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In Exodus 3:1-15, Moses is doing ordinary work when God meets him at the burning bush. What happens next teaches us something we all need. God is not a distant idea or an impersonal force. He speaks, He calls, and He reveals His name. In this lesson we walk through the names God gives in this passage and what they show about His character. We look at “I AM,” “I AM WHO I AM,” and the covenant name...

What if your limits are not failures but invitations from God to lean into grace; starting with 1 Peter 3:15, this session wrestles with three tender questions and lets Scripture do the heavy lifting as we probe whether human limitation is part of God’s design through Romans 8:18-23, 9:21-23, and 11:32, trace a pathway for honest mourning by watching how God Himself responds to sorrow in Genesis 6...

Originally Aired: Nov 23rd, 2025 Sunday morning Lesson 3949 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. Brandon, FL 33596

The Kingdom of Heaven isn’t small. From Daniel’s stone that shatters empires to Jesus’ mustard seed that overtakes the garden, this message explores how God’s reign arrives in power, grows quietly, reshapes our ethics, and heals our wounds. We open Matthew 5 and 13, walk through Jesus’ call to repent and be born of water and Spirit, and trace the story from prophecy to Pentecost to the church’s mi...

Church can feel complicated, but Scripture shows something simpler: a family to belong to, a people who gather, a community that holds up truth and holds it fast. This message from 1 Timothy 3:14 to 15 explores why embodied rhythms beat endless scrolling and how Jesus stays at the center of our life together. You’ll hear practical ways to belong, to gather, and to bear witness this week, and we fi...

In John 15:1–11 Jesus calls Himself the true Vine, the Father the vinedresser, and us the branches. Walk through the vineyard logic of abiding, pruning, and bearing, showing how real fruit grows in four lanes: character (Galatians 5:22–23), conduct (John 15:10; Matthew 5:16), confession of praise (Hebrews 13:15), and making disciples (Romans 1:13; Matthew 28:19–20). We clear up common confusions a...

Three weeks in South Africa reminded us that Jesus still speaks with authority, cleanses the broken, and cares for the hurting as we share how SABC equips faithful teachers, how a gentle restoration unfolded in Kempton, and how family mercies echoed the widow at Nain; we also note Solomon Linda’s Mbube story and a glimpse of Kruger’s Big Five, all to lift up the One who draws all people to Himself...

A single candle can fill a room, and Jesus says He does the same for the world. In the glow of the Feast of Tabernacles, with water poured on the rock and giant lamps blazing in the Temple courts, He declares I AM the light of the world. This message unpacks why His words I AM, THE LIGHT, and THE WORLD reveal His divinity, authority, and global rescue, then invites us to walk in His light and refl...

What does it really mean that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit? In this message we keep it simple and practical from 1 Corinthians 6:14–20. God lives in you, so live from the inside out: - Christ’s Body: united with Jesus (John 2:19–22, 1 Cor 12:27) - Christ’s Building: build on what lasts (1 Cor 3:9–17) - Christ’s Blending: the Spirit makes us one family (Eph 2:11–22) Originally Aired: Oc...

What happens when you take your faith apart to see what is true and what is just tradition? This message walks through Matthew 23:1-39 and names four common drivers of deconstruction today: participant overwhelming, prideful orthodoxy, perverse obstinacy, and political obeisance. Along the way we talk about burnout in ministry, misplaced loyalty to leaders, the pain of institutional failure, and t...

Originally Aired: Oct 5th, 2025 Sunday morning Lesson 3949 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. Brandon, FL 33596

Originally Aired: Sept 28th, 2025 Sunday morning Lesson 3949 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. Brandon, FL 33596

If This Were the Last Sermon I Would Ever Preach: I Would One Last Time Preach Jesus. From Acts 8:35, we trace the sweeping story of Christ-Prophesied in Isaiah 53, Proclaimed to the crowds, Identified as the Son of God, Ostracized by men, Crucified for our sins, Risen on the third day, and Glorified at the right hand of God. Along the way we hear an excerpt from “That’s My King,” reflect on livin...

On Ordination Sunday we slow down and look at the kind of leadership Jesus calls great. In John 13 the Lord takes a towel and shows elders and churches what real greatness looks like. This message walks through three “towels” for everyday ministry: the towel of smallness from John 3:30, the towel of spikenard from John 12:3, and the towel of service from John 13:14. We also hear Paul’s warning to...

When life shouts through pain, Paul teaches us how to look past what is seen and fix our gaze on what is eternal. This message traces three contrasts: Internals, Incomparables, and Eternals, to show how God renews the inner person, outweighs present suffering with a true weight of glory, and anchors us beyond the tent of this body. Along the way we connect John 14 to the face of Christ, explore th...

Couples want connection yet keep missing each other in the moments that matter. This sermon walks through Genesis 3 to expose three roots of communication breakdowns and shows how the gospel heals them. Learn to listen with wisdom, order your longings under God, and replace blame with grace-filled speech. Key texts include Genesis 3, Mark 4:15 and 23, Proverbs 18:13 and 21, James 1:19 and 3:6, Eph...

Hebrews 13:7-19 shows why healthy churches practice Christlike submission to shepherds and how that mission helps leaders teach, serve, and watch for our souls. With Jesus’ servant-leadership front and center Mark 10:42-45 and John 13 we explore practical ways to support elders and ministers, the biblical limits of authority Acts 5:29 and 1 Pet 5:3, and how praise, generosity, and prayer fuel a jo...

How does a church honor Christ’s work in people without slipping into flattery or favoritism? This message walks through 2 Corinthians, Acts 18, and the elder qualifications to show a biblical path for affirmation, commendation, and transparent leadership. You’ll hear practical guardrails, a Barnabas case study, and a simple framework members can use as they prayerfully participate in congregation...

Freedom is more than a right on paper. Looking at David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17), we talk about the freedom Jesus gives: freedom from fear, freedom in obeying God together as a church, freedom from sin by grace, and freedom from death so we can serve with courage. Even if earthly rights fade, Christ makes us truly free. If you need prayer or want to study the Bible, reach out to a faithful church...

What if the clearest way God makes Himself known isn’t in the quake or the fire but in a gentle breeze? In this message we open John 3:8 and 1 Kings 19 to see how the Holy Spirit reveals the Father’s heart—sovereign in power, gentle in posture, mysterious in His ways, and authentic in His fruit. We’ll connect Jesus’ words to Nicodemus, Elijah’s moment at Horeb, and the everyday practices that help...

What does Scripture mean when it says an elder’s children must not be accused of dissipation or insubordination (Titus 1:6)? This sermon unpacks the qualifications of church leaders, examining the balance between parental responsibility and a child’s free will. Through biblical examples, real-life cases, and a call to wise choices, we explore what it means for elders to lead faithful families and...

What makes a shepherd good in the eyes of Jesus Not slick leadership tricks but a Shepherd who enters by the door, calls by name, and lays down His life. Walk through John 10 to see the protocols, purposes, and passions of the Good Shepherd and how elders, pastors, and parents can mirror His heart.

What does Paul mean when he says an elder’s children must be “faithful” in Titus 1:6? This lesson explores four possible interpretations. Using historical background, Greek word studies, and supporting scriptures, the message weighs these views and emphasizes the vital role of family leadership in church leadership. The conclusion reminds both parents and young people to set their eyes firmly on J...

This message explores the six core traits of an effective shepherd, using Psalm 23 and the life of David to guide nominated elders and spiritual leaders in their calling. Real-world illustrations: a baby giraffe, a struggling butterfly, and windless trees reveal how challenge strengthens both shepherds and the flock. Discover how true leadership involves guidance, protection, preparation, and know...