Sermon text: John 4:1-26 Guest speaker Kelly Adkins uses Jesus’ encounter with a Samaritan woman to delve into the challenge many have in dealing with difficult situations. While most avoided Samaria, Jesus boldly and confidently went there for a heavenly purpose. The thoughts and opinions of others were not even a consideration, because He went in obedience to His Father.
Sermon text: Leviticus 19:1-2; Leviticus 19:37 God’s presence was never meant to stay confined to worship services or religious moments. Because God is holy, He wants every area of our lives—our relationships, money, sexuality, speech, and daily choices—to come under His loving rule. Sin has fragmented our lives and relationships, but God’s holiness is not against us; it is His commitment to restore us and make us whole. Through Jesus Christ, God moves toward broken people and begins restoring the…
Sermon text: Leviticus 16:1-34 In this chapter of Leviticus God provides Israel with a way to come back into relationship with Him, even though His holy presence is dangerous because of human sin. Through the sacrifices and the work of the high priest, God shows both the seriousness of sin and His deep desire to dwell with His people again. Ultimately, these sacrifices point forward to Jesus, whose death tears open the veil and makes a full and lasting way…
