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Francis Chan
Francis Chan
85 Sermons
Francis Chan (b. 1967) is an American pastor and bestselling author of Crazy Love and Forgotten God. He founded Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California, and has been active in church planting and missions.

Sermons 85

John 13:34

This sermon emphasizes the transformation believers undergo when they accept Christ, becoming new creations and living differently from the world's patterns. It delves into the importance of unity and

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Acts 5:1

This sermon emphasizes the importance of honesty and dependence on God, highlighting the negative impact of deception and the freedom that comes from confessing and seeking forgiveness. The speaker sh

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Matthew 6:33 Lukewarmness

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of overcoming worldly desires and focusing on the treasure of God's kingdom. He refers to the book of Revelation, where those who overcome are pro

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John 13:34

This sermon challenges the traditional concept of church gatherings and emphasizes the importance of aligning with the biblical commands of loving one another, proclaiming the message of Christ, depen

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Haggai 1:2

This sermon emphasizes the importance of wholehearted commitment to God, using examples of individuals who turned their lives around to follow Him completely. It challenges listeners to evaluate if th

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Matthew 25:35 Hypocrisy

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a play he watched and how it made him question his own commitment to living out the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of not just preaching about denying ones

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Matthew 7:15

This sermon challenges believers to examine their beliefs and mindset, urging them to align their thinking with biblical truths rather than cultural norms. It emphasizes the importance of sacrificial

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Matthew 5:4 Pride

In this sermon, the speaker addresses the audience's awareness of the suffering and struggles faced by their brothers and sisters around the world. He emphasizes the importance of considering the need

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Romans 2:4

This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding God's grace and how it should lead to action in our lives. It addresses the misconception of earning God's love through works and highlights the

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Romans 8:31

This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the power, victory, and boldness available to believers through Christ. It challenges listeners to shift their mindset from self-pi

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Erasing Hell 1:00:54
Matthew 25:31

This sermon delves into the topic of hell, emphasizing the importance of understanding the consequences of sin and the need for salvation. It highlights the overwhelming love of God displayed through

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1 Samuel 14:6 Faith

Francis Chan emphasizes the importance of trusting God with childlike faith, urging leaders to genuinely love their congregations and seek God's presence in their ministry. He reflects on the challeng

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Matthew 7:21

This sermon emphasizes the importance of genuine faith and surrender to God, highlighting the dangers of being lukewarm in one's faith and the need for a true transformation by the Holy Spirit. It cha

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Surrender 47:44
Proverbs 3:5

This sermon reflects on the journey of faith and obedience, highlighting the importance of surrendering to God's calling even when it involves stepping into the unknown. It emphasizes the need to trus

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2 Peter 1:5

This sermon emphasizes the importance of focusing on developing godly character qualities, such as virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. It challeng

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Proverbs 3:5-6

This sermon focuses on the journey of surrender and obedience to God's calling, particularly in the context of marriage and family life. It delves into the struggle of denying oneself, stepping out of

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Matthew 28:18

This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's authority and sovereignty, urging the congregation to follow faithful leaders and make disciples as commanded by Jesus. The speaker reflects

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1 Corinthians 15:1

This sermon emphasizes the importance of diligently pursuing qualities of faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love to ensure a secure entrance in

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1 Corinthians 5:9

This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance and purging sin from our lives to experience God's blessings and favor. It highlights the need for unity and purity within the church, addressing th

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Acts 20:17

This sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God and living a life fully committed to Him. It highlights the awe-inspiring holiness of God, the need to be prepared to face Him, and the urg

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Acts 4:13-31 Radical

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the frustration of witnessing people turning away from sound teaching and seeking out teachers who cater to their own desires. He emphasizes the importance of p

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Psalm 27:4 Prayer

Francis Chan emphasizes the transformative power of prayer as a means of walking in love, sharing his personal journey of experiencing God's love through answered prayers. He recounts various instance

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Matthew 6:33

This sermon emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God over worldly desires and the tendency to say 'yes' to everything, crowding out time for God. It delves into the historical context leading up

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Psalm 27:4

This sermon emphasizes the importance of dwelling in the presence of God, seeking His beauty, and abiding in Him as the ultimate source of strength and peace. It highlights the need to prioritize pray

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Matthew 28:19

This sermon emphasizes the importance of humility, repentance, and being open to God's leading, especially for both the younger and older generations within the church. It calls for a willingness to t

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Galatians 4:19

This sermon shares a powerful testimony of a baptism where a girl, Sabrina, owned her faith as her own, not just inherited from her parents. It highlights the miraculous story of her survival in the w

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Galatians 6:1

This sermon emphasizes the importance of not separating our beliefs and convictions from our actions, especially when it comes to helping others in need. It challenges the listeners to actively engage

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Salvation 39:42
Matthew 13:18-23

This sermon emphasizes the importance of truly hearing and obeying the word of God, likening different responses to the message to different types of soil in the parable of the sower. It challenges li

