Pastor Nathan Francis preaches on the turning of "Sorrow to Joy" in Nehemiah 8, emphasizing genuine repentance leading to joy in the Lord, forgiveness, and new obedience. He highlights the emotional response of the people to the words of the law, encouraging them to not be grieved but to find joy in the Lord. Drawing parallels with B movies, he stresses the importance of genuine emotions in apologies and forgiveness. He challenges the congregation to embrace sorrow and joy, finding true repentance, forgiveness, and obedience through the forgiveness and love of God.
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Nathan Francis grew up in Richmond, VA. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.A. in Graphic Design in 2003. During college, he served with the Navigators campus ministry and spent two summers in Japan. After college, he stayed in Blacksburg, VA and worked a dozen years in the...