Living Word Community Church Sermons

In Blessing the Blesser, Pastor Ryan Skolrud continues our Hebrews series, The Supremacy of Christ, by unpacking Hebrews 7:410 and Abrahams tithe to Melchizedek. This message shows how Melchizedek points us to Jesus, our eternal High Priest, and how Gods superior blessing over our lives should move us to joyful gratitude rather than reluctant obligation.​ Instead of prosperity promises or guilt-dr...

As we step into a new year filled with uncertainty, Craig Spear reminds us that we can face tomorrow without fearbecause the Lord has promised,Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. When the world shakes with anxiety, division, and change, Gods Word gives us four anchors to hold fast: thecontentment of His provision, thecompanionship of His presence, theconfidence of His promise, and th...

Melchizedek, the king of righteousness and king of peace, points us to Jesus Christ, our eternal High Priest and livinghope. In this message from Hebrews 7:13, Pastor Ryan Skolrud answers the question Who is Melchizedek? and shows how this mysterious king-priest foreshadows Christ, who is both King and Priest forever, the One who intercedes for His people at the right hand of God. You will see how...

Christ is ourKing, our compassionate Priest, and our unshakable Anchor in the storms of life. In this Christmas message from Matthew 12 and Hebrews, Pastor Ryan Skolrud shows how Jesus steps into our messy world and family stories, feels our grief and fear, and holds us fast when floods rise, loss hits, and life feels unstable. As the promised Son of David, the King of the Jews, and the Savior who...

Christ is our hope, our anchor for the soul, and our unshakable confidence in a shifting world. In this Hebrews 6:1920 sermon, Christ Is Our Hope, Pastor Ryan Skolrud shows how Jesus anchors us to God, enters behind the curtain as our great High Priest, and secures our access to the throne of grace. If you feel adrift in doubt, fear, or the emptiness of a godless worldview, this message calls you...

In this sermon, Pastor Ryan Skolrud explores the trustworthiness of God through Hebrews 6:13-18, examining how God's unchangeable promises and oaths provide strong encouragement for our faith. Drawing from the story of Abraham and God's covenant, this message reveals how we can have complete assurance in God's Word and find refuge in Christ's saving work. God is completely trustworthy. His promise...

Are you struggling with doubt about your salvation? In this sermon on Hebrews 6:9-12, Pastor Ryan Skolrud shares how you can have full assurance of your salvation through faith and perseverance. Discover what it means to truly be saved, how God remembers your faithfulness and service, and why diligence in your spiritual walk is essential for experiencing the confidence Christ offers. This message...

Dive deeper into understanding true salvation in this sermon on Hebrews 6:4-8 from Pastor Ryan Skolrud. In this powerful message titled "Falling Away," we explore what it means for salvation to require a genuine heart changenot just intellectual assent to spiritual truths. This sermon from our series on the Supremacy of Christ addresses one of the most challenging passages in the book of Hebrews,...

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Ryan Skolrud challenges us to move beyond spiritual infancy and embrace mature faith in Jesus Christ. Drawing from Hebrews 6:1-3, we explore the essential doctrines that form the foundation of Christian belief: repentance from dead works, faith in God, baptism, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. As followers of Christ, we cannot rema...

"Are you growing in your faith, or have you settled for spiritual milk when God calls you to solid food? Pastor Ryan Skolrud challenges you to examine your spiritual maturity and move beyond spiritual infancy in this powerful sermon from Hebrews. In this message, we explore what true spiritual growth looks like and why remaining spiritually immature is not acceptable for followers of Christ. Drawi...

Christ is the source of our salvation. In this powerful message from Hebrews 5:7-10, we explore how Jesus Christ qualified as our perfect High Priest through His prayers, reverence, and obedience through suffering. Just as the high priest in ancient Judaism bore the sins of the people, Jesus offered Himself as the ultimate sacrificethe only source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him. During...

Discover howChrist, Called to Priesthoodreveals the eternal plan of God to appoint Jesus as our ultimate High Priest. In this message from Hebrews 5:1-6, Pastor Ryan Skolrud examines how Jesus fulfills the priestly office, offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice and bridging the gap between God and humanity. Learn the historical and spiritual meaning of priesthood, the significance of Melchizede...

In this inspiring sermon, "The Throne of Grace," Pastor Ryan Skolrud unpacks Hebrews 4:1416, focusing on Jesus as our great high priest who fully understands our struggles and invites us to approach God boldly for mercy and grace. Learn how the ancient Day of Atonement, the temple's Holy of Holies, and the journey of Jesus as both God and man all point to the unmatched privilege we have to come co...

