Kaleo Church

We all have desires. The question is, do we kill them all, or did God create us that way? Listen as we hear how the gospel transforms coveting into satisfaction in Christ.

Ex 20:16

What is adultery really about? Exodus 20:14 gives us a clear command, but Scripture shows us that God is after something deeper than simply avoiding an affair. Marriage was designed to be a picture of the faithful, exclusive, sacrificial love of Christ for his church. That is why adultery is so destructive—and why lust matters long before an affair ever begins. In this message, we consider the dan...

The sixth commandment sounds simple: “You shall not murder.” But Jesus shows us that God’s concern goes much deeper than what we do with our hands. Because every human being is made in the image of God, every life carries eternal dignity—from the child in the womb to the person we struggle to love. Exodus 20:13 calls us to protect life, speak for the vulnerable, care for mothers and families, and...

“Honor your father and your mother” - The 5th Commandment is about more than children obeying their parents. God calls us to honor our parents throughout our lives by listening, respecting, caring, and giving thanks. Yet we have all fallen short. We have rebelled against authority and trusted our own wisdom rather than believing God is truly for our good. Jesus was the perfect Son who honored his...

We all have a tendency to see rest as something that has to be done a certain way, or as something that we do whatever we want with it. Not only did God rest on the seventh day of creation, but he gave the Sabbath as a gift to his people. Listen and hear how Jesus frustrates our tendencies and shows us how he is the Lord of the Sabbath. 

What does it really mean to take the Lord’s name in vain? Exodus 20:7 is about far more than misusing God’s name in our speech—it is about what happens when people who bear God’s name fail to represent him accurately. Throughout Scripture, God’s people fall into two ditches: becoming indistinguishable from the world or becoming different only to begin to think they are better than everyone else. B...

What happens when we trade the God who made us for something we can see, control, and understand? Exodus 20:4–6 warns us not only against making physical idols, but against something much more subtle: making God into our own image. We want a God we can put in a box—a God who agrees with us, makes us comfortable, and never challenges us. But the God of Scripture is infinitely greater than any versi...

Before God gave Israel commands to obey, He reminded them of the grace they had already received: "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt." The Ten Commandments begin not with rules, but with redemption. Having rescued His people from slavery, God invites them into a life of freedom, trust, and covenant relationship. The first commandment calls us to reject every false go...

Why would a loving God warn His own people not to come near Him? In Exodus 19, Israel stands trembling before Mount Sinai and discovers that sincere intentions, religious effort, and even covenant privileges are not enough to enter the presence of a holy God. This message traces the story from Sinai to Zion, revealing that God has always provided the only way into His presence—a mediator. Ultimate...

Everyone longs to know who they are and why they are here. In Exodus 19, God answers those questions by reminding His people of what He has done before telling them what they are to do. Israel is God's treasured possession, called to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. This sermon follows that identity through Jesus Christ, the true High Priest, who gives His church the same mission: know G...

Do you ever lie awake wondering if you did enough? Enough at work. Enough as a parent. Enough as a friend. Enough for God. In Exodus 18, Moses spends an entire day serving God’s people from morning until evening. By every human standard, it was a successful day. Yet Jethro’s surprising verdict is, “What you are doing is not good.” This passage exposes something many of us quietly carry: the exhaus...

Ex 18:1-12

Exodus 17 reminds us that God's people never outgrow their need for Him. As Israel battles Amalek, victory is tied not merely to Joshua's courage in the valley but to Moses' uplifted hands on the mountain. The passage exposes our instinct toward self-reliance and shows that true strength is found in dependence on God and in the support of His people. Ultimately, it points to Jesus, the true and be...

When life feels overwhelming and suffering seems arbitrary, it becomes easy to question God’s heart toward us. In Exodus 17:1–7, Israel stands in the wilderness thirsty, afraid, and accusing God: “Is the LORD among us or not?” Their struggle is one we know well. If God is sovereign, is he really still good in the midst of our suffering? Yet instead of abandoning his grumbling people, God responds...

After Israel's dramatic rescue from Egypt, they quickly discover that freedom does not mean independence. Through bitter water, daily manna, and repeated moments of need, God teaches His people a lesson they would spend the rest of their lives learning: we need Him, and He is here. This sermon explores why our desire for control leaves us frustrated, why God often uses seasons of weakness to draw...

What do you do after God rescues you? In Exodus 15, Israel stands on the far shore of the Red Sea and breaks into song. Having witnessed God's power, love, and salvation, they respond with worship. Yet this song is about far more than a past victory. It teaches us that the God who has redeemed His people will continue to lead them. This message explores the relationship between worship, remembranc...

Why would God lead His people into what looks like a dead end? In Exodus 14, Israel finds itself trapped between Pharaoh’s army and the Red Sea. What appears to be a disastrous mistake is actually the stage on which God will display His power and faithfulness. This message explores how fear and hopelessness can cause us to turn against the very people trying to help us, but also reveals the patien...

What do you do when God closes the door on a path that seemed good, right, and full of promise? In Exodus 13, God intentionally leads Israel away from the obvious path and into the wilderness. This message explores the painful reality that God’s ways often do not make sense to us in the moment. Through stories of disappointment, unanswered questions, and unexpected detours, we are reminded that Go...

In Exodus 12–13, as Israel leaves Egypt, a surprising detail appears: a mixed multitude goes with them. Some want nothing to do with God, others want His blessings without His people, and still others are drawn to the community without truly surrendering to Him. But in the midst of it all, God reveals a stunning truth—there is a way for outsiders to come near. This message explores the different w...

Exodus 12 is a very sobering passage. On the night of the Passover, cries rang out across Egypt as death entered every home—except the homes covered by the blood of the lamb. This message explores the seriousness of sin, the horror of judgment, and the breathtaking mercy of a God who stood watch over His people to protect them from the destroyer. More than a story about rescue from slavery, the Pa...

In Exodus 12:1–27, God meets a world under judgment with surprising grace by providing a way of salvation through the Passover lamb—a sacrifice whose blood turns away wrath and whose meal nourishes and unites His people. This “meal for the ages” reveals how God overcomes the deepest problem of sin: its penalty through atonement, its power through spiritual nourishment, and its isolating effects th...

When life gets harder instead of better, it’s easy to wonder if God’s plan is really working. In Exodus 9–11, we see that every plague, every delay, and every moment of suffering was not a setback—but part of God’s intentional plan to rescue His people. This message walks through the surprising nature of God’s plan: it includes suffering, requires patience, reveals His power, makes a distinction b...