From the Shepherd's Heart...Friday, October 28, 2016

We are coming close to the end of the sermon series through Habakkuk. This Sunday morning and evening we will look at Habakkuk 3: 3-16 with two messages.  The one Sunday morning is "When God Shows Up."  I want to take this message in two directions:  first, when God shows up in the life of Habakkuk it was the turning point for him.  The greatest need in the church is for us to know God.

Second, I want to go beyond Habakkuk and say, when God shows up in the life of the church, it has the potential to change our culture.  What can change America?  A revival in the church resulting in a spiritual awakening in our nation.

I often hear, "It has never been this bad before in America.  This is the worse it has ever been.  We must be getting close to the coming of the Lord because it has never been this bad."  History reveals otherwise.  I will show you this Sunday when and where it has been much worse in America and a spiritual awakening happened.

We must not lose hope of the power of the gospel, but it must happen first in the church.  Revival comes to God's people, spiritual awakening happens in the culture.

Sunday night we will host a Gideon speaker as he will be sharing a few minutes in the service.  What an honor to hear what God is doing through the sharing of the Word of God.  Then at the close of the service, we will receive a love offering for the Gideon ministry.  Then Sunday night, I will preach "Our God the Mighty Warrior" from Habakkuk 3.

Love you and I count it an honor to be your pastor and preacher!!!