Compass Bible Church Weekend Sermons

00:00 Introduction: Wrestling with God's Goodness 00:44 The Struggle with Moral Evil 01:47 Historical Context: The Book of Nahum 04:31 God's Jealousy and Vengeance 06:34 Trusting in God's Justice 11:17 Finding Comfort in God's Character 19:43 God's Patience and Final Judgment 21:43 Nahum's Prophecy and the Destruction of Nineveh 23:28 Identifying Modern Adversaries and God's Compassion 25:49 The P...

Micah 6:8 God has shown us what is good: respond to his love with wholehearted love and whole-life obedience. 1. Be Thankful God Tells You What's Good (8a) 2. Practice and Pursue Biblical Justice (8b) 3. Refuse to Go Through the Motions (8c) 4. Live Your Whole Life Coram Deo (8d) 00:00 Matt's Olympic Journey 01:16 The Wrong Target 02:14 Micah's Message 03:09 Defining the Good Life 04:53 Historical...

00:00 Did You Hear the Story About the Guy Who Got Swallowed By a Whale? 01:16 Jonah's Story: More Than Just a Fish Tale 02:38 The True Lesson of Jonah 04:30 Jonah's Reluctance and God's Persistence 06:29 Jonah's Mission to Nineveh 08:46 Jonah's Disobedience and Consequences 17:21 Lessons from Jonah's Rebellion 25:33 Jonah's Prayer and Reflection 27:36 Jonah's Reluctant Obedience 28:37 The Size an...

00:00 Introduction and Context 00:41 The Relationship Between Israel and the Church 02:49 The Book of Obadiah: Author and Historical Context 03:52 God's Judgment on Edom 06:20 The Sin of Pride and Arrogance 10:51 Historical Conflict Between Edom and Israel 17:44 Future Judgment and Restoration 21:09 Understanding Dispensationalism 22:45 The Seven Dispensations Explained 25:56 Progressive Dispensat...

00:00 Apathy and Empathy 00:40 God's Concern for the Needy in Amos 01:55 Historical Context of Amos 04:35 Judgment Against Israel and Neighboring Nations 05:48 Specific Indictments Against Israel 11:13 The Fear and Love of God 18:33 Israel's Neglect of Justice and Righteousness 23:56 The Day of the Lord and Injustice 24:32 Biblical Justice vs. Social Justice 25:32 Righteousness and Justice in the...

00:00 Introduction and Outdated Advertisements 01:07 The Unchanging Message of the Bible 01:23 The Concept of Sin and Holiness 03:55 The Book of Joel: Context and Themes 06:50 Locust Plagues and Their Significance 11:58 The Day of the Lord: Eschatological Judgment 17:06 Repentance and Daily Christian Life 23:48 Paul's Blamelessness and Keeping Short Accounts 24:21 Anticipating and Planning to Avoi...

00:00 Pastor PJ sings, "Dust on the Bible" 00:23 Understanding the Minor Prophets 01:33 The Book of Hosea: Historical Context 03:35 Hosea's Message: Judgment and Hope 08:00 Living Parable: Hosea and Gomer 15:40 Israel's Unfaithfulness and God's Judgment 20:11 Modern Reflections: Recognizing Our Own Unfaithfulness 27:23 God's Promise of Restoration 28:01 Reversing the Names: A Symbol of Hope 29:37...

*Note: We apologize for the audio quality on this sermon audio. We did our best to doctor it up before posting it. 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Discipleship 00:28 Leadership Development Insights 01:56 Jesus' Final Instructions to Peter 04:23 Peter's Restoration and Future 07:51 The Cost of Following Jesus 11:28 Dying to Self and Redefining Life 20:55 Following Jesus Without Distraction 25:30...

00:00 A New Pope and the Inauguration 00:40 The Significance of Peter's Restoration 01:51 Jesus' Conversation with Peter 02:34 Context of the Disciples and Peter's Past 04:11 The Three Questions of Love 06:44 The Deeper Meaning of Love in Greek 13:31 The Purpose of God's Mercy 15:08 Paul's Example of Mercy and Purpose 16:03 The Tunnel Analogy and God's Mercy 20:12 Peter's Continued Need for Mercy...

00:00 Trailer Drivers 00:33 The Best of Intentions 01:39 Avoiding the Monday Fog 02:40 Jesus Appears at the Sea of Tiberius 04:31 Lessons from the Disciples' Fishing Trip 14:28 Recognizing Jesus 17:52 The Miraculous Catch of Fish 18:40 Peter's Devotion to Jesus 19:47 Jesus' Callbacks and Symbolism 21:13 Pursuing Jesus Like Peter 22:49 Overcoming Obstacles to Be with Jesus 34:07 Feasting with Jesus...

00:00 Introduction: The Significance of the Resurrection 00:04 Extravaganza of Easter: Beyond the Celebration 00:33 Mega Churches and Their Messages 02:51 The Biblical Perspective on Prosperity 03:14 Jesus' Post-Resurrection Appearances 07:44 Finding Peace in the Presence of Jesus 09:50 Fear and Anxiety: Remedies in Christ 18:30 The Great Commission: Overcoming Fear with Action 25:42 Overcoming Fe...

