Podcasts about sierra bible church

Why weren't Jesus' disciples fasting? In Gospel of Matthew 9, Jesus is asked a question that goes far deeper than food. At stake is what counts as righteousness—and whether the spiritual life is defined by religious performance or covenant relationship. When Jesus calls Himself the Bridegroom, He makes a stunning claim: His presence inaugurates a […] The post Matthew 9:14-17 – When the Bridegroom Shows Up appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Brad Beers picks up in Matthew 9. Matthew weaves together miracle after miracle to show that Jesus is the promised Messiah—the One foretold in Book of Isaiah and Book of Jeremiah. The blind see, the mute speak, the dead are raised, and the broken are restored. These aren't random displays of power; […] The post Matthew 9:18-38 – 3 Stories appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, we explore Matthew 9:9–13 and the powerful moment when Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector, to follow Him — and then shares a meal with sinners. Through this story, we see that Jesus' greatest authority is not simply to fix our circumstances, but to forgive sins and give us a new identity. His […] The post Matthew 9:1-13 – From the Mat to the Table Pt. 2 appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Jesus returns to His home base and meets a paralyzed man brought by faithful friends. Instead of immediately fixing what's broken, Jesus addresses the man's deepest need first: forgiveness. This week, Pastor Jesse explores active, persevering faith, the authority of Jesus to forgive sins, and the powerful moment when a man who was […] The post Matthew 9:1-13 – From the Mat to the Table appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

In Matthew 8:14–34, Jesus moves from teaching about the Kingdom to demonstrating His authority in real, everyday life. From a sickbed in Peter's home, to a storm on the sea, to a graveyard filled with fear and darkness, we see that Jesus' authority reaches every layer of human experience—personal, emotional, spiritual, and public. This message […] The post Matthew 8:14-34 – From a House to a Graveyard appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

After the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins to show what the Kingdom of God looks like. In Matthew 8:1–13, we see Him touch the untouchable leper and speak with authority that heals from a distance—fulfilling the hope promised in Isaiah 35. These moments reveal a Kingdom where holiness moves outward, grace welcomes outsiders, and […] The post Matthew 8:1-7 – He Touched, He Spoke, He Took appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Jesse walks us through Jesus' closing of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus ends it not with encouragement, but with a call to decide. He sets before us two paths, two kinds of fruit, and two foundations; making it clear that hearing His words is not the same as following Him. This […] The post Matthew 7:13-29 – Where Grace Leads Us appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

In this Communion Sunday message, Pastor Wayne invites us to return to the meaning and weight of the Lord's Table. Drawing from Hebrews 10 and 1 Corinthians 11, he reminds us that communion is not a routine ritual, but a commanded act of remembrance rooted in the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus. As we reflect on […] The post Don't Forget to Remember appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

In this week's message, Pastor Caleb traces the theme of Sabbath and Jubilee across the whole story of Scripture, revealing God's heart for rest, restoration, and inclusion. From creation to Jesus' declaration of “the year of the Lord's favor,” we see how Christ fulfills God's promise by forgiving sins, restoring the outcast, and welcoming outsiders […] The post The Year of Jubilee! appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week's Advent teaching explores Mary's Magnificat and the kind of love God reveals through the coming of Jesus. In a moment of vulnerability and uncertainty, Mary responds with worship, pointing us to a love that is not sentimental but deeply personal and active. From Luke 1, we see that God's love notices the overlooked, […] The post Advent Week 3: Luke 1:46-55 – The Love that Sees, Saves, and Sustains appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

In this Advent teaching from Luke 2, we reflect on the angels' declaration of peace and joy through the birth of Jesus. This message reminds us that true peace is restored relationship with God, joy is rooted in Christ rather than circumstances, and both are meant to be lived out and shared. Rather than striving, […] The post Advent Week 2: Luke 2:8-20 – The Night Peace Spoke and Joy Sang appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

