This sermon, rooted in Hebrews 12, confronts the pervasive and deceptive sin of bitterness, emphasizing that it arises from a failure to embrace God's grace and a self-focused response to injustice. Drawing on the powerful example of Erica Kirk's forgiveness after her husband's assassination, the preacher illustrates how faith in Christ's example—enduring hostility, forgiving enemies, and trusting God's ultimate justice—enables believers to overcome bitterness through grace, not vengeance. The passage warns of the destructive, contagious nature of bitterness, likening it to a root that defiles many, and contrasts it with the life of Christ, who endured the cross for the joy set before Him. Practical steps include seeking God's perspective, reflecting on Joseph's story, destroying mental lists of grievances, and actively choosing not to dwell on wrongs, all grounded in the truth that God's grace is sufficient and His justice perfect. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to live by faith, availing themselves of divine grace, trusting God to avenge, and embodying Christ's love by forgiving as they have been forgiven, thereby conquering bitterness and glorifying God.

The sermon centers on the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, illustrating that true spiritual satisfaction is found only in trusting Jesus as Lord and Savior. Drawing from John 4, Pastor Ken highlights how Jesus transcends racial, religious, and moral divides—meeting the woman not in condemnation but in grace, confronting her sin with truth, and revealing Himself as the Messiah who offers living water for eternal life. The message unfolds through five key truths: spiritual satisfaction requires meeting Jesus, recognizing one's need, repenting of sin, being spiritually reborn by the Holy Spirit, and responding by doing God's will. The woman's transformation—from outcast to evangelist—demonstrates that genuine worship is in spirit and truth, and that serving God's will becomes the deepest source of nourishment and joy. The application challenges believers to reflect on their compassion for sinners, delight in serving Christ, personal repentance, and the urgent mission to share the living water with others, knowing that no one is beyond redemption and that only in Christ is the soul truly satisfied.

Moral and religious people need to be born again by faith in Christ alone.

Pastor Ken's sermon centers on the biblical truth that sinful anger stems from a lack of faith and fails to advance God's righteousness, as clearly stated in James 1:19–20. Drawing from the story of Moses striking the rock at Meribah despite God's command to speak to it, the message illustrates how even righteous frustration can become sinful when it distorts one's focus from God's holiness to self-justification. Pastor Endean emphasizes that anger, though a God-given emotion, becomes destructive when rooted in unbelief, fear, or pride, leading to bitterness, broken relationships, and spiritual compromise. True victory over anger comes not through self-effort or behavioral techniques, but through faith, humility, and the transformative power of Scripture, which redirects the heart to honor God above personal rights and emotions. Ultimately, the believer is called to be slow to wrath, quick to hear, and to walk in the Spirit, allowing the fruit of self-control, kindness, and forgiveness to replace the works of the flesh.

Walk by faith in God's place, at His pace, and by His Grace.

When you have experienced salvation through Jesus Christ, Who is the Light, you have a responsibility to be a witness for Him.

Dr. Minnick preached about the indispensable role of prayer in advancing the Christian mission. He highlights the necessity of fervent, agonized prayer, even for those uniquely gifted and called by God, illustrating that God often uses prayer as the means by which He receives credit for His work. Ultimately, he challenged our church to commit to consistent intercession, suggesting a practical step of dedicating ten minutes daily to praying for the ministry and missionaries, recognizing that sustained prayer can profoundly impact the church's effectiveness and spiritual growth.

Dr. Minnick continues to express the theological framework from global mission by highlighting the importance of pioneering work in spreading the gospel. Christians, regardless of age or theological training, are called to establish foundational work in unreached areas, mirroring the Apostle Paul's ambition to preach where Christ has not been named, and trusting that God will raise up others to build upon that initial work.

Drawing from Romans 15, Dr. Minnick emphasizes that Christ's ministry to the Jews served a dual purpose: confirming promises made to the fathers and ultimately enabling the Gentiles to glorify God for His mercy. He underscores the importance of unwavering loyalty to Christ, referencing historical figures and biblical passages to illustrate the enduring promise of a worldwide kingdom where all nations will praise God, fueled by hope and the power of the Holy Spirit.