In this sermon, Pastor Tim wraps up a series on unity by exploring what it truly means to be unified as the body of Christ. Drawing from a vivid personal story about spotting a lion on a safari in Uganda, he connects the enemy's predatory nature to the way division and isolation leave believers vulnerable. He references Jesus's prayer in John 17, where Jesus asks the Father not to remove His followers from the world but to protect them within it, emphasizing that believers are called to influence their environments rather than escape them.

In this sermon, Pastor Tim wraps up a series on unity by exploring what it truly means to be unified as the body of Christ. Drawing from a vivid personal story about spotting a lion on a safari in Uganda, he connects the enemy's predatory nature to the way division and isolation leave believers vulnerable. He references Jesus's prayer in John 17, where Jesus asks the Father not to remove His followers from the world but to protect them within it, emphasizing that believers are called to influence their environments rather than escape them.

In this sermon, Pastor Jason explores how offense is one of the greatest threats to the unity that Jesus prayed for in John 17. Drawing from Matthew 18 and the parable of the unforgiving servant, he explains that forgiveness is not optional but a kingdom law. Just as a king canceled an impossible debt for his servant, God has canceled our sin through Jesus Christ. Because we have received such extraordinary mercy, we are called to extend that same forgiveness to others, no matter how real or painful the offense may be.

In this sermon, Pastor Jason explores how offense is one of the greatest threats to the unity that Jesus prayed for in John 17. Drawing from Matthew 18 and the parable of the unforgiving servant, he explains that forgiveness is not optional but a kingdom law. Just as a king canceled an impossible debt for his servant, God has canceled our sin through Jesus Christ. Because we have received such extraordinary mercy, we are called to extend that same forgiveness to others, no matter how real or painful the offense may be.

In this sermon, Pastor Larry walks through John 17:20-23, where Jesus prays His final high priestly prayer before the cross. The central theme is unity in the body of Christ, and the pastor explores what it truly means to be brought into 'complete unity' as Jesus described. He draws on vivid stories from the final hours of Jesus' life to show that genuine unity is not accidental but is something that must be pursued and cultivated.

In this sermon, Pastor Larry walks through John 17:20-23, where Jesus prays His final high priestly prayer before the cross. The central theme is unity in the body of Christ, and the pastor explores what it truly means to be brought into 'complete unity' as Jesus described. He draws on vivid stories from the final hours of Jesus' life to show that genuine unity is not accidental but is something that must be pursued and cultivated.

In this message, guest speaker Ed Ivie draws from Matthew 25 to explore the transformative power of compassion. Using Jesus' final teaching before the cross, Ed challenges believers to see people the way Jesus sees them, not as problems or statistics, but as individuals with names, stories, and worth. He shares personal stories from Hurricane Ian, the Kerrville floods, and his work with Convoy of Hope to illustrate how compassion moves from our eyes into our hearts and ultimately into generous action.

In this message, guest speaker Ed Ivie draws from Matthew 25 to explore the transformative power of compassion. Using Jesus' final teaching before the cross, Ed challenges believers to see people the way Jesus sees them, not as problems or statistics, but as individuals with names, stories, and worth. He shares personal stories from Hurricane Ian, the Kerrville floods, and his work with Convoy of Hope to illustrate how compassion moves from our eyes into our hearts and ultimately into generous action.