Conejo Church Sermons

We often equate worship with music. Scripture provides a more holistic picture: It is a life of bowing down before God and serving Him with our whole being. It is a heart response that should be present in every aspect of our daily lives. visit us at:  conejochurch.com

What is the church? Is it a building, an organization, or something else entirely? In this message from the Rhythms of Faith series, we explore the biblical meaning of ekklesia ("assembly") and why gathering together is central to the Christian life. visit us at:  conejochurch.com

Prayer was never meant to be an occasional activity—it was a rhythm of life. In this message, we explore how Jesus, the early Christians, and the Jewish people practiced prayer through daily rhythms, meaningful postures, and a deeper understanding of its purpose. Discover how recovering these ancient practices can enrich your own walk with God today. visit us at:  conejochurch.com

The Shema (Deut 6:4-5) calls us to love God with everything. In part 2 of our series on the Shema, we learn how it instructs us to cultivates this love for God within ourselves, our home, and community. visit us at:  conejochurch.com

When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment, He didn't quote the Ten Commandments. He quoted the Shema. Discover the meaning of this ancient prayer and why it remains at the heart of biblical faith. visit us at:  conejochurch.com

Last Thursday marked the beginning of Pentecost, also known as the Festival of Weeks—or Shavuot in Hebrew. Celebrated seven weeks after Passover, it was one of Israel’s major pilgrimage festivals and the very occasion during which the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the disciples in Acts 2. This teaching conclude our series, Encounters with the Risen Jesus, by exploring the significance of the com...

Ascension Sunday In many parts of Europe—including Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and France—Ascension Thursday is still recognized as a public holiday and day off work. Too bad for us!  The ascension is often overlooked—and yet the early church viewed it as absolutely essential. Why does Jesus ascend? What does it mean that He is seated at the right hand of God? And why did the disciples respond...

Pastor Adam opens Matthew 28:16-20 and teaches about the Great Commission. visit us at:  conejochurch.com

What happened when Jesus met the disciples on the shore after He resurrected? What did He have to say to Peter and what was Jesus wanting Peter to understand? Listen to this insightful teaching from John 21:1-19. visit us at:  conejochurch.com

Pastor Adam opens John 20:19-31 and teaches us what was on Jesus' mind as He appears to His chosen twelve. visit us at:  conejochurch.com

Can you think of areas of your life right now, where you're not seeing Jesus beside you even though you know He's there? Look at the story of the two men who the risen Jesus talked to on the Emmaus road. visit us at:  conejochurch.com

What did Jesus resurrection do for the human race? What does the fact that He is risen mean to you? Can you know for certain He is risen? Jesus IS risen and He wants you to know Him. visit us at:  conejochurch.com

As you listen to this teaching, you will discover aspects of Jesus's entrance into Jerusalem that you might not have understood before. Enjoy this look at the events of this important and historic day. visit us at:  conejochurch.com

What does the Bible really say about the future destination of the righteous? Do you know where you will be the moment after you take your last breath here on the earth? Listen to Pastor Adam open the Bible for answers. visit us at:  conejochurch.com

As we continue through this Paschal season and approach Easter—when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord—there is a central message of hope we must hold firmly onto as followers of Jesus. And the promise of eternal life is even greater than we often realize. Jesus’ resurrection matters not only because of what happened to him, but because of what it means for us. The same resurrection life th...

“If you have a relationship with God through Jesus, you don't need to fear death. It is the door to eternity… it will be your birthday into eternal life. The Bible says, ‘This world is not our home; we are looking forward to our everlasting home in heaven.’” visit us at:  conejochurch.com

Lent isn’t in the Bible… so why do millions of Christians still practice it? Should Protestants observe Ash Wednesday—marking the faithful with crosses on their foreheads? If not, what should we observe? If you’ve ever wondered about these questions, you’re not alone. This Sunday, we’ll explore the origins of Lent, the role of fasting, and how Jesus’ warnings against pretense help us understand wh...

Mark 1:1-8 talks about John the Baptist and how it is he prepared the way for the Messiah. Ryan Mayfield's questions to us is, "are we prepared for second coming of the Messiah? Are we preparing others for that future event?" visit us at:  conejochurch.com

How does God speak to His children? Listen to this message from Adam Finlay as He looks at the Bible for answers about the many ways we can hear from God. visit us at:  conejochurch.com

In this text, Paul tells us how our God views all of human history, and how He sees all of humanity in two lines: one headed by Adam, those identified in their sin and under the curse of sin unto death, and one headed by Jesus Christ, those identified in Him, with His righteousness infused INTO us as believers, reigning in life both today wherever we find ourselves and for the foreseeable future,...

This message explores what is perhaps the single most compelling verse in all of Romans:  Romans 5:10.  It is the Gospel in a Nutshell. It also contains the secret of the Christian life.  Last week I spoke of one of my heroes, Pastor Ray Stedman.  My English hero was a man called Major Ian Thomas. His life and message deeply impacted me as a boy of 10, 11 and 12.  He wrote a masterpiece of a book...

This message begins with a mighty "Therefore," marking one of the great transitions in this book in Romans 5:1, 2.  Having seen God's great plan of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ revealed at the Cross of Christ, and discovering how each believer is saved by faith as exemplified in Abraham, we turn to consider now the life-changing ramifications of our faith.  We discover Th...

Pastor Dorman uncovers Three Bases of CONFIDENCE we can each stand upon:  CONFIDENCE in the hope of the glory of God - certain, sure expectation God's working for good within and through us; CONFIDENCE even amid our tribulations - the pressures, sufferings, and heartaches we each face - because the perfect love of God for us will carry us through every single trial; and CONFIDENCE in GOD HIMS...

Paul writes his masterful commentary on one single verse in the Hebrew Scriptures, Genesis 15:6.  In our passage for this week, Romans 4:1-15, Paul illustrates the radical principle of righteousness by faith alone from the life of Father Abraham, our forefather in the faith.  We will study one quiet night in Abram's life, a strategic night if ever there was one.  Come and join us as we reflec...

Bible teacher Adam Finlay brings a message about the first song in the Bible and what it teaches us about worship and thanksgiving. visit us at:  conejochurch.com