysmith3840]

Amen! I feel like you just shared my story ❤

[@ginamicheletti5567]

@@daisysmith3840 It is always nice to know someone understands. God bless you🙏

[@mylenebilibli1352]

You made the right decision... May God be with you...

[@casucci68E11]

God bless you!🙏🏾

[@LetsInspireEachOther1]

I have been like Paul the past couple of years. I denied that Christ exists multiple times to multiple people after I lost my faith. My mental and physical health has been getting worse drastjcally. I am trying to come back but my mind is so messed up right now. I have been feeling so empty and full of pain. No pleasure in life really. I'm hoping God hears me when I am now begging that he helps me. Not only for me but also so I can break this cycle with me and I don't pass it to my child. God please save me so that I can be the father he needs.

[@redrockschurchYT]

Hello! Thank you for reaching out and sharing some of your story with us! It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable and we want you to know that we are here for you in any way that we can be! We would love to pray with you and for you. Feel free to head to redrockschurch.com/prayer where we have a whole team ready and willing to pray with you. God Bless!

[@mtan4789]

I am from Australia, I love this Pastor, always speaks from the heart. Thank you for blessing me in hearing this preaching through my tears and the pain < heartbreak > in my heart. If only I could just shake your hands .. thank you Pastor Shawn🙏

[@Rawjean]

Where are you in australia?

[@NoelleCanty]

A Catholic who usually listens to Bishop Barron here. 7 minutes in and appreciating the tone, style, and content enough to leave a comment. Grace and peace to all here through the joy and thanksgiving eucharistia of God. Already saw another video by Pastor Shawn that I would like to watch.

[@CINDYAHAMPTON]

Keep watching God revealed to you and you will see redemption like no other and I pray you ask Jesus in your heart to be your Lord and Savior; lose ritual and start a relationship with Jesus Christ.

[@marureyna4487]

Same!!

[@mallorytruitt5779]

This is me and my wife’s account, Thank you pastor Shawn for this message! I needed to hear this and to see how God is moving in my life and that God doesn’t waste a thing!

[@yvonnemurphy944]

Pastor Shawn you bring the most beautiful feel good understand what you preach you underistimate yourself you have a lovely family just keep praying for us we struggle to be calm know God youve got this Yvonne Murphy South Africa

[@NOCHAB1608]

💞May God bless u to keep leasoning to Shawn's preaching, & more such. Because God is reminding u He is loving u& yr loved ones, through this truth u have heard. 🙏🏽AMEN AMEN AMEN

[@DG-jv6ok]

I was scrolling through things about some situations in my life & your video popped up by the GRACE Of GOD. I have been watching you Pastor Shawn Johnson for awhile now & I believe GOD is working through you for others. I have never seen a more honest, truthful, trustworthy man talking about his life. You have changed my life & continue to do so. I thank you in the name of Jesus. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. 🙏

[@ronbowers135]

My family is struggling but thank for you and Levi's sermons

[@TerranceMeaux]

God is in His provision and thank you Red Rocks Church for the day in Hope with purpose. I belong to the one King Jesus as I go to the rooms of recovery to help and be a friend and get out of Myself. I love God and Jesus is my best friend and Savior.

[@user-cv1dl5si3p]

I see it as life keeps lifing and people keep peopling,,,,,,,only God has gotten you and will keep you no matter what it is

[@ericwaterman5394]

Thank you pastor Johnson. This is happening now. Finding purpose in my pain. I love you all

[@wonderingwoman9977]

21 MIN IN.... I'm bawling. You are talking straight to me!

[@bob110088]

One thing Pastor Shawn didn't mention about Paul is that he saw and heard Jesus' voice on the road that caused his conversion. This gave him something that no one else had experienced. This vision would give anyone a powerful faith.

[@tinarobinson4710]

So good!! Thank You Lord! I live in chronic pain & barely sleep, i take care of my boys alone so there are many days where I just feel so down & lost. Wondering what my purpose is at times BUT GOD! 🙌❤️

[@redrockschurchYT]

Hi Tina! Thank you for reaching out and sharing some of your story with us! It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable and we want you to know that we are here for you in any way that we can be! We would love to pray with you and for your boys. Feel free to head to redrockschurch.com/prayer where we have a whole team ready and willing to pray with you. God Bless!

[@cherylhuckins2997]

I love this sermon. It's one that I know I will watch over and over. Pastor Shawn the way you admire other preachers is lovely but honestly...you speak to me. Your words are healing me from the worst hurt I've ever experienced in my life. I listen to 2 preachers and you are one of them. God led me to you not for comfort but for understanding. You help me understand what happened, how to deal with it and how to get my joy back. God bless you Pastor Shawn Johnson. You are an anointed man of God.

[@user-nw5lt9ip5b]

I agree completely!!! Shawn, you are an amazing pastor! Keep it up! I’ll be watching!

[@valeriehernandez5150]

Pastor Shawn wow what a powerful message. It had me in tears. Thank you for always speaking to me through your messages.

[@BlessedRosa]

Jesús is my rock and he rocks ❤️‍🔥🕊️

[@ginamicheletti5567]

Amen!

