Podcast by Christwalk Church
In today's sermon, Pastor Blake explores the theme of trusting God with the processes of our lives, drawing inspiration from Abraham's journey in Genesis. He emphasizes that even when life seems filled with delays and confusion, God is faithfully working behind the scenes to fulfill His promises, as demonstrated by the miraculous birth of Isaac at a seemingly impossible time. The pastor highlights that patience and faithfulness in the "hidden years" can lead to rewarding outcomes, and encourages listeners to view their challenges through the lens of God's power and purpose. Ultimately, he calls for a shift in perspective from self-centered concerns to a focus on how God can work through us to impact future generations.
In his sermon, Pastor Blake discussed the importance of welcoming God into our homes and trusting Him with our families, using Abraham's story in Genesis 18 as a central example. He emphasized four key ways Abraham demonstrated his trust: by welcoming God, believing in God's promises for the future, guiding his family in God's ways, and standing in the gap for his loved ones through intercessory prayer. Pastor Blake encouraged the congregation to create a home atmosphere that reflects faith, modeling God's values and being intentional in spiritual leadership. Ultimately, he called listeners to make their homes places where God feels welcomed and valued, prompting transformative change in their families.
In today's message, Pastor Blake emphasizes the theme of waiting and trusting in God's promises, highlighting Abraham's life as a model for faithfulness during periods of delay. He shares how God reaffirmed His covenant with Abraham and introduced tough commitments, such as circumcision, while reminding us that God's promises often seem impossible before they come to fruition. Pastor Blake encourages listeners to relay their concerns to God, acknowledging that it's okay to have doubts while still worshiping, just as Abraham did. Ultimately, he calls for a response of commitment, urging everyone to take actionable steps of obedience in their faith journeys, knowing that God's timing and plans are always perfect.
In today's sermon, Pastor Blake explores Genesis Chapter 16, focusing on the themes of trust and decision-making through the story of Abram and Sarai. He emphasizes that desperation can distort our judgment, leading us to make decisions outside of God's plan, which can create chaos and long-term consequences. The message highlights that God desires our involvement in His plans rather than our interference, encouraging us to submit to His guidance and wait patiently. Ultimately, Pastor Blake concludes that God, who sees and hears us, offers redemption even in our mistakes, reminding us to trust in His timing and process.
In the sermon, Pastor Blake emphasizes the importance of having a right relationship with our Heavenly Father through faith. He highlights that God is fully capable of fulfilling His promises to us. Using Abraham as an example, he illustrates how faith can lead to divine blessings. Ultimately, trusting in God's faithfulness is key to a fruitful spiritual life.
In today's sermon, Pastor Blake continues the series on Abraham's life, focusing on the theme of trusting God with finances in light of Genesis 14. He emphasizes that true faith is tested through our generosity, integrity, dependence, and priorities, using Abraham's example of giving a tenth to Melchizedek as a declaration of God's provision. The sermon urges the congregation to reflect on what they truly value, advocating for open-handed living rather than clinging to material wealth. Ultimately, Pastor Blake challenges everyone to reconsider whether God can trust them with His resources, encouraging a shift from self-reliance to faith in God as the true source of provision.
Pastor Blake explores the life of Abram in Genesis, highlighting the concept of choosing between faith and personal ambition when faced with conflicts and decisions. He emphasizes the importance of character revealed during conflicts, illustrating how Abram's humility leads to God's confirmation of His covenant promises. In contrast, Lot's choice based on appearances ultimately leads him toward moral corruption and separation from God's blessings. The sermon encourages believers to trust God's promises and choose the path of faith over the allure of immediate gratification, asking the critical question of which path we are currently on in our lives.
In today's sermon, Pastor Blake continues the series "Tested and Trusted," focusing on Abraham's journey and the tests he faced. He emphasizes that a faith that is tested can be trusted, highlighting Abraham's experience of famine and his decision to leave Canaan for Egypt, symbolizing a lack of trust in God's promise. The message underscores the importance of returning to a place of worship and trust in God, reminding listeners that despite failures, God's faithfulness remains steady and the altar represents a path back to Him. Pastor Blake invites everyone, whether facing disappointment or seeking a fresh start, to embrace the hope found at the cross, which leads to restoration and dedication.