Join Pastor Ryan Skolrud as he explores the powerful nature of God's Word in this compelling message from Hebrews 4:12-13. Discover why Scripture is described as "living and effective, sharper than any double-edged sword" and learn how God's Word exposes our hearts, calling us to respond in faith. In this enlightening sermon, Pastor Ryan presents compelling evidence for the Bible's divine inspirat...

Join Pastor Ryan Skolrud as he delivers a compelling message about the urgency of entering God's rest in this powerful continuation of our Hebrews series. Through deep biblical insight, Pastor Ryan explains why we shouldn't delay in submitting our lives to Christ and how true spiritual rest differs from mere physical rest. Learn how the "good news" transforms lives only when received in faith, and...

Join Pastor Ryan Skolrud as he explores the profound truth that God's rest is available to us today in this powerful message from Hebrews 4:1-5. Through biblical examination of Israel's journey and God's promises, Pastor Ryan reveals how true rest comes not through our works, but through complete submission to Christ. In this enlightening sermon, discover how God's rest isn't just a future promise...

Join Pastor Ryan Skolrud as he delves deep into Hebrews 3:14-19, exploring the challenging relationship between disobedience and unbelief. In this powerful message, Pastor Ryan addresses the crucial question: Can someone lose their salvation? Through careful biblical exposition, he reveals how constant disobedience reflects unbelief and emphasizes the importance of perseverance in faith. This serm...

"Don't Harden Your Hearts" - A powerful message from Pastor Ryan Skolrud examining Hebrews 3:7-13. In this compelling sermon, Pastor Ryan explores the dangers of hardening our hearts to God's voice and the importance of maintaining spiritual sensitivity in our walk with Christ. Drawing from the example of ancient Israel's rebellion in the wilderness, this message reveals three critical consequence...

Experience the transformative message of faithfulness as Pastor Ryan Skolrud delves into Hebrews 3:1-6 in this powerful sermon from the 'Hebrews - The Supremacy of Christ' series. Discover how Jesus' perfect faithfulness as God's Son sets an example for our own faith journey and learn why Christ deserves more glory than Moses. This inspiring message challenges believers to examine their own faithf...

Join Pastor Ryan Skolrud as he explores Hebrews 2:17-18 in this powerful message about Jesus as 'Our Merciful and Faithful High Priest.' Part of the 'Hebrews - The Supremacy of Christ' series, this sermon delves deep into understanding how Christ became like us in every way to serve as our perfect mediator with God. Key Scriptures: Hebrews 2:17-18 - Christ as our merciful and faithful high priest...

Join Pastor Ryan Skolrud in this powerful message from The Supremacy of Christ series as he explores how Jesus' death destroyed death itself. Through a deep dive into Hebrews 2:14-16, discover how Christ's sacrifice freed us from the fear of death and broke Satan's power over humanity. This transformative message examines: How Jesus shared in our humanity to defeat death The meaning of Penal Subst...

In this powerful message from The Supremacy of Christ series, Pastor Ryan Skolrud explores the profound truth that Christians are brothers and sisters with Christ. Drawing from Hebrews 2:11-13, we discover how through sanctification and adoption, believers become part of God's family, with Jesus himself not being ashamed to call us brothers and sisters. This sermon delves deep into: The meaning of...

In this powerful sermon titled "Perfection Through Suffering," Pastor Ryan Skolrud explores the profound truth that suffering is an integral part of the Christian journey. Drawing inspiration from Hebrews 2:10, we learn that Christ, our pioneer and mediator, was perfected through suffering. This message serves as a reminder that our trials are not without purpose; they shape us, refine us, and dra...

Join us for a powerful sermon titled "The Better Adam," where Pastor Ryan Skolrud explores the profound truth found in Hebrews 2:5-9. In this message, we delve into the contrast between Adam's failure and Christ's triumph, emphasizing that while Adam was made lower than the angels, Jesus reigns with glory and honor. Discover how Christ fulfills God's purpose for humanity and offers us redemption w...

In this powerful sermon titled "Our Great Salvation," Pastor Ryan Skolrud explores Hebrews 2:1-4, emphasizing the urgent call to anchor our faith in the salvation offered through Jesus Christ. This message serves as a reminder that neglecting such a great salvation can lead to spiritual drift and separation from God. Pastor Ryan encourages us to recognize the transformative power of Christs sacrif...