What does it look like to speak the truth of the gospel when doing so feels uncomfortable, unpopular, or even frightening?

In this Sunday Spark message, Pastor Zach reflects on Paul’s proclamation of Christ crucified, Jesus’ call for us to be salt and light, and Isaiah’s vision of a faithful people who loosen the bonds of injustice, care for the vulnerable, and become “repairers of the breach.”

This sermon reminds us that God’s wisdom often looks foolish to a world built on power, division, and fear. The message of the cross calls us instead toward humility, mercy, justice, solidarity, and courageous truth-telling.

We may feel weak. Our knees may shake. Our voices may tremble. But the church is still called to shine light into dark places, bring the flavor of God’s kingdom into the world, and preach the gospel—even when our voic ...