Apr 20, 2025
The Reason Jesus had to Rise
By: Jeff Riley
Series: Individual messages
This Easter sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus' resurrection, emphasizing its necessity in defeating death and sin. Pastor Jeff delves into why death is unnatural, how Christ's resurrection stripped Satan of power over death, and the transformative impact this victory should have on believers' lives. The sermon challenges listeners to embrace Jesus as King, not just Savior, and to live lives marked by genuine repentance and faith.
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- Apr 20, 2025The Reason Jesus had to Rise
Apr 20, 2025The Reason Jesus had to RiseBy: Jeff RileySeries: Individual messagesThis Easter sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus' resurrection, emphasizing its necessity in defeating death and sin. Pastor Jeff delves into why death is unnatural, how Christ's resurrection stripped Satan of power over death, and the transformative impact this victory should have on believers' lives. The sermon challenges listeners to embrace Jesus as King, not just Savior, and to live lives marked by genuine repentance and faith.
- Apr 13, 2025Misunderstanding Majesty
Apr 13, 2025Misunderstanding MajestyBy: Jeff RileySeries: Individual messagesThis sermon explores the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, emphasizing the contrast between the people's expectations of a political savior and Jesus' true purpose as a spiritual redeemer. Pastor Jeff highlights how Jesus fulfilled prophecy and demonstrated humility by riding on a donkey, symbolizing peace rather than war. The sermon challenges listeners to examine their motivations for following Christ and to recognize sin as the true enemy, rather than external circumstances. It concludes by encouraging believers to be willing to be misunderstood for the sake of faithfully representing Christ.
- Apr 6, 2025Whose Glory are you Seeking?
Apr 6, 2025Whose Glory are you Seeking?By: Jeff RileySeries: 1st & 2nd SamuelThis sermon explores the concept of God's glory and our relationship with Him, emphasizing that God is not here to serve us, but we are here to serve Him. Pastor Jeff warns against treating God like a waiter or using religious objects and rituals as substitutes for a genuine relationship with God. He stresses the importance of repentance and living for God's glory rather than relying on empty traditions or misused spiritual phrases.
- Mar 30, 2025None of His words will Fall
Mar 30, 2025None of His words will FallBy: Jeff RileySeries: 1st & 2nd SamuelThis sermon explores the power and permanence of God's word through the story of Samuel's calling. It emphasizes that God's word never fails and has the power to shape reality. Pastor Jeff challenges believers to allow God's word to break their pride and sin, rather than having it break them in judgment. It also highlights the importance of submitting to all of Scripture, not just the parts we find agreeable, and encourages regular Bible reading as the primary way to hear from God.
- Mar 23, 2025Rejecting Passivity
Mar 23, 2025Rejecting PassivityBy: Jeff RileySeries: 1st & 2nd SamuelThis sermon addresses the issue of male passivity and its detrimental effects on families, churches, and communities. Drawing from the biblical account of Eli and his sons, Pastor Jeff emphasizes the importance of men taking active leadership roles in their spheres of influence. He challenges men to be engaged, disciplined, and spiritually proactive in their homes and relationships, setting a godly tone and protecting those under their care.