Resonate Church - Sermons

In the first sermon of our new series "Nature & Nurture," Pastor Ryan emphasizes the importance of experiencing God's presence, and the difference between knowing about God and truly experiencing Him. He explores the passage in Exodus 33 where Moses asks to see God's glory and explains that while God's glory is inaccessible, His presence is available through Jesus Christ. Pastor Ryan delves in...

In this week's Sermon Q&A, a panel of Resonate pastors and leaders (Jim Applegate, Andrea Marquez, Yvonne Cheung, and Christopher Stites) discuss the top voted questions about conflict resolution in relationships, in response to the recent sermon "Conflict Resolution."

Pastor Ryan's sermon emphasizes conflict resolution, pointing out some of the different conflict resolution styles. He looks to James 4:1-5 to explain conflicts stemming from idolatry and desires. Pastor Ryan urges confession of idols, seeking God's peace, and emphasizes forgiveness and understanding in resolving conflicts. He concludes with the reconciling power of the gospel, urging hope and rec...

In this week's Sermon Q&A, a panel of Resonate pastors and leaders (Jim Applegate, Andrea Marquez, Edward Paz, and Danielle Gray) discuss the top voted questions about sex and God's design for it in response to the recent sermon "The Real Meaning of Sex."

Pastor Edward Paz discusses the significance of sex in alignment with God's design, addressing its importance in the church despite discomfort. He outlines the importance of understanding God's authority over sex, emphasizing the need for a compelling vision of divine intent. Paz speaks on the destructiveness of sexual sin, but conveys hope through forgiveness and healing in Christ. This message d...

In this week's Sermon Q&A, a panel of Resonate pastors and leaders (Jim Applegate, Jason Wigand, Yvonne Cheung, and Jonathan Luebbers) discuss the top voted questions about singleness in response to the recent sermon "Thriving in Singleness."

Pastor Jason Wigand's sermon "Thriving in Singleness" discusses the gift of singleness and its biblical perspective. He explains that both singleness and marriage have unique purposes and advantages assigned by God. The sermon challenges common misconceptions about singleness, emphasizing that fulfillment comes from our relationship with God. Pastor Jason encourages listeners to recognize the valu...

In this week's Sermon Q&A, a panel of Resonate pastors and leaders (Will Medel, Scott Taylor, Andrea Marquez, and Angela Yee) discuss the top voted questions about parenting relationships in response to the recent Mother's Day sermon "The Primary Calling of a Parent."

This week, Pastor Ryan highlights the importance of representing the gospel in parenting, focusing on grace over legalism, and addressing the heart rather than just behavior. He emphasizes that perfect children don't exist, advocating for humility and reliance on God's mercy and sovereignty in parenting. The message urges parents to embody qualities like justice, mercy, and humility, viewing their...

In our first Sermon Q&A, a panel of Resonate pastors and leaders (Jim Applegate, Christopher Stites, Will Medel, Grace Maultsby, and Jon Luebbers) addresses the top voted questions about marriage and relationships in response to the recent sermon "Jesus on Marriage." --------------------- Additional and referenced resources from this episode: "Jesus on Marriage" full sermon video Resonate’s El...

Pastor Jim's sermon on "Jesus on Marriage" focuses on the permanence and power of the marriage covenant, advising couples to prioritize safety, honesty, and growth. He stresses that while marriage is challenging, the covenant offers support and opportunities for healing and love. Couples are encouraged to draw strength from God's covenant to strengthen their own marriages.

This message with Pastor Ryan delves into the significance of communion, as a personal connection with Jesus. He addresses critiques of ritualistic communion by highlighting its supernatural and transformative nature, focusing on Jesus' sacrificial death and unique role compared to other religious leaders. Emphasizing Jesus' substitution for humanity's sin, the sermon challenges us to actively eng...

Pastor Christopher explores loving God as the top priority for disciples, emphasizing wholehearted affection and submission. Loving God involves treasuring him in every aspect of life, choosing Him above all else. This love is rooted in recognizing our need for God's grace and responding with wholehearted obedience. By fixing our eyes on Jesus and embracing the gospel's beauty, we can deepen our l...

