Sermons By Antioch Community Church in Waltham, MA (Boston Area)

Associate Pastor, Brendan Hollingsworth, leads us through where we might find ourselves in the midst of Jesus' transfiguration story. Are we terrified by His lightning like appearance? Are we fainted, as though asleep? Are we transformed by our encounter with Jesus?

Lead Pastor, Sean Richmond, reminds us of the choices we have. First, to say, "yes!" to an encounter with Jesus, which forever changes our hearts and lives! And second, to continually follow Him, each day, thence.

Lead Pastor, Sean Richmond, delivers a home-run sermon calling us back to the truth of our Christian roots, a desire to seek and to follow Jesus! He is the living God, the savior of mankind; let us be free and expressive in our worship and praise of our God!

Associate Pastor, Brendon Hollingsworth, ministers God's heart for us to rely-on and trust Him like a child relies-on and trusts their parents to meet their needs and desires. He is our heavenly father!

 Lead Pastor, Sean Richmond, encourages us to seek the Truth for our selves; to seek God and know Him for ourselves.

Director of Ministry, John Prickett, continues the journey through Luke 2 while encouraging us to be mindful of the baby in the straw, who came to save us all!  Additionally, we are joined for a guest testimony by Lindsey as she shares how the worship of Jesus is rising up from the hearts of brothers and sisters in Northern Africa!

Lead Pastor, Sean Richmond, preaches on encountering, hearing, and believing God while tracing through Mary's perspective of the events which would become the lead up to the birth of Jesus.

Lead Pastor, Sean Richmond, begins our journey of Christmas with a rescue story... Jesus, who is "God with us", was born to Mary and Joseph in order that He could rescue us from our bondage to sin and to the devil.

Associate Pastor, Brendon Hollingsworth, shares from Psalm 98 before handing off the mic to the congregation to share their testimonies of God's hand in their lives.

Director of Ministry, John Prickett, unpacks Psalm 95 and its invitation to come and meet with GOD in worship in every season. 

 Lead Pastor, Sean Richmond,gives us an initial recap before pressing onward into asking where is GOD when we are in the midst of doubts, depressions, dysfunctions? Are there places we're afraid to visit? Is there an emotional distance between you and others? GOD is an emotional being and we are made in HIS image; we must recognize our emotions as the language of our souls.

Guest speaker and lead pastor of Antioch Beverley, Brian Carlson, asks what God offers in the midst of the complexity and confusion of life's circumstances. This gift spells our freedom from anxieties and lack of purpose.

 Lead Pastor, Sean Richmond, shares of himself as he takes us into his own seasons of lament. We are to cry out to JESUS in our times of weakness and suffering. It is when our trust is placed in Him, and not ourselves or others, that we are allowing the will of God to be worked by way of us.

Guest Speakers, Nick & Sheila Rowe, provide practical and wise council from the Psalms. Rather than Fight, Flee or Fold, we are to call out to the LORD and to remain with Him in the difficult places as we allow Him in his power and understanding to heal us and love us.

Lead Pastor, Sean Richmond, reminds us how even in the midst of King David's stumbles and shortcomings, he is willing to recognize and repent of his offenses to the LORD. We see the contriteness of David's spirit as he turns toward the LORD through his Psalms.

Lead Pastor, Sean Richmond, lays the groundwork for an incredible series on the Biblical Psalter. It's a compilation of 150 prophetic prayers and songs, written by multiple authors, most notably known being King David, .

Guest speaker, Amy Miller, delivers an inspiring message that draws us back to our calling as Jesus' hands and feet on the earth. She reminds us that we are called as the Church to both the declaration AND the demonstration of the gospel. 

Associate Pastor, Brendan Hollingsworth, and Director of Ministry, John Pricket, tag-team the explanation of the what and how of Kingdom Relationships today.

Lead Pastor, Sean Richmond, takes us back to the basics of walking in Christian fellowship with the first of Four Pillars of our Antioch church-planting movement; recognizing God's presence and empowerment as we partner with The Holy Spirit in prayer, worship, and spiritual gifts.

Lead Pastor, Sean Richmond, takes us back to the basics of walking in Christian fellowship with the first of Four Pillars of our Antioch church-planting movement; hearing, reading, and speaking: the Word of God, the Bible.

Associate Pastor, Brendan Hollingsworth, reminds us of God's demonstration of hospitality and the very real and uncomfortable cost of obeying and following after His example. We are reminded that His dwelling in us, and ours in Him, serves as the catalyst for such a reaction from our lives.

Lead Pastor, Sean Richmond, demonstrates the tireless love Jesus has for those who are spiritually hungry, as well as physically hungry.

Lead Pastor, Sean Richmond, demystifies prayer for us as he draws us back into our relationship with Jesus, made possible by His first reaching out and loving us.

Director of Ministry, John Prickett, returning from his sabbatical along with wife, Jessie and son, Gabe, share some things God spoke to their hearts during this time of refreshment.

Lead Pastor, Sean Richmond, delivers the story of Joseph and reminds us that much of what happens in our lives, seemingly good or bad, is often used by God to bless and even save those around us.