Living Faith Christian Church Sermons

Jesus calls his disciples to a kind of love that goes beyond appearances and reaches people where they really are. When Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, he showed that this kind of love is humble, costly, and willing to move toward people even in the messy places of life. Love like Jesus is not simply kindness when things are easy or presentable, but a willingness to serve others when the “shoes come off.” We learn to love this way only after first receiving the love of Christ ourselves.

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

Jesus taught that the clearest evidence of true discipleship is love for one another, a love modeled after his own self-giving life (John 13:34-35). Instead of seeking status, comfort, or attention, Christ consistently entered spaces with humility, noticing and caring for those around him. His example calls believers to live with the same posture, intentionally looking for opportunities to encourage, serve, and build up others. Every room we enter, at church, at work, at home, or in everyday life, becomes an opportunity to reflect the love of Christ.

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

Jesus promises that when we seek first God’s kingdom and His righteousness, his good Father will provide everything we truly need. God has the resources, the desire, and the wisdom to care for His children. We are reminded that God’s provision is ultimately found in His presence. Instead of living in worry and self-reliance, we are called to trust our Father, seek His kingdom first, and rest in the assurance that if we have Him, we have everything we need.

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

The gospel reveals that through faith in Christ, we have been made righteous and brought into a restored relationship with God. Though we were once enemies, alienated, helpless, and lost, Jesus reconciled us through his death, settling God’s love for us once and for all. Because of this, we no longer seek God to earn his love, but from the secure position of being his sons and daughters. Knowing we are loved frees us to trust him fully and pursue wholehearted discipleship, confident that our Father will provide everything we need.

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

The Christian life is more like a marathon than a sprint. Spiritual growth takes endurance, discipline, and perseverance, especially when progress feels slow and the journey becomes difficult. We are encouraged to keep going, remember why we started, and stay focused on the lasting hope and purpose God has set before us.

What does it mean to seek first God’s righteousness? Scripture calls us to cultivate a hunger to know and do what is right before God, rather than relying on our own instincts or cultural assumptions. In this message, we explore how following Jesus involves learning God’s way of living, growing in discernment and maturity, and allowing His righteousness to shape our hearts and lives in every area.

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

The Bible does not only tell us how to enter the Kingdom of God - it also tells us what will keep us from it. This message explores those warnings, calling us to examine our lives, lay aside what entangles us, and pursue holiness through a loving relationship with Jesus. By fixing our eyes on Christ and responding to God's discipline, we stay on the path that leads to life.

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

God has graciously given His people everything needed for life and godliness, but the journey to His kingdom is not passive. In 2 Peter 1, believers are called to make every effort, to intentionally grow in faith, character, perseverance, and love. As we practice these things with diligence, God keeps us from losing our way and promises to abundantly supply our entrance into His kingdom.

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

Jesus calls us not only to seek God, but to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. Through Scripture’s picture of the coming kingdom as a great wedding feast, we see both the generosity of God’s invitation and the seriousness of our response. The invitation is freely given to all, but it is meant to be received with intention, preparation, and reverence, not casual indifference. This message challenges us to examine what we value most and whether we are truly seeking first, or simply assuming we can come to the King on our own terms.

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

What we give our attention to shapes our hearts, and our hearts determine the direction of our lives. In a world full of distractions and constant anxiety, Jesus calls His followers to examine what truly comes first in their lives. Rather than being consumed by worldly worry, Jesus invites us to seek first God’s kingdom and trust Him as a loving Father who knows our needs. To seek is not a casual glance but a focused, determined pursuit driven by deep desire, one that refuses to be distracted or deterred. And first means exactly that: not added on or squeezed in, but given the highest priority in our time, attention, and affection.

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