This week we examine Luke 11:37-54, where Jesus dines with a Pharisee and rebukes the religious leaders for their hypocrisy. Pastor Jared emphasizes that Jesus gave even the Pharisees a chance, and uses the metaphor of a cup to illustrate the need for inner cleansing through Jesus' blood rather than outward religious observance.
Run to the Light
This week, Pastor Jared teaches on the theme of light and darkness from John 3 and Luke 11, emphasizing that believers are bearers of the light, not the light itself. He addresses how Satan can pose as light, and encourages the congregation to dwell on what is true and honorable, and to commit to daily time with God.
The Sign of Jonah
Pastor Dusty talks about the necessity of faith over signs, using the story of the rich man and Lazarus and the sign of Jonah to illustrate that Jesus' death and resurrection are the ultimate sign for belief. He challenges believers to live as signs of God's transformative power and warns against being deceived by counterfeit signs.
Don't Believe Everything You Hear
Pastor Jared addresses recent cultural questions about the Bible's reliability and canon, responding to public figures who misuse non-canonical texts to support modern ideologies. He explains the criteria for biblical canonicity, debunks claims about hidden books, and encourages believers to trust and study Scripture.
Can We Trust the Bible?
Can we really trust the Bible? In this message, Pastor Jared examines how Scripture has been preserved throughout history, addresses claims about “hidden” or changed books, and points to the historical evidence supporting the Bible’s reliability. Most importantly, discover why we can confidently open God’s Word, hear from the Holy Spirit, and allow Scripture to transform our lives.
God Detests Divisiveness
Pastor Jared addresses the church's need to avoid divisive arguments and focus on advancing God's kingdom. He encourages believers to discern between essential doctrines, secondary differences, and mere opinions, and warns against being misled by online influencers.
Fill the House
Pastor Jared delivers a sermon on Luke 11:24-26, warning against leaving one's life spiritually empty after removing negative influences. He emphasizes the need to fill the 'house' with Jesus as master, not just behavioral modification, and illustrates the dangers of self-mastery and the importance of a genuine relationship with Christ.
The Power of Jesus
Many people stop praying about their biggest problems, like addiction or loneliness, fearing disappointment. However, Jesus is a demon-casting-out God, and through the Holy Spirit, He can remove obstacles that keep you from Him. You should pray about these big problems, trusting God's method and timing, and let Him work through you.
The Lord's Prayer
Pastor Jared delivers a sermon on prayer, addressing common misconceptions and teaching the Lord's Prayer as a model for genuine communication with God. He emphasizes the importance of heartfelt prayer over superstition and vain repetition, and outlines biblical conditions for answered prayer.
Martha, Martha
This week, Pastor Jared delivers a sermon on the biblical story of Martha and Mary from Luke 10:38-42. He addresses the pitfalls of busyness and anxiety, urging listeners to prioritize time with Jesus and focus on what is truly necessary.
The Good Samaritan
Pastor Jared delivers a sermon on the Parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke chapter 10, emphasizing that the story is ultimately about Jesus' sacrificial love and salvation. He connects the parable to Jesus' journey to Jerusalem and challenges listeners to both receive and emulate that compassion.
Finding Joy in Trials
This week, Pastor Jared brings a message from James 1, focusing on finding joy in trials, seeking wisdom from God, and understanding the progression of temptation and sin. He emphasizes the importance of free will, sitting with God in pain, and the need for confession and salvation.
Ready, Set, Now Go
Pastor Rahemin emphasizes that the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, urging believers to move from being mere believers to obedient followers who run their faith race with purpose. The sermon is based on Luke 10:1-16, where Jesus sends out 72 disciples in pairs to prepare the way for his coming.
A Kingdom of Priests
This week, Pastor Jared reminds the congregation that they are called to be a kingdom of priests, not just pastors or worship leaders. He emphasizes that every believer has the same Holy Spirit and is equipped to share the gospel. The sermon focuses on four key lessons from Luke 9: humility, unity, purpose, and counting the cost of discipleship.
Plant Your Faith
Pastor Jared delivers a sermon on Luke 9:37-44, focusing on the disciples' inability to cast out a demon and Jesus' teaching on faith. He explores why believers struggle to trust God despite witnessing His past faithfulness, using the mustard seed analogy to encourage planting and growing faith. The sermon challenges listeners to stop living in the 5-20% of what they don't understand and instead trust God based on what He has already done.
Transfiguration
Pastor Jared delivers a message on the Transfiguration of Jesus from Luke 9:28-36, exploring the significance of Moses and Elijah appearing with Jesus. He connects the event to Old Testament prophecies and emphasizes that Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. The sermon concludes with a warning against idolizing people or ministries, urging listeners to focus on Jesus and read the Bible for themselves.
Who Do You Say That I Am?
Pastor Jared delivers a sermon on Luke chapter 9 and the call to take up one's cross daily. He discusses the historical context of Caesarea Philippi, the meaning of Peter as a 'rock,' and the necessity of denying oneself to follow Christ. The sermon concludes with a baptism.
Be Strong and Courageous
This week, Pastor Jared encourages men to embrace their God-given role as warriors and leaders. He contrasts cultural narratives that denigrate masculinity with the biblical command to 'be strong and courageous' from Deuteronomy and Joshua. The message focuses on men waking up from spiritual complacency, taking responsibility for their families, and fighting spiritual battles.
What's in Your Hand?
Pastor Dusty touches on Christian discipleship and evangelism, urging believers to live out the fruit of the Spirit and actively share their faith. He uses the biblical story of Moses and the commissioning of the twelve disciples to illustrate that God equips believers with authority and power to overcome fear and multiply the kingdom. The message emphasizes the importance of having a mentor, a peer, and a disciple in one's spiritual journey.
Keep Reaching
Pastor Rahemin delivers a sermon on faith, using the biblical story of the woman with the issue of blood from Luke 8. Faith requires action. The core message is to keep reaching for God despite suffering, trusting that He will transform life's bitter ingredients into something good.