In today's sermon, Pastor Blake discusses the story of Abram from Genesis, emphasizing that a faith that is tested can be trusted. He introduces the theme of the new series, "Tested and Trusted," highlighting Abram's initial calling by God to leave his familiar surroundings and step into the unknown, underscoring the importance of obedience and letting go of compromise. Pastor Blake explores Abram's covenant with God, which promises blessings not only for Abram but for all nations through him, urging listeners to consider how they can align themselves with God's purposes in their lives. He concludes by inviting everyone to commit their journey to God, emphasizing that despite challenges, God uses tests to refine faith and prepare individuals for a future filled with His promises.
In Pastor Blake's sermon, he emphasizes the significance of questions, particularly focusing on the pivotal question Jesus asks: "Who do you say that I am?" He explains that our responses to this question can profoundly shape our lives and eternal destiny. By examining various perspectives, including those of the disciples and opposing views from demons and religious leaders, he illustrates the necessity of personally engaging with Jesus' identity beyond mere opinions and cultural narratives. Ultimately, he encourages listeners to move from intellectual acknowledgment to heartfelt belief in Jesus as the Messiah, urging them to crown Him as Lord in their lives.
In today's sermon, Pastor Blake emphasizes the importance of remaining connected to Jesus as the true vine, illustrating how our relationship with Him shapes our spiritual fruitfulness. He discusses six key characteristics of this relationship: production, purification, position, preservation, provision, and participation, highlighting that true fruitfulness is a result of abiding in Christ. Pastor Blake encourages the congregation to embrace God's pruning and purification as a necessary part of spiritual growth, reminding them that real fulfillment comes from aligning their desires with His. Finally, he invites listeners to reflect on their spiritual connection with Jesus and to consider surrendering to Him for true life and fruitfulness.
Pastor Blake continued the sermon series on the seven "I am" statements of Jesus, focusing this week on Jesus' declaration, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." He explored the significance of these statements, emphasizing that they directly identify Jesus as God and challenge believers to make a decision about their faith in Him. Highlighting Peter's denial and Thomas's doubt, Pastor Blake illustrated how both figures represented common struggles in faith—failure and uncertainty. Ultimately, he affirmed that Jesus provides restoration and truth, urging the congregation to rely on Him as the only path to salvation and fulfillment.
In today's sermon, Pastor Blake highlights the significance of Jesus' declaration, "I am the resurrection and the life," as he examines the story of Lazarus' resurrection in John 11. He emphasizes that life's challenges, delays, and losses are not the final word, as God's glory and purpose are often revealed through our hardships. Pastor Blake encourages us to not only seek faith for our future but also to embrace Jesus as our source of life in the present, inviting us to experience transformation and freedom from our past. Ultimately, he reminds us that Jesus has the power to breathe new life into our circumstances and calls each of us to step out of spiritual deadness into a vibrant relationship with Him.
In today's sermon, Pastor Blake continues the series "I Am Jesus in His Own Words" by focusing on the fourth I Am statement: "I am the good shepherd." He emphasizes that through this declaration, Jesus identifies Himself as God and expresses His deep love and commitment to His followers, illustrated through five promises: that the good shepherd owns, knows, calls, cares for, and gathers His sheep. Pastor Blake explains how our recognition of Jesus' goodness should transform our lives and urges us to listen for His voice leading us, even when it challenges our comfort. Ultimately, he invites us to respond to the good shepherd's call for deeper intimacy, surrender, and active participation in His mission to gather those who are lost.
In today's sermon, Pastor Abi explores Jesus' statement, "I am the gate," found in John 10, examining its significance in relation to the Pharisees' oppressive practices of keeping people out of God's love. He emphasizes that Jesus came to invite everyone in, providing a pathway to salvation and abundant life while highlighting the importance of exiting the old ways of thinking and being. By understanding Jesus as the gate, believers are encouraged to enter into new hope, joy, and purpose. Ultimately, Pastor Abi reminds us that we are never trapped because God continually makes a way for us to experience transformation and freedom through Christ.
