This sermon explores the call to new beginnings, commitment, and spiritual growth through three biblical passages. It reflects on Jesus’ resolute journey to Jerusalem in Luke, Elijah’s dramatic ascension in 2 Kings, and Paul’s letter to the Galatians urging Christians to live by the Spirit. The message encourages believers to embrace God’s grace, pick up the mantle of faith, and walk boldly into new beginnings. Through these examples, the sermon emphasizes the importance of commitment, the power of God’s Spirit, and the freedom found in following Christ.

Let’s make a commitment today to do all we can to help this church grow warmer through fellowship by living out these commandments of fellowship. If we do, the view from the back will be a little more crowded.

Follow the Spirit for your life, and endure the suffering, while trying to rejoice at all times.

We should celebrate the gift of the church every week, not just Pentecost Sunday.

We are one in Christ.

The core message is that Jesus’ teachings remain a vital roadmap for navigating today’s anxieties, social divisions, and personal struggles. Key themes include the Beatitudes, being “salt and light” in a divided world, practicing genuine righteousness beyond superficial rituals, trusting God amid life’s uncertainties, and living the Golden Rule.

We must keep God in our homes.

Keep Christ as the thread of your life.