Rogue Valley Fellowship

This sermon explores Luke 9:18-36, examining three crucial aspects of Christian faith: confessing Jesus as the Christ, embracing the call to carry our cross daily, and listening to God's voice, especially through suffering.

In this sermon from July 20, 2025, based on Luke 9:1-17, we explore what it means to participate in Jesus' mission. The message highlights three key aspects of ministry:1. Called and Commissioned: Jesus intentionally calls and sends His disciples to proclaim the Kingdom of God and heal the hurting, showing that ministry starts with His call, not our own abilities. Every believer is invited to join this mission through words and acts of mercy, as defined by Jesus.2. Radical Dependence: Jesus sends the disciples out with minimal resources, teaching them to rely on Him rather than their own strength. The Feeding of the 5,000 illustrates this—when the disciples offer their small portion of five loaves and two fish, Jesus multiplies it to feed thousands, showing that ministry thrives on faith and availability, not abundance.3. Revealing Jesus: Ministry reflects Jesus' life—taken, blessed, broken, and given. As we participate, our lives take on this same pattern, becoming a message of Christ's love to the world. Through us, others encounter the Bread of Life.Reflection: Where is Jesus calling you to step into His mission? Are you offering your “five loaves and two fish,” trusting Him to use what seems small? Let Jesus take, bless, break, and give your life for His glory.Join us as we unpack how ordinary people can partner with Jesus in extraordinary ways!

Jesus' radical teaching in Luke 6:20-26, delivered in the Sermon on the Plain, unveils the “Upside Down Kingdom”—a vision of God's reign that flips the world's values on their head. Discover how Jesus redefines what it means to be blessed, offering hope to the poor, the hungry, the weeping, and the persecuted, while issuing a sobering warning to the rich, the satisfied, and those seeking worldly applause.

Recorded on the third Sunday of Lent, March 23rd, 2025, at Rogue Valley Fellowship. Join us as we explore the heart of discipleship as revealed in Luke 5:1-11. Discover what it truly means to follow Jesus—not just as a believer, but as a disciple who encounters Him, participates in His mission, and apprentices their entire life to His ways. In this message, we dive into:A Life-Changing Encounter: How Peter's miraculous catch of fish led to a transformative recognition of Jesus' holiness and grace.Participating in Jesus' Mission: The call to step out in faith and share the good news with the poor and outcast, just as Jesus invited His disciples.Apprenticing Our Lives: The radical commitment of leaving everything to follow Jesus and aligning our priorities with His kingdom.

Mission is rooted in identity. (3:20-22)Mission is directed by the purposes of God (3:23-38)Mission is led and empowered by the Spirit and the Word. (4:1-13)

Our true identity is found not in the shifting expectations of the world, but in the unshakable love of God. Just as Jesus' identity was rooted in belonging to the Father, we too can find our purpose and peace in Him. This identity isn't automatic – it's cultivated through faithfulness and nurtured in community.Remember: • You belong to God • Your identity shapes your choices • Faithful practices form faithful heartsWill you receive Jesus today and step into the belonging your soul was made for?

Matthew 4:1-11