You Are Here

Mar 9, 2025    Thomas Bates

For this sermon, Pastor Thomas drew inspiration from a sabbatical he and his wife enjoyed in Colorado to explore the theme of identity in one's Christian journey, asking, "Where are you?" in relation to faith. Using Barna Group statistics, he highlighted a disconnect between wanting to grow in faith and finding fulfillment in one's relationship with God. He explored the roles of believer, follower, and abider, suggesting that while believing and following are essential, they may not fully capture the intended relationship with Christ. He emphasized the concept of being an "abider," citing John 15, where abiding in Christ fosters intimacy with God and spiritual fruitfulness. Pastor Thomas encouraged identifying as believers, followers, and abiders to foster meaningful conversations about faith, concluding with a prayer for deeper intimacy with God.