Superar en lugar de estar abrumado

Una de las verdades principales de la fe cristiana es que estamos en una batalla espiritual contra un enemigo astuto que quiere traer destrucción y cautiverio dondequiera que pueda. Juan 10:10 dice que el ladrón viene para matar, calmar y destruir. Y 1 Pedro 5:8 nos llama a estar alerta y sobrios porque el diablo ronda como león rugiente buscando a quien devorar. Efesios 6:12 deja en claro que nuestra lucha no es contra sangre y carne, sino contra principados, contra autoridades, contra los poderes de este mundo de tinieblas y contra las huestes espirituales del mal en las regiones celestiales. No cometer errores; tenemos un enemigo y estamos en guerra.

El atractivo del pecado y las subsiguientes adicciones que se forman alrededor de las fortalezas del pecado es el arma clave de nuestro enemigo contra los seguidores de Jesús. Él no quiere nada más que nuestra atención y afecto para cualquier cosa o persona que no sea nuestro Padre Celestial. Nuestro enemigo saliva profundamente ante la perspectiva de que un cristiano ceda a la tentación porque sabe que cuando el pecado crece, conduce a la muerte (Santiago 1:15).

Pero hay buenas noticias: Jesús ha vencido a nuestro enemigo. Ha desarmado los poderes y autoridades de nuestro enemigo, haciendo de ellos un espectáculo público y triunfando sobre ellos en la cruz (Colosenses 2:15). A través de Él, se nos ha dado la capacidad y el poder para resistir el pecado y la adicción. Él proporciona una manera para que seamos victoriosos sobre el pecado y permanezcamos victoriosos. En Jesús, somos más que vencedores (Romanos 8:37) y se nos ha dado autoridad para resistir al enemigo y sus tácticas (Santiago 4:7). Por Su fidelidad; Él nos perdonará nuestros pecados y nos limpiará de toda maldad (1 Juan 1:9). Él nos librará del mal (Mateo 6:13). ¡Esa sí que es una buena noticia!

La repugnante realidad del pecado y la adicción es que podemos quedar atrapados en patrones y hábitos que no son saludables y son destructivos. Superar el pecado y la adicción es claramente posible en Jesús, pero requiere tanto un encuentro (o muchos encuentros) con nuestro Padre Celestial como un proceso de sanación y restauración. ¡Ambos son necesarios para una victoria sostenida!

¿Por qué no rezar una oración por un avance, algo así como; Padre, ayúdame a ser victorioso sobre cualquier pecado o adicción en mi vida. Hoy te invito a escudriñarme y conocerme; ponme a prueba y conoce mis pensamientos ansiosos. Mira si hay en mí algún camino ofensivo, y guíame por el camino eterno (Salmo 139:23-24).

Si ahora quieres caminar por un camino diferente, haz una elección diferente, una cosa es pedirle a nuestro Padre Celestial que nos busque y nos conozca. Otra es escuchar y recibir lo que Él pueda revelar. Tómate un tiempo hoy para rezarle el Salmo 139:23-24, y luego siéntate en silencio y escucha lo que tiene que revelarte.

Permítele, en la quietud, que te guíe hacia la plenitud y la victoria.

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Planning your Visit

Welcome to Runnymede Christian Fellowship, an Egham Church

Runnymede Christian Fellowship is a church based in Egham but serving a much larger geographical area. Our members come from Egham, Virginia Water, Staines, Windsor, Englefield Green, Egham Hythe, Pooley Green, Maidenhead, Heathrow, Slough, Ashford, Thorpe, and beyond.

Our church is a community of believers who regularly meet to share life and show God's love. We do this by encouraging and serving each other and the community. We believe in the power of prayer, and we are always happy to pray for you.

Church - What to expect

Our Sunday service is available to stream online at 11:00 a.m. You can join us on Livestream or via Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or X (Twitter).

The Sunday Service is now held at Coopers Hall, Strodes College, Strodes College Lane in Egham open to all, so if you would like to join us, please feel free to do so. If you have any questions, please call us on 01784 637010.

We run a physical Sunday School most weeks, or if you would like your children to receive a weekly Sunday School teaching pack that you can do from home, please email us at admin@e-runnymede.co.uk so that we can send you the materials.

Church on Sunday at Strodes College, Egham

Our Sunday service starts at 11:00 a.m. and typically lasts about 90 minutes.

We start each service with lively worship with songs from around the world, followed by inspired Bible-based teaching. All our sermons are recorded and are available as a podcast after the service.

We have a monthly cycle of Sunday services, with our Communion Service being on the first Sunday of each month and an All-Age All-Nation Service on the second Sunday of each month. Our other Sunday services include Spirit-focused and teaching services.

We have consciously adopted being a blended church that is both for those online and face-to-face. You are welcome to join us on Livestream or via Facebook, Linkedin, YouTube, or X (Twitter), or you can catch up and watch the recordings later.

Joining us in person

Visiting a new and unfamiliar church for the first time can be intimidating, but we want to ensure you feel welcome and enjoy your time with us. A friendly face will be waiting to meet you at the entrance and welcome you.

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Our Sunday Service starts at 11:00 a.m. and typically runs for about 90 minutes, sometimes followed by tea and coffee.

Driving and Car Parking

Our Sunday Morning Service is now held at Coopers Hall, Strodes College, Strodes College Lane, Egham, TW20 9DR, which has plenty of Parking. Click on the link for directions to RCF.

We have plenty of parking spaces right outside the building. Spaces are reserved near the entrance for anyone with mobility problems (for those with a blue badge). Please let us know if you need to use one of these spaces, have any special needs, or require any assistance.

The car parking area is a public area, so please ensure that your children are under your control and that, for their safety, they do not run around in the car park.

Visiting with children?

Everyone is welcome at RCF. We encourage everyone, young and old, to join the service. We have Sunday School, which starts after worship and runs during the sermon for 30 to 40 minutes for children aged 5 to 13. On the second Sunday of each month, we have a shorter All-Aged All Nations Service, where the children stay for the worship and the sermon.

After Church

We chat over coffee and biscuits after church on the first, third and fourth Sundays. If you want to get more acquainted, why not join us for a Sunday lunch with some of our members? The meal is on us! Please contact us and let us know. We would love to share a meal and get to know you better!

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Any Questions?

If you have any questions, please review our FAQ page. Here, you’ll find answers to many common questions. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us; we’d love to hear from you.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO RCF!!

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