DISCOVER THE GOD YOUR HEART IS SEARCHING FOR
Dear
Christian Friends!
Did you know that 40% of our members believe that Christians
and Muslims worship the same God? Well,
statistically-speaking, that’s true – according to a recent Barna
poll, 4 in 10 Christians believe that they worship the same God as do the
followers of Mohammed. And what about Rob Bell’s
controversial new book which promotes universalism (teaching that all people
will eventually go to heaven)? And, there’s more – that’s only the tip of
the iceberg!
God-Quest will be our wake-up call to focus once again on
the core beliefs of the Christian faith … on Jesus as the one true path to
God. We will take this God-Quest on
Sunday mornings in a sermon series preached by Pastor Dennis and myself,
focusing on powerful truths and compelling evidences for our faith. It’s a life-altering spiritual journey every
person should take.
August 14
– “The Quest” will address the idea
that we are all searching for the right path thru life. From the Bible, we know that truth is not
relative or changeable – it is absolute, and it is found in the person and
teaching of Jesus Christ! (John 14:1-6) What
you believe determines where you go in life.
August 21
– “The Beginning” focuses on creation
and the existence of God. The beauty and
complexity of the world in which we live not only indicates the presence of
God, it also displays His love for us.
(Psalm 19:1-4) What you believe about creation determines
how you view yourself and life.
August 28
– “The Word” addresses the
reliability and purpose of the Bible.
Many people – even Christians – doubt the authenticity and accuracy of
Scripture: this sermon will help dispel
such doubts and give us all greater confidence in the Word. (John 20:31)
What you believe about the Bible
determines how you live your life.
September 4
– “The Question” is this one (the
most-commonly asked question about God and religion): “Why would a good God allow evil and
suffering?” Turning to Job, we will
address this very difficult question with both reason and compassion. (Job 1-2, 42)
What you believe about God’s
goodness defines your relationship with Him.
September 11
– “The King” answers the question
“who is Jesus?” Jesus clearly stated who
He is, and then He backed up His claims thru miracles … including His own
resurrection. (John 8:57-59; Mark
14:61-64) What you believe about Jesus’ identity determines your path in life.
September 18
– “The Path” … while it may not be
politically-correct to claim that Jesus is the only way to God, He is! He is “the way, the truth, and the life” –
His crucifixion and resurrection are the only solution to the problem of
sin. (John 14:1-6) The
path you follow in your spiritual journey determines your destination.
I pray that you will join us on this God-Quest … and that
you’ll invite your family and friends, neighbors and co-workers or classmates,
to come with you!
Blessings,
~ Pastor Ed