Why does God seem so violent in parts of the Old Testament, yet Jesus teaches us to love our enemies? Is God angry and destructive? Or is God loving, merciful, and compassionate? And how can both descriptions appear in the same Bible? In this thought-provoking message from Faith Church's new **Wrestling with Faith** sermon series, Pastor Dennis Lewis tackles one of Christianity's most challenging questions: IS GOD REALLY VIOLENT? Through (Joshua 6:20–21) and (John 14:7–10), we explore the destruction of Jericho, the troubling accounts of violence in Scripture, and the way Jesus reveals God's heart. Rather than avoiding difficult passages, we're invited to wrestle honestly with Scripture and consider how our understanding of God shapes the way we treat others. IN THIS MESSAGE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✅ Why the destruction of Jericho raises difficult questions about God's character. ✅ How ancient cultural assumptions may have influenced people's understanding of God. ✅ Why Christians interpret Scripture and how to approach difficult passages faithfully. ✅ What Jesus teaches us about loving our enemies. ✅ Why Jesus is central to understanding the heart of God. ✅ How faith, peace, forgiveness, and compassion should influence our everyday lives. ✅ Why following Jesus means loving people even when we strongly disagree. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT GOD IS LIKE, LOOK AT JESUS. When a disciple used a sword to defend Jesus, Jesus stopped the violence and healed the injured man. When others responded with hatred, Jesus taught love. When people sought revenge, Jesus called His followers toward forgiveness. And when Jesus faced His own enemies, He demonstrated the love He had been teaching all along. These examples challenge us to think carefully about violence, justice, self-defense, war, and what it truly means to follow Christ. The questions aren't always easy, and faithful Christians may wrestle with how to answer them. But the central invitation remains: Look at Jesus. Follow Jesus. Love like Jesus. 📖 **SCRIPTURE:** Joshua 6:20–21; John 14:7–10 🎬 **SERMON SERIES:** Wrestling with Faith 🎤 **MESSAGE:** Is God Really Violent? 👤 **PASTOR:** Dennis Lewis 📅 **DATE:** November 8, 2026 ⛪ **CHURCH:** Faith Church ❤️ **STAY CONNECTED** 👍 LIKE this video if it challenged or encouraged you. 💬 COMMENT: How does Jesus shape your understanding of God's character? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, biblical teaching, and conversations about difficult questions of faith. ❤️ SHARE this message with someone who has wrestled with difficult passages in the Bible. Remember: If you want to know what God is like, look at Jesus. And if you want others to see what God is like, be like Jesus. #IsGodReallyViolent #WrestlingWithFaith #OldTestament #Jesus #BibleQuestions Thank you for joining us for worship! Are you new and want to get connected? Do you have a prayer request? Want to receive our weekly eNews? Click here to fill out our online connection card: www.faithum.com/connectioncard If you would like to give an offering online, please click here: http://bit.ly/FaithChurchGiving We hope you have a blessed day! #FaithUM

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Imperfect Saints | God Isn't Finished With You Yet Have you ever felt like you should be further along in your faith? Maybe you've made mistakes. Maybe you've struggled to forgive someone, change an old habit, or become the person God is calling you to be. And maybe you've wondered: "How can God use someone as imperfect as me?" Here's the good news: You don't have to be perfect to belong to God. In this All Saints Sunday message and the beginning of our Work in Progress sermon series, Pastor Dennis Lewis explores **1 John 3:1–3** and reminds us that we are already God's children—even while we're still growing. God loves us as we are, but His grace doesn't leave us unchanged. IN THIS MESSAGE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✅ Why being a saint doesn't mean being perfect. ✅ What it truly means to be called a child of God. ✅ Why spiritual growth is a lifelong journey. ✅ How God's sanctifying grace helps us become more like Jesus. ✅ Why repentance, forgiveness, and compassion are essential to Christian living. ✅ How growing in holiness involves loving others, confronting injustice, and making a difference in the world. ✅ Why God isn't finished working in your life. YOU ARE A WORK IN PROGRESS. Being a Christian doesn't