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"Taken as an orphan into the house of a nobleman and treated as an adopted child, she was cared for and educated in that house. The rich man considered her worthy to be married to his son. When the old man died, the family urged the son to put his wife away because of her low birth and to marry another more suited to his rank and wealth. The rich man's son feared God and did not want to do this. Seeing her husband in difficulties with his family, Anna secretly left him and ran off to a distant island where there was not a living soul. She was pregnant, and soon gave birth to a son. They laboured on the island for thirty years in fasting and prayer. Then, by divine providence, a hieromonk landed on the island. He baptised her son and named him John. Anna lived her ascetic life in the fifth century, and died peacefully." (Prologue)

Missions Month 2026 IV: As the Father Has Sent the Son (John 17:18-23) Missions Month 2026 IV: As the Father Has Sent the Son (John 17:18-23) Rev. Koos Haag

07.06.26//Come and See_The Life-Giving Son//John 5:1-30//Church Hill//Justin Moffatt by Church Hill Anglican

07.06.26//Come and See_The Life-Giving Son//John 5:1-30//Church Hill//Roger Bray by Church Hill Anglican

Date: May 31, 2026Speaker: Joshua Earl

Welcome to the next season of Alive. After 96 daily videos through Lent and Easter, we now enter Ordinary Time with a new weekly series focused on preparing our hearts for Sunday Mass. In this reflection for Trinity Sunday, Fr. Meyer invites us to meditate on one of the most famous verses in Scripture: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son…” — John 3:16 But what does that actually look like in your life? When has God the Father given you His Son Jesus? In prayer? In the Eucharist? Through a friend? During suffering? In moments of peace, conviction, or healing? This week's Alive reflection challenges us not only to recognize how Jesus has been given to us, but also to pray for those who still need to encounter Him. Discussion questions are below and at: allsaintscatholic.net

Sermon Title: Real Love, Endless LoveSpeaker: Elder Marlon SalmonDate: May 23, 2026Key Text: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son…” — John 3:16Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@GarlandAdventist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more information on Garland Faith Community SDA Church visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.garlandadventist.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tags: #RealLove #EndlessLove #John316 #Sermon #Faith #Jesus #GodsLove #ChristianMessage #BibleTruth #Hope #Grace

Sermon for the Seventh Sunday of Easter (A) Sunday, 17 May A+D 2026 Rev. Matthew D. Ruesch

Here is your son - John 19: 25 - 27 - Brian Pritchard (9am) by Christ Church Winchester

Here is your son - John 19:25-27 - Clare Carson (11am) by Christ Church Winchester

Here is your son - John 19:25-27 - Ollie Archer (7pm) by Christ Church Winchester

Over and over the Bible calls believers "the given." This is because the Father has given the elect to the Son as a love gift.

Over and over the Bible calls believers "the given." This is because the Father has given the elect to the Son as a love gift.

Jesus's divine power calls for a response of faith and fear Preached on May 3rd, 2026

So That You May Believe Sermon SeriesJesus did hundreds and hundreds of miracles during His ministry. In his gospel, John says that if he were to write about all of them the whole world could not contain all the writings. John didn't write about every amazing thing Jesus did, but he chose seven miracles to focus on in his gospel that serve as signs of Jesus identity. As we study these seven accounts we can't help but be amazed at the authority, power and compassion of the Son of God, and we celebrate the ways we see His work in our lives. Series Memory Verse – John 20:30-31"Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name."Pastor Kenny White preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

