July 23, 2017

The Humility of Exclusive Hope in God

Pastor: Pastor Todd Murray Series: Special Topic Topic: Faith Passage: Psalm 131:1–3

No one escapes the pain of trials. Whether we inflict them upon ourselves, suffer at the hands of another, or just endure the inevitable dark providence that comes with living in a fallen world, we will all experience the agonies of grief, fear, and despair. Like Job, we may be unwavering for a time in the face of the storm. But if the Lord in His wisdom determines that the clouds must grow darker still, and He stays His hand from quieting the wind and the waves, there comes a moment when all pride and self-sufficiency is washed away and faith alone remains. It is the humble faith of a child who knows he has no might to match the forces hurled against him, nor does he possess insight enough to solve his fears. He understands only that his sustenance and comfort come from his mother, and he finds solace knowing simply that she is near. Christian, are you being frightened by the fury of the gathering storm? Don’t look to the dark and wild sky. Look to the cross.       

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Pastor: Pastor Eric Borgstrom Passage: 2 Timothy 2:20–26 Series: Special Topic

Oct 28

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Pastor: Pastor Marc Wragg Passage: 1 Timothy 3:8–13 Series: Special Topic

Aug 19

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Pastor: Pastor Nick Foerster Passage: Psalm 116:1–19 Series: Special Topic