Sermon
When Darkness Is Called Light, And Light, Darkness
We live in a time of inverted values, where light is called darkness and darkness is called light.
We live in a time of inverted values, where light is called darkness and darkness is called light.
Greatness: when Jesus knew that His time had come, He, the Creator, got down on His hands and knees and washed the feet of His creation.
Christianity is the only religion that has a God with wounds.
Isaiah 9:6 gives us five names of Jesus: Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Each of these names describe a different aspect of our relationship with God including: guiding us through decisions, strengthening us through life’s demands, and giving us peace during times distress.
If you’re loved by Jesus, nothing else matters.
Shame is the feeling that we’ve radically disappointed ourselves, our friends, and God.
Shame loses its power in the presence of the cross.
We should grow in the wonder of Jesus, not in the cheap things of life.
Satan sought independence, but he is still God’s servant.
Unresolved issues can be deep, damaging, and sometimes evil.