In his sermon, Pastor Blake explores Jesus's statement "I am the light of the world," highlighting the significance of light in revealing truth, directing our paths, and restoring our souls. He emphasizes that choosing to follow Jesus allows us to step out of darkness and into clarity, obedience, and belief, encouraging us to expose our struggles to His light for healing and transformation. Pastor Blake further illustrates that believers reflect Jesus's light to the world, calling us to actively shine in dark places and serve as witnesses to His love and hope. Ultimately, he invites everyone to embrace the light of Christ, rekindling their passion for God and offering their lives as testimonies of His transformative power.
In his sermon, Pastor communicates the powerful message of Jesus as the "bread of life," emphasizing that true spiritual satisfaction comes not from worldly desires but from faith in Jesus. Using the analogy of physical sustenance, he illustrates how Jesus offers eternal life and fulfills our deepest needs. He encourages listeners to recognize that while temporary things may distract us, only belief in Jesus leads to lasting fulfillment and security. Ultimately, Pastor challenges everyone to choose between the fleeting satisfaction of physical needs and the eternal satisfaction found in Christ.
In today's sermon, Pastor Abi Sanchez discussed how true peace is not merely the absence of disturbance but is instead a deep, fulfilling harmony that comes from God. Using the story from Luke where Jesus calls His first disciples, Pastor emphasized that peace can be found even in moments of turmoil and uncertainty, just as Peter found peace in following Jesus despite his initial frustrations. He highlighted that God's peace surpasses human understanding and provides strength and assurance amid life's challenges. Ultimately, Pastor encouraged the congregation to cast their anxieties onto Jesus and experience His sustaining peace, which empowers us to overcome the trials we face.
In today's sermon, Pastor Blake Snapp discusses Romans chapter eight, particularly focusing on verse 37, which speaks of the overwhelming victory believers have through Christ. He emphasizes that despite the inevitable challenges and struggles in life, God is always for us, and our true victory comes from our relationship with Him rather than worldly successes. Pastor Blake outlines a process of refining, remaking, and realigning that God undertakes in our lives to help us understand and experience this victory. He encourages the congregation to respond with gratitude and stewardship, living for God's glory and reflecting His goodness in all circumstances.
Pastor Blake explores the theme of God's unwavering support in the face of life's challenges, using Romans 8 to illustrate that nothing can separate us from God's love. He emphasizes that despite the struggles we face, such as car troubles or personal adversity, the evidence of God's love and care is reaffirmed through Christ's sacrifice and intercession. The pastor encourages us to recognize, receive, and rejoice in the good news of our salvation, highlighting that our identity as children of God means we are forever secure in His love. Ultimately, he calls us to not only embrace these truths but to share them with others, living in the hope that God is for us and that our best is still to come.
Pastor Blake Snapp concluded the sermon series on Malachi by discussing the themes of justice, judgment, and deliverance. He emphasized how the Israelites questioned God's justice in their difficult circumstances, forgetting their own shortcomings and disobedience. Pastor highlighted that while God is a just judge, He is also rich in mercy and offers healing and joy through the coming of Jesus, who will purify and redeem His people. Ultimately, he called for everyone to respond to God's love with obedience, reminding them that although the Old Testament ends with a curse, the New Testament offers a cure in Jesus Christ.
In today's sermon, Pastor highlights a message from Malachi, emphasizing the importance of returning to God with faithfulness in our walk, wealth, and words. He contrasts two types of people—those who maintain a close relationship with God versus those who tend to stray, often leading to disobedience and doubt in God's love and commands. Pastor underscores the significance of tithing as an act of obedience rather than mere generosity, urging the congregants to trust in God's provision and blessings. Ultimately, he calls for a renewed commitment to live faithfully, reminding everyone that God's promises are constant and His love is unwavering.
In his sermon, Pastor Blake Snapp discusses the importance of faithfulness in relationships, particularly focusing on the biblical perspective on divorce as outlined in Malachi. He highlights that treachery, hypocrisy, impurity, and hostility are destructive attitudes that can lead to broken relationships and offer guidance on guarding one's heart and remaining loyal to God and one's spouse. Pastor Blake emphasizes the need for genuine authenticity in worship, cautioning against the dangers of living in disobedience while expecting God's blessings. Ultimately, he calls on the congregation to prioritize their commitment to God and their covenant relationships, reminding them of the potential for reconciliation and restoration through obedience to God's Word.
