Rev. James Harper preaches on Habakkuk 1:1-17 as part of our Sermon series on Faith in Difficult Times.

In the midst of injustice and suffering, the prophet Habakkuk's honest dialogue with God offers profound wisdom for believers today. Habakkuk boldly questioned God about the evil in his nation, only to receive the shocking answer that things would get worse before they improved. Rather than abandoning his faith, Habakkuk demonstrated that we can express our frustrations while still trusting God. His story teaches us that our limited perspective prevents us from seeing God's larger plan, just as the Babylonian exile that seemed catastrophic actually laid groundwork for the spread of Christianity. When facing difficult times, we can be honest with God while remembering His covenant love never fails.

Rev. James Harper preaches on Genesis 12:1-3 for our Kick Off Sunday.

God's command to Abraham to 'be a blessing' extends to all believers today. This divine imperative is rooted in God's unmerited grace and love, not our qualifications or merit. Being a blessing requires stepping out of our comfort zones and taking practical action in others' lives. Through the BLESS model (Be in prayer, Listen, Experience, Serve, Share), we can intentionally impact those around us, especially those far from God. As recipients of Christ's ultimate blessing, we're called to extend that same blessing to others through meaningful relationships and tangible acts of service.

Rev. Scott York preaches on Luke 21:25-38 as he wraps up our sermon series on the book of Luke.

Jesus's teachings about the end times in Luke 21:25-38 aren't meant to provide a timeline for His return, but to prepare us for living faithfully until then. We're called to 'look up' with hope, recognizing that world turmoil is temporary and Christ's promised return is certain. Simultaneously, we must 'look in' to guard our hearts against worldly distractions, remember the urgency of evangelism, and maintain continuous connection with God through prayer. Living with this dual perspective allows us to face present trials with eternal hope, knowing that for believers, Christ's return brings not judgment but the fulfillment of His promises.