Sermon Notes

1. Breaking the False Narrative About Gen Z Pastor Jordan opened by confronting the stigma surrounding Generation Z — the idea that they’re “too far gone,” “too woke,” or uninterested in God. He reminded us that calling any generation hopeless underestimates grace and overestimates sin . The gospel has never needed a supportive culture to change lives. Daniel thrived spiritually in Babylon — a culture completely opposed to God — proving that God can move anywhere, in any gene

🛐 Introduction: Encountering God Changes Everything Throughout Scripture, meeting God leads to transformation — especially in identity. Examples: Abram → Abraham, Sarai → Sarah, Jacob → Israel, Simon → Peter, Saul → Paul. Before God changes your name, He reveals His own — each name showing His nature and relationship with us. Main Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30 🌟 The Seven Names of God Name Meaning Key Insight Jehovah Jireh The Lord Will Provide God sees your need before you d

📖 Main Passage: Acts 27–28 Luke recounts Paul’s journey to Rome—a path marked by storms, shipwrecks, and unexpected detours. Through it all, Paul remains anchored in God’s purpose, proving that even when life bites hard, faith holds firm. 🌪️ 1. The Storm and the Shipwreck (Acts 27) Paul boards a cargo ship as a prisoner, heading to Rome. A violent storm hits, lasting for weeks. The crew tries to hold the ship together with ropes. They throw cargo overboard—sacrificing what

Scripture Focus Philippians 3:13–14 Proverbs 16:3 2 Timothy 4:7     Key Takeaways     •      Live with an endgame mentality .  Don’t just aim for short wins—focus on finishing the race strong.     •     Paul modeled perseverance.  Even through beatings, shipwrecks, and imprisonment, he pressed on toward Christ’s calling.     •     Winning means commitment.  The Christian life isn’t about comfort, it’s about consistency and faithfulness. Three essentials of an endgame mindset: