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Sermons

  • Generations United in God

    In this powerful sermon Ron Brown calls for unity among believers of all ages, emphasizing the inclusive nature of God's kingdom. Drawing from Acts 13 and the prophetic visions in Acts 2:17, this message highlights the Holy Spirit's role in bridging generational divides within the church. It reaffirms that everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, has a significant role to play in God's plan. By embracing our collective identity as a chosen generation and a royal priesthood, we can move beyond age-based divisions to fulfill our calling together, prophesying, dreaming, and envisioning a future where the church stands united, showcasing the glory of God to the world.

    Key Points:
    • Inclusive Vision of God's Kingdom: Emphasizes how the Holy Spirit unites believers of all ages, fulfilling the prophecy of sons, daughters, young men, and old men prophesying, dreaming, and having visions together.

    • The Role of Every Generation: Highlights the importance of each generation in God's plan, debunking the myth of a generational divide within the church.

    • Unity in Diversity: Encourages embracing various worship styles and contributions, recognizing that diversity strengthens rather than weakens our collective mission.

    • A Call to Action: Inspires believers to support one another across generational lines, encouraging mentorship, shared vision, and collective action for the Kingdom of God.

    • Living as God's Chosen People: Challenges the church to live out its identity as a chosen generation and a royal priesthood, actively participating in God's redemptive work in the world.

  • Get to Know the Love of Christ

    Francis Chan

    Francis Chan challenges the celebrity culture in churches, arguing that focusing on the pastor and programs distracts from the true purpose: encountering God's love. He emphasizes the importance of scripture reading, communion, and experiencing God's presence together as a church body.

    Key Points
    - Pastors should prioritize facilitating encounters with God over personal fame.
    - The church service should be centered around scripture reading, communion, and experiencing God's presence.
    - The focus should be on God's love, not on performance or fear.
    - A younger generation desires authenticity and experiencing God's glory, not celebrity pastors and gimmicks.

  • Living Like Jesus in a Herod-like World

    Gary Wilkerson

    In this powerful message from the 2024 Fire in Our Bones Conference in San Diego, Pastor Gary Wilkerson challenges Christians to navigate the complexities of modern life while staying true to the teachings of Jesus. Drawing parallels between the current world and the time of King Herod, Gary Wilkerson explores the challenges of facing opposition, the pursuit of worldly success, and the importance of maintaining a genuine love for God. This message will inspire you to live authentically and courageously for Christ, even amidst a fallen world.

    Key Points:
    Living in a "Herod-like world": Gary Wilkerson compares the ruthlessness and insecurity of King Herod to the characteristics of the modern world, highlighting the pressures to conform and achieve success at any cost.

    Overcoming the temptation of worldly success: Gary Wilkerson warns against the allure of power, prestige, and wealth, urging believers to focus on the true riches found in Christ.

    Maintaining genuine love for God: This sermon emphasizes the importance of keeping a burning love for God at the center of our lives, even when facing difficulties and temptations.

  • In Those Times

    In this impactful sermon Walter Colace navigates through 2 Chronicles 15, offering a message of hope, courage, and divine guidance for today's Christians. He encourages an earnest search for God amidst societal challenges, advocating for a steadfast faith that shuns idolatry and embraces spiritual renewal. Highlighting historical parallels and personal reflections, the sermon underlines the importance of committing to God's path for peace and restoration. It's a call to action for believers to deepen their relationship with God, ensuring His presence and blessings in their lives.

    Key Points:
    • Urgent call to seek God amidst contemporary challenges
    • Emphasis on turning away from idolatry for spiritual renewal
    • Lessons from history and scripture for living a faith-filled life
    • Importance of courage, endurance, and commitment to God
    • The role of the Holy Spirit in transforming and guiding believers

  • Hungry for Jesus: Rekindling Your Magnificent Obsession

    Gary Wilkerson

    Pastor Gary Wilkerson delivers a passionate message about rekindling your first love for Jesus. He challenges listeners to move beyond the routine and distractions to experience a deeper, more intimate relationship with Christ. 

    Here are some key points from this sermon: 

    • The message focuses on the importance of prioritizing Jesus and letting him be the center of our lives. 

    • Gary Wilkerson shares a personal story about his own struggle with distraction and his desire for a deeper relationship with Jesus.

    • The message emphasizes the importance of spending time in prayer, studying the Bible, and worshipping God. 

    • It challenges listeners to remove distractions and obstacles that hinder their relationship with Jesus.

  • Bad Math

    Tim Dilena

    In this powerful message from the Fire in Our Bones conference in San Diego, Pastor Tim Dilena dives into Acts 16:6-26, exploring the story of Paul and Silas imprisoned in Macedonia. He draws compelling parallels between their situation and the challenges we face in our own lives, reminding us to avoid "bad math" – miscalculating God's plan and presence in difficult times.
     

  • I See a Substitute - Psalm 30

    Gary Wilkerson

    The Lord is a God of justice and wrath, but he also is full of mercy and grace that has spared his followers from destruction. King David was keenly aware of this throughout the psalms as he reflected on his failures and God's goodness. In this sermon, Gary Wilkerson examines the history behind this particular psalm but also this man of God's heart as it is expressed through the ancient lines. As believers, we can all find a guide for falling on the Lord's mercy when we have stumbled then repented.

  • The Spirit of Antichrist (1 John 2:18-29)

    Joshua West

    Any theology that doesn't glorify Christ as he is revealed in the scriptures is something meant to destroy the church from within. Anything that diminishes reverence toward the Bible should be avoided. In this message, Joshua West discusses how the greatest danger to the church isn't the world but rather 'Christians' who are actually evangelists for the flesh. There is no neutral ground in the kingdom of heaven; we are either for God or for the darkened world.

  • On Being a Mighty One (Psalm 29)

    Gary Wilkerson

    The voices in our lives can change the trajectory of our lives. The voice of the Lord can utterly transform our hearts and minds. In this teaching, Gary Wilkerson looks at how the psalms show the real impact and importance of hearing God's voice. There are so many misconceptions about what it means to hear from God, but the scriptures give us instructions on how to open ourselves to the Lord's instructions and blessings.

  • How Prayers Turn to Praise - Psalm 28

    Gary Wilkerson

    What is the prayer that you want to turn into praise? In this sermon, Gary Wilkerson explores how scripture leads us into a deeper understanding of fervent and effectual prayer. When we're struggling with overwhelming circumstances, we can be caught by wondering if God's silence is because he's saying no to our request. Despite all our doubts, this is the time to press forward, seeking the Lord's presence.