Joy in the Journey

What follows is the homily presented at the Clarion Association Fall Meeting on Sunday, October 26, 2014. Matthew: 14:22-33 This summer there was a movie that has become popular in Christian circles.  It hit movie theaters in the spring and made the top five in ticket sales during its first weekend.  It has been played in churches around the country and I suspect maybe even in your church.  If you haven’t guessed by now, the movie is God’s Not Dead.  But before the movie came out, the title song, “God’s Not Dead” a rock anthem by the band Newsboys was a Christian radio hit.   It's a catchy tune and a powerful message!  I think there is an even more powerful message here.  It is a message that we might miss if we aren’t paying close attention.  If God is not Dead, then neither are We!  This is important for us in the Church today.  So, to make sure you are getting the message, every time you hear the phrase, "God's not dead" in want you all to respond