The Shame of the Cross: When the Gospel Shocked the World
This sermon examines the "shame of the cross," showing how crucifixion was a degrading, scandalous form of execution in the first century and why a crucified Messiah offended both Jews and Gentiles.
Drawing on 1 Corinthians, Pastor Jud explains how the cross subverts human wisdom, requires spiritual revelation, and continues to challenge how the gospel is received today.
4 Oct 2026
After the Ashes: Finding Refuge in a Shaken World
This sermon explores Hebrews 12:25–29, reflecting on moments of shock and loss when life feels unstable. Pastor Jud shows how created things can be shaken, calls God our refuge in trouble, and points to Christ's unshakable kingdom as the basis for lasting hope.
Listeners are invited to bring honest grief to God, reorient their hope toward what is eternal, and respond with gratitude, reverent worship, and surrender.
Sermon Guide: After the Ashes.
29 Sept 2026
Hard to Believe: Why the Gospel Can't Be Made Popular
This sermon examines the myth that Christianity's success depends on cultural popularity, critiquing the trend to water down the gospel for mass appeal.
It contrasts designer, consumer-friendly messages with the biblical call to self-denial and the costly, scandalous nature of the cross, citing Paul as an example of faithfulness despite shame.
Pastor Jud urges faithful proclamation by God’s power rather than cultural influence and previews a deeper look into the shame of the cross in upcoming sessions.
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