Campus Light Sermons

Xunkai brings us a message on how the early church expanded through a new generation of leaders featured in the book of Acts. We explore the story of Stephen and Philip, two early church leaders and how they were equipped in the word: Stephen to challenge religious misconceptions and defend his faith during persecution and Philip to bring the gospel to marginalized groups and individuals from diff...

Jon brings us our message for our last Sunday on campus for the semester on Acts 3. We explore why silver and gold are often just cover-ups for our true brokenness and how the relentless cycle of chasing status leaves us more exhausted and lonelier than ever. Drawing from the story of the lame beggar and Jon's own testimony of hitting rock bottom, we discuss the power of Jesus-driven ministry—...

This week, Jordan brings us a message on the Great Commission and its role as our defining purpose for life after Easter. Jordan argues that salvation in Christ is inextricably linked to a calling, asserting that every believer is qualified to share the gospel regardless of our perceived inadequacies. By contrasting our small personal ambitions with God's grander mission of making disciples in...

We finish our John message series as Jon brings us a message on John 21, the story of Peter's reinstatement after his denial of Jesus. Jon explores why we often run back to the "familiar" when we feel discouraged or disqualified, how Jesus handles our shame not with condemnation, but by inviting us into a deeper relationship, and the shift from an immature, self-serving life to a mat...

This week, following Easter, Nick continues in our sermon series through the book of John. This time, the focus is on the spiritual transformation of the apostle Thomas from a doubter into a devoted apostle as highlighted in John 20. Nick highlights how Thomas’s demand for physical evidence was met with Jesus' patience and grace rather than condemnation. Jesus’s tender response to Thomas'...

Happy Easter! This Sunday, Jon brings us a message focused on hope amidst the painful storms of life by diving into the biblical story of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb after Jesus has been crucified and resurrected. Jon reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus serves as the ultimate victory over the finality of death. We all have a story or know someone who has gone through grief, and Jon expa...

As we prepare for Passion Week, Xunkai brings us a message this Sunday exploring the biblical narrative of Jesus’s arrest and Peter’s denial to illustrate the tension between human frailty and divine grace. Xunkai describes how Peter transitioned from an all-in follower of Jesus to a fearful bystander who prioritized personal safety over his commitment to Christ. The message highlights that spirit...

Welcome back from Spring Break! In our first sermon back, Jordan brings us a message on Jesus’ final prayer in John 17, otherwise known as the high priestly prayer. The prayer highlights Jesus' prayer priorities shortly before His crucifixion, and Jordan explores three primary themes: the expression of divine glory, the pursuit of holiness in a secular world, and the challenge of Christian uni...

Jon continues our series through John and explores the relationship between Christ and his followers by unpacking the metaphor of the  true vine  found in John 15. Jon reminds us that central to the passage is the command to  abide in Christ , which is presented not as a call to religious performance, but as an invitation to a  consistent, intimate connection  through prayer and Scripture. True  s...

This week's message was brought to us by Nick who explores the biblical definition of glory through the lens of John 12. He contrasts the worldly pursuits for power, status, and recognition with the true glory demonstrated by Jesus Christ, which is defined by descending and dying to oneself. Using the metaphor of a grain of wheat, Nick explains how spiritual fruitfulness only occurs when one surre...

Our message series on John continues as Xunkai brings us a message on Mary anointing Jesus. He contrasts the indignant reaction of the disciples, who viewed Mary’s expensive gift as a waste, with Jesus’ perspective that she performed a beautiful act of devotion. Xunkai shares about how genuine love is inherently extravagant and often appears impractical by worldly standards. He emphasizes that the...

To kick us off on our first Sunday service of February, we continue in the book of John with the story of the man born blind in John 9. During his message, Jon highlights how suffering and non-ideal situations provide opportunities for the works of God to be displayed. Jon also identifies three major obstacles to belief: the status quo of the man's neighbors, the prejudice of the Pharisees, an...

