In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus tells a story that unsettles our assumptions. A rich man who seemed blessed in life ends up in torment; a poor beggar who suffered ends up in comfort. The contrast forces us to ask hard questions about what really matters and what lasts.

This message walks through the reality of eternity, the limits of miracles, and the urgency of responding to God’s Word while we still can. It is sobering, but it is also clarifying. It reminds us that comfort is not the same as security, and that knowing Scripture is not the same as trusting Christ.

Serving God can be tiring when our motives get mixed up or when our hearts drift. Isaiah’s encounter with God reminds us that lasting, faithful service starts with being with Him first, offering ourselves willingly, and staying obedient even when fruit seems unseen.

God doesn’t give rules to limit our joy, but to help us flourish. This sermon explores why God disciplines, what it shows about His heart, and how we can stay connected to the life He provides, so our lives produce lasting fruit.

Busyness can make life look productive while slowly draining what matters most. In Luke 10, Jesus reminds us that service is good, but listening comes first. This message reflects on how hurried lives reshape our hearts, our worship, and our relationships, and why choosing to slow down with Jesus is not a loss, but an act of trust. Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is pause and listen before we act.

Pride rarely announces itself. Sometimes it looks like comfort, success, or feeling like we’ve got things under control. This message reminds us of a quieter truth: we are limited, replaceable, and ordinary, and that’s not bad news. It’s an invitation to depend on a God who is truly powerful, steady, and present. There’s freedom in letting go of self-sufficiency and rediscovering humility as the place where grace grows.

Sometimes our faith and our hearts drift without us noticing. Isaiah 1 challenges this by showing how God sees beyond the surface—beyond empty rituals and outward appearances—and calls us to real change, justice, and care for others. The message points to God’s grace that doesn’t just forgive but restores and reshapes the way we live.

Life rarely goes according to plan, and trying to force outcomes often leaves us frustrated. This message reminds us that God is in control and His timing is perfect, and it challenges us to cultivate the right attitude through four action steps that help us find purpose, steady our hearts, and see life from a perspective that goes beyond the ups and downs.

As the year comes to a close, it’s tempting to replay the past or rush into new goals. This message from Philippians 3 invites us into something deeper, a humble, intentional way of moving forward with Christ. It reminds us that growth is ongoing, grace-filled, and not a competition.