Four Corners Church Sermon Podcast

1 Peter 1:1-5 - Peter was not born a great apostle. - Jesus chose Peter because God delights in transforming ordinary people. - The Kingdom of God has never been built primarily by extraordinary people. - It has always been built by ordinary people surrendered to an extraordinary God. 1 Peter 1:1 Acts 8:1–4 - Peter’s message is not “escape, give up, or compromise.” His message is “Hope.” - One of...

Because I belong to Jesus, I can live with confidence every day. 1 John 5:11–13 KNOW. It’s not just about heaven someday, it’s about confidence today. JESUS IS THE FOUNDATION OF MY ASSURANCE Lyric: Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! John 10:28 Romans 8:16 Your assurance is not based on how tightly you hold onto Jesus. It is based on how tightly Jesus holds onto you. Heir of salvation: You belong to...

The story of the Bible is the story of God’s heart to dwell with people. Pentecost marks a major change in the way God dwells with His people. Exodus 31:1–11 1. Babel – People Arrogantly Climb Higher Genesis 11. Humanity gathers on the plains of Shinar at Babel. They say: “Let us build ourselves a city and a tower…” Notice the language: “Let us make a name for ourselves.” Babel is humanity united...

Pastor James John speaks on Philippians 3:10.

Exodus 1:15-22 Exodus 2:1-10 God’s redemptive plan moves forward because a handful of women decided children mattered. One of the most powerful lines in the Old Testament: “But the midwives feared God…” God used all of them in ways they could not fully understand simply by loving children and protecting their little lives. 1. Motherhood Is Kingdom Work, Not Lesser Work The most important thing hap...

Abner’s story is tragic because he is almost a true here 2 Samuel 3:1 - What long war do you find yourself in the midst of today? 2 Samuel 3:6-11 - Abner is fully aware of the Lord’s desire for David to be king God is not at work DESPITE these messy circumstances, He is at work THROUGH these messy circumstances. Romans 6:1-2 - “The fact that God works through messy circumstances is not to induce u...

3 John 1-8 Gaius: Faithful Faithfulness is not flashy, but in the Kingdom of God, faithfulness is fruitful. Seven Characteristics of Gaius 1. He walks in the truth. 2. He is beloved. 3. He has a healthy soul. 4. He is faithful in ordinary things. 5. He practices costly hospitality. 6. He partners with gospel mission. 7. He serves without needing to be first. 3 John 9-11 Diotrephes: Overbearing Dio...

God often brings salvation through unexpected weakness so that his people will trust his grace, not their strength. Judges 3:1-4 Judges 3:12-14 1. Sometimes, God leaves battles in our lives on purpose. Some of us want a Christian life with no battle. God wants a Christian life with trust in the battle. Judges 3:15-23 Judges 3:24-25 Judges 3:26-30 2. God raises unlikely saviors because he loves to...

1. Grace goes looking :: David seeks someone to bless. 2 Samuel 9:1–3 2. Grace chooses the unlikely :: Mephibosheth is broken, ashamed, and helpless. 2 Samuel 9:3–6 3. Grace replaces fear with kindness :: He expects judgment, but receives covenantal mercy. 2 Samuel 9:6–8 4. Grace brings us near :: He is restored and seated at the king’s table. 2 Samuel 9:9–13 5. Grace tells our story :: We were Me...

Matthew 28:1-10 1. That stone preaches that a door has been removed. The stone used to say, “Death wins.” Now the missing stone says, “Death has been invaded.” Romans 5:18-19 Ephesians 2:13-14 2. That stone preaches that a trophy is displayed. The stone is a monument in broad daylight saying, “The King has won.” Satan lost. Sin lost. Death lost. Hell lost. The stone is no longer guarding Christ’s...

You do not get saved by getting your life under control. You come to Jesus in the storm, in the wreckage, in the sin, and in the shame — just as you are. 1. Storms reveal what calm seasons conceal (Acts 27:9-20). Paul warned them, but they ignored God’s word. Then, the storm hit. 2. God meets people in the storm with a word of grace (Acts 27:21–26). God’s purpose for Paul meant the storm was real,...

Thomas Obadiah Chisholm (1866–1960) Lamentations 3:21-26 1) God’s faithfulness is based on His covenant. Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not; As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. Hebrews 13:8 James 1:17 ● Faithfulness means steadfast loyalty, reliability, and consistency in keeping commitments or...

Acts 26: 1-3 Acts 25–26 is one of the most dramatic scenes in the New Testament. The apostle Paul stands in chains in a Roman courtroom in Caesarea. Surrounding him are the powerful people of the region: Antonius Felix, the Roman authority over province in Acts 23-24 Porcius Festus, the Roman authority over the province in Acts 25-26 Herod Agrippa II, the last ruler from the dynasty of Herod Beren...

