Divine Savior Church-Santa Rita Ranch Sermons

We believe there will be a future physical resurrection of the dead for those who turn from sin and to Jesus. Those who believe will be raised to eternal reward. We hope for many things, yet there must be some ultimate hope that provides the drive to propel us forward each and every day. For those who confess the words of the creed, that hope is the resurrection and the life everlasting. Support t...

We believe only through faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ and repentance from sin can one be reconciled to God and experience true life and joy. The beauty of God's grace allows us to openly admit our failings and weaknesses, relying on a God who is full of compassion and grace.  Support the show

We believe the universal Church contains all Christian believers, spanning the time of the early church to today. The creed reminds us that the life of a Christian is one that desires community with other believers.  Support the show

We believe the Holy Spirit is living and working in the heart of every believer. No one can know Jesus Christ except by the Spirit. The Holy Spirit makes known an optimism that transcends our experience as he brings Christ's peace and Christ's presence.  Support the show

We believe Jesus will return and judge the sin of each person. Believers should prepare for and eagerly await this second coming. While our confession is of truth, it is belief in the truth God has revealed. We don't insist on all the details, but rely on the wisdom of God in his plan.  Support the show

We believe Jesus went to heaven after His resurrection. He rules and reigns over all things with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Are we there yet? As Christians we certainly have a longing for heaven. We long for the complete removal of sin from our life and the lives of those around us - its consequences and its nature. Perhaps because we long and trust, we also grow impatient with God's tim...

We believe Christ experienced death with us and for us. He descended into the grave but He defeated death and was resurrected. The creed reminds us that the war is over. Victory is complete. Let's remember to live in such victory, and carry ourselves with the triumph of Christ - his triumph over sin, death, hell, and Satan.  Support the show

We believe Jesus died as the sacrificial substitute to pay the penalty for sin. He truly suffered and died on the cross for us and was buried in a tomb. The historical, spiritual, and biblical truths of the cross assault our intellect and reason. Through our confession of faith, we reject the intellectualism that has become the god of our age.  Support the show

We believe Jesus was born of a virgin, Mary, and His birth came about through the workings of the Holy Spirit. We have the opportunity to look at a familiar narrative, but apart from all the trappings of modern, worldly Christmas. While those celebrations and embellishments of the season are enjoyable and serve a good purpose, as we look at the miracle of Christ's birth apart from them we are...

We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, and He is both fully God and fully human.  This confession of the person of Jesus Christ is so important because it wages war on hell itself. It is the assault against Satan, his temptations, the accusations he hurls at us, and the very prison to which he would enslave us. All because Jesus is the Christ, the son of the living God. So we combat th...

We believe there is only one God, who has been and will always be. He exists in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and He created everything.  This truth gives us incredible comfort and promises on which we can rely. It also calls us to worship and honor him alone as the God of all creation. God is both infinitely powerful and intensely personal.  Support the show

When you realize how Jesus has saved you, you can't help but want to serve. When God fills you up, you can't help but overflow. It's no wonder that Christians love to be encouraged to live like no one else. We truly believe it is more blessed to give than to receive.  Support the show

Do you love someone enough to hurt them? Sometimes the truth hurts, and yet the people we love we need to hear that truth. Sometimes we need to hear the truth, even when the truth hurts. That leads to godly sorrow, which leads to repentance, which leads to salvation. It is that message that leads our attack on sin in our lives.  Support the show

Everyone is worried about good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. For our heart’s sake we want more of the good and less of the bad. That’s true for our spiritual heart as well. To be effective in your service to Christ, open your heart to the truth and do all that you can to block out the false. Support the show

Are you a Christian fanatic? We probably don’t want that label. But Paul was willing to be called “crazy” for Jesus’ sake. He saw himself and everyone else from a new perspective. That new perspective gives our lives purpose: to be Christ’s ambassadors.  Support the show

Serving in Christ’s Church can be discouraging. It is difficult to understand why everything doesn’t work out better for the Church. It is difficult to understand why faithful servants in Christ’s church suffer so much. What keeps us going in ministry is the unseen – the eternal glory and the heavenly home. Support the show

Physical strength, mental acuteness, outward beauty—these are the qualities that people look for to change the world. Jesus chooses frail clay jars like us to change the world to show that the power is not from us, but in the powerful gospel message we share.  Support the show

Sometimes people inquire about Sunday School or Christian education because they want their children to “get religion.” What they’re really looking for is a place where their children can learn right from wrong. Yes, that’s important. But the church has something much more glorious to share—a Savior who takes all our wrongs and makes them right. Support the show

Because the church is about spiritual needs, i.e. forgiveness and reconciliation, living together as a community of believers can be a messy business. But as God causes our hearts to beat more and more at one with his, we will trust each other as we determine the best way to address each other’s spiritual needs. Support the show

We’ve all wondered why God allows us to experience those difficult and painful days of life. Could it be that God is preparing and equipping us to comfort our brothers and sisters as they face their own challenges? Support the show

Jesus' first words after rising from the dead were, "Do not be afraid." His resurrection has changed everything for us. What is your greatest fear? Listen to Jesus as he says, "Don't be afraid." Support the show

Where in your life would you like to have more peace? If there was one thing you could fix or have fixed for you to bring more harmony to your life, what would it be? Palm Sunday was the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem as King to bring peace. But what peace exactly?  Support the show

The next “famous words” Jesus speaks from the cross are these: “I thirst.” What was He thirsty for? What are you thirsty for? Our bodies crave water, but what is your heart thirsty for? Love? Acceptance? Purpose? Jesus is the only One who can satisfy your thirsts. Thank God that Jesus went thirsty so He could quench the thirst of our hearts. Support the show

We have heard Jesus speak words of forgiveness, words of compassion for his family and friends, and words of eternal salvation for a sinner. Today, we hear something very different from Jesus. We hear “Why?” There’s a word we would never have expected to hear from Jesus. Jesus cries out in the middle of his suffering: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Let’s hear what this means, and what...

How do you handle your guilt? Do you cover it up? Feel bad for a couple days? Does it keep you up at night? Depending on who you ask, there are many different ways to handle guilt. Psychologists might try to track it back to your childhood. Talk-show hosts might tell you to believe in yourself. But in the Bible today we are going to learn the only true way to handle guilt. It comes from the third...