As we wrap up our sermon series "Surrender", we look at John 15 where Jesus gives us a very simple instruction. Jesus said, "I am the vine, you are the branches!". Have you ever felt like you just didn't have the same amount of joy as you use to? Maybe you feel like you don't have that "abundant life" that Jesus says he gives Christians? John 15 challenges us to look at our own lives and see if we are connected to the true vine or if we are broken off branches that are slowly withering away. To be fully surrendered you have to be fully attached to Jesus.
Surrender: Guilty As Charged
Guilt is something that can haunt a person for their entire life and can come upon a person in so many ways. Most people believe that they cannot come to Jesus because they are guilty and are afraid that Jesus will condemn them for their guilt. Praise God the Bible says otherwise! Follow along as pastor Donnie explains how there is no condemnation for those who believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior.
Surrender: Bitter Roots (Bitterness)
The sin of bitterness not only hinders your walk with God but it destroys every aspect of your life. Bitterness can poison your family, relationships, the church you attend, and can even bring you health issues and diseases. The Bible tells us that the only way to uproot bitterness is by seeking forgiveness and peace. Follow along as we talk about what bitterness really is and how we can surrender our own bitterness to Jesus.
Surrender: Run Free! (3 aspects of a surrendered life)
There are multiple factors in your life that hinder you from living out your purpose given by God. Those factors consist of multiple distractions, the sin in our life, and us not being willing to fully surrender to God. Hebrews 12 calls us to lay aside all wegiht and sin and run our race, with our eyes fixed on Jesus! Follow along as we talk about the 3 aspects of a surrenderd life.
Surrender: Don't Worry About It (Anxiety)
Recent surveys say that around 18% of the American population suffer from Anxiety Disorder. They even go as far to say that the true number should be closer to 30% but most Americans won't identify with having issues with anxiety. What is anxiety and why does it seem like its becoming more common amongst believers? What is God doing about our stress, worries, and fears? Follow along as we search the scriptures and see what Jesus has to say about our anxiety.
Surrender: What Is On Your Alter?
We can learn a lot about the Israelites and their relationship with God throughout the Old Testament. One of biggest things we can learn from them is that we need to be careful not to make false gods and place them in place of God in our lives. "The deadliest war that is going on in the believer's heart is a war with false gods and Jesus Christ. Fighting over God's rightful place in their heart."
Surrender: Why Go Back To Your Grave?
Easter Sunday is the day we celebrate the fact that Jesus rose from his grave! This year, pastor Donnie De La Cruz challenges us to surrender those things in our lives that call us to go back into the grave and back into sin. Follow along as we look at the miracle that Jesus performed in Lazarus's life and how Jesus is calling us to live today!
Surrender: Take Off Your Mask
In today's sermon, pastor Donnie De La Cruz talks about what it looks like when someone encounters God and surrenders the mask they are hiding behind. Follow along as we look at the life of Paul and how his encounter with Jesus can help us surrender our mask today.
Surrender: When your blessings turn into your problems
When you think of surrendering something in your life you probably think of some of the negative things. What if God was calling you to surrender your blessings? What happens when your blessings turn into your problems? Follow along and see what it is that God is truly calling you to surrender.
A Church That is Focused, Centered, and All In
What if you were told that being a Christian isn't hard but rather simple. That all you had to be was focused, centered, and all in? Sound too good to be true? Follow along with this week's sermon and see what it looks like for Christians to be focused on the right things and what impact the church could have in today's culture if the people inside were all in!
The cost of non-discipleship
We know that following Jesus might cost us something. Maybe our time, money, family...but have you ever thought about what it cost you if you choose not to follow Jesus? Follow along as pastor Donnie walks us through the cost of non-discipleship.
Discipleship- The call to Go!
This week we have a guess preacher, Tafadzwa Charuma. Tafadzwa preaches the calling that every Christian has on their life, the call to GO!
Discipleship- What is a disciple?
We know the Great Commission, "Go and make disciples" but what is a disciple? What does it actually mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? Follow along and dig in the word of God with us to see what is a disciple!
Serve- How to start serving now!
This sermon eliminates all excuses that we tend to give and gives clear and simple steps to start serving right now! SERVE NOW!
Serve- Saved to serve!
God calls all Christians to serve! What does God actually call us to serve though? Follow along and see how most Christians complicate what it means to serve God and others.
Serve- Serve because Jesus serves us!
If you grew up as a Christian or going to church you probably heard at some point that you need to serve others! Why should we serve others? Follow a long and see what Jesus has done for us that should make us want to serve others.
Worship-Worship because Jesus is worthy
Worship- What is worship?
As followers of Jesus we are called to worship. What does worship actually look like? Does worship start when the service starts? Is worship singing along on Sunday mornings? Follow along as we we walk through what Jesus said about worship.
Galatians
The book of Galatians is filled of God's grace, adoption in God's family, and the freedom we can have through Jesus Christ! Follow along as we go through the book of Galatians.