Burning Hearts – January 26

Written by Bill Grandi on January 24th, 2025

The question of the existence of God has been one that has gone on for as long as time. C.S. Lewis once wrote, “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.”  Lewis was an atheist until he could not longer deny the facts of His existence. Down through thousands of years people have desired to know God-through drug trips, idol worship, and religious rituals to name a few. But knowing God is more than a whim or a wish.

This week’s message is on whether a person can really know God. I’m using the call and story of Moses to illustrate that God calls all of us to do His work. Some, like Moses, have a dramatic “come to Jesus” moment. I mean, the call of Moses is legendary, just ask Charlton Heston. 🙂  For others, it is far less dramatic, almost like a quiet stream giving off relaxing sounds. Moses’ call was dramatic and it rocked his world. It was definitely out of his comfort zone!! But in all of it, God was making Himself and His power known.

I’d like to invite you to join us Sunday. I know many of you cannot be with us in person, but you can watch our live stream at 9:00 and 10:45.  You can send a request to our Facebook Group at Owen Valley Christian Fellowship or view our public page at Owen Valley Christian Fellowship-Spencer, IN. You may also watch via our YouTube channel at Owen Valley Christian Fellowship. If you happen to watch, would you mind letting us know? No pressure. I promise.

 

8 Comments so far ↓

  1. Ed says:

    Bill have you read a book called The Cure written by John Lynch? Although I am just 35 pages into it (108 pages total) I love the premise of the book: Trust.
    At my young current age 57ish, just before starting to read it, the Lord just planted in my heart that this is the year of trusting in Him.
    I think that we can only know God by trusting in Him.. with every step we take… (Yes, Sting).
    I’ll plug into your youtube channel. Can’t wait!

    • Bill Grandi says:

      I am familiar with it Ed and read it several years ago. I may have to go back and reread it. Look forward to hearing from you about the sermon

  2. Sounds like another inspirational message, Bill. Blessings!

  3. Ryan S says:

    If my only awareness of God was the reading of the old testament, I might see God as distant, demanding, and judgemental. He is God and that would be His prerogative. However, that is not the whole story. Woven throughout the OT are times of Grace, Love, Provision, and Protection. To really know God seemed impossible. UNTIL Jesus broke down the wall, tore the curtain and rolled away the stone. Now through Christ and the gift of God’s Spirit are we able to really engage on a personal level. Now the only walls, curtains, and stones are the ones I put in place. Thankfully God is more infinitely more than I and those barricades are able to be penetrated.

    • Bill Grandi says:

      Great way to say it Ryan! Jesus broke down the wall, tore the curtain and rolled away the stone. There is our victory!

  4. Linda Stoll says:

    Bill – thanks for a bit of wisdom from C.S. Lewis. When he speaks, I find myself leaning forward with a bit of anticipation.

    I trust you saw the Lord at work in your people today. Rest well tonight, hearing His, ‘well done, faithful servant.’

    • Bill Grandi says:

      I agree Linda. C.S is quite amazing in his wisdom. I believe He was at work. Not only did we see two make public professions of their faith, I sensed God’s presence from the very first note. Thanks for the “guided words.” As for the sleeping well…it was dubious.

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