Growing Pains in Relationships

Dec 28, 2025    Nate Ross

Have you ever felt like your life was being hammered into shape? Pastor Nate Ross reveals how Jesus himself experienced "growing pains" during his hidden years, showing that real transformation often comes through challenges. Drawing from Luke 2:52, Ross illuminates how Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and favor through a process described as being "lengthened out by a hammer." This powerful message offers hope for anyone facing difficult changes, showing how God uses our painful moments not to harm us, but to heal and shape us. Watch now to discover how allegiance to God and faithful obedience can transform your challenges into opportunities for profound spiritual growth in 2026.


00:00 - Pre-sermon

00:00 - Christmas: A Light in the World

00:58 - Ending: Down to Earth

04:48 - What Did Jesus Do Between His Birth and His Ministry?

10:07 - Hebrews 4: When the Pain Is Too Much to Bear

13:24 - Looking Back: Growing Pains

18:39 - This is what's wrong with people today

24:20 - Jesus' New Year's Prayer

30:16 - Bethany Church: A Commodity Step of Obedience

35:52 - Singing a Song of Gratitude

36:51 - Post-sermon