Living Faith Christian Church Sermons

Encouragement is more than offering compliments or saying something nice. It is a command from God and an essential part of how we care for one another as followers of Jesus. Yet we often fail to encourage others because of discomfort, a hesitancy to give credit to others still growing, or simply being too focused on ourselves.The Apostle Paul provides a model for encouragement that begins with prayer and gratitude. As we pray for others, our hearts become more attentive to their needs, and our words begin to reflect God's love. We can encourage others by reminding them of their identity in Christ, recognizing the impact of their lives, pointing out what God is doing, and reminding them of the hope of God's coming kingdom.Encouragement begins in the heart, is shaped by prayer, and is expressed through words that build others up.

Our words have incredible power. They can build people up or tear them down, bring healing or cause division. In the first message of our Watch Your Mouth series, we examine what Scripture teaches about gossip - why it's so appealing, how it damages relationships, and why even sharing true information can sometimes be harmful.Gossip damages relationships, fuels conflict, and can change the way we see others based on incomplete information. It can be tempting to listen to, and sometimes gossip is simply sharing private information that was never ours to share.Ultimately, the answer isn't just to watch our mouths - it's to allow God to change our hearts. Because what comes out of our mouths reveals what's going on inside.This sermon was preached by Pastor Victor Gluckin at Living Faith Christian Church in Warwick, RI

Life is full of uncertainty. We don't always know what's coming next or where God might lead us. But while God doesn't promise us a clear map of everything ahead, He promises something better: His presence.In Exodus 40, God guided the Israelites through the wilderness, inviting them to trust and follow Him wherever He led. That same invitation is ours today. Whether life is easy or challenging, we can trust the One who leads us.God loves us. God is with us. God will never leave us. The question is: Will we choose to stay with Him? May this be our response each day: Love God. Be with God. Don't leave God.(This was shared during Friday Night of our 2026)

In Acts 17, Paul came to the city of Berea and taught people about Jesus. Instead of immediately rejecting what they heard, or simply accepting it because Paul said it, the Bereans listened carefully and then searched the Scriptures for themselves to see if it was true.

That’s a healthy approach to faith. We should be humble enough to keep learning, grounded enough to check what we hear against the Bible, confident without thinking we have everything figured out, and secure enough to disagree without treating people like enemies.

None of us has peaked. We want to keep learning, keep searching the Scriptures, and keep following Jesus wherever he leads.

This message was preached by Pastor Victor Gluckin at Living Faith Christian Church in Warwick, Rhode Island.

The Bible is powerful, but many Christians still feel unsure about how to read it, understand it, or make it part of everyday life.

In this message, we look at what Scripture says it does in us: teaching, correcting, training, preparing, and equipping us for the life God has called us to live. We also look at some simple ways to begin: make a plan, read with others, be where Scripture is read, and ask God to open our eyes.You do not have to understand everything before you begin.

Start somewhere, and open the Bible.

This message was preached by Pastor Victor Gluckin at Living Faith Christian Church in Warwick, Rhode Island.

We spend a lot of time looking for ways to make life better, easier, and more effective. But what are the practices that actually shape us into the people we've been created to be? Psalm 19 points us to three things worth doing every day: praise, Scripture, and prayer. Praise helps us recognize the greatness of God. Scripture shows us His ways, gives wisdom, restores the soul, and helps us see clearly. Prayer brings our whole lives before God, asking Him to reveal what we cannot see, empower us to overcome sin, and change both our hearts and our words.

We don’t need 37 life hacks. Start here: praise God, listen to His Word, and talk to Him.

This message was preached by Pastor Victor Gluckin at Living Faith Christian Church in Warwick, Rhode Island.

In Acts 14:22, we are reminded that hardship is part of the Christian journey, but it is not the end of the story. Scripture encourages us not to let present suffering overshadow the good God is still doing. Suffering is temporary, it touches all of us, and in time it gives way to comfort - so keep going and do not quit!

Romans 12 gives us a beautiful picture of what the life of a disciple should look like - but sometimes that calling can feel impossible. Romans 7-8 reminds us that God never intended for us to live this life by our own strength; he gives us his spirit to empower us, help us, and form us into the likeness of Christ. When we reach the end of ourselves, we can remember: "I can’t. But with God, I can."

This message was preached by Pastor Victor Gluckin at Living Faith Christian Church in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Continuing the call to overcome evil with good, Romans 12 shows us what that looks like: blessing those who hurt us, refusing every form of retaliation, pursuing peace, and forgiving. Forgiveness does not mean ignoring sin or allowing someone to continue in it; love may gently confront wrongdoing with the goal of restoration. When we entrust justice to God and choose active love instead, evil does not get the final word, love does.

Romans 12 calls us to offer our whole lives to God, including the way we respond when others hurt or wrong us. Allowing evil to shape our response distorts our relationships with the offender, with others, and even with ourselves, while contributing to more evil. But with hearts strengthened by God, we can intentionally choose to overcome evil with good through every good work and word.