Reverence

Message Overview:

What does it truly mean to fear the Lord? In this challenging and deeply activating Sunday message, Pastor Austin Rumpel unpacks the core church value of Reverence. True reverence isn't about legalism; it stems from knowing we are the righteousness of God in Christ while carrying a biblical hatred for evil, pride, and arrogance.

Pastor Austin seamlessly ties the fear of the Lord to personal responsibility, reminding us that our decisions—much like Adam and Eve's in the garden—have a profound impact on our families, our city, and our church. Coupled with a sobering look at church membership and "counting the cost" by Robert Springfield, this service is a rallying cry to stop quitting, close the gaps in the spiritual wall, and rise up as strong men and women of God who fight the good fight of faith.

Key Sections in this Message:

Evangelism & Revival Vision: A celebration of recent salvations and a call to local outreach, reminding the church that reaching the lost is at the heartbeat of everything we do.

Counting the Cost of Family: Robert Springfield shares from the Book of Joshua, illustrating how individual sin affects the whole camp and why stepping into church membership requires a reverent, committed heart.

Reverence & Hating Evil: A deep dive into Proverbs 8:13. To fear God means to love what He loves and hate what He hates—including the demonic forces that keep people bound and the pride that keeps believers stagnant.

Why You Cannot Quit: An intense, prophetic challenge to modern Christian culture. Pastor Austin addresses the fatherless epidemic, spiritual apathy, and isolation, calling believers to recognize the weight of their personal responsibility and the lives attached to their obedience.

Standing Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Unpacking 1 Corinthians 16:13, the message concludes with a visual illustration of spiritual warfare. When one soldier leaves the line, the whole family is exposed. It's time to stand firm and hold the line.