Pastor Jason explores discipleship through Jesus' invitation to deny oneself, take up the cross, and follow Him in a series called Red Letter Invitation. Denying oneself means surrendering personal plans and rejecting self-righteousness, while taking up the cross involves embracing Jesus' ways even in the face of persecution. Following Jesus entails walking in His steps and living out His teaching...

Pastor Edward Paz introduces a sermon series on Jesus' invitations, emphasizing the need to understand and follow them. He urges us to commit to the series, as worldly invitations leave us unsatisfied, while Jesus' invitations bring true fulfillment. He stresses the importance of correctly interpreting Jesus' invitations to avoid exhaustion and misrepresentation, highlighting Jesus' call for the w...

Pastor Ryan discusses the significance of Jesus' resurrection. He emphasizes the power of God in difficult situations and the evidence supporting the resurrection. The message stresses faith in Jesus for salvation, with a call to make a personal decision to follow him. Pastor Ryan encourages us to reflect on our relationship with Jesus and solidify our faith.

On Good Friday, Pastor Ryan gets into the significance of Jesus' statement "I thirst" on the cross, discussing the suffering and deeper spiritual meaning behind it. He highlights Jesus' reliance on the Father and the Holy Spirit, encouraging listeners to draw strength from the Trinity. The importance of Scripture in Jesus' life is emphasized, with a call for believers to follow his example by depe...

Pastor Ryan Kwon discusses the significance of Jesus' cry on the cross, exploring how God forsook Jesus and its theological implications. The sermon emphasizes that God's separation from Jesus was necessary for salvation, not abandonment. Through divine interventions during Jesus' crucifixion, Pastor Ryan highlights the assurance that God does not forsake believers in their darkest moments, offeri...

This week, Pastor Ryan Kwon explores themes of brokenness, redemption, and the promise of being with Jesus. Pastor Ryan shares personal experiences of brokenness and transformation, emphasizing trust in Christ and the grace of Jesus for salvation. The sermon focuses on the power of Jesus' promise to the thief on the cross, highlighting the importance of being with Jesus over paradise itself. We mu...

Pastor Jim Applegate's sermon "Family 2.0" delves into redefining family based on Jesus's teachings. He contrasts Western individualism and Eastern collectivism views on family with Christ-centered family. Highlighting inclusivity and forgiveness, he introduces "Family 2.0" as a new way of relating beyond cultural or biological ties, emphasizing identity and new roles in this spiritual family.

"Father, forgive them": Pastor Jason Wigand's sermon delves into forgiveness through Jesus' last words. He highlights the importance of the resurrection to Christians' hope. Using Joseph's story, he shows the power of forgiveness despite deep betrayal. Forgiveness, a challenging yet essential aspect of humanity, is exemplified through letting go of revenge and extending grace like Joseph.

Pastor Edward Paz discusses the sacrifices and challenges of following Jesus, focusing on three specific costs: physical comfort, relational convenience, and familial control. He highlights the need for believers to prioritize Jesus over their own comfort and societal expectations, emphasizing the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross. The invite is to continue in your commitment to following Jesus, c...

Pastor Ryan Kwon explores the importance of doing the Father's will and being faithful stewards of what we've been given. Jesus clarifies his mission through a parable about a nobleman who entrusts his servants with minas. The first two servants invest and are rewarded, while the third hides his mina and is condemned. The sermon emphasizes the context of Jesus' return, the calling to be faithful,...

This week, Pastor Ryan Kwon teaches on loving our enemies based on the book of Luke, chapter 6. He emphasizes the challenging nature of this command but provides practical instructions on how to love our enemies by breaking down each instruction in Luke 6:27-38 and clarifying misconceptions. We have been adopted by God and are encouraged to live out radical love, forgiving and giving generously!

In the opener to our newest sermon series, "Whatever It Takes," Pastor Ryan Kwon challenges us to let go of what holds us back from fully following Jesus. He highlights three invitations that Jesus offers: to be transformed, to something better, and to receive God's grace. Pastor Ryan emphasizes the importance of surrender, faith, and trust in Jesus, urging everyone to open their hands and not mis...