2 Corinthians 5:1,10 -The Martyrs Hope- Pastor Rick Beaudry 2025-02-23

02/24/25 • 21 min

Calvary Chapel Bremerton - Sunday Service

Pastor Rick Beaudry explores the Christian hope in death through the lens of 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, reflecting on recent martyrdoms of Christians in The Congo. He examines how death for believers means transitioning from our temporary earthly bodies to eternal, glorified bodies prepared by God in heaven, comparing this to changing clothes rather than an end. Drawing from biblical examples and personal insights, Beaudry discusses how Christians can face death without fear, knowing they will receive rewards at Christ's judgment seat and experience deeper relationships with God and loved ones in eternity.

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

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.