Fox Valley Church

This is part two in a three-part series. Listen to parts one and three.

America ranks 110th in the world for providing affordable access to justice.

It is imperative to not just think about, or pray for these matters, but to DO something about it.

Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” "The one who showed him mercy,” replied the expert in the law. Then Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

This is part one of a three-part series. Listen to parts two and three.

 

We all have a sense that this is not the way things are supposed to be.  We ‘know’ when something is not right, good or just.  Somehow, we have an innate passion, even if vague and not well put together, for justice and some of us even dream the dream of justice—where things are made right, there is fairness for all and justice.  But that is not the world we live in.  Yet, the Cross, the greatest injustice and supreme picture of unfairness, brings a new perspective of how we are to live today in this fallen, messy, unjust world.

 

Micah 6:8

 

Jesus gives his followers two invitations: come to him those who have burdens of fears, anxieties, lack of purpose, temptations, responsibilities, loneliness and more. He will give rest. Then, take his yoke and learn from him. That is, become a student and learn from him how to live in freedom.

Matthew 11:25-30

 

The forty-five year history of Fox Valley Church speaks to a spiritual people who have persevered to tell and show the story of Jesus. “God has acted, he has done it” will reverberate around the world. All of this is built on the character of God who is good and His steadfast love is always faithful. 

Psalm 22:30-31 

It is not easy to build a resilient faith. It is in our family unit that we learn to worship, pray, build relationships and tell and show the story of Jesus. It is never easy. God has given us a “playbook” so that we can develop the skills, creatively work as a family and lead into mission. 

Deuteronomy 6:1-9 

 

We are members of God’s household. As Spirit filled members we are to do good to all people. The church is uniquely positioned to do good because God has revealed himself to the Church through Jesus. 

Galatians 6:7-10 

At Fox Valley Church our vision is a Christ-centered Revolution of Transformation by the power of the Holy Spirit.  But what does that look like on Monday morning, at 6 o’clock, when the alarm goes off and you have to go to work?  It is often in the context of marriage and family that we see the unfolding of real change or transformation taking place as we put our faith in God and His Word.

Genesis 18:18-19

 

Jonah was displeased and angry that God’s mercy could extend to even the Assyrians.  He tasted God’s grace but did not want his enemies delivered from destruction.  Living with disappointment and anger is never the way of God.  God’s way is a one of FAITH, not doubt.  Faith is the satisfied assurance that God will work things out in the future better than I could work them out by relying on myself or departing from the path of obedience. 

Jonah 4 

Jonah obeyed the Lord and went to preach in Nineveh. Though his message is brief, Jonah becomes a dynamic prophet by God’s power.  God uses people that are faithful, intentional and teachable.  He sends revival as he pleases.  God will use us as we are in step with his Spirit. 

Jonah 3 

Jonah: The Disciplined Prophet 

God gets Jonah’s attention (it’s called discipline!) Jonah turns to God, but there is a lingering question, “just how repentant is Jonah?” We can easily see ourselves in this narrative. Repentance precedes revival.   

Jonah 2