RESIST // RESIST // Pastor Ernest Almond - 1/4/2026

In this powerful first message of 2026, Pastor Ernest Almond introduces the church’s theme for the year: RESIST. Drawing from the "Faith Hall of Fame" in Hebrews 11 and the practical instructions in Hebrews 12 and James 4, Pastor Ernest challenges the congregation to stop settling for a "low definition" of themselves. He asserts that our highest identity is as children of God, but to live in that reality, we must actively resist the world’s systems, the pride of the self, and the schemes of the enemy. This sermon serves as a call to spiritual discipline, urging believers to throw off hindrances and fix their eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.