Why does God have such strict requirements for remaining in a marriage? The Apostle Paul states that if a person leaves a marriage, they should remain unmarried. Today, Pastor Jay explains the importance of marriage. He reminds us that God established marriage before the church, businesses, or schools, and that it is the foundational element of all society. Marriage was meant to be eternal, which is why the definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman is so significant.

A Godly marriage encompasses several essential characteristics. Today, Pastor Jay explains the importance of these actions and attitudes. For a marriage to thrive, both partners must be submissive to each other, love one another, maintain exclusivity, and meet each other’s needs. This type of marriage honors God. We should be attentive to our partner’s spiritual condition and mindful of anything that might cause them to stumble. Pray for one another and seek God together.

What was God's intention for marriage? In his message today, Pastor Jay reminds us to approach marriage with seriousness. It is not an institution to be taken lightly. God designed marriage to reflect the relationship between the church and Christ. It symbolizes the union of two individuals becoming one. This union serves as a reminder of God's eternal commitment to His people. We should not enter into marriage casually. It is meant to be a partnership that strengthens two people’s faith in God.

It’s possible to look spiritual on the outside, reading Scripture, praying, and showing up to church, while completely missing the life of the Spirit on the inside. Samson thought he still had God’s strength until “The Spirit of God left him, and he did not know it.” The danger is the same for us: going through the motions of religion without true communion with Christ. In today’s message, Pastor Jay warns us not to settle for a counterfeit faith, but to remember that our very bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit.

Conflicts are unavoidable, at home, at work, even in the church. The question is, how do we handle them? Paul asks the Corinthians: “Can’t you figure out how to deal with your own skirmishes and challenges among you?” He reminds us that in Christ, we’ve been given everything we need for life and godliness. Today, Pastor Jay calls us to be a people whose relationships reflect Christ to the world. God has equipped us, by His Spirit, to resolve our differences in a way that honors Him.

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to hold on to things you know aren’t good for you, habits, opinions, even stuff sitting on a shelf? Paul reminds you that God calls His people to live with sincerity and truth, not excuses and compromises. That means when His Word collides with your own desires, something must give, and it shouldn’t be His Word. In today’s message, Pastor Jay calls you to the kind of faith that lets go of what holds you back so you can live in the freedom of walking with God.

Most of us don’t like being corrected; it stings, but it humbles us. Scripture reminds us that in the body of Christ, correction isn’t meant to crush, it’s meant to redeem. As Christians, we should step into each other’s lives, not at arm’s length, but with enough closeness to notice when someone is drifting and enough courage to help bring them back. Today, Pastor Jay shares that the church isn’t just a place to attend, it’s a family that loves deeply, restores gently, and calls one another higher in Christ.

Sometimes we think strength has to be loud, dramatic, or obvious. God’s power is often shown not in noise, but in quietly enabling His people to follow His commands. As you trust Him, something begins to happen: your attitudes shift, your perspective changes, and your heart starts dwelling on what is pure and holy. Today, Pastor Jay reminds you that real transformation doesn’t come overnight; it comes as you yield to God’s way, step by step, until His quiet strength becomes visible in your life.

Think about the talents, the opportunities, even the personality you have; did you really create those on your own? Paul asks the piercing question: “What do you have that you did not receive?” Every gift, from your ability to earn money to the influence you carry, comes from God’s hand. Today, Pastor Jay reminds us that pride has no place in the church because everything you are and everything you have is a gift of grace. The question is, will you use those gifts to lift yourself up, or to lift up Christ?

It’s easy to spot when others are off track, but much harder to admit when we are struggling. Paul warns us, “Let no one deceive himself,” because we all have blind spots. We tell ourselves we’re doing fine when deep down we know we’ve drifted. In today’s message, Pastor Jay reminds us to pause, to examine our lives, and to let God’s wisdom lead us instead of our own. True wisdom isn’t found in chasing our own ideas; it begins when we humble ourselves before the Lord and follow Him.