Galatians 3 explains that the Christian life is built on faith in Christ alone, not on works. Salvation comes through faith in Jesus's work on the cross, not through our own efforts or adherence to rules.

You're not justified by other people's approval or by your own performance. We are justified before God through faith believing. You must believe that Jesus is the Son of God and his free gift of grace absolves you of your sin. And when God looks upon you, he sees the person of Christ.

You cannot earn God's grace. You've already got it perfectly in its fullest measure. He loves you. He 's already proven that on the cross. #galatians #grace

What if we began to take on a city wide strategy with our neighbors who are also followers of Jesus? To serve the poor, to love the outcast, to educate the next generation of Christians through Christian education. Jesus said in Luke 11 that any kingdom divided against itself cannot stand. This is the mystery of God 's will to bring all things together in heaven and earth under the banner of Christ.

Are you truly rich where it matters most? 💭 Jesus warns that the greatest poverty isn't an empty bank account—it's being spiritually bankrupt before God. In our age of affluence, we must ask: How can I be rich toward God? Don't waste another day building temporary treasures when eternity is forever!

In this sermon, the pastor explores the parables of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son from Luke 15. These three stories reveal God's character as one who delights in finding what was lost. The pastor highlights how the father in the prodigal son story, unlike the shepherd and woman in the other parables, doesn't actively search for his son but instead waits and runs to meet him upon his return. This illustrates that while God deeply desires our return, He never forces us home—He respects our free will and celebrates joyfully when we choose to turn back to Him.

This sermon explores the Parable of the Good Samaritan alongside the story of Mary and Martha, showing how Luke intentionally placed these stories together to teach a balanced Christian life. The Good Samaritan parable teaches us to 'go and do likewise' - to love without prejudice, even our enemies, just as Christ loved us when we were His enemies. The Mary and Martha story then balances this by showing the importance of 'sitting and listening' at Jesus' feet. The pastor emphasizes that Christian discipleship requires both action and contemplation in a healthy rhythm, with listening to God coming first so we can then serve from a place of being filled.

The parable of the Good Samaritan reveals Jesus as the ultimate rescuer who crosses boundaries to save us. While often interpreted as a simple moral lesson about helping others, the deeper meaning shows Christ himself in the Samaritan character - an outsider who pays a debt, heals with symbolic elements, and promises to return. This story challenges us to see beyond the surface, recognizing that Jesus came to rescue us when we were his enemies. Rather than asking 'Who is my neighbor?' we should ask 'How can I be a neighbor?' and replace 'not my problem' with 'what's my part?' in responding to those in need.