Sunday Sermon August 30th, 2026

If you truly belong to Jesus, why do you still struggle with the things you hate?

In this final installment of the "Glimpses: A Vision for Flourishing" series, we explore Romans 7:14–25 and 8:1–2 to unpack the realities of human pain, addiction, and spiritual struggle. Living in a broken world creates deep, legitimate human desires—for comfort, acceptance, intimacy, and relief. When those desires go unmet, we are easily lured by counterfeit saviors that promise quick comfort but ultimately leave us empty.

Rather than offering quick fixes or simple behavior modification, Pastor Zack walks through the Gospel-centered path to genuine freedom:

• God Accepts You First: You don't clean up your life to earn God's acceptance; God accepts you in Christ, which gives you the power to change.

• Repentance (Metanoia): True repentance isn't just wallowing in guilt over past mistakes—it is a complete reorientation of the mind (metanoia), turning away from counterfeit gods to receive real healing from Jesus.

• A New Identity: Your struggle or addiction is part of your story, but it is not your identity. Through Christ, you are declared a fully accepted, loved child of God with "no condemnation" hanging over your head.

Pastor Zack also highlights the vital role of Christian community and learning how to process pain and grief while remaining connected to God.

Key Quote:

"Christian life is not trying to become someone God can love. Because Jesus died for you, you become the person He has already declared you to be: forgiven, loved, and free from condemnation."

Scripture References: Romans 7:14-25

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Augst 30th, 2026
Romans 7:14-25
Zack Park