The sermon poses the central question of Jesus's identity, acknowledging that while many view Him merely as a great teacher, a personal belief in His divinity is foundational to the Christian faith. It presents a logical argument for Jesus as God, citing historical evidence, His claims, and the faith of unlikely believers, ultimately inviting listeners to respond with personal faith and humility.

Based on the parables of Luke 15, Pastor Ryan calls the church to relentlessly pursue those who are lost because every individual is precious to God. It affirms that God uses ordinary people, living out the transformative power of the gospel, to reach those He loves.

This sermon warns that achievement can be a deceptive idol, trapping people in a cycle of shame and burnout as they seek to prove their worth. True freedom and fulfillment are found not in human striving for "bread, brand, or beauty," but in embracing our identity as a beloved child of God through the grace of Jesus Christ.

This sermon teaches that money can become an idol, distracting us from our relationship with God and causing anxiety. We are encouraged to trust in God's provision and to seek His kingdom first, knowing that where our treasure is, there our heart will be also.

This sermon teaches that placing our hope and seeking our rest in leisure and recreation is a form of idolatry, as these can't provide true fulfillment. The message encourages us to find our rest by coming to Jesus, who, with His gentle and lowly heart, offers us true rest and a relationship that truly satisfies.

This sermon teaches that the Great Commission is not a burdensome duty for the strong, but a joyful invitation for the weak to participate in God’s work of saving the world. Ultimately, Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross has already secured our salvation, freeing us to join Him in His mission and find our greatest joy in His delight.

This sermon teaches that our transformation into the likeness of Jesus is a lifelong journey of discipleship, made possible by His humility and obedience to the Father. Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the practices of Christian community, we can learn to embrace a life of service and increasingly reflect His character.

This sermon teaches that true love, as defined by God, is a powerful, selfless choice to benefit others, and it is the greatest command to love God and neighbor as ourselves. Ultimately, our ability to love in this way is not innate but is a direct result of receiving God's love through Christ's sacrifice, which empowers us to love freely through forgiveness, patience, and service.

This sermon teaches that the antidote to bitterness and unforgiveness is not found in canceling others but in receiving the boundless mercy of the gospel, which fully paid the immense debt of our sin. By understanding the immeasurable forgiveness we have been given in Christ, we are empowered to forgive others, a radical act of grace that cuts off the poison of bitterness and allows us to become agents of freedom and compassion.