Chapel Rewind: Chris Brown from North Coast Church

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Published on Dec 2, 2014

North Coast Church (Calif.) pastor Chris Brown took the stage at Grand Canyon University for Monday’s Chapel service.

He used description and imagery to paint a picture of the battle scene between the Philistines and the Israelites, then warned against using God as a genie. Instead, we should actually worship Him because He is worthy.

“God says, ‘Look, my promises have always been on an if-then statement’” Chris said. “But I’ve been taught a Christianity that, because I said a prayer, I have the right to ask … no, demand that God from heaven come in and fix my life.”

Watch Danielle Rinnier and Chris Brown catch up after Monday morning’s Chapel Service.

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