Beacon Light Community Church

In this message, Pastor Johnathan takes us through the theological significance of Paul's greeting—"grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." We do well to remember that this salutation is not as a mere formality but a living declaration of divine favor and reconciliation.

In this message we learn how true saints are defined not by worldly status but by being set apart in Christ, calling believers to examine their holy living, personal disciplines, and church unity while embracing their paradoxical identity as both humble servants and heirs of God's eternal kingdom.

This message explores the vision of the two witnesses as a symbolic representation of the church's journey through history. It'll trace three movements: (1) The church's life as a Spirit-empowered witness that prophetically confronts sin (despite outward persecution, believers are spiritually protected); (2) The church's death through a final, climactic persecution, where the world celebrates the apparent silencing of God's witnesses, and (3) The church's resurrection and vindication when God raises His people to glory, while the world is judged.

Title: Baked in the Cake Speaker: Brandin Wegner Date: October 12, 2025 Bible: Philippians 2:1-11

Pastor John Hoffmaster preaches on the journey of sanctification and urges us as believers to actively pursue a life mirroring Christ.

Rom. 6:1–11; 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 4:22–24; Col. 3:5–10

Pastor Johnathan continues to explore the fall of Nineveh in Nahum, and draws parallels to modern struggles with pride and greed, and also highlights God's judgment over nations, the reversal of Assyria's power, and the urgent call to reject sin and embrace salvation through Christ.

Nahum, as the prophet of God, speaking on His behalf, continues his masterful hymn declaring coming judgment to Nineveh and comfort to His people in Judah. Will vindication come at last to God's people? Yes! But we must be diligent in the ways of the Lord while we wait.

Pastor Johnathan begins his sermon series on the prophetic book of Nahum, focusing on God's judgment against Nineveh and the Assyrian empire. This first message argues that understanding this ancient history provides crucial insight into the present-day wickedness of the world and the necessity of recognizing God's righteous judgment, ultimately pointing to the beauty and power of the gospel. He urges any listening to embrace repentance and believe in the face of cultural decline and to find comfort in God's ultimate triumph over evil.

This message emphasizes the importance of aligning one's life with God's word, contrasting the blessed individual who delights in Scripture and avoids wicked counsel with those who reject divine instruction and pursue fleeting pleasures. Drawing from Psalm 1, Brandin highlights the transformative power of meditating on God's law, which leads to a life of flourishing, fruitfulness, and enduring prosperity rooted in a deep connection to the living water of Christ, ultimately offering a path of grace and eternal standing before God.

This sermon covers what it means to live as those redeemed from sin and how we can overcome the ridicule of the world. As the title let's on, no one will escape the judgment of God. Therefore, we ought to live accordingly.

The Sermon recorded does not include the scripture reading.