#16: The Mountains and Valleys of Life

<ul><li> Email: [email protected]</li><li> https://apostolicinternational.com/ </li><li> Statement of beliefs: https://apostolicinternational.com/statement-of-beliefs </li><li> The sermon: https://apostolicinternational.com/sermons/THE_MOUNTAINS_AND_VALLEYS_OF_LIFE.pdf </li><li> This sermon discusses the significance of mountains and valleys in the Christian journey and relates them to the life of Christ and biblical figures like Moses and Paul. It emphasizes the importance of experiencing both highs and lows in order to grow spiritually and trust in God. Living a comfortable and stable life leads to complacency and sin, while facing challenges and difficulties strengthens one's faith. The mountains represent moments of glory, vision, and spiritual growth, while the valleys symbolize the presence of Christ in the midst of struggles, sins, and hardships. God allows valleys in our lives to teach us, help us trust in Him, and grow in wisdom and reconciliation through the blood of Jesus. This sermon also highlights the need to stay connected to Christ and rely on Him in all circumstances. It encourages communication with God, keeping the focus on the heavenly promise, enduring with the power Christ provides, finding encouragement in the positive effects of valleys, and practicing patience. Ultimately, it emphasizes that Christ is the constant factor in our lives, the stable foundation on which we can rely. The passage concludes by expressing the belief that one day mountains and valleys will disappear, and all will be united in the new Jerusalem.</li></ul>