Sermon: Conviction ("Comfort Not Guaranteed" series)

Some churches brand themselves as houses of condemnation. This leads to individuals with 'church hurt' who walk away from the assembly. Others go the opposite direction by branding themselves as houses of justification, telling people that their flaws and sins are perfectly acceptable because "God understands". This leads to believers who compromise their faith to accommodate the world. Still other churches brand themselves as centers of motivational speaking. This leads to believers who are motivated every single Sunday but have poorly rooted faiths which wither when faced with the harsh realities of this world. Then there are a few churches which seem to stand for truth, understanding that God's truth is ultimately what leads to contentment and joy in our lives. How can we be more like these 'houses of truth'?