00:00 Information Overload in Modern Society 01:37 The Most Important Information You'll Ever Hear 03:51 The Empty Tomb: The Foundation of Christian Faith 08:56 Eyewitness Accounts and Historical Evidence 18:09 Scholarly Consensus on the Resurrection 23:20 The Transformation of Saul and the Empty Tomb 23:58 Mary's Encounter with the Angels 25:53 Jesus Reveals Himself to Mary 27:16 The Patience of...

00:00 Understanding Justification Through Faith 01:39 The Consequences of Sin 02:18 Illustrating the Gravity of Sin 03:42 The Crucifixion of Jesus 06:49 Jesus' Final Moments and Death 12:05 The Burial of Jesus 14:03 The Significance of Jesus' Death 16:51 The Humanity and Divinity of Jesus 17:57 Trusting in Jesus' Sacrifice 25:42 Reflecting on the Cross 34:31 Communion and Remembrance

This sermon explores the significance of calibration in life, from everyday tools to the spiritual state of a Christian's soul. Using the measuring app on an iPhone and everyday objects as analogies, it discusses the need for accuracy and alignment. In a detailed exegesis of John 19, the script delves into the various forms of flogging Jesus endured under Pilate, examining their severity and histo...

In this sermon from John 18, Pastor PJ reminds us that “the odds are always in God’s favor.” No matter how dire things may seem, God's sovereign plan is never at risk. As Jesus is arrested, denied, and falsely tried, we see that God is still in complete control. Pastor PJ highlights that God's plan cannot be stopped, our failures do not derail His purposes, His Word remains true, and His kingdom i...

Trusting God's Plan: A Journey Through Trials and Faith In this sermon, Pastor PJ talks about the struggle of understanding and appreciating art, likening it to our lives and God's work within them. Using the analogy of chaotic brush strokes on a canvas, PPJ reflects on how God's intentions are often unclear during times of chaos and suffering. As PPJ begins a new series on John 18, focusing on th...

The speaker addresses the importance of unity within the church, warning against detrimental behaviors like gossip and envy that can foster division. Emphasizing the necessity of humility and forgiveness, the speaker highlights steps to build unity, such as committing to a Philippians 2-style preference for others, addressing gossip and envy promptly, and sincerely engaging with fellow congregants...

The Bare Necessities of Discipleship Pastor PJ explores the concept of essential needs in life and transitions to discussing the essentials of following Jesus, emphasizing the bare necessities of discipleship. These are illustrated through John 17:11-19 and include pursuing holiness for the health of the church, abiding in Christ for personal spiritual well-being, and pursuing the lost because the...

In this sermon, Pastor PJ delves into the blessings and responsibilities that come with being 'God's Kids' (GKs), drawing an analogy with the benefits experienced by pastor's kids (PKs). The key points include the significance of the High Priestly Prayer in John 17, where Jesus prays for his disciples and all believers, revealing three primary blessings: being given to Christ by the Father, progre...

In this sermon, the focus is on John 17, where Jesus prays to God the Father, expressing a deep concern for the Father's glory. Pastor PJ emphasizes the importance of reliance on prayer, sharing a humorous anecdote about AI before diving into the scripture. Key points include Jesus' request for God to glorify Him so He may, in turn, glorify the Father; the necessity of cultivating a mindset consum...

Sermon Notes In this sermon, the speaker examines the qualities that make up 'the right stuff' for a disciple of Jesus, drawing parallels from the Mercury 7 astronauts depicted in the 1983 film 'The Right Stuff.' Key traits discussed include humility, perpetual learning, and an awareness of human frailty. Utilizing John 16:25-33, the sermon highlights the disciples' journey to understand Jesus' te...

Sermon Notes 00:00 Pastor PJ's Nerdy Intro 01:22 What is Discipleship? 02:14 Jesus Prepares His Disciples 03:17 Understanding Jesus' Words 08:51 Challenged Expectations in Discipleship 14:27 Encouragement for Different Stages of Faith 20:16 Jesus' Honest Words on Sorrow and Joy 20:47 The Cost of Discipleship 22:39 Worldly Joy vs. Spiritual Joy 28:19 The Promise of Joy 29:54 A New Relationship with...

Sermon Notes 00:00 Predicting the Super Bowl Winner 00:50 The Futility of Knowing the Future 01:39 Desire for Prophecy and Its Implications 02:37 Biblical Examples of Prophecy 03:07 Hearing the Voice of God Today 04:46 The Role of the Holy Spirit 06:33 Guidance into All Truth 10:00 The Sufficiency of God's Word 11:36 The Assault on Truth 16:35 Spiritual Truth and the Role of the Spirit 20:01 The L...

Pastor PJ discusses the fabricated phenomenon of the 'glory cloud' in some contemporary churches, followed by a theological exploration of the Holy Spirit's significance as described by Jesus in John 16. It argues against sensational manifestations like gold dust or glitter, emphasizing the genuine, everyday work of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives. The sermon explains Jesus’s statement that it...

In this sermon, Pastor PJ challenges Compass Bible Church to be an active, offensive force against Satan by deeply engaging with and impacting the culture. Using a comparison to the Dodgers' aggressive team-building, Pastor PJ encourages the congregation to proactively be known to Satan as a threat. Emphasizing the importance of holiness, godliness, and evangelism, the sermon unpacks 2 Peter 3 and...