Why do we pray—really? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that the ultimate purpose of prayer is not self-fulfillment but the glory of God. Jesus Himself said He answers prayer “so that the Father may be glorified in the Son” (John 14:13). And even when God meets our needs, the goal remains the same: His Name honored and His goodness displayed. Dr. Youssef also tackles two common extremes believers fall into: Fatalism: “Prayer doesn't matter—God will do what He will do,” Manipulation: “Prayer makes God act like He wouldn't otherwise.” Scripture, he explains, teaches a better way: God is fully sovereign, and yet within His sovereignty He truly responds when His people pray with the right focus. That's why we must avoid two unhealthy attitudes—being afraid to ask God for anything, or treating Him like a “bellhop” who exists to serve our agenda. Instead, Dr. Youssef points to our identity as God's children: we can ask boldly, but we trust the Father to give what is best—just as good parents do (Matthew 7:11). Mature prayer sounds like Jesus: “Not my will, but Yours be done.” If you want your prayer life to deepen, this episode will help you realign your requests with God's glory and grow in faith-filled dependence. Prayer: Father, thank You that You want to hear from Your children and that You glorify Yourself as You meet our needs. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Psalm 121: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Jesus' request to be glorified was a willingness to embrace the cross as the very means of glory. Through His death, resurrection, and ascension, Christ reveals God's glory, gives eternal life, and brings us into a real, personal relationship with the Father.

Is John 3:16 just a verse about the past—or is it still alive today?   In today's Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer explores the profound and living meaning of one of the most well-known passages in Scripture:   “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son…” (John 3:16)   While many view this verse as a historical event that occurred 2,000 years ago, the Catholic faith reveals a deeper truth: God continues to give His Son to us every day through the Eucharist and the sacraments.   At every Mass, the redeeming sacrifice of Christ is made present again, allowing us to encounter the living Lord and receive the gift of eternal life. John 3:16 is not merely history—it is a present and ongoing reality.   This Easter season, let us: Rediscover the living power of John 3:16. Deepen our love for the Eucharist. Share the beauty of the sacraments with the world. Embrace the truth that God loves you right now.   The tomb is empty. Christ is alive. And His love continues today.   #RiseUp #Catholic #Easter #John316 #Eucharist #Faith #Sacraments #HeIsRisen

What Kept Him There?“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son…” (John 3:16)“While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)Something historical happened over 2,000 years ago that changed everything. It wasn't pretty. It wasn't clean, fair, or easy to look at. It was ugly, brutal, violent, and agonizing. But if all we focus on is the ugliness, we miss what was really happening. Because in the middle of that moment, if you could look into the heart of God and into the eyes of Jesus, you would see something completely different.When the Spirit of God is on you, you begin to see differently. Where others see ashes, God produces beauty. Where there is mourning, He brings joy. Where there is despair, He calls forth praise. The disciples looked at the cross and saw loss, heartbreak, and trauma, but God was using that very moment to bring transformation. He takes ashes, pain, and brokenness and turns them into something strong and lasting for His glory. In the middle of all the chaos, a question kept being thrown at Jesus: “If you are the Messiah, save yourself.” The soldiers said it. The crowd mocked it. The religious leaders demanded it. And it brings us to a deeper question, one we have to wrestle with: what kept Him there?Jesus had every opportunity to respond. He could have defended Himself, fought back, or proven who He was. But He didn't. He remained silent. He didn't argue or threaten. And when He did speak, it wasn't to defend Himself, it was to forgive. “Father, forgive them…” That kind of response isn't weakness. That is strength under control.So what kept Jesus on the cross? It wasn't the nails. It was love. Most of us would have snapped in that moment, but Jesus chose to pray for His enemies. Love held Him there, and forgiveness flowed from that love, wiping out sin at the foot of the cross. What Jesus showed us in that moment is powerful. What you are doing may hurt, but you don't get to turn me into something ugly. That becomes the challenge for us. We cannot allow pain, difficult people, trials, or pressure to turn us into something we were never meant to be. Everything falls apart when it is not built on love.Love is not just something we say. It is something we do. Jesus said He came not to be served, but to serve and give His life for others. That means love is action. If we want to do relationships well, whether in marriage, family, friendships, or community, love has to be the foundation of it all.The cross was ugly, but it was also love on full display. Isaiah tells us that Jesus was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins, beaten so we could be whole. He suffered to prove His love. And those scars became evidence of that love.The same is true for us. Many of us have walked through battles and carry scars from what we've been through. But those scars are not something to hide or be ashamed of. They are evidence that God was with you, that He brought you through, and that His love never left you. So now the question becomes, what will we do in response? Will we let darkness make us bitter? Will we let hardship harden us? Will we allow people, pressure, or pain to turn us into something ugly? Or will we respond the way Jesus did?If Jesus could look at our sin and still love us, still choose us, and still stay, then how should we respond when others hurt us? Even now, He is still for you, still with you, and still loving you.When we look at the cross, we have to ask ourselves what we see. And when we compare our lives to His love, what are we showing in return? Because the truth is, you may feel empty, broken, or even dead inside. But when you truly understand how much Jesus loves you, everything changes.You don't stay where you are.You begin to walk and live a resurrected life.

