Christian Life Assembly UPC - Syracuse

Rev. Trent Deas preaches from Luke 22:63-65, Matthew 26:67-68, and Mark 14:65 on the intense suffering of Jesus before the crucifixion. He highlights how Christ was mocked, beaten, and spat upon, yet remained silent in strength, fulfilling prophecy and revealing God's enduring love for humanity through pain.

Rev. Amelia De Jesus delivers a message from Isaiah 58:1-12 urging the church to be a light in darkness and to become repairers of the breach. She emphasizes the power of prayer, fasting, and standing in the gap for others to restore broken places within families and communities.

Pastor Ryan Deas teaches from Esther 4:14 and Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, calling the church to recognize divine timing. He challenges believers to understand they were born for this moment-to rise up, walk in faith, and take bold action for God's kingdom, especially in the face of cultural pressure.

Pastor Ryan Deas preaches from Luke 1:28-37 and 1 Corinthians 15 on the faith and belief that nothing is impossible with God. He encourages listeners to hold onto God's promises even when facing impossible circumstances, reminding the church that God's power is greater than our doubts, and His word will not fail.

Rev. Amelia De Jesus delivers a direct message urging believers to stay spiritually awake, watchful, and prayerful. Using Matthew 26, Mark 13, and 1 Peter 5, she warns against complacency, spiritual deception, and the danger of letting small compromises in. She calls for daily discipline, personal repentance, and covering spiritual leaders in prayer. The message emphasizes taking responsibility fo...

Pastor Ryan Deas teaches from  Numbers 14  and  16 , showing how Moses responded to criticism and rebellion—not with anger, but intercession. When the people turned on him, he fell on his face and prayed. This study calls believers to stop taking things personally and instead step into the role of intercessor, carrying God’s mercy to a broken world. Judgment was coming—but Moses stood between the...

Bishop Robert Vona teaches from Romans 12 on what it means to present our lives as a living sacrifice. He challenges the church to align with God’s Word—not personal opinions or feelings. The message calls for spiritual realignment in families and in the church, emphasizing unity, accountability, forgiveness, and sincere love among believers.

Pastor Ryan Deas delivers a direct and convicting message: You were created to please God, not yourself. Drawing from Hebrews 11, John 8, and Romans 12, this sermon challenges the self-centered mindset of modern Christianity and calls believers back to lives of true surrender and self-denial. Pleasing God—not ourselves—is the core of real discipleship. Key Verse:   “Present your bodies a living sa...

Rev. Euclide Mugisho preaches on God’s power to restore broken lives. Using the imagery of the potter and clay, he reminds us that God reshapes us for His purpose, no matter our past. Rooted in scriptures like Jeremiah 18 and 2 Corinthians 5:17, this message calls us to repentance, renewal, and daily surrender to Christ. Key Verse:   “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.”  – 2 Corinthians...

The Gospel still works. Jesus still saves. And His call hasn’t changed:  Come to Me . Pastor Ryan Deas reminds us that the power of God is released through faith in God. The enemy is after your ears—because faith comes by hearing. This message exposes distraction, challenges surface-level Christianity, and pushes us back to raw trust in Jesus. It’s not about fixing yourself before coming. It's...

We are in the 11th hour. Jesus is calling laborers into the field—not spectators in the marketplace. Bishop Vona calls out the dangers of idleness, debate, ego, and unaccountable gifting. The marketplace is not the mission. The harvest is. Joy is found in obedience, humility, submission, and spiritual alignment. False unity, unchecked ambition, and ministry without submission will hurt lives, not...

This message is a call to wake up. Pastor Ryan Deas reminds us that God doesn’t need our ability—He wants our surrender. The less we try to control, the more He can move. The danger isn’t in hardship—it’s in comfort, convenience, and coasting. Hunger and thirst for righteousness aren't optional. They're the evidence you’re alive in Christ. Without them, you will be deceived—even in church....

Jesus said, “You must be born again”—not as a suggestion, but as a command. In this Bible study, Rev. Gean Galloway breaks down the necessity of spiritual rebirth through water and Spirit, straight from John 3, Acts 2, 8, 10, 19, and Titus 3. This is not a feel-good message. It’s the gospel: you need the Holy Ghost. You need to be baptized in Jesus’ name. You need to be regenerated from above—beca...

