Saint Joseph Church of Christ Sermons

Jesus calls each of us to be disciples; to follow Him with abandon, sharing news of the kingdom of God. As disciples, we're presented with a choice. Will we be common disciples of culture and ritual, or radical disciples of Christ and redemption?

Jesus instructs us to pick up our cross daily. This is more than light burdens, but is dying to ourselves to His glory, revealing hope in life eternal. Join Garren Holt as he rounds out our series of messages through Jesus' ministry around Galilee.

Through the lens of Luke 7:36-50, be challenged to consider how different our world would be if Christians would confront our indifference to the love of God; if we'd just confront our concerns wielding faith, hope, love, and humility rather than pride, selfishness, fear, and indifference.

Jesus began his ministry around Galilee following his time in the wilderness being tempted by Satan. There, Satan challenged Jesus as the Son of God. Jesus stood the test, placing confident hope in the Father. We, too, can have confident hope because Jesus is who he says he is.

Jesus was resolved to spend time in His Father's house. His parents resolved to find Him. Are you resolved to search for Jesus in His Father's house?

The shepherds proclaimed wonder of the promise revealed to them by the heavenly host. We're called to do the same. Go. Tell it on the mountain.

Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the House of Bread. He is the Bread of Life and the Bread of the Presence, Immanuel. We take the fulfillment of His promise with us when we take communion, sitting at the table with Him.

Mary bore the hope of the world in her womb through the Holy Spirit. Though she questioned how it could be possible, she did not question whether God's power could fulfill His promise. God's given promises are promises to believe.

God will always make a way for His promises to be fulfilled and for our eyes to be opened to His glory. He is the Way Maker. Jesus is the Way. John the Baptist was the Way Preparer, and we are the Way Walkers. Will you accept His promise and step onto the way of peace?

Our series "Keeping Revelation" concludes with a deep encouragement to engage with the revelation of Jesus Christ, opening our hearts and minds to the reality of hope, restoration, and redemption.

Yes, wrath is coming. But before God's wrath, there is God's love. And His love comes after His wrath, as well. Jesus Christ is coming. Don't wait until He arrives to bend your knee, to submit your life to Him, and to hold on to His holy name. Accept His free gift of salvation!

There is a reason for God's wrath. It's rebellion - rebellion that defiles and defames His love, compassion, and great patience. Rebellion started with Satan, but our rebellion is no different. God's wrath is being stored up. Eventually it will also be poured out, conquering rebellion and sin.

Pastor Mark shares the wonder of God's throne room and connects it to deeper symbolism throughout the Old Testament.

The seven letters to the seven churches concludes with Jesus' words to Laodicea, a church that reflected the city's culture rather than zealous pursuit of Jesus. The letter reveals evidences & fruits of cultural Christianity, as well as, Jesus' remedy to spur them on to zeal unless they choose to remain lukewarm.

The one who opens doors no one can close has opened the door of faith. He invites you to walk through, keep His word and boldly bear His name. He also shuts doors no one can open. If we keep His word, bear His name, and keep His command to endure, He will enclose us in His kingdom in the time of testing. He keeps us as we draw closer to Him through the open door of faith.

The church in Sardis had a slumbering spirit. A slumbering spirit is deliriously aware of its need, but lacks discernment, is ignorant of God's presence, and remains satisfied with its own results. It is not watchful, does not persevere, and does not anticipate the coming Lord with faithfulness. Slumbering spirits promote their reputation in the world while neglecting their representation of Chris...

Like the Jezebel of the Old Testament, the Jezebel in Thyatira encouraged godlessness in the name of godliness. Many had taken ahold of her false teachings and sinful practices, letting go of their salvation in Jesus Christ. The heart of Jezebel's false teaching is still alive today. We need discernment and confidence to stand on the truth of the cross, holding fast onto our hope in Jesus.

Jesus will bring justice against all unrighteousness, and deliverance for all who hold fast to the name of Christ. Which name or identity do you hold most dear in your life?

John's letter to the church in Smyrna begins in Revelation 2:8. Through it, we glimpse a church that has persevered through persecution. Jesus informs them of further persecution and encourages faithfulness even to the point of death. As we stand firm in our faith on truth and love through Jesus, we should expect persecution, but also rest in knowing persecution is temporary.

The Ephesians walked in darkness but thought they were at the height of power for their worship and honor of false gods. Jesus Christ brought them out of darkness, revealing how low they were, and opened their eyes to His grace and glory. But by Revelation, many Ephesian Christians had forgotten their love of Christ; how low they've fallen in their return to darkness.

Keep the testimony of Jesus Christ with the fear of the Lord. Discern the testimony of Jesus Christ, especially in light of false teaching and heresy, with the fear of the Lord. We may not all agree on the specific interpretation or timing of the events in Revelation, but we can most certainly agree on the revelation of Jesus Christ. Hold to unity, reject division, and remain accountable to the fe...

As we start our series on Revelation, it's important to understand 1) the different ways people read Revelation, 2) the different perspectives on the millennial kingdom, and 3) where I - Pastor Ryan - stand since my beliefs will inevitably influence how it's taught as Christ is revealed through Revelation.

As Summer in the Street comes to a close, Pastor Ryan exhorts everyone to value integrity by centering their identity on Christ, standing on God's moral standard, and consistently applying His will to their lives. Doing so is difficult. We need each other for encouragement and correction, which requires honest and humble vulnerability.

Pastor Ryan encourages wisdom through following the will of the Father, building our lives on Him, rather than filling each day with foolishness that leads to death.