Church Alive Weekly Sermons

In “Walking Out Family” Part 3, Pastor Owen Mason highlights the critical role of Scripture in shaping a Christ-centered home. Beginning with Hebrews 4:12, he emphasizes that God’s Word is active and discerning, cutting through surface-level behavior to reveal the true intentions of the heart. This sets the foundation for understanding biblical submission. Pastor Mason clarifies that submission does not mean blind agreement, silenc...

“The Power of Thanksgiving” highlights the deep spiritual impact of practicing gratitude as taught in 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18. Pastor Jeff Hartwig emphasizes that rejoicing, praying continually, and giving thanks in all circumstances is God’s will for believers, not simply a holiday tradition. Thanksgiving is presented as a powerful spiritual tool that pleases God and strengthens His people. True gratitude requires intentionally di...

Walking Out Family – Part 2 continues Paul’s teaching in Ephesians by grounding all biblical family dynamics in the example and submission of Jesus. Submission does not begin with people—it begins with Christ Himself, who modeled perfect obedience to the Father through suffering, prayer, and reverence (Hebrews 5:7–9). Believers are called first to submit to God (James 4:7), resisting the enemy through willing alignment with the Lor...

“Walking Out Family” from Ephesians 5:21–33 reveals that marriage is designed to mirror Christ’s relationship with His Church. Paul teaches that mutual submission and love are foundational to a godly home. The husband’s role reflects Christ’s sacrificial love—leading through humility, service, and care—while the wife’s role mirrors the Church’s respect and willing submission to Christ. Together, their union becomes a living testimo...

Ephesians 2 reminds us of the transforming power of Christ in uniting believers into one body. Paul begins by urging Gentile believers to remember their past condition—separated from Christ, excluded from the promises of Israel, without hope, and without God in the world. This sobering reminder shows the depth of their need for salvation and a changed heart. Just as the rich young ruler learned, external obedience and possessions c...

Ephesians 2 reminds us of the transforming power of Christ in uniting believers into one body. Paul begins by urging Gentile believers to remember their past condition—separated from Christ, excluded from the promises of Israel, without hope, and without God in the world. This sobering reminder shows the depth of their need for salvation and a changed heart. Just as the rich young ruler learned, external obedience and possessions c...

We continue our study of Ephesians this week with Ephesians 2:1–10 presents the journey of every believer, moving from spiritual death to life in Christ. Paul begins by reminding us of our condition before salvation. We were wandering from God, dead in sin, following the course of this world, ruled by the flesh and the devil. Sin caused us to miss the mark, while trespasses crossed the boundaries God had set. By nature, we were chi...

This message centers on the believer’s call to live faithfully in all areas of life. Drawing from Ephesians 5:15, we are reminded to walk wisely and intentionally, not carelessly. The parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14–30 illustrates the importance of stewarding what God entrusts to us—whether much or little—with diligence and faithfulness. The faithful servants are praised and rewarded, while the fearful, unfaithful servant i...

In High Alert Communication Part 2, Pastor Owen Mason emphasizes that fulfilling God’s plan hinges on deep communion with Him through prayer. Citing Luke 18:1 and Matthew 6:6, he highlights the necessity of consistent, private prayer that remains unshaken by discouragement. Effective prayer begins with intentional time, consistency, removing distractions, and waiting quietly before God.

Prayer must be a priority, as modeled by Danie...