Community Saves Lives | Memorial Day Sermon | Guest Preacher Dr. Brad DeVore, LCDR, USN

In this moving Memorial Day sermon, Dr. Brad Devore—an active-duty Navy officer and neuropsychologist—shares powerful reflections on community, sacrifice, and mental health. Drawing from personal experience aboard the USS *Harry S. Truman* and his clinical work at UC San Diego, Brad explores how connection and belonging are not only crucial for our spiritual lives, but also for our emotional and physical wellbeing.With honesty and humility, Brad speaks about the challenges of military life, the loneliness of frequent moves, and the life-giving power of finding a church home. Anchoring his message in John 15 and Matthew 22, he reminds us of Christ’s command to love one another—and how building community is both a spiritual calling and a practical necessity.Whether you're a veteran, a churchgoer, or someone seeking connection, this sermon offers hope, insight, and a gentle call to action: *What small thing can you do to grow community today?*🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help us spread messages of hope and connection.