March 1, 2026
Roots | How Salvation Works - What Do Christians Do?
God is seeking a community to join Him in His mission to bless and save the world. Israel was out of Egypt, where their purpose had been clear: make bricks! What was their purpose now? At the foot of Mount Sinai, before they take another step, God has a proposal.
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Exodus 19:3-8
Questions:
- Tell the story from your life where you committed to be with another person, like on a road trip, vacation, business venture, or marriage? How did that commitment play out?
- Identify the 3 parts of their story that God wanted the Israelites to remember. Are there 3 similar parts in your story with God?
- From what you know, what did it mean for Israel to obey (Shema) God and keep his covenant? (For example, daily, weekly, monthly sacrifices and Sabbaths). What does it look like to “Shema” God in your life?
- What did it mean for Israel to be a ‘kingdom of priests and a holy nation”? What could that look for SPL?
- Talk about ways that you can bless the world this week.
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Recent Sermons
Isaiah 1:15-20-Join us for "Unshakeable," a new sermon series exploring the epic images God gave His people in Isaiah. We begin with a call to repentance.
1 Samuel 24:1-22 - David chose inconvenience and risk when he could have chosen an easier life. Jesus calls us to do the same—to “Go!” even when it costs us, because sometimes our inconvenience helps someone else find Life.
2 Samuel 24:18-25-After his second colossal failure, David refused to cheap out on his sacrifice. See how God used his obedience to end a plague and build the Temple.
1 Samuel 23:14-18-Using the life of David, we’re taking four weeks to look at four essential practices that Christians have devoted themselves to for two thousand years: Gather, Grow, Give and Go. These practices are what Jesus has always called his church to do. This week we’re talking about growing … together.
1 Samuel 17:32-Join as we begin a 4-week series exploring the Vision of St. Paul’s through the life of David. Discover four essential practices Jesus has called His church to for 2,000 years: Gather, Grow, Give, and Go. This week, we begin with Gather—why gathering together matters and what it means to be the church.
Colossians 4:2-9 - Prayer isn’t meant to be an afterthought—it’s an invitation to stay connected to God. Paul’s final words challenge us to pray with purpose, keep our eyes open for what God is doing, and look for opportunities to share Jesus. A great way to wrap up a letter—and launch us into the world God loves.
