A Race for the Bottom | Francis Chan

About this sermon

In this message, Francis Chan shares a deeply moving encounter from a trip to China - a remote village where 70 Christian families adopted more than 160 children with special needs. Their joy, sacrifice, and shared life gave Francis a living picture of the Church as Jesus intended: humble, selfless, and radically committed to “the least of these.” Francis contrasts this with how easily the church in the West becomes consumer-oriented, centered on preference, personality, and comfort. He reminds us that the grace of God doesn’t simply make us forgiven; it makes us *givers*. It reshapes our character into the likeness of Christ, who emptied Himself, became a servant, and gave His life for others. If you’re seeking a version of church that feels less like attending an event and more like belonging to a family, this message is for you. Francis invites us to imagine gatherings where everyone shows up to give instead of consume, where our homes and lives are open, and where the world - and even the heavenly realms - can see the beauty of Christ through a people who joyfully “race to the bottom” in love and service.