This sermon, titled “Saved by Grace Through Faith,” teaches from Ephesians 2:1-10 and Hebrews 11 that every believer’s story begins with being spiritually dead in sin, but is transformed by the words “But God.” Kingston emphasizes that salvation is not earned by good works, church attendance, or personal effort, but is a gift of God’s mercy and grace received through faith in Jesus; good works come after salvation as evidence of a changed life. Aiden then explains that living “through faith” means taking obedient steps before everything is clear, trusting God through uncertainty, and anchoring life in the unchanging truth of God’s character rather than feelings or control. The sermon especially challenges graduates and anyone entering a new season to stop trying to “hold the pen” of their own story, surrender anxiety and control to God, receive His grace with open hands, and walk daily in faith, trust, and truth.