This week’s message takes a heavy but necessary look at the current moment. In light of recent events, we’re reminded how quickly fear and hate are used as weapons to divide us. Scripture is clear, our battle is not against flesh and blood.

Through examples from Stephen in Acts, Paul’s words in Romans, and the call to put on the full armor of God, we’re reminded that no person is our enemy. The Christian response isn’t violence or hate it’s love, forgiveness, and boldly sharing the gospel, even when it costs us.

Now is the time to pray and to equip ourselves in truth and faith, and to let Jesus—not the voices of culture, politics, or media—shape the way we see the world.

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The early church in Acts was called to be witnesses—messengers of Jesus’ resurrection—empowered by the Holy Spirit. Yet they hesitated to move beyond Jerusalem until persecution scattered them. Why? They were comfortable. This message explores how “comfortable Christianity” remains one of our greatest obstacles today. From the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer to the barriers faced by the apostles, we are reminded that Jesus never promised us comfort—He promised His presence. True faith means embracing discomfort for the sake of the gospel.

Don’t settle for comfortable Christianity. Ask God where He may be calling you into discomfort to grow, serve, and share the good news.

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In this message, we close out the Short and Sweet series by finishing the book of Jude. Heresy isn’t just an ancient problem—it’s something the church has wrestled with from the very beginning. Jude warns us about those who twist grace into a license for sin, deny Jesus as Lord, and cause division. But he doesn’t stop at the warning—he gives us practical steps: defend the faith, build each other up, pray in the Spirit, show mercy, and live fully submitted to Christ.

This is a call not only to recognize heresy but to actively combat it by laying down our own desires and living under the lordship of Jesus.

The book of Jude may be short, but it packs a strong warning: don’t be deceived by false teaching. Jude reminds the church that God’s grace is not permission to live however we want. Using examples from Israel, the angels, and Sodom and Gomorrah, he shows how rebellion against God leads to destruction. In contrast, God calls us to mercy, peace, and truth.

This message challenges us to evaluate what we believe, how we live, and how we see ourselves—so we stay aligned with God’s Word instead of drifting into deception.

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This message walks through the short but powerful letter of 3 John, highlighting its central call to “imitate good, not evil.” The text contrasts the faithfulness and hospitality of Gaius with the pride and self-interest of Diotrephes. From these examples, listeners are challenged to consider what it means to walk in truth and love.

To explore this further, the teaching draws on concepts like the Prisoner’s Dilemma and game theory, showing how self-interest often drives human behavior and fuels division. In contrast, Jesus calls His followers to live in a way that seems upside down—loving first, forgiving freely, standing against evil, and living consistently by the Spirit. While this path may not appear logical or safe, it reflects the example of Christ and offers a glimpse of the eternal hope where betrayal and fear no longer exist.

Life as a believer isn’t just about what we know—it’s about what we live. This message from 2 John explores how truth is more than an idea; it’s a way of walking through the world. It’s about letting God’s Word shape the way we treat people, the way we love, and the way we guard our hearts against false teaching. You’ll be encouraged to see truth and love not as abstract concepts, but as daily choices that reflect who Jesus is to those around you. By the end, you’ll have a fresh challenge: make a plan to learn God’s truth deeply, live it out boldly, and let His love shine in all you do.

This message explores the short but powerful book of Philemon, examining how the gospel calls for reconciliation between individuals across deep divides. Through the stories of Philemon, a slave owner, and Onesimus, his runaway slave, the sermon challenges us to consider what real forgiveness, equality, and transformation look like in the body of Christ. Using Paul's letter as a model, it counts the cost, courage, and love required to pursue true unity and brotherhood—both then and now.

The message explores the final chapter of 2 Corinthians, focusing on personal self-examination, alignment with biblical truth, and living in unity with others. It emphasizes that joy, maturity, encouragement, harmony, and peace are essential to healthy Christian community. Be encouraged to go beyond surface-level relationships, take initiative in connecting with others, and reflect the grace, love, and fellowship of God in daily life. The call is clear: examine your heart, pursue truth, and intentionally build deeper connections within the body of Christ.