Happy New Years! In our first sermon of 2026, Jon continues our series in the book of John by exploring the first part of John 10. As the chapter discusses, Jon expands on the imagery of a Good Shepherd to contrast the selfless protection offered by Christ with the destructive nature of modern-day "hired hands" and "wolves." Jon argues that humans are inherently vulnerable like...

Why did the Creator God choose an "absurd humble arrival," laid in a manger by peasant parents, rather than a magnificent entrance? To kick off our Christmas series, Pastor Jon examines the shocking claim of Christmas, revealing two fundamental truths about God through his unexpectedly peculiar arrival: His love and His immense power.

This week at our Thanksgiving service, Jon brings us a message from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances." Jon addresses the difficulty of obeying these commands, especially the call to give thanks in all circumstances, due to the inherent negativity bias of human nature. Jon presents three main ways Christians can give thanks during hard...

This week, Jordan brings a message based on John 6:1-14, the story of Jesus feeding the 5000. Jordan starts by prompting us to think about our default mindset: optimism versus pessimism. Jesus then dives into Jesus's compassion for the crowd and the principle that "something is better than nothing," emphasizing how Jesus multiplies even meager offerings when placed in His hands, such as the boy's...

Continuing our series through the Gospel of John, Jon explores the story of Jesus healing the invalid man at the Pool of Bethesda from John 5:1-9. Jon analyzes the pool as a location crowded with a multitude of invalids, the blind, lame, and paralyzed, all gathered due to a myth that an angel would occasionally stir the water, healing the first person to step in. Jon frames this ancient superstiti...

This past week we hosted Apologetics Sunday — a time to get tough questions about belief in God answered. Our resident chemical engineering PhD, Xunkai, uses principles of apologetics — the defense of faith using logic and reasoning — to demonstrate that science and faith are not contradictory but mutually supportive. He talks about the limits of science, how faith helps science, and how science s...

This week, continuing our series in the book of John, we move from Jesus’s encounter with Nicodemus to his revolutionary conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. Pastor Jon explores four core truths from this encounter: 1) Jesus meets us in our shame, 2) Jesus reveals our soul thirst, 3) Jesus satisfies with truth and love, and 4) Jesus transforms our shame into joy. We also he...

Guest preacher, Will Sam, pastor of Anchor College Church at University of Michigan, shares a powerful truth: ministry is the primary way God transforms and ennobles your life. Will Sam explains that serving is the vehicle God uses to change you and make you the best version of yourself. He dives into his own story and testifies that choosing ministry ennobled and protected him.

Continuing in our series in the book of John this week, Jon highlights the first verses of John 3 where Jesus has a conversation with Nicodemus about the necessity of being "born again." Jon frames being born again as a spiritual rebirth resulting from acknowledging one's sin and accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The speaker outlines three main points: who must be born again, how can we b...

This week, Andy continues our series in the Book of John by bringing us a sermon from John 2:13-22, where Jesus clears out the temple. Jesus's anger stems from love and zeal for his Father's house, and Andy applies this biblical event to the contemporary church, warning against the "marketplace mentality" of self-interest and competition corrupting the church and the individual's body (which is th...

Jon continues this week from the book of John, now focusing on the story of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. Jon talks about the experience of things "running out"—like gas, money, or emotional strength—to relate to the crisis in the biblical story where the wine runs out at a wedding feast, emphasizing that people are not ultimately in control of their lives. Jon also invites...

In this week's message, Jon discusses the concept of Christian identity, drawing parallels with John the Baptist's life. He begins with a video where college students share diverse perspectives on how they go about finding their identity. He then transitions to John the Baptist from the Gospel of John, highlighting John's clarity, confidence, and joy in his identity as a "voice crying in the wilde...

In our kickoff Sunday Service, Jon begins our series on the book of John by going through John 1. Jon dives into the prologue from the Gospel of John, emphasizing Jesus Christ as the "Word" through whom all things were created and who reveals God to humanity. Jon points out three core truths: God as the ultimate reality, God's self-revelation through Jesus Christ, and the personal choice to accept...