When October gets spooky, what should disciples of Jesus do with the pull toward the paranormal—and the pitfalls of superstition? In this sermon, we unpack some of Jesus’ scariest warnings and most hope-filled truths. From the wilderness temptations (Matthew 4) to the sobering “I never knew you” (Matthew 7) and the “empty house” warning (Matthew 12:43–45), we explore why counterfeit goodness, performative spirituality, and power without surrender are more dangerous than jump-scares.
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When October gets spooky, what should disciples of Jesus do with the pull toward the paranormal—and the pitfalls of superstition? In this sermon, we unpack some of Jesus’ scariest warnings and most hope-filled truths. From the wilderness temptations (Matthew 4) to the sobering “I never knew you” (Matthew 7) and the “empty house” warning (Matthew 12:43–45), we explore why counterfeit goodness, performative spirituality, and power without surrender are more dangerous than jump-scares.
What comes to mind when you hear the word worship? For many of us, it’s music, singing, or a weekly church service. But worship is far more than an event—it’s a lifestyle that shapes how we live, love, and serve throughout the week. In this message, Pastor Jess continues the This Is Worship series by unpacking what it means to move from Sabbath rest into a daily life of worship. Looking at the early church in Acts and Paul’s call in Romans 12, we discover that true worship overflows beyond th...
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When October gets spooky, what should disciples of Jesus do with the pull toward the paranormal—and the pitfalls of superstition? In this sermon, we unpack some of Jesus’ scariest warnings and most hope-filled truths. From the wilderness temptations (Matthew 4) to the sobering “I never knew you” (Matthew 7) and the “empty house” warning (Matthew 12:43–45), we explore why counterfeit goodness, performative spirituality, and power without surrender are more dangerous than jump-scares.
