Advent | The Promise, Announcement, and Fulfillment(AUDIO ONLY)

In week one of our Advent series, we begin by examining the true meaning of Christ's arrival. It's not just as a sentimental holiday tradition, but as the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. Pastor Michael explores three movements: God's Promise in Isaiah 9 of a coming King, the Announcement to Mary in Luke 1 that this promise was being fulfilled, and the Purpose of redemption revealed in Galatians 4. this sermon will show you that Jesus came as our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace and He is not just to be celebrated once a year, but to rescue us from slavery to sin and adopt us as beloved children of God.

Pastor Michael Johnson

Preached on 11-30-2025

MATTHEW | THE KING THAT WENT TO THE CROSS (AUDIO ONLY)

Matthew 11:20-30 | Finding Rest in the Yoke of Jesus

This sermon explores Jesus' warning to cities that witnessed His mighty works yet refused to repent, His unique authority as the Son who reveals the Father, and His gracious invitation to find rest in Him. You will see that neutrality toward Jesus is impossible - we either worship Him or worship something else. Pastor Michael reminds us that Jesus doesn't fit into boxes we create; rather, He calls us to die to ourselves and submit to Him. Yet this submission isn't harsh task-mastering, it's the pathway to the deepest rest our souls can experience. Like a loving parent warning a child of danger, Jesus warns us because He loves us and knows that life apart from Him leads to destruction.

Sermon No. 27

Pastor Michael Johnson

Preached on 11-23-2025

MATTHEW | THE KING THAT WENT TO THE CROSS (AUDIO ONLY)

Matthew 10:34-42 | The Divisive Gospel: Finding Life in Losing Everything for Christ

This sermon explores Jesus' radical call to discipleship in Matthew 10:34-42, where He declares that He came not to bring peace, but a sword. This difficult passage reveals that the gospel is inherently divisive because it demands supreme allegiance to Christ—even above our closest family relationships. Jesus isn't diminishing the importance of family; rather, He's using our strongest earthly bonds to illustrate that He must be our greatest treasure. The call to "take up your cross" means dying to self and all lesser loves, replacing our natural desires with wholehearted devotion to Jesus. While this path involves sacrifice and potential persecution, it leads to discovering that when Jesus is all we have, He truly is all we need.

Sermon No. 26

Pastor Michael Johnson

Preached on 11-2-2025