August 31st, 2025 Celebration Sunday - Pastor John D. Putnam

Main Point: The Church Must Not Stay Silent About God's Goodness—We Are Called to Celebrate and Testify

• Celebration Sunday serves as a powerful reminder: we all have a testimony. Whether big or small, recent or distant, God has done something worth declaring. Speaking our testimonies strengthens faith and glorifies the One who deserves all praise.
  

Key Scriptures:

• Psalm 107:2 – “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so…”
  
• 1 Peter 3:15 – “Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you…”
  
• Mark 5:19 – Jesus said, “Go home to your friends and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you.”
  

Major Themes:

• Celebration Builds the Church – Sharing what God has done strengthens the whole body.
  
• Your Testimony Matters – Every testimony, from deliverance to healing to keeping power, declares God's mercy.
  
• Speaking Encourages Others – Your story could be the faith boost someone else needs.
  
• Generational Blessings – Testimonies of Holy Ghost infillings in children and elders show God's faithfulness across time.
  
• God’s Work Is Ongoing – From physical healing to spiritual breakthrough, God is still at work today.
  

Reflection Questions:

• What has God done in my life that I haven’t shared lately?
  
• Who in my circle needs to hear my testimony?
  
• Am I building a culture of celebration and gratitude in my family and church?