Valley View Baptist Church

As we enter into Thanksgiving week, it's a perfect time to stop and reflect on the many blessings that God has poured out in our lives. This morning Pastor Justin examines the Thanksgiving theme by showing us the God is More Than I Expected, and More Than I Deserve.

We serve a God of abundance and surplus, a God of Grace, who offers abundant life. He does so much more than the bare minimum. He's an over-achiever and doesn't just meet the bar. He goes so far over and above what we expect, and especially what we deserve, that it isn't even comparable.

Take some time this week to stop, and worship God, thanking Him for being more than we expect, and so much more than we deserve.

Trials and tribulations are some of the most difficult times for everyone, especially a child of God. It is so easy to question God during times of trouble. But know this; tribulations are either allowed, or ordained, by God. Unfortunately, that's not much comfort to a Christian who asks "if God loves, then why is He allowing this in my life?"

Tonight Pastor Justin tells us Just Keep on Marching and shows us that it is all part of His master plan. He shows us how er can understand our affliction and how we can express our appreciation.

When troubles come your way, what do you do? Where do you turn? Do you try and face it yourself? Or do you take it to the Lord?

Hezekiah was facing what the Bible calls "a day of trouble." He received bad news, and wasn't sure what to do. But he did know who to go to for help.

He went to God's House, took it to Him in prayer, and he trusted God to take care of it.

But the key is that he left it there. He didn't take it back up for himself. He gave it to God and left it there for Him to take care of.

Tuesday is election day in America. It's one of the things that makes America such an amazing country; that we have a voice in who leads our country. There are places in the world where people fight wars for this right. Don't waste it.

With this thought in mind, Pastor Justin asks us, Where is the Outrage? This country is farther away from God today than we have ever been. How have we, as Christians, allowed it to get this way? Abortions are happening by the millions. Marriage has been redefined. People are being allowed to "choose" their gender. Pornography is running rampant. But, WHERE IS THE OUTRAGE?!

This election has the power to shape our country politically and morally for generations to come because of the appointment of Supreme Court Justices. Christians have a responsibility to get out there and cast your vote! Studies show that millions of Christians do not vote because they don't want to or don't like the candidates. No candidate is perfect, but we still have a responsibility to vote!

If not for yourself, do it for your children and your grandchildren!

With election day looming this week, and the current direction of our country, Pastor Justin shows us What We Need to be Teaching our Children. Unless we experience a miraculous turnaround, our Country is headed directly away from God. And it is up to us, as parents, to teach our children some important lessons.

On the hill of Calvary we find three crosses. One for the Savior, and two for the thieves. But there's more to it than that. Each of those crosses represent a different man, and a different position in life.

This morning Pastor Justin shows us more about these three crosses and asks us all to examine our heart and decide Which Cross Are You Carrying?