Skyline Church Messages Podcast

Matthew 6:19-24. We live in a world of consumerism, and the defining cry of our culture is that my stuff makes me valuable, and the purpose of life is to build wealth and buy stuff. But as we continue to look at the sermon on the mount, we see that Jesus calls us to place our value in something much more valuable and lasting. For upcoming events and important announcements at Skyline, visit our Fa...

Matthew 6:16-18. Fasting is something Jesus talked about in the same breath as prayer and giving to the needy. Fasting is mentioned more than baptism in the Bible. However, many followers of Jesus don’t know much about fasting and rarely practice it. In this message we take a look at what fasting is, how we should (and shouldn’t) do it, and why it matters. For upcoming events and important announc...

Matthew 6:5-15. A Barna study showed that “Prayer is by far the most common spiritual practice among Americans. The vast majority of Americans—no matter their religious affiliation or non-affiliation—participate in some kind of prayer activity.” While it’s great that people are engaging in prayer, the questions we have to think about are: WHO are they praying to? WHAT are they praying for? The que...

Matthew 6:1-4. Why do we do what we do? Jesus makes it clear that the “why” matters. As Jesus shares about the giving to those in need he adds that we should not give like those who want all the attention for themselves. So, how do we help? In this message we talk about the method and motivation for giving to help others and glorify God.  For upcoming events and important announcements at Skyline,...

Matthew 5:43-48. Anyone can love the lovable. Even the worst of humanity can find a way to love those who are kind and loving to them. One of the traits that Jesus calls His followers to is to love the unlovable. As impossible as it may seem, it is possible through Christ. In this message we talk about what ways we can practically love the unlovable in our life. For upcoming events and important a...

Matthew 5:38-42. It's easy to respond to insults, injustice and inconvenience without stopping to think how Jesus would want us to. In today's message, we talk through how Jesus often challenges us and calls us to change in how we respond to insults, injustices, and inconveniences.  For upcoming events and important announcements at Skyline, visit our Facebook page for the latest details...

Matthew 5:33-37. We all want people to believe in what we say. We want to be trusted. Oftentimes to help gain someone’s trust we will use qualifiers on our statement such as “I swear” or “I promise.” But is that the best way to gain someone’s trust? Is there a better way? In this message we look at what Jesus says about promises, unlock the key to being believable, and discover how this impacts ou...

Matthew 5:31-32. To marry or not to marry? To divorce or stay married? These are questions that people may wrestle with from time to time. In the Bible, God seems to have an opinion on what our answers should be. But why does God care if we stay married or not? In this message we take a look at God’s plan for marriage, when divorce is acceptable, and why it matters to God. For upcoming events and...

Sex is something we feel like we aren’t supposed to talk about in church. But as we look at scripture, God has a lot to say about it. So, as we continue our series on the sermon on the mount, we see what Jesus has to say about lust and sex and why it matters in our lives. For upcoming events and important announcements at Skyline, visit our Facebook page for the latest details! If you'd like...

Matthew 5:17-24. We all have moments that we experience the emotion of anger. That brings up a lot of questions like: Is anger wrong? What happens if I feed my anger? What happens when I let go of my anger? These are all important questions that are answered by Jesus as he instructs us on what to do with anger. In this message we explore anger, how we can deal with it, and how we can heal from it....

Ephesians 5:15-17 & Mark 1:35-39. We all would love more time. But if God magically gave us an extra hour a day, most of us would not spend that extra hour doing the things that matter most. William Penn said, “Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.” Since we can’t go back in time or make more time, we only have one choice: to make the most of the time we have. In today’s message we...

Luke 10:38-42. In our culture more is said to be best. However, the more we squeeze into our schedule, the less margin we have in our life. Margin is the amount available beyond what is necessary. When we don’t have margin in our life, we don’t have the ability to take advantage of unplanned opportunities that God puts in our path. Margin matters… because great stuff can happen in the margins. For...

