Idaho Grace Sermon Podcast

But Jesus isn’t.  And, if he has his way with us, thoughts of his return won’t disappoint his children.  He, too, is away from his family.  He, too, has promised to return.  My children don’t understand all the reasons why I have to leave; we don’t understand all the details of his.  But our job in the meantime?  Trust.  Soon the final chapter will be crafted and He’ll appear at the door.  But until then Jesus says: “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust in me. 

Today, we’re not commemorating a past event; we are celebrating a present reality.  Jesus Christ is risen and He is with us!  Jesus Christ is still in the story.  And He wants to write you a new story, too. 

Sin is a problem that has to be dealt with.  Salvation must be sought and received.  But it will always begin with recognition: Jesus truly is the Son of God.  And what He did, He did for me.   

"Jesus came from Heaven to accomplish His work on earth so that we who are on earth can have a home with Him in Heaven."

"Big Point: The flawed can be transformed into faithful."

The Great Commission begins with the Great Announcement, and the power to go far and do much in the Great Commission comes from confidence in the Great Announcement. Go.  But know that you don’t go alone.  There will never be a time when He won’t be with you.

Join us as Dr. Avery brings the message!

Join us as Dr. Avery brings the message!

At the end of the day, the cross and the hope of the final judgment of Christ tells me this:  Every sin will either be paid for in hell or by Jesus.  Justice will be served. 

Salvation comes not by strength but by a gift given to those weak enough to receive it.  And the same with God’s power: It comes, not through extraordinary talent, but by simply yielding yourself in weakness and faith to the Spirit of God.