In the sermon "Clinging to Jesus," Pastor Chris explores the idea of suffering and the misconception that hardship is a direct result of personal sin or divine punishment. Drawing from John 9:1-7 and 26-41, he addresses the belief that bad things happen because of one's actions, a view prevalent in ancient times and still present in modern-day thinking. Jesus’ response to the blind man’s suffering—rejecting the idea of sin as a cause—reminds us that suffering can be an opportunity for God's work to be revealed. The sermon emphasizes that while suffering exists in a broken world, God's light, revealed through Jesus, shines brighter than the darkness. The message encourages believers to let go of false doctrines and self-righteousness, and instead, cling to Jesus, who offers grace, healing, and transformation through His sacrifice on the cross.