This week we answer the question “what does it mean to be a Christian who is an American?” What does the Bible say? Not a podcast or talk radio or Facebook or the so-called conservative media or even a “Christian” politician. What does Jesus say, and how did his followers in the 1st century understand the intersection of faith and politics – citizenship on earth and citizenship in heaven?
To begin, we’ll explore what is perhaps the most familiar“ political” story in the Bible. Read Matthew 22:15-22 as you prepare to join your GCC family for worship this weekend.
This sermon concludes a four-week study of the book of Titus, focusing on the theme of living differently as Christians. Pastor Mike emphasizes that believers are called to 'be good and do good' not through their own efforts, but by the grace of God. The message contrasts our lives before Christ (enslaved to sin) with our lives after salvation (freed and made new). Paul's letter to Titus instructs Christians to be law-abiding citizens, avoid divisiveness and foolish controversies, and devote themselves to doing good works. The pastor explains three reasons why doing good is important: it benefits others, it benefits ourselves by making our lives productive, and it honors God's reputation since we are His ambassadors.
