Living Faith Christian Church Sermons

King David went from celebrity to cave dweller in a few short chapters. He found himself quarantined in a cave with a crew he didn't choose. Yet during his time in the cave, He learned who he was and what really mattered. We currently lack many of the things that help us feel loved, valuable and fulfilled - perhaps this is our chance to learn these lessons for ourselves.

We all go through life navigating its many twists and turns. Some days we seem to have a handle on things, other days we feel upside down. Why is "this" happening? How long will it last? In one way, that's life. But for the disciple of Jesus, we know how the story ends - and knowing the end of the story helps us make sense of what is happening in life as it is played out in real time. Easter reminds us that God wins in the end, and knowing this changes everything.

An evening of praise, prayer and reflection on the sacrifice of Jesus. Our service includes worship music, prayer and a brief sharing leading into communion. With Passover this year coinciding with our communion service, we consider the parallels for our lives today.

When Jesus approached his disciples on the stormy sea, he did not immediately calm the waves. In fact, it was the crashing waves that Jesus used to get to his disciples and call them to deeper faith and trust in him. The storm eventually ended, but the travelers in the boat were changed before it did. During the coronavirus pandemic, what will change in us before the storm ends? That will all depend on how we respond when Jesus calls to us.

The Coronavirus pandemic has been a wake up call for the world - but a wake up call to what end and for how long? Will we soon create a "new normal" that tunes out what God is trying to say to our hearts or will we answer His call?

What should we do while confined at home during the COVID-19 pandemic? The Bible has some answers from a record that shares some similarities to this historical moment. God's people were under siege and they responded in 3 important ways that serve as examples for us today.

A word of encouragement for this season. With our church service canceled because of the Coronavirus, the church of God is not shut down. We have a mighty God who is with us and a very present help in times of trouble. We also have a light of hope and life to share in these dark times.

Jesus was all about connecting with the people around him. In our modern age, we often sacrifice connection for convenience. As followers of Jesus we must fight the cultural current to be connected and yet disconnected at the same time.

Did you know that God loves you before you do things for Him? He loves you even when you're at your best and when you're at your worst. God's love for us is the defining truth that makes us who we are. Will we slow down and accept, believe and experience this love?

Things in life are moving fast but that doesn't mean we have to. Our world looks at "slow" in a negative way, but could it be that slowing down will allow us to not only walk in step with God but also love others better?