Warning!

For Tuesday, July 7, 2026:

Colossians 1:28a NLT, Paul speaking: “We tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us.”

Spending eternity in paradise sounds ideal. The alternative is unthinkable. On the road to Damascus, Jesus personally called Paul into service. Jesus said that all believers, Paul included, should share the Good News of salvation through the Son. Paul’s unique testimony includes a warning about what happens if you are not given a home in God’s Kingdom.

Christianity is largely built on attraction. We share the benefits, the good parts, of following Jesus. We encourage people to join a fellowship community, an association of like-minded souls with their eyes on heaven.

But some people need to hear the bad stuff too. What is our lot if we are NOT with Jesus? Imagine living near the lake of fire, forever! Imagine looking across a great chasm, seeing people on the other side living a good life, and knowing that you can never cross over. For me, the eternal separation would be the greatest penalty.

Paul warns people of the bad things coming for those who don’t know Jesus. But then he teaches the good stuff, the benefits of knowing the Savior. People have been warned. Now let them choose wisely. We’ve shared all the information needed to make an intelligent decision!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church

Spiritual Healing!

July 6, 2026, Monday Message:

Luke 5:31-32 NLT, Jesus speaking: “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.”

Yesterday, we looked at physical illness and Jesus’ part in physical healing. Today, spiritual healing is our focus.

Friends, Satan isn’t on vacation. His mission is to disrupt our lives, to instigate turmoil, and he’s good at it. His little demons are constantly putting sand in the gears of our lives. Our ‘machine’ may still run, but not nearly as well!

Spiritual neglect oftentimes results in physical illness, so it can be confusing. In such a case, Doctor Jesus is the only answer. When Jesus would heal people, he’d also cast out the demons at the root of their problem. Demons recognize Jesus as the Son of God, hence their fear of him. Jesus authorized believers to use his name when dealing with such a problem, so we should do that.

With the Son of God on our side, Satan doesn’t stand a chance!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church

Is the Doctor In?

For Sunday, July 5, 2026: 

Luke 5:31-32 NLT, Jesus speaking: “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.”

 Nowadays, even healthy people need a doctor. They call it ‘preventive medicine.’ Doctors want to spot little problems before they become big ones. I take prescriptions daily, not because I’m experiencing any problem, but because my numbers are just a little off. As a result, life expectancy is much higher now than it was when Jesus walked the earth! Preventive medicine works!

 2K years ago, people would only call on a physician if they were really sick or severely injured. When people had exhausted all their personal healing options, it was time to summon a professional. Hence Jesus’ analogy, comparing physical healing with spiritual healing.

 The physically sick are eager to find a solution. They welcome the opinion of a trained medical professional. But those who are spiritually ill oftentimes are embarrassed by their situation and reluctant to seek help. For example, one symptom of addiction is vehemently denying the problem.

 When sinners are ready to repent, ready to seek help, Jesus stands ready to forgive, forget and absolve. ‘Repent’ in the Hebrew language literally means to get closer to God. Someone sinning is said to be far from God. Someone reversing the course of their lives, repenting and returning, is said to be closer to God.

 That’s the best place for us all to be, closer to God. We should have Jesus looking out for us, forgiving our sins, and clearing the way for believers to live closer to God. You’ll find that Jesus has prepared a place for you in God’s eternal heavenly Kingdom! If you repent and return, there’ll be a room with your name on the door!

Pastor Norton Lawellin
The Father’s House
Jesus In the City Fellowship
Truth & Freedom Church