In today's sermon, Pastor Brad emphasized the profound holiness of God and how it shapes our understanding of our relationship with Him. He highlighted that God's holiness is unique and set apart, and it is through God's grace, mercy, and justice that we are redeemed from our sinful nature. Pastor Brad encouraged the congregation to embrace the rhythms of holy living, which reflects God's character and draws others to Him. Ultimately, he reminded us that we are called to live out this holiness, not as a means of superiority, but to bring hope and healing to a broken world, illustrating this through the work of organizations like Safe Passage that support victims of exploitation.

In Week 2 of our series on The Fruit of The Spirit, we unpacked the importance of being rooted in the Holy Spirit and bearing Holy Spirit fruit. There’s an inseparable connection between our roots and the fruit of our lives. Love, when rooted in the Holy Spirit is bears the fruit of commitment through our attitudes and actions, regardless of our situations and circumstances.

The conclusion to our Love Thy Neighborhood series, "Love Overcomes Everything" emphasizes the interconnectedness of loving God and loving people based on What Jesus said in Matthew 22:34 - 40. Loving our neighbors as ourselves is paramount according to Jesus, summarizing the Law and Prophets. The importance of practicing love within the church community as preparation for loving others outside the church is highlighted. By embracing faith in Jesus, believers can overcome obstacles and spread love in their neighborhoods as victorious ambassadors of hope.