SIN CRISIS
Almost everywhere we turn there's a threat of sin going on. We hear news stories that make it seem as though the weight of the world's problems are constantly being thrown at our feet. In all the suffering, wrong doing, and problems we that face: where is the compassion, the honesty, and justice? People are pushing themselves down a path towards self destruction. Where does hope come in, in the middle of all of these tragedies? What about our personal struggles with sin? Can we make a difference at this point at all? Yes, we believe we can make a difference if we choose Jesus to lead our hearts and minds.
WHY PICK JESUS?
There's hope, healing, forgiveness, and renewal, when we surrender our lives to Jesus. He's is mighty to save us from our self destructive paths but we have to make a move, we have to believe, ask, and receive. In doing so, we make a choice to let Jesus take over our hearts and make us clean and whole again. We can hold our heads up high because we know that Jesus Christ has redeemed us. He set us apart to make a difference in our lives so that we too, who are strong in faith, can make a difference in the lives of others. When enough people hear about Jesus and take a stand for the gospel. Real change comes about. Believe. Ask. Receive.
TAKING BACK THE PLAN
Taking back what plan? You ask. We're taking back the plan our Creator designed for our existence. God's plan for our lives is to prosper us. For too long this plan has been held captive by sin. We are not just here on earth to survive we are meant to thrive (live life to the fullest). Too many times has sin taken control over our minds, bodies, and soul; and it's about time we took back our free will from sin! Jesus replied, "What I'm about to tell you is true. Everyone who sins is a slave of sin. (John 8:34) Just imagine trying to go a whole day without sinning, a week, a month, a year. Seems impossible doesn't it? Our will power will eventually fade and we will just give in to temptation. There's only one true key to our freedom and that is in trusting in Jesus Christ. No other name and person can burst open the chains of sin that we drag around with us everywhere we go. But by believing that he took the punishments for our sins on the cross and trusting faithfully that he can and will change us; that's when we will see freedom. We know that what we used to be was nailed to the cross with him. That happened so our sinful bodies would lose their power. We are no longer slaves of sin. (Romans 6:6) Instead of living as enslaved sinners we will become redeemed, saved sinners. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) We can never be perfect but we can sure be forgiven! So break the chains of sin through faith and prayer. You can begin your journey of freedom by saying: Lord I know that I am a sinner. I have done wrong but I don't want to live like a slave anymore! I want you to free me! I ask that you forgive me of all the bad things I've done and come into my heart. Show me the right way to live. Amen.