Pastor Blake remarked on the Israelites' poor worship practices as depicted in Malachi, highlighting three key charges against the priests: losing their wonder for God, offering leftover worship, and performing lazy work. He emphasized that God deserves our best, not our leftovers, likening subpar worship to presenting unworthy gifts to an important figure. The pastor urged everyone, regardless of their position within the church, to repent, recalibrate their understanding of true worship, and realign their commitment to God. Ultimately, he called on congregants to fully surrender to Christ, noting that while there's a risk in giving our best, God has already given us His utmost through Jesus.
Pastor Blake discussed the themes of fresh beginnings and renewing one's faith as the new year unfolds, using the book of Malachi as a foundation. He highlighted that the moment we begin to doubt God's love for us is when our love for Him starts to diminish, often fueled by feelings of condemnation and comparison. The message emphasizes that God's love for us is not based on our performance but on His promises and actions, particularly through the sacrifice of Jesus. Ultimately, he encouraged the congregation to trust in God's unchanging love, allowing that assurance to guide their lives as they step into the new year.
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In this sermon, Pastor emphasizes the importance of reflection and goal-setting as he prepares for the upcoming year, particularly focusing on the concept of discipleship. He highlights the strong sense of fellowship in their church community and identifies discipleship as a necessary area for growth. The pastor proposes four key areas of focus for discipleship based on Acts 2:42: devotion to the apostles' teaching, prayer, fellowship, and sharing meals, encouraging the congregation to actively engage in these practices. As he challenges the church to commit to these principles in 2025, he emphasizes that true discipleship requires dedication and a shift in priorities to see meaningful transformation within the community.
As we prepare for Christmas, we know what that means: it means presents, it means family, it means snow (maybe, just cold weather, which is worse), and that means hot chocolate, it means pajamas, really it means smiles. Most importantly: it means Jesus. And just as on our calendar there is quite no other day like Christmas, no other season like this one, there truly is no other name, no one like Him. So for a few minutes, I want to talk to you from this subject: No One Like God.
Today we are wrapping our series called All In. This phrase originally comes from the world of poker, describing where a player bets all their remaining chips on a single hand. In modern American culture, “all in” has evolved into a general expression that means committing fully to something, often with a high level of enthusiasm, dedication, or even risk. We have looked over the last few weeks at what the Bible teaches us about this type of all in behavior in the life of a disciple of Jesus.
Today we are wrapping our series called All In. This phrase originally comes from the world of poker, describing where a player bets all their remaining chips on a single hand. In modern American culture, “all in” has evolved into a general expression that means committing fully to something, often with a high level of enthusiasm, dedication, or even risk. We have looked over the last few weeks at what the Bible teaches us about this type of all in behavior in the life of a disciple of Jesus.
Today we are continuing our new series called All In. This phrase originally comes from the world of poker, describing where a player bets all their remaining chips on a single hand. In modern American culture, “all in” has evolved into a general expression that means committing fully to something, often with a high level of enthusiasm, dedication, or even risk. We are going to take a look together over the next few weeks at what the Bible teaches us about this type of all in behavior in the life of a disciple of Jesus.
Today we are continuing our new series called All In. This phrase originally comes from the world of poker, describing where a player bets all their remaining chips on a single hand. In modern American culture, “all in” has evolved into a general expression that means committing fully to something, often with a high level of enthusiasm, dedication, or even risk. We are going to take a look together over the next few weeks at what the Bible teaches us about this type of all in behavior in the life of a disciple of Jesus.
Today we are continuing our new series called All In. This phrase originally comes from the world of poker, describing where a player bets all their remaining chips on a single hand. In modern American culture, “all in” has evolved into a general expression that means committing fully to something, often with a high level of enthusiasm, dedication, or even risk. We are going to take a look together over the next few weeks at what the Bible teaches us about this type of all in behavior in the life of a disciple of Jesus.
Today we are kicking off a new series called All In. This phrase originally comes from the world of poker, describing where a player bets all their remaining chips on a single hand. In modern American culture, “all in” has evolved into a general expression that means committing fully to something, often with a high level of enthusiasm, dedication, or even risk. We are going to take a look together over the next few weeks at what the Bible teaches us about this type of all in behavior in the life of a disciple of Jesus.
