Pastor Rick explored Matthew 15 this week, examining Jesus's confrontation with the religious leaders over tradition versus God's truth. The Pharisees criticized Jesus's disciples for eating without washing their hands—a violation of oral law traditions. Jesus redirected the accusation, revealing that the real problem isn't external actions but what comes from within the heart. He explained that while humans attempt to fix sin through reformation, education, hard work, or changing circumstances, God offers a different solution: redemption through His divine nature. This transformation happens in three stages: forgiveness (past, present, and future sins), sanctification (becoming more like Christ), and glorification (being transformed into Christ's image in eternity). The key insight: transformation changes who you are from the inside out, which then changes what you do. Rather than complicating God's simple plan, we're called to prioritize our relationship with Jesus above all religious pursuits. Listen to or watch the full sermon now.