In God we Trust

Deck the Halls, Not Each Other

In God we Trust

Chris Honess, Lead Pastor

November 1, 2026

My command is this: love each other as I have loved you.

John 15:12

(Series Memory Verse)

Our anxiety shows us where we’ve put our trust.

Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to

restore the kingdom to Israel?”

Acts 1:6

Jesus’ attention is on the Kingdom of God.

He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his

own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you

will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the

earth.

Acts 1:7-8

After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count,

from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before

the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their

hands.

Revelation 7:9

When we trust in Jesus and His kingdom, we experience:

1.) Uncomfortable exile.

At the time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go

somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.”

He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will keep on driving out demons and healing people today

and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ In any case, I must press on

today and tomorrow and the next day – for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem!

Luke 13:31-33

2.) Unexpected rest.

So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we

wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that

you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things

will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:31-33

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.

Luke 12:32