156. John 15:18-25 Hated Without A Cause-Part 5 (9-12-21)

Calvary Chapel Elk Grove-Gospel of John

156. John 15:18-25 Hated Without A Cause-Part 5 Pastor Phil Ballmaier Calvary Chapel Elk Grove 9-12-21 Join Pastor Phil Ballmaier of Calvary Chapel Elk Grove as he works his way through the Gospel of John on Sunday Mornings. Jesus is now just hours from the Cross and He has chosen this time to remind us that because we love Him, the world may not love us. If the world persecuted Him, it will persecute us. In today's message Pastor Phil shares how suffering for a true believer is necessary for growth as it purifies us, causes us to rely upon Him, it's proof that we are truly His, and can be a testimony to others. Suffering is all part of counting the cost to follow Him. Sadly some pastors leave out this very essential teaching—and misrepresent what it takes to follow Jesus—painting an inaccurate 'all flowers and rainbows' unbiblical picture. Jesus said, "Take up your cross and follow Me", and it comes at a cost. Are we willing to lay down our lives for the One Who paid for ours with His own? Let's join Pastor Phil. Calvary Chapel Elk Grove is a non-denominational fellowship located in Elk Grove Village, a northwest suburb of Chicago in Illinois. We meet at our new location at 975 E. Nerge Road, Suite N-140 in Roselle, Illinois. Pastor Phil's E-Study Guides are posted here: https://www.ccelkgrove.org/sermon-notes This weeks' video: https://youtu.be/f3GD9NxgkT8 Join us each Sunday at 10:30 via livestream here on our Facebook page, on our website at www.ccelkgrove.org, on our mobile app, or on our Facebook channel. Sunday Services are at 8:30 and 10:30 AM. We are livestreaming our 10:30 AM Service only. Watch here each week at: https://www.facebook.com/CCEGVillage https://www.youtube.com/c/ccelkgrove Pastor Phil can be heard on AM1160 Chicago Mon-Fri at 6:00 PM & 4:30 AM, and the Calvary Radio Network, Mon-Fri at 9:00 AM. May God bless and guide you, may His face shine upon you and give you peace as you seek to know Him more fully, day by day. www.ccelkgrove.org www.daybydayradio.org 847-895-3545 CCLI #143368 - Song License CSPL #091182 - Livestreaming License