February 2, 2025 | "Celebrating Healing of the Mind” | Pastor Vicki Harrison
God cares about our mental health. He is there to shine light in the darkness.
9:30 AM Service
Summary:
Mental health struggles impact 1 in 4 people, yet many suffer in silence. This week, Pastor Vicki Harrison reminds us that God sees, cares, and walks with us through our darkest valleys. In 1 Kings 19, we see Elijah, a powerful prophet, hit his lowest point—yet God didn’t abandon him. Instead, He met Elijah where he was, cared for him, and gave him what he needed to move forward.
Depression and anxiety are not signs of spiritual weakness. Scripture shows that even the strongest believers wrestled with mental health struggles—including Elijah, David, and Mother Teresa. Healing looks different for everyone, but whether through prayer, support, therapy, or medical help, God provides hope.
No matter what you’re facing, you are not alone. Jesus is present in the darkness, and His grace is enough. Let’s commit to being a church that loves, supports, and stands with those who are struggling.
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February 11, 2024 | "Hope Full" | Rev. Vicki Harrison
Discover hope in 'Finding Christ in the Midst of Crisis,' a sermon by Pastor Vicki Harrison that explores the intersection of faith and mental health struggles.
10:00 AM - Combined Service
Summary:
In “Finding Christ in the Midst of Crisis,” Pastor Vicki Harrison delves into the depths of human despair and the power of hope through faith in Jesus Christ. Through a poignant exploration of the Psalms, including the raw emotions of Psalm 88, Pastor Harrison addresses the complex relationship between mental health struggles and spiritual faith. She emphasizes that mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and addiction, are not indicative of a lack of faith but are part of the human condition in a fallen world. The sermon calls for the removal of stigma surrounding mental health within the Christian community, urging compassion, understanding, and proactive support for those afflicted. Pastor Harrison offers practical advice for supporting loved ones, including encouraging professional help, being present, and reminding them of God’s unending love and the hope found in Jesus. The sermon is a call to action for the church to be a beacon of hope and a lifeline for those in the depths of despair, reinforcing that through Jesus Christ, there is always hope.
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