This sermon explores the themes of grief, joy, and hope through the story of Lazarus' death and resurrection. It examines Jesus' dual nature as both divine and human, demonstrating His power over death and His compassion for human suffering. Tim emphasizes the importance of grieving while maintaining hope in Christ's promise of eternal life, and encourages believers to support one another in times of sorrow.
- Dec 22, 2024Grief and Joy: Finding Hope in the Resurrection
Dec 22, 2024Grief and Joy: Finding Hope in the ResurrectionBy: Tim KopkoSeries: Gospel of John
This sermon explores the themes of grief, joy, and hope through the story of Lazarus' death and resurrection. It examines Jesus' dual nature as both divine and human, demonstrating His power over death and His compassion for human suffering. Tim emphasizes the importance of grieving while maintaining hope in Christ's promise of eternal life, and encourages believers to support one another in times of sorrow.
- Dec 15, 2024God’s Glory in our Trials
Dec 15, 2024God’s Glory in our TrialsBy: Jeff RileySeries: Gospel of John
This sermon explores the challenging concept of suffering in the Christian life, focusing on Jesus' deliberate delay in responding to Lazarus's illness. It emphasizes that God's love sometimes involves making us wait, and that all suffering, regardless of its origin, can serve the purpose of bringing glory to God. Pastor Jeff encourages believers to maintain faith and dependence on God during trials, viewing suffering as an opportunity for spiritual growth and a testimony to God's sustaining grace.
- Dec 8, 2024The Saved Stay Saved
Dec 8, 2024The Saved Stay SavedBy: Jeff RileySeries: Gospel of John
This sermon explores the doctrine of eternal security, emphasizing that true believers in Christ cannot lose their salvation. Pastor Jeff delves into Jesus' words in John 10, explaining how God's sovereign grace ensures that those who are genuinely saved will remain saved and addresses common misconceptions about losing salvation and emphasizes the transformative power of genuine faith in Christ.
- Dec 1, 2024Encouragement in Discouragement
Dec 1, 2024Encouragement in DiscouragementBy: Jobin ChackoSeries: Individual messagesThis sermon explores the story of Elijah, focusing on his moment of deep discouragement despite his previous miraculous experiences with God. It emphasizes that even strong believers can face periods of despair, but encourages listeners to seek God's comfort, be honest about their feelings, and trust in God's ongoing plan for their lives. The message highlights the importance of perseverance, the power of God's encouragement, and the potential for renewed purpose after periods of spiritual low.
- Nov 24, 2024Following Your Good Shepherd
Nov 24, 2024Following Your Good ShepherdBy: Jeff RileySeries: Gospel of John
Pastor Jeff explores Jesus' metaphor of the Good Shepherd from John 10, emphasizing how Christ knows, leads, and values His followers. It highlights the intimate relationship between Jesus and believers, the provision and guidance He offers, and the profound worth He places on each individual. The sermon also addresses the human tendency towards foolishness and the need to recognize our dependence on God's wisdom and direction.