[@luiz9337]

God bless your life pastor Shawn and your family.

[@espyrogtao2668]

Pastor Shawn. I Just luv hearing you preach. It's my prayer that Lord's supernatural grace favour n blessings would be upon you n your family n Church. Do you know you are an awesome preacher. Your The best.God bless. ❤️🙏

[@NOCHAB1608]

Wow Jesus, through pastor Shawn! Thank you Lord, for the way you wired us, for Your perpous💞🙏🏽. I gree in Jesus Christ's name to remember; to keep on remembering; to be reminded & to remind someone what You are saying, so help me/us God. Yes & AMEN AMEN AMEN.

[@niamhtwist7938]

I found your chruch through one of your music videos. I attend a church in England. I absolutely love tuning in each week to listen to your preach. I find it very rewarding and challenging. The first series I watched with you was the attacking anxiety series! Loved it! Now I’m on this current series with you. It’s amazing. I can relate to that little girl so much. I suffered two back to back miscarriages in October 2018 and then February 2019. The second one was very frightening. I was taken to hospital via Ambulance. I had my husband with me and my Mum ( who is a midwife) yet I never felt so frightened and scared. However, when the ambulance crew arrived at our house I kept telling them over and over that just because this is happening to me, it does not mean that God does not love me. It does not mean that he doesn’t care for me. When I arrived at the hospital the staff came rushing to treat me. I told them all how God loves me and that it does not mean he doesn’t love me. I told the student nurse who was holding my hand as I was in so much pain about my previous loss and how this is our second loss. She was crying and I said look it doesn’t mean God doesn’t love me. I told every single person who came into contact with me during that visit that God loves me and he has a purpose for all this pain. I used the pain to praise my King. The enemy will never steal our joy. Anyway, fast forward to June 2022. I’m currently 9 months pregnant with my 2nd yes 2nd child. I gave birth to a healthy son in 2020 and we have been blessed with another miracle. I’ve set up a reach group in my church with other Mums and share my story with anyone who will listen. All the pain I went through was worth it all as I stand here today with my son and 2nd child on the way. I knew God was going to give me children. So now I have 2 heavenly babies waiting for me in heaven and then I have my 2 earthly babies who I get to live my life with. Would I change the past if I could, absolutely not. Could I see past the obstacle when I was walking through them… no … but what I could see and is the only thing I could see was a God who reigns on the thrown and who is a keeper of his promises. I prayed and trusted my King and we had breakthrough. Jesus is a keeper of his promises even when we can’t see it he is working!

[@redrockschurchYT]

Hi Niamh! Thank you so much for reaching out to us and sharing some of your story! It is so encouraging to hear about the strength and peace that God gave you during those very difficult seasons of life! We are so blessed that we have the ability to reach people all over the world and you are just as much a part of our church family as anyone in our buildings!

[@ginamicheletti5567]

Thank you so much for sharing your faith and being vulnerable. I lost a child myself. I was 37 weeks along. I had her room all ready for her. I did not get to bring her home with me but I did get to hold her. I have always believed God put in my heart the best is yet to come. Two years later my son was born. God is so good!

[@niamhtwist7938]

@@ginamicheletti5567 you will meet your little one again when you get to heaven, Jesus is taking care of her until you arrive. Bless you 💜

[@tammyriggs8264]

Awesome thanks keep going

[@behoney_758]

Thank you for helping me see a different way

[@ellencooney5563]

You are advancing the gospel with Gabby and her doctor, whether he/she knows or not. Keep growing all of your gifts, according to the Holy Spirit and the Good good shepherd +

[@twotragediesinlife667]

I have no idea how this showed up on my feed tonight but oh did I need to hear this very thing.

[@darrenanderson6560]

amazing how the Holy Spirit, works, i saw your testimony, on 700 club, then i remember corem dao, 1997 i believe, when pastor Johnson got baptized, woot ,yay GOD

[@user-nw5lt9ip5b]

This message really opened my heart. Especially the story about your wife. I feel/felt the same way! I thought being kind was the only gift God had given me. But now, I see I can help change the world!! Thank-You Jesus!! Thank-You!!!!!!🎉🥹

[@haydeegarcia6965]

Thank you Brother Johnson. I’m here crying. God used you to speak to me this morning that through my pain I have a purpose. And I can help the next person and let them know that through their hurts and pains they also have a purpose in their lives. When you mentioned your wife I’m the same way. She’s so cute lol keep your head up sister. God sees our hearts and what we do it’s all for his Glory. Praise God🙏

[@nrtnrt5802]

Thank you for such a powerful message! Rhett Walker's song "All Joy, No Stress" fits well with this awesome message!

[@user-pb7bm7eu7q]

this is the first time hearing you preach and this message was definitely meant for me...me and my husband are in a homeless shelter and having to overcome a new struggle everyday but today I went to church at a church close to us and it was amazing there and hearing this was just more conformation that I have a gift and that is to spread the word and the love of Jesus Christian! Amen!!!❤

[@kirklandkutterstreeservice3268]

Very good sermon!!

