Shutdown, But Not Shutout! | Dr. Kevin R. Johnson

Описание: Shutdown, But Not Shutout! | Dr. Kevin R. Johnson | The Abyssinian Baptist Church

In this powerful sermon delivered on October 5, 2025, Dr. Kevin R. Johnson addresses the unprecedented challenges facing America during the federal government shutdown and speaks prophetically to a nation in crisis. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Pastor Johnson reminds us that while we face immense pressure from every side, we are not crushed, destroyed, or abandoned by God.

SERMON POINTS:

1) It Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better
Dr. Johnson examines the 21st government shutdown in U.S. history, exposing the manufactured crisis and political hypocrisy that leaves working families suffering while politicians' paychecks remain protected. He reveals how Project 2025 is using this shutdown as an opportunity to accelerate cuts targeting vulnerable communities.

2) We're Hard Pressed on Every Side, But Not Crushed
Pressure comes from all directions—bills, health concerns, injustice, division—but pressure doesn't equal destruction. Like diamonds formed under pressure and wine pressed from grapes, God is using this season to produce something precious in us.

3) We're Perplexed, But Not in Despair
We may not understand why things are happening, but being perplexed doesn't mean being in despair. Perplexed holds on while despair gives up. Our hope isn't in government—our hope is in God.

4) We're Persecuted, But Not Abandoned
When we stand for truth, we may face persecution, but we are never abandoned. God's presence remains with us even when the world turns its back. We are rejected by the world but elected by grace.

5) We're Struck Down, But Not Destroyed
America has been struck down by greed, racism, division, and injustice—but we are not destroyed. There's a difference between being knocked down and knocked out. The same resurrection power that raised Jesus lives in us.

---

Dr. Kevin R. Johnson is the Senior Pastor of The Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York.

#AbyssinianBaptist #DrKevinRJohnson #ChristianSermon #Hope #Faith #SocialJustice #Resilience #ButGod #2Corinthians4 #ComeHometoAbyssinian #KeeptheFaith #AbyssinianBaptist #SocialJustice #FaithInActionPrayer #RevKevinJohnson

Tithes and Offerings: https://www.abyssinian.org/give
Text ABY to 81000 to give
View the bulletin: https://abyssinian.org/bulletin/