(Past series · 7 sermons)
The Deeply Formed Life.
(The sermons)
- 07Mar 11, 2024
Grief
The sermon discusses the importance of grieving with God and how it can be a transformative experience. It highlights the story of Martha and Mary, who expressed their grief to Jesus after the death of their brother Lazarus. The sermon encourages listeners to be honest with God about their pain and emotions, and to trust in His character and presence during difficult times.
John 11 · Pastor Abbie Sawczak
0:00 / 0:00 - 06Mar 4, 2024
Imago Dei
This sermon explores the concept of Imago Dei, or being created in the image of God, and how it relates to our uniqueness and diversity as individuals. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing our differences, while also striving for unity and harmony in our relationships with one another. The sermon is based on Colossians 3 and encourages listeners to reflect on their own cultural context and how it shapes their understanding of scripture.
Colossians 3:1-17 · Pastor Abbie Sawczak
0:00 / 0:00 - 05Feb 12, 2024
Connected To The Vine
This sermon is about the importance of being connected to Jesus, the vine, in order to bear fruit and live a fulfilling life. The speaker emphasizes the need to remain in Christ, abide in His word, and depend on Him in order to experience true fulfillment and peace. The sermon also highlights the importance of being honest with God and with others, and of getting closer to Jesus through prayer, reading the Bible, and spending time with other believers.
John 15:5-8 · Pastor Isaiah Oby
0:00 / 0:00 - 04Feb 5, 2024
Desires & Fasting
This sermon explores the concept of deeply formed desires and how they can lead us away from God's plan for our lives. It encourages listeners to examine their desires and consider whether they are leading them towards or away from Jesus. The sermon also reminds us that we have the power to choose how we respond to our desires and that Jesus offers us a new identity as children of God.
Romans 8:1-12 · Pastor Abbie Sawczak
All 3 passages
0:00 / 0:00 - 03Jan 22, 2024
Rhythms
This sermon discusses the importance of building a firm foundation in Jesus Christ to live a deeply formed life. It emphasizes the need for spiritual practices and community to help individuals abide in Christ and bear fruit. The sermon also shares a testimony of how God spoke to one of the church members through a vision, highlighting the importance of listening to God's voice and operating in spiritual gifts.
Matthew 7:24 · Pastor Abbie Sawczak
All 3 passages
0:00 / 0:00 - 02Jan 15, 2024
Generosity
This sermon discusses the importance of generosity in the Christian life, highlighting Jesus' teachings on money and wealth. It encourages listeners to be intentional and sacrificial with their giving, recognizing that true treasure is stored in heaven. The sermon also explores the concept of tithing as a starting point for generosity and the idea that our hearts follow our treasure.
Matthew 6:19-21 · Pastor Abbie Sawczak
All 8 passages
0:00 / 0:00 - 01Jan 9, 2024
Abiding
This sermon explores the concept of abiding in Jesus, using John 15 as the primary passage. It discusses the importance of remaining connected to Jesus and how this relationship can transform our lives. The sermon also touches on the idea of spiritual practices and the need to prune away things that are holding us back from fully following Jesus.
John 15:1-17 · Pastor Abbie Sawczak
All 4 passages
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