The Canteen features weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of Christ Community Church. This week, continue in our series Thieves of Joy, a study on the book of 1 John, the idea of joy in Christ, and how to sustain it amidst all the things in life that threaten to snatch it away. This week, CCC member Shawn Golden examines denial, and why it can be so hard to be honest with ourselves about our need of grace. Our text for this message is 1 John 1:5-2:2. This sermon was originally preached at CCC on 5/29/22.