Compass Student Ministry Sermons Podcast

00:00 Exploring the Best Christmas Light Displays 01:29 The Perfect Family Illusion 02:37 The Empty Inside: A Deeper Look 05:20 Living for God's Rewards 07:05 The Importance of Genuine Intentions 09:17 Giving for God's Glory 19:33 Praying with a Pure Heart 21:44 Understanding God's Focus in Prayer 22:08 How to Pray: A Step-by-Step Guide 23:21 The Importance of Daily Dependence on God 24:16 Forgive...

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer from Pastor Rod 00:28 A Humorous Encounter at the Airport 02:39 The Message: Accept No Substitutes for Jesus 04:07 John the Baptist's Testimony 06:14 Identifying Fake Saviors 09:16 Humility Before the Real Savior 13:49 Delighting in the Savior's Work 21:49 Conclusion and Prayer

00:00 Introduction: "I'm Controlling You" 01:22 Biblical Insights on Fear 01:51 Proverbs 29:25 - The Fear of Man 05:00 Exposing Your Fear of People 05:40 Fear as Worship 07:34 Signs of Being Controlled by Fear 14:11 The Distortion of Reality by Fear 16:37 Seeking Security from People 20:13 Escaping the Trap of Fear 20:51 The Safest Fortress: Trusting in the Lord 22:00 Switzerland's Impressive Defe...

00:00 Sign Up for Six Flags Christmas Event 00:54 A Roller Coaster Memory 05:07 The Kingdom of God: Are You Tall Enough? 06:29 Understanding True Righteousness 07:39 Jesus Fulfills the Law 16:26 Positional vs. Practical Righteousness 21:11 The True Measure of Righteousness 21:48 Understanding the Law from the Inside Out 22:31 Real vs. Fake Fruit: A Deeper Analogy 24:11 Tests of Inner Righteousness...

00:00 Midnight Flight to Guatemala 00:21 First Impressions and Local Culture 04:15 Reflecting on Wealth and Resources 05:18 The Purpose of Resources 08:44 The Call to Be Different 10:24 The Importance of Salt and Light 14:09 Avoiding a Wasted Life 26:53 Reflecting the Light of Christ 27:05 The Role of Salt and Light 27:27 Aggressively Doing Good 28:02 A Personal Story of Urgency 29:57 The Importan...

00:00 The Power of Giving Away Your Favorite Things 02:01 Does God Have Favorites? 02:23 Understanding God's Favorite People 03:47 The Sermon on the Mount: Jesus' Teachings 04:32 The Beatitudes: Blessed Are... 08:09 Recognizing Your Desperate Need for God 11:51 The Importance of Spiritual Hunger 23:02 Living a Life Favored by God 23:40 Personal Anecdotes and Reflections 24:36 Struggling with Spani...

00:00 Trigger Warning: Ice Cream Controversy 02:16 The Importance of Your Relationship with Christ 03:39 Two Types of Followers: Discipleship vs. Crowdship 06:15 The Call to Follow Jesus 13:42 Responding to Jesus' Call 17:18 The Urgency of Discipleship 27:03 The Call to Total Discipleship 27:50 Daily Commitment to Jesus 28:08 Jesus Over Everything 28:18 Prioritizing Jesus in Education and Sports 3...

00:00 A Tale of Royalty and Tragedy 02:43 The Unexpected Kindness of a King 05:26 The Biblical Story Unveiled 06:11 Understanding God's Love Through David 09:11 David's Promise and God's Faithfulness 12:43 God's Unchanging Love for Us 21:20 Understanding Mephibosheth's Humility 22:06 The Unlikely Love of David 23:31 God's Unconditional Love 29:28 Extravagant Provision and Honor 33:35 God's Embraci...

