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The Way to Life // Pride // May 4 - Week 2 // Sound House Church

This sermon explores the destructive nature of pride, identifying it as the root of many sins and a significant obstacle to living a fulfilling life. It contrasts pride with humility ("Anavah"), which is presented as a posture of dependence on God and the key to unlocking the capacity to love others. The sermon draws on biblical examples and psychological studies to illustrate the negative consequences of pride and the positive benefits of humility, emphasizing that choosing humility leads to a life aligned with God's intentions and characterized by stronger relationships, happiness, and overall well-being.

The Way to Life // April 27 - Week 1 // Sound House Church

Easter 2025 // Hope // Sound House Church

In today's Easter message we discuss the events surrounding Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection to explore the concept of a hope that cannot die. It contrasts the fleeting nature of worldly hopes with the enduring hope found in the resurrection of Jesus. The message illustrates how this resurrection hope reaches people in various circumstances – the brokenhearted, the reluctant, the ashamed, the demoralized, and even the antagonistic – and ultimately calls on listeners to consider if they possess this unfailing hope.

Dangerous Prayers // April 13th - week 5 // Battle of Wills // Sound House Church

This sermon explores the "Prayer of Will," a prayer of surrender where we align our desires with God's plan, even when it differs from our own. Using Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane as a model, it delves into the battle between our will and God's will, highlighting the importance of trust, obedience, and recognizing God's goodness. The sermon contrasts the expectations of the crowd on Palm Sunday with Jesus' ultimate act of surrender, emphasizing that God's will, though often challenging, leads to a greater purpose, as seen in the salvation offered through Jesus' sacrifice

Dangerous Prayers // April 6th - week 4 // Prayer of Completion //Sound House Church

This sermon explores the “Prayer of Completion,” focusing on the Christian hope for Jesus' return and the restoration of all things. It emphasizes that this hope provides vision and endurance for believers as they navigate the present while eagerly anticipating the future. Using biblical examples and Jesus' teachings, the message encourages active and faithful stewardship in the waiting period, urging believers to live out God's will on Earth as it is in Heaven. Ultimately, it's a call to embrace the “Come, Lord Jesus” prayer with anticipation and live in a way that reflects that longing.

 

 

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.