{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Be True To This","description":"Are we still standing firm in who God has called us to be, or have we compromised our Christian identity? Pastor Donnie McClurkin delivers a timely and convicting message calling the Church back to biblical alignment and Christ-centered living. Drawing from Ephesians 4:11-13, he reminds us that God established apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to perfect the saints and edify the Body of Christ, not to dilute truth or mirror culture. In this sermon, Pastor McClurkin challenges believers\u2014especially parents\u2014to intentionally instill biblical identity and values in the next generation, comparing it to the pledge of allegiance that shapes national identity. He addresses how the Church has, in many ways, lost its image and urges a return to holiness, truth, and unwavering commitment to Christ. This message is a call to reject sin, embrace righteousness, and be spiritually prepared for the warfare every believer must face. A strong Christian identity is rooted in Scripture, reinforced through godly leadership, and lived out boldly\u2014without compromise\u2014in a world that constantly challenges truth. Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13 &amp;nbsp; We stream live every Sunday at 11 am and every Wednesday at 8 pm. Visit our website: https:\/\/perfectingfaithchurch.com&amp;nbsp; Connect with us on social media!&amp;nbsp; Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PerfectingFaithChurch\/&amp;nbsp; Instagram:  https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/perfectingfaithchurch\/ Threads: https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@perfectingfaithchurch&amp;nbsp; X:  https:\/\/x.com\/PFCNY &amp;nbsp; Tiktok:  https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@perfectingfaithchurch ","author_name":"Perfecting Faith Church with Pastor Donnie McClurkin","author_url":"http:\/\/perfectingfaith.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40053910\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40053910"}