Living Faith Christian Church Sermons

In Exodus 24, God establishes His covenant with Israel—sealed in blood, confirmed by sacrifice, and celebrated with a shared meal in His presence. Though His people later broke that covenant, God's mercy endured. In Jesus Christ, the true Mediator, God formed a new and better covenant, sealed with Christ's own blood and inviting us into lasting relationship, redemption, and fellowship with God.

God didn't just redeem His people to obey Him—He redeemed them to walk with Him. In Exodus 23, we see that God leads, protects, and provides through His presence, sending His angel to guard and guide His people on the journey. Along the way, He calls them to trust His process, remembering that His blessings often come through obedience and that His work unfolds not all at once, but through steady growth—little by little.

God's people are called to live differently—to reflect His heart and character in a world that needs to know Him. We've been set apart by His grace and invited to show His love, truth, and compassion through the way we live and love others. As the church, we are His special people with a sacred calling: to represent God well and make His goodness visible in everyday life. The way we do this is simple: Love God. Love People.

We tend to make life all about us. Even when we seek the LORD, our pursuit of Him is often so we can get what we want or to make our lives better. The people who do not know God have no choice but to live for themselves, why would we follow that example? It is time for us to reject being consumed by the things of this world, and resolve to live to the greater glory of God.Sunday morning teaching from our 2025 Family Weekend.

God calls His people to remember who He is and who they are meant to be before Him. Drawing from Deuteronomy 6 and Jesus' words in Matthew 22, this message reminds us that everything God has spoken—from the Law to the prophets—rests on one command: to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and strength. When we remember His faithfulness, obey His voice, serve generously, and celebrate joyfully, we realign our hearts with the greatest command—to love God above all.

Israel's encounter with God at Sinai reminds us that the same God who rescues with grace is also the God who reigns in glory. Their fear before the mountain was right and pleasing to Him—a holy awe that He still desires from His people today.

God doesn't start with demands; He starts with deliverance. At Sinai, Israel learned—and we must remember—that obedience grows out of God's saving work already done. Yahweh is not like the gods of Egypt, demanding sacrifice to earn his attention. Before He tells us what to do, He tells us what He's done.

Hearing, believing and obeying God's word, revealed in Scripture is what brings change to our lives. Church attendance, serving, singing and fellowshipping are important and great - but it is God's word that transforms. Let's renew our passion for reading, believing and following God's word.

Jethro saw what Moses couldn't: he was doing good work, but not in a way that could last. Jethro's approach with Moses models good and godly counsel. Through this passage, we are reminded that God often uses wise voices around us to show what we can't see ourselves, and that true leadership means staying rooted in prayer, sharing the burden with others, and building for sustainability.

The victory over Amalek came when Moses' hands were lifted, Joshua fought, and Aaron and Hur gave their support. This story reminds us that God values every person, that our faithfulness impacts others, and that we were never meant to walk alone. True victory comes when Christ-like friends stand beside us and the Lord Himself becomes our banner.

At Massah and Meribah, Israel faced a familiar test—but instead of learning from the past, they defaulted to complaint and unbelief. God used the moment to show them that the real question was not about water, but about His presence. This message urges us to stop rushing from one struggle to the next, and instead ask the deeper why behind our repeated failures—so we can finally learn to trust Him.

Every testimony begins with a test. In the wilderness, God taught His people—and us—that when we trust Him in the trial, He provides, sustains, and shows Himself faithful. Tests in our lives reveal where we are weak, but they also reveal where God is great, turning trials into testimonies when we choose to trust Him.

From the Red Sea to the bitter waters of Marah, Israel went from worship to worry overnight. Their test revealed hearts quick to complain rather than trust. Our tests serve the same purpose—not to fail us, but to form us, teaching us to rely on God's word and the God's help.

We live in a culture that wants to ‘cut to the chase'—to skip the process and get straight to the result. But in Exodus 13, God takes Israel the long way out of Egypt, protecting them from battles they aren't ready for and teaching them to trust Him. In our own lives, God's route is often slower than we want, but it's always the one that shapes our hearts and builds lasting faith.

Jesus not only taught his disciples how to pray - he also prayed for them. In John 17, we find the longest recorded prayer of Jesus, revealing the heart of our Lord as he prays not only for his first disciples, but also for us, his followers today.

At first glance, it's surprising that the disciples—who walked with Jesus and ministered in his name—would ask, “Lord, teach us to pray.” But prayer is something we can become overly familiar with, even jaded toward, despite how central it is to life with God. In response, Jesus offers what we now call the Lord's Prayer—a simple, powerful pattern that still teaches us to pray today.

Sometimes we can only see the problem in front of us—but God sees the full picture. In this message from 2 Kings 6, we're reminded that the God who knows where a small lost item is also knows where we are, and He invites us to trust Him, talk to Him, and ask Him to open our eyes to what He's doing. He proves Himself in the small and shows Himself just as faithful in the big.

When life is hard, praise can feel far away. But Scripture shows us a different rhythm—one where worship rises not from comfort, but from conviction. Even when you're far away and alone, in the belly of a fish or a wilderness of fear, God is still good. So we are still praising. We will give thanks to the LORD not because life is good, but because He is good!

In a story full of brokenness, injustice, and pain, the encounter between Hagar and God in the wilderness reveals a profound truth: God hears and God sees. Though Hagar was mistreated, forgotten, and cast out, the LORD met her personally, named her child, and gave her hope. This same God still sees us in our wilderness moments and opens our eyes to His provision and presence.

The disciples had experience, knowledge, and authority—yet they couldn't cast out the demon. In Mark 9, Jesus reveals that some battles can't be won by effort, argument, or familiarity—they only come out by prayer. This message calls us back to honest, faith-filled dependence on Jesus, reminding us that spiritual problems require spiritual solutions, and our greatest help is found in persistent prayer.

Jesus has been exalted as king, priest, and leader of the church. And yet his exaltation hasn't changed his heart. Jesus remains a friend, inviting us to come to him and know him.

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.