Living Faith Christian Church Sermons

Christ has been exalted above every name and given as head over all things—for the Church. In this message, we're reminded that Jesus is not a distant figurehead, but an active, present shepherd who speaks, sustains, and leads His body. With such a leader, why would we ever drift toward another?

When life is overwhelming and we feel our weakness, we're reminded that the ascended Jesus is serving as our great high priest. Even in that exalted role, he remains sympathetic and extends mercy, grace, and help. We're invited to draw near to the throne of grace with confidence—because Jesus doesn't push us away in our need, but welcomes us gently and faithfully.

Though Jesus now holds all authority in heaven and on earth, we often wonder why His power isn't fully visible yet. This message explores the biblical tension between His present reign and His delayed return, reminding us that the delay is not weakness, but mercy—giving more people time to hear the gospel and respond to His offer of salvation through the very people longing for his return.

The ascension of Jesus isn't just about his departure or physical movement—it's about his coronation. The Scriptures show us that Jesus has taken His rightful place at the right hand of God, ruling with unmatched authority. And because he reigns, we can live with joy, confidence, and purpose, knowing our king is on the throne and on our side.

In a world where our identity is constantly challenged by comparison, criticism, and change, this message reminds us of the unshakable truth: our identity is not something we achieve—it's something we receive from Christ. When we know whose we are, we can live with clarity, confidence, and peace, no matter what comes our way. John the Baptist knew who he was, and who he wasn't and his own confession and realization of his identity teaches us today.

Isaiah 40 reminds us of God's limitless power, presence, and knowledge. It also describes how the LORD knows the number of stars but also sees us and knows our heart. We often wear ourselves out trying to do God's job—fixing, controlling, and carrying things we were never meant to. This message calls us to trust, surrender, and wait on the LORD, allowing Him to do what only He can do.

Change in our lives is less about major moments and crises and more about daily decisions. Over time, small steps in God's direction or away from Him, shape who and where we are today. We all can relate to frustration that comes by starting something and not finishing but too many of us are experiencing these frustrations in areas that God's power and grace can help. After all, self control is a fruit of God's Spirit!

They didn't get over it — and neither should we. The resurrection of Jesus launched and fueled the early church and empowers his people today. It was the center of their message, the source of their confidence, and the clarity for their future hope. A reminder us to live with the same resurrection-powered clarity today.

The angels didn't just announce the resurrection—they reminded the disciples of what Jesus had already said. The disciples couldn't see the resurrection coming—because they were still stuck in their own version of the story. This message calls us to know, believe, and remember the words of Christ… because when we do, it changes everything.

In this message, we look at how the Day of Atonement points ahead to what Jesus did on the cross. From the torn veil to the scapegoat, it all shows how Jesus made a way for us to be forgiven and come close to God. And even as Jesus is heading to the cross, this gospel proclamation is being played out. The big question is—are you living like the veil is still up, or torn down?

What does the Bible say about friendship? How can I find and be a good friend? We'll look at 4 elements of friendship from the Scripture and discover where we can find a trustworthy friend for life.

Do you have friends who help bring you to Jesus and encourage your faith? Do you have friends who pull you away and extinguish your faith? Which kind of friend are you? Looking at two gospel stories we discover how relationships are often critical to our faith and deliverance and the importance of having and being a good friend.

Jesus has already told us what he is going to say on the day of judgement. Hearing his words can help us orient our lives about what really matters now in light of eternity.

Fear stops us from living by faith and fully giving ourselves to God. There is risk involved in trusting God and His way but the reward is great. Playing it safe isn't a virtue of a follower of Jesus. Jesus' parable of the talents from Matthew 25 speaks to these truths.

It's tempting to take matters into our own hands when doing things God's way seems hard or slow. As David brought the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem, he learned an important lesson about doing things God's way rather than improvising, taking shortcuts or going without the direction from the LORD. If we choose to live life God's way, he will help us. If we choose to live life on our own, we're on our own. Which will you choose?

The LORD deserves first place in all things. He's not simply a lifeline we call in times of crisis nor an accessory we add to our already cluttered lives for good luck or blessing. Does the LORD have the proper place in our heart today? 1 Samuel 4-7 tells of a season in Israel's history when He did not have the right place and the events that finally led to their repentance.

