Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

Ryan Heathco

February 15, 2026

About the Sermon

Why do bad things happen to good people? If you’ve ever asked that question—after tragedy, injustice, or pain that felt undeserved—you’re not alone. In John 9, Jesus and His disciples meet a man who was blind from birth, and the disciples immediately want an explanation: “Who sinned?” “Who’s to blame?” But Jesus refuses the blame game and reframes the conversation completely. In this message, we see that not all pain has a clear reason—but no pain is wasted. Jesus calls Himself the Light of the World and proves it by healing the man’s physical blindness… whil
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