From the mini-series "The Gods of This World"

In this message, we continue our series on worship and the danger of idols. Drawing from Israel’s history, the teachings of Jesus, and the book of Romans, we see a consistent biblical warning: anything that takes God’s place in our hearts becomes destructive. While ancient Israel bowed to gods like Molech, Ishtar, and Baal, modern believers face subtler idols—comfort, success, entertainment, control, and even family.

Using Deuteronomy 6 as a foundation, this sermon outlines five practical ways to keep God first: loving God with everything we are, guarding our hearts, teaching God’s truth in our homes, keeping God’s Word constantly before us, and staying spiritually vigilant. We are challenged to examine what we have elevated above the Lord and to remove anything that competes with Him.

This message is a call to wholehearted devotion—to put God back at the center of our lives, our families, and our church, so we can walk in true spiritual strength and freedom.

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As we begin a new year, this message launches a new series on the gods of this world and the subtle ways modern idols still compete for our hearts today. Drawing from Ezekiel 3, the sermon calls believers to live as spiritual watchmen—people who listen, discern the times, and faithfully warn and love others with the truth of God’s Word.

The message features a powerful testimony from guest speaker Vlad Murzin, who shares his journey from addiction, self-worship, and despair to redemption and new life in Jesus Christ. His story highlights the transforming power of Scripture and the hope found only in Christ.

Together, the sermon challenges the church to recognize false gods that shape culture, to proclaim the gospel with compassion and courage, and to embrace our calling to be God’s shofar—His voice of warning, worship, and hope—to a hurting world. The service concludes with a call to salvation, renewed commitment to Christ, and communion in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice.

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As we stand at the threshold of a new year, this message from the book of Philemon challenges us to confront strained relationships through the lens of the gospel. Using the story of Paul, Philemon, and Onesimus, we explore God’s call to forgiveness, reconciliation, and restored relationships. The sermon reminds us that all have sinned, that forgiveness is not optional for followers of Jesus, and that reconciliation requires both obedience and wisdom. By looking to the cross and examining our own hearts, we are invited to let go of bitterness, pursue healing, and enter the new year committed to living out Christlike love in our families, workplaces, and communities.

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In this message, Pastor Bob opens the Christmas season by exploring the powerful theme of light and darkness. Beginning in Genesis 1, he reminds us that God is the true subject of life and creation—and that darkness entered the world when humanity replaced God with self. From the Old Testament to the New, Scripture shows that God’s light exposes, clarifies, and overcomes the darkness that presses on our hearts.

Pastor Bob walks through Genesis 1, John 1, and Galatians 4 to show that God is the center of creation, Jesus is the light of the world, and salvation is God’s work of bringing us from darkness into freedom. Whether the darkness looks like depression, sin, confusion, or brokenness, the message declares that Jesus—the true light—can penetrate any shadow and bring hope, clarity, and new life.

The sermon closes by calling listeners to put God back in the “subject line” of their lives, receive the light of Christ, and walk in the freedom he purchased through the cross.

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From the series "Unity In The Body: A Study of Ephesians"

In this message from Ephesians 5:15–21, Pastor Bob teaches on how our mind shapes our spiritual walk and how God offers freedom from destructive thought patterns. Exploring both Scripture and the science of how the brain changes, he outlines seven practices for developing healthy, Spirit-led thinking: intentional focus, wise use of time, putting off foolishness, embracing biblical wisdom, walking in the Holy Spirit, cultivating praise, and living with gratitude and humility. The message includes a powerful testimony of transformation from addiction to freedom, showing how the Holy Spirit renews both mind and life. Listeners are encouraged to surrender anxious, fearful, or impulsive thinking to God and step into the peace and clarity He provides.

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From the series "Unity In The Body: A Study of Ephesians"

In this message from Ephesians 5:1–14, Pastor Bob unpacks the Christian life through three simple but transformative practices: put on, put off, and practice. We are called to imitate God by walking in sacrificial love, looking to the cross as our model of compassion, tenderness, and forgiveness. The sermon contrasts these “put-ons” with the behaviors we must “put off,” including impurity, greed, and destructive speech—patterns rooted in the pagan culture of ancient Ephesus and still present in our world today. Pastor Bob reminds believers that sanctification is a lifelong journey empowered by Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and the example of Christ. As children of light, we are invited to walk in goodness, righteousness, and truth, exposing darkness not with judgment, but by shining the hope and restoration found in Jesus.

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From the series "Unity In The Body: A Study of Ephesians"

In this message from Ephesians 4:25–32, Pastor Bob teaches about “putting off” old vices and “putting on” Christlike character. Using vivid illustrations and biblical examples, he walks through five destructive behaviors—lying, unrighteous anger, stealing, corrupt speech, and bitterness—and shows how each one can sabotage relationships and spiritual growth. Drawing from passages in Proverbs, James, and the teachings of Jesus, Pastor Bob calls believers to embrace truth, resolve anger before it festers, work with integrity, use life-giving words, and pursue forgiveness over bitterness. With references to Pilgrim’s Progress and real-life stories, the message urges Christians to reject the “ball and chain” of sinful habits and to walk in the freedom and renewal the Holy Spirit offers.

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From the series "Unity In The Body: A Study of Ephesians"

In this week’s message from Ephesians 4:17–24, Pastor Bob unpacks what it means to “make a clean break” from the old life and walk in the new life we have in Christ. Moving from theology to practice, he explains how God transforms both our hearts and our minds—renewing us from the inside out through the Holy Spirit. Pastor Bob challenges us to live with purpose, not aimlessly, and to reflect Jesus in our community, homes, and workplaces. This message reminds us that spiritual growth is both possible and essential as we “put off the old self” and “put on the new self” to become more like Christ.

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