Episode Details

Following Jesus in a broken world means living with both mercy and confidence. From the closing verses of Jude, Pastor Chris Teien shows how believers can reach out to the doubting, rescue those in danger, and rest securely in God’s power to keep His people. Learn how Christ gives courage to show mercy, stand firm, and worship with hope until He returns.

In This Message

1. Reach Out with Courageous Mercy
(Jude 22–23; John 3:16, 36; Romans 6:23; Galatians 6:1; 2 Timothy 2:25–26)
Jude calls believers to show mercy to those who doubt, rescue others from judgment, and help the entangled with careful compassion. The sermon emphasizes sharing the gospel boldly, restoring people gently, and depending on the Holy Spirit while guarding against temptation.

2. Rest Secure in God’s Power to Hold You
(Jude 24; Philippians 1:6; John 10:28–29; Ephesians 1:13–14)
God is able to keep His people from stumbling and bring His work in them to completion. This point reminds believers that salvation rests on Christ’s power and faithfulness, not personal perfection or their ability to hold themselves together.

3. Rejoice in the Hope of Christ’s Eternal Glory
(Jude 24–25; Romans 8:18; Revelation 11:15)
Jude ends with worship, declaring glory, majesty, power, and authority to God through Jesus Christ. The sermon points believers toward the joy of standing before Christ blameless, welcomed, and secure in the eternal kingdom He will fully establish.

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I hope this message helps you understand and apply God’s Word. Find sermon transcripts at Well.faith, learn more at ChrisTeien.com, or come visit us at Rockwell Church in Virginia, Minnesota. If this message encouraged you, I’d love to hear from you at wellfaith24@gmail.com.