Advent is a season of waiting—but it's also a season of hope. This week, we explore what Scripture reveals about resilient hope: not wishful thinking or optimism, but confident expectation rooted in the unchanging character of God. We look at how Advent anchors our hope in Jesus—through forgiveness in His name, His presence with us […] The post Advent Week 1 – The Resilient Hope of Advent appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, we look at Matthew 7:1–12 with Pastor Brad Beers, where Jesus calls us to a life shaped by humility, trust, and radical love. We explore what it means to release judgment, rely on God through honest requests, and treat others with the same care we hope to receive. This passage gives a clear […] The post Matthew 7:1-12 – Releasing Control, Requesting, and Radical Love appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, we continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount by looking at Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6. Jesus invites us to examine what we treasure, why we worry, and where our hearts are truly focused. He reminds us that lasting peace comes from seeking God's kingdom first and trusting our Father who […] The post Matthew 6:19-34 – A Better Treasure, A Better Vision, A Better Kingdom appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Jesse continues in the Sermon on the Mount, picking up in chapter 6. We look at Jesus' teaching on generosity, prayer, and fasting, and the deeper motives behind them. Jesus warns against turning spirituality into a performance and invites us to practice our faith for an Audience of One. True righteousness isn't […] The post Matthew 6:1-18 – Worship Without Applause: The Secret Life that Pleases God appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Brad Beers continues in Matthew 5. Jesus shows that life in His Kingdom isn't about following stricter rules, it's about a heart being transformed by His love. Pastor Brad walks through Jesus' teaching on divorce, oaths, retaliation, and loving enemies, highlighting that Kingdom people value every person, speak with integrity, respond to […] The post Matthew 5:31-48 – A Snapshot of Kingdom Life appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Jesse continues in Matthew chapter 5. We continue through Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and discover what true righteousness really looks like. It's not about managing outward behavior—it's about letting God's grace transform our hearts. We'll talk about how sin starts within us, why reconciliation matters, and how only Jesus can bring […] The post Matthew 5:21-32 – The Anatomy of Sin: How Grace Stops the Spiral appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Jesse continues in our series through the Gospel of Matthew. In this message from Matthew 5, Jesus calls His followers to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. This teaching reminds us that true righteousness flows from a heart transformed by grace, not from outward effort. Discover […] The post Matthew 5:13-20 – The Call of Kingdom Influence appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, we step into the opening verses of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus begins with the Beatitudes—blessings that completely redefine what it means to live a full and meaningful life. Jesus calls “blessed” those who are humble, merciful, pure in heart, and even those who face persecution for following Him. Pastor Jesse […] The post Matthew 5:1-12 – Blessed Beyond Circumstance: The Character of Kingdom People appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

In this week's message, we explore Matthew 4, where Jesus begins His public ministry and declares that the kingdom of God has come near. Pastor Brad Beers shows how this passage calls us to radical repentance — a complete change of heart that turns us from self-sufficiency to full dependence on God. Just as Jesus […] The post Matthew 4 – The Revolution Begins appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

If you missed coming to the class, here is week 1 of the Prayer Lab with Pastor Brad Beers! The post Prayer Lab: Week 1 appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

If you missed coming to the class, here is week 2 of the Prayer Lab with Pastor Brad Beers! The post Prayer Lab: Week 2 appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

If you missed coming to the class, here is week 3 of the Prayer Lab with Pastor Brad Beers! The post Prayer Lab: Week 3 appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Jesse picks up in Matthew chapter 3, where John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus by calling people to repentance in the wilderness. Pastor Jesse reminds us that our own wilderness seasons are often where God does His deepest work, humbling us and making room for renewal. This passage invites us […] The post Matthew 3 – The Kingdom is Here: A Change of Everything appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