Join us this Easter Sunday as Pastor Scott Fussnecker leads us through John 3:16 and Romans 10:9.“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son…” — John 3:16 (NIV)“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” — Romans 10:9 (NIV)He is risen—our hope is alive!

Special Good Friday Message

Good Friday3rd Word from the Cross"Woman, behold your son! Behold your mother!"St. John 19:25-27

Deacon Robert Tingle preaches a Palm Sunday sermon on John 12:27-43.

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates will answer a question about John 3:16. What exactly needs to be believed to receive the promise […] The post If I Believe That Jesus Is God's Only Begotten Son (John 3:16), Am I Born Again? appeared first on Grace Evangelical Society.

What American president would take a demotion and become a congressman after leaving the White House? The answer is John Quincy Adams. In this episode, we interview Bob Crawford, bassist for The Avett Brothers, about his new book on America's sixth president. America's Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick https://www.amazon.com/Americas-Founding-Son-President-Political/dp/1638932603 JOIN PREMIUMListen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremiumFOLLOW USwww.linktr.ee/thisamericanpresidentCREDITSHost: Richard LimProducer: Michael NealArtist: Nip Rogers, www.NipRogers.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When obedience costs something, how far are you willing to go?In this episode of Your Life, Dan DeBruler and Tony Haire dig into one of Scripture's most powerful tests of faith—Abraham's willingness to place Isaac on the altar.  From Genesis 22, they explore what real trust looks like when God asks for what we hold most dear.Together they reveal how Abraham's experience foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of God's own Son—and how the same principle still challenges believers today. What are we clinging to that keeps us from total surrender? Is it time, finances, relationships… or ourselves?Full of relatable insight and down‑to‑earth conversation, this episode calls listeners to deeper trust, practical obedience, and renewed faith in the God who always provides.Key TakeawaysFaith is tested over time: every believer's trust must be proven and grown.Abraham's obedience points to the cross—God giving His only Son for us.God provides the sacrifice and the strength to surrender.Modern tests often involve our money, time, relationships, and willingness to give ourselves wholly to God.True obedience isn't about losing—it's about discovering how trustworthy God really is.Featured Scripture“Take your son, your only son, whom you love… and sacrifice him…” — Genesis 22:2 (NIV)“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son…” — John 3:16 (NIV)Quotes:“When obedience is going to cost you something, that's the real test of faith.” — Tony HaireIt isn't the storm that destroys the house—it's the lack of a good foundation.” — Dan DeBrulerYour Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

Bob Crawford's first book has arrived! America's Founding Son: John Quincy Adams from President to Political Maverick launches March 10 via Zando Press and we're celebrating with an episode dedicated to the book. Bob will be speaking about his new at bookstores across the country. Click here for dates & locations! This episode was edited by Gary Fletcher    

Sunday morning message from Pastor John.

John 17:1-5. From the "Gospel of John - Part II" sermon series. Preached by Jody Killingsworth. Scripture at the beginning read by Stephen Baker.

