The UnSafe Bible

The quintessential Thanksgiving decor piece is the Cornucopia, better known as the Horn of Plenty. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s the basket shaped like a bugle chip, with fruit and veggies pouring out of it. It is a symbol of abundance, originating from the days of ancient Greece. God is no stranger to providing above and beyond, and Pastor Ken speaks today on the abundance and blessing that God is planning to pour out upon His people. God desires to bless in abundance – are you prepared to receive it?

Thinking about World War I and the millions who perished during that massive conflict is a horrible thing to think about. The lives lost, the blood that was shed, and the resources destroyed throughout were a travesty, a testament to the craven depravity of war. While war may never change, we can trust that God will always provide for His people. In today’s message, Pastor Ken takes us through some of the possibilities surrounding future conflicts that will occur and how God will protect His people.

When I was around 6 years old, I jabbed holes in multiple couch pillows. When my parents discovered this, were they done with me? “Well, you messed up? Alright, I guess it’s been nice knowing ya.” Of course not! Sure, I was disciplined accordingly, but my parents didn’t give up on me! We see in the Bible time and again where God is willing and ready to reconcile with His people, despite their repeated failures. Pastor Ken reminds us today that despite our shortcomings, God is always ready to welcome us back.

Hockey. Football. Rowing. What do each of these sports have in common? They’re all team sports. Perhaps you’ve heard “there’s no ‘i’ in team.” Win together, lose together, the important thing is not the winning or losing, but the fact that you’re doing it together. Similarly, the Bible calls believers to live life together, leaning on one another through good times and bad. Pastor Ken teaches on this principle today, that we weren’t meant to go through life alone. We were made for a strong, supportive community.

Think of someone in your life who is reliable. For me, that’s my dad. If I have a question about something, whether it’s figuring out a problem in the garage, the backyard, or with the garbage disposal, he’ll have a solution. I know if I call on him, there’s no doubt that he will be there for me. Similarly, we can trust that God will always be there for his people. Pastor Ken encourages us today with this message, reminding us that God will always be there to save us, whether we’re calling Him for the first time or the fiftieth time.

Taking a leap of faith is no easy task, especially at 18,000 feet out of a perfectly good airplane. But take skydiving out of the picture. Perhaps the slightly easier thing to do is to take a step in faith. Unless, of course, that step of faith is out of a perfectly good boat, in the midst of a raging storm, out in the middle of the sea. God asks for people to trust Him in all things, and it’s tough to do in the hard times. In today’s message, perhaps Pastor Ken can help you think about your next “step of faith” with God.

I decided to go for a hike one afternoon and spend some time in the great outdoors. I packed my gear, went to the trail, and when I was ready to make camp, I made an alarming discovery – I had forgotten all the food! Lucky for me, I could hike back to my car and drive back into town, but the people of Judah were in a much tougher situation! Today, Pastor Ken takes us through the dire straits that Judah was in, and how their terrible situation showed them their need for total dependence on the Lord.

The Bible says that there’s no condemnation for those who believe in Christ Jesus. In today’s message, Pastor Ken says all God asks us to do is repent of our sins and believe that He’s the only one who can save. Is there any sin you’re holding back from the Lord? Now’s the time to repent and let Him in. He loves you and wants you to trust Him to take away your sins for good. God sent His Son, so you don’t have to walk this walk on Earth alone. He gave you a way to have freedom. Walk in that freedom today!

There’s destruction all around us. Every moment, it seems like there’s another war or another country that’s in shambles. In today’s message, Pastor Ken says that though there’s tragedy all around but God’s still blessing His people. God loves you and wants you to depend on Him so He can bless you. Trust Him with your whole heart and allow Him to walk alongside you as you tread through the highs and lows of life. He wants your heart and won’t stop fighting for you until He gets it. Allow Him in today!

Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted something to happen, but it might come at the expense of others? Maybe everyone in your class cheated, and you didn’t, so you wanted them to get caught because you felt it was unjust. Today, Pastor Ken says the believer feels the tension of wanting Jesus to return soon because that means those who don’t believe will go through immense trials. Have urgency in sharing the gospel so more can be with Him for eternity. He wants all to believe in Him alone!