August 30, 2026
“Taking up our cross is not about passively enduring an unwanted burden or illness—a loving God does not inflict bad things on us to teach us a lesson. The cross of discipleship is something we actively pick up through faithful, committed service and love.”
When Jesus tells His followers to take up their cross, what is He asking of us? In this sermon, we unpack the broader narrative of Matthew 16 alongside Paul’s practical guide in Romans 12 to rediscover the real heart of Christian discipleship.
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August 23, 2026
“If Jesus met you right now and asked you that question, what would you say? ‘Who do you say that I am?'”
Moving beyond the parables into the region of Caesarea Philippi, Jesus puts his closest followers on the spot with a deeply personal question. In this sermon on Matthew 16, we reflect on Peter’s confession of faith, the true meaning of the church as a purpose-driven community, and how our lives ought to reflect the values of the Gospel in the world today.
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August 16, 2026
“Refuse the spirit that says ‘I deserve more.’ Choose instead the spirit that says, ‘Lord, even the crumbs of your grace are what I will accept, because I have already received more than I deserve.'”
How do we respond when our faith or our circumstances test us? In this sermon on Matthew 15, we compare the defensive entitlement of the Pharisees with the open, persistent humility of the Canaanite woman—and discover what it truly means to live in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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August 9, 2026
“Faith is not the absence of fear. It is the willingness to move towards Jesus even while the wind is blowing.”
When storms hit our lives, our instinct is to tighten our grip and force control. Explore how Jesus’ words on the stormy sea—”It is I; do not be afraid”—invite us to release control, trust His presence, and reach for His hand even when we begin to sink.
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