Today we are wrapping up our series called Family Circus where over the past few weeks we are took a look together at various aspects of family life from a biblical perspective in the hopes of learning how we can lead and operate within our families in a way that honors God and establishes His Kingdom in the midst of a culture and society that is often pulling us in a different direction.
Today we are continuing a new series called Family Circus where over the next several weeks we are going to take a look together at various aspects of family life from a biblical perspective in the hopes of learning how we can lead and operate within our families in a way that honors God and establishes His Kingdom in the midst of a culture and society that is often pulling us in a different direction.
Today we are continuing a new series called Family Circus where over the next several weeks we are going to take a look together at various aspects of family life from a biblical perspective in the hopes of learning how we can lead and operate within our families in a way that honors God and establishes His Kingdom in the midst of a culture and society that is often pulling us in a different direction.
Today we are continuing a new series called Family Circus where over the next several weeks we are going to take a look together at various aspects of family life from a biblical perspective in the hopes of learning how we can lead and operate within our families in a way that honors God and establishes His Kingdom in the midst of a culture and society that is often pulling us in a different direction.
Today we are kicking off a new series called Family Circus where over the next several weeks we are going to take a look together at various aspects of family life from a biblical perspective in the hopes of learning how we can lead and operate within our families in a way that honors God and establishes His Kingdom in the midst of a culture and society that is often pulling us in a different direction.
Today we are wrapping up our new series called I Pledge Allegiance where over the last few weeks we have explored the foundational tenets of our pledge of allegiance--one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all--through a biblical lens in the hopes of discovering who God has called us to be in the midst of all the turmoil and upheaval in our country
Today we are continuing our new series called I Pledge Allegiance where over the next few weeks we are going to explore the foundational tenets of our pledge of allegiance--one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all--through a biblical lens in the hopes of discovering who God has called us to be in the midst of all the turmoil and upheaval in our country
Today we are continuing our new series called I Pledge Allegiance where over the next few weeks we are going to explore the foundational tenets of our pledge of allegiance--one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all--through a biblical lens in the hopes of discovering who God has called us to be in the midst of all the turmoil and upheaval in our country
Today we are kicking off a new series called I Pledge Allegiance where over the next four weeks we are going to explore the foundational tenets of our pledge of allegiance--one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all--through a biblical lens in the hopes of discovering who God has called us to be in the midst of all the turmoil and upheaval in our country
Today we're wrapping up our series called Summer in the Psalms. Over the course of the series, you'll be hearing from some of the different voices in our church and community as we dig into the book of Psalms together and discover how this ancient book applies to our lives as Christ followers.
Today we're continuing our series called Summer in the Psalms. Over the course of the series, you'll be hearing from some of the different voices in our church and community as we dig into the book of Psalms together and discover how this ancient book applies to our lives as Christ followers.
Today we're continuing our series called Summer in the Psalms. Over the course of the series, you'll be hearing from some of the different voices in our church and community as we dig into the book of Psalms together and discover how this ancient book applies to our lives as Christ followers.
Today we're continuing our series called Summer in the Psalms. Over the course of the series, you'll be hearing from some of the different voices in our church and community as we dig into the book of Psalms together and discover how this ancient book applies to our lives as Christ followers.
Today we're continuing our series called Summer in the Psalms. Over the course of the series, you'll be hearing from some of the different voices in our church and community as we dig into the book of Psalms together and discover how this ancient book applies to our lives as Christ followers.
Today we are kicking off a brand new series called Summer in the Psalms. Over the course of the series, you'll be hearing from some of the different voices in our church and community as we dig into the book of Psalms together and discover how this ancient book applies to our lives as Christ followers.
Today we are closing out our series called Supreme, where, over the next several weeks, we are going to be walking through the book of Colossians together in the hopes of discovering the various truths of Paul's writing in regard to the supremacy of Jesus Christ and how that relates to the life of the believer and how God is moving in His church today.
Today is week 8 of our series called Supreme, where, over the next several weeks, we are going to be walking through the book of Colossians together in the hopes of discovering the various truths of Paul's writing in regard to the supremacy of Jesus Christ and how that relates to the life of the believer and how God is moving in His church today.