Pastor Lynward Hunter’s message, Contending Faith, urged believers to actively defend and live out their faith in a world filled with deception, distraction, and compromise. Drawing from Jude and Colossians, he emphasized the link between right believing and right living—encouraging the church to remain steadfast, discerning, and rooted in Christ. He reminded listeners that contending faith is not combative but courageous and graceful, requiring believers to stay spiritually grounded, nurture their relationship with God, and persevere even when results seem delayed. Through illustrations like the Chinese bamboo tree, Pastor Hunter highlighted that faith’s growth often happens beneath the surface, and steadfast perseverance will ultimately produce a bountiful harvest.