Lust and Pride - Street Preaching - 12-9-25

The sermon centers on humanity’s fundamental condition: created in God’s image yet fallen into sin, characterized by the twin sins of lust and pride that distort our identity and lead us to seek fulfillment in temporary, idolatrous pursuits. It argues that all worldly desires—whether for wealth, beauty, status, or pleasure—are ultimately empty and self-destructive, failing to satisfy the deep longing for meaning and peace that only God can fulfill. Drawing from Scripture, particularly 1 John 2:15–16 and the story of the woman at the well, it emphasizes that true satisfaction comes not from self-centered striving but from encountering Christ, who offers living water and inner transformation through His grace. The message calls for a radical reorientation: recognizing our spiritual bankruptcy, surrendering pride, and embracing humility before God, which leads to genuine peace, renewed desires, and a life marked by love and service. Ultimately, salvation is presented not as a religious achievement but as a free gift through faith in Jesus Christ, whose atoning sacrifice satisfies divine justice and restores the soul to its true purpose—eternal communion with God.