Church Alive Weekly Sermons

“Start Fresh in the Spirit” calls believers to renew their walk with God by embracing the power, authority, and transformation made available through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:6–7, the message begins with a reminder that God has placed spiritual gifts within His people—not marked by fear, but by power, love, and self-control. A fresh start begins when we intentionally fan into flame what God has alr...

Christmas Eve reminds us that the birth of Jesus was not accidental, but purposeful, joyful, and worthy of celebration. John 3:16 reveals the heart of Christmas: God’s overwhelming love for the world, shown through the gift of His only Son so that all who believe may receive eternal life. Christmas begins with love and ends with hope.

Luke 2 draws us into the night Christ was born—a quiet field, faithful shepherds, and a sudden expl...

“Christmas Cheer” centers on the unstoppable hope and joy released through the birth of Jesus Christ. Anchored in Luke 1:37, the message declares that nothing is impossible with God, reminding believers that divine promises are never limited by human circumstances. The rejoicing of the wise men in Matthew 2 illustrates how faith responds with expectation—when God moves, joy follows.

True faith, Pastor Mason teaches, is the release o...

In Spiritual Warfare – Part 2, Pastor Owen Mason teaches believers how to actively engage the spiritual battle by putting on the whole armor of God and standing firm against the enemy’s schemes. Drawing from Ephesians 6, the message emphasizes that spiritual victory begins with intentional obedience—choosing daily to “put on” the new self created in righteousness and holiness through Christ.

Believers are reminded that the true batt...

Pastor Owen Mason teaches that every believer is engaged in spiritual warfare, a battle not seen with physical eyes but deeply real and constant. He begins by reminding the church that God cares about order and obedience in the home and workplace—children honoring parents, fathers raising children gently in the Lord, workers serving with sincerity, and leaders treating those under them with dignity. These relationships reveal a hea...

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...