Originally preached on July 20, 2025.
Genesis 13:10–12
Genesis 13:10–12 warns that sin is often subtle, appearing as wisdom and opportunity while slowly drawing God’s people into danger. Lot’s choice to move toward Sodom shows how compromise rarely happens all at once but through gradual proximity. The exhortation is clear: righteous people must be alert to sin’s deceptive pull and intentionally avoid even the slow drift toward it.
Originally preached April 3, 2026.
Hebrews 4:14–16
King, Priest, & Lord
On Good Friday, this message from Hebrews 4:14–16 centers on Jesus as our great High Priest who makes it possible for us to hold fast to faith and approach God with confidence. Because Jesus fully understands our weakness and was tempted as we are yet without sin, we can pray boldly, knowing he is never distant or condemning. Instead, he is merciful and ready to help us in our time of need, inviting us to run to him for grace rather than carry our sin and struggle alone.
When you feel tempted or burdened by sin, do you tend to hold back from God or draw near to him with confidence? And what usually leads to that response?
How does the truth that Jesus understands your weakness and temptation change the way you think about prayer in moments of struggle?
In what specific area of your life do you most need to stop “carrying the weight yourself” and instead actively run to Jesus for mercy and help?