#25 - Free in Christ

Pastors Joel and Brandon recap Hopewell’s biggest Family Fun Day yet—complete with fireworks, games, and (nearly) 5,000 gospel packets gone for Halloween outreach. Missed a packet? A shareable link to “The Story” film is coming this week so you can post it on social and even track global impact.

They also unpack Sunday’s message from Colossians 2: Jesus sets us free from legalism—we’re made right with God by grace through faith, and our obedience flows from gratitude and the Spirit’s power (see Romans 6–8). Plus: why methods must never replace the mission, how traditions can become idols, and what it means to “set your mind on things above” (Col. 3).

In this episode:
Family Fun Day highlights & why the gospel packets matter
How to share “The Story” online and track reach
Freedom from legalism: grace-driven, Spirit-empowered obedience
Guarding against mission drift & preference-based church culture
Looking ahead: setting our minds on Christ in everyday life

Call to action:
Watch for the “The Story” link on our socials this week—share it and pray over who sees it.

If you have questions about this sermon or your own faith journey, email us at Each week, we’ll select a few to answer right here on the show.

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