From the very beginning, God’s desire was not religion—it was relationship. Humanity was created to walk with God as beloved sons and daughters, hearing His voice and living in the security of His love. Yet when the enemy introduced lies about the Father in the Garden, mankind became separated from the One who gave them both life and identity.

In this message, Pastor Tim Brannon explores the Father’s eternal plan of redemption and reveals how Jesus came not only to save us from sin, but to reveal the Father and restore us to our true identity. Through Scripture, we discover the profound shift from knowing God as a distant authority to experiencing Him as “Abba, Father”—a loving Father who invites us into intimate relationship with Him.

Learn why identity has always been a battleground, how the enemy seeks to keep people separated from their Father, and why understanding who God is directly impacts understanding who we are. As sons and daughters are restored to the Father, they are transformed into His image and empowered to live in the purpose, power, and privilege He intended all along.

Join us as we explore the extravagant love of the Father—a love that seeks the lost, restores the broken, reveals our true identity, and calls us home.

Scriptures Referenced: Genesis 3, Revelation 13:8, Mark 14:36, Luke 10:22, John 14:9, Matthew 6:9, Colossians 2:9, 1 John 3:1, Luke 19:10, Romans 8:19, Romans 8:29, Romans 12:2

Liberty City Methodist Church | June 21, 2026

In this message from 2 Corinthians 13 and 1 Corinthians 11, Pastor Tim Brannon challenges believers to turn their attention inward rather than outward. While the Corinthian church was busy questioning Paul’s authority and criticizing others, Paul issued a sobering command that still speaks to the Church today: “Examine yourselves.”

What does it mean to truly be in the faith? How do we avoid becoming religious without being transformed? And what happens when sacred things become familiar, routine, and treated as common?

As the Church prepares to receive Holy Communion, this message explores the importance of self-examination, repentance, reverence, and spiritual authenticity. Discover why Communion is more than a ritual—it is a proclamation of Christ’s sacrifice—and why God’s warnings, convictions, and corrections are expressions of His mercy.

Before we examine others, Paul reminds us to examine ourselves. Before we judge others, we must allow God to search our own hearts.

Join us as we reflect on one of the most penetrating and practical commands in Scripture and prepare our hearts to encounter Christ at His table.

Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Corinthians 11:26–32

Special guest Pastor John Tsironis from Hope Church in Akron, Ohio