Morning Service Live Stream

This week's service features an inspiring message on the boundless grace, mercy, and forgiveness found in Jesus Christ. Drawing from Luke 23:39–43, guest speaker Brother Brad Hughes explores the story of the thief on the cross—calling it "the greatest buzzer beater of all time." The service challenges everyone listening to understand that no one is beyond the reach of God's saving grace and urges listeners to place their faith in Christ today rather than waiting.

Service Breakdown

- Worship and Music: The service includes powerful worship, featuring the modern anthem "I Speak Jesus," the offertory hymn "He Keeps Me Singing," and a special solo performance of the classic testimony hymn "A Sinner Saved by Grace."

- Bible Reading & Prayer: The congregation is led in an opening reading from Psalm 98, celebrating the salvation, righteousness, and marvelous works of the Lord, alongside prayers lifting up the church family and community missions.

- Children’s Corner: The children’s leader uses everyday toys and classroom supplies to teach kids the importance of taking care of God's house. Most importantly, the lesson emphasizes that the church is made of people, challenging the children to serve, share, and show Christlike love to others.

- Mission Spotlight: The church highlights its upcoming child-sponsorship partnership with Children's HopeChest in San Antonio, Guatemala, sharing a video presentation and inviting the congregation to an informational luncheon to support vulnerable children.

 -The Message: Preaching from Luke 23:39–43, Brother Brad walks through the final moments of Christ’s crucifixion alongside two criminals. The sermon focuses on three key movements: the thief's repentance (owning his guilt and fearing God), his request ("Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom"), and his redemption (Jesus’ immediate assurance: "Today you will be with Me in paradise"). The message emphasizes that salvation is a gift of grace through faith alone—not earned by works, heritage, or church attendance.

Key Moments & Themes

- Owning Our Sin (Repentance): True repentance begins when we stop comparing ourselves to others or making excuses for our circumstances and instead acknowledge our guilt and need for a Savior before a holy God.

- Never Too Late for Grace (The Request): The thief on the cross proves that as long as there is breath in our lungs, it is never too late to call on the name of the Lord. Salvation is open to every "whosoever."

- Instant Assurance of Salvation (Redemption): Christ did not delay, qualify, or hesitate; He granted immediate assurance of paradise to a dying sinner, demonstrating the sheer power of His sacrificial love on the cross.

- The Danger of Delay: While the thief received grace at the very end of his life, believers and seekers are urged not to gamble with tomorrow, because our circumstances and tomorrow are never guaranteed.

Call to Action

The sermon concludes with an earnest invitation to salvation: Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, or are you relying on good works and church attendance? Don't wait until the end of your life, confess your need for Him, receive His free gift of grace, and experience the eternal hope found only in Jesus today.