Born Again: New Life from Above – John 3:1–21In this episode of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane dive into John 3:1–21, the iconic conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. What does it truly mean to be born again? Together, they unpack the difference between religious knowledge and spiritual rebirth, the role of the Spirit in new life, and the radical love of God revealed through Jesus. This passage invites us out of striving and into surrender—where belief leads to transformation and darkness gives way to lightJohn 3:3 – “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”John 3:5 – “No one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.”John 3:15 - "Whoever believes in him [Jesus] should not perish but have eternal life."John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son…”John 3:17 – “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world…”John 3:19–21 – Light vs. darkness—what we choose reveals what we believe.____________________________________Connect with Jamie:Website: www.jamieklusacek.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacekConnect with Jane:Website: www.janewwilliams.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams

Jesus Heals an Official's Son John 4:46-54 43 After the two days he departed for Galilee. 44 (For Jesus himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown.) 45 So when he came to Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him, having seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the feast. For they too had gone to the feast. 46 So he came again to Cana in Galilee, where he had made the water wine. And at Capernaum there was an official whose son was ill. 47 When this man heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went to him and asked him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death. 48 So Jesus said to him, “Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe.” 49 The official said to him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” 50 Jesus said to him, “Go; your son will live.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and went on his way. 51 As he was going down, his servants met him and told him that his son was recovering. 52 So he asked them the hour when he began to get better, and they said to him, “Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.” 53 The father knew that was the hour when Jesus had said to him, “Your son will live.” And he himself believed, and all his household. 54 This was now the second sign that Jesus did when he had come from Judea to Galilee.

The seventh video in our series on John's Gospel explains John 5:16-47 and how Jesus reveals the Father to us.

The most important question in the world is: Will you believe what Jesus says about himself.

Jesus shows us the Father that we may know him like the Son.

Donna, Eric, Joe, and John talk about this week's Bible passage in preparation for the upcoming Sunday message.

Scripture: John 1:1-5; 14-18 + The Incarnation Philippians 2:5-8 "...the supreme mystery with which the gospel confronts us...lies not in the Good Friday message of atonement, nor in the Easter Sunday message of resurrection, but in the Christmas message of Incarnation. The really staggering Christian claim is that Jesus of Nazareth was God made man - that the second person of the Godhead...took humanity without loss of deity, so that Jesus of Nazareth was as truly and fully divine as he was human. Here are two mysteries for the price of one - the plurality of persons within the unity of God, and the union of Godhead and manhood in the person of Jesus." JI Packer, Knowing God. + To Reveal the Father to us Hebrews 1:1 + To Reconcile us to the Father 1 Timothy 2:3–5 + To Rescue us from our greatest enemies Hebrews 2:14–18 + To Relate to us in our weakness and suffering Hebrews 4:14–16 "All other men were lost sheep; he had come as the Good Shepherd to seek and to save them. All other men were sick with the disease of sin; he was the doctor who had come to heal them. All other men were plunged in the darkness of sin and ignorance; he was the light of the world. All other men were sinners; he was born to be their Savior and would shed his blood in death for the forgiveness of their sins. All other men were hungry; he was the bread of life. All other men were dead in trespasses and sins; he could be their life now and their resurrection hereafter." – John Stott, Basic Christianity. 1 John 1:1–4 2 John 7 Colossians 1:19 Colossians 2:9

After Jesus heals the lame man on the Sabbath, the card-carrying legalist get all bent out of shape. Rather than backing down, Jesus doubles down on his identity as God's Son. Today, Jesus continues to make more bold claims about His identity. Let's open God's Word and ask the questions: Who do we say Jesus is and are we willing to submit to His authority?

Message from Derek Griz on November 16, 2025

We believe... in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,     begotten from the Father before all ages,          God from God,          Light from Light,          true God from true God,     begotten, not made;     of the same essence as the Father.     Through him all things were made.     For us and for our salvation          he came down from heaven;          he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary,          and was made human.          He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate;          he suffered and was buried.          The third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures.          He ascended to heaven          and is seated at the right hand of the Father.          He will come again with glory          to judge the living and the dead.          His kingdom will never end.

Title: The Glory of the Eternal SonPreacher: Denny BurkSeries: JohnPassage: John 8:48–59

Jesus' unity with the Father is confirmed.

