One of the most difficult responsibilities in the Christian life is telling someone a truth they do not want to hear.

Most people find themselves at one of two extremes:

· Some tell the truth without love.

· Others show love without truth.

Truth without love becomes harshness.

Love without truth becomes compromise.

The Apostle Paul demonstrates a better way. In Galatians 4:12–20, we see a pastor, missionary, and spiritual father whose heart is breaking as he watches believers drift away from the gospel. The Galatians are sliding backward into legalism. False teachers have infiltrated the churches. The gospel of grace is being replaced with a gospel of performance.

Today we have a stand alone sermon focused on kids and students. We will have a “Blessing of the Backpacks” as we send our little ones back to school. The scripture we will focus on comes from Philippians 3:12-14.

Today we have a stand alone sermon focused on kids and students. We will have a “Blessing of the Backpacks” as we send our little ones back to school. The scripture we will focus on comes from Philippians 3:12-14.

What does it look like to follow Jesus in a world that often feels opposed to Him?

The book of 1 Peter was written to believers facing uncertainty, cultural tension, and persecution because of their faith — people learning how to stay faithful while living as “exiles” in the world around them.

Their struggle feels surprisingly familiar.

In this 10-week series, we’ll discover how the Gospel gives us living hope, deep identity, resilient faith, and a distinct way of living. Together, we’ll learn how to stand firm, live holy, love deeply, and boldly reflect Jesus in every season of life.

What does it look like to follow Jesus in a world that often feels opposed to Him?

The book of 1 Peter was written to believers facing uncertainty, cultural tension, and persecution because of their faith — people learning how to stay faithful while living as “exiles” in the world around them.

Their struggle feels surprisingly familiar.

In this 10-week series, we’ll discover how the Gospel gives us living hope, deep identity, resilient faith, and a distinct way of living. Together, we’ll learn how to stand firm, live holy, love deeply, and boldly reflect Jesus in every season of life.

What does it look like to follow Jesus in a world that often feels opposed to Him?

The book of 1 Peter was written to believers facing uncertainty, cultural tension, and persecution because of their faith — people learning how to stay faithful while living as “exiles” in the world around them.

Their struggle feels surprisingly familiar.

In this 10-week series, we’ll discover how the Gospel gives us living hope, deep identity, resilient faith, and a distinct way of living. Together, we’ll learn how to stand firm, live holy, love deeply, and boldly reflect Jesus in every season of life.