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The Beauty of Holiness | Global Methodist General Conference 2026

What does it mean to be part of a truly global Church? And how might God be working through the ordinary encounters of our everyday lives?

In this special message, Pastor Jason Nix shares his experiences from the 2026 Global Methodist General Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. From the growing global diversity of the denomination to the adoption of its Articles of Faith, we celebrate what God is doing through the Global Methodist Church.

But beyond the decisions and milestones, an unexpected encounter with a fellow believer reveals a powerful truth: God is always doing more than we have planned.

Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12:12–20, we are reminded that although we are many parts, we are one body in Christ. Discover how God uses ordinary people, unexpected relationships, and simple acts of faith to encourage His Church and advance His Kingdom, both around the world and in our own backyard.

OBEY | Remember • Love • Obey

What does financial obedience look like in the life of a follower of Jesus? Is generosity the same as obedience, and what does our stewardship reveal about the condition of our hearts?

In this message from our Remember | Love | Obey series, Pastor Jason Nix explores the biblical distinction between financial generosity and financial obedience. Through Luke 16:10-13, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, and the story of the widow's offering in Mark 12, we discover that God is not simply concerned with how much we give, but with hearts fully surrendered to Him.

As Resurrection GMC prepares for 2027, we are challenged to recognize that everything we have belongs to God and that faithful stewardship requires more than good intentions. It requires a heart, mind, and will committed to obedience.

The question isn't simply, "How much am I willing to give?" but rather, "Lord, what are You asking of me?"

Primary Scripture: Luke 16:10-13 (ESV)

Love | Remember, Love, Obey (Week 2)

What is love? Is it a feeling we experience, something we do, or something far greater?

In the second message of our Remember | Love | Obey series, Pastor Jason explores the biblical definition of love found in 1 John 4:7-12. Scripture reminds us that true love originates in God, is made evident through our actions, and grows as we intentionally practice loving one another.

As Resurrection GMC prepares for a new season of ministry in 2027, we are challenged to move beyond simply professing God's love and begin developing the disciplines that allow His love to be perfected in us. Through fellowship, shared meals, Scripture, and meaningful relationships, we discover that true love is a discipline developed, not merely a feeling experienced.

As we look toward the future, we must first remember God's faithfulness in the past. In the opening message of our Remember | Love | Obey series, Pastor Jason reflects on the story of Resurrection GMC, the vision God has given our church, and the importance of keeping love at the center of everything we do.

Drawing from Revelation 2:2-5, we examine the church in Ephesus, a congregation that remained faithful in its works but had abandoned its first love. As we grow in faith, our love must mature alongside us. Before we consider what God is calling us to do next, we must remember who He is, what He has done, and the love that first transformed our lives.

Primary Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5 (ESV)

After 20 weeks in Deuteronomy, we come to the end of Moses’ story, but not the end of God’s story. Moses stands on Mount Nebo and sees the land God promised, even though he will not enter it himself. His life reminds us that faithfulness is not measured by whether we personally see every promise completed, but by whether we faithfully obey God with the part of the story He has entrusted to us.

As Moses’ season ends, Joshua’s begins. God’s mission continues through a new generation, empowered by His Spirit and called to carry forward what has been entrusted to them. The same is true for us. God calls His people to remember what He has done, receive and reflect His love, and respond with obedience.

As we close this series, the message of Deuteronomy can be summarized simply: REMEMBER | LOVE | OBEY. Remember God’s faithfulness. Love the Lord with your whole life. Obey Him wherever He leads. One season may be ending, but God is already calling His people to get up and go.

In Deuteronomy 32, Moses is nearing the end of his life, but he is still thinking about what comes next. He writes a song to carry God’s truth into a new generation, and Joshua is raised up to carry the mission forward. Moses reminds Israel that God’s words are not “idle words,” but their very life (Deuteronomy 32:44–47).

In this message, Pastor Jason Nix challenges us to think about the legacy we are leaving behind. What “song” is God calling you to write for the next generation? Who is your Joshua, the person you are intentionally investing in so the work God has entrusted to you continues after you are gone?

This message is part 19 of our journey through Deuteronomy, learning what it means to love God, obey His Word, and faithfully pass His truth from one generation to the next.

In Deuteronomy 24–25, God calls His people to remember who they are without His provision and to live with complete dependence on Him. From leaving behind excess for those in need to keeping only “full and fair” weights, Israel was commanded to remove the back-up systems that allowed them to rely on something other than God.

In this message, Pastor Jason explores what those “back-up plans” look like in our lives and in the church—manipulation, compromise, avoiding correction, resisting reconciliation, or searching for a version of Christianity that requires less obedience. When our dependence on God becomes conditional, faithful obedience becomes impossible.

But failure is not final. God restores and renews those who repent, and repentance itself begins by acknowledging our need for Him.

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In this week’s message from Deuteronomy 22–23, we look at a collection of practical commands that reveal something important about God’s desire for His people: He wants our everyday lives to reflect kindness, truthfulness, fairness, obedience, and care for others.

The message focuses especially on Deuteronomy 23:21–23 and the importance of keeping our promises. Scripture reminds us that what we say matters, and following through on our commitments will often require something from us. Jesus takes this even further, teaching His followers to live with such integrity that our “Yes” can simply mean yes and our “No” can mean no.

Ultimately, following God isn’t about trying to bargain with Him or making bigger promises to get what we want. It is about learning to trust Him—trusting that He knows what we need, that He will provide, and asking Him to help us grow in our love for Him and for others. As a new school year begins, our prayer is that we would not only grow in knowledge, but fall more deeply in love with Jesus every day.

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Deuteronomy 19 reveals that truth is essential to the life of God’s covenant people. When false testimony is tolerated, innocent people are harmed, justice is corrupted, and trust within the community begins to collapse. God therefore commands his people to investigate carefully, judge impartially, and refuse to use their words as weapons against one another.

In this sermon, we consider what this command means for followers of Jesus today. Truthfulness is more than avoiding obvious lies—it is a way of life shaped by the character of God. In a culture filled with exaggeration, half-truths, rumors, and false accusations, the Church must become a people whose words can be trusted and whose lives demonstrate the truth we proclaim.

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In this message from Deuteronomy 16–17, Pastor Jason Nix explores how God forms His people through remembrance, justice, accountability, and spiritual community. Israel’s festivals were designed to keep God’s faithfulness at the center of their shared life, while the appointment of judges and leaders provided structure for pursuing justice without partiality or corruption.

These principles continue into the New Testament: accusations must be established by multiple witnesses, leaders must remain accountable, and believers are called to reject gossip, favoritism, and hidden division. Godly justice is practiced openly, honestly, and within community—not through anonymous complaints or private bitterness.

In an age of unlimited access to online preachers, teachers, and Christian content, this sermon challenges us to reconsider who we allow to shape our faith. Christian authority is not built merely on popularity, influence, or accessibility. It is rooted in proximity, relationship, accountability, and participation in the local church God has placed around us.

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