Sunday, July 27, 2008

Comebacks Are Possible!

Hard to believe that July is almost in the history books! It's been a great summer at CLC. August promises to be just as wonderful.

This Sunday, August 3rd we’re beginning a three week series called “Whatta Comeback!” No matter how late in the game it may seem, no matter how far behind you appear to be, a comeback is possible. This series takes a look at the profound change that Peter experienced, revealing how to experience a turnaround in your life through the power of God's grace.

It's for those who feel like they're losing the game and need to turn things around. For the next three weeks we will learn some Biblical principles for creating change in your life from one of the Bible's most colorful characters, the Apostle Peter.

To say that Peter made a comeback is an understatement. In a very short period of time he went from the depths of despair and failure and hopelessness to the heights of faith and power and success. How did he get there?

I'll give away the ending right now and tell you this much: He couldn't have done it without God's help and God wouldn't have done it without Peter's participation.

Sunday we’ll look at the first step in making a comeback. It is making a decision to stay in the game as long as there is time on the clock. Many will never experience a comeback because they quit too soon. Do you want to make a comeback? Stay in the game. Stay in the game and wait for the miracles to begin!

1 comment:

Sandy Notter said...

Last Sunday, I truly appreciated the message shared on the Holy Spirit. One word I would like for the Holy Spirit to do in my life is help me be, "prepared". In my devotions I've been drawn to the signs of Jesus' return. Could it be today? All seem to be in place, as we yearn for the Father to say when. I'm thankful that God's mercies are new every morning...that comebacks are possible. Sunday morning was a comeback experience for me...once again, I laid it all bare before a Holy God, once again I confessed my iniquities and once again I've been given a clean slate. Praise Him!

There's Still Time
In the Lord's service 7/7/08

Can't say, I've all the answers.
Don't know which way to take.
I'm like anyone else here...
I fall down to get up.

For I know each day,
Your mercies are new
Even when I fail
I can run back to you
As long as I have breath.
There's still time,
There's still time.

Time for repentance,
Time for forgiveness
Time for the sinner
To call upon Your name,
There's still time
There's still time

There's still time
While it's called today
There's still time,
To bow my head and pray
There's still time
Before the blessed day
There's still time
There's still time