Series: Faith & Football
September 28, 2025 | Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross
Every step of the faith journey isn’t easy—but we’re never walking it alone. God gives us the strength to face new challenges, hard moments, and even the unexpected paths we never thought we’d travel. Along the way, God surrounds us with people to lift us up and encourage us when we lose our stride. This sermon will remind you of the One who equips us for the journey and the community that walks beside us.
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That’s the hope and challenge of discipleship. Following Jesus is not about having all the answers or checking off a spiritual to-do list. It’s about staying open—open to new lessons, fresh insights, and unexpected encounters with God’s presence. Just as a football team keeps practicing, adapting, and striving for improvement, we too are called to keep pressing forward in our walk of faith.
Maybe you’re in a stage of life that feels settled or predictable. Maybe you think you’ve seen it all or learned it all. But what if God still has more to show you? What if there’s a new skill to practice, a new perspective to gain, or a new playbook for your spiritual growth? So, here’s the question: how can you remain open to learning something new from God this season?