We will take a break from Revelation for a time to think about the year to come, and what the Spirit of God might say to us.
I think everyone will be glad to see 2020 in the record books as past history. But what about 2021? What will it be like? Will we see further economic and social ramifications from the issues of 2021? What impact will the Biden administration have on our country and our world? What will happen with vaccines? Racism? Gender issues? School? Censorship? Fake news? Ahhhhhhh!
With so many uncertainties, how are we supposed to survive? Our minds can easily be taken down the rabbit hole as we scroll and listen and worry about the world we live in, the future for our children, and the future for our nation.
I believe the Spirit of God is reminding me and you that God is faithful. When your kids listen to the conversation around the TV, is the message they get from you a clear message of trusting God's faithfulness? Do you pray or are you prone to complain? Are you struggling with escaping into substances to find relief? What does that say about God?
I hope we can address some of these issues as we let the Spirit talk to us from 1 Cor 10. We live in a fallen world with lots of problems, but the greatest challenges are on the inside and not the outside. I am praying for hope and victory in 2021 no matter what happens, because God is faithful!
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Steve
God is Faithful
December 27, 2020 • Pastor Steve Feden
Saved By Baptism? - 1 Peter 3:18-22
April 23, 2023 • Pastor Steve Feden • 1 Peter 3:18–22
This Sunday, we have some important business to take care of! What business is that? The business of baptism with a topical message on the subject from 1 Peter 3. After starting with my usual questions, we will investigate one area of scripture that offers some important information on the subject of baptism, especially for those who believe that sprinkling water on a baby or dunking someone in a body of water has some spiritual power to save. I know why some believe that. In 1 Peter 3, Peter says that baptism saves us! Yes, he really does! However, the apostle is quick to clarify what he means by that! Why do we practice baptism? What does it do? What does it mean? Did you know that Jesus Himself got baptized? He really did! And so do those who want to follow Him! If you want to hear more then... ...COME AND SEE Steve
John 13
March 26, 2023 • Pastor Steve Feden • John 13
"Breaking Bread...and Something Else" - John 13 I will be taking advantage of the timing and our pause between books of the Bible to step into the gospel of John and prepare us for communion. I have been inescapably drawn to John 13. What one thing, if everyone lived it, would instantly change the way we experience church and family life? You said "love" didn't you. Of course that is true, but can we be more specific? Love is just too easy to say while it remaining a bit obscure. What type of expression of love? This will be the topic of discussion for tomorrow and will extend into our "Love Feast" tomorrow night. It's so important that Jesus gives a specific example and makes sure to explain it, roughly 12 hours before he would be crucified! If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what example would you want to leave for your children or those you were mentoring? What example did Jesus leave? There was more than bread that had to be broken around the table that evening. If you want to know the details... ...VIEW AND SEE Steve
James 1:19-25
January 1, 2023 • Pastor Steve Feden • James 1:19–25
HOW and WHY to READ THE BIBLE - James 1:19-25 In this new year, 2023, our vision as a church remains steadfast and unchanged. As pastor Chuck Smith has said, we are making our best effort to, "Simply teach the word of God....simply." On my end, the resolve for myself and the CCF leadership is to continue to bring to you the whole counsel of God's Word, book by book, and chapter by chapter. We are responsible to keep God's Word central. He promises to handle the results! What about you? Any resolutions? I hope tomorrow's sermon from James will be both challenging and inspiring as you think about 2023. I hope this sermon may be used by the Spirit of God to set our direction for the coming year and maybe, for some of you, for the rest of your lives. What is the challenge? If you want to know, you have to..... .....VIEW AND SEE! Steve