Ep. 121 - Sermon - How Do I Stay Confident? - Luke 10:1-4, 16-20

This episode has both a children's sermon and a full-length sermon delivered on February 2, 2025 by Pastor Titus Buelow at St. Peter's Helenville. Children's Sermon: I'm with Him!"This episode begins with a children's sermon called, "I'm with Him!" inspired by Jeremiah 1:4-10:The word of the Lord came to me, saying,5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,    before you were born I set you apart;    I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”6 “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”7 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord.9 Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth. 10 See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.”Main Sermon: "How Do I Stay Confident?"Then in the main sermon for February 2, a special service connected to our Winter Teen Retreat, Pastor Titus explores the theme, "How do I Stay Confident?" based on Luke 10:1-4,16-20. In this sermon, Pastor Titus emphasizes the importance of recognizing Jesus' presence and power in our lives, especially during challenging times. Through stories and scripture, he encourages listeners to find their confidence not in their own actions but in the assurance that their names are written in heaven, thanks to Jesus' sacrifice and love.The Sermon Text: Luke 10:1-4,16-20After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. 3 Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. 4 Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road.“Whoever listens to you listens to me; whoever rejects you rejects me; but whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me.”17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”18 He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. 20 However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”#confidence #faith #Jesus #disciples #assurance #power #salvation #challenges #youth #trust #stpetershelenville #wels