Elder Vernis Stanaland preaches this sermon at the Bethel PB church's annual meeting in Nashville. The sermon is presented from both a doctrinal and practical Scriptural perspective. Beginning with the point that election is not a "cold and calculated decision." But unconditional election is based on God's love. He further elaborates that this choice is personal and individualistic. He uses various illustrations and personal analogies. After speaking about God's love for us, he then turns to our love for Him, going full circle and bringing in the Apostle Peter's experience as recorded in John 21: "Lovest thou me?" He applies this lesson to the church at Ephesus and to our churches today by asking, "Are we knit together in God's love?" Wonderful message. Brother Vernis has a unique gift for storytelling.
OBITUARY:
Vernis J Stanaland of Tyler went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 1, 2021, after a brief battle with Covid pneumonia.
