Sword Point

In this message, Jorge Soto explores the spiritual discipline of a daily quiet time by tracing the theme of “daily bread” from Exodus 16 through Jesus’ wilderness temptation in Matthew 4. Just as God taught Israel to depend on Him for manna gathered fresh each morning, Jesus models complete dependence on God’s word over physical provision — a lesson that echoes into the Lord’s Prayer and Jesus’ te...

Building on a four-week gospel series, Luke Savage shares “The Word Hand” — a simple five-finger illustration for growing skilled in Scripture. Opening with the image of Solomon’s sixty mighty men, each an expert with his sword, Luke draws the connection to Ephesians 6 and the sword of the Spirit, then walks through each finger: hearing (pinky), reading (ring finger), studying (middle finger), mem...

From Eden’s rest to Egypt’s slavery to the Pharisees’ heavy burdens — humanity has spent history searching for a rest it lost at the Fall. In this message, Jorge traces the theme of yokes and rulers through Scripture: Pharaoh’s yoke of slavery, the Law’s yoke exposed by Paul in Romans 7, and the religious yoke the Pharisees laid on the people. Then we arrive at Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 — “T...

What if the heart of humanity’s problem was never just sin, but who we let rule us? In this message, Jorge traces the story of failed leadership from Eden to Egypt to Israel’s demand for a king — and shows how each time, people traded God’s good rule for a counterfeit that promised freedom but delivered slavery. Matthew’s Gospel doesn’t just present Jesus as Savior; it presents him as the Son of D...

In this message, Jorge explores the unified story of Scripture from Genesis to Jesus, showing how the entire Bible points to Christ. From creation and the fall to Abraham, Moses, Israel, and the prophets, every part of the Old Testament builds toward the fulfillment found in Jesus. This teaching emphasizes God’s original purpose for humanity, the restoration of His image through Christ, and the ca...

Jorge Soto examines the church's drift from its core mission of making disciples and advancing God's kingdom. Drawing parallels to the story of Israel in the Old Testament, he argues that an inward focus on comfort and tradition has caused the modern church to neglect its outward, missional calling. Jorge unpacks how the desire for "Eden-like" rest and security has crept into the church, leading t...

Jorge explores Jesus' teachings on prayer, as outlined in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6. He delves into Jesus' model for prayer, highlighting how it focuses first on honoring God's name, kingdom, and will, before moving to our own needs and requests. Jorge emphasizes the importance of aligning our hearts and lives with God's priorities, rather than simply reciting memorized prayers. He enco...

Jorge discusses the importance of continually growing in Christian virtues and character, as emphasized by the Apostle Peter in his second epistle. Peter exhorts believers to supplement their faith with qualities like virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly affection, and ultimately, Christlike love. Jorge explains how these qualities build on each other, and that dilig...

In this message, Jorge dives deep into the final chapter of 1 Peter, exploring the apostle's exhortations to church elders, the younger believers, and the entire community. He unpack key themes of identity, calling, and purpose that are threaded throughout Peter's letter, emphasizing the importance of rooting our sense of self in Christ alone. In the discussion he also highlights the need for humi...

Doug Cote shares his insights on the three key visions Jesus cast for his followers - to be "fishers of men" and share the gospel, to come alongside and help the "harassed and helpless", and to make disciples who can then train others. Doug explores how these visions build on each other, with the ultimate goal being spiritual reproduction and raising up new generations of disciple-makers. He empha...

In this profound exploration of 1 Peter, Jorge delves into the complex topic of Christian suffering, revealing that trials are not random but purposeful. He examines how believers can navigate life's challenges with spiritual resilience, understanding that suffering: - Is a normal part of Christian life - Serves a sanctifying purpose - Develops spiritual maturity - Glorifies God - Provides opportu...

In this compelling message, Jorge explores a holistic approach to evangelism through what he calls a "3D Witness" - focusing on the witness of individual life, the collective witness of the church body, and verbal proclamation of the Gospel.

