Mid City Church SermonCast

This powerful message takes us deep into John 14, where Jesus gives us what might seem like a simple command: if you love me, keep my commandments. But what does that really mean? Rather than a long list of religious rules to follow, we discover that Jesus distills everything down to one transformative commandment: love one another as I have loved you.

When life feels uncertain, most of us want something solid to hold onto: a map, a method, a sign, a way forward. In John 14, Jesus speaks to friends whose hearts are troubled and whose questions sound a lot like ours. This sermon explores what Jesus offers when certainty is out of reach — and why his answer may be both simpler and deeper than we expect.

There is no shortage of voices to follow today - every news pundit, podcaster and influencer has an opinion to share and following to grow. Only one voice leads to the abundant life - the voice of Jesus. This sermon explores why we need a shepherd, why Jesus is a good shepherd, and the value of a life spent following Him alone.

Christians believe knowing Jesus changes everything. But at the same time, it seems many people—maybe even ourselves—can know about Jesus and still miss the life-altering heart of who he is. On the road to Emmaus, two disciples walk with the risen Christ without recognizing him until something happens that opens their eyes.

Using Judas as a lens, this sermon reminds us that the greatest danger is not failure, but despair—and calls us to “stay” long enough to see that God’s mercy and his Resurrection power are still at work, even in our darkest moments.

Easter is a joyful and beautiful time. A time for family, worship, and fun. But if it doesn’t make a difference in real life, so what? This sermon asks what the resurrection of Jesus has to do with everyday life and the wounds, struggles, and questions many people carry.

People use God’s name to do all kinds of terrible things. And for many, that misuse of God makes the very idea of God hard to accept. But what if there is a clear way to see what God is really like—a way that surprised the first people who heard it and still does today? This sermon explores one of the Bible’s best-known stories — Jesus’ triumphal entry in Jerusalem — and asks what it tells us abou...

Are you living from your true self or a false one? Do you know the difference? One is given by God; the other you built simply to survive. One is exhausting and hollow; the other leads to a life marked by peace and purpose. In his wilderness temptation, Jesus shows us what it looks like to trust the identity the Father gives — and how to live a life that flows from being named beloved.

Nicodemus steps through the dark of night to come to the light of the world: Jesus. Through his encounter with Christ we learn that Jesus is the one to bring our questions, wonder, even doubts, and the one worthy of our faith. Nicodemus teaches that complete understanding is not a prerequisite for faith, but instead faith is about who we trust with our questions and with our life. This sermon exal...

Have you ever started something you knew would be good for you—a habit, a routine, a commitment—but eventually gave up when life got busy or progress felt slow? The same thing can happen in our life with Jesus -- but it doesn’t have to. In the final message of the Transformed series, we hear Paul speak from prison about what keeps him pressing forward when giving up would make more sense. His insi...

Are you seeking healing, growth, and change that lasts? This message looks to the earliest Christian community—shaped by the way and life of Jesus—to explore a simple but important truth: lasting transformation isn’t something we do alone

Have you ever tried to force yourself to be less anxious, more settled, more faithful, or something else — and failed? What if the problem wasn't your effort, but the story you’re telling yourself? This sermon explores how real transformation happens not through more effort, but by immersing ourselves in the story God is telling. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5, we explore what changes when we st...

This message was originally shared at the Martin Luther King, Jr. prayer breakfast earlier in January. The prophet Micah asked what God requires of us, and the answer is beautifully simple: "Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God." This isn't just Dr. King's dream—it's God's dream, woven into the fabric of creation and embodied perfectly in Jesus.

Have you ever felt exhausted or frustrated when trying to change for the better? What if the problem isn’t a lack of discipline, but a deeper misunderstanding of how real change actually happens? This message from Philippians explores a surprising, hope-filled vision of transformation—centered on what God wants to do in us through Jesus Christ.

Most of us want life to be better. Few know where real and lasting change begins. Matthew 3 points the way. People come to John for baptism, turning their lives back toward God. When Jesus steps into the water, he confirms the truth at the heart of transformation: real change begins when we stop chasing the loudest voices and return to the truest one—the call to live a life aligned with God.

The story of the Magi invites us into a quiet and wondrous moment of revelation. Guided by a star, these unlikely travelers are drawn by God toward the Christ child. Their journey reminds us that Epiphany is not only about seeing the light of Christ revealed, but about how we respond when that light meets us. As we reflect on this passage, we will consider what worship truly is, why it matters, an...

This sermon explores John the Baptist’s call to repentance as an essential preparation for welcoming Christ anew. Some have said “If we aren’t careful, John the Baptist will take all the fun out of Advent & Christmas.” Ultimately, rather than taking the joy out of this high and holy season, John’s message prepares us to receive the Savior with gladness. Repentance is one of God’s gifts to ever...

Do you long to be part of something bigger than yourself—something that helps the world become more loving, just, and whole? This week we explore Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians and John Wesley’s teaching “Give all you can” and discover a real and practical way the love of Jesus can move in and through us to bring more of God’s transforming love and light into the world.

Most of us have felt the downside of chasing money and possessions—the restlessness, the anxiety, the pull of “more. But is a life of deep contentment and gratitude something we can truly experience? This sermon explores Paul’s words from 1 Timothy and John Wesley’s teaching, “Save all you can,” offering practical wisdom and good news about how Jesus can free us from the hamster wheel of always ch...

Is our work and earning just a way of paying the bills, or does it hold a deeper meaning? This week we’ll explore Paul’s words from Colossians 3 and John Wesley’s teaching, ‘Earn all you can,’ as we discover how every task, every sacrifice, and every paycheck becomes holy when offered to God.

“Are we loved and accepted by God?” “Do we have to figure out life on our own?” “Can our lives really make a difference?” These are questions we all carry — and that find their deepest answers in Jesus Christ. This All Saints Sunday sermon explores Paul’s words in Ephesians 1, reminding us of the inheritance we share in Christ — an eternal promise rooted in grace, carried forward by the saints who...

Jesus sure didn’t mind poking the bear. In Luke 18, he tells a story that left the “good religious people” furious — the rule-follower loses, the reprobate wins. Why? Because in Jesus, God rewrites the scorecard. This message is about the scandal of grace — the God who flips success and failure on their heads until only love remains.

When life feels stuck and prayers seem to go nowhere, it’s easy to wonder what God is up to. In Jesus’ story of the Persistent Widow, we’re reminded that God is on the move—and that our greatest purpose is to keep praying, hoping, and joining in God’s work until all things are made right.

Is your Jesus big enough? We all long for answers, healing, and purpose in life (and there’s nothing wrong with that). But the good news is far greater than personal peace or private inspiration — it’s about God rescuing a broken humanity and creation! In the story of the 10 Lepers in Luke 17, ten people are healed, but only one realizes what’s really happening and bows before Jesus. This sermon i...

Do you ever wonder how you’ll keep going -- through personal challenges and the brokenness of the world? Our spiritual ancestors faced the same struggles and found an answer! This sermon explores Paul’s call to “rejoice in hope, be patient in affliction, and persevere in prayer,” and shows how choosing hope is both defiance against darkness and walking in Jesus’ better way.