Join us this Sunday as we continue our Journey through the book of Zechariah. This week we look at Chapter 12 and discover God’s surprising plans for the future of world history.
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2025-10-12 Sermon – The Coming King and the Prisoners of Hope
Zechariah 9 is a breathtaking prophecy that points to both judgment and redemption — a chapter that begins with God confronting the proud nations surrounding Israel and ends with the triumphant arrival of a humble King riding on a donkey. In this message, we uncover how this passage looks beyond Israel’s immediate enemies to revealContinue reading “2025-10-12 Sermon – The Coming King and the Prisoners of Hope”
2025-10-05 Sermon – God’s Burning Love for His People
In Zechariah 8, we encounter one of the most hope-filled chapters in the prophetic books — seven divine proclamations from the Lord Almighty, each revealing His unrelenting zeal, mercy, and promise of restoration. God declares, “I am very jealous for Zion” — a holy passion that shows how deeply He cares for His people. ThroughContinue reading “2025-10-05 Sermon – God’s Burning Love for His People”
2025-09-28 Sermon – Hard Hearts and Empty Rituals
In Zechariah 7, the people ask whether they should continue fasting as they had done for seventy years. God responds with a piercing question: “Was it really for Me that you fasted?” Through Zechariah, the Lord reveals that He desires more than outward rituals—He longs for hearts turned toward Him in repentance. True worship isContinue reading “2025-09-28 Sermon – Hard Hearts and Empty Rituals”
2025-06-08 Sermon – They Tried to Trap Jesus—What He Said Shocked Everyone
Join us this week as we look at Jesus’ amazing answers to the Pharisees when they tried to trap him in Luke chapter 20.
2025-05-18 Sermon – This Parable Will Change How You See Your Purpose
In this message on Luke 19:11–26, we look at the parable of the ten minas and what it means to follow Jesus, the Good King. Each of us has been entrusted with something valuable—our ‘mina’—and the King expects growth, not fear or passivity. This sermon will challenge you to be a faithful servant, living inContinue reading “2025-05-18 Sermon – This Parable Will Change How You See Your Purpose”
2025-05-04 Sermon – Trust and Pride
How do we trust like a child? What do we need to do to inherit eternal life? How can we overcome pride? These are all questions addressed by Jesus in Luke 18, verses 9 to 29. Through the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, Jesus shows us how pride gets in the wayContinue reading “2025-05-04 Sermon – Trust and Pride”
Easter Sunday 2025
He is Risen! This Easter Sunday we reflection on the Risen Christ and what the life He brings means for us in the now and not yet.
2025-03-16 Sermon – Watch Yourselves!
In Luke 17, Jesus warns those who cause others to stumble. “Watch yourselves!” He admonishes in verse 3. As followers of Jesus, we have to hold ourselves to a higher standard in order to avoid causing others to stumble. This includes continuous forgiveness, expressing our faith, however small, in our actions, and praising God forContinue reading “2025-03-16 Sermon – Watch Yourselves!”
2025-02-23 Sermon – The Lost (Part 2)
The Parable of the Lost Son is the third of Jesus’ parables of lostness. In this parable, the Fathers’ love for us shines brightly, both for those who are lost as well as for the faithful. We are reminded that Grace need not be fair by our standards, as it is unmerited favor that GodContinue reading “2025-02-23 Sermon – The Lost (Part 2)”
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