Carrying a cross is never easy. Jesus makes it clear that following him means counting the cost and putting him above everything else. In his letter to Philemon, Paul shows what that love looks like in real life: courage to forgive, compassion to restore, and confidence to act as Christ has acted for us.

Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith at September 7, 2025.

Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz