Ascension Orlando - Sermons

When we welcome one another, we receive the very love letter of God in Jesus Christ. Scripture referenced: Matthew 10:40-42 Also referenced: Genesis 18:1-15 Joshua 2 & 6 1 Kings 17:8-24 Proverbs 2:1,5; 4:10; 10:8 Acts 8:14-15 Acts 17:10-11 Matthew 25:31, 34-40, 46 #welcome #cupofwater #VBS #centennialbirthday #WinnieBlagden #hospitality

Scripture referenced: Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39 Recorded (06/21/2026) #We’vegottoservesomeone #baptism #becomingwhoweare #newlife

The compassion of Christ changes the way we see others, shapes the way we pray, and invites us to participate in what God is already doing. Scripture referenced: Matthew 9:35-10:8 Romans 5:1-8 #compassion #harvest #prayer #mission #shepherd #grace #discipleship

Instead of being bound by outcasts, shame or death, Jesus offers his mercy and new life. Scripture referenced: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-23 Also referenced: Mark 5:33-34 Luke 8 Genesis 12:1-9 #TaxCollector #Levi #heroes #justice #freedom #peace #maytheforcebewithyou

We worship the Triune God who sends out in his power of love. Scripture referenced: Matthew 28:16-20 2 Cor. 13:11-13 Also referenced: Genesis 1:1-2:4 John 17:22-23 #doctorsnote #authority #power #love #trinity

Because Jesus himself accompanies us in his Holy Spirit, we receive his power to be his witnesses. Scripture referenced: Acts 2:1-21 Also referenced: Genesis 11:1-9 1 Corinthians 12:3b Recorded (05/24/2026) #Pentecost #Babel #grid #poweroutage #lightswitch #Godaccompanies

God calls us to praise him as we wait for his power. Scripture referenced: Psalm 47 Acts 1:1-11 Luke 24:44-53 #wait #power #HolySpirit #ascension #praise #rejoice #presence

As we are united to Christ in baptism, we receive faith in his salvation, trust him in suffering, and follow in his love. Scripture referenced: 1 Peter 3:13-22 Also referenced: Genesis 6:5-8 Acts 1:4-6 Romans 5:1-5 1 Peter 1:3-5 1 Peter 4:8-11 Recorded (05/10/2026) #teacup #suffering #apostlescreed #nicenecreed #defense #hope

Because it is from, through and kept by God, our hope of salvation is cause to rejoice in trials. Scripture referenced: 1 Peter 1:3-9 #Christianhope #suffering #magiceye #focus #horizon #Trinity

He is Risen is the proclamation of faith which calls us to worship. Scripture referenced: John 20:1-18 #overture #musical #finale #Lent #worship

Scripture referenced: Isaiah 50:4-9a Also referenced: Philippians 2:5-11 Matthew 26:14- 27:66 Psalm 31:9-16 #PouringOut #ChristHymn #ThirdServantSong #Coronation #Humility #SacrificialLove

God alone can move us from grave to life to glory. Scripture referenced: Ezekiel 37:1-14 John 11:1-45 Also referenced: Romans 8:9 Gen. 1:27-2:3 #grave #life #glory #drybones #breathoflife #Lazarus #seed

Jesus refuses the blame game around suffering and reveals himself as the Light who enters our darkness, heals us, and calls us into faith. Scripture referenced: John 9:1–41 Also referenced: John 8:12 #light #blindness #suffering #blame #mercy #healing #judgment #faith #worship #darkness #obedience

When we truly recognize Jesus as the Messiah, we move from wandering to worshipping to witnessing. Scripture referenced: John 4:5-42 Also referenced: John 20:31 #wandering #worshipping #witnessing #samaria #well #walkingdog #whole30

Jesus invites us to come to him, the light of the world, who offers light to our darkness and eternal life in Him. Scripture referenced: John 3:1-17(18-21) Also referenced: Ezekiel 36:26-28, John 1:9, 1:12-13, 7:50-52, 19:39-40, 8:12, 12:46-50, 20:31 #Nicodemus #darknesstolight #confusiontocomprehension #bornagain #truelight #life

Scripture referenced: Matthew 4:1-11 Also referenced: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Romans 5:12-19 Psalm 32 #testing #tempter #biblical40 #returntoeden #thesnake #defininggoodandevil

God’s love gives up in order to give away. Scripture referenced: Isaiah 58:1-12 Also referenced: Matthew 6:1-21 #oscarhammerstein #"abell'snotabell'tilyouringit-asong'snotasong'tilyousingit-loveinyourheartwasn'tputtheretostay-loveisn'tlove'tilyougiveitaway!" #selfdenial #publicpiety #love

God’s presence provides refuge, strength and calls us to worship and obedience. Scripture referenced: Matthew 17:1-9 Also referenced: Exodus 24-34, 1 Kings 17-19, Hebrews 12:2, Deuteronomy 6:4-5 #godspresence #rest #transformation

If we are the light of the world, what is being illuminated? Scripture referenced: Matthew 5:13-20 Also referenced: Isaiah 58 #SaltandLight #visiblefaith #righteousness #discipleship #witness #KingdomofHeaven