This week, we learn how to be generous as a church community. Johnny talks about problem of Peter’s separation from the Gentiles on Galatians 2, and how this story is applicable to our current day lives. At the end, Johnny sits down with Rod Nuñez and Juan Esteban Saravia to have a conversation about cultural differences.

After our sermon series on what it means to be the people of God generally, Johnny begins a new sermon series covering the vision and values of Christ Church Vienna specifically. Today, he covers what it means to be a Gospel-driven church. Being in-step with the Gospel means having a deeper understanding of the fact that it’s not works that save you, but faith in Jesus Christ. Even Peter had to be rebuked by Paul to understand this message, which means its an easy one to forget. Rather than works of the law, which literally refers to the Mosaic law of the Old Testament, a modern Christian turns to their own cultural significance and success as a measure of justification. We can turn what should be something subjective about our lives and turn it into a measuring stick for others. Once we better understand the Gospel’s message of hope for everybody regardless of success or stature, we can better fulfill our role as a church meant for sinners who are looking for God.

Short sermon on “The Gospel” from Galatians 1:1-5 followed by a God-in-Life tesimony by Freddy Villanueva. Testimony begins at minute 12 of the recording.

*Unfortunately, the main Audio Recording was corrupted so sound quality for this sermon recording is poor.

At the Baptism of Jesus, God the Father declares him to be “My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” This affirmation of Jesus’s Identity inaugurates and confirms him to the chosen servant. His identity reveals, leads to and drives his missional calling and vocation.