John 11 tells the story of Lazarus' death and resurrection and teaches us about hope, hurt, and how Jesus meets us in both places. We discover that sometimes the love of God is known not but the removal of difficulty, but the redemption that comes after difficulty.

The prophet Jeremiah believed God's word and made decisions because of this belief. At times he seemed foolish to those who did not have faith in God's promises. Jeremiah believed that even though difficult times and exile were on the horizon, God's people were coming back and would be renewed. This is a great example of how our belief in the resurrection should impact our lives today.

Death is something our culture avoids thinking about but cannot avoid experiencing in the end. No matter your status in life, all humans share the same fate. The Bible teaches us how death entered our world and God's plan for immortality for those who trust in Jesus Christ. And the testimony of Scripture beautifully shows that what God originally intended in the beginning he will bring about in the end.

Just as Jesus was raised from the dead, those who trust in Jesus will be raised back to life at his return. This foundational biblical truth isn't just to remember at a funeral, but a reality that give us courage, comfort and our calling.

Pastor Pam Bzdyra has seen God's goodness, provision and power over the course of her life. In this message, she shares the latest update in her cancer journey and calls us to consider the brevity of life. If we believe the gospel of Christ, then the fear of death is taken off the table empowering us to live fearless lives for our great and loving God. He calls us to not waste our life living for now, but to live for God's coming kingdom.

How do you interact with new or different information? Do you mindlessly accept it? Do you quickly reject it? The disciples from a city named Berea were commended for their humility to receive Paul's message, but also their commitment check the message against the testimony of Scripture. A "Berean" is someone with a hunger to know God through His word and do the good and important work of studying and searching.

Hear how God has been working in and through His people this last year. A closing word and prayer from Psalm 24 and 25.

When you read the story of Jesus' birth, the people involved are filled with wonder, joy and praise. They break out in song, ponder deeply, run, wake up their neighbors and more. One of the reasons why is because they are experiencing the love of God in that he has kept his word. Every time God fulfills his word, it's an expression of his love.

The great news of Jesus ought to inspire joy in those who hear and believe this glorious announcement. But joy too often seems just out of grasp. How can we have a deep and inner joy that doesn't get absorbed by the world around us? We've got a choice to make.

We have peace with God through the work of Jesus Christ. This peace allows us to make peace with others because of the grace, mercy, and love we have found from God. God made people with us so we can make peace with others.

Where can we find hope and is it sure? Hope can be found because we have been justified by faith and have God's grace and love surrounding our lives.

There's plenty to complain about in life, but much more to give thanks to God for! Considering His love, salvation, personal care and power dramatically shifts the scales from grumbling to gratitude.A look at Psalm 118, the final Hallel Psalm

Difficulty, disappointment, darkness and delay can all inspire doubt, even in the heart of a believer. When our expectations of God aren't met, we can struggle and question. Where we go and what we do with our doubts makes all the difference in the world.A look at the doubts of John the Baptist from Matthew 11:1-6

The Bible is filled with records of miracles, power and victory. It is also filled with records of the passage of time during normal everyday life. Noah hears from God and is called to save a remnant of humans and animals and then he spends many days just building an ark. David faces down Goliath with courage and also spends a lot of time tending to his father's sheep. The time in between is a time to be faithful and attend to the assignment the LORD has already given us. In between the miracles and victory we wait, trust, praise, worship and obey.

The world is an unreliable source for help. Looking inside ourselves for help is not where we find the help we need either. There is only one place where we can look to find help for our journey through life and beyond.Psalm 121 is one of the ancient Hebrew songs sung by pilgrims as they traveled to and from Jerusalem known as the songs of ascent. The psalm guides us to the place we can look to for the help our soul needs.

When you look at the world around you, how do you feel? Are you angry, annoyed, or tempted to withdraw altogether? Jesus engaged with the world and all of its challenges, fueled by one thing - compassion. He interacted with those in need, took initiative in places of evil, and saw beyond the first glance - because of compassion. In our world and cultural moment, compassion is the one things we need to have.

