Pastor Jim uses Jeremiah 6:16 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 to stress that true Christian living involves more than just belief—it requires active participation as a member of the church. He argues that membership is a call to unity, diversity, and mutual responsibility, where each person's unique gifts are vital for the health and mission of the entire body of Christ.

In the final sermon of "Citizens of the Kingdom," Pastor Ryan emphasizes that believers must prioritize their identity as citizens of heaven over political affiliations, unified by the gospel rather than earthly power. He urges the church to use gentle persuasion, reflecting the meekness of Christ, to draw others to the profound hope found in the gospel, rather than relying on political structures.

In a sermon on church unity during a politically charged season, Pastor Edward emphasized the importance of Christians embodying humility, gentleness, and patience despite their diverse views. He outlined seven biblical commonalities that unite believers, urging the congregation to prioritize their shared faith and make every effort to preserve the unity of the Spirit.

This sermon explores God's divine design for sex and the body, emphasizing that sex within covenant marriage was created to be a physical example of the intimacy, love, and safety experienced in our spiritual union with Christ. The sermon also teaches that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, joined to Christ, and meant for eternal purposes, which should guide how we handle sexual temptation and pursue sexual purity through fleeing from immorality rather than trying to fight it.

This sermon defines hope as a confident belief in God's future goodness, rooted in His past redemptive acts. It teaches that despite the disappointment we may experience in people and the church, the power to overcome our differences and find true hope lies in recognizing Christ in Scripture and embracing His grace.

This sermon on communion teaches that it is both a vertical act of receiving God's grace and a horizontal act of extending that same grace to one another. Grounded in 1 Corinthians 11, the message calls the church to reject division and favoritism, recognizing that true communion is about unity and loving support for all believers.

This sermon teaches that just as Jesus emptied Himself of heavenly glory for our sake, believers are called to empty themselves of "empty glory" like selfish ambition and pride. The message encourages us to seek to be filled not with the world's validation, but with God's glory and resurrected life, which is the only way to find true fulfillment and relational peace.

This sermon teaches that the early church's radical unity and generosity were a direct result of the Holy Spirit's power and their gratitude for Christ's sacrifice, which led to a powerful testimony and a community without need. It holds up Barnabas as a model of this selfless spirit and calls believers to emulate Jesus, the ultimate "son of encouragement" who gave everything for us.

This sermon argues that genuine revival and church growth are fueled by a unified Christian community that is devoted to biblical teaching, fellowship, and generous living. The message highlights that the praise of Jesus Christ is the driving force behind this attractive community, which ultimately draws people to God.