Sunday Worship Experience - 12/14/2025

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life's battles, questioning whether you have what it takes to overcome? Pastor Randy draws powerful parallels between our modern struggles and the biblical account of Gideon, revealing how God intentionally reduced Gideon's army from 32,000 to just 300 men to demonstrate His divine power. Through the compelling metaphor of "lappers" versus "kneelers" at the water's edge, Pastor Randy illuminates the crucial difference between being spiritually aware and battle-ready versus being consumed by our circumstances. Drawing from Journey Church's own story of surviving COVID-19, facility downsizing, and leadership transitions, he testifies how God turns apparent reductions into spiritual increases. Despite statistics suggesting the church shouldn't have survived, God's faithfulness has prevailed, proving that our perceived limitations mean nothing when God is in control. Pastor Randy challenges us to shift from asking "why me?" to "why not?" and invites us to become spiritual "lappers" - believers who remain vigilant and ready for God's call while maintaining unwavering faith. The urgent message is clear: stop hiding at the winepress of self-doubt and step into God's purpose, knowing that He specifically chooses and uses the unlikely to accomplish His greatest works.