True North News 1-15-15

Greetings Church Family,
 
No this is not a repeat email…same picture….same thoughts…with a few changes….
 
Good messages are worth repeating.  Truth is worth repeating….so read it again.
 
“WON NOT DONE!”  Jesus Christ came to this earth, God in the flesh to redeem us, to purchase our freedom on the cross, to resurrect from the dead, and to bring us victory.
 
Colossians 2:14-15, “He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross.”
 
When we surrender our lives, and place our faith in Jesus Christ we too taste victory over death and sin! We won!  
 
I John 5:15 says, “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too.  We know we love God’s children if we love God and obey his commandments.  Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome.  For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.  And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.”
 
Placing your faith in Jesus Christ is just the first victory. Living out your faith is the next step! We won, but we are not done!
 
Last week Marin Schaffner shared about her recent trip in which she worshipped God like never before.  Laroy Martinez shared about the work of the Gideon.  And Alee Caryer and Pastor Landon shared about their recent trip to Passion 2015 in Georgia.  WOW – the sharing was encouraging and Spirit-Led!  
 
Thank you Pastor Landon for challenging us to see the glory of Jesus Christ!  Jesus Christ is victorious and gives us victory!  He is Lord and Savior and when we catch a true glimpse of Him…as Landon referenced, it’s indescribable!
 
This Sunday we will continue the journey of what it means to live out your faith in victory!
 
Looking forward to seeing you all Sunday!  
 
Pastor Rex