About the Christian responsibility to care for orphans, the fatherless, and the vulnerable. Guest speaker Nathan Mandsager uses biblical commands from James, the Psalms, and Isaiah to assert that serving the broken is a core aspect of pure and undefiled religion and a historical legacy of the Christian church. He stresses that this action must stem from faith rather than being an attempt to earn salvation, challenging the audience to choose to engage through fostering, adoption, supporting organizations like Child Voice, or simply serving within their local communities. Ultimately, the sermon asks listeners to consider why and how they should actively bring hope and care to those in need, using the Gospel as the necessary motivation for such outward efforts.

In this powerful message, Pastor Tim dives into the often-overlooked topic of widows as part of his series on relationships. He unpacks the deep emotional and spiritual weight carried by those who’ve lost a spouse, especially widows, and explores how economic and societal challenges have impacted them both historically and today.

Drawing from both Old and New Testament teachings, Pastor Tim reveals how God’s heart for widows is woven throughout Scripture—from laws protecting them in the Old Testament to the early church appointing deacons for their care. A key focus of the sermon is Paul’s guidance to Timothy in 1 Timothy 5, where the church is called to care for widows in a way that honors both family responsibility and wise stewardship.

Whether you're a widow, know someone who is, or simply want to understand God's heart for the vulnerable, this sermon offers deep insight, practical steps, and a powerful reminder: your identity is rooted in Christ, not your circumstances.

On the topic of marriage as part of a larger series on relationships. Guest speaker and Child Voice CEO, Nathan Mandsager, begins by framing marriage as a divine institution rooted in the biblical narrative of Genesis and affirmed by Jesus, contrasting the secular view of marriage as self-fulfillment with the Christian ideal of a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman dedicated to God's glory.

The provided text is an excerpt from a sermon transcript by Pastor Tim focusing on the topic of singleness within a larger series on relationships. The pastor challenges the assumption that single people lack relationships and outlines five truths about singleness, emphasizing that it does not mean being unlovable or unloved, referencing Isaiah 56 to highlight God's high regard for single individuals. The sermon also points out that many of God’s great servants, including Jesus and the Apostle Paul, were single, demonstrating that singleness does not equate to ineffectiveness. Furthermore, the text explores the reality that singleness can be viewed as both a gift and a cross to bear due to the mixed blessings and challenges it presents. Finally, the pastor addresses the pressures of a sex-obsessed culture and concludes by asserting that all believers are guaranteed marriage one day to Christ, positioning both earthly singleness and marriage as temporary states pointing to the ultimate wedding of the Lamb.

God's overarching purpose for families remains – to point people toward Him.

Focusing on the multifaceted nature of relationships, beginning with the foundational connection between humanity and God. Pastor Tim emphasizes that while many associate "relationships" solely with marriage, the series will explore various forms, including divine, familial, communal, and individual connections. A central theme is God's unwavering pursuit of relationship with humanity, even in the face of human sin and rejection, demonstrated through biblical accounts and culminating in Jesus' sacrifice.

Pastor Tim's sermon series, "He Said What?", explores controversial teachings of Jesus, specifically focusing on the command to "hate" one's family and even one's own life to be a disciple. He clarifies that this "hatred" is a comparative term, illustrating that love for Jesus should so overwhelmingly surpass all other loves that they appear as hatred in comparison.

Pastor Tim explores the controversial teachings of Jesus, specifically focusing on his statement that it is beneficial for him to depart so that the Holy Spirit, or Advocate, can arrive. Pastor Tim expands on John chapter 16, where Jesus prepares his disciples for his absence and foretells persecution. The core message emphasizes that the Holy Spirit's coming is crucial for the mission of God, as the Spirit convinces the world of sin, reveals true righteousness through Christ, and declares Satan's defeat.

Eating Jesus' flesh and drinking his blood represents a profound spiritual act that encompasses spiritual nourishment, intimate community, and embracing his sacrifice for salvation. This symbolic act signifies that Jesus is the "bread of life" and "living bread" who satisfies humanity's deepest spiritual needs, providing eternal life and addressing yearnings for love, purpose, and freedom from sin and death that worldly things cannot fulfill.