Contend for the Faith

The Church is filled with so many different people. All of us are at different points in our faith and seasons of life; we are walking through different things and facing different challenges. However, the Word calls us to consider putting the interests of others above our own. When others are rejoicing, we are instructed to rejoice with them. If they are suffering, be with them in their suffering. For when one suffers, we all suffer, and when one member rejoices, we should join in. At any point, there are two groups in our family: those who rejoice and those who weep. Jude offers us some direction on what to do if we are struggling, to contend for the faith against the lies that subtly creep in, to remember who God is and what He has done, to hate sin, and to strengthen ourselves in the LORD through worship and prayer.

Scripture References from the Sermon

Romans 12:15   |   1 Corinthians 12:26   |   Jude 1:1   |   Jude 1:3   |   Jude 1:5   |   Jude 1:20-21   |   Jude 1:23-25

Discussion Questions

• Discuss some of the testimonies that God is doing in the church as a whole, or your group personally. (Revelation 12:11)
• Why is it important to rejoice with those who are celebrating, especially if you are not in that same season? What happens to your heart when you do?
• Jude 1:1 starts with a posture, not a title. How can you see life through the lens of humility and not entitlement?
• What does it look like for you to ‘contend for the faith’?
• Discuss some of the history of who God has been and what He has done in your life with your group. (Jude 1:5)
• How do you strengthen yourself in what is already available (promises, blessings, Truth, Presence) through prayer, worship, and faith? (Jude 1:20)
•  How can you begin to hate the sin that God hates?

Fill Your City

Prayer Requests From Our Community

• Pray for salvation and strengthening of those wrestling with their relationship with the Lord. 
• Pray for healing, wisdom for doctors, and peace for those diagnosed with heart conditions and defects.
• Pray for Creekside Community Church and Pastor Daniel Sims

Serve Opportunities

• 26 & 28 March – Grace in the Park @ Robins, NC | visit https://graceintheparknc.org/ for details 
• 29 March – Join Sandhills Coalition to help fight hunger locally at the 2026 Sandhills CROP Hunger Walk | visit https://events.crophungerwalk.org/chw/event/sandhillsnc for details

Respond Throughout the Week

Pray – Throughout your week, dedicate time to listening to and speaking with the Lord.	Read – Feed your soul with God’s Word daily. Review the scriptures used in the sermon. There is a link to a Bible reading guide on our website.
Journal – Write a summary of what you’re hearing from God every day. Capture things you’re hearing from Him.	Communion – If Jesus is your savior, consider taking the elements, at home, with your family, or Group. There is a communion guide on our website.
Salvation – Want to give your life to Jesus? Tell someone in your family or your Group.	Worship – Take time to thank God for who He is. Before asking or seeking, just be grateful, and tell your soul that it’s time to bless the Lord.
Intercede – Who is someone in your city who needs prayer this week? Also consider inviting someone to pray for you.	Give – Giving is an expression of the heart, not just your budget, by trusting God with your finances. For ways to give, go to https://gracechurchsp.org/give/.

Event Highlights  |  VBS   |   Easter  |   Restored Health Seminar

• VBS registration opens at 6am on Monday March 30th, so mark your calendars, set your alarms and stay connected to the website to get your spot because it will fill up quickly.
• April 02 & 05 is Easter at Grace Church. Visit https://gracechurchsp.org/landing-page/easter/ for more information.
• April 11th is the  Restored Health Seminar. Find details at https://gracechurchsp.org/events/restored-health-seminar/.