Recent Sermons

Mar 1, 2026

1 John 4:1-6

Disciples Joyfully Overcome the World

In a world full of spiritual noise, how do we know what’s true?
In 1 John 4:1–6, John gives believers a simple but powerful test: what do they confess about Jesus Christ come in the flesh?
In this message, we look at why the incarnation matters, how false teaching distorts Jesus, and how—because He overcame the world—we can joyfully overcome the world with Him.

Feb 22, 2026

1 John 3:11-24

Disciples Joyfully Love Like Christ

What does real Christian love look like — and where do we find the power to love when it’s hard? John reminds us of the message we’ve heard “from the beginning”: God calls His people to love one another. Through the warning of Cain, the example of Jesus, and the assurance of God’s abiding presence, we see that love isn’t just a command to obey but the evidence of God’s life at work in us. If you’ve ever struggled to love someone, felt your heart condemn you, or wondered how to experience God’s presence more deeply, this teaching offers encouragement, challenge, and hope. Discover how disciples joyfully love like Christ because God’s love abides in them.

Feb 15, 2026

1 John 2:28-3:10

Disciples Joyfully Live As God’s Children

What if your life could be marked by confidence, joy, and genuine transformation—not because you tried harder, but because of who you belong to? In 1 John 2:28–3:10, the apostle John shows us that God doesn’t just forgive us—He adopts us. And when we belong to Him, His character begins to shape our character. His love reshapes our identity. His future glory pulls us toward present purity. If you’ve ever wrestled with assurance, holiness, or the tension between sin and belonging, this passage offers life-giving clarity: Who you belong to shapes who you become.

Feb 8, 2026

1 John 2:18-27

Disciples Joyfully Abide in Christ

In 1 John 2:18–27, John exposes the subtle deceptions that pull our hearts from God—legalism, license to sin, and comparison. But God has not left us unprotected. He has given us His Spirit, the Spirit of truth, who anchors us and keeps us abiding in Christ. This message explores how the Spirit guards our hearts, how we remain rooted in Jesus, and why eternal life is not only our future hope but a present joy. If you’ve felt the pull of shame, performance, or spiritual drift, this sermon will remind you that true life is found in abiding. Disciples don’t just believe in Jesus—they joyfully abide in Him.

Feb 1, 2026

1 John 2:15-17

Disciples Joyfully Love What Lasts

The world promises joy but can’t deliver it. In 1 John 2:15–17, we explore why true joy isn’t found in the world at all—and how discipleship helps us love what lasts. Discover the abundant, lasting life Jesus offers when we trade the world’s fading values for the joy of abiding with Him forever.

Jan 25, 2026

1 John 2:12-14

Disciples Joyfully Overcome

What if Christian strength isn’t something you earn, but something you already have in Christ? In this sermon from 1 John, we see how forgiveness, knowing the Father, and Christ’s victory shape our identity at every stage of faith. From those just beginning to follow Jesus to those who have walked with Him for years, God’s promises give real strength to joyfully overcome.

Jan 18, 2026

1 John 2:3-11

Disciples Joyfully Love One Another

How can you know you really belong to Jesus? In 1 John 2:3–11, we see that assurance isn’t found in perfection or feelings, but in the transforming love of Christ. John shows us how walking in the light produces joyful love for others—and how that love gives real confidence and mission-filled faith.

Jan 11, 2026

1 John 1:5-2:2

Disciples Joyfully Walk In The Light

What does it really mean to “walk in the light”? In this sermon from 1 John 1:5–2:2, we see that the Christian life isn’t about pretending we have it all together or denying our sin—it’s about living honestly before God, confessing our need, and resting in Jesus Christ, our advocate. John shows us two dangerous errors: walking in darkness while claiming fellowship with God, and denying our sin altogether. But he also shows us the good news: when we bring our sin into the light, we find cleansing, fellowship, and a joy-filled life rooted not in our performance, but in Christ’s finished work.

Jan 4, 2026

1 John 1:1-4

Disciples Joyfully Make Jesus Known

What does a joy-filled life actually look like? In 1 John 1:1–4, we see that Christian joy is not something we chase—it’s something we receive as we walk in fellowship with God. John grounds our faith in what was seen, heard, and touched: the real, incarnate Jesus Christ. Because the gospel is rooted in eyewitness testimony, it creates confidence, fellowship, and lasting joy. Discipleship is more than information—it’s apprenticeship. As we see how God has acted through Christ and how he continues to work among his people, we are called not only to believe, but to testify. Following Jesus leads to deeper fellowship with God and one another, and ultimately to a joy that is made complete as it is shared with others.

Dec. 28, 2025

Luke 15:11-24

The Prodigal Story

The week after Christmas can be surprisingly quiet—and painfully honest. The decorations come down, the travel ends, and for many of us, the longing to belong remains. In this sermon from Luke 15:11–24, Jesus tells a familiar story in a surprising way—not as a lesson about a wayward son, but as a revelation of a loving Father. A Father who waits, runs, restores, and celebrates when His children come home. No matter where you’ve been, what you’ve done, or how far you feel from God, the invitation still stands: come home. In Christ, you don’t just find forgiveness—you find a family. You don’t just receive mercy—you discover a place to belong.