Acts 23–24 There is a big difference between doing things for God and doing life with God. The good life is not from the Lord, it is with the Lord. 1. When You Walk WITH God, You Hear From Him Acts 23:11 The Lord stood by him. That’s relationship. Christian life is not just obedience to a mission. It is relationship with a Person. Jesus said in John 10:27: “My sheep hear my voice.” The Christian l...

RECAP 1: The Will of God Gives you a Testimony. RECAP 2: Spiritual authority flows from spiritual surrender. Acts 22 1. Grace changes identity. 2. Grace expands the mission. 3. Grace produces a story. 1. A life transformed by grace. “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” - Proverbs 15:1 2. A redeemed past. “The gospel didn’t make me better. It made me new.” - Rosaria...

REVIEW: 1. The Will of God is Directional 2. The Will of God is Relational 3. The Will of God Often Includes Suffering 4. The Will of God Requires Courage 5. The Will of God Is Personal 6. The Will of God Begins with Surrender to Jesus HEAD / HEART / HANDS Head: Obedience to Jesus is the true measure of success. Heart: Following Jesus is worth every cost. Hands: Speak Christ boldly wherever you ar...

Acts 21:1-20 (ESV) 1. The Will of God is Directional Less drift and more go. 2. The Will of God is Relational “The practice of walking with a traveler to the outskirts of the city was traditional; yet the practice of kneeling on the shore together for prayer was uniquely Christian.” Encouragement strengthens obedience. “A Christian man should be a comforter with a backbone.” - Charles Spurgeon 3....

Acts 20:13–38 1. A GODLY LEADER LIVES A LIFE WORTH WATCHING (vv. 18–21) Paul doesn’t say, “Remember my sermons.” He says, “Remember my life.” You can fake gifting for a season, but you cannot fake godliness for a lifetime. Your life is the sermon they remember. 2. A FAITHFUL SERVANT OBEYS GOD NO MATTER THE COST (vv. 22–24) Prison is coming. Affliction is coming. Pain is coming Paul: “My life is no...

Acts 20:1-6  Acts 20:7-12 1. Eutychus leaned out spiritually while others were leaning in. - Everyone else is leaning toward the Word. - Eutychus is leaning toward the edge. - Spiritual leaning determines spiritual stability. 2. Eutychus separated himself from a positive influence in his life. - Distance always precedes disaster. - Isolation is never neutral. It’s always directional. 3. Eutychus p...

Ephesians 2:1–10 1. Our Condition: Spiritually Dead (Eph. 2:1–3) “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins…” (Ephesians 2:1) - Not sick. Not struggling. Not confused. - Dead. - Jesus didn’t come to make bad people good. - He came to make dead people alive. 2. God’s Intervention: “But God” (Eph. 2:4–6) “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us, even when we...

Acts 19:21-22 Acts 19:23-27 Acts 19:28-34 Acts 19:35-41 How Idols Worked Then And Still Work Today 1. Idols Promise Security and Joy Apart from God Idols say: “If you have me, you’ll be okay.” Test: If you lose it and are sad, it may have been a “good thing.” If you lose it and are devastated, it may have become a “god thing” to you. 2. Idols Engage Our Deepest Emotions Threaten Artemis → people r...

Acts 19 challenges people who talk about Jesus but don’t actually belong to Jesus. Acts 19:1-10  1. Right Doctrine Matters Paul meets disciples who had received John’s baptism—repentance without the fullness of Christ. - Paul explains Jesus fully: crucified, risen, reigning. - They are baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. - Repentance without resurrection power produces good people, not bold wi...

2026 can be better than 2025. Really. The Lord doesn’t promise that 2026 will be easier than 2025. There is no full experience of “my good” without “His mission.” Acts 18:18-23 Paul: Celebrate Success, Strengthen What Is Good, Keep Pressing On Paul doesn’t slow down after success. He keeps moving, keeps teaching, keeps strengthening disciples. He honors a vow, submits to Spirit-leading, and revisi...

Rome claimed a savior, a son of god, and a gospel — but first Christmas revealed the real one. The world didn’t need another religion — it needed a true King. I. ROME’S GOSPEL VS. GOD’S GOSPEL Julius Caesar died, a comet appeared, and Rome said: “He has become a god.” Augustus—his adopted son—took the title: Divi Filius (Son of God) Savior Bringer of Peace Lord of the World Luke 2:1-2  II. THE “BU...

Jesus does not save the world by staying put. He saved it by coming to earth as a baby. He saves it by sending people out to continue his work. He will save it, fully, by coming back to earth at the end of time. Act 18:1-17 1. PAUL TRAVELS TO CORINTH — LOVE MOVES TOWARD HARD PLACES. “After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.” (v.1) Paul doesn’t go to Corinth because it’s easy. Love goes whe...