First Light Contemporary Service

Pastor Kenny Baskins, in his sermon titled "What Is A Christian?" illuminates what it truly means to be Christian by exploring the nature and essence of Christianity. He began his sermon by encouraging forgiveness and expressing the necessity of joyful obedience, anchoring it in the love and forgiveness we receive from God through Jesus Christ. The pastor then describes the scene of Jesus' last supper during Passover, using this to emphasize the importance of remembrance and gratitude for God's grace throughout history .His sermon took an instructive turn by tying the act of communion directly to Jesus' words during the Passover meal, where he gave a fresh significance to bread and wine as symbols of his sacrifice. He reminded the congregants of the profound meaning behind the sacrament of communion - Jesus' body broken for them, and his blood shed for their sins.Further, Pastor Baskins delves into the book of Colossians where apostle Paul portrays Christ as the image of God, the creator, underlining that a Christian is indeed a person in whom Christ dwells and who holds the hope of glory within them. He stressed on the importance of maintaining a personal relationship with Jesus as Lord and Savior and living in a way that mirrors His love and teachings.Pastor Baskins ended his sermon on an encouraging note using Psalm 118:24 as a reminder that every day is a divine gift and must be rejoiced in. He also urged the congregation to stay steadfast in their faith, keep their focus on the teachings of Christ, and to continue praying for him and Sherri as they venture into the next phase of their ministry.To sum up, Pastor Baskins' sermon probed the essence of Christianity and stressed the fundamental facets of Christian life such as maintaining a personal relationship with Jesus, understanding the true meaning of communion, and the importance of unwavering faith. He encouraged the congregation to see every day as God's gift and to stay devoted to Christ's teachings.