Live Sermons at The Living Word

This sermon, "Divine Deliverance," emphasizes God's ability to intervene in impossible situations, drawing heavily on the Exodus narrative. Pr. Hastick highlights the importance of patience, faith, and worship, especially during times of waiting and adversity. A central theme is that God's delays are not denials but opportunities for personal transformation and the strengthening of faith. The sermon also contrasts societal impatien...

Pastor Jeff Kern's sermon, "The Promise," from Living Word Church, centers on the unfailing nature of God's promisescompared to often-broken human promises. He emphasizes the importance of seeking Jesus as the ultimate source of solutions and trusting in God's power for miracles, which he asserts have divine purpose rather than being random occurrences. The sermon encourages the congregation to focus on the eternal promise of Jesus...

Thise sermon emphasize a core Christian belief: that followers of Jesus, though physically present in the world, do not belong to its systems or values. Instead, they are called to live as "ambassadors" for God's kingdom, representing heavenly principles and a different citizenship. The texts highlight the divine purpose of Christians to stand apart and show others their allegiance to God, rather than conforming to worldly norms. T...

This sermon emphasizes the importance of selfless love as the defining characteristic of a Christian, drawing parallels between human acts of sacrifice and Jesus's ultimate love. It suggests that while adherence to rules and rituals is important, the capacity for genuine, unconditional love is the true measure of discipleship and the foundation for spiritual growth, both individually and as a community. Pr. Kern uses various anecdo...

This sermon explores the biblical account of Jesus healing a man born blind in John chapter nine, using it as a foundational text to discuss the nature of suffering, spiritual blindness, and God's redemptive power. Pr. Kern speaker emphasizes that suffering is not a direct punishment from God for individual sin, but rather a consequence of living in a fallen world under the influence of Satan. The sermon also highlights the contras...

Sermon preached at the Living Word SDA, which explores the concept of God's blueprint or plan for individual lives, emphasizing the importance of actively seeking, communicating with, and obeying God's will. Pr. Gerson Santos shares personal anecdotes, including a humorous taxi experience and a profound encounter at the Grand Canyon, to illustrate key lessons. Additionally, the sermon references biblical passages, like Psalms 119 a...

Sermon based on the story of young Samuel from 1st Samuel chapter 3. The speaker emphasizes the importance of intergenerational relationships and discipleship within the church, highlighting how adults can mentor and guide younger members, just as Eli mentored Samuel, and how young people should be receptive to this guidance. The message underscores that God continues to work and speak through both the old and the young, encouragin...

Drawing a parallel between Memorial Day and the Sabbath. Todd Jerman begins by acknowledging Memorial Day and sharing historical information about its origins, highlighting acts of kindness and healing after the Civil War. The sermon concludes by emphasizing the Sabbath as a weekly memorial to remember God as Creator and Redeemer, contrasting it with worldly forgetfulness and urging listeners to honor this divine day of remembrance...

Ronald begins by reflecting on the power of music and his long-standing connection with the hosting pastor, before both he and Jackie recount harrowing events from their work in conflict zones like Angola and Sudan. Jackie provides a vivid account of being caught in intense fighting in Angola following disputed elections, highlighting the fear and uncertainty they experienced. Ronald also describes narrowly avoiding the 2004 Indian...

Guest Speaker Pr. Bob Uhrig's sermon titled "A Window in Time" - focuses on the critical window of opportunity for spiritual and moral development in children, drawing on research by George Barna and writings by Ellen White, which suggest that foundational beliefs are largely set by age nine and spiritual identity by age 13. The sermon highlights Jesus's emphasis on welcoming and blessing children and argues for the necessity of in...