In his sermon "How To Lead Yourself Into Temptation," Pastor Adam reminded us that while God never tempts us, we often create the conditions for temptation ourselves by drifting from His presence and guidance.

Today’s gathering was a celebration of God’s faithfulness and a call to deeper spiritual awareness. We began by commissioning a team heading to serve our sister church in the Dominican Republic, reminding ourselves that God’s work is global and that we are privileged to participate in it. This partnership is a living testimony that the Church is bigger than any one location, and that our prayers and support matter for those serving and being served.

We also celebrated the completion of our renovated kids’ space, a tangible investment in the next generation. The vision behind this project is not just about new rooms or fun games, but about creating environments where children can encounter the gospel in ways that are meaningful for their stage of life. By intentionally structuring our ministries to meet kids where they are, we are shaping worldviews and preparing young hearts for a lifetime of faith. The generosity of our church family has made this possible, and it’s a reminder that sacrificial giving is a form of worship and a way to participate in God’s ongoing story.

Turning to the teaching, we focused on the final petition of the Lord’s Prayer: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” Temptation is a universal experience, but it’s important to remember that God does not tempt us. Instead, He provides a way out when we are tempted. Temptation itself is not sin—Jesus Himself was tempted—rather, it’s our response that matters. The enemy’s strategy is to create conditions that activate our old sinful nature, but our identity in Christ means we are not defined by our past or our struggles.

We explored four subtle ways we can inadvertently lead ourselves into temptation: staying in discouragement, harboring a critical spirit, maintaining a frantic schedule, and neglecting worship. Each of these opens the door for the enemy to work, but God offers us tools to resist. Standing on His promises, practicing encouragement, embracing Sabbath rest, and choosing to worship—especially in difficult times—are all ways to fight back. Worship, in particular, is a powerful weapon; when we worship, the enemy flees, and our hearts are realigned with God’s truth. The challenge is to make worship a lifestyle, not just a Sunday activity, and to claim our homes and lives as places where God is honored above all.

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0:00 Welcome
00:19 DR Commissioning
02:54 The Lion And The Lamb
07:18 I Speak Jesus
12:38 Living Hope + Doxology
18:35 Prayer
20:07 Announcements
25:21 Message
01:05:37 That's My King
01:09:30 Send-Off