Doxa Bible Church : Messages

We crave as the creatures we are. In craving, this can involve food, entertainment, and so much more. But what if we channeled those cravings toward the One who gave them to us? In this next section of the Sermon On The Mount, Jesus discusses how we should fast as Christ followers.

As Jesus continues to teach us how to live the Kingdom Life on earth, he unpacks one of the most mysterious aspects of kingdom living. "Prayer". And it's here, that Jesus not only explains to us how to pray, but he reveals the fundamental reason why we should.

This Sunday we are jumping back into Jesus‘ most famous sermon, The Sermon on the Mount. And as we do, Jesus warns us about the immediate dangers of hypocrisy as we follow Him. The first vice of hypocrisy Jesus compiles us to watch out for is “hypocritical generosity.” What is it? And how do we avoid it?

In the Psalms, there are so many songs, and in modern American churches, worship is a predominate part of a Sunday morning service. But why do we do it? This week, Pastor Joe Cotroneo teaches us the heart posture we should hold behind the singing we do every Sunday, and throughout the week.

"The law of the Lord is perfect" is what Psalm 19 claims, but is this accurate? This week, Pastor Terry Thompson from Rock Point Church shares some archeological debate about the validity of Jericho, and how this can showcase the reliability of the Bible. (Due to this week's discussion of visuals, we've attached the slideshow used for this sermon on our website version of this sermon. Get it at do...

Life has uncertainty, and at times we feel fear because of it. But is this a good thing or bad thing? This week, Elder Todd Thompson reads through Psalm 46, and helps us understand how to cling to Jesus in our times of need, and not give into unhealthy fear.

In the world there is one constant: life is uncertain. So how do we navigate this with the hope of Jesus? This week, Pastor Jim Burkett breaks down Psalm 16, and how we can rely on Christ as the firm foundation He is.

This week as we continue in our Summer In The Psalms series, we are going to be looking at Psalm 96 and answering the question "why?" Why is it important for us as a church family to flourish in our praise for the LORD?

The book of Psalms, (in Hebrew "mizmor") is actually a collection of songs that the ancient people of God have memorized and sung together throughout millenia. They have supplied believers with some of their best loved Bible passages evoking deep affections for God and trust in His character. In starting this series, we are going to be looking at 8 Psalms (songs) designed to elicit our passion for...

This week we are coming to the end of Part 2 on Jesus' sermon on the mount. As we do, He shares with us two incredible family features that develop within our lives as we continue to follow Him. 

I can remember the first time Bek and I purchased a house. We were both so excited for this big moment in our lives. I'll never forget when the Loan Officer laid a mountain of paperwork on the table and said, "Get comfortable, we are going to be here a while." followed by my nervous laughter. Why in the world was there so much paperwork to sign?  It's because of a "Credibility Gap". People simply...

What comes to mind when you think about marriage? What about divorce? As Jesus continues to explain to us how to live the kingdom life in this world, he brings up the delicate issue of marriage and divorce. The beautiful thing is, as he explains his perspective on marriage, we discover what a flourishing marriage actually looks like.  So whether you are single, married, or divorced, listen to this...

All of us, at one point or another, have struggled with lust--whether for money, power, or one another, we have all lusted after something that was not ours. In this portion of the Sermon On The Mount, Jesus shockingly broadens the definition of adultery, revealing to humanity the root of unfaithfulness rises from something much deeper than the level of our action. This week, Pastor Tony Carter of...

All of us, at one point or another, have been angry at someone. In this portion of the Sermon On The Mount, Jesus brings up how serious our anger is, and that it equates to murder in God's eyes. So what do we do about it? This week, Pastor Mitch Green of Ascend Bible Church takes us through this part of Matthew 5. NOTE: if you need help/support as mentioned in this sermon, the email is care@doxabi...

"How does Jesus change our relationship to the Old Testament?" This is a question every kingdom citizen eventually comes to as they begin walking with God. In this week's passage, Jesus offers three clarifying truths that provide a beautiful answer to this question that will stir up your affections for Him.

We are continuing into the next section of Jesus' most famous sermon. We left off with Jesus finishing His description of a true kingdom citizen. He now builds off of this momentum and turns his attention to what kingdom citizens must aim to accomplish. Namely, to influence their communities with the gospel.

Resurrection Sunday, a holiday of celebration. It's the time of the year that people gather together in order to commemorate and celebrate the historical reality that Jesus came back to life. But this day isn't meant to be celebrated just like any ordinary annual holiday with little to no affect on our lives. Rather, the events that occurred on this day have eternal relevance for every one of us.

This Sunday Jesus bookends the introduction of his sermon with this final Beatitude. "Blessed are those that are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." According to Jesus, kingdom citizens are characterized as being a persecuted people. A people that are taken back when their character collides with culture. This also raises a very penetrating question for every...

As believers, we should be embracing the lost and share the peace with God we have received in Jesus. This week, Tony Carter from The Rock Bible Church preaches on the beatitude about peacemakers.

This week we are going to learn that Jesus makes His kingdom citizens pure by giving them pure hearts, but what for?

We are a people marked by God's righteousness as His Spirit transforms our hearts and our lives. Having now officially passed the half-way mark of the "Beatitudes", Jesus begins to reveal what God's righteousness will look like as we follow Him as our King.

Have you noticed how accessible junk food is in our culture while healthy nutritious food is more difficult to come by? For instance, in full disclosure, I would rather have an oreo cookie instead of an apple. Why? Why do I long for Oreo cookies when I know they are nothing more than a substitute cookie with artificial flavoring that will never be able to satisfy? Jesus brings up a similar point r...

What kind of response does this statement create in you? Are “blessed” Christ followers always happy, or financially well off, or without trials? And what exactly is meekness?  Do meek people allow others to trample on and abuse them? Join us this week as Trent Griffith, our visiting speaker from Orlando, Florida, helps us explore what these concepts really mean in light of Scripture.

It is a common human reaction to avoid pain, sorrow, and heartache. We fill up our schedules with events to preoccupy us from having to face painful conversations and/or situations. Often, even during the "down times" of our lives we tend to scroll through Netflix hoping to find some show that can numb us from our feelings. But as we continue to walk through Jesus' sermon, He is going to tell us w...