Sermons

Why does our endless obsession with our self-worth leave us feeling less and less worthy? Could it be that we have been looking for self-worth in the wrong place? Jesus wants us to see that in beholding the truly worthy one that we gain the perspective to worship God and trust his sovereign purposes and … Read more August 16, 2026

What perspective does God’s heavenly throne room give us in the midst of our earthly struggles? In Revelation 4, Jesus pulls back the curtain to reveal the reality behind our circumstances. God is presently reigning, forever holy, and unsurpassably worthy. Seeing this heavenly reality gives Christians confidence, holiness, and perspective amid present hardship. Speaker: Rev. … Read more August 9, 2026

What if Jesus had nothing good to say about a church? That is exactly the case in his letter to the church in Laodicea, which he calls lukewarm. If we care about the spiritual health of our church today, we need to ask: What does it mean to be spiritually lukewarm? What do lukewarm Christians … Read more August 2, 2026

Jesus knows that compared to the might of the Roman Empire, the church in Philadelphia seems to have little power. But what it has is far more important: the strength to keep faithful to God’s Word. So what is a faithful church? What does a faithful church do? And what is the consequence of the … Read more July 26, 2026

Jesus confronts the church in Sardis with a startling diagnosis: they have a reputation for being alive, but are spiritually dying. So what makes for a dying church? What should a dying church do? And what hope does a dying church have? Speaker: Rev. Creighton Friedrich

What does Jesus say to a growing church? Christ commends the church in Thyatira for growing in virtue, warns against spiritual compromise, and calls his people to hold fast until he comes. True church growth is measured not merely by numbers, but by Christlike maturity, faithfulness to the gospel, and hope of reigning with Christ. … Read more July 12, 2026

How do you stand firm when the world pressures you to compromise? In his letter to Pergamum, Jesus calls his church to hold fast to him, reject false teaching, and cling to his promises. In other words, a resolute church needs right teaching. So what makes for a resolute church? Why does a resolute church … Read more July 5, 2026

In Jesus’ letter to Smyrna, we discover Christ’s encouragement to a faithful yet afflicted church: a troubled church need not fear suffering because it has a resurrection hope. So what trouble can a church expect? What’s a troubled church to do? And what keeps a troubled church going when suffering comes? Speaker: Rev. Creighton Friedrich.

What does Jesus say to a hard-working church? Addressing the church in Ephesus, Christ commends patient endurance and doctrinal faithfulness, warns against abandoning our first love, and calls his church to remember, repent, and return. For the church that conquers by clinging to Christ, he promises the joy of everlasting life in the paradise of … Read more June 21, 2026

Where can Christians find strength to endure tribulation, suffering, and uncertainty? In John’s vision, the risen Jesus reveals himself as the glorious Son of Man. His infinite glory calls us to worship, his victory over death frees us from fear, and his presence among his churches assures us in every trial. There is no greater … Read more June 14, 2026

Many Christians find Revelation confusing or intimidating, yet it opens with a promise of blessing. How does God want us to be blessed by this book? With the knowledge of the three great truths at its heart: Jesus’ Revelation, Jesus’ Redemption, and Jesus’ Return. Far from fueling anxiety or speculation, Revelation calls Christ’s people to … Read more June 7, 2026

What does it mean to live in the life of the Trinity? On Trinity Sunday, we explore Paul’s great blessing in 2 Corinthians 13:14 and discover how the Christian life is participation in the grace of the Son, the love of the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Speaker: Rev. Creighton Friedrich.