Enjoy this message from Pastor Tyler Schoenberger called "One Message. One Propose." on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Reach Church in Bear, Delaware!

In our politically divided world filled with cultural controversies and social media opinions, Christians often struggle to maintain focus on what truly matters. The Apostle Paul provides guidance by emphasizing that we should operate from a reverence for God rather than concern for human evaluation. Unfortunately, ultimatum thinking has infected church culture, with some suggesting that pastors who don't address specific current events are cowards. This approach damages the church's witness and misunderstands the nature of Christian community.

The true gospel is not about moralism or cultural reformation. As Tim Keller noted, 'The gospel is not about choosing to live morally. It's about God's choice to save us despite our immorality.' Jesus didn't come primarily to launch a moral reformation but to save sinners. True boldness in ministry isn't ranting about moral issues but risking everything on the claim that Christ died for the ungodly. The church exists not to make the world more Christian but to make Jesus known. Our primary mission is the ministry of reconciliation - helping restore broken relationships with God. When we understand this, we can approach cultural engagement not as a war to win but as an opportunity to bear witness to the transformative power of Christ.