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Contending for the Gospel

3/28/2026

This sermon focuses on the communal and historical nature of orthodoxy. We will explore Jude's command to "contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints." This is not a call to be combative, but a call to be faithful stewards of the truth we have received. We will look at the importance of the Church as a pillar and foundation of truth, and how creeds and tradition (not traditionalism) serve to protect the core message of the Gospel for future generations.

What is one biblical truth you have let slide, and how will you actively stand for it in your circles this week?

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Thirsting for God

3/21/2026

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This sermon moves from sorrow over sin to a holy longing for God. Using the vivid imagery of a deer panting for water, the psalmist expresses a deep, spiritual thirst for God's presence. This isn't a passive desire; it's a profound, emotional longing that drives us to seek God above all else. This sermon will challenge the congregation to examine their own passions and ask what they truly long for, inviting them to reorient their hearts to thirst only for God.

If someone were to track your "spiritual footprints" from this past week, would they see a path leading toward the living water of God's presence, or are you wandering in circles around empty walls that never satisfy?
What is the one specific distraction you will set aside today to make room for the pursuit of Him?

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The Practice of Love

3/14/2026

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This sermon focuses on the core of all Christian action: love. John's powerful words remind us that "God is love," and since we are children of God, we "ought to love one another." This isn't a suggestion; it's a command that defines Christian orthopraxy. The sermon will explore how love is made "complete" when it is demonstrated through our actions, not just our feelings. We will look at what practical, tangible love looks like in our homes, churches, and communities.

If someone were only to look at the way I treat others, would they clearly see the love of God in my life?

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The Fruit of Right Belief

3/6/2026

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This sermon addresses the crucial link between "orthodoxy" and "orthopraxy" (right practice). We will tackle James' challenging question: "What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds?" True faith—an orthodox belief in the Gospel—is never a static, intellectual assent. It is a dynamic force that must inevitably result in a transformed life of good works, compassion, and justice.

If true faith in the Gospel is not merely something we believe but a living force that transforms how we act, what evidence in our daily lives would convince someone that our faith is real rather than only professed?

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