This sermon, The Way of Becoming, preached on May 11, 2025 at Christ Community's Shawnee Campus, dives deep into 2 Peter 1:5–9. It’s the third message in the five-part "Becoming" series, exploring the spiritual formation of Christlike character.

I unpack:

• How the eight virtues listed by Peter are not a checklist, but a pathway of transformation.
• Why becoming like Jesus requires both effort and grace.
• The difference between a fruitless faith and a fruitful one.

This message also reflects my own experience preaching back-to-back Sundays for the first time, shaping how I now approach sermon prep. I hope this helps you not just believe in Jesus—but become like Him.