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Dangerous Prayers // March 30th - week 3 // A Prayer of Calling // Sound House Church

This sermon explores the concept of "calling" and vocation, addressing the common misunderstanding that only those in traditional ministry roles have a true calling. It delves into the history of this misunderstanding, highlighting the Reformation's emphasis on everyone being called to serve God through their unique roles and talents. The message emphasizes that every believer has both a general calling (to follow Christ) and a specific calling (to use their gifts to serve God and others). Using Isaiah's prayer as an example, the sermon encourages listeners to offer themselves willingly to God's plans, trusting that God will equip them for the task. Ultimately, it's a call to embrace one's unique contribution to God's kingdom and respond with "Here I am, send me".

Dangerous Prayers // March 23rd - week 2 // A Prayer of Examination // Sound House Church

This week's sermon explores the "Dangerous Prayer" of examination, found in Psalm 139:23-24, where we invite God to search our hearts and reveal any offensive ways within us. Just as we might avoid a doctor's visit for fear of what we’ll discover, we often hesitate to fully surrender to God’s examination. However, this sermon encourages us to trust God's goodness and perfect timing, allowing Him to conduct a "heart audit" to expose and address those areas that hinder our relationship with Him. It's a call to complete surrender and a willingness to confront any inconvenient truths, ultimately leading to freedom and the incomparable fruit of walking in the Spirit.

Dangerous Prayers // March 16th - week 1 // Sound House Church

Oikos // March 9th // Sound House Church

This sermon explores the concept of "Oikos," which refers to the people within our sphere of influence—those we love, respect, and trust. The message emphasizes that every Christian is called to be a witness for Christ, sharing their personal experiences and knowledge of Him with others. We all have an Oikos, a God-given network of relationships, and we are responsible for sharing the Gospel with them. The message encourages us to embrace our role as witnesses, focus on our Oikos, and understand our "why" – our purpose and passion for sharing the love of Christ with those around us.

February 23rd // The Heart of the Gospel - week 5 // Sound House Church

As we begin to close our Galatians series, we unpack Paul's closing instructions on practical Christian living. We explore themes of restoring fallen believers, bearing each other's burdens, and focusing on our own growth instead of comparing ourselves to others. The message emphasizes the importance of generosity, humility, and living to please the Spirit in order to reap a spiritual harvest. 

February 16th // The Heart of the Gospel - week 4 // Sound House Church

In this sermon, we explore the concept of Christian freedom and how it connects to the message of the Gospel. We examine Galatians 5, where Paul addresses the Galatian church's confusion regarding the practice of Jewish law. Paul emphasizes that true freedom comes from faith in Christ alone and warns against using this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Instead, he calls for believers to serve one another through love, which is the fulfillment of the law. The sermon also highlights the opposing forces of the flesh and the Spirit, encouraging believers to walk by the Spirit and bear the fruit of the Spirit in their lives.

 

 

 

 

 

February 9th // The Heart of the Gospel - week 3 // Sound House Church

February 2nd // The Heart of the Gospel - week 2 // Sound House Church

Todays message on Galatians 3 deals with the concept of legalism, which is defined as looking to something besides Jesus Christ for acceptance and cleansing before God. Paul emphasizes the importance of keeping our eyes on Jesus and not being distracted by other things. We also discuss the relationship between faith and works, arguing that while we are justified by faith alone, our works make our faith visible. This message concludes by discussing the purpose of the Law, which is to illuminate the principles of living set apart for God, reveal sin, and show the need for atonement. Because we have Christ we receive we are no longer under the law but sons and daughters of the law giver. We hope that this message will compel you closer toward your Identity in Christ. 

January 26th // The Heart of the Gospel - week 1 // Sound House Church

This sermon "Galatians - The Gospel of Grace" emphasizes the transformative power of God's grace and warns against the dangers of legalism. We discuss the apostle Paul's letter to the Galatians to illustrate how the message of grace can be distorted by those who would add works of the law to the gospel message. This message also also highlights the importance of remaining true to the gospel, even when faced with opposition, and encourages believers to live in the freedom that Christ has won for them.

 

 

 

 

 

January 19th // Vision Sunday // Sound House Church