Pleasant View in His Word

Sean unpacks Paul confronting sin in the Corinthian church this week with 4 main takeaways for us... confront sin honestly, correct sin clearly, cleansing the church thoroughly, and clarity about our responsibility. If we take Jesus seriously, we have to take sin seriously... even our own!

Looking at the passage this week, Kevin unpacks 3 takeaways from Paul's teaching that help us as a gospel community achieve and maintain unity. 1. The Word of God stands alone as our authority 2. There is a cost to following Christ 3. We have a responsibility to respond. How are we responding to the conviction of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

As we look at 1 Corinthians 3:18 -4:5, Pastor Sean reminds us that we all have blind spots. To help us avoid those blind spots, Paul gives practical wisdom from this passage. 1. We measure wisdom by God’s standards 2. We measure leaders by their faithfulness to Christ and His gospel 3. We measure ourselves by the Lord’s final verdict.  Whose approval are you seeking? Whose judgment carries the mos...

This week, Sean unpacks 1 Corinthians 3:10 -17, reminding us that Paul is addressing the church in this passage. Paul, comparing the church to a building, reminds us that 1. Christ is the foundation of the building (the church) 2. The quality of how the building (the church) is built matters 3. God is the owner of the building… it is His church! We are called to be a part of the church and have a...

In this week’s message, Pastor Sean teaches through 1 Corinthians 3:1–6, challenging us to examine whether we are truly growing in our faith. The message highlights the difference between spiritual maturity and remaining stuck in the same patterns, reminding us that following Christ requires continued growth and transformation. Pastor Sean emphasizes that while people may play different roles in o...

In this week’s message, Pastor Sean teaches through 1 Corinthians 2:6–16, showing us the difference between the wisdom of God and the wisdom of the world. The message reminds us that the truths of God cannot be fully understood through human wisdom alone, but are revealed to us through the Holy Spirit. Pastor Sean emphasizes the importance of allowing the Spirit to shape the way we understand, dis...

As we begin our journey through 1 Corinthians, Pastor Sean teaches through 1 Corinthians 1:1–9, reminding us of who we are because of what Christ has done for us. The message highlights God’s grace, His faithfulness, and the spiritual gifts He gives His people as they wait for Christ’s return. Pastor Sean emphasizes that our confidence is not found in how well we have it all together, but in the f...

In this week’s message, Pastor Sean teaches through 2 John 1:7–13, warning us about the importance of staying grounded in the truth of Christ. The message challenges us to be careful about what we allow to influence our faith and to recognize teachings that lead us away from who Jesus is. Pastor Sean emphasizes that standing firm in the truth requires both discernment and faithfulness, while conti...

As we begin our look at 2 John, Pastor Sean teaches through 2 John 1:1–6, focusing on the connection between truth and love in the life of a believer. The message reminds us that genuine Christian love is rooted in the truth of who Jesus is and is demonstrated through the way we live and follow His commands. Pastor Sean emphasizes that love and obedience are not separate parts of our faith, but wo...

In this week’s message, Pastor Sean teaches through 1 John 5:13–21, reminding us that God desires His children to live with confidence in the assurance of their salvation. The message highlights the privilege of approaching God in prayer, trusting that He hears us and works according to His perfect will. Pastor Sean emphasizes that believers are called to remain faithful, guard themselves from the...

In this week’s message, Pastor Sean teaches through 1 John 5:6–12, pointing us to the certainty of who Jesus is and the testimony God has given about His Son. The message highlights that eternal life is found in Christ alone, and that God Himself has provided all the evidence we need to trust in Him. Pastor Sean emphasizes that our assurance of salvation is not based on our feelings or performance...

In this week’s message, Pastor Sean teaches through 1 John 5:1–5, reminding us that everyone who believes in Jesus Christ has been born of God. The message highlights how genuine love for God is expressed through joyful obedience to His commands, not as a burden, but as the natural response of a transformed heart. Pastor Sean emphasizes that our victory over the world doesn’t come from our own str...

In this week’s message, Pastor Sean teaches through 1 John 4:7–21, revealing that love is at the very heart of God’s character and the clearest evidence of His work in our lives. The message points us to the incredible love God demonstrated by sending His Son, calling us to reflect that same sacrificial love toward others. Pastor Sean emphasizes that we don’t love in order to earn God’s favor, but...

