Messages

A message from the series “The Power and the Pressure of a Jesus Movement.” Pastor Christian continues in our series, The Power and the Pressure of the Jesus Movement. He emphasizes the importance of turning conversations into conversations about salvation and uses the example of Peter in the Bible. Pastor Christian also explores the role of the High Priestly family in connecting people to God and the significance of Peter’s message about salvation as eternal life. He encourages listeners to reflect on their personal salvation experiences and the importance of adding new members to the Kingdom of God. He emphasizes that salvation begins with confession and forgiveness and encourages listeners not to base their salvation on their current sanctification. He also shares examples of outreach efforts and encourages listeners to live on mission for Jesus.

A message from the series “The Power and the Pressure of a Jesus Movement.” Marcellus Casey, one of our teaching pastors and Kansas City Chiefs Chaplin, continues week two of our series, The Power and the Pressure of a Jesus Movement. He draws parallels between the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah and the apostle Peter, emphasizing the importance of faithfully delivering God’s truth revealing the power of God and the necessity of repentance. Peter, like Jeremiah, faced opposition and persecution for speaking the truth, which included healing a man in Jesus’ name and urging people to refocus their allegiance to God. Marcellus encourages listeners to embrace the challenge of delivering uncomfortable truths and to seek God’s guidance rather than idolizing individuals. Additionally, he shares a personal story of witnessing genuine repentance and emphasizes the power and importance of repentance and seeking forgiveness for sins, which is available to everyone.

A message from the series “The Power and the Pressure of a Jesus Movement.” This Sunday we were joined by Marcellus Casey, Chaplin for the Kansas City Chiefs. Marcellus discusses the importance of recognizing God’s power and presence in our lives in the face of adversity. Using biblical examples, he encourages regular prayer and touching lives physically and spiritually to bring about deeper redemption and healing. He shares a personal experience of renewing his marriage through daily touch and affirmation from The Word and encourages listeners to consider how God may want to recreate or redeem someone through their presence and prayers. Overall, the message emphasizes the power of God to transform lives and calls believers to live in the power of Jesus’ name and the Holy Spirit.

A message from the series “Consecrated.” Pastor Christian explores the connection between the early Christian community and the modern-day church, drawing parallels from the book of Acts. He emphasizes the importance of vertical and horizontal connections, both between individuals and God and within the community. He encourages churches to reflect on the ancient, kingdom way of living, with a focus on prayer, devotion to the apostles’ teachings, and living for one another. Pastor Christian also emphasizes the role of the church in supporting individuals and preventing loneliness through spiritual community. He encourages listeners to adopt practices such as daily Scripture reading and regular prayer to align more closely with the ancient way. He also encourages believers to defend God’s mission and help others see its benefits.

A message from the series “Consecrated.” Learn from the early Church in Acts what it means to fully put your hope in Jesus and the kind of heart response that requires of us as believers.

A message from the series “Consecrated.” Pastor Christian continues the Consecrated series, week four by reminding the audience of the mission, dedicating themselves to Jesus’ mission. The word “consecrate” has dual meanings – declaring something sacred and dedicating oneself to a divine purpose. The Bible study, based on Acts chapter 2, focuses on the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and Peter’s defense of their actions to the crowd. Peter draws parallels between the locust plague in Joel’s time and the broken world, emphasizing personal repentance and God’s role in restoration. Pastor Christian encourages viewers to look for the salvation offered by Jesus, regardless of their past or current circumstances.

A message from the series “Consecrated.” In this week’s sermon Pastor Christian explores the significance of the mission of Jesus and the role of the Holy Spirit in devoting one’s life to it. He references the story of Pentecost, emphasizing its importance as a timeline marker and global celebration of God’s encounter with people. Pastor Christian encourages the audience to pray and study the Bible more deeply to gain understanding. He also discusses the impact of living a Christ-like life and the importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to fill and fuel individuals as evidence of the Gospel’s relevance to people’s deepest needs.

A message from the series “Consecrated.” Pastor Christian continues his series titled “consecrate” and emphasizes the significance of prayer, scripture, and spiritual commitment in the Christian faith. Pastor Christian reflects on the transformative journey of the disciples and the importance of unity in Christianity despite past difficulties. He emphasizes the importance of faithfulness, repentance, and service in living out the Christian mission.

A message from the series “Consecrated.” This week in our new series, Pastor Christian encourages the congregation to embark on a verse-by-verse study of the Book of Acts over the next two years. He urges everyone to reflect on their spiritual stories as books of actions that demonstrate their faith in Jesus. The Book of Acts provides historical context for the early Christian church and focuses on the actions of Christians and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Christian discusses the importance of spreading the message of repentance and forgiveness in Jesus’ name and emphasizes that the promised power from on high was for a spiritual Kingdom that lives in believers before it takes over around them. He encourages intentional efforts to remain filled with the Holy Spirit.

A message from the series “Standalone Messages.” Pastor Ryan Holt encourages the audience to consider a spiritual reboot for the new year, emphasizing the importance of releasing control to God and trusting in His guidance for transformation. He uses the metaphor of a computer’s control-alt-delete key as a reminder to delete unwanted behaviors and prioritize God. Pastor Ryan discusses his personal experiences of needing a spiritual reboot and encourages listeners to reflect on their own actions and consider deleting habits that hinder their growth. He offers resources such as the 1% more plan and a finance workshop to help individuals align with God’s will and priorities. The ultimate message is one of forgiveness, trust, and seeking spiritual renewal and growth.