00:00 Choosing the Right Church

01:05 Misdiagnosing Life's Problems

03:09 The Real Problem: Broken Relationship with God

07:29 Understanding Repentance and Faith

10:37 Jesus and John the Baptist

13:01 Acknowledging Our Unworthiness

17:23 Rejecting False Affirmations

20:08 Understanding Unworthiness and Value

20:27 The Image of God and Human Value

22:07 The Need for Jesus and Atonement

24:19 Jesus' Baptism and Righteousness

26:14 Active and Passive Obedience of Jesus

28:53 Trusting in Jesus' Righteousness

34:34 The Approval of God Through Jesus

37:43 Personal Reflections and Conclusion

00:00 Introduction: Don't Ask Jesus Into Your Heart

00:13 Growing Up in Church: Common Phrases

00:45 The Problem with Asking Jesus Into Your Heart

01:21 The Importance of Repentance

02:14 John the Baptist: Preparing the Way

03:54 John's Message: Repent for the Kingdom is Near

05:53 Repentance: A Change of Mind and Life

09:47 Examples of Repentance: Zacchaeus and Peter

16:57 The Call to Repentance: Jesus' First Words

18:52 John's Baptism and the Pharisees

21:19 Confronting Pseudo Repentance

21:54 Signs of Fake Belief

22:25 Personal Anecdote: "I don't know."

23:27 Examining Your Heart

24:32 Superficial Belief vs. True Faith

27:29 Misplaced Confidence in Heritage

29:59 The Reality of Hell

41:26 The Urgency of True Repentance

43:21 A Call to Immediate Action

45:08 Final Prayer and Reflection

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:35 Health Advertisements and Spiritual Parallels

03:03 The Law of the Harvest: You Reap What You Sow

03:37 Galatians 6:7-10 Explained

09:01 Don't Play Games with God

16:52 Investing in God's Priorities

26:16 Perseverance in Doing Good

32:18 Conclusion and Prayer

This sermon explores Matthew 2:13-23 and focuses on the idea that we should "never fail to trust a God who can never fail." Through the story of Herod's attempt to thwart Jesus' life, we see how God's sovereign control is always at work, even amid opposition. We discuss how we can trust God to lead and guide us, just as he guided Joseph and protected Jesus.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:19 The Story of Garry Kasparov vs. Deep Blue

01:16 Human Fallibility and Trust in God

02:29 Personal Stories of Disappointment

05:04 Biblical Lesson: Trust in God's Plan

07:26 The Prophecies of Jesus' Life

11:07 God's Sovereignty and Control

12:44 The Rube Goldberg Machine Analogy

15:47 God's Attention to Detail

18:53 God's Enemies and Their Futile Efforts

19:25 Herod's Fury and the Massacre of Innocents

20:40 Understanding Opposition to God's Plans

21:26 Three Types of Opposition: The World, The Flesh, and The Devil

23:35 Spiritual Warfare and Trusting God 28:43 Joseph's Obedience and God's Guidance

35:14 Trusting an Unstoppable God

This sermon explores Matthew 2:1-12, focusing on the wisdom shown by the Magi in their pursuit and worship of Jesus. It emphasizes that true wisdom isn't just knowledge but is found in worshiping Jesus as the King. The Magi's example challenges us to seek, learn, and worship Jesus with our whole hearts, dismissing any notion of neutrality.

This sermon explores Matthew 1:1-25 and discusses why Jesus’ verified credentials—his lineage as the Son of David and Abraham—set him apart as the true Messiah and Lord. We emphasize that Jesus’ unique origins and fulfilled prophecies demand a response from us: to repent, trust in him, and submit to his authority.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Rod teaches from Psalm 16.

In this sermon, "A Song of Self-Evaluation," we delved into Psalm 15 and the importance of self-examination in our walk with God, emphasizing that self-examination guards us against sin and draws us closer to God.