In this week's message from Matthew 2, Pastor Jesse shows us how God's promises are unfolding through Jesus' birth. We see Joseph caught in a crisis, choosing to obey God even when it was costly, and the Magi traveling from far away to honor Jesus with their worship and gifts. This teaching invites us to […] The post Matthew 2 – Wise, Wicked, and Whatever appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Jesse continues through the opening of Matthew's gospel, showing how Jesus' genealogy points to God's promises fulfilled in Christ. We also see Joseph's example of trusting God in the middle of personal and cultural turmoil—choosing costly obedience when everything felt uncertain. His story reminds us that our trials, when met with faith, […] The post Matthew 1:18-25 – When God Interrupts Our Plans appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, we're beginning our new series in the Gospel of Matthew! In this first message, Pastor Jesse takes a look at the genealogy of Jesus and we see Him as the Son of Promise, the Savior of sinners, and the fulfillment of all history. Our hope is anchored in Christ—the one who redeems every […] The post Matthew 1:1-17 – The Gospel Begins with a Family Tree appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Jesse unpacks 1 Corinthians 11 and the meaning of communion. He shows how it calls us to deeper fellowship with God and one another, invites us to self-examination and gratitude, and points us to the hope of eternal celebration with Christ. How can you prepare your heart this week to come to […] The post 1 Corinthians 11:17-29 – “We Are Hungry”: A Sermon You Can Eat appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

What does real fellowship look like? In this week's message, Pastor Jesse teaches from 1 John 1 about koinonia—true connection with God and with each other. Discover how honesty, shared life, and giving and receiving in community help us experience the transforming power of the gospel together. The post 1 John 1:1-10 – Life in the Light: The Fellowship We Were Made For appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Brad Beers invites us to wrestle with a simple but life-changing question: what is the gospel? Looking at Luke 11, we see how Jesus' disciples recognized the power of His prayer life and asked Him to teach them. Together, we'll explore how understanding Jesus' gospel shapes the way we approach prayer and […] The post Luke 11:1-2 – Prayer appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Wayne Hoag brings us a special message on the importance of rest. In our fast-paced world, we're called to the opposite: finding stillness and peace in God's presence. He challenges us to balance ‘being' and ‘doing' in our spiritual lives. Pastor Wayne encourages us to let the peace of Christ rule in […] The post Quiet Resting Places – Pastor Wayne Hoag appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Jesse takes a look at the Book of James. Chapter 3 invites us to a wisdom that's more than just knowing the right answers—it's about living with humility, peace, and the heart of Jesus. He'll talk about how selfish ambition can quietly get in the way, and how God's wisdom can guide […] The post James 3:13-18 – Living Wisely in a Foolish World appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week's message confronts one of the darkest sections in all of Scripture—Judges 19–21. Please be advised: these chapters contain graphic, mature content that reveals the devastating consequences of a society that has pushed God to the margins. Tracing the brutal story of the Levite and his concubine, the civil war with Benjamin, and Israel's […] The post Judges 19-21 – From Corruption to Christ appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Jesse explores Judges 17–18, where we see the tragic effects Israel living without a king—doing whatever seemed right in their own eyes. We witness a downward spiral: idolatry, greed, and lawlessness, and at every turn, God's people trade faithful obedience for a more convenient, self-made religion. Pastor Jesse challenges us to consider […] The post Judges 17-18 – Anarchy, Idolatry, and Self-Interest: A Nation with No King appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, as Samson's story comes to a close, Pastor Brad faces us with a powerful question: Who are we really serving? In a time when Israel no longer cried out to God, Samson followed his own desires—and reflected a nation drifting from its calling. This message invites us to examine our own hearts and […] The post Judges 15-16 – The Rest of Samson's Story appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, we delve into the story of Samson, a man called to be set apart for God from birth. The Nazarite vow, with its restrictions on wine, hair-cutting, and touching the dead, symbolizes a life of self-denial and devotion to God. Yet, we see how even those chosen by God can struggle with temptation […] The post Judges 13:12-14:20 – Driven by Sight, Not by Spirit appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

