What is the church for, if not to offer mercy, grace, truth, and love—even when loving someone is difficult?

In this Sunday Spark message, Pastor Zach reflects on Jesus calling Matthew the tax collector and then sharing a meal with those labeled as sinners. When questioned, Jesus answers, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick,” reminding us that he came not to call the righteous, but sinners.

Through the witness of pastor and civil rights worker Will Campbell, this sermon explores the radical and sometimes uncomfortable truth that God’s love does not disappear when people fail, face accusation, or cause harm. Grace does not ignore truth, accountability, repentance, or justice—but it refuses to abandon anyone.

We are all in need of healing. We are all bearers of God’s image. And, somehow, God lov ...