Sermons
Ethos (Week 5): The Way of Surrender
Pastor Brad McMahan's sermon "The Way of Surrender" highlights the significance of having a clear ethos to guide our lives, emphasizing the battle against internal enemies like envy and greed. By addressing the role of money in our hearts, he shows how Jesus leads us to find true fulfillment and purpose in discipleship. A new ethos of stewardship, sacrificial giving, generosity, and service is encouraged as a way to defeat inner enemies and grow in faithfulness. The sermon encourages cultivating a receptive heart and mind to let the Gospel take root, bear fruit, and bring blessings to both ourselves and others.
Ethos (Week 2): The Way of Radical Stewardship
The sermon "Radical Stewardship" delves into the importance of ethos in our lives, specifically focusing on our attitude towards money and possessions. It contrasts ownership and stewardship mindsets, emphasizing that all resources belong to God and should be used to meet the needs of others. The sermon stresses that faith and faithfulness are crucial in stewardship, leading to true peace, joy, and satisfaction. It explores the impact of different economic ideologies on our ethos and concludes by urging a shift towards a stewardship mindset for a fulfilling and purposeful life.