2 Corinthians 4:7,18 -The Treasure- Pastor Rick Beaudry 2025-02-16

02/24/25 • 84 min

Calvary Chapel Bremerton - Sunday Service

Pastor Rick Beaudry explores 2 Corinthians 4:7-18, examining how God uses our brokenness and suffering to reveal His power through us, comparing believers to clay pots containing the treasure of Christ within. He challenges the prosperity gospel mindset, explaining that suffering is a normal part of the Christian life and an opportunity for God's light to shine through our weaknesses. Through personal stories and biblical examples like Gideon and Paul, Beaudry demonstrates how yielding to God's power and purpose while maintaining an eternal perspective helps us triumph in trials, ultimately bringing glory to God through our broken lives.

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2 Corinthians 4:1,6 -The Face Of God- Pastor Rick Beaudry 2025-02-09

Pastor Rick Beaudry explores how we reflect God's glory through our lives by examining 2 Corinthians 4:1-6. Drawing from the story of The Elephant Man, he illustrates how God transforms us from feeling like societal outcasts into beloved children who reflect His light. Through powerful examples of early Christians like Stephen and Paul, Beaudry shows how maintaining unwavering faith and allowing God's light to shine through us can impact those around us, even in the face of persecution and trials.

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