Sermon Guide

Grace & Truth: Zero Tolerance
Pastor Kent Landhuis 

THEME – God does not tolerate impurity and we should not tolerate it either.
TEXT – Deuteronomy 16:18-20

Three purity commandments:

1. Thou shalt not tolerate compromise.

  • Deuteronomy 17:1-5
  • Deuteronomy 5:7-8
  • Deuteronomy 6:4-5
  • Deuteronomy 16:21-22

2. Thou shalt not tolerate “respectable “ sins.   

  • Deuteronomy 7:1-6
  • Matthew 5:48

3. Thou shalt not tolerate injustice.

  • Deuteronomy 16:18- 20
  • Luke 12:16-33
  • Deuteronomy 15:7-8
  • Psalm 41:1

NEXT STEPS

  • What are you worshipping?
  • What impurity are you tolerating?
  • What can you do to advocate for justice?
  • Throw yourself at the foot of the cross!

LENTEN JOURNEY – WEEK 2

“Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” ~ James 4:8

The seven weeks leading up to Easter is Lent. It is a season of confession, renewal, and praise. Use this prayer guide as a tool to help you draw near to God in this season. Meditate on the verse and then pray as prompted.

CONFESSION – For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge. ~Psalm 51:3-4

RENEWAL – May I love the Lord my God, obey his voice, and hold fast to Him. For the Lord is my life and the length of my days. (from Deuteronomy 30:20)

PRAISE – I sought the Lord, and he answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. ~Psalm 34:4-5

Love. Belong. Serve.