Kaleo Church

Why does suffering come even when we are trying to obey God? In Exodus 1, God’s people do exactly what He tells them to do—and find themselves enslaved, oppressed, and afflicted. As Pharaoh tries to crush Israel and stop God’s promises, something unexpected happens: the more they are oppressed, the more they multiply. This sermon explores the clash between human evil and divine purpose, showing us...

In John 6:66–69, many turn away from Jesus when his teaching becomes difficult, but Peter responds with a confession that stands at the heart of the Christian faith: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” The words of Jesus are unlike any other words we hear because they carry divine authority, perfect wisdom, deep compassion, and saving grace and truth. Jesus does not me...

In a culture driven by "my truth," as well as the church often saying, "What this means to me," Jesus came into this world to bear witness to the truth. Listen and hear how the gospel shapes how we define and interpret truth.

 Much of the joy of Christmas is the experience of waiting being done. In an incredible text, packed with the anticipation of God's salvation coming to console his people, Simeon finally lays eyes on the God-man, Jesus Christ. Listen and hear how the gospel gives us faith to wait for the joy we will one day see face-to-face.

In a world filled with confusion about who God is and what He is like, this episode invites us to look where God Himself tells us to look—at Jesus. Drawing from John 12 and the Christmas story, we see that clarity about God is not lacking; God has revealed Himself fully in His Son. Jesus is the light who came down, not to judge the world, but to save it—descending from the highest glory to the low...

Everyone is chasing the “good life,” but Jesus tells us where it is truly found. In this sermon on John 10:10, we explore our deep longing for abundance—and the hired hands we mistakenly follow in hopes they’ll give it to us. Whether it’s success, money, relationships, or the fear and shame that keep us hiding, none of these can protect us from the wolf or satisfy the desires God placed in our hea...

John 6:37–40 proclaims that Jesus came down from heaven on a divine rescue mission—not merely to give an example or offer the possibility of salvation, but to actually save sinners with certainty and secure their eternal life. We all long for comfort but will we find it in human effort or in Christ’s sovereign grace? True assurance cannot be found in our own attempts to reform but only in Jesus’ p...

In this message, we explore Paul’s final words in 2 Corinthians and his surprising list of commands—which begin with “Rejoice.” Far from burdening us, God’s commands reflect His loving heart and His desire for our joy, peace, and restored relationships. Paul shows that the strength to obey does not come from within us but from the God who gives what He commands. Anchored in the grace of Jesus, the...

In a culture that constantly tells us to fight for ourselves, protect our image, and chase the things that prove we matter, Paul offers a radically different path—one that leads not to sadness, but to joy. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 13:6-10, this sermon explores the burdens of self-centeredness and the misery of envy, while revealing the surprising happiness found in humility and other-centered lo...

We often hear Paul’s call to “examine yourselves” as an invitation to be harder on ourselves — to dig deeper into our failures and shortcomings. But what if that’s not what he meant at all? In this powerful sermon from 2 Corinthians 13:5–10, Pastor Tim reminds us that self- examination isn’t about seeing how sinful we are, but about seeing who is in us — Jesus Christ. When we learn to look inward...

In 2 Corinthians 13:1–4, Paul delivers a sobering warning—but not one meant to shame, rather to save. In this sermon, we explore why God’s warnings are actually acts of grace, how church discipline protects rather than punishes, and what it means to live in repentance and belonging to a faithful church family. Like a siren before a storm, God’s warnings are meant to draw us to safety in Christ bef...

Have you ever tried to help someone only to be accused of trying to take advantage of them? Despite all that Paul had done for the Corinthians, they continued to demonstrate their distrust by falsely accusing him of things. Nevertheless, Paul responded to them by spending and being spent for their souls. In this message, we will consider what it looks like to gladly invest in the eternal souls of...

It is very natural to try to mask our insecurities with accomplishments. What happens when our reputation is challenged? Is being in Christ enough? Listen and hear how the gospel frees us to find all of our worth in the person and work of Christ.

Paul believed that in the midst of his weakness and suffering that God wanted to meet him in a special way. This changed the way Paul understood his suffering. Now, instead of seeking to avoid his weakness at all costs, Paul sought to connect with his Jesus in it. In this message, we will consider what it would look like to follow Paul down this perilous path and fellowship with our savior in the...

Have you ever begged God for something only to hear him say no? In 2 Corinthians 12 Paul pleads with God to take away a terrible thorn in his flesh, but God chose not to. Instead he made Paul a promise. A promise that he continues to give to his people whenever he says no to the thing they are asking for. If you have ever heard God's no then you will need to make sure to remember the promise that...

Have you ever found that your love for someone ended up bringing suffering into your life? In this passage Paul reveals that the greatest suffering in his life flowed from his love for others. And yet instead of trying to hide his heartbreak or pull back in order to avoid letting it happen again we find that Paul actually boast about the pain that love had brought into his life? What did Paul unde...

How do you respond when you try and do something good and end up experiencing opposition or suffering for it? In this sermon we will compare the different ways we often respond to suffering and the way Paul chose to respond to the suffering that he endured.

Whose approval are you really looking for? Yourself? Others? A voice from the past? We are often tempted to compare ourselves with others in an effort to find something in ourselves worthy of commendation. Yet, when we do so we stray from our gospel hope in Jesus Christ. There is only one place where commendation is certain, and the approving face of a loving Father is sure to shine. We find the c...

 What happens when the joy of our salvation encounters the extreme brokenness of this world? In this message we will see how the Gospel enables us to have a joy so great that it overflows in a wealth of generosity even in the worst of circumstances. How is that possible? That’s the question this sermon will address.

Can you imagine a relationship where conflict could be dealt with in a way that actually made the relationship even stronger? What would it take for something like that to be possible? In this sermon we will look at how the Bible calls us to respond to relationships where our sin has caused a rupture. Reconciliation is possible even for the relationships that we have broken but repentance will be...