Ascension Orlando - Sermons

We are called to co-labor with Christ in the vineyard because his grace is generous. Scripture referenced: Matthew 20:1-16 Also referenced: Matthew 19:16-30 Matthew 6:22-23 Mark 7:20-23 Deut. 15:9 Prov. 23:6 #envious #judgment #mercy #good #wage #grace

Forgiveness & Judgement Scripture referenced: Matthew 18:21-35 Romans 14:1-12 #debt #ledger #offense #pardon #heart #release

Because Jesus promises to be with us and reconcile us, we are called to acknowledge faults and repair relationships with eternal significance. Scripture referenced: Matthew 18:15-20 Also referenced: Matthew 16, 17, 18:1-5, 6-9, 10-14 Deuteronomy 19:15 Luke 19:10 #reconciliation #relationship #conversation #taxcollector

Because Jesus is the Messiah, we set our minds on his horizon of cross-shaped, genuine love. Scripture referenced: Matthew 16:21-28 Also referenced: Romans 8:5-6, 9:33, 12:3, 12:16, 14:13 #attitudegauge #airplane #horizon #hero

When we truly know who Jesus is, we surrender ourselves to Him, and He builds our lives into a powerful witness for His Kingdom. Scripture referenced: Matthew 16:13-20 Romans 12:1-8 #faithinaction #faithoverfear #surrenderedheart

When we truly know who Jesus is, we surrender ourselves to Him, and He builds our lives into a powerful witness for His Kingdom. Scripture referenced: Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Matthew 15:10-28 #Covenant #MessiahPeople #family #inclusion #exclusion #onehumanity #AbrahamsChildren #Israel #heartproblem

In fear or faith, we can come and cry out to Jesus because he is the Son of God. Scripture referenced: Matthew 14:22-33 Also referenced: Exodus 3:14-15 Romans 10:5-15 #biospheretwo #nike #justdoit #trees #wind

Because Jesus feeds, we feast on his compassion, his power and his very presence. Scripture referenced: Matthew 14:13-21 Also referenced: Matthew 13:58-14:12, 26:26 Exodus 12-16 2 Corinthians 12:9a Revelation 19:9a #feast #compassion #power #presence #feeding5000 #feedingofthe5000

Because the Kingdom of Heaven is here, we have hope for right, for growth and for salvation. Scripture referenced: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Also referenced: Matthew 13 Hebrews 12:2a Romans 8:31-35, 37-39 Recorded (07/26/2026) #godsstory #netoffish #mustardseed #yeast #treasure #pearl

Scripture referenced: Romans 8:12-25 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Revelation 21 Isaiah 65 Ephesians 3:16 Genesis 3 2 Samuel 7 Isaiah 6 Isaiah 11 #Seed #weeds #newcreation #heaven&hell #creationgroans #harvest #endoftheage

Scripture referenced: Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Recorded (07/12/2026) #NewCreation #KingdomofHeaven #GoodSoil #GoodHeart #StonyHeart #ThornyHeart #ShallowHeart #heartofstone

When we welcome one another, we receive the very love letter of God in Jesus Christ. Scripture referenced: Matthew 10:40-42 Also referenced: Genesis 18:1-15 Joshua 2 & 6 1 Kings 17:8-24 Proverbs 2:1,5; 4:10; 10:8 Acts 8:14-15 Acts 17:10-11 Matthew 25:31, 34-40, 46 #welcome #cupofwater #VBS #centennialbirthday #WinnieBlagden #hospitality

Scripture referenced: Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39 Recorded (06/21/2026) #We’vegottoservesomeone #baptism #becomingwhoweare #newlife

The compassion of Christ changes the way we see others, shapes the way we pray, and invites us to participate in what God is already doing. Scripture referenced: Matthew 9:35-10:8 Romans 5:1-8 #compassion #harvest #prayer #mission #shepherd #grace #discipleship

Instead of being bound by outcasts, shame or death, Jesus offers his mercy and new life. Scripture referenced: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-23 Also referenced: Mark 5:33-34 Luke 8 Genesis 12:1-9 #TaxCollector #Levi #heroes #justice #freedom #peace #maytheforcebewithyou

We worship the Triune God who sends out in his power of love. Scripture referenced: Matthew 28:16-20 2 Cor. 13:11-13 Also referenced: Genesis 1:1-2:4 John 17:22-23 #doctorsnote #authority #power #love #trinity

Because Jesus himself accompanies us in his Holy Spirit, we receive his power to be his witnesses. Scripture referenced: Acts 2:1-21 Also referenced: Genesis 11:1-9 1 Corinthians 12:3b Recorded (05/24/2026) #Pentecost #Babel #grid #poweroutage #lightswitch #Godaccompanies

God calls us to praise him as we wait for his power. Scripture referenced: Psalm 47 Acts 1:1-11 Luke 24:44-53 #wait #power #HolySpirit #ascension #praise #rejoice #presence

As we are united to Christ in baptism, we receive faith in his salvation, trust him in suffering, and follow in his love. Scripture referenced: 1 Peter 3:13-22 Also referenced: Genesis 6:5-8 Acts 1:4-6 Romans 5:1-5 1 Peter 1:3-5 1 Peter 4:8-11 Recorded (05/10/2026) #teacup #suffering #apostlescreed #nicenecreed #defense #hope

Because it is from, through and kept by God, our hope of salvation is cause to rejoice in trials. Scripture referenced: 1 Peter 1:3-9 #Christianhope #suffering #magiceye #focus #horizon #Trinity