Rev. Kevin Murphy
Preparation Scripture: Psalm 67, Acts 16: 9-15, and John 5: 1-9
When Jesus approached a man lying by a pool called Bethesda, discovering that he had been disabled for near 38 years, he asked, “Do you want to get well?” As the man expressed his invalid condition, Jesus commanded him to “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” … and the man was cured.
This sermon is an interesting story that traces the life of an energetic young Christian who, over time, drifted from his church and eventually became homeless. Upon meeting one of his childhood Christian friends and sharing the events of his life, the friend asked “Do you want to turn your life around?”
Perhaps life is like that. We can wait for someone or something to provide our comfort and success … or we can “Pick up our mat and walk.” And while were at it, we can find ways to help others in so many ways … like putting a smile on the face of an unfortunate man at Harvest Home Park, by offering our prayers here at Northwest Community Church.
You must hear this sermon by Kevin by clicking the following:
http://cms.screamingbob.com/PWDA/files/150/Kevin%20Murphy_What's%20Your%20Excuse.mp3
