First, allow me to express my gratitude for your prayers as I travelled to preach in Indiana and Virginia. We were privileged to witness the power of the Spirit of God in our meetings. Many, many Christians re-committed, rededicated, and re-ignited their passion for Christ, and many, many lost souls were "pulled out of the fire" and wonderfully saved. Thank you for being my prayer partner.
I arrived home just in time to participate with our congregation in the opening weekend of "Fireproof." On Saturday nite, September 27th, we saw more than 350 people pack 2 theatres at Regency Cinema to watch Fireproof. Many were the recipients of free popcorn and soft drinks; others were the recipients of give aways from a weekend stay at Crowne Plaza downtown to a dozen red-stemmed roses.
However, everyone was blessed to watch God work through this powerful, action packed, Christ-honoring film. Souls were saved, re-commitments were made, and marriages were enriched. Decisions are still coming in each day, and perhaps only eternity will reveal the final tally.
One couple came to me Sunday morning after service and shared the miraculous work God did in their marriage as a result of Fireproof. A couple of weeks ago, they contacted a divorce attorney and had a copy of divorce papers drafted. They came to see the movie only as a favor to a long-time family friend who had invited them. Both testified that each wept during the movie, and after it was over, the husband walked out and said, "I know it's a film, but if there is any truth in it whatsoever, God can do for us the same thing he did for them."
They came to church Sunday morning, walked the aisle together, got up together and told me later, "We're going to give God a chance in our marriage." Once they arrived home, they destroyed the divorce papers; and, as of Wednesday night's service, they look like 2 love birds. Hallelujah! I can think of no more fitting words than those of Paul's to the believers at Ephesus, "Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we can ask or think." (Eph. 3: 20)
As a follow-up to Fireproof, I began a series last Sunday entitled, "God's Great Masterpiece" focused on the description of marriage Jesus gave in Matthew 19: 5-6, "For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder."
Those words describe the great masterpiece of marriage that God designed. He designed a marriage Built to Love, Built to Live, and Built to Last. If you would like a copy of this series, you can contact our media department @ (904)768-9447 xt. 13.
Praying for Rain,
Pastor Steve
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
3 comments:
Fireproof needs your help on IMDB.com. Atheists are trying to flood the film's entry with "1-star" ratings. In the past week, the "1-star" ratings have jumped from below 50 to over 200, and have surpassed the top "10-star" ratings. Please help if you can. Register at IMDB and add your vote to this page:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1129423/ratings
Thank you!
Pastor Steve,
I am so glad your preaching ministry in Indiana and Virginia was a success and that 'Fireproof' was instrumental in saving souls and marriages. Sorry I was unable to attend the service in Indianapolis. It's good to read another of your posts. They are truly encouraging, empowering and enlightening. God Bless!!
Pastor Andre'
Thanks for your kind words my brother. I was hoping you could attend the meeting in Indy, but I perfectly understand. I am there every year beginning the 3rd Sunday in September. Perhaps next year you can attend.
I appreciate your ministry and love for the exposition of the Word. Keep on the firing line my brother. You are a blessing to me.
Pastor Steve
Post a Comment