Adventure Christian Church: Sermons & Messages

Praise has the power to break the chains that bind us. Though our situations and circumstances may not change, recognizing God's power and presence through praise, sets us free.

Less Fear = More Freedom. People who have been set free from fear are free to set others free. Freed people, free people.

Have you ever felt trapped in the endless cycle of hustle and hurry? In this timely message, Brad unpacks how God's rhythm of Sabbath offers freedom from our culture's worship of work. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or simply seeking deeper connection with God, discover how fearing less and resting more might be exactly what your soul needs.

What if the key to breaking free from fear isn't courage, but generosity? In this powerful message, Brad explores how tithing—far from being a mere financial obligation—serves as God's divine strategy for liberating us from fear's grip. Through the biblical account of Cain and Abel, he reveals that tithing isn't just about money; it's about the condition of our hearts and our trust in God's provis...

Becoming people who fear less means shifting from an ownership mindset to a stewardship mindset. In stewardship we understand that everything we have comes from God, He owns it all, and He entrusts it to us so that we can care for and use what He's given us to love others like He would.

Jesus doesn't talk about money because He wants it or needs it. He talks about it because He knows it's the most tangible and direct route to take on the fears that hijack and control our lives. It's not a finance issue, it's a freedom issue.

SERMON SUMMARY: Jesus' arrival changed everything! Jesus didn't show up like a king. He was born in the ancient equivalent of a garage to freaked out parents who had been rejected by their own families. The only people that showed up were a group of shepherd boys who were among the lowest of the low in their society. But that's who Jesus came for.

When Jesus selected and called His disciples, He was saying: "I believe you have what it takes to be like me." Those He called weren't the cream of the crop, they were dropouts, flunkies, and those deemed as failures. This serves as a reminder that Jesus doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies those He calls to join Him.

It's easy to get worn down by the stories we're told and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are to God and who He is to us. We get tired of fighting back and eventually we give into believing that what they’re saying is true. But God's faithfulness isn't dependent on our feelings. We see through the story of Zechariah, Elizabeth, and their son John, that He can do an amazing work in and th...

Jesus' own family tree was filled with unlikely characters—from Tamar's deception to David's scandal. Through Mary and Joseph's story, we see how God deliberately chooses imperfect people to accomplish His perfect plan. Brad shows how their journey from seeing themselves as "nobodies" to being chosen by God mirrors our own path from fear to joy. Whether you're questioning your worth or facing impo...

Have you ever felt like a lost cause? We kick off the Advent season by exploring how God redeems what seems beyond repair through the book of Ruth. Walking through the story of Naomi—who lost everything and believed God had abandoned her—we see how God worked through unexpected people to bring hope and restoration. Through Ruth's radical loyalty and Boaz's sacrificial redemption, we discover there...

Have you ever felt like your life was too messy for God to work with? Pastor Brad reveals how God's extraordinary power shows up in our most ordinary and broken moments through the story of Esther. Drawing from compelling research on purpose and meaning, he shares how God works redemptively within unjust systems - not because He endorses them, but because His sovereignty isn't limited by human bro...

Have you ever felt disqualified from making a difference? God uses unexpected heroes—like Rahab, a Canaanite prostitute who saved Israelite spies—to accomplish extraordinary things. This powerful message challenges our assumptions about who God can use, showing that impact isn't about perfection but simply saying "yes" to what God places before us. Whether you're wrestling with past mistakes or qu...

In this powerful conclusion to the Homefront series, Brad explores how Jesus flips our understanding of winning upside down. Through an ancient covenant ceremony in Joshua 24, we discover that true legacy isn't about what we leave behind, but who we send forward. Brad shares how surrendering our hearts, minds, souls and strength to God transforms not just our own lives, but impacts generations to...

If it seems like there's something deeper than just the conflict we encounter at home, it's because there is. There is a fight beneath the fight. It's a fight that's already been won, but the struggle we face is staying aligned with the winning side.

Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of hurt, unable to move forward in your relationships? This week, Casey unpacks a powerful story of healing at the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus asks a paralyzed man a simple yet profound question: "Do you want to be healed?" Through vivid parallels between physical and emotional healing, Casey reveals how forgiveness isn't about letting others off the hook—it's...

What if the longest and most intense game of Risk isn't played on a board, but in your own home? Our instinct to dominate and control, isn't natural to us, it actually comes unnaturally through sin. Sin distorts our relationships from God's original design of equal partnership into power struggles. Through Christ's example, we can reclaim the beauty of mutual surrender—where protection and provisi...

How do we raise warriors instead of victims in today's challenging world? By intentionally training children to love God and stand firm in their faith. Though it may come with the messiness of broken windows, spilled drinks on carpets and couches, and parent-teacher conferences the journey of Christian parenting is also rewarding. We are called to create space to nurture our children's faith, set...

Have you ever wondered if your marriage could be more than just surviving—but truly thriving? In Genesis, we discover God's revolutionary blueprint for marriage: a union where two become stronger together, find deeper joy, and unlock divine purpose. This week, we unveil how surrender and love combine to create redemptive sacrifice—the ultimate weapon for winning the war on the home front. We see h...

Have you ever considered that surrender might be your strongest weapon in life's most important battles? Surrendering our hearts and minds to God—and to each other—can transform chaos into peace on the home front. Whether you're married, single, or somewhere in between, discover how choosing surrender over control might be the key to winning life's most crucial battles.

Follow the leader was once thought of as a game we played as kids. But it's a game we still play now regardless of our age. We WILL follow whoever or whatever we allow to have access into our lives and authority over our lives. And we WILL go wherever they take us, because we follow our leaders. Jesus has all authority and He promises us full access to Him. When we follow Jesus as our leader, we j...

Have you ever wondered what kind of impact you're leaving on those around you? King David's bold choice to bring the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem—dancing with unbridled joy before God—illustrates the transformative power of wholehearted commitment to God. We're challenged to examine the "cargo" we carry into our relationships. Are we bringing life-giving joy and the blessing of God's presenc...

Have you ever felt stuck on life's tracks, warning signs flashing all around you? This week, we explore how our choices about who and what leads us can either derail our lives or keep us on God's path. Through David's remarkable story of finding purpose in a cave with fellow broken people, we discover that true commitment to God's ways means both giving and receiving compassion in life's messiest...

What if the key to avoiding life's derailments isn't going solo, but having the right crew on board? Isolation makes us vulnerable while authentic community provides protection and strength. When David was surrounded by trusted advisors like Jonathan, he thrived—but alone, he derailed into devastating sin. The message is clear: we're designed for connection, not isolation.

Ever wonder what it takes to break free from generational patterns that hold us back? In this powerful message, Brad unravels how our choices today shape tomorrow's legacy, using the compelling metaphor of train engines and biblical kings. Through David's unwavering commitment, Solomon's subtle compromises, and Rehoboam's complacency, he reveals how our relationship with God's Word determines not...