Living Faith Christian Church Sermons

Romans 12:15 calls believers to do more than acknowledge one another's joys and sorrows—it calls us to enter them. In this teaching, we explore what it means to genuinely rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep, discovering that Christian love refuses to remain emotionally distant. As the body of Christ, we are invited to share one another's burdens and celebrations so that the world may see the love of Jesus through us.

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

Romans 12:14 calls followers of Jesus to respond to persecution in a way that is completely contrary to our natural instincts: "Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse." Instead of returning evil for evil, we're called to pray for our enemies, do good to them, and speak well of them because Christ first loved and blessed us when we were his enemies. 

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

Hospitality is more than entertaining guests, it's the intentional pursuit of welcoming strangers into our lives with the same grace God has shown us. From Leviticus to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, holiness is expressed not only through personal devotion but through sacrificial love for others. As we overcome busyness, selfishness, fear, and perfectionism, we reflect the gospel by opening our homes and hearts so that strangers become neighbors and, by God's grace, members of the family of God.

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

Throughout the New Testament, reminders that Christ's kingdom is coming are often followed by practical calls to love, generosity, and hospitality. Romans 12 is no exception. As Paul calls believers to "contribute to the needs of the saints," this teaching explores how generous living reflects the family of God, meets real needs, and demonstrates the gospel in a way that has always drawn people to Christ. 

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

The Bible gives us a breathtaking picture of the world God has promised, a kingdom filled with peace, justice, healing, and joy. Yet until that day comes, we live in a world marked by suffering and tribulation. Followers of Jesus are called to rejoice in the hope of what is coming, persevere through present trials, and remain devoted to prayer as we faithfully await his return.

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

Romans 12:11 calls believers to more than hard work - it calls for hearts that are fervent in spirit and fully devoted to serving the Lord. Looking at Jesus' words to the church in Laodicea, discover the danger of spiritual lukewarmness and how God's Spirit keeps our love for Christ burning hot.

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

"Not lagging behind in diligence" is more than a call to work harder, it's an invitation to faithfully serve the Lord with energy and purpose. Proverbs contrasts this kind of life with the sluggard: someone who loves comfort, makes excuses, and continually delays what God is calling them to do. Yet God's grace offers a better path: honest repentance, faithful obedience, and the joy of serving Him with diligence and fervor.

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

Romans 12:10 calls believers to a radically different way of living: not seeking honor for ourselves, but eagerly looking for ways to honor others. True honor recognizes the God-given value of people and expresses that value through our thoughts, words, and actions. Rather than competing to be noticed, appreciated, or served, Christians are called to outdo one another in showing honor, following the example of Christ, who loved us first and gave himself for us. Romans 12:10 invites believers into the only competition where everyone wins: honoring one another.

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

Believers from every background have been brought from death to life through the grace of Jesus Christ and united as one family. Because Christ has broken down the barriers that once divided people, we are called to love one another with genuine devotion, accepting one another, bearing one another's burdens, and building one another up. We're not in a club, we're in a family. As members of God's family, we reflect the love and unity that Christ has shown to us.

True Christianity extends beyond mere church attendance; it is a fundamental transformation defined by a life of sacrificial devotion to Christ and the profound reality of Jesus's suffering and sacrifice serves as the ultimate motivation to stop conforming to the world and instead live entirely for him. When confronted with the magnitude of what the Savior endured, the decision to give Him one's whole life becomes an absolute 'no-brainer' - a response that is, quite simply, 'Duh.' It's time to be "all-in" and move past half-measures and into a life of purpose that mirrors the love of the Savior.