Pastor delved into John 8:2-11, the story of the woman caught in adultery. Despite questions about its original placement in Scripture, we explored its profound truths about God's mercy, grace, and call to transformation. The sermon highlighted Jesus' wisdom in dealing with the Pharisees' trap and His compassionate yet firm approach to the accused woman. It emphasized the balance between God's forgiveness and His expectation for us to pursue holiness.
- Sep 15, 2024Mercy in the Sand: Understanding Grace and Transformation
Sep 15, 2024Mercy in the Sand: Understanding Grace and TransformationBy: Jeff RileySeries: Gospel of John
Pastor delved into John 8:2-11, the story of the woman caught in adultery. Despite questions about its original placement in Scripture, we explored its profound truths about God's mercy, grace, and call to transformation. The sermon highlighted Jesus' wisdom in dealing with the Pharisees' trap and His compassionate yet firm approach to the accused woman. It emphasized the balance between God's forgiveness and His expectation for us to pursue holiness.
- Sep 13, 2024Thirsty for Christ: Understanding True Spiritual Fulfillment
Sep 13, 2024Thirsty for Christ: Understanding True Spiritual FulfillmentBy: Jeff RileySeries: Gospel of JohnThis sermon explores Jesus' proclamation at the Feast of Tabernacles, where He offers living water to those who thirst. The pastor emphasizes that only Jesus can truly satisfy spiritual thirst, contrasting this with various inadequate ways people try to quench their spiritual longing. The sermon delves into the role of the Holy Spirit in glorifying Christ and transforming biblical truths into lived realities for believers. It challenges Christians to examine their spiritual lives and seek a genuine, overflowing relationship with God through the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Aug 20, 2024Judge with Right Judgment
Aug 20, 2024Judge with Right JudgmentBy: Jeff RileySeries: Gospel of JohnWe're reminded that true judgment comes not from appearances, but from aligning our hearts with God's will. The passage beautifully illustrates how Jesus challenged the superficial judgments of His time, urging us to look deeper and judge with right discernment. This connects to our own lives, as we often make snap judgments based on appearances or traditions rather than God's principles. We're called to root our judgments in Scripture, seek understanding before passing judgment, and balance compassion with truth. Most importantly, we're urged to examine our own hearts before judging others, a practice that can transform our relationships and spiritual growth.
- Aug 11, 2024Feel the Hate
- Aug 4, 2024Responding to the Hard Words of Jesus