Grief and Loss

A Hope of Renewal
Life is not defined by the sufferings we endure. God can bring good out of evil situations. That is the focus of this message that was delivered one week after the devastating Asian tsunami of 2004.
Jan 2, 2005/16 kbps/1.85 MB

From Death to Eternal Life
On All Saints' Sunday, when we remember brothers and sisters who have died in the faith, this message admits the reality of our loss in this life, offers a glimpse of what awaits us in heaven, and asks if we know where we're going after our own death.
Nov 6, 2005/16 kbps/1.75 MB

Hurricane Katrina: Why Did It Happen?
In this sermon clip, days after Katrina and before the fourth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Pastor Okubo said that both disasters happened not because of God's judgment on America, but because this is a sinful, fallen world that awaits the return of Christ.
Sept 4, 2005/16 kbps/563 KB

What Goes Around Comes Around
Actions have consequences, but that doesn't always mean God is punishing us when bad things happen to us, nor that we're right with God when all is going well.
Mar 11, 2007/16 kbps/2.0 MB

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Us?
Because this is a sinful world, things such as death, war and disease will happen, even to committed Christians. But God has promised to carry, strengthen and grow us through each bad situation... and even bring good out of it.
Mar 12, 2006/16 kbps/1.37 MB