Tenacious Obedience

University Church of Eugene Sermons

In this episode, we dive into the dynamic interplay of UP, IN, and OUT in the obedience of our spiritual lives: - **UP**: Cultivating our relationship with God through worship and presence. - **IN**: Strengthening our relationships with one another through gathering and community. - **OUT**: Fulfilling our purpose in the wider world through mission and outreach. Drawing on passages such as Romans 1:2-6, Romans 16:26, 1 Peter 1:1-2, 1 John 2:3-6, and John 14:15, 21, we explore how true worship is not just about singing but living under Jesus' lordship. Jesus calls us to obedience, which is the true essence of worship. We’ll discuss the "Shema lifestyle" from Deuteronomy 6:4-5, emphasizing that listening to God inherently involves obeying Him. Our focus will be on practical discipleship—moving from theory to action and the importance of aligning our lives with our professed faith. Obedience to God's call involves taking risks and stepping out of our comfort zones, catalyzing our mission and deepening our faith. We'll highlight the critical balance of orthodoxy (right thinking), orthopraxy (right practice), and orthopathy (right feeling), and how they converge to bring us closer to Jesus. Join us as we learn to hear God's voice and respond with tenacious obedience, transforming our understanding and experience of faith.