mean you've arrived. It means you're growing. Growing in faith. Growing in love. Growing in forgiveness. Growing in compassion. Growing to become more like Jesus. And that journey doesn't end at baptism, conversion, or a certain age. Whether you're young or old, new to faith or a lifelong believer, God's grace is still at work. On All Saints Sunday, we remember the faithful people who came before us—not because they were perfect, but because God's grace was reflected through their imperfect lives. Their stories remind us that ordinary people can reflect God's extraordinary love. DON'T CONFUSE BELONGING WITH ARRIVING. You already belong to God. But there's still growing to do. Keep allowing God's Spirit to challenge you, change you, and make you more like Christ. Be patient. God's not finished with you yet. 📖 SCRIPTURE: 1 John 3:1–3 🎬 Work in Progress 🎤 MESSAGE: Imperfect Saints 👤 PASTOR: Dennis Lewis ⛪ CHURCH: Faith Church UMC ❤️ STAY CONNECTED 👍 LIKE this video if it encouraged you. 💬 COMMENT: What is one area of your life where God is helping you grow? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, biblical teaching, and messages of hope. ❤️ SHARE this message with someone who needs to remember that God isn't finished with them yet. Remember: You are loved. You belong to God. And you're still a work in progress. #WorkInProgress #ImperfectSaints #GodsGrace #AllSaintsSunday #ChristianSermon Thank you for joining us for worship! Are you new and want to get connected? Do you have a prayer request? Want to receive our weekly eNews? Click here to fill out our online connection card: www.faithum.com/connectioncard If you would like to give an offering online, please click here: http://bit.ly/FaithChurchGiving We hope you have a blessed day! #FaithUM

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What if the hardest chapter of your life isn't the end of your story? Maybe you've experienced disappointment, heartbreak, illness, grief, or circumstances you never expected. Maybe life hasn't turned out the way you planned. And somewhere along the way, you've wondered: "Is this how my story ends?" In this powerful conclusion to our sermon series, Pastor Dennis Lewis takes us into Revelation 21:1–5, where God gives us an incredible promise: "Look! I'm making all things new." — Revelation 21:5 God doesn't promise that life will always be easy. He doesn't promise that we'll never experience suffering, disappointment, or loss. But He does promise that suffering and death will not have the final word. In this message, you'll discover: ✅ Why your current circumstances don't determine the end of your story. ✅ What Revelation 21 teaches us about God's promise of restoration. ✅ Why God promises to make all things new. ✅ How the resurrection of Jesus gives us hope beyond suffering and death. ✅ Why God's presence matters when life doesn't go according to plan. ✅ How to hold on to faith when the future feels uncertain. YOUR PAIN DOESN'T GET THE LAST WORD. The diagnosis doesn't get the last word. The disappointment doesn't get the last word. The grief doesn't get the last word. The unexpected turns of life don't get the last word. GOD DOES. Through Jesus Christ, God has already revealed what His final word will be: LIFE. LOVE. HOPE. RESURRECTION. No matter what chapter of life you're experiencing today, remember that God's promises are greater than the pain you're facing. The story isn't finished. God is still at work. And His final word is a good one. 📖 SCRIPTURE: Revelation 21:1–5 🎬 SERMON SERIES:The Life I Didn't Plan 🎤 MESSAGE:The Last Word 👤 PASTOR:Dennis Lewis 📅 DATE: October 25, 2026 ⛪ CHURCH: Faith Church ❤️ STAY CONNECTED 👍 LIKE this video if the message encouraged you. 💬 COMMENT: What does God's promise to make all things new mean to you? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly sermons, biblical teaching, and messages of Christian hope. ❤️ SHARE this sermon with someone who needs encouragement during a difficult season. Remember: Your circumstances don't get the final word. God does.** Thank you for joining us for worship! Are you new and want to get connected? Do you have a prayer request? Want to receive our weekly eNews? Click here to fill out our online connection card: www.faithum.com/connectioncard If you would like to give an offering online, please click here: http://bit.ly/FaithChurchGiving We hope you have a blessed day! #FaithUM #TheLifeIDidntPlan #TheLastWord #Revelation21 #ChristianSermon #GodMakesAllThingsNew