March 25, 2020
1 John 4:14-19 — Love drives out fear. In this time of crisis let us show and share the love of Jesus and so drive out the fear in our hearts and in the hearts of others.
Read More1 John 4:14-19 — Love drives out fear. In this time of crisis let us show and share the love of Jesus and so drive out the fear in our hearts and in the hearts of others.
Read MorePart 2 of John Stumbo’s message on the current pandemic. How do we as a church, the people of God, respond to the current situation due to the Coronavirus? Here is a very important and encouraging message by John Stumbo, the president of the Christian & Missionary Alliance.
Read MoreHow do we as a church, the people of God, respond to the current situation due to the Coronavirus? Here is a very important and encouraging message by John Stumbo, the president of the Christian & Missionary Alliance.
Read More2 Chronicles 20:1-30 — How big is your God? What determines the size of your faith? What do you do when you face impossible situations? Do we focus on the problem and ourselves? Do we fall back on our own devices, plans, resources, and strength? Or, do we focus on God? We must set our eyes on God, and not the problem, because the battle is the Lord’s. We pray, fast, worship and praise God. We do not fear. We are not discouraged. We believe. We step out in faith. We take our position, stand firm, and watch God do his kingdom work.
Read MoreWe trust in the Lord. Therefore, in a world filled with evil, suffering, hatred, and persecution we are invincible as we serve God’s purposes. In a world divided by violence, terrorism, and war, we will be fearless endowed with supernatural courage by the Holy Spirit.
Part of this sermon, especially the ideas of being invincible and fearless was inspired by and based upon the last two chapters of John Dickerson’s book, Hope of Nations: Standing Strong in a Post-Truth, Post-Christian World. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2018, Kindle Edition.
Read MoreAs we enter this new year we must not fear. We must not be anxious. Be strong and courageous. Seek first the Kingdom. These are the instructions of our Lord. How? Repent, Rely, Rejoice. Repent — turn back to God. Rely — trust in God. Rejoice — rejoice in the Lord always, glorify God in everything we do. Three R’s to remember and to live by during this new year.
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