CALLED CHOSEN AND FAITHFUL

These shall make war with the Lamb, and
the Lamb shall overcome them:
For HE IS LORD OF LORDS, AND KING OF KINGS:
and they that are with him are
Called, and Chosen, and Faithful.
R E V E L A T I O N 1 7 : 1 4

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Thursday, September 2, 2010


Good Morning Friends of FCC!

What a joy it has been to join hands with you on our way to the City of God.

I can only imagine what it will be when we grasp the nail-scarred hand of the Lord Jesus and He leads us into that place He has gone to prepare for us! (John 14:1-6)

What a day that will be when my Jesus I shall see,
When I look upon His face, the one who saves me by His grace!
When He takes me by the hand, and leads me through the Promised Land,
What a day! Glorious day that will be!

Until then, what an encouragement it is to join hands with you while we journey through the City of Man. We really do need to encourage and support one another. There have been many times when your kind words, your faithful prayers, or even just your presence, has encouraged us forward!

We read of a great end time battle that will rage between Satan (the Beast) and his allies, and the LAMB OF GOD, WHO IS LORD OF LORDS AND KING OF KINGS and His people. Those identified with the LAMB OF GOD are “CALLED, AND CHOSEN, AND FAITHFUL!”

It seems to us that evil men are waxing worse and worse. Satan’s allies are aligning themselves against righteousness and holiness, against men of virtue and truth, and against nations who fear the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. There are some who are saying “Peace and Safety.” But God’s Word is warning us, “the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night, for when they shall say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail on a woman with child, and they shall not escape.” (1st Thessalonians 5:11ff)

Last Sunday we preached on THE CALL OF GOD! How wonderful it was to sense God’s Spirit and to see an entire family hear and heed that call. God has called men and women throughout history. He calls Churches to enlist in the crusade for righteousness and true holiness. He calls us to embrace His truth, to defend His truth, and to advance His truth! And God is calling us individually. He speaks, and we listen! We are called.

The Lord willing we will preach this Sunday on THE CHOSEN OF GOD! Who is it that God is chosing to be a part of His great Cause? The Scriptures are clear: God is chooses those who choose Him! I like that chorus: “When they number the ones who believe in HIM, Count me IN!” AMEN!

Have you heard the Lord calling you? Listen to His voice. Heed His good and perfect will for your life! GOD WILL COUNT YOU AMONG HIS CHOSEN

It is so exciting to see how the Lord is working this Community of Faith. I’m amazed as I see God’s grace at work in the lives of so many. Some are coming to the Lord for the first time. Others are coming home, after years of wandering. But God is calling! And God is choosing! And we will be faithful.

If you have a friend or family member who needs God, I hope you’ll bring them this weekend!

If you have a special prayer request that we should bring to the Lord, I hope you’ll write it down on your FCC CONNECTION card and bring it along with you. We will pray for each and every one.

OUR GREAT 14TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IS NOW ONLY THREE WEEKS AWAY!

14TH ANNIVERSARY REVIVAL SERVICES will open on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 at 7:00 P.M. You will be blessed to hear GREAT PREACHING and SOUL STIRRING SINGING and VICTORIOUS PRAYING! Plan now to attend every night, Wednesday through Saturday at 7:00 p.m.

14TH ANNIVERSARY REVIVAL SERVICES Wed. 9/15 – Sun. 9/19, 7 P
Hear P. L. Liddell, Ben Crawford, Andrew Durst, & Bishop Marsh Jones

14th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Sun. 9/19
10:30 A Sunday School Rally with GIANT CUPCAKE CAKE in the shape of our BUS!

11:00 A Morning Worship Celebration
Carry-In Dinner on the Grounds Under the Great Tent
6:30 P Evening Service Celebration