Pettisville Missionary Church

Contend for the Faith

Continuing the “Grace and Truth” series, the message walks through Jude 1–11 as a call for believers to contend for the historic Christian faith without becoming either permissive about sin or harshly judgmental. The pastor explains how false teachers distort grace into license and deny Christ’s lordship, then urges the church to defend sound doctrine and demonstrate genuine faith through Spirit-filled living marked by holiness, mercy, and love.

Walking in Truth and Living in Love

Continuing the “Grace and Truth” series through the one-chapter books, the preacher unpacks 3 John by contrasting three responses to the gospel: Gaius’s faithful hospitality, Diotrephes’s prideful self-promotion, and Demetrius’s need for support. He explains how supporting and welcoming ministry workers makes ordinary believers “fellow workers for the truth,” and urges the church to imitate good, reject selfish leadership, and partner joyfully in God’s global mission.

Living as Ambassadors for Christ

Guest speaker Ryan Pain teaches from 2 Corinthians 5:17–20, calling believers, especially the graduating seniors, to embrace their identity as Christ’s ambassadors. Using a historical example of failed diplomacy, he challenges the church to represent Jesus with integrity, kindness, and courage, avoiding obstacles that misrepresent the gospel. He closes by urging practical, outward-focused ministry, loving neighbors, serving the community, and making Jesus known beyond the church walls.

Walking in Love and Truth Together

Pastor CJ preaches from 2 John, urging the church to hold love and obedience together—because real love is anchored in Jesus’ commands. He warns against giving a platform to false teachings about Christ, drawing parallels to today’s podcasts, social media, and influencers who use “Jesus language” without Jesus’ truth. The message calls believers to abide in Jesus as the Truth, so lies become easier to recognize and resist.

Grace-Filled Forgiveness and Reconciliation in Philemon

Pastor Kent launches the “Grace and Truth” series with a message from Philemon, urging believers to extend Christlike grace in strained relationships. He explains why forgiveness is essential because God forgave an unpayable debt and because unforgiveness damages spiritual life and offers practical steps to reconcile: change your thinking, accept the person, deal with the damage, and take the first step. The sermon culminates in communion, calling the church to remember Christ’s mercy and to forgive from a heart of love.