Standing on the Promises of God

Some of you who are familiar with Bible Study Fellowship know that at the weekly meetings, we sing a few hymns to open.  The majority of them are brand new to me, so I spend a lot of time just reading the words and trying to pick up on the melody.  One of my favorites - of which I couldn't tell you the name - ends each verse with the refrain, "I'm standing, standing, standing on the promises of God."  I love this reminder of the hope and confidence we have in our Sovereign God!

Beginning when I was in fourth grade, my family started attending a church pastored by Jimmy Dodd.  His ministry and teaching had a profound impact on my faith and understanding of Scripture.  I have the fondest memories of babysitting his kids; the easy mentorship and encouragement of his wife, Sally;  his explanation of speaking in tongues after a particularly traumatic sixth grade experience.  Even though the Lord called him to a different ministry when I was still fairly young, I still remember some of his teachings and reference them even today.  The Lord used his ministry greatly in my life.

This morning, I came across a sermon he preached this past Sunday at a church some of my friends attend, and I wanted to share it with you.  My heart is so encouraged by the truth of God's Word and the confidence we can have in His promises.  I hope you are too.

Click on this link, and listen to the October 24th sermon on Romans 8:28-30.