Rusty Russell

I Love America Because of God’s Providential Care (3rd in a series of “Why I Love America”) The Declaration of Independence ends with this pledge: “with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence.” I love America because of God’s providential favor on this land. The Lord promised, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord...

This weekend, we continued the sermon series titled "Genesis: In the Beginning." Watch or share this weekend's message: https://youtube.com/live/otxKL5m7Mts

I Love America’s Founding Principles (2nd in a series of “Why I Love America”) “God bless America, land that I love.” I can sing that phrase with my whole heart because God has poured out blessing upon blessing on the United States. Last week I wrote about America’s abundant resources and natural beauty. This week I’d like ...

This past weekend, we continued the sermon series titled "Genesis: In the Beginning." Watch or share this weekend's message: https://youtube.com/live/Svx7OBhKS-8

Why I Love America Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance (Psalm 33:12). America is deeply flawed. Of course it is. It is a government by the people, and people are sinners. Some look at our failures and conclude there is little worth celebrating. America has sins. Therefo...

This weekend, we continued the sermon series titled "Genesis: In the Beginning." Watch or share this weekend’s message: https://www.youtube.com/live/SjmS93Y-NrU?si=A5w6zsejWDi26SMU

Misplaced Compassion Recently I received an email from a preacher wrestling with whether or not to take a recently orphaned boy into his home. The young man’s situation elicits deep sympathy, and while we are commanded to care and serve for those in need, not all situations are easy to answer.   “Hi Bob, I’m writ...

This weekend, we continued the sermon series titled “Genesis: In the Beginning.” Watch or share this weekend’s message: https://youtube.com/live/-xIhsAnyxXw