What a Word // RUN TELL THAT! // Pastor Ernest Almond - 10/5/2025

In this powerful message, Pastor Ernest kicks off the new series, "Run Tell That," by diving into 1 Peter 2:1-10. This sermon is an essential guide to understanding your non-negotiable Identity in Christ as a Royal Priesthood and the Strategy for living a counter-cultural life of faith. Learn why your personal testimony is power, and how refusing to share it is a form of spiritual malpractice that impacts both your faith and the growth of the Kingdom.Main Content Summary:Drawing from a deep dive into 1 Peter 2, you will learn:Your Royal Identity: What it means to be a "chosen people, a holy nation, and God's special possession" [23:35], and why you must know this identity to have confidence in your life's assignment.The Cornerstone Strategy: Jesus as the Living Stone and Cornerstone—the only solid rock amidst the world's sinking sand [04:48].The Responsibility of a Priest: How our identity in Christ comes with a mandate—to "declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness" [30:41].Your Testimony is Power: Using the example of the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4), Pastor Ernest shows how a single, shared "word" or personal experience can be the instrument of salvation for an entire community [42:58].