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Pastor Bogdan Kipko's sermon "How to Be Set Free" explores the human quest for happiness and freedom, revealing that true freedom is found through the gospel and God's grace. He emphasizes the importance of turning to Jesus for forgiveness and salvation, rather than seeking fulfillment through worldly measures. 

Practical steps are provided to help listeners live in this freedom, including confessing st...

Pastor Bogdan's sermon on Father's Day emphasizes God the Father's love and accessibility, urging believers to reflect that love. He highlights the role of spiritual fathers in mentoring the next generation and emphasizes the importance of passing on faith and wisdom. The sermon stresses humility and recognizing God's unlimited patience, encouraging reconciliation and forgiveness. It serves as a reminder of God&...

Pastor Bogdan Kipko's sermon, "The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit," focuses on believers being prepared for opposition and hate in the world, similar to what Jesus warned his disciples about. He emphasizes the Holy Spirit's crucial role in guiding Christians away from sin and towards righteousness, especially in today's society filled with challenges. The sermon challenges the congregation to consider if they ...

This sermon by Pastor Josh Sanchez delves into the idea of worship, drawing from Psalm 100 and John 4:23-24 to emphasize worshiping in spirit and truth. Worship is seen as an invitation from God, urging believers to offer their lives as sacrifices in alignment with God's will. Worship is portrayed as a sacred encounter that requires preparation, leading believers to live out God's purpose and engage in evangelism for His ...

Pastor Kipko's sermon focuses on Christ's second coming, stressing the need for believers to be prepared. He contrasts "Doomsday Preppers" with spiritual readiness and highlights the unpredictability of Christ's return. Believers are encouraged to live differently, cultivate virtues, and support each other in anticipation of Christ's return. The sermon concludes with exhortations to be prepared, seek G...

Pastor Bogdan Kipko's sermon focuses on the power and significance of the Holy Spirit, referencing key verses like Acts 1:8 and emphasizing dependence on God's power. He explains Pentecost's importance and parallels with the Last Supper, underlining the impact of the Holy Spirit's arrival. The manifestation of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost empowered 120 disciples to preach Christ's message and live spirit-fi...

Pastor Kipko's sermon emphasizes walking in truth and love, linking them as essential for unity in the church and society. He warns against distortions of truth and highlights that love must align with Biblical truth. The message explores the connection between truth, love, and unity, urging believers to discern false teachings. Believers are challenged to embrace the truth, grow in faith, and find support in a community roote...

Pastor Kipko's sermon delves into the importance and symbolism of the Lord's Supper, emphasizing it as a commandment for believers to remember Christ's sacrifice and grow in faith. The Supper is a sacrament that offers believers a mystical and transformative encounter with God's grace and love. Through symbols like bread and wine, believers renew their commitment to God and profoundly experience His presence. Th...

Pastor Dmitry's sermon "Testing the Spirits" highlights three tests (incarnation, Bible, love) for believers to discern truth from deception. He warns against spiritual naivety, emphasizes the authority of Scripture, and stresses the importance of demonstrating love through actions. The sermon focuses on understanding the sacrificial love of Jesus, encouraging believers to love unconditionally and engage with the chu...

Pastor Bogdan Kipko's sermon on the book of Malachi dives into the theme of people expressing hard words against God, highlighting their complaints and lack of faith. He categorizes listeners into those who fear the Lord and those who do not, stressing the importance of choosing a group. 

The sermon underscores the fear of the Lord as the foundation of wisdom and genuine worship, contrasting it with transactional expe...

Pastor Kipko's sermon "The Generosity of God" addresses our tendency to keep rather than give, emphasizing that generosity comes from a transformed heart by God. He highlights the Israelites' history of disobedience and deceptive nature, urging them to return to God and give back what belongs to Him. The concept of tithe is explored as a reminder that all we have is a gift from God, encouraging generosity in all...

Pastor Bogdan Kipko's sermon, "The Justice of God," explores the human desire for justice in a broken world where injustice often prevails. He addresses the questions raised by the people of Malachi regarding God's justice amidst worldly suffering. The sermon highlights the biblical perspective of justice and the assurance of hope through Jesus Christ, who bore the judgment of sin on our behalf. It concludes wit...

Pastor Bogdan Kipko's sermon focuses on the significance of Jesus' resurrection, urging listeners to move from intellectual belief to a personal relationship with Jesus. He emphasizes the importance of shifting focus from past events to possibilities with God and highlights the gradual revelation of Jesus in our lives. The sermon concludes with an invitation to surrender to Jesus for true fulfillment and to walk with Him ...

Pastor Bogdan Kipko's sermon discusses God's faithfulness in marriage through the lens of Palm Sunday, emphasizing the sacred covenant between spouses reflecting Christ and the church. Addressing Malachi's teachings, he stresses marrying within the faith and handling marital challenges with forgiveness, counsel, and reconciliation. The sermon underscores that divorce should be a last resort, focusing on seeking God&a...

Pastor Kipko discusses the neglect of duties by the priests in Malachi's time, comparing it to the consequences of a student under a lenient professor. The priests were to teach and practice God's law with integrity and fairness. However, they failed by mishandling God's word and showing partiality. This resulted in God's judgment through curses and punishment, highlighting the importance for priests today to pr...

Pastor Kipko's sermon focuses on wholehearted worship and warns against half-heartedness in worship. He stresses the need for sincere confession, repentance, and effort in worship. The message urges believers to examine and deepen their worship practices, emphasizing the joy and transformation that come from genuine worship. Ultimately, the sermon encourages listeners to trust God, strive for deeper worship, and seek to become...

In this sermon Pastor Bogdan Kipko discusses the importance of worshiping God in the appropriate and prescribed ways, highlighting the need for reverence, adoration, and obedience. He emphasizes that the future is not secular but spiritual, with a deep hunger for the things of God worldwide.

Let's get ready to find hope in Jesus, by listening to this message.

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The sermon by Pastor John Stanley discusses the purpose, mission, and strategy of Christians, focusing on glorifying God, making disciples, and intentional discipleship. He emphasizes the importance of Christians bringing honor to God rather than seeking glory for themselves and finding fulfillment in worship. The mission, known as the Great Commission, involves making disciples and sharing the gospel courageously. Pastor Stanley o...

In this sermon, Dr. Jake Roudkovski addresses whether the Gospel of Jesus and the word of God have failed. He examines the parable of the sower in Mark chapter 4 to explain different responses to the Gospel. The Gospel has not failed; it is the stubborn, shallow, and strangled hearts that prevent it from having an impact. 

Believers are encouraged to continue sharing the Gospel and teaching the word of God, trusting that G...