Choose Life Church | Sermons

We achieve better results collectively as we grow individually. Reading from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 ESV.

1 Thess. 5:12-15. What things help us grow as a church: Structure Relations Integrity Restorative environment Atmosphere of growth and development

There is a motivation to anything we do or don’t do in life. It is either internal or external or both. This sermon examines how God motivates us to live for our benefit and for His glory. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 - 5:10

Our current trials are not the destination for our lives; rather they are intersections. Jesus came to earth to navigate us through these intersections to the cross and through the cross into resurrected life in the presence of God the Father; and that place we call Home.

(1 Thess. 2:1-13) Paul shares his ministry with excitement - how God worked through him, to bring up the church. Paul could not stop talking about the experience of God working in the hearts of believers.

We begin our series by examining the first chapter of 1 Thessalonians through Paul's language and the Truth behind it.

We need to understand marriage not as a contract, but a covenant lasting a lifetime. In this sermon we directly explore examples of husbands and wives and how their actions directly affect the relationship of a family.

The idea of wisdom dominates Proverbs much like the whole Bible. In this sermon, we tackle 3 myths about wisdom and explain 12 categories of wisdom - from sleep habits to self control.

As the disciples of Jesus have failed to have faith, we also - even when close to Him - would see and measure circumstances not by faith, but by own abilities. It's Hard to Believe, but Jesus loves us even when we fail in faith, and provides not only mercy, but grace! John chapter 5.

Even when we suffer for years in misery and without hope, we are not forgotten by our Father, who heals, restores, and gives grace. God's actions may seem untimely, as if He has forgotten about us, but even the suffering turns around to be a useful lesson to us, to make us understand and perceive God's good will.

Gospel of John, chapter 4. There are things that we all believe in but which we can neither see nor touch. We can't see God, but we can see His works in our lives, and answers to prayers. When do we usually find ourselves asking God to help us?

In his Gospel Apostle John recorded several occasions of Jesus performing miracles. They are hard to believe, but at the same time reveal the wonderful and affirming qualities of God's love and grace towards us.

What do you value in your life? What kind of accomplishments are at the top of your list? Let your time with the Lord be precious!

Christ's coming to earth had a tough start, and he led a tough life - to die for us.

People of Jerusalem write out a covenant before God. Pastor Yuri talks about the meaning of making a covenant and how does this benefit us by God's loving design.

Guest speaker Bogdan Kipko, pastor of The Slavic Church of Orange County. Jerusalem admitted their brokenness and need of a savior - they repented and committed to God. Even as we sink in our biggest of sins, God still desires us and keeps working in our lives - faithful, loving, relentless.

How do we measure our success, and what goals does God set out before us? Как измерить успех?

God teaches us through Nehemiah to know how to spot untrue things. Not by studying the lies, but by studying the truth.

What should be valued above what? How do we value things around us? What can we learn from numbers and a genealogy?

How do we deal with problems of opposition? How can we focus on some projects when in danger? Pastor Yuri draws conclusions and examples from Nehemiah's struggle in building the Jersualem wall while dealing with constant and growing danger.

Nehemiah oversaw the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall and the gates. Learning about the names of gates and their origins brings us to the roots of faith - where to find it, how it works, and what it means.

When we face the reality that God provides us we are drawn to make the choice - to serve Him or to serve ourselves. Learning about ourselves is a necessary step to desiring God.

Pastor Andrey covers the topic of divorce. People approached Jesus with the question: "Is it lawful to divorce one another?" When is divorce an option? What did Jesus have to say on this? What is God's rule, command, and wish for us?

The story of Hosea and Gomer is a picture of what spiritual adultery looks like. What are some ways you have been unfaithful to God? What will be your next steps towards restoring that relationship?

Abraham and Sarah's relationship with God provides insight and lessons in maintaining our relationship with God.

Ahab and Jezebel's marriage reflects much reality of sin in our lives. How do we live our lives to build each other up, provide, protect, teach, learn, and encourage?

Jacob’s actions mirror many people today who put the weight of their deepest hopes and desires solely on their spouses...

There is no perfect man, and no perfect woman. Pastor Andrey describes God's mercy and grace at work in marriage.

How does exposure of our sin bring us closer to God? Ephesians 5:1-21

Ephesians 4. The first gift that we have to share is the grace received from God. You share what God is doing in your life. As God works in our life, we gain more opportunities for us to work with and in each other!

[Russian/English] Pastor Andrey brings out Paul's points in Ephesians 4. The Spirit of one God changes us, transforms us - and we are to strive to be UNITED beyond our identity in social, political, ethnic, cultural standards.

What is worship inspired by? What kind of a relationship with God makes us worship Him? Can we trust that relationship? Pastor Yuri preaches on the Letter to Ephesians 3:14-21

God binds together what once was apart. In this sermon: learn about the mystery revealed through Christ! Ephesians 3:1-13