Sometimes we give out of guilt. Sometimes we give to tilt the divine scales in our favor. For a follower of Jesus, the motivation to give should be completely different. In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores the surprising and unexpected reason that Christians are called to live generous lives. To learn more about our Big Give offering visit aletheia.org/biggive

Christ’s love compels us to a strange but beautiful ministry—one where we move from seeking God’s approval to living out of the fullness of his love, sharing it with others. We are reminded that Jesus is the great minister of reconciliation, and our own experience of being reconciled to God fuels our mission to reach the lost.

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus in a culture that idolizes materialism? In this sermon, we’ll reflect on the dangers of covetousness and we’ll learn to combat anxiety as we seek God’s kingdom through acts of generosity, serving those in need, and cultivating a heart that treasures what truly matters.

Despite the brokenness introduced by sin—affecting marriage, singleness, and the value of children—there is hope that can be found in Christ for redemption. In this sermon, we talk about the importance of pursuing Christ-likeness in our lives and advocating for policies that celebrate and protect the beauty of family.

All human beings bear the image of God. Drawing from Genesis 1:26-27, we are challenged to consider the inherent value of every individual and how this understanding should shape our actions, beliefs, and society as a whole.

What does freedom mean to you? In this sermon, Paul's words challenge us to understand the true nature of freedom in Christ and how it should shape our lives and relationships.

As believers, we are made citizens of the kingdom of God and are called to be witnesses of our invincible King. In this sermon, we tackle the topic of faith and politics to understand what it means to follow Jesus in our cultural moment and how we can live as kingdom citizens in a complex world.

Being set apart for God means we are viewed as strange and weird. We are called not to fit into the mold of this world but to be transformed by renewing our minds through God’s truth in the Scripture. In this sermon, Pastor Adam shows us how to live out our faith in ways that may seem counter-cultural, yet beautifully align with God’s purposes.

One profound truth that transforms and empowers every believer is knowing that Jesus loves us. Pastor Adam unpacks the Apostle John’s words to help us understand the nature and the cost of God’s love for us. By understanding and experiencing this love, we can respond with gratitude that spurs us to generously share God’s love with others.

What we believe about the future will determine and shape how we live in the present. In the last segment of studying our mission statement, we look into how it is the glory of God that is the good of all people. We need God’s vision of his glory to sustain God’s way for our life as a church.

In this sermon, we will look at what we value as a church. Drawing from the imagery and theology of John’s prologue, Pastor Adam unpacks how Jesus, as the Word made flesh, reveals the truth, grace, and changing power of God.