The Balance
The Balance
Speaker: Pastor Jon Zondervan
Date: November 16, 2019
We often feel that truth is constricting, when, in reality, the truth is Jesus, and He has the power to set us free. In this stand-alone message titled The Balance, Pastor Jon Zondervan brings a powerful word encouraging us to live lives full of grace and truth.
Focus Scripture
Colossians 4:2-6 (NIV)
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
Sermon Highlights
It's not through us that lives change, it's the power of the Holy Spirit that comes in and changes lives
Truth is not constricting. The truth is Jesus, and He will set you free
The more you surrender to the Father, the more free you become
You'll never reach the lost if you don't lead with love
With grace and truth, we'll see the world change
Mercy is God's ability to withhold judgement
Don't re-define the love and truth of God to make you comfortable
The grace of God is not a cover-up for sin
Believe that Jesus is who He says He is