We sometimes treat sin like it’s only a private matter between God and us, but personal sin always reaches further than we think. A parent’s compromise affects a family. A leader’s hidden sin affects a church. Pastor Terry will explain to you today that even your private choices shape hearts and influence the people around you. The enemy wants you to believe nobody gets hurt, but that’s never true. Your obedience matters. That’s why God calls you to holiness—not to control you, but to protect you and others.

Some of us have seen God bless something we started, and before long, we begin to assume everything we touch must automatically have His favor. Success can make us confident, but it can also make us careless. Today, Pastor Terry will tell you that just because God was in yesterday’s decision doesn’t mean He’s leading today’s. Before you move forward, you need to ask, “Lord, are You in this?” God wants your dependence. A humble heart keeps seeking Him, even after the victories come.

I love the hymn “Amazing Grace.” It says, “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found; was blind, but now I see.” If you knew my past… You wouldn’t ever want to hear my voice again. But God’s grace saved me from the grave I was digging for myself. In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches that it doesn’t matter what you’ve done, or where you’ve been… God wants to see you alive. He wants you to be set free from the death and destruction that this society brings.

Many people like to think of God as a God of love, and that they should embrace that love. They begin to use the word “love” to excuse the behavior of others or to excuse their own behavior. In today’s message, Pastor Terry reminds us that the God of the bible is both the God of love and judgment. He is righteous and holy, and doesn’t approve of wrongdoing in the name of love. Pastor Terry teaches that you deserve God’s judgment on your life, but that He also took your judgment on the cross out of love.

Have you ever noticed that when kids get braces, they tend to become a little shyer? Conversely, whenever they get a new outfit they really like, do you see how much more the glow? Their attitude and actions are directly supported by their confidence. In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches that you should have confidence as well. You know how the story ends… You know that Jesus is the ultimate victor. How will that affect your attitude or your actions? How will you fight from victory?

Who doesn’t love a good underdog story? You see it all the time in the entertainment industry: the famous story of Philly boxer Rocky, the tale of little Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings, and the history of Daniel Ruettiger overcoming the odds to play for Notre Dame in Rudy. In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches that God often uses unexpected heroes to deliver unexpected results. How might He use you to do the unexpected? Maybe God’s writing your underdog story.

When those Friday night lights turn on and the players hit the field, there’s only one way they will see the scoreboard end in their favor… by working together. If each teammate is trying to do their own thing, the defense will crumble, the quarterback will be sacked, and the other team will see the victory in the end. In today’s message, Pastor Terry warns against trying to be a lone wolf. He challenges you to put God’s will above your own, and allow Him to lead you to the victory that you can’t achieve on your own.

If I’ve learned anything in my adult life, it’s that we all have “Jerichos” to face. We have these monumental challenges that seem overwhelming, but that we need to conquer… those obstacles that God has called us to overcome. In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches that God will help you conquer your Jerichos if you allow Him. In doing so, He may ask you to approach it in a way that isn’t quite what you expected, but if you trust Him and obey, you’ll see the walls come crumbling down.

I’d love to live the life of those people you see in TV commercials. They don’t have a care in the world. They are just all smiles, happy, and surrounded by the ones they love most. If only nothing bad ever happened, right? In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches that it’s tempting to blame God when things don’t go your way, but don’t forget that God is right there with you. He didn’t turn His back on you. In fact, He loves you more than you could possibly imagine, despite what you’re going through.

One of my favorite vacations growing up was visiting Washington, D.C. The amount of history, museums, and monuments is incredible. I loved being able to walk the National Mall and witness all of the reminders of the sacrifices made by our forefathers. It was just chilling. In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches that God, too, leaves His people reminders of all that He’s done for them… that He’s done for you. God has given you sacraments like baptism and communion to remember His sacrifice.