Persecution and Trials

Faithful Unto Death
The pastor of an Iranian church in Los Angeles was put to death after returning to Iran to preach the gospel of Christ. Pastor Okubo reads the moving transcript of his defense before the courts.
June 18, 2006/16 kbps/301 KB

The Fellowship of Suffering
Like the apostle Paul, we will suffer for our faith. But because Jesus suffered too, He's got our back and will build our faith in the process.
Mar 25, 2007/16 kbps/1.7 MB

The Miraculous in the Ordinary
Christ's family fleeing evil King Herod was an amazing fulfillment of bible prophecy. And when we face struggles and trials in our lives, we can be confident that God is working in us.
Dec 25, 2006/16 kbps/1.69 MB

Second Thoughts
Like John the Baptist, we can have second thoughts about Jesus. Second thoughts aren't bad--if they lead us away from false, unbiblical images of who Jesus really is.
Dec 17, 2006/16 kbps/1.63 MB

When the Dark Hates the Light
Sometimes it's dangerous to bring the light of Christ to places where it's not wanted. Pastor Okubo teaches about the reality of persecution and God's strength to endure it with the story of an Iranian pastor who was killed for sharing his faith back home.
June 18, 2006/16 kbps/1.86 MB