Sermons - ZION SI

In 1 Peter 1:3-9, we’re reminded that our hope in Jesus isn’t just something we understand, it’s something we live. Hope should shape how we speak, how we carry ourselves at home and at work, and how we respond when life gets hard. Real hope doesn’t just look good on paper; it’s meant to be seen, heard, and felt by the world around us.

The world offers a lot of false hope, but in Christ, we have a hope that’s unshakable. 1 Peter 1:3-9 reminds us that our hope isn’t wishful thinking; it’s a guarantee from the God who has never broken a promise. Put your hope in Jesus, you won’t be disappointed.

In 1 Samuel 7:15–8:22, Israel chooses a human king over God, trading divine leadership for something they could see and control. It’s a powerful reminder of the tension between trusting God’s rule and giving in to the world’s ways. Don’t let fear or pressure lead you to crown something else king. God is the only one truly worthy of that throne.

This week’s message is all about the beauty of coming back to God. When we return, He restores, it’s that simple, and that powerful. As we walk through what it means to truly turn back to Him, let it stir fresh gratitude for what He’s already restored in you, and fresh hope for what’s still to come.

The Ark returns to Israel,but this moment reveals more than just a homecoming. It shows us how both outsiders and insiders misunderstand God’s holiness. We don’t worship Him on our terms. When God exposes us, it’s not to shame us,it’s to draw us closer through repentance, purity, and reverence. He’s a God who loves deeply and judges rightly. Every lie falls before Him. So don’t just let God reside...

After Israel’s defeat, the Philistines captured the Ark and placed it in their temple as a trophy, symbolizing their god’s victory over Israel’s. But God will not be mocked. Like the Ark, Jesus was mocked and presumed defeated, but while in the grave, He was conquering. Every idol, every power, every lie falls before Him. So don’t just let God reside, let Him rule. Tear down every rival.

This week, we’re going back to the beginning,Genesis 1–3, to remember the story we so often forget. Like Israel, we lose sight of who God is and who we are: created with purpose, broken by sin, and desperately in need of rescue. The Good News? We can’t save ourselves, but Jesus already has.

This week’s message is a sobering one—God’s judgment falls on those who try to use His presence while ignoring their own disobedience. God isn’t a tool for personal gain. True faith begins with repentance, surrender, and letting Jesus be Lord over every part of our lives—not just the parts we’re comfortable with.

This week’s message comes straight from Ephesians 2:1–10—a clear picture of the Gospel. We were dead in our sins, but God made us alive in Christ. It’s all grace, not works, and now we’ve been created for good—so let’s live like it!

This week’s message is all about reclaiming a missional mindset—where giving isn’t a side thought, but a shared responsibility. Mission isn’t for a few; it’s for all of us. Let’s give not out of guilt, but from grace—because this mission is ours to carry, and ours to finish.

This week’s message is all about reclaiming a missional mindset—where giving isn’t a side thought, but a shared responsibility. Mission isn’t for a few; it’s for all of us. Let’s give not out of guilt, but from grace—because this mission is ours to carry, and ours to finish.

We’re talking about something that’s both biblical and practical supporting those who serve in ministry. Scripture says the worker is worthy of their wages, and our giving isn’t just obedience, it's a blessing to the Church and to ourselves. This isn’t about guilt—it’s about growth. Let’s rethink our financial faithfulness in light of God’s design for His Church.

This week, we’re talking about tithing and how it reveals the way we see the church. Is it God’s house or just another stop on your weekly to-do list? When we give, we’re not just funding a building we’re fueling a mission. Let’s shift from consumers to co-laborers and give in a way that honors Jesus. Listen in to hear more.

We’re talking about money, but not the way the world does. God owns it all, and we’re called to use it for His purposes, not just our own. Ready for a heart check? Let’s learn what it really means to store up treasure in heaven! Listen to hear more!

In 1 Samuel, God confronts Eli for honoring his sons over Him—and it costs him everything. God doesn’t take second place. He’s raising up people who will honor Him above all else. Let’s talk about what it means to live with that kind of reverence and respond to His call. Listen to hear more.

We’re jumping into 1 Samuel 2:12-26 and seeing what happens when leaders choose obedience or rebellion. One path leads to blessing, the other to destruction. How will you choose to live? Let’s talk about living with integrity and honoring God in everything we do! Listen in to hear more.

We’re diving into Hannah’s prayer in 1 Samuel 2, where she praises a God who flips the script—raising up the humble and bringing down the mighty. It’s a reminder that God’s kingdom runs on values totally different from the world around us. Let’s learn to trust like Hannah and find strength in the God who sees and lifts the lowly. Listen in to hear more.

We are starting out in our new sermon series 1 Samuel! In the first chapter, we are introduced to Hannah. Think of the worst thing that can happen to you x’s 1000. That is what happened to Hannah. How did she stay faithful? Listen in to hear more. Listen in to hear more.

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On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. There is new life for all those who believe. Listen in to hear more.

On Palm Sunday, we reflect of Jesus’ position as the selfless king. This will bring up two questions that we need to answer: Will we embrace his message of love and salvation? Will we follow him in sacrifice and service? Listen in to hear more.

There was not one selfish bone in Jesus’ body. That is the savior we worship as Christians. Listen in to hear more.

Church, everyone has gifts. We are exhorted to serve the church with the gifts that God has given to you and me. Listen in to hear more.

Jesus defines greatness as service. Will we define it the same way? Listen in to hear more.

We are a church centered on Community. Discipleship, and Prayer. In this message, we're excited to share the values that shape ZION Church. Listen in to hear more.