Forgiven!!!
5-15-2023
J. Fields
During my last sermon “The Bible Tells Me So” I brought up a lot of highly talked about
subjects that are facing Christians, some of the topics are hard to discuss however, they are
important. We’ve all made mistakes in life, I know I’ve made plenty. Mistakes are all part of
the journey of life, while the goal is to learn from our mistakes, we should also strive to not
repeat them.
Some people in life like to remind us of our current and past faults, as Christians when
we do make a mistake the nice thing is we serve a God who is full of mercy and grace. But…
What about those mistakes we willingly make, you know, those things we continually do even
though we know it goes against Scripture? See there’s a difference, some things we do are by
complete accident while others are purposely done, regardless if it’s on purpose or accident,
because of the ultimate payment made by Jesus Christ we can be forgiven.
There are a lot of people, many of whom we know very well, or better yet it may be us,
who are continually living in bondage, sin, depression, or despair because they “think” that their
current or past mistakes and sins keep them from ever become free. I’m here today to let you
know that your sin is not too big for God, it doesn’t matter what you are going through or what
you’ve done, if you are ready to walk in the freedom of life that is only found in Jesus, you can
do so today! I can picture it now; Jesus is standing with His arms wide open just waiting for you
to ask Him to forgive you, He wants you to repent of the wrong you’ve done, He wants you to
lay it all at His feet.
It doesn’t matter what’s holding you back; maybe it’s, anger, an abortion, alcohol or
drugs, pornography, gossip, hatefulness, or even depression, if you will repent God will forgive
you and wash your sins away. Can you hear that noise? Seriously listen! That’s Jesus and He’s
knocking on your door, He’s wanting to come inside and just hold you in His arms. You are not
too far gone, the freedom you’ve been praying for is available today.
Acts 3:19
Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out,
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not
wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
Blessings,
Jason
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Uncle Screwtape
5-1-2023
C. Hayden
C.S. Lewis penned in “The Screwtape Letters”, many imagined writings from a prominent high-level demon known
as Screwtape to his less experienced and growing junior demon named Wormwood. These letters attempt to
inform his struggling nephew in the ways of interacting with humans in order to bring maximum destruction in
their lives while at the same time shutting-down any interaction they may have with God (named the enemy by
Uncle Screwtape). Lewis’ work has become a Christian classic and has opened the understanding of millions of
believers to the deceptive nature and purpose of the demonic realm in our
world. I suggest every Christian buy 2 copies and give one to a friend. Anyway, I
would like to bring up one quote from the book that is very telling.
Screwtape writes this to his nephew Wormwood , “ It is funny how
mortals always picture us as putting things into their minds: in reality our best
work is done by keeping things out.” This is such a great line. In only 25 words,
Lewis reminds us that we are not only tempted by the things that we do
imagine, but we can be destroyed by allowing ourselves to remain ignorant of the
things God wants to reveal and train us in. In 1 Corinthians 1:18-21 we read,
“ 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is
the power of God. 19 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And bring to nothing the
understanding of the prudent.” 20 Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Has
not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did
not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.”
We have become just too intelligent to believe in what the Word of God has to say to us. The world is just
too smart to believe in their need for salvation so demons go about keeping out of their mind the truth that is in
Christ’s sacrifice for mankind’s sin. Unfortunately for the Church, many “Christians” are just too intelligent to
believe in the influence that demons have in our world so Uncle Screwtape informs Wormwood to continue to
keep the truth of that information from the church goers mind lest they become informed and a threat to the
devil’s devices. Something to think about.
May God bless you even more!!
Pastor Chris
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“What Would You Do For Love?”
4-15-2023
J. Fields
I love this time of the year for multiple reasons, Spring is right around the corner which means flowers and
trees are blossoming, warmer weather, green grass, and most importantly it’s the season that we celebrate our risen
King! For just a moment I’d like you to close your eyes and picture the Easter story. I’ve re-watched clips of the
Passion of the Christ movie several times and I’m continually heartbroken every time I see the clips of Jesus being
beaten, carrying the cross while blood drips down his face, having a crown of thorns jabbed into His skull, and the
gruesomeness of these huge nails being stuck through His hands as He hung on a cross. Can you believe you are
loved so much that someone went through all of this for you? Jesus Christ died the most gruesome death for each
one of us, now if that doesn’t make you understand how much you are loved I’m not sure what will, but…. I have
even more fantastic news!
Not only did Jesus die on a cross for the forgiveness of your sins, three days later He conquered death for
you by being raised from death. That’s right, Jesus Christ loves you so much that He kicked the enemy right in his
face so that you and I could have a life that is above sickness, death, and defeat. We were never told that life would
be perfect or that we wouldn’t have any battles but He did promise that if we have. a relationship with Him that He
will give us a comforter. John 14:15-18 “If you love Me, keep My commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father,
and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world
cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be
in you. 18 I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.”
Since God loves us so much that He would send His only Son to hang on a cross for us don’t you think we
could at least fall in love with Him in return? Some people may call me a Jesus freak or they may say oh Jason you
just don’t understand how life really is, well, let me share this with you, you don’t know my story. When I was lost
God snatched me from the hands of the enemy, before I was ever born, He knew exactly who and what He wanted
me to be like, He created me and you in the most beautiful way, He said “Jason, I love you so much, look at what I
did for you, won’t you accept all of me and be a fire for me all the days of your life?”
This Easter I pray that you will grasp all that He has done and continues to do for you. Jesus Christ isn’t
just sitting on the throne twiddling His thumbs, He is sitting to the right of His Father working on our behalf so the
next time a negative thought comes into your mind just give it to God, the next time the enemy tries to knock you
don’t, give it to Jesus. You are beautifully, wonderfully, and perfectly created and loved. Death was conquered
once and for all for those who know and have a relationship with Jesus Christ, if you don’t know Him or if you have
someone in your life that needs Him, I pray you will share the Easter story with them. Let me leave you with this.
As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after Thee. You alone are my heart’s desire, And I
long to worship Thee. You alone are my Strength, my Shield, to you alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my
heart’s desire and I long to worship Thee. You’re my friend and You are my brother , even though You are a King I
love You more than any other. So much more than anything , you alone are my Strength, my Shield , to you alone
may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart’s desire and I long to worship Thee.
Happy Easter!
Pastor Jason
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