Sunday Sermons

Life Really Is a Journey (And We’re All On One) Well… life is a journey, isn’t it? We’re born into this world, we learn to walk, we learn to talk. We go to school, maybe college, maybe Bible school. We get married, become moms and dads, have children and grandchildren… we work jobs, change jobs, maybe stay home (which is absolutely a job), and some of us even retire—and start trying new things like hatching baby chicks or making homemade egg noodles for the first time. 😄 We’

“Be Still and Know…” (Sometimes We Need to Hear the Lyrics First) I was going to play a song… but instead, I’m just going to read the lyrics. Be still and know that He is God…Be still and know that He is holy…Be still, oh restless soul of mine…Bow before the Prince of peace…Let the noise and clamor cease… I’ve pondered that verse a lot. It’s such an incredible verse. And honestly, “be still” is the first step —and it’s a hard one, isn’t it? If it felt awkward in church when w

Turning the Lights On: Why Exposure Matters This morning, we’re about to do an exposé —on the kingdom of darkness. Because here’s the thing: Satan loses a lot of power once he’s unmasked.  He hates light. Demons scurry when the light is turned on. And if my voice sounds a little gravelly today… maybe I’m supposed to preach gravelly. Sometimes you’ve got to reach down to that low gear— four-wheel drive  during this season. So let’s do it. Let’s turn the light on. Quick Review:

Feeling overwhelmed? This message unpacks why trials have purpose, how worship recalibrates our hearts, and why the battle belongs to the Lord.

Water Baptism Feels Like a Wedding… in the Best Way Amen. Today I want to talk a little more about water baptism —and I’ve always felt like a baptism service is kind of like going to someone else’s wedding. If you’ve already been baptized, coming to a baptism service can be like being married and watching another couple exchange vows. You grab your spouse’s hand, give it a squeeze, and you remember your own vows. People do it differently, but it has a way of refreshing what y

We’re in Battles… Aren’t We? We’re in battles, aren’t we? Last week we looked at 1 John 3:8 —that Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil . And let’s be real: the devil’s been “working overtime.” He’s on the overtime plan. Maybe you’re saying “amen,” or maybe you’re saying, “Oh my… oh me.” But here’s the truth that steadies us: Jesus came.  And when Scripture talks about Jesus destroying the works of the devil, it’s not just “destroy” like a dramatic word we toss around.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this still true today?” — I want to go straight to a verse I’ve enjoyed for years, and I enjoy it every time I read it. 1 John 3:8 (second half)  says: “For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.”   That scripture is still in effect. And there are four big words  in that line that shape the whole message: Purpose Manifested Works Destroy Let’s walk through them in a way that’s clear, real, and enc

Looking Beyond the Familiar Christmas Story We’ve just finished celebrating Advent and Christmas Eve—a beautiful season filled with familiar songs, candlelight services, and cherished traditions. But as this Christmas season has unfolded, attention has been drawn not only to the birth of Jesus, but to what happened after  the first Advent. Jesus lived on this earth for more than three decades. Yet Scripture tells us very little about His childhood, adolescence, and young adul

When the Familiar Becomes Too Familiar At Christmas time, we hear the same story year after year.The same Scriptures. The same songs. The same manger scene. And if we’re not careful, the most spectacular truth in human history  can become overly familiar. Human nature has a way of doing that. The things that are most precious—our family, our spouse, our children, even our faith—can slowly become common in our minds. Not because we mean for it to happen, but because familiarit

Hardened Hearts in Scripture The sermon begins not with comfort, but with truth—the “bad news” before the good. Scripture repeatedly shows Jesus addressing hard hearts , even among His own disciples. A Pattern in the Gospels Several passages from Mark and Luke reveal the same theme: Hearts hardened after miracles Eyes that see, but don’t perceive Ears that hear, but don’t understand Slow hearts when belief is required Jesus wasn’t addressing strangers—He was speaking to those

Remembering What Jesus Did During communion, we reflect on the humility of Jesus—how He took on human flesh, went to the cross, and gave Himself fully for us. But today’s message goes even deeper. Not only do we remember what  He did, but we explore why  He did it. Jesus Himself explained His purpose, and Scripture confirms it again and again. We don’t have to guess. We don’t have to hope we’re interpreting Him correctly.We have His own words and the clear testimony of Script

Seek the Lord While He May Be Found Isaiah 55:6–7 — An Invitation and a Warning “Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near.Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts;Let him return to the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him… for He will abundantly pardon.” Isaiah paints a picture overflowing with mercy:✔ God is near.✔ God is calling.✔ God is willing to abundantly pardon. But the passage also contains a charge: Forsake your

The Phrase We Love—But Rarely Finish We often hear the phrase, “All things work together for good.”  It’s one of those Scriptures people quote during hard seasons, testimonies, or moments of challenge. But as comforting as it sounds, it’s actually not the full verse —and without the rest, it can be misleading. The complete verse says: “All things work together for good… to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” —Romans 8:28 This isn’t a blanket

A Family Gathering and a Spiritual Table When I think of Thanksgiving, I picture one long table—everyone seated together, laughing, sharing food, and celebrating family. It’s a picture of unity, joy, and belonging. That’s exactly what God’s family is like. The family of God  stretches far beyond these church walls—believers all around the world lifting their voices in praise to the same Savior. “Belonging to the family of God is a privilege. It’s something we don’t deserve—bu

A Hurting World in Need of Healing This world is full of pain. Everywhere you look, people are hurting—and people are hurting others. Bad people do bad things to good people, but sometimes even good people  hurt good people. Parents wound their children, and children rebel and wound their parents. Husbands mistreat wives, and wives wound their husbands. Employers abuse employees. The list of heartbreaks goes on and on. We live in a fallen, broken world —one filled with confli

The Significance of Communion Communion is one of the most sacred ordinances in the Church. Some believers take it daily, others weekly—but at The Love Church , we celebrate communion together monthly, not because Scripture demands it, but because we never want to neglect this powerful, intimate time with the Lord. This simple act of sharing the bread and cup is far more than a ritual. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and remember the freedom Christ purchased for us through H

Introduction: The Cultivated Heart Today, we’re talking about the fruitful soil —what Jesus calls the good soil —or what I like to call the cultivated heart . I love that word cultivated  because it implies intentionality . To cultivate something means to nurture it, to tend it, and to help it grow. Fruitful soil doesn’t just happen on its own. Without attention and care, the soil of our hearts can easily become overrun by weeds, choked by thorns, or cluttered with stones tha

Stay Focused and Expect Transformation In Mark 4 , Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower — a story about how the condition of our hearts determines how fruitful we are for God. We’ve already looked at the hard soil (the trampled heart)  and the stony soil (the shallow heart) . Today, we’re digging into the thorny soil — the neglected heart. Before we begin, I want to challenge you: Grab your notebook or open your phone (and put it on airplane mode if needed). Don’t just listen

A Lesson from the Stony Soil In the Gospel of Mark chapter 4, Jesus describes four types of soil in His famous Parable of the Sower. Each one represents a different condition of the human heart. Last week, we talked about the hard soil , or the trampled heart. Today, we turn our attention to the stony soil —what Jesus calls the shallow heart . “Some seed fell on rocky places where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow. But when the sun c

Discover the meaning of the Parable of the Sower in Mark 4. Learn how to recognize and soften a hardened heart so God’s Word can take root. A Word for Our Hearts In Mark 4, Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower. It’s one of His most well-known teachings, and yet, like all of Scripture, it has layers of wisdom we need to unpack. Today, we’re going to focus on just one part: the hard soil —what I also call the trampled heart . Before we dive in, let’s ask God to speak to us: “Fa