The Finest Hours
The Finest Hours
Topic: Courage, Evangelism, Faith, Obstacles, Prayer, Rescue, Responsibility, Sacrifice, Salvation, Spiritual warfare
Campus: Gahanna
Scripture: Mark 16:15
Resources: Notes | 5-day Devotional | Parent Guide | Leader Guide
In “The Finest Hours,” Pastor Rob Paugh shares the story of the heroic small boat rescue by the Coast Guard in 1952. The sermon links the rescue mission to the church’s duty to prioritize rescuing others spiritually, much like the crew of the SS Pendleton depended on outside help. The challenges faced in the rescue operation mirror the obstacles believers encounter when reaching out to the lost. Sacrificial love is highlighted as believers are urged to fulfill their responsibility in sharing the life-saving message of Jesus Christ.
Related Scriptures: Mark 16:15, 2 Corinthians 1:10-11, Ephesians 6:12, John 3:16, John 15:13, Galatians 1:4, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 10:14, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 19:10