God Can Use You [And Me]

There are many reasons why God shouldn’t have called you to share His gospel.

But don’t worry. You’re in good company . . .

Moses stuttered.

David’s armor didn’t fit.

John Mark was rejected by Paul.

Timothy had ulcers.

Hosea’s wife was a prostitute.

Amos’ only training was in the school of fig-tree pruning.

Jacob was a liar.

David had an affair.

Solomon was too rich.

Jesus was too poor.

Abraham was too old.

David was too young.

Peter was afraid of death.

Lazarus was dead.

John was self-righteous.

Naomi was a widow.

Paul was a murderer.

So was Moses.

Jonah ran from God.

Miriam was a gossip.

Gideon and Thomas both doubted.

Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal.

Elijah was burnt out.

John the Baptist was an introvert.

Martha was a worry-wart.

Mary was lazy.

Samson had long hair.

Noah got drunk.

Did I mention that Moses had a short fuse?

So did Peter, Paul — well, lots of folks did.

But God doesn’t require perfection.

There are lots of reasons why God shouldn’t have called us.

But if we love Him, if we hunger for Him more than our next breath,

He’ll use us in spite of who we are, where we’ve been, or what we look like.

Pray that as Christians, we will step out of our limitations into the illimitable nature of who God is.

Then our passion for God and our passion to communicate with Him will make mincemeat of our limitations.

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Christian Rapper KJ-52 in Concert Saturday!

Christian rapper KJ-52 will be in concert this Saturday at 7pm at Fountain of Living Water Christian Church in Indio. A great event to invite some unchurched friends to. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. You can purchase online here.

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The BIG 3 to Getting Connected at Southwest Community Church

At Southwest Community Church we preach The Big 3 as a simple way for people to get connected: 
  1. Attend a Weekend Service. We have several options to choose from:
    1. Traditions Sundays at 8 AM in the Worship Center 
    2. Classic Sundays at 9:15 AM in the Worship Center 
    3. Video Café Sundays at 9:15 AM Room 200 and 11:00 AM in the Worship Center 
    4. Southwest en Español Sábados, 5 PM Salón 202 Domingos, 11 AM Salón 202
    5. (Click here to listen to our different music styles or to watch a message.)
  2. Go to C.L.A.S.S. God has a purpose for your life, and the seminar series called C.L.A.S.S. (Christian Life And Service Seminars) is an opportunity to begin to discover what that is. Our schedule allows you to take the classes in sequence, start to finish, in just 4 weeks. Register today here!
  3. Join a Small Group. Life is meant to be shared. In a small group, people study God’s Word together and discuss the issues and challenges of life. It’s also where they pray, care for one another, and are missed if they don’t show up. Sign up or start a group today here!