2026 Jan 18 - Morning Sermon Reflection: Contend for the Faith
Hymn 34, “God gave to us this day of days,” set a solemn and worshipful tone for today’s service.
Today’s sermon from Jude 3–4 was both sobering and deeply needed. The central message was clear: the church must contend for the faith.
The illustration from Winston Churchill standing in the trenches helped me see Jude’s situation more clearly. Jude wanted to write about our shared salvation, but instead found himself writing a warning letter. The church was under spiritual attack, and he had to rally believers to stand firm.
What struck me most was the emphasis that this battle is not mainly against the world outside the church, but against those who quietly enter the church and distort God’s grace into a license for sin. The greatest danger comes from within.
This reminded me that we are not defending personal preferences or cultural opinions. We are holding fast to the faith once delivered to the saints — the unchanging truth of the Gospel. While the world constantly changes, the Word of God does not.
I was challenged to ask myself:
- Do I truly understand what I believe and why?
- Am I discerning teaching by its fruit, not its appearance?
- Am I willing to stand for truth, even when it is difficult?
The closing example about a priceless painting that was sold for almost nothing reminded me that if we fail to defend the faith, it is not because the faith has little value, but because we have not yet seen how precious it truly is.
May God give His church wisdom, courage, and faithfulness to hold fast to His truth.
Scripture Focus: Jude 3–4
Theme: Contend for the Faith
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