Skycrest Community Church

Podcast for March 23, 2025 Righteousness Description: J.P. discusses true righteousness from Matthew 5:19-20, emphasizing inner transformation through faith, surpassing Pharisaic superficiality, and adhering to God's unchanging truth. Chapters: 0:00 Opening 00:00:49 What Does It Mean to Be Truly Righteous? 00:06:57 Jesus' Sermon on the Mount- 00:15:14 The Absolute Truth of Scripture 00:21:31 Matth...

The Conqueror's EP11 Description: Explore Christian obligation and self-control in Romans 8:9-13, emphasizing active participation with the Holy Spirit to overcome sin and pursue holiness. Chapters: 00:00:00 What Are Your Obligations? 00:07:02 The Real World 00:13:56 Paul on Victorious Living After Conversion 00:22:45 What is Self-Control? 00:32:55 Guard Your Heart 00:40:14 Prayer for Victory Reco...

Parables S5E4 Description: Explore Matthew 13's parables revealing God's kingdom as the ultimate treasure, offering joy and purpose beyond material desires, transforming lives with its hidden, immeasurable value.

Well, good morning. That was worth getting up early for, wasn't it? Romans 7: Who Will Rescue Me From Sin? Spring ahead, and here we are. The last time we met, we dispelled a myth that is widely held among followers of Jesus Christ. Those of us who are more than conquerors in Christ. And that myth says that those who are more than conquerors are actually hopelessly doomed to defeat in sin. Okay, w...

Hello Skycrest Community Church Family,   This past Sunday, Pastor Chris delivered a thought-provoking sermon on the parable of persistent prayer from Luke 11. We explored the profound lessons Jesus taught about the power and necessity of praying with unwavering faith and shameless audacity. As we delve deeper into this parable, here are some key points to ponder:   - **Praying with Boldness**: Pa...

Explore the struggle with sin and law, and how victory through Christ and sanctification transforms us, aligning our desires with God's will. Chapters: 0:00 Thanksgiving and Christmas at Skycrest 00:01:02 There's Wonderful Power in the Blood 00:04:08 Connect with the Pastor 00:04:45 Connection Groups: New Launch and Mission 00:13:05 Savior He Can Move the Mountains 00:17:31 God's Will in Your Life...

In TWL Parables 2 – The Sower, we dive into Jesus’ timeless parable from Luke 8:1-15. Discover how God’s word is like a seed—sown on different types of soil that represent the condition of our hearts. Is your heart hardened like the path, shallow like rocky ground, choked by worries like thorny soil, or fertile and ready for a harvest of faith? Join us on Truth Worth Living as we unpack this power...

Chris Stephens 2.23.25

What Are Parables? 🤔 The word parable comes from the Greek parabole, meaning “to place beside”—a story placed next to a spiritual truth. 📖 Jesus used everyday situations—a farmer sowing seed, a lost son, a dishonest judge—to reveal deep truths about God’s Kingdom. And here’s the genius of it: the stories made people think. Even the disciples asked: “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” (...

Pastor Chris 2/16/25

Pastor Chris Stephens 2.9.25

What Can We Learn from Judas? Judas wasn’t always a villain—he started out just like the other disciples. But along the way, his love for money became greater than his love for Jesus. 💡 Here’s the lesson: We shouldn’t blindly trust men, no matter how reliable they seem. People fail, but God never does. He is the best ever. 🙌 That’s a truth worth believing, and this is Truth Worth Living! 📢 If t...

Pastor Chris 2/2/25

🌟 The Twelve TWL 9 – The Other Guys (James, Simon, Judas) 🌟 Welcome back to Truth Worth Living, where we seek to understand God’s Word so we can live in God’s will. We’ve been diving into the lives of the 12 disciples, and today we’re talking about the other guys—the three apostles who don’t often get much attention: 👉 James the son of Alphaeus 👉 Simon the Zealot 👉 Judas the son of James Thou...

Pastor Chris Stephens  1.19.25

Welcome back to Truth Worth Living, where we seek to understand God’s Word so we can live in God’s will. Today, we take a look at Matthew, also known as Levi. If you’re a fan of The Chosen, you might know Matthew as the quirky, neurotic, and OCD disciple who struggles with being ostracized due to his past. While this creative depiction captures some relational tension, the truth is that scripture...

1/12/25 Chris Stephens

🌟 The Twelve TWL 5 – Nathanael 🌟 Welcome back to Truth Worth Living, where we seek to understand God’s Word so we can live in God’s will. In our journey through the lives of the 12 apostles, today we’re focusing on Nathanael (also called Bartholomew). His story teaches us powerful lessons about truth, devotion, and transformation. When Nathanael first heard about Jesus, his response wasn’t exact...

Chris Stephens 12.22.24

Welcome back to Truth Worth Living, where we seek to understand God’s Word so we can live in God’s will! Today, we’re diving into the story of Philip, one of the twelve apostles. His journey with Jesus is a powerful reminder of how God uses each of us, just as we are, to accomplish His purposes. Philip was a process person—a facts-and-figures guy who needed all the details before making a decision...

12.15.24 Chris Stephens