Episodios

  • The Sin of Snobbery | James 2:1-13
    Apr 28 2024
    Pastor Marty spoke to how favoritism is inconsistent with our faith in Jesus. He speaks on James 2:1-13 showing the command James gives us to show no favoritism as all are equal in God's eyes. He then gives us four different ways to apply this to our lives.
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  • A Heart that Seeks | Psalm 27
    Jun 30 2024
    In today's sermon, Pastor Ross introduced the new series "Heart of Worship," which explores worship through the Psalms. He explained that worship is about expressing deep devotion and adoration for God, not just through singing but with our whole lives. Using Psalm 27, he highlighted five facets of worship: seeking God's protection, offering praise, praying, desiring God's presence, and following God's path.
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  • A Heart that Pursues Holiness | Psalm 15
    Jul 7 2024
    The sermon on Psalm 15 addresses who can dwell in God's holy presence, emphasizing the need for a righteous and blameless life. It explains the Old Testament context of God's holiness and lists characteristics of a holy person, such as integrity and truthfulness.
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  • A Heart that Praises | Psalm 96
    Jul 14 2024
    Using Psalm 96, the sermon emphasizes that worship isn't just a ritual but a heart posture towards God, characterized by constant praise for His deeds, nature, and future judgments. It underscores that God deserves our highest praise for His creation, salvation, and majesty. The speaker urges the congregation to continually express their admiration for God, akin to writing 5-star reviews, and to worship Him not just in song but through every aspect of their lives.
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  • A Heart that Celebrates | Psalm 149
    Jul 21 2024
    The sermon continues the "Heart of Worship" series, exploring worship through Psalm 149. It emphasizes that worship is more than singing; it's a deep, devoted response to God’s grace and mercy. True worship involves celebrating God’s goodness, paralleling the joy of personal milestones like engagements. By examining Psalm 149, the sermon highlights reasons to celebrate God in all seasons, starting with recognizing Him as our Maker. Worship is an active, joyful response to God's blessings, expressed through singing, dancing, and giving, encouraging believers to continually praise and celebrate God's faithfulness and love.
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  • A Heart that Trusts | Psalm 25
    Jul 28 2024
    In today's sermon, Ross continued the "Heart of Worship" series, focusing on Psalm 25 to highlight that true worship involves trusting God completely. He explained that worship is not just about singing but living a life of deep devotion and reverence for God. Ross discussed how David exemplified trust in four areas: trusting God's lead, embracing God's forgiveness, following God's wisdom, and relying on God's protection. He emphasized that trust is essential in our relationship with God, much like a crucial ingredient in a recipe. Ross concluded by encouraging the congregation to reflect on their trust in God and to follow Jesus' example of complete reliance on God in all aspects of life.
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  • A Heart that Surrenders | Psalm 95
    Aug 4 2024
    In his sermon "Heart of Worship" on Psalm 95, Ross emphasizes that true worship involves a heart fully surrendered to God. Worship is more than singing; it is a deep devotion, reverence, and adoration expressed through our entire lives. Ross explains that surrender, akin to raising a white flag in battle, means submitting to God's authority. He highlights recognizing who God is—our Creator, Shepherd, and King—and responding with worship, humility, and obedience. Using the Israelites' failure to trust God as a cautionary tale, Ross urges us to embrace surrender and trust in God. Inspired by Jesus' sacrificial love, he calls for complete surrender, leading to eternal life and present blessings of peace, guidance, and protection. Ross encourages both new believers and seasoned Christians to evaluate their lives and fully surrender to God.
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  • What is Pure Religion? | James 1:19-27
    Apr 21 2024
    Pure religion, the sermon argues, involves two main things: listening intently to God's word and living it out obediently and intentionally. It emphasizes the importance of actively engaging with God's word and allowing it to transform behavior, leading to a life that reflects Christ's teachings and character.
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