Liferoads Sermons

Most of us know the story of Gideon (Judges 6:1-16). He found himself in a oppressed society because the future generation did not make an intentional effort to hand pass of their most important inheritance, faith in God (Judges 2:8-12). We need to understand, this is not an automatic hand-off. God warned Israel of the blessing of following Him, and the curse that comes upon us when we put idols before our creator (Deut 6:4-7). God sees and interacts with our true identity, there is no avoiding that. Jesus say Gideon as a mighty man of God (Judges 6:11-12), and then he lives it out (Judges 6:25-35). When we are obedient God works in us to make us who we really are (Philippians 1:6).Liferoads Church Spokane

Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman in John 4 shows that worship is not about a place, but about putting all worth in God - in spirit and truth. Humanity is drawn to worship but we often misdirect it, while all along, God is calling us back to Himself. Worship involves the whole person and is shaped by what is true about God. Different styles and expressions of worship have always existed, but our focus should be on sincerity rather than personal preference.(John 4:7-26)(Psalm 108:1-4)Liferoads Church Spokane