Courage to Defend Life: Fearing God and Guarding the Sanctity of Life

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Courage to Defend Life: Fearing God and Guarding the Sanctity of Life

October 13, 2024 • Pastor Josh Weidmann • Exodus 1:15–22

Each one of us possesses inherent value in the sight of God, and although our culture contends otherwise, His word teaches us that every life has dignity, worth, and purpose. Psalm 139 showcases God’s intimate knowledge and involvement in the creation of each person–from the most secret place of their weaving, to His eyes that looked upon every unformed substance–each frame has never been hidden from His sight. (v.13-16)

In a world that upholds individual choices and opinions, Christians are called to glorify God and to guard and value the sanctity of human life. How do we bolster courage, foster a greater reverence for the Lord, and open our mouth to defend the voiceless? Join us tomorrow as we dig into Exodus 1 and explore our role in defending life.

Exodus 1:15-22

15 Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah, 16 “When you serve as midwife to the Hebrew women and see them on the birthstool, if it is a son, you shall kill him, but if it is a daughter, she shall live.” 17 But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live. 18 So the king of Egypt called the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this, and let the male children live?” 19 The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife comes to them.” 20 So God dealt well with the midwives. And the people multiplied and grew very strong. 21 And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. 22 Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every son that is born to the Hebrews, you shall cast into the Nile, but you shall let every daughter live.”

Created by Design: God’s Vision for Gender and Identity

November 3, 2024 • Pastor Josh Weidmann

We are all made the way God intended us to be — He makes no mistakes. Each and every person has been intricately designed and woven by the Master’s hand. Though the culture around us promotes a self-determined identity, Scripture tells that every detail and every trait has been formed with careful intention. We were each created by design.

Dual Citizenship: Keeping Heaven’s Priorities in an Earthly Society

October 27, 2024 • Pastor Josh Weidmann • Philippians 3:20

Heavenly Citizenship + Earthly Responsibility How do we, as Christians, think about this all? Should we care about politics, policies, and priorities? Here are 3 key application points we can put into practice in our daily lives: 1. Prioritize your Heavenly Citizenship 2. Live as Sojourners on Earth 3. Engage with Politics While Remembering Heavenly Citizenship 🔹When we talk about “citizenship in heaven” we mean that Christians, belonging to God’s eternal kingdom, live on earth as representatives of Christ, prioritizing His values, holding an eternal perspective, and embodying a hope that transcends this world. So until we are home, We pray for our country and our leaders. We participate thoughtfully and respectfully in the political process. We persevere until we are home with Christ, trusting God with the outcomes.

The Divine Design For Marriage

October 20, 2024 • Jim Newheiser • Genesis 2:18–24

Though the concept of marriage has undergone a radical change in our culture, and has in many ways sought to be redefined, God has divinely designed marriage and has given us foundational directives for this covenant union that are found in His infallible & unchanging Word.