There are not many causes in this world for which I would risk my life. As much as I love the Dodgers, I would not give my life for another World Series victory. I would really like to play golf at Augusta National golf course, but I wouldn’t take a bullet to play there. But I would risk my life to protect my wife & children from danger. I would hope I would jump into a rough ocean to save a drowning child. There are certain things that are worth it to risk my life. One cause in which I would risk my life for is the cause of Jesus. Jesus is worth it!
Paul tells the Ephesian elders that he is risking his life by going to Jerusalem in Acts 20 because the Holy Spirit told him to go. He knew that imprisonment and affliction awaited him there. And he still went. The cause of Jesus was worth it! Paul is a compelling example for us. May we love Jesus so much that the cause of Jesus would fall firmly into the category of “worth it” to risk our lives. Even to fully give our lives to the cause in this life.
This Sunday I will explore these concepts in a deeper way. It is challenging to think about. It is hard to fully commit to Jesus. But it is eternally worth it. Committing to the cause of Christ gives us joy and satisfaction knowing that we are giving our lives to a worthy cause!
Please take note of ways to gather for Sunday Service at The Rock:
1) We are meeting outside at Manhattan Beach Pre-School for our Sunday Service at 4:30 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and Bibles! For a complete copy of our guidelines for re-opening CLICK HERE.
2) We will also be live on Facebook Live (NOT ZOOM). If you don’t feel comfortable joining us in person, are feeling sick, or have been exposed to someone who is sick stay connected through this live-stream - CLICK HERE at 4:30 Sunday afternoon.
3) Finally we will provide a video link to the sermon on our website.
“But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God.” Acts 20:24
- Pastor Curt
Theological Word of The Week:
Sacrifice
Christ’s death on the cross viewed from the standpoint that he paid the penalty that we deserved.
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology
Upcoming Events
Children's Ministry
Children can join Cameron every Sunday for Bible time during the service. They will go through the Bible story by story.
Sermon Topic - September 26
Acts: A Holy Spirit Inspired Legacy
Acts 20:22-26
“A Cause That Is Worth It”
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