Pastor Jerry Lutz's sermon commemorates the tenth anniversary of the Living Word Church merger, emphasizing the importance of remembering the church's mission and identity as Seventh Day Adventists. He cautions against "mission drift," illustrating this with examples like Coca-Cola and Ivy League universities that strayed from their original purposes. Lutz uses biblical examples of memorials and commemorations to highlight God's emphasis on remembering His acts and our purpose. The sermon encourages the congregation to remain focused on their calling to teach, preach, and baptize, continually remembering Christ's sacrifice and their identity as God's people.