Sunday Worship Experience - 08/03/2025

Have you ever felt like an outcast due to a label or past mistake? In a heartfelt sermon, Pastor Randy delves into the story of the Syrophoenician woman from Mark 7:24-37, illustrating how Jesus embraces those society often overlooks. Despite cultural norms that considered her beneath the Jews, her unwavering faith caught the attention of Jesus, who reminded us that true worth lies not in labels but in the heart. Pastor Randy draws on his own experiences of feeling outcast and emphasizes how Jesus uses moments of dismissal not as rejection but as opportunities for growth and revelation. He calls on us to challenge our judgments and instead embrace those who are marginalized, echoing the sentiment of John 17: to unify and love one another. As we navigate the complexities of our lives, let us remember that everyone is worthy of God’s love and grace, including ourselves. Pastor Randy urges us to let Jesus rewrite the narratives in our hearts and lives, inviting us to reach out to the strugglers and the outcasts among us. Stand up, step forward, and be the hands and feet of Christ—extending love to those who feel unseen.