The sermon argues that a personal relationship with God is essential and foundational to faith. Using the story of Zacchaeus, Pastor Jim illustrates that knowing God requires open-mindedness, overcoming personal and social barriers, and accepting grace as a gift before any personal transformation.

This sermon reveals that the gospel of Jesus Christ offers the ultimate answer to life's deepest questions, providing a purposeful and fulfilling way of living that the natural world cannot. By considering the evidence for God's existence in cosmic wonder, moral reasoning, and beauty, we can be compelled to trust in the God of the Bible, who offers us a relationship with Him and a plan for our lives through His Son.

This sermon reveals that humanity's search for purpose through worldly pursuits is ultimately futile, as true and lasting meaning is found only in the gospel. By accepting God's forgiveness through Jesus Christ, we are liberated from a purposeless existence and are empowered to live a life of joy and fulfillment, glorifying our Creator and experiencing His love.

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 teaches that worry is a spiritual bondage rooted in our sinful desire to control a future that only God holds. We can find freedom from worry by staring at God’s grace and surrendering our lives to the One who sacrificed everything for us.

Using literary and biblical examples like Cain and Abel, this sermon illustrates how rivalry is rooted in envy and leads to destruction. It concludes by encouraging believers to overcome rivalry and foster love by embracing God's sovereignty over their lives, just as Joseph did.

This sermon teaches that a transformative move of God begins not with great works, but with a deep spiritual hunger for Him. It encourages believers to experience this by embracing the humility of depending on God and living a holy, distinctive life that reflects Jesus.

This sermon teaches that Jesus' resurrection is unique because it promises believers not just restored life, but an eternal, transformed existence with Him. Because of this, we can trust in God's sovereignty during our present trials and live a purposeful life, knowing that our future is secured by Christ's victory.

This sermon defines hope as a confident belief in God's future goodness, rooted in His past redemptive acts. It teaches that despite the disappointment we may experience in people and the church, the power to overcome our differences and find true hope lies in recognizing Christ in Scripture and embracing His grace.