The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: A Call to Courage, Truth, and Gospel Action - Pause-less reupload

n this poignant sermon, GraceLife Church addresses the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of TurningPoint USA, which occurred on Wednesday, September 10th, at a university campus in Utah. The speaker conveys the profound grief and devastation felt by many over the loss of a 31-year-old husband, father of two young children, and a perceived "brother in Christ" who was a courageous champion of truth and the gospel.
The sermon deeply explores why this tragic event happened:
• The world's hatred for Charlie Kirk is presented as an extension of its hatred for Christ, who testifies that its deeds are evil, as stated in John 7:7.
• It highlights how politics has become intensely religious, with one's worldview (shaped by religious convictions) fundamentally dictating political beliefs. Therefore, truth, especially when it challenges prevailing ideologies, is inherently offensive because it finds its source in Christ.
• The cultural phenomenon of "expressive individualism" is identified, where meaning and personhood are anchored in one's own feelings and desires. Consequently, any contradiction of these beliefs is perceived as a hateful threat, a form of "violence" against one's very existence, leading to an extreme reaction, as tied to Romans 1:28's description of a depraved mind.
• Jesus' warning in John 16:1-4 about followers being made outcasts and killed by those who believe they are "offering service to God" (or, in application, to the betterment of mankind) is also discussed.
The appropriate response to this event is outlined in several ways:
• Immense grief is deemed entirely appropriate due to the sheer evil of the act, the profound loss suffered by his family, and the shocking celebration of his death by some. The speaker suggests that God in His providence intended for this event to deeply impact believers.
• This grief, however, should be coupled with hope because Charlie Kirk knew Christ and is now in the blessed presence of his Savior (1 Thessalonians 4:13).
• The event also calls for worship of a glorious God and a phenomenal Savior who secured Charlie Kirk's salvation.
• A call to prayer is made for the assassin, Tyler Robinson, for his salvation and humble contrition, as well as for justice, specifically the death penalty, which is sanctioned by both scripture and the state of Utah. It is affirmed that these two prayers are not mutually exclusive.
Looking at what happens now, the speaker anticipates a massive impact, describing it as a "spiritual awakening" where the gospel will go forth with increased power. Already, testimonies indicate people are investigating Charlie's faith, reading the Bible, and seeking out church. The assassination, far from silencing him, has galvanized support; his wife's courageous public address led to 18,000 new chapter requests for TurningPoint USA, nearly doubling their previous total, making his voice "louder now than it ever was". This moment is seen as a pivotal "turning point" for the gospel, Christ, truth, and politically, exposing leftism as an "ideology of death" and urging abandonment of its "irredeemable" Marxist agenda.
Finally, the sermon issues a direct call to action:
• This moment demands courage from believers. The speaker encourages listeners to "let the courage of Charlie Kirk put steel in your spine" and not fear those who can only kill the body (Matthew 10:28).
• There is a plea for "an army of Charlies" to rise up, enter the public square, and courageously testify to the truth and the excellencies of Jesus Christ.
• The message reminds listeners to count the cost of following Christ (Luke 9:23).
• Crucially, it emphasizes that political conservatism alone is not enough; all individuals need to humble themselves, acknowledge their sin, turn from it, and believe in Jesus Christ as the only way to receive forgiveness, eternal life, and entrance into God's kingdom.

Links:
Grace Life Charity of Edmonton
https://gracelife.ca/

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