Run Hard. Live Free. Stay Uncivilized.

The worst thing that can happen to a fighter is that he becomes civilized—and the worst thing that can happen to a church is that it gets comfortable.

In this passionate, transitional message from 1 Corinthians 9, Pastor Chris calls the church to a life of gospel grit - because the gospel is worth it. Drawing from Paul’s imagery of athletic discipline and inspired by scenes from the Rocky films, this sermon is a charge to live with urgency, purpose, and discomfort for the sake of Christ.

- Why running hard means living a life poured out for the gospel

- What it truly means to live free—and how that freedom leads us to serve

- Why comfort is the greatest danger to the church in our generation

- How the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25, The Message) speaks directly to playing not to lose

- A powerful closing commission to take up the mission that no one else can carry but you

If you’ve ever felt like your faith has settled into safe routines, this message will shake you, encourage you, and remind you that you were never called to comfort.

You were called to run.