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Galatians 6:1

This sermon emphasizes the importance of not separating our actions from our beliefs and convictions, urging believers to actively engage in helping others in need, both physically and spiritually. It

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Matthew 22:37-39

This sermon emphasizes the importance of living a life of boldness and courage rooted in the spirit of power, love, and self-control that God has given believers. It highlights the need to focus on ge

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Matthew 4:19

This sermon delves into the essence of true discipleship and the transformation that should accompany genuine belief in Christ. It emphasizes the need for visible life change when the Holy Spirit dwel

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Matthew 7:13

This sermon emphasizes the misconception of a 'middle road' in Christianity where people believe they can do good things in the name of Jesus without fully committing to radical discipleship. The spea

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2 Timothy 4:3

This sermon discusses the potential future challenges Christians may face in a changing world where public forums could be restricted and labeled as hate speech. Drawing parallels from history, it hig

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Desiring God 39:09
Exodus 33:15

This sermon emphasizes the importance of loving and desiring a personal relationship with God above all else. It highlights the need to go beyond knowing about God to truly knowing and loving Him, bei

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Matthew 6:33 Oprah

In the video, the speaker shares about their experience in Mexico where they went to serve and give to those in need. They describe how the church was alive and worshiped differently because they were

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Proverbs 30:8-9

This sermon emphasizes the power of God, particularly focusing on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the transformative impact it can have on individuals. It delves into the concept of surrendering

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Matthew 7:1

This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining purity within the church, as instructed by God. It highlights the need to address and expel those who claim to be believers but live in immorality,

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Romans 8:9

This sermon emphasizes the importance of being Spirit-filled, focusing on constant thanksgiving, sharing scripture with others, and maintaining a heart of worship through psalms and hymns. It highligh

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Philippians 1:27

This sermon reflects on the speaker's emotional return to a familiar congregation, sharing personal updates on his walk with the Lord, experiences of answered prayers, and reflections on God's love an

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Hebrews 10:26 Hope

In this sermon, Francis Chan shares a personal experience of stepping out in faith and seeing God come through. He recounts a powerful encounter with a man who had been transformed by his DVD series w

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Matthew 7:21

This sermon emphasizes the importance of genuine heart change and discipleship, cautioning against mere superficial professions of faith without evidence of transformation. It highlights the need for

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Matthew 5:14

This sermon emphasizes the importance of living a life that attracts others to God through genuine love, care, and relationships with those who may not believe. It challenges the audience to be a ligh

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Numbers 20:12 Church Unity

Francis Chan emphasizes the critical importance of unity within the church, warning against the destructive nature of division and gossip. He reflects on biblical examples of God's severe response to

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Ephesians 5:25-33

This sermon emphasizes the profound mystery of Christ-centered relationships, highlighting how earthly marriages are a reflection of the eternal relationship between Christ and the church. It acknowle

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Exodus 25:22 Church

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the Bible beyond individual salvation. He uses the illustration of playing blackjack to highlight how often we focus only on our

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Matthew 25:31

This sermon emphasizes the importance of living a life of compassion and love, focusing on the need to care for the poor and needy as a reflection of Christ's sacrificial love. It challenges listeners

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Matthew 7:21

This sermon by Francis Chan emphasizes the importance of having a genuine relationship with Christ, not just going through religious motions. He passionately urges the audience to seek a deep, intimat

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Matthew 25:35

This sermon emphasizes the impact of giving and caring for others, highlighting the need to look beyond ourselves and address the needs of individuals in our communities. It also touches on the challe

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Matthew 28:19-20

The sermon emphasizes the biblical description of the church, focusing on four key aspects: love, mission, gathering, and equipping. It highlights the importance of a church being a loving family that

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Galatians 1:6-10

This sermon emphasizes the importance of God's grace and the need to focus on Him rather than seeking approval from others. It highlights the astonishment at turning away from the grace of Christ to a

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Isaiah 6:8

This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining boldness in speaking God's truth, even when faced with opposition or distractions. It highlights the need to return to a deep love and intimacy wit

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Hebrews 12:5

This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance and turning from sin to receive God's blessings. It highlights the need to prioritize God's agenda above our own desires, drawing parallels between

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Matthew 28:19

This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance and surrendering to God, highlighting the need to take action and make a change in our lives. It shares powerful stories of transformation and the i

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Colossians 2:13

This sermon emphasizes the importance of keeping the focus on Jesus in the church, highlighting how distractions and unnecessary rules can take away from the central message of Christ's sacrifice and

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Matthew 28:19

This sermon addresses the struggle many Christians face in sharing their faith openly and freely with others, particularly unbelievers. It explores the lack of peace and hesitation that can hinder bel

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Psalm 51:1

This sermon emphasizes the power of confession and true repentance before God and others, using the example of a powerful prayer meeting where people came forward with honesty and received prayer. The

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Jeremiah 29:13

This sermon emphasizes the greatness of God and the need for a deep, consuming love for Him. It challenges listeners to be obsessed with God, willing to give up everything for the treasure of knowing

