Oviedo City Church Sermons

We all love the idea of love, but the action of love is something else entirely. In one of his most well-known and misunderstood parables, Jesus tells a story that breaks through our excuses and exposes our limits. He redefines what it means to be a neighbor. The Good Samaritan isn’t just a call to be kind. It is a picture of a love that crosses boundaries, stoops low, pays the cost, and points us...

When was the last time you were painfully aware of your limits—when you knew you didn’t have enough? Not enough strength, time, talent, or faith? In the only miracle recorded in all four Gospels (other than the resurrection), Jesus takes one person’s meager lunch and feeds thousands. But this miracle is about more than food. As Jesus takes the bread, blesses it, breaks it, and gives it, he reveals...

What does real faith look like? It’s not polished or perfect. It doesn’t cling to control or rely on its own strength. It’s raw, humble, and desperate. In Luke 7, Jesus moves toward a Roman centurion, an outsider, and marvels at his faith. This man doesn’t demand a sign or claim to be worthy. He simply says to the One with all authority and strength, “Just say the word.” Real faith isn’t measured...

If you were starting a movement, who would you recruit to help? Would you choose the respected and reputable? Or the overlooked and avoided? Despite criticism, Jesus builds his movement not on the (self) righteous, but by moving toward outcasts and sinners. This sermon shows us that while others may be content to keep certain people on the outside, Jesus offers outsiders a place at the heart of Hi...

Love doesn’t rush. Love moves at 3 miles per hour—the pace of a walk. In the Gospel of Luke, we see this slow, steady movement in the life of Jesus, who walked toward people in love and service. In the same way, he first moves toward us in his sacrificial love revealed in the gospel, and then he sends us out to do the same. Listen in as we see how Jesus moved toward others in Luke’s Gospel—and how...

We are thrilled to welcome Dela Adadevoh as our guest preacher! Since 1980, Dela has authored several books and worked with Cru in Africa and the U.S., holding various leadership roles, including National Director of his home country of Ghana. He currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Leadership. With a passion for seeing the gospel transform individuals and nations, Dela founded...

Everyone’s talking about freedom. But what is it? We’re told it means living without limits, but has that really brought the joy and meaning we’re searching for? Romans 1 shows that casting off God doesn’t lead to freedom; it leads to captivity. We become enslaved to our desires, our idols, and the pressure to define truth on our own. True freedom isn’t found in autonomy but in being grounded in s...

Is science at odds with faith? Our culture often says yes, but the divide is more imagined than real. Psalm 19 declares that the heavens don’t just hint at a Creator—they proclaim Him. From the fine-tuning of the universe to the laws of nature, the evidence points not to chaos but to design. Science is the song; faith is how we know the Songwriter. Together, they point to a created world, a creati...

We live in a culture quick to cancel, where relationships are messy. We hurt and get hurt. Words wound, trust breaks, silence grows. We long for healing but are handed outrage. We crave reconciliation but are told to cut people off. What if there were another way—something strong enough to absorb the wreckage instead of returning it? Christianity offers a surprising answer: Forgiveness. Join us as...

Does the presence of evil and suffering in the world mean that a loving and all-powerful God must not exist? If such a God does exist, why does He allow suffering to happen? The presence of suffering is perhaps the most serious objection to the existence of God. But it can be answered, and the answer can even strengthen belief and trust in God.

In a culture filled with confusion about right and wrong, how do we make sense of our deep instinct for justice, fairness, and morality? As we continue our series exploring how following Jesus is the sanest solution to life’s deepest questions, Romans 2 invites us to consider that God's law is written on every human heart and points us to the One who made us. Yet even with this inner sense of righ...

We live in a world of constant change and noise—news that never stops, voices that never quiet. It can all feel overwhelming as we try to make sense of life and look for something solid, something sane. But what if the radical claims of Christianity are not only true but also the key to finding sanity? In this new series, we’ll explore how the core truths of the Christian faith not only help us ma...

Join us as we gathered in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus — our victorious King and the unshakable source of eternal hope!

What would you pray for if God said you could only pray one prayer? What would you ask of the Lord if you had but a few seconds to make your request known? When Jesus entered Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday, the people cried out the same prayer, with one voice. It was a prayer that encompassed all other prayers they could possibly speak. It was one word; Hosanna. Intrigued? Join us and listen i...

When life squeezes you—what comes out? Under immense pressure, the Apostle Paul didn’t default to panic, despair, or conflict. He turned to prayer. From a Roman prison, his first response wasn’t grumbling but gratitude—joy-filled prayer shaped by the gospel. In his letter to the Philippians, Paul not only shows us that prayer was his first instinct in hard times, he shows us what to pray: for abou...

What was the most pressing prayer of Jesus on the night before his death? It wasn’t for our comfort or ease—but for our unity. A deep, unshakable oneness rooted in the love he shares with the Father. Like the redwoods, whose towering strength comes from a hidden network of intertwined roots, our unity holds when it’s grounded in something deeper than preference or proximity. In a world marked by d...

Do you ever feel like your relationship with Jesus puts you out of step with much of the world around you? Do the values and priorities of the culture run counter to what it means to be faithful to God? That’s what it is like to live as an exile, someone who doesn’t exactly fit. The prophet Daniel experienced just such an existence and found a way to be faithful, even though it cost him dearly. We...

Life can feel like a rollercoaster—one moment, you're on top of the world; the next, you're struggling to keep going. Elijah knew that feeling. After a spectacular victory, he spiraled into fear, exhaustion, and despair. But instead of rebuking him, God met him with care, wisdom, and a whisper of grace. This week in A Praying Life, we’ll see how God meets us in our lowest moments, tending to our p...

Do you find yourself at a fork in the road, facing a big decision about a job, a relationship, or your future? Choose wisely and you flourish. Choose foolishly and you may find yourself broken down on the side of the road, wondering what went wrong. Solomon knew he couldn’t navigate life’s complexities alone, so he asked God for wisdom, and God gave it generously. If you haven’t yet faced a moment...

It’s one thing to feel guilty about something you should not have done but did anyway. It is another thing all together to feel shame, to feel like there is something deeply wrong with who you are, that you are broken and unfixable. It is in those moments that we must all the more cry out to God, who makes all things new. Join us as we continue our series, "A Praying Life."

Sin can be debilitating. Guilt can be crippling. Shame can make us feel worthless. What if someone saw us at our worst? Would we be unlovable? Would our worlds fall apart? Sometimes, the easiest response to guilt and shame can be to hide and close ourselves off from God and those who love us. But what if the very place God wants to meet us is in our brokenness? Join us as we continue our series, A...

What’s the biggest prayer you’ve ever prayed? The boldest thing you’ve ever asked God? This week, we’re looking at one of the most daring prayers in all of Scripture—Moses’ request: “Show me your glory.” There’s no greater prayer, no deeper longing, and no better way to grasp what we were made for. Join us as we continue in our series, A Praying Life, and learn what it means to pray with that kind...

A praying life. Do you have one? But prayer is hard. Unless life presses us through crisis, illness, or routine moments like giving thanks before a meal, we often neglect it. Too often, we settle for the status quo. But what if we didn’t? What if prayer became our lifeline—not just in crisis but in every moment? In this series, we’ll explore those in Scripture who refused to settle, who wrestled i...

Have you ever restored something—a car, a house, or even a broken relationship? What did it take? The Bible promises that one day, God will fully restore all things through Christ Jesus—our relationships, our world, and even our work. Join us as we conclude our series and explore how the gospel gives hope for our work today and reveals its eternal purpose: work without frustration, filled with joy...