In this week's message from Judges 13, we step into a story that begins in silence—Israel has been under Philistine rule for 40 years, and there's no cry for help, no plea for deliverance. But even in the silence, God moves. He shows up to a barren woman with an unexpected promise: a son, set […] The post Judges 13 – A Journey of Hope for Barren People appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, we explore the tragic and complex story of Jephthah in chapters 10-12 of Judges—a man rejected for his past, yet chosen to lead Israel in their time of need. Pastor Jesse opens with a look at the recurring cycle that defines Judges: sin, oppression, desperate cries, Spirit-empowered deliverance, and fleeting peace. But Jephthah's […] The post Judges 10-12 – When Pain Shapes Your Faith appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, we delve into the cautionary tale of Abimelech in Judges chapter 9, a man consumed by selfish ambition. Through his story, we're reminded of the devastating consequences that arise when we prioritize our own desires over God's will. The central message challenges us to examine our hearts: Are we living for ourselves or […] The post Judges 9 – The Warnings of Living for Self appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Jesse continues through the life of Gideon in chapters 7 & 8 of Judges – a tale that resonates deeply with our own struggles and triumphs. As we witness Gideon's journey from fearful hiding to victorious leadership, we're reminded that God often chooses the weak to confound the strong. The imagery of […] The post Judges 7-8 – When the Weak Become Warriors Pt. 2 appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Jesse begins our exploration of the story of Gideon from the book of Judges. We're reminded that God often uses our weaknesses as a platform for His strength. The central message revolves around how God sees potential in us that we often fail to recognize in ourselves. Just as Gideon was called […] The post Judges 6:1-27 – When the Weak Become Warriors Pt. 1 appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Brad Noel continues our series with Judges 4 & 5. We're reminded of God's unfailing mercy and justice. The story of Deborah, Barak, and Jael illustrates how God uses unexpected people to fulfill His purposes. The passage challenges us to consider: Are we fully embracing God's calling on our lives, or are […] The post Judges 4-5 – Characters and Covenants appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Brad Beers is in chapter 3 of the book of Judges. We see the beginning of the cycle of Israel's rebellion, oppression, and subsequent deliverance. He highlights the first 3 judges God used (Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar) to rescue His people from the hands of their enemies and warns against the dangerous […] The post Judges 3 – The Story Begins: The First 3 Judges appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Brad Beers picks up in Judges chapter 2. In this powerful overview of the book of Judges, we're reminded of the cyclical nature of faith and rebellion. The story of Israel's repeated falls into idolatry and God's merciful interventions serves as a mirror for our own spiritual journeys. We see how easily […] The post Judges 2 – Tell ‘Em What You're Gonna Tell ‘Em appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Jesse starts our series in the book of Judges. He starts with an emphasis on the church remaining fully devoted to God's Word, rejecting partial obedience and compromises that can lead to spiritual decline. Pastor Jesse highlights the importance of active fellowship and unity, describing spiritual exercise as a necessary practice for […] The post Judges 1 – The Slow Fade of a Nation appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Jesse pulls out 3 essential components for a vibrant church community from Acts chapter 2. A “diet” of Scripture, where we immerse ourselves in God's Word daily; an “exercise” of authentic fellowship, marked by prayer, breaking of bread, and deep relational connections; and a “display” of radical generosity and public witness that […] The post Acts 2:42-47 – Devoted: A Community That Can't Be Ignored appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Jesse emphasizes that Jesus is alive and His resurrection brings transformative hope and new identity to all who believe. He explains that Jesus endured the suffering of the cross with joy because He fixed our salvation in place, urging us to recognize that true joy and renewal come through faith in […] The post Easter 2025 appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This Palm Sunday, Pastor Brad Noel emphasizes the transformative power of prayer by linking it to the redemptive work of Christ as the Man of Sorrows. He illustrates how genuine submission to God aligns believers with God's eternal purposes, and underscores that our spiritual battle requires constant vigilance—not only in prayer but also through adherence […] The post Complacency to Action: Prayer, Submission and Action appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

Week 2 of our series – Pray First! The post Midnight Miracles: The Boldness of a Persistent Prayer appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Jesse kicks off our series, “Pray First”, by affirming the power of prayer while challenging us to refresh our approach to prayer, highlighting Jesus's call to “watch and pray” as a safeguard against temptation. He contrasts authentic, intimate prayer with mechanical, showy practices, urging us to prioritize genuine, secret communion with God […] The post Prayer Patterns: Moving from Ritual to Relationship appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.