The Great Debate

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The Great Debate

Pt.3

August 18, 2024 • Jason Sharpe • John 8:3, Matthew 7:1, John 8:10–11, 1 Corinthians 6:19

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Pastor Jason contrasts two attitudes towards sin: condoning and condemning. It uses the story of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:3-11) to illustrate how Jesus responds to sin with grace rather than condemnation.

Condoners and Condemners:

Condoners: Those who treat wrongdoing as acceptable or harmless, often overlooking the need for accountability.

Condemners: Those who declare others as guilty and deserving of punishment without considering their own flaws (Matthew 7:1-2).

Jesus’ Response:

Grace Over Judgment: When confronted with the adulterous woman, Jesus challenges her accusers, highlighting the importance of self-reflection before passing judgment (John 8:3-11). He neither condones her sin nor condemns her but offers grace and a call to change.

Application:

Remember Your Worth: Recognize your value as God's creation, bought with a price, and live in a way that honors Him (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

Extend Grace: Choose to show the grace that you may not have received, following Jesus' example of love and compassion.

Pastor Jason encourages us to navigate the tension between condoning sin and condemning others, urging us to follow Christ's example of offering grace while upholding the call to live a transformed life.

The Great Debate

September 29, 2024 • Jason Sharpe • Deuteronomy 11:1, Deuteronomy 11:13–14, Matthew 22:35–36, Deuteronomy 30:6–7, Genesis 4:25–26

Pastor Jason centers on the idea that worship is an expression of love for God. Drawing from passages like Deuteronomy 11 and Matthew 22, he highlights that true worship flows from a heart fully devoted to loving and obeying the Lord. Worship is not just an inward feeling but an outward expression of that love, as seen in Genesis 4 when people first began to call upon the name of the Lord. Worshiping God with all our heart, soul, and mind is the greatest commandment, and it should be a reflection of our deep love for Him

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September 22, 2024 • Jason Sharpe, Reece Anderson, Jonny Moore • Genesis 12:1–3, Matthew 28:19–20, Revelation 7:9, 1 John 2:11, Matthew 5:14–16

Pastor Jason emphasizes the call to be a light for the nations and spread God's salvation to the ends of the earth. Drawing from passages like Genesis 12:1-3 and Matthew 28:19-20, he highlights the importance of going forth to bless others, making disciples of all nations, and being sent to proclaim the good news. Isaiah 6:8 and Mark 16:15 challenge believers to respond with readiness and boldness, saying "Here I am! Send me." Ultimately, the message calls the church to fulfill the Great Commission, knowing that God is with them and that His salvation is for all people.

The Great Debate

September 15, 2024 • Jason Sharpe • Revelation 8:3–5, Psalm 141:2, Luke 22:31–32, Acts 12:5–7, Matthew 18:18–19

Pastor Jason highlights the transformative power of prayer. Pastor Jason Sharpe emphasizes how prayer invites God's presence, pushing back darkness, and establishing His will on earth. Drawing from scriptures like Revelation 8:3-5 and Luke 22:31-32, he shows how prayers rise like incense before God, summoning His attention, dispatching angels, and thwarting the enemy's plans. Through unified prayer, as in Matthew 18:18-19, believers can see God’s power manifest and bring His purposes to pass in their lives.