“Good is Happening” Sermon

“Good is Happening”

sermon by 

Rev. Benjamin Garris,

Associate Pastor

Patuxent Presbyterian Church

 March 29, 2020

1.      Main Scripture: Psalm 91

2.      Supporting Scriptures:

a.      Job 30:26, “But when I hoped for good, evil came, and when I waited for light, darkness came.”

b.      Matthew 4:6, ““If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”

c.      1 John 5:19, “The whole world lies in the power of the evil one.”

3.      Do you find yourself doubting God?

4.      “How may we journey into these promises and see them fulfilled in our experience?

a.      Jesus said, ‘indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.’ Luke 12:7.

b.      ‘the God whom we serve is able to save us… But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you… that we will never serve your gods.’ Daniel 3:18.

c.      Luke 9:24, “For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self?”

5.      Good is Happening

a.      What good do you see around you? What good are you doing?

Prayer written by Chaplain Scott USCG:

When we aren't sure, God, help us be calm; 

when information comes from all sides, 

correct or not, help us to discern; 

when fear makes it hard to breathe, 

and worry seems to be the order of the day, 

slow us down God,

to trust You when disease afflicts;

help us to reach out with our hearts,

when we can't touch with our hands;

help us find sincere connections,

when we have to be socially distant;

help us to love as perfectly as we can,

knowing that "perfect love casts out all fear."