NCF's "The Sunday Sermon" - September 10, 2023

How does one know they are a true disciple of Jesus Christ? It may be more difficult than you think. Often, we look too much at gifts and not enough at character. Didn’t Judas perform miracles, cast out demons, and preach in Jesus’ name? Today we see Christians using vitriolic speech toward non-believers and even other Christians. They say it is necessary for the survival of America, even the church, and the opposite political forces are demonic. Really? We are drawing people away from the kingdom with such conduct and words. We used to say that character matters for whoever sits in the White House. Agree. Yet, doesn’t this matter more for those who call themselves a disciple of Jesus Christ? I love this country, but I, and all true disciples of Christ, must love the cause of Christ’s kingdom more.