In this insightful podcast, Austin uses a powerful maritime metaphor to explain how Christians can discern God's will in their decision-making. His message focuses on five key "channel markers" to guide spiritual navigation: 1. God's Word 2. Answered Prayer 3. Holy Spirit's Guidance 4. Godly Counsel 5. Circumstances

In this challenging and thought-provoking message, Jorge explores Jesus' teachings about discipleship from Matthew 7, highlighting the demanding nature of truly following Christ. He examines the "narrow path" of Christian discipleship, emphasizing that: - Following Jesus is difficult, not easy - Discipleship requires total commitment - Many people choose the wide, comfortable path - Relationship w...

Jorge explores the complex human struggle with sin, drawing insights from Genesis and examining how our spiritual nature was originally designed. He delves into the fundamental tension between spirit and flesh, discussing: - God's original design for human beings - How sin disrupts our spiritual harmony - The importance of submitting our will to God - Strategies for overcoming self-deception - The...

Jorge explores Jesus' parable of the sower from Luke chapter 8, breaking down the different types of spiritual ground (heart conditions) and their impact on receiving God's word. The discussion examines four types of soil: 1. The Path: Where the word is immediately snatched away 2. Rocky Ground: Where initial excitement quickly fades during testing 3. Thorny Ground: Where worldly cares choke spiri...

Jorge explores the path to spiritual maturity through three key teachers: God's leaders, God's Word, and God's testing. He offers a comprehensive look at how believers can intentionally grow towards Christlikeness, emphasizing that the Holy Spirit is ultimately guiding this transformative process. Listeners are encouraged to self-reflect on their spiritual journey and aim for continuous growth and...

Joseph Peer discusses his personal story and how God led him and his family to different places, as well as the importance of claiming God's promises, being trained and equipped, and raising up disciples who can impact their communities and the world.

As followers of Christ, we have a unique dual identity - we are physical, earthly beings, but also spiritual citizens of God's eternal kingdom. This can create tension as we navigate life in the world while trying to keep our focus on the unseen, heavenly realities. Here, Jorge dives into the biblical principles for how believers are called to live as "sojourners and exiles" in the physical realm....

In this message, Jorge reveals important reasons why God calls us to be actively involved in His work of spreading the gospel and making disciples, even though He doesn't actually need our help to accomplish His purposes. He challenges listeners to examine what may be holding them back from fully embracing the labor God has called them to, and encourages them to step out in faith and experience th...

In this message, Jorge dives deep into 1 Peter 2:1–12, uncovering what it means to grow spiritually, live with purpose, and walk in our God-given identity. Peter calls believers to crave the pure milk of God's Word, be built up as living stones in His spiritual house, and live visibly honorable lives that point others to Christ.

Here we explore 1 Peter 1—a letter to believers living as spiritual exiles. Peter reminds us of who we are: chosen by God, born again through Christ, and held by a living hope. Even in suffering, our trials refine our faith like gold, making it more genuine and precious. We’re called to live holy lives, not out of fear of punishment, but because we’ve been bought with the priceless blood of Jesus....

Jorge provides an overview of the Apostle Peter’s letter to the early Christians, a group of believers scattered across five provinces of Rome. Written around 62-63 AD, 1st Peter offers encouragement and practical guidance for a marginalized, persecuted church. The message highlights the believers’ identity as chosen people of God, their calling to holiness, and the hope they have despite sufferin...

In this recording, Jorge explores multiple biblical passages demonstrating the principle of servant leadership, and discusses the implications for discipleship, explaining how leadership should build people up to become equals - moving from servant status to friendship status, as Jesus did with his disciples. He also emphasized that teaching and modeling are both crucial components of servant lead...

Continuing with the Temple Illustration, Jorge now focuses on the importance of unity and oneness in the church community. Referencing Jesus's words in John 13:34-35 and in John 17, Jorge explains that this unity and love serve as powerful witnesses to the watching world. He then reveals how Satan strategically attacks relationships between believers to destroy that witness, examining four biblica...