Many have deconstructed their faith, left religion, or the church behind. To some, it feels irrelevant, outdated, and for some involves trauma and hurt. What if the problem isn’t belief, but how religion has been practiced. Most churches worry about budgets and growth; but Jesus influenced and cast compelling vision. What kind of faith would draw people to Jesus and to the church? This sermon will make best case for finding and following Jesus.
Key Scripture:
Matthew 23:1-7, 11-12 (Jesus criticizes the religious leaders who don’t practice what they preach, put unbearable demands on people); Matthew 22:36-37 (Love the Lord your God); Philippians 1:9-10 (love that we might become richer with knowledge and insight)
