Living Stones Church - South Bend

Isaiah 61:1-4 – The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion – to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations. Sermon Point #1 – God Honors the People That Society Often Overlooks Romans 2:11 – For God does not show favoritism. Colossians 4:7-9 – Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful ministe