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One & Done: The Warning, The Reminder, The Call 

In this sermon, Discipleship Director Daniel Solis introduces the new series "One and Done," focusing on the books of the Bible that have one chapter. This week was the book of Jude. He warns the congregation about deceptive individuals who pervert God's grace and urges them to stay vigilant. The sermon emphasizes remembering biblical history to avoid repeating mistakes and calls for defending the faith and showing mercy to others. Pastor Solis concludes by encouraging transformation, prayer, and the pursuit of freedom in Jesus.

Daniel begins by looking at Jude's introduction, focusing on Jude's humility and submission to Christ. He then unravels the message of Jude, which serves three primary purposes.

There is a focus on Jude's warning, cautioning the church against those who misconstrue the grace of God and use it for immoral means. There are individuals who may seemingly align with the faith, but later shedding light on their true intentions, may introduce compromising behavior. With this, he calls on the congregation to stay vigilant and not be swayed by such individuals who skew God's message of grace.

Daniel emphasizes strengthening one's faith, prayer, and supportiveness, while avoiding passing judgment on others. Wrapping up his sermon, Daniel invited the congregation for prayer, encouraging them to release their burdens. He seeks freedom, transformation, and the breaking of chains for the church and asks the congregation to persist in the freedom found in Jesus and live their transformed lives.

Weekly Bible Study List

1. James 1:19 - "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger."
2. Jude 1:3 - "I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God's holy people."
3. Romans 14:21 - "It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall."
4. Jude 1:20-21 - "But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life."
5. Jude 1:23 - "Save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh."

3 Things We Receive from the book of Jude

1. The Warning - Jude warns of ungodly people who pervert the grace of God into a license for immorality. He describes them as clouds without rain and trees without fruit, emphasizing the emptiness of their promises. The message is clear: be vigilant and discerning.
2. The Reminder - Jude reminds us of God's past judgments on those who turned away from Him. These historical examples serve as a warning that God's justice is real. We must remember and learn from the past to avoid repeating it.
3. The Call - Jude's call to action is to build ourselves up in our most holy faith, pray in the Holy Spirit, and keep ourselves in God's love. He urges us to be merciful to those who doubt and to actively rescue others from the fire of sin. This call to action is both a personal and communal responsibility.

From Sermon to Action

The book of Jude calls us to vigilance, remembrance, and action. As we defend the faith and walk in the freedom of Christ, we are empowered to live transformed lives, extending mercy and love to others. Let us hear Jude's warnings and embrace the transformative power of the Gospel.

Worship Setlist

1. My Testimony
2. Champion
3. Same God
4. Trust in God

Notable Sermon Quotes to Repost on Social Media

1. "God's voice is always going to be greater than any one man's voice."
2. "Offense is something that the enemy will use, but conviction is the Holy Spirit revealing sin in your life."
3. "Salvation isn't a credit card with a max limit; it's a transformative gift."
4. "You don't have to live in an oppressed state anymore; freedom is found in Jesus."
5. "Defending the faith means sometimes getting uncomfortable with people around you."
6. "It's time to defend the faith and come alongside each other in our walk with Christ."
7. "The word of God challenges us to live a life that represents Jesus."
8. "The past tells us what can happen if we don't turn and change."

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