What is the cost of tolerating sin in our lives or in the church? The closing chapters of Judges reveal a shocking civil war and the near annihilation of a tribe, showing that sin’s consequences are always greater than we think. Yet even in the ruins, God points us to the coming King who can fully deal with sin and bring hope.

What does faith in action look like in the life of a pastor? In 2 Timothy 2, Paul shows Timothy that gospel ministry requires faithful stewardship, endurance in suffering, skill in teaching, and a life set apart for the Master’s use. This message closes our summer series with a call to pray for and support leaders who labor for the gospel.

Peter’s bold step onto the water, followed by his faltering fear, reveals that faith in Jesus enables courageous action even in life’s storms, yet it can waver under pressure. Both Jesus’ immediate rescue and loving rebuke teach that His presence sustains us, even through doubt and failure.

Mary’s choice to sit at Jesus’ feet over serving prioritizes intimacy with Him, showing that faith seeks His presence before action, though serving remains valuable. Her example challenges busy believers to pause and sit before the Lord, placing devotion before mere activity.

Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus sparks a radical transformation, as his faith leads to repentance and restitution, showing that true faith produces tangible fruit. His story illustrates that no one is beyond the reach of Jesus--our Lord who seeks, saves, and transforms.

God will call ordinary people to accomplish His plans and fulfill His purpose. We must be prepared to recognize God's call on our lives and follow God in faith, leaving behind our comforts, just as Moses did.

Despite Joseph's circumstances, he remains faithful to God. In Genesis 39, Joseph serves as a powerful example of how we ought to deal with temptation: by avoiding, resisting, and fleeing from it. Even in our sinfulness, we can look to Jesus Christ, the ultimate victor over sin on our behalf, and trust in the faithfulness of God to deliver us from temptation.

What would it look like to live your life so closely in step with God that the boundary between earth and heaven grows thin? In this week's message, we look a the life of Enoch--not for what he did, but for how he lived. A quiet faith. A steady presence. A daily walk with God. "He walked with God, and then he was not, for God took him."--Genesis 5:24. Listen to Walking with God and consider what it means to practice his presence in everyday moments.