Honest Faith and Transformation
Nicole Unice shared a powerful message at Cherry Hills Community Church about the kind of life Jesus offers—one marked by purpose, freedom, and transformation. She reminded us that real change begins when we are honest about where we are and what we’re truly seeking. Through Scripture, we were invited to reflect on the ways we search for fulfillment in things that can never fully satisfy. The message pointed to God’s grace as the source of healing, renewal, and lasting hope. Ultimately, we were encouraged to follow Jesus with openness and confidence, trusting Him to lead us into a fuller life.
Sermon Notes
Slide 1
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
John 10:10
Slide 2
生き甲斐 [ikigai]
Slide 3
There’s no transformation without honest location.
Slide 4
“But the LORD God called to the man, “Where are you?’”
Genesis 3:9
Slide 5
There is no transformation without honest location.
Slide 6
When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?”
John 1:37-38
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· To be known → We pursue recognition
· To be secure → we pursue control
· To matter → We pursue productivity
· To feel alive → We pursue stimulation
· To belong → We pursue approval
Slide 8
“My people have committed two sins:
They have forsaken me,
the spring of living water,
and have dug their own cisterns,
broken cisterns that cannot hold water.
Jeremiah 2:13
Slide 9
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.
1 Timothy 1:12
Slide 10
Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Timothy 1:13-17
Slide 11
There is no transformation without honest location.
Slide 12
“Many who seem to be without are within, and many who seem to be within are without.”
— Augustine, On Baptism, Book V
Slide 13
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”
Matthew 16:15
Slide 14
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.
Matthew 16:24-25
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There is no transformation without honest location.
Slide 16
Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.
Ephesians 3:12