Speaking Truth to Power

A founding principle of the United States is the freedom of religion, or the separation of church and state. This bedrock principle allows people to choose a position on religion, and ultimately undertake acts, personally or for the state, that are scandalous, immoral, or evil. How do we stay faithful in a world locked in endless cycles of death, destruction, and suffering? Join us today as Pastor Johann discusses how political authorities may regard religion as a “hobby,” and as long as it stays a “hobby” those who practice it are left alone. When religion goes past being “hobby,” things tend to get ugly fast. Something has to narrate a different story and point of view. That “something” is the Gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord. Only the Gospel has the power to let us hope for a vision of restored humanity, not a government or a particular regime. No matter how ugly events may be, our focus is to draw closer to God, encourage others in faith, and aiming for eternity with our loving heavenly Father.

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JULY 14 WORSHIP MATERIALS

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