October 4th, 2026 (Pastor Steven Degner) Philippians 3:12-21; Supplemental Scripture: Psalm 103:11-12; Philippians 1:21; Hebrews 12:22-23
“Be All that You Are in Christ”
Children’s Devotion: “Keep Your Eyes Forward on Jesus”
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Series Focus – “The Beginning of the End”
“The End Is Near.” For Christians, this is a message not of fear but of watchful hope. The End Times began with Christ’s death and resurrection, and he will come again on judgment day. We live in between: salvation won, glory to come. It’s the beginning of the end. No one knows the day or hour, so we stay awake in repentance and faith. Rather than predicting signs, we remain rooted in Jesus through his Word and sacraments. For believers, the end is truly a beginning.
Service Focus: Speak Truth to Power
People often grow braver near the end. They say what they couldn’t or wouldn’t say before, even to the powerful, because they have nothing to lose. The message of repentance and forgiveness of sins through Jesus’ cross has many powerful enemies: religious people, rebellious spirits, heretics, and worldly people who worship their own desires and glory in their shame. However powerful the enemies, God persists in speaking his truth and drawing our eyes to his Son, who helps us persevere to the end and speak truth to power.
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