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Acts 2:42

This sermon emphasizes the importance of true commitment to following Jesus, challenging the congregation to reflect on their level of dedication and action in living out the teachings of the Bible. I

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1 Corinthians 4:1 Communion

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing ourselves as servants of Christ and stewards of God's mysteries. He mentions the early church's practice of kissing one another as

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Proverbs 19:17

This sermon highlights the importance of community and missions, focusing on the impact of supporting and serving others selflessly. It shares stories of partnership with churches in Mexico, the power

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Matthew 18:19-20

This sermon emphasizes the importance of believers coming together in prayer to seek supernatural courage and boldness to share the gospel, drawing inspiration from the early church's practice of pray

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Psalm 34:17

This sermon by Francis Chan focuses on the power of prayer as a way of walking in love, sharing personal experiences of answered prayers and divine interventions. Chan emphasizes the deep connection w

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Psalm 145:3

This sermon emphasizes the importance of shifting our focus from earthly matters to the sacred presence of God, as seen in moments like a wedding communion and a perspective on heaven during a funeral

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Matthew 11:15

This sermon emphasizes the importance of allowing the Spirit to work in people's hearts rather than trying to forcefully persuade or manufacture change. It highlights the need for complete dependence

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Matthew 5:10

This sermon addresses the intense persecution faced by pastors, missionaries, and Christians in India, particularly in the Orissa area. The speaker shares a personal experience of being deeply impacte

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Matthew 28:18

This sermon emphasizes the importance of fulfilling the Great Commission given by Jesus to make disciples of all nations. It challenges believers to move from being followers of Christ to actively mak

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Acts 1:8

This sermon emphasizes the importance of obeying Christ's command to make disciples, highlighting the need for believers to be serious about their faith and actively share it with others. The goal is

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Matthew 28:19

This sermon emphasizes the importance of intimate discipleship, drawing parallels to Jesus' close relationship with Peter, James, and John. It highlights the need for vulnerability, accountability, an

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Matthew 6:1-4 Seeking Christ

Francis Chan emphasizes the importance of living a quiet life focused on God rather than seeking public recognition or applause. He warns against the dangers of pride and the temptation to please peop

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Matthew 28:19

This sermon focuses on the journey of two individuals who were deeply impacted by the call to make disciples of all nations. It explores their personal struggles, convictions, and the realization of t

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1 Corinthians 3:16 Unity in the Body of Christ

This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity within the body of Christ, highlighting the sacredness of God's temple and the need to guard our words and actions to maintain unity. It draws paralle...

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1 Corinthians 3:16 Unity in the Church

This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity within the church, highlighting the sacredness of God's temple and the need to guard our words and actions to maintain unity. It delves into various b...

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Mark 12:30 Passionate Love for Christ

This sermon emphasizes the importance of expressing deep love and obsession for Jesus Christ, focusing on the need for believers to prioritize their relationship with Him above all else. It challen...

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Leviticus 16:29 Reverence for God

This sermon emphasizes the importance of embracing the sacred and holy aspects of our faith, urging believers to approach God with reverence and fear. It highlights the tendency to push boundaries ...

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Matthew 5:11 Courage to Speak Truth

This sermon emphasizes the importance of speaking up against wrongdoings and standing for truth, even if it means being unpopular. It highlights the contrast between seeking popularity and being a ...

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John 13:34 The Significance of the Lord's Supper

This sermon delves into the profound significance of the Lord's Supper, emphasizing Jesus' command to love one another as He has loved us. It explores the reverence and purity required in partaking...

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1 Corinthians 10:16 Communion

This sermon emphasizes the significance of communion, highlighting how partaking in the bread and cup symbolizes our participation in the body and blood of Christ, uniting believers as one body. Th...

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John 6:53 Unity in the Body of Christ

This sermon delves into the historical perspective of the belief in the literal body and blood of Christ during the first 1,500 years of church history, contrasting it with the more recent idea of ...

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Revelation 4:8 Heavenly Worship

This sermon emphasizes the unity and worship that takes place in heaven, with angels, elders, and all creatures praising God continuously. It highlights the importance of joining in this heavenly w...

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1 Corinthians 1:18 Resurrection Power

This sermon emphasizes the power of God, particularly focusing on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the transformative impact it can have on individuals. It delves into the concept of surrenderi...

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Matthew 28:19 Evangelism

This sermon emphasizes the importance of sharing the gospel with those who have never heard of Jesus, highlighting the urgency and passion needed to reach the lost. It challenges believers to forsa...

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Psalm 32:5 Honesty Before God

This sermon emphasizes the importance of being completely honest before God, without making excuses for our sins. It challenges listeners to confess their wrongdoings openly, acknowledging the seve...

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Ephesians 2:19 Communion

This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing the body and blood of Christ in communion, highlighting the unity and intimacy it brings among believers. It delves into the historical practice...

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Acts 2:42 The Importance of the Lord's Supper

This sermon emphasizes the importance of the Lord's Supper, highlighting the early church's devotion to it as a central gathering point. It delves into the mystery and sacredness of partaking in co...

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