"Divine Weapons"

Friendship Community Church

"Divine Weapons"

November 26, 2023 • Pastor Logan Ames

We have much to be thankful for, my friends. Even if this year has been a tough year for you, or if this time of year is always tough for you due to the circumstances you've faced or losses you've grieved, we have reason to give thanks and see evidence of God's faithfulness everywhere we look. Knowing that He is sovereign and that we have hope no matter what allows us to have the appropriate perspective regarding our struggles and the ways in which the enemy of our souls comes against us. It may be through circumstances, through temptations, or even through other people that he tries to wreak havoc in your life. Don't fall for it. Choose to fight your battles using the Lord's ways, rather than your own. This week at Friendship, we'll be talking about the "Divine Weapons" that are available to us particularly in conflict with others. And those weapons may not be what you think they are. Prayer, fasting, and worship are good, but the Lord's weapons are to follow the Lord's ways - gentleness, kindness, love, humility, sacrifice, forgiveness, servanthood, just to name a few. As the holidays are upon us and we spend more time with those close to us, we want you to be prepared for conflict with the tools which may be weak to man, but are mighty in God.

Victory

December 31, 2023 • Associate Pastor Ben Sorbello

So the presents are unwrapped but do you feel His presence? Take a minute to reflect on this next question before you answer it...ready...Do you feel Victorious? In what or who? Are you in a battle or trial right now, with your health, a relationship, life in general? Does your life have PURPOSE? When you look in the mirror are you content and feel blessed or cursed? Are you proud to be a Christian today? Are you fired up to go to battle for your Commander? Do you believe that we are winning the War? Do you feel prepared to continue the War? This week we will be finishing the teachings of the Holy Spirit on Waging War - The Victory. If you have been part of the training program at Friendship since August we have been learning about the Spiritual War that we are in and how we need to defend ourselves and loved ones from the evil that exists. This week we will find encouragement from our Commander so you do not want to miss this! Commit yourself and your family to following and listening to the Holy Spirit of God and we look forward to fellowshipping and praying with you this week.

Christmas Eve Service 2023

December 24, 2023 • Pastor Logan Ames

"Holy Light"

"The Big Picture"

December 24, 2023 • Pastor Logan Ames

"Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners - of whom I am the worst" - 1 Timothy 1:15 Jesus was born to die. He came to be the Savior for us and for the whole world. Believers know this, but we tend to lose sight of it this time of year. We focus on the joy and the miracles and the celebration of His birth like somehow it's separate from His purpose. But God was planning this and foretelling it through the Law and Prophets for well over a thousand years, which means the Messiah's birth and death would always be linked. In order to save us and provide for our forgiveness, He had to shed His blood, something one can only do if they become flesh. This weekend at Friendship, we'll talk about "The Big Picture" of Jesus' birth for not only His own parents, but the whole world. If we want to wage war against the enemy, we must yield our own understanding to His; we must let go of our small picture of our circumstances and surrender to His big picture plan, even when we don't understand it.