Matthew 5:14-16. When light is absent, darkness takes over. However, when light is present, it stands out and alleviates darkness. A light doesn’t need an announcement that it’s a light. It just is. And when a light is present, its presence is obvious. In the midst of darkness in our world, Jesus calls us to be the light. In this message we talk about tangible ways we can ensure our light is shini...

Matthew 5:13-16. What happens if we live out the beatitudes? Jesus answers that question in the verses we look at today as he tells us we will be the salt and light in this world. We know that salt is good for flavor, but what else is salt good for? In this message we look at the purposes of being the “salt of the earth” and uncover what happens if we’ve become no longer salty. For upcoming events...

Matthew 5:1-12. What if I told you that the road to a happy and blessed life probably isn’t what you think it is? In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus gives us a prescription for blessing and happiness that is a bit confounding because of the way he teaches us to find happiness. But what if we walked this road? We might actually find what we are looking for.  For upcoming events and important announce...

Matthew 5:1-12. What if I told you that the road to a happy and blessed life probably isn’t what you think it is? In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus gives us a prescription for blessing and happiness that is a bit confounding because of the way he teaches us to find happiness. But what if we walked this road? We might actually find what we are looking for. For upcoming events and important announcem...

Luke 24:1-9. Empty is not usually a good thing. To find an empty wallet or an empty gas tank is usually a downer. However, when it comes to a tomb that’s supposed to be full… empty is a great thing. In this message we explore how an empty tomb gives us the ability to live a full life. For upcoming events and important announcements at Skyline, visit our Facebook page for the latest details! If you...

Psalm 77:11-14. It is so easy for us to forget things. We forget keys or wallets at home. We forget to send that text or reply to that email. Forgetfulness is normal and usually the consequences aren’t too bad. But what happens when we begin to forget things about God? Well, that definitely has an impact on our life. In this message we explore the importance of remembering what God has done and re...

Acts 9:20-31. Not every faith journey is the same, but every faith journey does share some similarities. We don’t all serve God in the same way, but we all serve God in some way. In this message we look at the radical transformation of Saul, how his purpose changed after meeting Christ, and how others played a role in his spiritual growth.  For upcoming events and important announcements at Skylin...

Acts 9:1-19. Some stories in the Bible teach us about how to live, how to love, or how to seek direction from God. However, some stories just teach us about who God is. As much as we love to get immediate answers from God in the Bible, the most important truth we can uncover is who God is and what He is like. In this message we look at the incredible conversion of Saul and ask, “What can I learn a...

Acts 8:26-40. Why does the gospel seem to be spreading faster in countries facing greater persecution? Could it be that these persecuted believers value obedience to the Spirit over comforts of the flesh? In this message we look at a wonderful example from Scripture and uncover how we can also effectively sow gospel seeds through the path of life. For upcoming events and important announcements at...

Acts 8:1-25. While walking through the ups and downs of life people often wonder if God is in control. Some people, in a desire for power or money, try to control God for their own benefit. Is God in control? Can God be controlled? Those are great questions that we have to answer if we are going to truly understand the God that we serve. In this message we take a look at those questions in the lif...

Acts 6:8-15. Often times we associate the word church with the physical building. But we have to remember that God is everywhere in our daily lives. We have to remember to pay attention to all God has done to understand all that God is doing. In this message we take a closer look at how we can keep this at the forefront of our minds each day. For upcoming events and important announcements at Skyl...

Acts 6:1-7. Sometimes problems in the church are simply a result of people in the church. Whenever a group of people of various ages and from different backgrounds come together, there is bound to be issues. However, the same people involved in the problem can become a part of the solution if they seek the Lord. In this message we take a deep dive to see how the early church handled one of their f...

Acts 5:12-42. Every person has a belief system. Some have a belief system based upon things they were taught, books they read, and laws that are made. Others have a belief system based upon their religious beliefs. The belief system we hold matters because it determines what we will be faithful to when we are pressed. In this message we look at where the early church chose to put their faith when...