Sermon Title: "Renewal Through the Gospel" (Pastor Bob)

Summary: Sometimes we think God is indifferent to sin and wrongdoing. Actually, he is displeased with it. He is displeased that there is no justice. We, by nature, suppress the truth. Like in the movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life,” every Bedford Falls eventually becomes Pottersville. There is, therefore, no one to intercede to save us, so God’s own arm must bring salvation. Jesus’ breastplate was righteousness, his helmet; salvation. The glory of the Lord has risen upon us. Though the world is covered in darkness, the nations shall come to our light because it is the light of Jesus Christ. The Gospel will go out from the church to all the nations, and they will echo it back to us. Isn’t it amazing that God chose the most unlikely people for greatness; you and me, to magnify His own greatness? Isaiah 60:17 says: “Instead of bronze I will bring gold, and instead of iron I will bring silver; instead of wood, bronze, instead of stones, iron. I will make your overseers peace and your taskmasters righteousness.”