(Past series · 7 sermons)
Seek First.
(The sermons)
- 07Jun 22, 2025
Building Your Life on Jesus' Authority
This sermon explores the authority of Jesus as presented in the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing that success in life is not about accomplishments, but about living with a pure heart surrendered to Jesus. The speaker encourages listeners to be astounded by Jesus and to reflect on what they believe about Him, highlighting the importance of heart transformation over behavior modification. The sermon also touches on the concept of the fear of the Lord, which is not about being scared of God, but about being in awe of His power, love, and authority, and fearing to live without Him.
Matthew 4:23 · Nathan Strachen
Songs we sang (3)
- King Of My Heart · Sarah McMillan and John Mark McMillanSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
- Build My Life · Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Kable, Pat Barrett, and Matt RedmanSpotifyYouTube
- The Blood · Dante Bowe, Jenn Johnson, and Mitch WongSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
Read the full transcript →0:00 / 0:00 - 06Jun 15, 2025
Choosing Heart Transformation Over Performance
This sermon discusses the importance of heart transformation over performance, focusing on loving God and others as the key to fulfilling the golden rule. The speaker shares their personal journey and struggles, emphasizing the need to submit to an intentional relationship with Jesus and accept his love to transform our hearts and relationships. The sermon encourages listeners to reflect on what they are holding on to and what might be keeping them from fully accepting God's love and following Jesus.
Matthew 7:12-14 · Ashleigh Jurosic
All 4 passages
Songs we sang (3)
- Closer · Amanda CookSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
- Alabaster Heart · Benjamin Hastings and Kalley HeiligenthalSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
- Worthy Of It All · David Brymer, David Brymer, Ryan Hall, and Ryan HallSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
Read the full transcript →0:00 / 0:00 - 05Jun 1, 2025
Finding Freedom from Worry Through Kingdom Living
This sermon explores Jesus' teaching on worry and anxiety, encouraging listeners to seek first God's kingdom and trust in His provision. It discusses how worry can be a false prophet, promising control but delivering chaos, and how God's provision is personal and intentional. The sermon also offers practical advice on overcoming worry by seeking the kingdom, worshiping, and reframing anxious thoughts.
Matthew 6:25-34 · Pastor Abbie Sawczak
Songs we sang (3)
- Ever Be · Bobby Strand, Chris Greely, Kalley Heiligenthal, and Gabriel WilsonSpotifyYouTube
- Worthy · Mack Brock, Chris Brown, and Steven FurtickSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
- Worthy Is The Lamb · Darlene ZschechSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
Read the full transcript →0:00 / 0:00 - 04May 25, 2025
The Invitation to Change
This sermon invites listeners to follow Jesus and change their lives. It emphasizes the importance of being set apart and fully devoted to God, and encourages listeners to remove things that are holding them back and replace them with new rhythms and practices. The sermon also highlights the power of community in helping people to change and grow in their faith.
Luke 14 · Pastor Abbie Sawczak
Songs we sang (3)
- Jesus We Love You · Kalley Heiligenthal, Hannah McClure, and Paul McClureSpotifyYouTube
- Holy And Anointed One · John BarnettSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
- What A Beautiful Name · Ben Fielding and Brooke LigertwoodSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
Read the full transcript →0:00 / 0:00 - 03May 18, 2025
Where Your Treasure Is
This sermon explores Jesus' teachings in Matthew 6, where he encourages his followers to store up treasures in heaven, not on earth. Jesus emphasizes that where our treasure is, there our heart will be also. The sermon invites listeners to reflect on their heart orientation, what they are looking at, and who they are serving, and to consider practices such as generosity and simplicity to help them grow closer to God.
Matthew 6:19-24 · Pastor Abbie Sawczak
All 4 passages
Songs we sang (4)
- My Reward (Live) · UPPERROOMSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
- Pursue / All I Need Is You · Hillsong Young & FreeSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
- All I Need Is You · Andy CaterSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
- Give Me Jesus · Abbie Gamboa, Camaryn Avers, Gabriel Gamboa, and Oscar GamboaSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
Read the full transcript →0:00 / 0:00 - 02May 11, 2025
Women at the Resurrection & Our Call to Witness
This sermon explores the stories of women in the Bible, particularly those who witnessed Jesus' resurrection, to show how God empowers all people to be part of His mission. It highlights the significance of women in the biblical narrative and how Jesus broke the curse that had been put on them. The sermon encourages listeners to surrender their lives to Jesus and to tell others about the beauty and power of God's love.
Matthew 26:6-13 · Pastor Abbie Sawczak
Songs we sang (4)
- King Of Kings · Brooke Ligertwood, Jason Ingram, and Scott LigertwoodSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
- We Fall Down · Chris TomlinSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
- Holy Forever · Brian Johnson, Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, and Phil WickhamSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
- Pour My Love On You · Dan Dean and Gary SadlerSpotifyYouTube
Read the full transcript →0:00 / 0:00 - 01May 5, 2025
Jesus' Prayer School
This sermon discusses the importance of prayer and seeking a deeper connection with God. It emphasizes the need to prioritize prayer and make it a regular part of one's life, just like Jesus did. The sermon also touches on the idea of forgiveness and how it is essential to living a life of freedom and joy.
Genesis 1 · Pastor Sean Steinke
All 5 passages
Songs we sang (4)
- Gratitude · Benjamin Hastings, Brandon Lake, and Dante BoweSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
- None But Jesus · Brooke FraserSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
- Come And Behold · Elyssa Smith, Evelyn Heideriqui, Lucas Cortazio, and Oscar GamboaSpotifyYouTube
- Lord's Prayer · Sean SteinkeSpotifyApple MusicYouTube
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