TODAY’S “GOOD NEWS” – October 31, 2004          Pastor’s Annual Message

MESSAGE:  “THE BEST OF NEW BEGINNINGS:

…A Fresh Start With Jesus Christ!”

SCRIPTURE:  Isaiah 43:18-19; II Corinthians 5:15-17

KEY VERSE:  v. 18  “I’m about to do something brand-new!”

FOCUS:  There is great power in a fresh start.

THINK ON THIS:  There is nothing old, static, stale or conventional about the Living God.  He is always up to something new.  He is constantly calling His people to fresh discoveries, to new beginnings and to new investments or their hearts and lives.  Today, He is at it again in West Valley Church.  He is ESPECIALLY calling those who are strangers to Him and His love to a new beginning of hope by placing their faith in Him for salvation.

I. LET THE PAST BE THE PAST

…Let Go and let God

II. GET UNITED WITH CHRIST

…Be Born Into His Family

III. SET YOUR EYES ON JESUS

…Walk In His Ways by Faith

CONCLUSION:  “Paul was not discussing a newness that was merely cosmetic, like a new hairdo or new clothes.  Rather, he was talking about an inner change that only God could make.”                           ~ Kenneth Chafin

PREACHING:  Pastor Holland Lewis