Skycrest Community Church

Miracles Week 7: Praise in the Midst of the Storm   In our ongoing series on miracles, we have explored the spiritual dimensions of reality and how God occasionally breaks through into our material world. This week, we delve into the power of **praise** during life's storms and how it positions us to witness divine intervention.   ## The Context: Acts 16   This week's sermon is anchored in **Acts...

# Miracles Week 6: Embracing Faith and Bold Prayer   In this week's sermon, we delve into the profound themes of faith and prayer, exploring how these elements are essential in experiencing God's miracles. The sermon draws heavily from the story found in **Mark 11**, where Jesus curses a fig tree and teaches his disciples about the power of faith-driven prayer.   ## Key Scripture: **Mark 11:20-24*...

# Miracles and Messages: Understanding Divine Communication   In the fifth week of our "Miracles" series, we delve into the profound spiritual dimensions that challenge the materialistic view of the world. We explore the concept of "thin places," where God's divine presence breaks through, affirming the reality of a spiritual realm governed by His sovereignty. However, these encounters come with a...

TWL Summer Break Announcement Good afternoon and welcome to Truth Worth Living, where we seek to understand God’s word so we can live in God’s will. Last week, we finished up our series on the parables, and this week, we begin our summer study break. If you’re new to the podcast, let me encourage you to go back through our feed and get caught up. We have a great series of books on James and Hebrew...

# Miracles Week 4: Exploring the Spiritual Realm   In this week's sermon, we delve into the mysterious and often misunderstood realm of miracles and spirituality as depicted in the Bible. The discussion is centered around **1 Samuel 28:3-25**, which recounts the story of Saul and the Witch of Endor. This passage provides a vivid illustration of the spiritual battles and the reality of the unseen w...

Description: Explores Mark 9's story of faith and prayer, emphasizing trust in God over self, and acknowledging doubts to connect with divine power. Chapters: 0:00 Opening 00:09:12 The Disciples: Little Faith 00:18:43 Bring the Boy to Me Now 00:28:43 The Case of Dad and Family Recorded on June 15, 2025 at Skycrest Community Church.

Miracles Ep2 Description: Explore how faith reveals God's miracles, guiding others to divine encounters, and the ultimate miracle of spiritual transformation through Christ. Chapters: 0:00 Opening 00:09:07 Faith in the Thin Place 00:12:36 Philip the Evangelist 00:21:07 Philip the Eunuch and the Chariot 00:29:31 The Story of the Eunuch 00:33:35 Philip the Seventh and the Eunuch Recorded on June 8,...

Description: Chris explores Matthew 25's parable, urging faithful stewardship, active Kingdom work, and avoiding fear-driven inaction while wisely anticipating Christ's return. Chapters: 0:00 Opening 00:04:21 The Law of Wise Waiting 00:08:41 Wonders of the Mount Recorded on June 2, 2025 at Skycrest Community Church.

Description: Explore 'thin places' where God intervenes in our lives, challenging practical deism and highlighting divine deliverance through Moses' burning bush encounter and Jesus' sacrifice. Chapters: 0:00 Opening 00:00:58 The Essential Beliefs of Christianity 00:09:25 Pro-Deism and Moralistic Therapeutic Deism 00:15:55 The Thin Places of God 00:21:50 The Miracle of the Burning bush 00:30:45 Th...

Fully Known, Fully Loved Description: Pastor JP explores God's unconditional love, emphasizing identity as His children, leading to freedom and gratitude-driven transformation. Chapters: 0:00 Opening 00:01:37 God Fully Known and Loved 00:02:39 Fully Known, Fully Loved 00:05:18 John 3: Lavished Love 00:10:44 Jesus Christ: Fully Known, Fully Loved 00:14:28 John 3: Fully Known, Fully Loved 00:23:45 P...

Description: Explore Jesus' teaching on unlimited forgiveness, where forgiving others is essential to receiving God's grace, as illustrated in the parable of the unforgiving servant. Recorded on May 19, 2025 at Skycrest Community Church.

Description: Explore encouragement through Barnabas, emphasizing generosity, belief, and grace, with family as a spiritual renewal hub, reflecting God's character. Chapters: 0:00 Opening 00:00:23 The Power of Encouragement 00:07:47 Paul the Son of Encouragement 00:15:54 Barnabas the Charismatic 00:16:29 Paul the Apostle 00:25:25 Paul's Encouragement starts with Barnabas 00:33:27 Barnabas the Encou...

odcast for May 12, 2025 TWL - Parables S5E9 5.13.25 Description: Pastor Chris explores Luke 16's parable, urging mercy, timely action, and reliance on Scripture for eternal impact and righteous living. Chapters: 0:00 Opening 00:01:35 Jesus' Parable of Lazarus 00:04:26 The Rich Man and the Beggar Recorded on May 12, 2025 at Skycrest Community Church.

