The Rights of Children

Rev. Allen delivered a sermon emphasizing the transformative power of experiencing God's love through the Holy Spirit. He began by reflecting on the concept of revival and the desire for spiritual renewal within the church. Allen, along with his wife Debbie, shared their journey as retired Presbyterian pastors, highlighting their passion for spreading the message of God's love. Allen emphasized the importance of recognizing that children have rights, including access to the love of God as their Heavenly Father. Drawing from biblical passages in 1 John and John's Gospel, Allen emphasized that believers have the right to experience God's love intimately. He emphasized that this love is not merely a concept but a tangible experience facilitated by the Holy Spirit. Allen shared personal insights from his sabbatical in New Zealand, where he discovered the depth of God's love in a new way. He emphasized that God's love is not just a historical event but a present reality that believers can experience daily. The sermon concluded with a prayer for spiritual renewal and revival within the congregation, invoking the presence of the Holy Spirit to make God's love real and transformative in the lives of believers. Allen encouraged the congregation to embark on a journey of experiencing God's love and finding their identity as beloved children of God.