Vernon First Baptist Church Randy Hamm

Randy tells some of his story this week, as we all learn a few questions we can ask if we're to tell our stories in the midst of God's story.

Do our stories matter?

Can our stories help and inspire others?

The answer is simply “Yes,” They do matter and they can inspire others! And they will. In our scripture passage today, 1 st Kings 17:7-16, we find an interesting story of a woman and her son who are not named, but who have an amazing encounter with Elijah and God that changes their lives and has provided inspiration to countless others over the many centuries since it was first told.

This summer there will be a few different speakers besides Pastor Randy bringing the message but each week we wish to hear from some of you too. We want to be inspired by your stories no matter how dull or uninspiring you think they are. Pastor Randy may contact you to ask you to come up front and tell your story, or he may do it in an interview style. Or maybe you can video it like Kaz did. Whatever way you would like to do it, please know that we all would love to hear it, to be inspired by you.

Because, as John Dunne put it, “No man is and island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.”

We are all part of God’s story and each other’s story. We need to be able to help and encourage each other and the only way to do that is by knowing our stories.

We've made it to the end! What is the core message of The Revelation of Jesus Christ? John gives us a strong emphasis hear at the end and how to live it out.

Let's explore one last time from this incredible gift from Jesus.

What does Jesus mean when he promises to make all things new? New heavens and a New Earth? Let's explore the results of this promise.

What does the image of Jesus riding in on a white stallion inspire in us? What did it mean for the early church?

Let's continue to learn how to walk in the way of the Lamb, who is also the Lion!

After all the intense visions we've endured, John gets to see a wedding! What's it all about? Who is invited? And who is the bride???