Sermon Archive

Romans 8:12-17

When someone asks, “What do you do?” our answer often shapes how people see us—and how we see ourselves. But Romans 8 reminds us that when we are in Christ, everything about our identity changes. We are no longer slaves to sin but children of God—adopted, loved, and given a purpose. This week, we’re reminded that our new identity also comes with a calling: to follow the Spirit, to put sin to death, and to live as heirs with Christ.

Romans 8:5-11

In Romans 8:5–11, we explore Paul’s “if/then” reality: if Christ is in us, then the Spirit reorients our minds and governs our lives. A mindset on the flesh leads to dead ends; a mindset on the Spirit brings life and peace. We see how belonging to Christ means the Spirit lives in us now—reshaping our desires, relationships, and choices—and guarantees our future: the same Spirit who raised Jesus will raise us, too. As we surrender daily, we don’t think or live like we used to; the Spirit is producing real life in us today with resurrection hope ahead.

Romans 8:1-4

We step into Romans 8:1–4 to see the good news that there is no condemnation, real freedom in Christ, and Spirit-led power to live. God does what the law and our effort never could—He condemns sin in Jesus and fulfills righteousness in us so we can walk a new way.

Romans

Go behind the scenes with our pastors as they talk through the book of Romans! Hear why this letter still speaks so powerfully today and why we’re spending this next series in Romans 8. Living in the Victory begins Sunday!

2 Corinthians 5:11-21

As we close our Becoming Disciples series, we’re reminded that discipleship is a lifelong surrender to Jesus—every part of who we are and what we do. In this message, Pastor Ross invites us to surrender our purpose to Him. We all want our lives to matter, but true purpose begins when Christ’s love compels us to live for Him, not ourselves.
Through 2 Corinthians 5, we see that the gospel changes who and what we live for. We are renewed by grace, anchored in the gospel, and commissioned as Christ’s ambassadors—sent to share the message of reconciliation with the world. To live purposely means centering our lives on the mission and glory of Jesus, joining Him in raising up disciples who surrender their lives to Him.

John 13:1-17

In John 13:1–17, Jesus shocks His disciples by stooping to wash their feet, showing us that true greatness is found in humble, sacrificial service. As disciples, we are called to step off the path of self-interest and take up the towel, living with a new heart of love, a new posture of humility, and a new witness that shines His light into the world. Following the example of Jesus, who gave His life as a ransom for many, we are invited to let Him first wash us and then empower us to serve others for the glory of God.