  Mark chapter 3 As you read about the crowd that followed Jesus, Mark turns his attention to those whom Jesus called out to be His disciples - and then listened them by name. Those twelve moved from the crowd, to the CALLED-OUT - from darkness to light, from death to life - and that is my prayer for each of you. Being called out means that you have been called INTO the family of God, INTO a relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ, INTO a new identity as a child of God, and INTO the meaningful, eternal work that the Lord has prepared before hand for you to walk in!   But, Jesus also reminds us that we should “count the cost” of following Him - of moving from the crowd of interested and intrigued to the family of God. Think about what it costs those twelve disciples that we mentioned earlier - the eleven that stayed faithful to Jesus all paid a tremendous cost for their relationship with Him. But, as Peter reminds us in John chapter 6, there is no other alternative to following Jesus that makes any sense at all! As Jesus says in John 14, He is the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE - if you want access to the Father, it is available through Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son (John 3:16).   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.  

It happened over 100 years ago, but we still seem to be fascinated with it - the Titanic. I mean, the Titanic has sailed into the Internet! You can find all kinds of information about the sinking of that "unsinkable" ship back in 1912. And then, there was the Academy Award-winning movie, endless TV shows, articles, and there was even a Broadway musical about it. It seems like fascination with the Titanic just never goes away. A lot of this information has been known for decades, but now there's a tremendous appetite for that information. Like the tragic mistake that fatal night by the radioman on the Titanic. The ship had received a number of warnings about ice ahead and had adjusted her course southward as a result. But two hours before the Titanic hit the iceberg, the radioman received a warning from another ship about a major iceberg, along with longitude and latitude coordinates. They put that iceberg right in Titanic's path. It's the one that sank the ship. But the radioman didn't know it was in their path. He was busy that night, so he stuck that message on a spindle to be dealt with later. That one choice doomed him and 1500 other passengers who died that night. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Your Titanic Mistake." That just makes the tragedy even more tragic, doesn't it? The warning of what was coming was sent, it was received, but a man decided he'd deal with it later. And later was too late. When the warning is life-or-death, you don't wait to deal with it, especially if the warning is from God, especially if the warning is about what's ahead for you. Our word for today from the Word of God comes from Hebrews 2:3. "How shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation?" Ignoring God's warning - fatal results. What's the warning about our future? Here are God's words, "Whoever believes in Jesus is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's only Son" (John 3:18). Like the Titanic on her last night, steaming headlong for a deadly rendezvous. Again, God in His own words, "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him" (John 3:36). God says there are people who are forever safe and people who are headed for eternal destruction. The difference is what they do with His Son, Jesus. You can do a lot of things with Jesus: you can reject Him, or ignore Him, or postpone Him, or you can even agree with Him. But all of those responses lead to the same place - eternity without God. You might say, "You mean agreeing with Jesus, isn't that enough?" Well, you see, I wasn't married to my wife based on my agreeing with her views. I was married to my wife for one reason - there was a time I committed my life to her. That's what you have to do with Jesus. Has there been a time when you did that? If not, you're still ignoring God's warning about eternity. He says we can't possibly escape if we neglect this great salvation. He calls it salvation because it's a rescue from a death sentence. Jesus dying on that awful cross - that was God's Son paying the death penalty for the sinning you and I have done. And our only hope is to put our total trust in Him - the only One who can rescue you from sin and its penalty. So you have the warning. Maybe you've been saying, like a radioman on the Titanic that night, I'll deal with it later. Don't do that. When a warning is life-or-death, the only time to deal with it is now while there's time. If there has never been a time when you have committed yourself to Jesus to be your Savior, tell Him right now you're putting your trust in Him and what He did on the cross for you. "Jesus, I'm yours." I hope you'll go to our website as soon as you can today, because you will find the information you need to secure and be sure you belong to Jesus. It's ANewStory.com. Without Jesus, you are steaming full speed into an eternity without hope. Deal with God's warning now. And you'll be on the course for a guaranteed arrival in heaven when your journey's done.

