Tremble at His Word | Francis Chan

About this episode

Francis Chan discusses how a deep relationship with Jesus leads to true transformation and freedom from sin.

What if experiencing God’s closeness wasn’t rare, but constant? What if freedom from sin didn’t come from trying harder, but from being so satisfied in Christ that sin simply lost its appeal? In this message from Pepperdine University, Francis Chan calls us beyond hype and emotional moments to a faith that truly abides - a life rooted in Jesus, shaped by His Word, and empowered by His Spirit. This is about a relationship that doesn’t fade when the gathering ends, but grows deeper over time. This isn’t behavior modification. It’s transformation from the inside out. When the Holy Spirit fills a life, something real begins to change. Desires shift. Conviction deepens. Freedom becomes tangible. And what starts as a spark can become a fire that lasts for decades.

People in this episode

Host: Francis Chan

Topics covered

• faith
• transformation
• spiritual growth
• relationship with God
• Holy Spirit

Keywords

• God's closeness
• freedom from sin
• satisfaction in Christ
• life rooted in Jesus
• empowered by His Spirit
• behavior modification
• transformation from the inside out
• Holy Spirit
• desires shift
• lasting change

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