Epikos Church Sermons

"Psalm 73 gives voice to one of the hardest questions people ask: Why do the wicked seem to prosper while those who seek God struggle? In this sermon, we explore the honest doubts of Asaph, who wrestled with envy, discouragement, and the apparent unfairness of life. Rather than ignoring these questions, Scripture invites us to bring them before God, where our perspective begins to change. As Asaph...

"What if the biggest challenge in life isn’t how much time you have—but how wisely you use it? In Psalm 90, Moses invites us to see our lives through the lens of God’s eternity. Our days are brief, our plans are fragile, and our accomplishments are temporary. Yet instead of leading us to despair, this perspective calls us to a deeper trust in the God who has been our dwelling place through every g...

"Psalm 30 reminds us that God meets us in both the valley and the victory. In this sermon, we explore David’s journey from despair to praise, discovering how God’s faithfulness sustains us through seasons of suffering, uncertainty, and restoration. While pain may feel overwhelming in the moment, Psalm 30 invites us to see our lives through the larger story of God’s redeeming work—a story where sor...

"What do we do with grief that refuses to go away? In Psalm 137, we meet God’s people in exile—far from home, carrying deep wounds, and struggling to sing songs of worship in a foreign land. This honest and often unsettling psalm gives voice to the pain of loss, injustice, and longing for restoration. In this message, we explore how God welcomes our lament, meets us in our sorrow, and reminds us t...

"Psalm 88 is one of the most honest prayers in all of Scripture. There is no neat resolution, no quick victory, and no easy answer to the pain. In this message, we explore how God invites us to bring our darkest fears, deepest grief, and hardest questions directly to Him. When life feels overwhelming and God seems silent, Psalm 88 reminds us that faith is not the absence of struggle—it is the will...

"Psalm 37 reminds us that when the world feels upside down, God is still on the throne. In this message, we explore David’s invitation to trust the Lord instead of being consumed by anxiety, comparison, or frustration. While evil may seem to prosper for a season, God calls His people to remain rooted in His promises, delight in His presence, and faithfully walk in His ways. His timing is perfect,...

"What does it mean to be human in a universe so vast? In Psalm 8, David looks at the heavens—the moon, the stars, the work of God’s fingers—and responds with awe, humility, and worship. This sermon explores the breathtaking reality that the Creator of the cosmos not only knows us, but crowns humanity with dignity and purpose. In a culture that often swings between pride and hopelessness, Psalm 8 c...

"Psalm 51 gives us one of the clearest pictures in Scripture of what real repentance looks like. After his sin is exposed, David does not defend himself, shift blame, or attempt to manage appearances. He comes before God broken, honest, and fully aware that his only hope is mercy. In this sermon, we explore how repentance is not about religious performance or self-improvement, but about turning to...

"In Psalm 119:25–32, we see an honest prayer from someone who feels worn down, discouraged, and desperate for God’s help. Yet even in the middle of weakness, the psalmist turns toward the Lord with trust, asking God to renew his strength, teach him His ways, and enlarge his heart to run in obedience. This message reminds us that spiritual growth doesn’t begin with having it all together—it begins...

"How deeply do you love wisdom—not just in theory, but in the quiet, daily choices that shape your life? In this reflection on Psalm 119:97–104, we explore what it means to delight in God’s instruction, to meditate on it beyond surface familiarity, and to let it form a kind of inner compass. The psalmist doesn’t treat wisdom as abstract philosophy but as something lived—something that sharpens dis...

"In this message from Psalm 119, we explore what it truly means to delight in the way of the Lord. Rather than a checklist or obligation, God’s Word is revealed as a source of deep joy, life, and transformation. The psalmist doesn’t rush through Scripture—they return to it again and again, reflecting, meditating, and treasuring it. This kind of delight isn’t accidental; it’s intentional. It begins...

Today's message draws us into the powerful and hope-filled vision of Psalm 2—a world filled with noise, resistance, and unrest set against the unshakable calm of a sovereign God. This sermon explores the tension between human striving and divine authority, reminding us that no matter how unstable things may feel, God’s purposes remain steady and unshaken. With a tone that is both thoughtful and ac...

Step into the opening of our new series, Psalms: The Language of Faith, as we explore Psalm 1 and discover what it means to truly live a rooted, God-centered life. This message invites us to move beyond seeing the Psalms as just songs or poetry and instead embrace them as a powerful, God-given language—words that help us respond to Him in every season. Through the contrast of the righteous and the...

