How often do you see things in magazines or on TV being advertised as “free”, but really they’re not? Only later do you find out that the supposedly free item came with a subscription you’ll have to cancel or an account you’ll have to close or a hidden fee you weren’t expecting to pay. Jesus promises us free forgiveness and full pardon for every sin we’ve ever committed. The Gospel reading shows the natural human response to such an unbelievable promise – skepticism and unbelief. “It can’t be that simple. What’s the catch?” But the Gospel of Jesus has no catch. It comes to us from heaven with no strings attached. Holy Spirit, help me to believe that this marvelous message is true, also for me. Jesus has set me free from my sins. Now I have a place in God’s house forever! Amen.
The Daily Pulse (Sunday, October 27, 2013): “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV)
I've been the pastor at Westside Baptist Church in Murray, Kentucky for a little more than 4 months. They are a busy, energetic people who want to live in a way that counts.
So, I have been in much prayer and am beginning to chart the course. But, I made it clear that as a church we must agree upon who God has called us to be before we can agree upon what He has called us to do.
This sermon is the first in a series of 5 sermons that will unpack why we as a church exist.
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