Evening Service Live Stream

This week's service is an in-depth message on the wrath of God and the importance of living a righteous life. The message continues a sermon series in the book of Romans, focusing on the danger of suppressing the truth and the consequences of unrighteousness.

Service Breakdown

- Worship and Music: The service opens with a hymn, "Praise Him, Praise Him." The congregation sings "Count Your Blessings," and the choir performs a powerful song about God's steadfastness.

- Bible Reading: The congregation reads from 1 Corinthians 6:1-11, a passage that warns against Christians taking one another to court before unbelievers and lists various sins that will prevent one from inheriting the kingdom of God.

- Children’s Corner: The children's leader uses the story of the Walls of Jericho and a verse from Proverbs to teach a lesson on self-control. The message encourages kids to practice self-control so that the "walls that guard their hearts from sin" do not break down.

- The Message: The message, continuing a series in the book of Romans, focuses on Romans 1:18-24. The sermon emphasizes that the wrath of God is a real and righteous response to sin, and that it is revealed against those who "suppress the truth in unrighteousness." The sermon explains that God has revealed Himself to everyone through innate knowledge and creation, leaving humanity "without excuse." The message warns that the result of rejecting God is a progression into foolishness, idolatry, and a life of sin.

Key Moments & Themes

- The Wrath of God: The sermon confronts the common misconception that God is not angry with sin. The sermon emphasizes that God's wrath is a holy and righteous response to unrighteousness, serving as a necessary backdrop to understanding His grace.

- Suppression of Truth: The message explains that humanity is "without excuse" because God has made Himself known to all people, both through a knowledge of Him placed in their hearts and through the testimony of creation. Sinful people actively suppress this truth to justify their wicked desires.

- Idolatry and its Consequences: The sermon outlines the progression of idolatry, starting with the worship of created things rather than the Creator. The sermon warns that this rejection of God leads to a life given over to sin and dishonorable passions.

- The Danger of an Unrighteous Life: The message challenges listeners to examine their own lives for sin and to not be deceived into thinking that they can live an unrighteous life and still inherit the kingdom of God.

Call to Action

The sermon ends with a direct call to action, asking listeners to honestly confront their own sin and to repent. The message urges the congregation to stop making excuses, to live a life that honors God, and to receive His grace.