Sermon Archive

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.

Colossians 3:12-15

In Becoming Disciples, we look at what it means to surrender our relationships to Jesus and relate graciously to one another. From Colossians 3:12–15, we’re reminded that as God’s chosen, holy, and beloved people, we are called to reflect Christ’s grace in every relationship. Ross shows us that disciples put on Christ’s character—compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and love—practice forgiveness as the Lord has forgiven us, and let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts. Because Jesus has already clothed Himself in humility, forgiven us at the cross, and brought us peace with God, we can extend His grace to others and live differently in the world.

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God invites us into a deep, life-giving relationship with Him, but experiencing His fullness takes intention. In this message, Marty challenges us to surrender our habits and cultivate spiritual disciplines—like prayer, Scripture, fasting, worship, and serving—that open us to God’s presence and help us grow together as disciples.

1 Peter 1:13-16

Holiness can feel like an impossible standard, but God calls us to pursue it because it reflects who He is and who we are as His children. As disciples, holiness is not about perfection or pride—it’s about being set apart for God. This week, Ross shows us that pursuing holiness means setting our hope on Jesus, putting sin to death through the Spirit’s power, and bearing the fruit of the Spirit as we abide in Christ. Holiness isn’t something we achieve—it’s something Jesus produces in us when He captures our gaze.

Romans 12:2

In week two of our Becoming Disciples series, Ross unpacks what it means to surrender our minds to Christ. Romans 12:2 calls us to reject the patterns of the world and be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Like a sponge, our thoughts absorb what we place them in—so as disciples, we learn to soak in God’s Word, let Him reshape our thinking, and walk in wisdom. When we think Biblically, we are transformed into the likeness of Jesus and learn to see His truth at the center of our lives.