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In Times Like These (A Covid-19 Sermon)
Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 4, 2020 (message contributor)
Summary: Years ago, a woman wrote a song in the most trying time during World War II that became one of the most beloved hymns in the Church. This sermon was meant to bring comfort and peace to our people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Candidates, government officials, financial experts—they are giving their all for noble causes. Why?... Because they believe in their causes. Because they believe what they’re doing is important. Because they believe what they’re doing is serious business that must be done.
God help us to be just as diligent about serving God and giving Him our all! Why?... Because we believe in our cause. Because the work for the Kingdom of God is important. Because we believe God’s work is a serious and noble cause worth our time and effort and commitment and sacrifice.
CONCLUSION
Yes, we do live in perilous times.
In times like these you need a Savior. Have you met the Savior? Have you come to know Him, to have Him in your heart and life? If not, don’t leave this building without making Him your Savior.
In times like these you need SECURITY. Believer, Jesus is your security. In times of trouble and trial and turmoil, go to Jesus, your anchor in a turbulent world.
In times like these you need the SCRIPTURES.
Though the cover is worn,
And the pages are torn,
And though places bear traces of tears,
Yet more precious than gold
Is the Book worn and old,
That can shatter and scatter my fears.
When I prayerfully look
In the precious old Book,
As my eyes scan the pages, I see
Many tokens of love
From the Father above
Who is nearest and dearest to me.
This old Book is my guide,
’Tis a friend by my side,
It will lighten and brighten my way;
And each promise I find
Soothes and gladdens my mind
As I read it and heed it today.
In times like these, as never before, let’s read and heed the Bible! Get into God’s Word and spend time in prayer with the Savior.
In times like these you need SERVICE. Yes, the world needs your service and yes, the church needs your service. But most important—YOU need to serve.
It’s in service for God to others that we grow and know the joy of being used by God. It’s in serving others that we become the hands and feet of Jesus.
This pandemic has led to unprecedented isolation and loneliness and depression and suffering. What an opportunity to be a blessing to those who need to find hope in the Savior and by being a friend to those who are lonely, and by encouraging the downhearted and by pointing people to Jesus and His Word. God help us to step up to our calling and serve God and others.
