The church as a battleship, not a cruise ship
First Baptist Church Stockton CA·First Baptist Church Stockton CA·1:19:44
This sermon uses the analogy of a battleship versus a cruise ship to describe the church's role. It emphasizes that the church is called to be actively engaged in spiritual battle, not passively consuming spiritual services. The message encourages congregants to be "all in" and committed to the mission of the church.
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