Family Legend EP3 Description: Discover how to leave a godly legacy through character development, family investment, and embracing one's divine role, inspired by Proverbs 31. Chapters: 0:00 Opening 00:01:17 Family Legend 00:09:11 Proverbs 31: The Aspirational Values 00:11:52 The Virtues of the Noble Woman 00:21:56 The Truth of God's Teaching 00:24:12 The Role of Moms in the Family 00:30:54 A Lega...

TWL - Parables S5E8 5.6.25 Description: Exploring Jesus' parable, the sermon highlights humility's protection over dignity, contrasting worldly pride with divine rewards for selflessness, inspired by Christ's ultimate humility. Recorded on May 5, 2025 at Skycrest Community Church.

## Exploring the Legacy of Boaz: A Family Legend In the second episode of the "Family Legend" series, we delve into the story of Boaz from the Book of Ruth. This sermon explores the characteristics that define a family legend and how we can leave a God-honoring legacy for future generations. ### The Legend of Boaz and Ruth The story of Boaz, found in the Book of Ruth, is a tale of faith, providenc...

Family Legend EP1 Description: Pastor Chris explores Samuel's legacy, emphasizing integrity, adaptability, and continual learning from God, while acknowledging the influence of free will on those we guide. Chapters: 0:00 Opening 00:00:38 What Makes a Legend? 00:04:23 3 Characteristics of Samuel 00:13:02 The Legacy of First Samuel 00:21:51 Samuel 00:30:56 Samuel the Hebrew: Change Your Approach 00:...

Description: Pastor Chris explores Easter's victory over all enemies, highlighting Satan's tactics and affirming believers' unbreakable connection to God's love through Christ's resurrection. Chapters: 0:00 Opening 00:00:09 Easter: A Celebration of Victory 00:02:21 Death is the Only Final Enemy 00:06:39 All of Our Enemies 00:15:55 2 The Righteous Among Us 00:22:47 3 Reasons Why God Loves Me (Suffe...

Podcast for April 13, 2025 More Than Conqueror's EP14 Description: Explores Palm Sunday, highlighting God's unexpected work and the Holy Spirit's role in our weakness, emphasizing peace through spiritual connection over fixed circumstances. Chapters: 0:00 Opening 00:01:01 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 00:11:58 The People of God 00:16:50 How to Recognize and Trust God in Our Weakness 00:27:36...

# Finding Joy in the Parables In this week's sermon, we delve into the profound lessons embedded within the parables of **Luke 15**. These stories, often associated with themes of loss and redemption, offer a deeper exploration into the nature of joy as intended by Jesus. ## The Joy of the Lord The sermon begins by reminding us of two critical truths from Scripture: the joy of the Lord is our stre...

# The Conqueror's Path to Glory In the latest installment of our series, "More than Conquerors," we delve into **Romans 8** to explore the profound journey of faith and the role of suffering in the life of a believer. This journey, as outlined by Paul, is marked by the dichotomy of present sufferings and future glory. ## Key Themes Explored - **Adoption into God's Family**: As believers, we are no...

Podcast for April 1, 2025 TWL - Parables S5E6 Description: Chris explores Jesus' parable of the dishonest manager, urging believers to be strategically shrewd, steward resources wisely, and maintain an eternal perspective. Recorded on April 1, 2025 at Skycrest

Description: Pastor Chris explores Romans 8, highlighting believers' identity as God's children, overcoming sin through the Holy Spirit, and sharing in Christ's glory despite suffering. Chapters: 0:00 Opening 00:05:54 Romans 8: Who Are We? The Children of God 00:11:55 Paul on Being Children of God 00:21:04 Abba Father and An unhealthy attachment 00:30:08 Children of God and their suffering 00:37:5...

Podcast for March 24, 2025 TWL - Parables S5E5 3.25.25 Description: Explore God's grace in Matthew 20's vineyard parable, challenging fairness and merit, urging celebration of grace for all, and embracing heavenly kingdom principles. Recorded on March 24, 2025 at Skycrest Community Church.