Winning Together | Christian Putman and Justin Kreissig

Main message: The sermon argues that Jesus calls his church to live as a unified people in covenant, not as consumers in a contract. Because of what Christ has done, believers should commit to one another, serve, obey his commands, and pursue his mission together.

Key points:

• The church is the “called-out” people of God, not just attendees at a building.
• Jesus’ prayer in John 17 shows that unity is central to the church’s witness.
• A covenant mindset says “I will,” while a contract mindset is transactional and conditional.
• Biblical covenants and the example of Nehemiah show a whole-community commitment to God.
• The church should be committed to Christ’s mission: making disciples, serving, using gifts, and not neglecting gathering together.
• Believers are called to move from self-centered thinking to obedient, Spirit-led living, all because Jesus gave himself for them.

Scriptures mentioned: Matthew 4:19, John 17, Exodus 20, Exodus 24:3, Genesis 9, Genesis 12, Exodus, 1 Samuel, Nehemiah 9, Nehemiah 10, Mark 6, Luke 10, Acts 1, Romans 12:1, Proverbs 24:16, 2 Peter 3, Matthew 28, Matthew 5, 2 Corinthians 8, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 14:33, Ephesians 4