Jesus teaches us that this generation is like children who can't be satisfied and yet keep searching for something to fulfill their soul. He says that we're often presented with the very thing we need and yet we reject that thinking there's go to be something else. In the end though, there is only one thing that will satisfy and until we come to know this, we'll be weary and worn.

Surrounded by enemies, with uncertainty and unknowns all around, God's people know what to do. The LORD has promised to fight our battles and always be with us. Looking at the story of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, we can learn to praise, trust God's promises and move forward in faith!Closing teaching from our 2024 Family Weekend and 20th Anniversary Sunday.

The big question in the election cycle is "who do you think will win?" We have thoughts and feelings on all the various outcomes and candidates. But Scripture guides us to walk through uncertain times with peace and hope because we know who will win in the end. No matter what happens today, history is moving towards the day when God's kingdom come and Christ returns to begin his reign!Part 6 in our series on politics.

Jeremiah 29 records a letter to Jewish exiles living in Babylon. They've been transplanted away from home and are living in a foreign land. How should they live and act as strangers in this pagan land? Jeremiah's writes that even though their exile is not what they want, it is what will be until things are restored. In the meantime they are called to be agents of God's peace in and for the land they are in.Part 5 of our series on politics.

You are not just like everyone else. You are the salt of the earth and the light of the world and are called to make a difference in this world.Part 4 of our series on politics

Even beyond the political world, our world is very divided and divisive. How do we avoid and handle disagreement in our emotionally charged world and represent Christ well? A look at some important truths to help us live above the fray.Part 3 of our series on politics

Followers of Jesus are called to be set apart from the world around them and yet we're not called to withdraw from the world. 1 Peter 2 outlines some clear directives for God's people, commanding us to "honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God and honor the king." How do we do this in our emotionally charged political climate?Part 2 of our series on politics

When trying to make sense of the politically charged world we live in, it is important for God's people to be grounded in the biblical truth that God is over all. He is working to ensure His ultimate will is done and so while kings rise and fall and good and bad leaders come and go, we can trust that God is over all and His kingdom will endure forever.Part 1 of our series on politics

When facing challenges and difficulty in life, if our expectations of God are based on our circumstances, we will feel let down. If our expectations of God are based on God's faithfulness and history, we will know that even in challenging moments, God has not let you down.

One of the main contributors to personal misery is a self-focused life. A surefire remedy for a miserable life is looking away from self unto God and His greatness. A look at some of the spiritual blessings which call us to look out and up at the wonder of God.

There are sure fire way to have a miserable life - too many which we actually may incorporate in our lives if we aren't mindful! This sermon is an ironic look at answering "how to be miserable" and spiritual direction how to avoid such a life.

Some days we're on the mountain, some days we're in the valley. In those seasons of darkness and hurt, platitudes just don't work to bring a light and life again to our soul. What pulls us out of that place is God's love.

The world we're living in is unstable and evil. But the LORD is trustworthy and promises to take care of His people. Looking through the lens of Elijah and his courageous stand against idols, we can see that our God is for us and with us and will come through in the end.

The spirit of consecration describes an attitude of heart and approach towards holy living that is motivated not by "have to" but "want to". A passion to give God our best rather than bare minimum with intentionality to be set apart for Him.

If you knew you only had a short time left to live, what would you do? In a stunning record, King Hezekiah is told he will die and ought to "set his house in order". This pursuit is a high and holy calling for God's people in this moment as well. We need to resolve to have our marriages, children, and home life be consecrated for for the LORD.

What we believe influences our behavior. Both truth and lies have the power to affect how we live. Daniel models how to believe God's truth in a world system designed to disorient God's people. He knew who he was because he knew whose he was.

The gospel is not something we just believe once but something we should remember and believe every day. It is the truth that should shape our thinking, which in turn will shape our lives.

The gospel message is the announcement of the great plan of God and how in the end He will be glorified. A correct response to this good news is to live a life that glorifies God. The end goal of all of life is that God may be glorified.

The return of Jesus Christ is not only the hope of the Christian, it is an important element to the gospel message itself. This truth announces that judgement day is coming to the world and justice is coming for God's people. In addition, it serves as our motivation to live holy and for eternal things as we wait for God's kingdom to come.