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Pastor Chad has helped lead almost 40 years of Easter services at churches but never like this year. We’re all navigating countless new life patterns just now but one thing that is the same on this Easter Sunday...our God...Who is the “same yesterday, today, and forever.” Today we celebrate victory in Jesus. HE IS RISEN!
When you think of the word “victory,” it’s a good bet that the first word that comes to mind is NOT “surrender.” But that’s exactly what God is calling us to do. We experience His victory when we are willing to surrender our lives to Him.
We continue our Victory series with “Victory Over Temptation”. There is a daily, ongoing battle for the attentions of our hearts. Do you know your own heart? Have you have allowed fears, hurts, distractions, laziness, busyness, entertainments, and diversions to distance you from a right relationship to God? Jesus gives us victory over such temptations.
We can hardly predict what this new week will hold but we are grateful that whatever comes – God holds us in His wise, gracious, loving hands. Sunday our message was “Victory Over Despair” from Exodus 14:10-18. When we face disappointment, discouragement or even despair in life, God’s word for His followers is victory. Sunday we shared the stories of Moses, Joseph, the fiery furnace, and the great prophet Elisha. In each story we saw God at work.
We are living in unusual times as a world, nation, and community. There is much uncertainty about the virus and how to contain it and turn it back. I’m thankful for God’s word that speaks to our times.
As members of FBC Allen, we know what we are all about: Pointing people to FAITH in Christ, helping people to BELONG in community, and to live out the COMMISSION that God has given us to share his love with others. We know this but the question is, what do they see? In our city, what are we known for?
“My Way” is more than just a song but it has become a mantra for many in 2020. Trying to do life “my way” often means going at life on my own, apart from any meaningful support or community. But rather than declare our independence, God is calling us to live life together. So why do so many run from it?
The Lord’s Supper is a time to be shared together as believers. It is a special time for a church family to be together. This will be a unique day as we practice together things Jesus models for us.
There is a difference between attending a church and being a part of a church family. Jesus and His disciples provide us with a clear example of living in Christian community.
We’re kicking off a new series called “Together.” God created us for community, not for isolation. Together is not just a “nice church idea” but it’s a truth that God has called us to live by. Together really is better.