This isn’t about religion or routine. Pastor Ryan Deas calls the church back to the core: walking in the Spirit, knowing Jesus personally, and living out the gospel daily. Without submission to the Spirit of God and the lordship of Jesus Christ, we have nothing. The promise of the Holy Ghost wasn’t given for tradition—it was given so Christ could live in us and work through us. The world is on fir...

In a culture full of competing voices, Rev. Mike Cluster, UPCI Metro Missionary to Philadelphia, calls the church to tune in to the voice that matters most—God’s. Preaching from Genesis 3, John 1, Luke 4, and more, he emphasizes the urgency of silencing the noise and positioning ourselves to hear clearly from the Lord. The voice of God still creates, still convicts, and still calls. This year, we...

Rev. Euclide Mugisho opens the new year with a message of faith and repentance, calling believers to walk daily with God like Enoch. Through Genesis 5, Jude 14, and Hebrews 11, he challenges listeners to live faithfully—even in a dark and busy world. We are reminded that Jesus is coming again, and our response must be to live holy, preach the Word, and please God by faith. Key Verse:   “Enoch walk...

Speaker: Ryan Deas Opening Scripture: Acts 8:26-39 Summary: Pastor Ryan Deas began by reading Acts 8:26-39, recounting the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. He emphasized the power and significance of being baptized in Jesus' name and how this act transforms lives. Deas discussed how the eunuch, despite being an outsider and physically cut off from the community, was deeply hungry for...

Speaker: Robert Vona Opening Scripture: Luke 6:46-49 Summary: Bishop Robert Vona began with an emphasis on the faithfulness and goodness of God, reminding listeners to focus on Him amidst life's uncertainties. He drew parallels between Noah's limited vision in the ark and our limited understanding of God's work, encouraging believers to look to God for help and assurance. Using Ecclesi...

Speaker: Pastor Ryan Deas Sermon Summary: Pastor Ryan Deas emphasizes the true freedom found in Jesus Christ, drawing from John 8:31-36 and Romans 8:12-17. He illustrate this with a recent rescue operation in Gaza, likening it to Jesus’ mission to save humanity from the bondage of sin. The key message is that Jesus’ sacrifice paid the ultimate price for our freedom, and as believers, we are called...

Speaker: Pastor Ryan Deas - Opening Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39 - Pastor Ryan Deas speaks on the importance of patience, using Hebrews 10:32-39 as the foundation. He emphasizes unity in the body of Christ, highlighting the power of collective faith. Pastor Deas addresses the challenges of betrayal, persecution, and trials, urging believers to rely on God's wisdom and maintain a hopeful spirit....

Speaker: Reverend Nathan Hulsman - Opening Scripture: Psalms 23:6 - Sermon Summary: Rev. Nathan Hulsman discusses the unwavering nature of God’s goodness. He emphasizes that God’s goodness and love pursue us throughout our lives, regardless of our actions or backgrounds. Rev. Hulsman challenges us to overcome distractions and recognize God’s relentless pursuit. He explains that God’s goodness is a...

Speaker: Rev. Nathan Hulsman - Scripture: Exodus 25:21-22, Hebrews 9:3-4 - Sermon Summary: This message explores the concept of moving beyond routine religious practices to truly experience divine presence. The discussion highlights the significance of the Tabernacle as a model for accessing deeper spiritual encounters. The message challenges listeners to deepen their worship and obedience to expe...

Speaker: Rev. Nathan Hulsman - Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32, Isaiah 30:21, Romans 8:14 - Sermon Summary: Rev. Nathan Hulsman discusses the importance of the church being led by the Spirit, rather than by cultural norms. He emphasizes that worship should be intentional and reflect a commitment to God’s will. He calls for a move beyond traditional or cultural expectations to a spiritual maturity th...

Speaker: Ryan Deas Opening Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4; Isaiah 52-53 Sermon Summary: Pastor Deas emphasizes the importance of daily personal connection with Jesus, rather than relying solely on Sunday services for spiritual sustenance. He discusses the danger of idolizing religious leaders and the necessity of focusing on Jesus to ensure a genuine and direct relationship with Him. The sermon stresses...

Speaker: Euclide Mugisho Opening Scripture: Psalm 34:8 - "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." Episode Summary: In this sermon by Pastor Mugisho from the Congo, the focus is on the personal experience of God's goodness. Drawing on the scriptures and personal anecdotes, he encourages listeners to actively seek a deeper relationship with God...