[@teresaslack4750]

I'm stuck in grief after losing my husband. Pain with a purpose. What I need to hear every day.

[@redrockschurchYT]

Hi Teresa! Thank you for reaching out to us! We are so sorry that you are going through this tough time right now, but we don’t want you to go through this alone! Feel free to head to redrockschurch.com/prayer where we have a whole team ready and willing to pray with you. You can also reach out to our team directly at [e-mail], where we can connect you with a pastor. God Bless!

[@mariaguerreroguerrero3119]

God has u

[@LisaDavisBedrickangeloc]

I love you guys! I see now why Tyler writes such awesome songs cuz ur preaching is so great!

[@user-dz8nc6xt5i]

Thank you! I needed this sermon

[@sadeisika]

❤️❤️great message

[@fortunatemsdumo518]

wow what a powerful and encouraging message from the heart of God through his mouthpiece Pastor Shawn, I'm blessed to have come across your videos because all of them are life changing. Be Strong and Courageous Pastor and continue to do the good work for God's kingdom

[@felicitygrace5113]

So amazing! Such synchronicity! I was looking for suggestions for prayer early this morning because I am going through some health challenges now.. And later in my evening, I felt inspired to watch this video. And received the prayers I needed to hear, need to pray, and didnt know I was looking for. So grateful!! Thank you! ❤️

[@redrockschurchYT]

Hi Felicity! Thank you so much for reaching out to our team and sharing some of your story! We would love to pray for/with you in this time so we would encourage you to go to redrockschurch.com/prayer where we have a whole team ready to pray for you!

[@felicitygrace5113]

@@redrockschurchYT ❤️

[@BlessedRosa]

❤️‍🔥🕊️❣️

[@imit23]

No body un my family ever loved me its hurts still

[@mw8572]

Homerun!

[@susanpool7269]

Pain is all I feel ATM an sadly I am feeling as if I Will in pain until I GIVE up again I come to u because he lead me this way an I'm so sick of reaching screaming for help this place has tore my spirit up an crushed me down isolated me an taken all he restored in my life I have watched as they come an take an take an keep kicking me an throwing me to ground then when I would not submit he it has started in my home taken the love of my life an turning him against me an all the loved ones I once had have perished all my friends family resources all my finances my confidence my credibility I still have not stopped an given in then he started in on my health an lil by lil bit by bit everything u can imagine from my heart My liver my kidneys my intestines my body hurt s every joint I am unable too really leave it's hard to walk hard to lay hard to do anything n every doctor every person every test image labs an I still don't hime

[@redrockschurchYT]

Hi Susan! Thank you for reaching out and sharing some of your story with us! It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable and we want you to know that we are here for you in any way that we can be! We would love to pray with you and for you. Feel free to head to redrockschurch.com/prayer where we have a whole team ready and willing to pray with you. You can also reach out to our team directly at [e-mail], where we can connect you with a pastor. God Bless!

[@susanpool7269]

I am unable to break out I have went to everyone every Way I tried running away I tried to walk away reason away an etc I have done it there way I have been fighting an fighting watching everyone dying my parents my family My friends my entire world being torn away an now my health my ability to Walk my tolerance my understanding why I even live none is hearing me they are throwing me right back down I can no longer hardly dress myself brush my hair I can no longer get up and walk hardly someday s I don't get up at all the ones I need are too busy r just not hearing me I kept on n on but the devil This place is holding me down I still deliver his messages an help others an I will give them My own shirt my last dollar I have an still complete my part but something is wrong here an will not allow anyone r anything in please I can't stand to feel this yuck this illness this pain of all that is crushing crushed me now I no longer able to stand on my own help

[@susanpool7269]

@@redrockschurchYT please I'm so confused an it's been harder to grip thru this pain everyday I wake up I wonder if it will be today my heart going to fail r if something will burst inside an r will it finally damage my spine to the point of not walking my life is a very sad story yet I still hold dear to God s promise an know that he is the one leading me to you I need too get to a place with love an support that's not going to make me hold on another day week repeat things I have done over an over I need relief asap please I'm reaching thru your church because I was lead to you the scripture s an the message is one I been looking for praying it's not another snare r lie to get me hoping to get made a joke out of.. God bless

[@tonypino5415]

I just prayed for your healing and for the peace and love of God to invade your soul!

[@brianhansen4439]

Are messages on podcast apple platform ?

[@redrockschurchYT]

Hi Brian! Yes, you can find our messages on Apple podcasts if you search for Red Rocks Church. Reach out to our team at [e-mail] if you have any issues.

[@brianhansen4439]

@@redrockschurchYT Thanks greatly....

[@valerie732]

It would be so much better to put ads at the beginning and not constantly throughout the message. It breaks it up, and breaks the spirit and flow of it. :(

[@redrockschurchYT]

Thanks for the feedback! We'll adjust to drop the ad breaks in better locations. If you want an ad-free experience, please check out www.redrockschurch.com/messages/ or download the Red Rocks Church app at www.redrockschurch.com/app/

[@Valerie-ty1fn]

@@redrockschurchYT THANK YOU!