When Faith Gets Risky :: The Cross :: Alvin Brown

Posted on February 9, 2025

Home When Faith Gets Risky :: The Cross :: Alvin Brown

Exemple

When Faith Gets Risky :: The Cross :: Alvin Brown

In this powerful sermon titled When Faith Gets Risky, we explore the story of Joseph of Arimathea, a man who took a bold, faith-filled step when others hesitated. 

As a member of the Jewish council and a secret disciple of Jesus, Joseph’s decision to ask for Jesus’ body after the crucifixion wasn’t just an act of bravery—it was a costly, mission-driven risk.

In this message, we unpack the lessons from Joseph’s actions, showing how his journey from passivity to mission can teach us about our own faith:

What does taking a stand for Jesus look like, even when it’s not easy or expected? 

How do we face the costs of identifying with Christ?

And, how can we move from being passive bystanders to active participants in God’s kingdom?

Whether you’re a believer or someone seeking answers, this sermon encourages and challenges us all to reflect on our relationship with Jesus and the tension of what it means to truly follow Him, even when the risks feel high.

Ready to Connect?

Hear from God with timely updates to your inbox, and join us on mission making disciples of Jesus where we live, work, and play.

Worship. Community. Mission.

RELATED SERMONS

Finding Christmas :: Christmas Eve :: Alvin Brown

Finding Christmas isn’t about decorations, traditions, or getting everything just right. ...

Read more →

The Cost of Keeping Score :: A Family Christmas :: Bria Johnson

Truth be told, all families have a way of turning love into a competition of comparing and keeping score. We measure who’s winn...

Read more →

The Cost of Pretending :: A Family Christmas :: Alvin Brown

We all know what it’s like to put something on that doesn’t fit, and that isn’t really us. A version of ourselves meant to ...

Read more →

📲 Get our “Church Center” app!

X