Sunday, June 7, 2026 | Sermon by Cole Tuck
In a powerful and convicting sermon, Cole Tuck challenged Christians to evaluate their relationship with God’s Word honestly. While many believers profess faith in Christ, statistics and personal reflection reveal that Bible reading is often neglected in favor of entertainment, social media, and other distractions. The problem is not a lack of access to Scripture—we carry entire libraries of Bible translations in our pockets, but rather a lack of priority and commitment.
Drawing from passages such as Psalm 1, Matthew 4:4, Psalm 119:105, James 1:22, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, and Acts 17:11, Cole emphasized that God’s Word is essential for spiritual growth, guidance, maturity, and preparation for every good work. Just as our physical bodies require daily nourishment, our souls require regular feeding on Scripture. Christians cannot expect spiritual strength, wisdom, or confidence in their faith while neglecting the very source God has provided for those things.
The sermon also highlighted the danger of avoiding Scripture because it challenges us to change. God’s Word shines light into our lives, exposing sin and guiding us toward righteousness. Rather than fearing that light, believers should welcome it and allow it to transform them.
Ultimately, the message was simple yet profound: if we truly love God, we will spend time listening to Him. Reading the Bible is not merely a religious duty, it is the natural response of a heart devoted to Christ. Spiritual maturity begins with hearing God’s Word and continues through faithfully putting it into practice.
Key Talking Points
- How often do we personally read God’s Word outside of church services?
- The greatest obstacle to Bible reading today is not access, but interest.
- We make time for what we truly value.
- Scripture is spiritual nourishment, just as food is physical nourishment.
- God’s Word is a lamp that guides our daily decisions.
- Many avoid Scripture because it exposes areas where change is needed.
- Christians are called to be both hearers and doers of the Word.
- Scripture equips believers for every good work.
- Every Christian is responsible for knowing God’s Word personally.
- A genuine love for God produces a desire to read and obey His Word.
- Spiritual maturity cannot exist apart from regular Bible study.
- Simple obedience often begins with consistently opening God’s Word.