In this powerful sermon, we dive into 2 Corinthians 11 and 12 to explore the profound message: "God, Take My Pain & Suffering Away!" We learn that following Jesus doesn't always mean escaping suffering, but rather, God uses these trials to reveal our spiritual condition. Through Paul's own experiences of hardship and pleading with the Lord to remove his "thorn in the flesh," we understand that sometimes God's answer is no, but His "No" is always attached with a promise. We discover that God's power shines brightest when we are at our lowest, and that by embracing our weaknesses, we allow the power of Christ to rest upon us. So, when faced with pain and suffering, remember to ask God for relief, surrender to His will, and trust in His power, for it is in our weaknesses that we find true strength and draw closer to Him.
Rooted: Week 4
God, Take My Pain & Suffering Away!
October 1, 2023 • Pastor Chris Pratt • 2 Corinthians 11:24–28, 2 Corinthians 12:7–9
Rooted: Week 10
November 12, 2023 • Pastor Chris Pratt • Matthew 16:13–19, 1 Peter 2:5, Hebrews 13:17, Ephesians 4:11
Join us in this eye-opening sermon where we explore what it means to really "Be The Church." We'll dive into scriptures like Matthew 16 and 1 Peter 2 to uncover how understanding Jesus changes everything about who we are. Learn how being part of a church isn't just about showing up on Sundays, but about living out our faith every day. From following our leaders to finding our purpose, this talk is all about growing in faith and making a real impact. Tune in, get inspired, and let's live our faith together!
Rooted: Week 9
November 5, 2023 • Pastor Phelan Rodriguez • 2 Corinthians 4:4, Matthew 16:21–23, 1 Corinthians 13:1–5
We all have a Story, a Testimony. Who writes our story? Join us this week as we continue in the Rooted Series. We all have been through, going through, and have overcome so much through God's grace. We are called to share the Gospel and that is done by sharing our story with others. Satan uses us and our strongholds to prevent people from coming to God, but God uses us and our strongholds to bring people to Himself. We are to fight against Satan when we are scared or nervous to share our Testimony with others. Our Story may be just what someone needs to hear and have their eyes open to see God.
Rooted: Week 8
October 29, 2023 • Pastor Chris Pratt • 1 Timothy 6:9–10, Matthew 6:19–24
Dive into this week's lesson where we break down what the Bible says about wealth using verses from 1 Timothy and Matthew. Learn why chasing money can trip us up and how to be truly generous. Remember: It's better to control money than let it control you. Join us, climb higher in faith, and find out what being 'rich' really means.