00:00 Introduction to Jack Angel 00:33 A Night of Crisis 04:00 Finding Comfort in Faith 05:51 The Temptation of Jesus 09:10 Lessons from Jesus' Victory 14:27 The Anchor Point in Life's Storms 16:56 Embracing Failure and Grace 19:55 Approaching the Throne of Grace 20:22 The Race of Faith: Looking to Jesus 20:59 Personal Stories of Redemption 22:09 Jesus' Temptation and Victory 24:29 Modern Temptati...

00:00 Choosing the Right Church 01:05 Misdiagnosing Life's Problems 03:09 The Real Problem: Broken Relationship with God 07:29 Understanding Repentance and Faith 10:37 Jesus and John the Baptist 13:01 Acknowledging Our Unworthiness 17:23 Rejecting False Affirmations 20:08 Understanding Unworthiness and Value 20:27 The Image of God and Human Value 22:07 The Need for Jesus and Atonement 24:19 Jesus'...

00:00 Introduction: Don't Ask Jesus Into Your Heart 00:13 Growing Up in Church: Common Phrases 00:45 The Problem with Asking Jesus Into Your Heart 01:21 The Importance of Repentance 02:14 John the Baptist: Preparing the Way 03:54 John's Message: Repent for the Kingdom is Near 05:53 Repentance: A Change of Mind and Life 09:47 Examples of Repentance: Zacchaeus and Peter 16:57 The Call to Repentance:...

00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:35 Health Advertisements and Spiritual Parallels 03:03 The Law of the Harvest: You Reap What You Sow 03:37 Galatians 6:7-10 Explained 09:01 Don't Play Games with God 16:52 Investing in God's Priorities 26:16 Perseverance in Doing Good 32:18 Conclusion and Prayer

This sermon explores Matthew 2:13-23 and focuses on the idea that we should "never fail to trust a God who can never fail." Through the story of Herod's attempt to thwart Jesus' life, we see how God's sovereign control is always at work, even amid opposition. We discuss how we can trust God to lead and guide us, just as he guided Joseph and protected Jesus. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:19 Th...

This sermon explores Matthew 2:1-12, focusing on the wisdom shown by the Magi in their pursuit and worship of Jesus. It emphasizes that true wisdom isn't just knowledge but is found in worshiping Jesus as the King. The Magi's example challenges us to seek, learn, and worship Jesus with our whole hearts, dismissing any notion of neutrality.

This sermon explores Matthew 1:1-25 and discusses why Jesus’ verified credentials—his lineage as the Son of David and Abraham—set him apart as the true Messiah and Lord. We emphasize that Jesus’ unique origins and fulfilled prophecies demand a response from us: to repent, trust in him, and submit to his authority.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Rod teaches from Psalm 16.

In this sermon, "A Song of Self-Evaluation," we delved into Psalm 15 and the importance of self-examination in our walk with God, emphasizing that self-examination guards us against sin and draws us closer to God.

In this sermon, Bryce preaches from Psalm 13.

In this sermon, Matt preaches from Psalm 11.

In this sermon, Pastor Rod preaches on Psalm 8.

In this sermon, Psalm 1 was explored, highlighting the importance of choosing one's path wisely. We learned that those who delight in and meditate on God's law experience blessings and stability, while those who reject it face destruction and separation from God.

In this sermon, we explore "The Ant-idote to Laziness" based on Proverbs 6:6-11. We discuss how laziness can be a destructive force in our lives and how to combat it with godly responsibility and action.

In this sermon, "How to Ruin Your Life in 3 Easy Steps," we explored Proverbs 9's wisdom vs. the destruction of foolishness. We'll discover how to discern wisdom's call, avoid arrogance, and consider long-term consequences.

This week's final sermon in our "Getting to Know the Bible" series emphasized its trustworthiness and significance. The Bible is truth itself, defined by God and not external standards. It holds transformative power, convicting us and prompting change. Supported by archaeology and experience, its historical accuracy is evident.

This sermon explores how God speaks through creation, using Psalm 19:1-6 as our guide. It teaches that creation declares God's glory and craftsmanship, revealing his power and character.