Many people believe following Jesus means choosing between grace and truth—between compassion and conviction.

But Jesus never made that choice.

In “Grace AND Truth: Why Jesus Refuses Our False Choices,” Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. explores how grace and truth are not opposites, but inseparable expressions of the character of God.

Drawing from John 1:14 and John 8:1–11, this message shows how Jesus holds truth firmly without cruelty and extends grace generously without compromise.

This sermon invites us into a deeper discipleship—one that refuses both harshness and avoidance, and instead learns to love the way Jesus loves.

Purple Church is a teaching series from United Church about living faithfully in a divided world—not by choosing sides, but by choosing Christ first.

Scriptures: John 1:14; John 8:1–11

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We are living in a moment where everything is asking for our allegiance—our news feeds, our conversations, our fears, and our hopes.

In this message, “Beyond the Ballot Box,” Pastor Léonce Crump Jr. explores what Jesus teaches about loyalty, citizenship, and the Kingdom of God.

Drawing from Philippians 3:20 and Matthew 22:21, this sermon reframes political anxiety as a discipleship issue and invites us to place our deepest allegiance not in parties or platforms—but in Christ.

This message is not about disengaging from the world. It’s about engaging it differently.

Whether you feel exhausted by political division, unsure how faith and public life intersect, or curious about Christianity, this sermon invites you to consider a deeper, steadier way of living—rooted in the unshakable Kingdom of God.

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Are you busy, successful, and exhausted—but still spiritually dry? You’re not alone.

In this message, we open Psalm 1 to uncover two radically different paths every person must choose: the fast, noisy, shallow way of the world—or the deep, rooted, unwithering life God promises.

This sermon launches our 2026 vision: DEEPER – The Year of Unwithering Life. It’s a call to stop surviving on momentum and start flourishing through deep roots in Christ.

You’ll discover:

• Why cultural success can still leave your soul brittle
• The difference between being busy and being planted
• How Psalm 1 exposes the lie of shallow wisdom
• What it actually means to be rooted, resilient, and fruitful
• Why the unwithering life is not earned through effort—but received through surrender to Jesus

Whether you feel burned out, anxious, spiritually dry, or simply hungry for more, this message invites you to stop chasing chaff and start living from the Source that never runs dry.

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United Church is a diverse, Spirit-filled community in Atlanta uniting people to Jesus and each other.

New here? We’d love to connect with you! Visit https://united.online to learn more about us.

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