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I have shared with you before how my grandmother was the one who brought me to church and made sure I learned the teachings of Jesus. She wasn’t just a presence in my life; she was the pioneer of faith in our family. Without her, I wouldn’t be standing here today, and I can’t even begin to imagine how different my life might have been. Her commitment to my faith development shaped the very course of my life. Of course, she also spoiled us with sweet treats and delicious meals—little acts of love that we cherished. But her greatest gift to me wasn’t something she could bake or buy; it was the gift of faith, a legacy that has carried … Read More

I want to begin this morning by sharing something that happened a couple of weeks ago. As many of you know, Brian Parsons recently underwent major surgery to remove a tumor from his head. When I visited him last time, we had a great time together. He is healing well, and his follow-up treatment is going well. During our visit, Brian kept saying how awesome this church is and how much it has meant to him and his wife, Kay, during this time. Now, Brian can talk non-stop for over an hour—until Kay gently reminds him that I probably need to go. To be clear, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to his moving stories. He just couldn’t stop expressing how awesome … Read More

As we end our “Aim Up!” sermon series, we have been diving deep into the teachings of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount, especially as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. These teachings challenge us to align our lives with the high ideals and moral principles of the Kingdom of God. This series is more than just an exploration of Jesus’ words; it is a call to action—a call to live out these teachings in practical, transformative ways that elevate our thinking, actions, and faith to embody the life Christ calls us to live. Today, we are turning to the Gospel of Luke, which offers a unique and significant perspective on these teachings. While Matthew’s account is often more … Read More

One of the most dangerous misconceptions in our spiritual lives is the idea that grace somehow frees us from the responsibility of living according to God’s commandments. How often do we hear, or even say ourselves, “I’m not under the law but under grace!”—as if those seven words are a shield to excuse behavior that doesn’t align with the teachings of Christ. When confronted about our actions, we might get defensive, insisting, “Don’t judge me; you know what the Bible says about judging.” But let’s pause and ask: Is that really the purpose of grace? Does grace give us an eternal “get out of jail free” card that allows us to avoid taking responsibility for our actions? Or is there … Read More

Today, we continue our “Aim Up!” sermon series based on the teachings of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5-7. These messages aim to align our lives with the high ideals and moral principles that Jesus taught to help us reflect God’s love, kindness, and compassion in every aspect of our existence. For today’s sermon, we are learning from Matthew 5:13-16 where Jesus calls his followers to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Let’s read the text, “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything but is thrown out and trampled … Read More