The Bible says that faith is "the evidence of things we cannot see" (Hebrews 11:1). This means that faith is not based on logical proof or material evidence, but on trust in God.

Jesus invites Peter to "come" to him on the water, even though it seemed impossible. Peter's faith enabled him to walk on water for a time, but he began to sink when he took his eyes off of Jesus.

Christians are encouraged to have the same kind of childlike faith that Peter had. This means being willing to trust God even when it seems impossible, and to "jump in" and follow him.

The author of Hebrews reminds us that this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come, which is heaven.

John's vision of heaven in Revelation 21 gives us a glimpse of what Heaven will be like. He sees a new heaven and a new earth, where there is no more division, no more tears, and no more pain.

Heaven is the dwelling place of God. We will be in His presence forever, and we will experience His love and joy in ways that we cannot even imagine.

The sermon ends with a call to action: to live our lives in such a way that we are always looking forward to heaven. We should also be sharing the good news of heaven with others so that they can experience it too.

Pastor Angel shares her own experience of feeling anonymous as a parent when her son got his driver's license. She then talks about how Jesus also experienced a season of anonymity in his life, between the ages of 2 and 12. During this time, we don't know much about what he was doing or where he was.

Pastor Angel shares the story from Luke 2:43-52, where Jesus's parents lose him in Jerusalem. When they find him, he is in the temple, talking to the religious leaders. His parents are upset with him for staying behind, but he explains that he had to be in his father's house.

Pastor Angel points out that Jesus's words here are significant. He is essentially saying that he is the Son of God. However, his parents don't understand this at the time.

She concludes by saying that we all go through seasons of anonymity in our lives. These seasons can be difficult, but they are also an opportunity for us to grow closer to God. Just like Jesus, we can trust that God is with us even when we feel unseen.

The sermon is about the importance of faith and what it really means to have faith. Faith is not about believing that everything will always work out the way we want it to, but rather it is about trusting God and His plan for our lives, even when we don't understand it.

Pastor Bob uses the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to illustrate this point. These three men were thrown into a fiery furnace for refusing to worship an idol. They could have chosen to save themselves by bowing down to the idol, but they chose to trust God instead. They knew that God would protect them, even if it meant they died.

The sermon is about the peace that Jesus offers to those who are stressed and anxious. Pastor Stevan begins by acknowledging that stress and anxiety are a part of life, but that they are not the way things were meant to be. He then talks about the different ways that people try to find peace, such as through food, vacations, and procrastination. However, he says that these are all temporary solutions that do not address the root of the problem.

Pastor Stevan then turns to Jesus, who is the Prince of Peace. He quotes Isaiah 9:6-7, which says that Jesus will rule with fairness and justice, and that his government and peace will never end. Stevan explains that the peace that Jesus offers is not a temporary peace, but a lasting peace that comes from knowing that God is in control.

He concludes by challenging the congregation to trust in Jesus and find their peace in him. He says that Jesus is the only one who can truly give us peace, and that we can find it by following him.

7 Life Lessons learned during the 150-mile bike ride that Pastor Stevan took along The GAP (Great Allegheny Passage) from Pittsburgh, PA to Cumberland, MD on June 26-28.

Problem 1: We cannot be righteous enough to enter the kingdom of heaven on our own.

The solution to these problems is to follow Jesus and do the will of his Father in heaven. This means living a life of love, mercy, and forgiveness, even when it is difficult. It also means being willing to deny ourselves and take up our cross daily.

The narrow path leads to everlasting life, but it is not easy to walk on. There are many distractions and obstacles that can lead us astray. However, if we stay focused on Jesus and his teachings, we will eventually reach our destination.

Pastor Stevan challenges the congregation to examine their lives and see if they are truly following Jesus. If not, he encourages them to make a change and start walking the narrow path.