"Why It's Good To Remember" - Pastor John D. Putnam
Series: POSC Services
May 25, 2025
Pastor John D. Putnam
In a heartfelt Memorial Day message titled “Why It’s Good to Remember,” Pastor John D. Putnam reflects on the power of remembrance—both national and spiritual. Drawing from Joshua 4, he recalls God’s instruction to build a stone memorial after the Israelites crossed the Jordan River, so future generations would remember His miraculous provision. Pastor Putnam parallels this with America's Memorial Day, honoring those who gave their lives for freedom, and reminds listeners not to take liberty—or faith—for granted. He invites members of the congregation to share personal testimonies of transformation, healing, and God’s provision, demonstrating that remembering strengthens faith, teaches the next generation, and anchors us in gratitude. This sermon challenges us to look back with reverence so we can move forward with hope and purpose. To learn more about God's plan for your life and about the work He is doing in Sheboygan County, visit our website posc.church!
Episode Notes
Main Point: Remembering What God Has Done Builds Faith for the Future
- Like Israel stacking stones to remember God’s deliverance at the Jordan River, we too must create memorials to His goodness.
- Remembering is not just a spiritual act—it’s a faith-building discipline that honors God and testifies to others.
Key Scripture: Joshua 4:6–7
- “In the future, your children will ask, ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ Then you can tell them…”
- God commands us to remember His works—not only for ourselves, but to pass on our testimony to the next generation.
Major Themes
- Memorials Matter: Physical and spiritual memorials remind us of God’s power, provision, and faithfulness.
- Faith Needs a Memory: Forgetting leads to fear, but remembering leads to renewed strength and courage.
- Your Story is a Stone: Every testimony you share becomes a “stone” that points someone else toward the God who delivers.
- Remembering Fights Culture’s Amnesia: We live in an instant society that forgets quickly—God’s people must intentionally recall.
Reflection Questions:
- What are some “stones” in your life—moments of God’s faithfulness that you should share more often?
- Have you created any spiritual memorials for your family or community to see and learn from?
- How can you keep a regular practice of remembering God’s work in your life?
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