Kingdom Heirs

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Kingdom Heirs

Please note this is the only teaching in this series.

August 24, 2024 • Pastor Logan Ames

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"If anyone causes one of these little ones - those who believe in me - to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea" ~ Matthew 18:6

This is one of several places in the Gospels where Jesus explains the seriousness with which He welcomes, protects, and loves children. Children are among the most vulnerable members of our society, and the disciples often saw them as just getting in the way. Sadly, that mentality has carried over to many in our modern society who are comfortable with the abortion of unborn children simply because they would be an inconvenience to the parents. But Jesus made time for the children, blessed them, and even used them as a model for His followers, stating that only those who become like little children - in their ability to trust and love - will enter the kingdom of God. If children are esteemed this highly by our God, we must consider what He requires in terms of how we love, serve, and protect them. This week at Friendship, we'll talk about "Kingdom Heirs", which is one way to describe children and those who emulate them in the eyes of God. We'll also have Love Life with us as we focus on standing for justice for the most vulnerable and oppressed among us. You won't want to miss our time together, so join us for this important message!

"God's Faithfulness in the Season"

September 15, 2024

"May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do it" ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 With these words in his conclusion of the first letter to the believers in Thessalonica, Paul urges fellow Christians, most of whom were facing intense persecution and the very real possibility of being martyred, to trust in the Lord who is faithful and continues the work of sanctification in every area of our lives. When we face horrible circumstances that challenge our faith beyond what we can bear in our own strength, it's easy to begin to think that God has abandoned us. That's exactly what the devil wants us to believe. But it's important to remember that our circumstances are part of the small picture, and God's purposes are always worked out in the big picture. That's why those believers could trust that even if they met their earthly end, they would be ushered into the presence of Jesus. Being sanctified and living blamelessly were even more important than survival. This week at Friendship, we'll dig into an Old Testament story of one whose faith was tested when he had numerous unfortunate and unfair circumstances happen to him. Yet, "God's Faithfulness in the Season" was shown throughout that time, even when he couldn't always see it. Let this reminder strengthen your own faith and willingness to stand firm on God's promises!