Bethesda Christian Church Sermon of the Week

The Word of God in the New Testament letter written by James the brother of Jesus, tells us there is a crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Do you love Him? Is He your King? Would you lay down your crowns to receive the crown of life, eternal life?

God is in this and God provides.

Fear not. Do not be shaken by what you do not have. No employment, daily life rocked. Do not be tricked by the enemy to focus on what you do not have. Focus on what you have. Let’s stay in unity. Love one another. Trust your God and your king.

The first church whose leaders were being harassed and arrested, devoted themselves to prayer. President has called the nation to pray. We might not like him, or agree with him, etc. But he has called us to prayer. Let’s be united today in prayer. Be in unity. There is no distance between us in prayer. Heed the call.

You’re unhappy, unfulfilled. What will bring you happiness right now? You should have it now. Did you receive Christ Jesus as Lord? Live your life in him. He is all that fulfills, and brings true happiness, life, liberty, and eternal life. Be rooted, and built up and strengthened in Him.

Putting on the armor of God equals putting on Jesus Christ for all things. Each piece is an aspect of Christ.

When you give, pray, fast: Do you need to train in these areas, especially fasting? What you practice, you will become expert at… And when it is spiritual things that we apply and practice, the benefits are a deeper, stronger, relationship with our God.

Pastor Pat reminds us that our current series “When You…” is a reminder about how to conduct regular habits in your life. When you pray, when you give, and this week: when you fast. This week is a reminder to fast not for the outward appearance of being holy, but for the inward reward of being obedient to God. Matthew 6:16-18.

We give to God. When our gift is given in the church, see it as a gift to God, not to an organization/person. God has entrusted to the leaders a responsibility to steward what is given to his church. Taken seriously. To maintain all of the buildings and grounds so we can continue the many ministries in our mission to bring people to repentance and disciple them to know, and live and spread his Word, and fulfill the Lord’s vision.

Perhaps you’ve heard some rumors about your job, and it scares you. What if...? Or something coming in community, neighborhood, family? You’re on edge. What are we supposed to do when we hear something that shakes us?