In Gospel of Mark chapter 16, we arrive at an ending that feels unexpected—but maybe that’s exactly the point. Instead of a polished resolution, we’re met with an empty tomb, an angelic announcement, and a group of women overwhelmed with fear and awe. It raises the question that sits at the center of Easter: what do we do with the resurrection of Jesus Christ? The angel declares the truth—“He is r...

We don’t naturally move toward discomfort—we avoid it, manage it, and keep it at a distance. But the story at the center of our faith invites us to do the opposite. As we walk through Gospel of Mark, the question rises again and again: who is Jesus Christ? The answer unfolds not in power as we expect it, but through suffering we’d rather ignore. The crown of thorns, the robe, the mocking cries of...

In this message from Mark 15, we step into the tension of a Savior who is both rejected and resolute. As Jesus stands before Pilate, falsely accused and publicly condemned, His silence speaks louder than any defense ever could. While the crowd demands Barabbas and cries out for crucifixion, Jesus chooses the will of the Father over convenience, comfort, and self-preservation. This sermon invites u...

In this message from Mark 14, we step into the unfolding suffering of Jesus—where loyalty falters, strength fades, and the weight of the cross draws near. From the upper room to the garden of Gethsemane, we see a Savior who knows exactly what lies ahead: betrayal, denial, abandonment. And yet, He does not turn away. Instead, Jesus reveals a deeper truth about suffering—that it does not break the s...

In Mark 14:1–25, we’re invited into a tension-filled moment where devotion and betrayal sit side by side. A woman breaks open an alabaster jar and pours out costly perfume—an act others call wasteful, but Jesus calls beautiful. At the same time, Judas quietly prepares to trade Jesus for silver. It’s a scene that confronts us with a question: what is Jesus worth to us? Is He someone we measure and...

When the future feels uncertain, how should followers of Jesus respond? In this message from Mark 13, Epikos Discipleship Pastor Jacob Machielski walks through one of the most challenging passages in the Gospel of Mark—a chapter filled with unsettling descriptions of wars, persecution, deception, and tribulation. While many focus on timelines, predictions, and end-times charts, Jesus points His fo...

In this message from Gospel of Mark 12:35–44, we step into the temple during the final week of Jesus’ life and watch Him confront the religious leaders with a question they cannot answer. Quoting Psalms 110 and pointing back to the promise of 2 Samuel 7, Jesus asks how the Messiah can be both David’s Son and David’s Lord. The riddle exposes more than bad theology—it reveals hardened hearts. The sc...

In Mark 11:27–12:34, Jesus enters Jerusalem and is immediately confronted by religious leaders demanding to know by what authority He acts. What follows is a series of searching questions and piercing parables that expose hardened hearts, misplaced allegiances, and shallow religion. Yet at the center of it all, Jesus reveals something deeper: true authority rests not in power plays or performance,...

In Gospel of Mark chapter 11, we encounter a King who refuses to fit our expectations. As Jesus rides into Jerusalem to shouts of “Hosanna,” the crowd waves palms and projects their hopes of political victory onto Him. But this is no campaign rally—this is a confrontation. From the fig tree with leaves but no fruit, to the temple full of activity but empty of prayer, Jesus exposes a surface-level...

What does it mean to truly see Jesus? In Mark 10:32–52, as Jesus sets His face toward Jerusalem, we encounter two very different responses to the same Messiah. James and John, confident and ambitious, ask for positions of glory. Bartimaeus, blind and desperate, asks simply to see. Through this contrast, Jesus exposes the danger of spiritual blindness—wanting a Savior without the suffering—and rede...

In this message, Pastor Mark explores what it means to truly follow Jesus through three teachings from the Gospel of Mark: Jesus's words on divorce, His encounter with the rich young ruler, and His blessing of the children. Using the tragic story of Sir John Franklin's lost Arctic expedition, he illustrates the danger of depending on our own expertise rather than the one who knows the way forward....

Jesus’ words in Mark 9:42–50 are intense, sobering, and deeply clarifying. In this teaching, we’re invited to rethink what it really means to follow Jesus and live as His disciples in the world. Using the imagery of salt, fire, and sacrifice, this message explores how discipleship isn’t about comfort, status, or appearances—but about wholehearted devotion to God. Drawing from the Old Testament sac...