The Obedient Son Week 1 of the This Is Jesus Series Speaker: Adam Kuntz Scripture: John 2:1-11 Download the slides for this message: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/43yv1oga06ycixv5ph047/This-Is-Jesus-Week-1-PDF.pdf?rlkey=czfijo4ahshd390wud33iesqo&st=mrjqp1g7&dl=0 (If using on mobile, click the icon on the top right and click direct download)

Meditate on this word, vicarious. It's a living proxy, a stand-in whose actions ripple eternally. Adam embodied humanity vicariously, not by vote or consent, but by divine design. His choice resulted in a "free gift" of sin imputed to us all, unasked, unearned (Romans 5:12-19). Did anyone poll you? Invite you to inherit Adam's sin? No. yet here we stand, heirs to the fall. But oh, the counterpoint! Jesus Christ, our true Vicar, steps into the chaos as humanity's Champion. In Him, the Trinity's redemptive council unfolds. The Father sends the Son (John 3:16), the Son lays down His life (Philippians 2:8), the Spirit seals the victory (Ephesians 1:13-14).

Every winter we hear the stories, we see the pictures of avalanches. We have done a lot of work in Alaska, and I took special note of an avalanche that happened at Alaska's Turnagain Pass. The mountain slopes had danger written all over them that day - eight feet of new snow had fallen on this older, packed-down snow, a warm sun had been beating down all day, and there were avalanche warnings. But that didn't stop some snowmobilers from powering up this 2,000-foot-high mountain to see who could go the highest. There was an even more sobering warning of the danger they were in. Twenty minutes before the major avalanche there was a smaller one in a nearby gully. But some of the snowmobilers just kept going. When the big avalanche hit, a mile-wide wall of snow roared down that mountain. An onlooker's videotape shows massive slabs of snow breaking loose and sliding down the mountain in a roiling, powdery cloud with at least four snowmobilers - mere specks - being swallowed up. At least four people died that day. And none of them had to. I'm Ron Hutchcraft, and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Warning You Must Not Miss." You say to yourself, "If only they had listened to the warnings." I wonder if that's what God says every time someone goes into eternity unprepared. The Bible makes it clear He wants us to go to heaven when we die, to be with Him forever, to experience His awesome love forever. But the Bible also makes it clear that many won't make it to heaven, not because they weren't good enough, but in God's own words, "because they have not believed in the name of God's one and only Son" (John 3:18). Because they've heard God's warnings about sin and its death penalty in hell, but like those stubborn snowmobilers in Alaska, they've ignored the warnings. Our word for today from the Word of God in Hebrews 2:3 really bottom lines what's at stake here. God says, "How shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation." Salvation. That's rescue. That's what I got the day that someone came to rescue me from drowning in Lake Michigan. I was ten years old. That's the reason I'm around today. Someone came and rescued me. So salvation is what a person receives when a firefighter brings them out of a burning building. It's salvation. Rescue from dying. God says that's what Jesus dying on the cross is all about. He was paying the price for all the sinning you and I have ever done so He can come and rescue us forever. But like me in that lake or the person in the burning building, if we resist the rescuer, we'll die. God warns us here about ignoring His salvation, and I think that's how most people end up in hell instead of heaven. Not because they out-and-out reject Jesus; they just ignore Jesus and all of God's warnings about our need of Him. Maybe that's where you are. You're just too busy to think about eternity right now or you're having too much fun. You think you're religious and you'll make it on your own goodness, or you think you know Jesus because you know a lot about Jesus. But for one reason or another you are ignoring the Savior. You are ignoring God's warnings. And this is one more warning from God. Right here today. It may be that for someone here today; this might be the last warning. But God is saying, "Don't keep going this way! You are headed for an eternity without hope, without love, without Me." This is just too important to ignore any longer. You are risking the eternal judgment of Almighty God - judgment which God's Son already took on the cross for you. Please listen to Jesus' knocking on the door of your heart. Listen to the warning of God. Tell Jesus "I'm trusting You today to do what only You can do - to rescue me from my sin and its eternal death penalty." Actually, our website is there because we wanted to put things that would help you begin that relationship with Him and know you belong to Him. I want to encourage you to go there. It's ANewStory.com. Please check it out! The avalanche of God will sweep away all those who ignore His warning, who ignore His Son. Please, don't gamble your eternity one more day.