I need HELP!

May 4, 2025    Rev. Bernie E Strickling

In this sermon, Pastor Stricking emphasizes the importance of recognizing our need for help, particularly during difficult times, and highlights Peter and the other disciples' struggles while fishing without success. Drawing from the passage in John 21, he reflects on Peter’s desire for solitude amidst the chaos of their recent experiences, suggesting that it’s natural for us to need moments alone to recharge and evaluate our mental health. Pastor Stricking encourages the congregation to acknowledge their feelings and stresses that seeking help is a sign of strength, especially in relation to Mental Health Awareness Month. Furthermore, Pastor Stricking reassures the congregation that help is always available, as God promises to be with us in our struggles. He emphasizes the role of community, stating that the church is designed as a place for healing and support. The pastor challenges the audience to examine “how their nets are looking,” signifying the importance of spiritual productivity and the calling to spread the gospel. He concludes with a powerful reminder that God’s help is on the way, urging the congregation to maintain faith, reach out for support, and actively engage in their spiritual lives. Ultimately, the message calls for a revival of individual connection to God and to each other, assuring that nothing is impossible with God.