In this week’s message, Pastor Sean teaches through 1 John 4:1–6, encouraging us to carefully test every teaching and spirit against the truth of God’s Word. The message reminds us that not every voice claiming to speak for God is from God, making discernment an essential part of the Christian life. Pastor Sean emphasizes that believers can stand confidently in the truth because the Holy Spirit wh...

In this week’s message, Pastor Sean teaches through First Epistle of John 3:11–24, reminding us that love is one of the clearest marks of a life transformed by Christ. The message challenges us to love not only with our words, but through generous and sacrificial action, recognizing that everything we have ultimately belongs to the Lord. Pastor Sean emphasizes that genuine faith is displayed in th...

Turning to 1 John 2:28–3:10, Pastor Sean points us to the incredible reality that, through Christ, we are called children of God. The message highlights the transforming power of God’s love, reminding us that our identity in Christ should shape the way we live. Pastor Sean emphasizes that while believers still struggle with sin, a genuine relationship with Jesus produces a growing desire for right...

As we turn to 1 John 2:18–27, Pastor Sean walks us through John’s warning about false teaching and the importance of remaining grounded in the truth of Christ. The message highlights how believers are called to stay anchored in what they have heard from the beginning, rather than being led astray by voices that distort the Gospel. Pastor Sean emphasizes that God has given us His Spirit to guide us...

Looking at 1 John 2:15–17, Pastor Sean challenges us to consider where our hearts are truly anchored. The message highlights John’s warning against loving the things of this world more than God, reminding us that worldly desires are temporary and ultimately cannot satisfy. Pastor Sean emphasizes that following Christ requires us to hold loosely to the things that are passing away and treasure what...

Turning our attention to First Epistle of John 2:7–14, Pastor Sean explores John’s call to love one another as evidence of a life transformed by Christ. The message highlights how walking in the light is inseparable from loving God’s people, while hatred and bitterness keep us stumbling in darkness. Pastor Sean emphasizes that our spiritual maturity is not measured merely by knowledge, but by a gr...

Opening up First Epistle of John 2:1–6, Pastor Sean reminds us that even in our failures, we have hope through Jesus Christ. The message centers on Jesus being our advocate and the One who stands in our place, calling us not to live comfortably in sin, but to walk in obedience to God. Pastor Sean emphasizes that genuine faith is revealed not just through what we say, but through a life that increa...

As we continue in our journey through First Epistle of John, Pastor Sean leads us through 1 John 1:5–10, where we are reminded that God is completely holy and full of light, with no darkness in Him at all. The message challenges us to live with honesty before God rather than hiding sin behind appearances or empty words. Pastor Sean emphasizes that walking with Christ means continually bringing our...

As we begin our new series through the letters of John, Pastor Kevin leads us through 1 John 1:1–4, pointing us to the truth that Jesus Himself is life. The message centers on the importance of truly knowing Christ and resting in the reality that we are deeply loved by Him. Pastor Kevin emphasizes that our faith is not meant to be distant or transactional, but rooted in a real relationship with th...

As we end our journey through the Book of Joshua, Pastor Sean leads us through Joshua 24:29–33, where the story closes with the deaths of Joshua and the leaders who walked with him. The message centers on finishing well and the impact of a life faithfully devoted to God, even after the big moments have passed. Pastor Sean emphasizes that true commitment isn’t just declared, it’s demonstrated over...

As we continue in our journey through the Book of Joshua, Pastor Sean leads us through Joshua 24:1–33, where Joshua gathers Israel for one final moment of decision. The message highlights the call to remember God’s faithfulness through every season and to make a clear, personal choice to serve Him. Pastor Sean emphasizes that a prayer or a one-time decision doesn’t automatically mean lasting commi...

Pastor Sean walks us through Joshua 23:1–16, where Joshua, nearing the end of his life, gives a final charge to Israel. The message centered on staying faithful to God in a world full of distractions, reminding us that compromise doesn’t happen all at once, but in small, quiet steps away from obedience. Pastor Sean challenged us to cling tightly to God’s Word and not drift toward the things that p...