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Jesus, the Bread of Life, invites us to come to Him and never hunger or thirst again. In Him, we find what our souls have always longed for—salvation, purpose, and eternal life. As we prepare for the celebration of His birth, let’s remember that He came to fill the emptiness in our hearts with His eternal goodness.
Hearing God's voice may sometimes feel challenging, but it's not impossible. Though it might seem complicated, it's often simpler than we think. God promises that His sheep will hear His voice, and He is always faithful to speak to those who are listening. So take heart, lean in, and trust that He is ready to be heard.
Whether we realize it or not, we all look up to someone or something in our lives. God wants us to have leaders, but it's important that these leaders reflect the heart and values of God. King David was called a man after God’s own heart. Those we follow ought to have the same heart for the things of God.
There is no greater way to get to know God, His character, His Nature, His goodness, and the life He has for you than reading His Living Word. And yet most people don’t do it. We have access to God’s Word and yet either don’t take time to do it or when we try, we don’t really understand it. That’’s why we’re taking time to get to the basics, the basics of getting closer to God through His Word.
How do you define your hope? Hope, for believers, radiates from the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our beacon in the darkest of times. In His sacrifice for our sins, we find the eternal promise of redemption and the unwavering assurance that light will always conquer darkness.
As believers, we're assured that our cups can overflow with the abundance of God's grace and love when we obediently follow His teachings. Through our commitment to His word, we are promised not only growth in righteousness but also a deeper connection with God, enriching our lives with more of His divine presence and blessings.
The Cross, symbolizing sacrifice and redemption, finds its ultimate meaning through the resurrection of Jesus, signifying victory over death and the promise of new life. In embracing the transformative power of Christ's resurrection, believers are called to leave behind the burdens of sin and emerge into a renewed existence, filled with hope, forgiveness, and the abundant grace of God.
Sanctity of Life Sunday. It’s a day of reflection and advocacy, emphasizes the profound value of human life. As the cornerstone of this observance, the poignant words echo: "The Bible teaches us that in His eyes all innocent human life is to be protected.”
We continue in our series on Eyes of Faith: Viewing Life BIblically and focus on the sanctity of life. God wants us to choose life and right before us, we have seen the effects of war on innocent lives lost. May God restore peace and remind us that all lives are valued in His sight.
This week, we begin a new sermon and study series entitled, “Eyes of Faith: Viewing Life Biblically.” Let’s start by asking “What is your worldview?” Maybe you haven’t a clue as to what a worldview is and how it differs from a biblical worldview. Well then, you’ll want to join us as we dive into the Scriptures and see if how we view the things of the world, how we speak, how we act, how we determine our decisions are biblical— or not.
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