Many of us in our lives have wrestled with many things in this world. Sins, tendencies, addictions, bad habits, bad attitudes, poor behavior, lack of self-control, etc. The topic at hand today in our Red Letters series, however, may well be the most difficult battle some of us will face in our entire lives. At the same time, it also may be the most important to win. Do not be afraid, Jesus can help us.

Anxiety. There's likely not one person on this planet who is of age that has not wrestled with this. For some, it is a daily struggle, if not hour by hour. So, how do we deal with it? How do we cope? Does God care? Furthermore, does Scripture say anything about anxiety? That is precisely what we will be exploring today from out red letter text.

Rest... we all desire rest. We desperately need it. We can't live without it. Yet, this is one thing that eludes many of us frequently - not only a rest and reset of the body, but also of the mind too. Jesus speaks of both in our text this week, but He doesn't stop there. He beckons and invites all the weary and tired to come to Him, and He will give it. But it is an interesting formula.

In our text, Jesus asks his disciples a very serious questions. "Who do you say that I am?" The way we answer this question will have a profound impact on us in this life, and the next. All throughout history, people have made various claims about who Jesus is. Who is Jesus to you?

If a grocery store is depleted of groceries, what good then is the store? Many, unfortunately in their Christian lives are operating in a state of depletion. They would love to give, serve, connect, and thrive, but they feel don't have it in them - they are empty. Today, we want you to know you can be "re-stored." You cannot thrive, live, and give if you're empty and disconnected from Jesus. Reconnect with Him. Let Him love you.

Here at Hope, we try to focus on the Savior all the time. Sometimes we do well, and sometimes we don't. For the next several weeks, however, in the preaching of God's Word, we will be focusing specifically on powerful direct statements of the Christ that are, in many Bibles, emphasized in red letters. Join us as we learn at the feet of our Master who we know is Jesus.

"The thief does not come but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." Our enemy is an ancient, powerful foe who would have us convinced that he is unbeatable... except he's not! Our God is greater, stronger, higher than any other - our God is the "healer" which is exactly what we're talking about today. Join us as Casey Temple shares his testimony of the power of surrendering to Jesus Christ.

Recovery Alive at Hope Church Mill Creek - Tisha Temple shares her testimony of the power of surrender in Jesus Christ. Recovery of life is found only in Jesus. There is hope in Jesus!

The letter of Paul to the Ephesians is such a blessing to the modern church. From warm greetings to spiritual blessings; from great mysteries to doctrinal teaching; from God's purpose to practical living, the book of Ephesians gives and gives. Directed originally toward the local church in the city of Ephesus all those years ago, we still today relish in the end of Paul's letter with his final instructions and sentimental goodbyes.

Being a Roman citizen, the Apostle Paul would have been familiar with the Roman Legionnaire's armor. Having spent much time imprisoned for the sake of the gospel and guarded closely by Roman soldiers, Paul would have become even more knowledgeable of this armor. Thanks to this and divine inspiration, we have this beautifully iconic and timeless passage we now call, The Armor of God.