Sermons from Ascension Lutheran Church, RPV
This channel will bring you the sermons from Ascension Lutheran Church in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Pastor Scott Hawkins is the pastor of the church and the regular preacher/teacher. Ascension Lutheran is an LCMC congregation who would love to see you in person on Sunday mornings at 8:30 or 10:30 am.
Episodes
In this Reformation Sunday message, Pastor Scott reflects on Martin Luther’s bold act that sparked the Protestant Reformation and reminds listeners that salvation is found not through human effort, but through the grace of Christ alone.
Answering our Bible questions, Pastor draws from Leviticus 27, where he explores the meaning of dedicating a person to God, the concept of redemption, and how these ancient practices point forward t...
In this Reformation Sunday message, Pastor Scott explores the story of Balaam and his talking donkey from the Book of Numbers, revealing how the unseen spiritual world often intersects with our daily lives. Drawing parallels between Balaam’s divided loyalties and Martin Luther’s “Two Kingdoms” teaching, the sermon challenges believers to discern where their true allegiance lies—between the temporal powers of the world and the etern...
This week, as we study the book of Leviticus, we discuss the Lord's admonishment to Israel to observe a Sabbath every seven days, a Jubilee ever seven years, and a Jubilee of Jubilees every 50 years. The land would lay fallow, and the people would trust that God would provide. God inserts in us this radical new way of being. In resting we believe God is in control. In resting, we have faith in Him to take care of us.
This week we delve into the importance of blood. It doesn't just carry oxygen through our veins. The Bible sees it as the substance of life itself. We we see blood, we are reminding of life and death, and their transitions. Jesus' blood is the transition from death to life,
Pastor Scott answers your question regarding the book of Leviticus.
In this week’s message, Pastor Tommy explores the power of prayer through the stories of Moses, Herod, and Jesus. Drawing from Matthew 22 and Exodus 32–34, he contrasts self-serving rulers with humble leaders who intercede for others. Moses’ bold prayers not only move God to mercy but also transform Moses himself—teaching that true prayer aligns our hearts with God’s will. The sermon invites listeners to bring their gifts, compassi...
Pastor Scott answers your questions about the end of Genesis and Exodus.
How have we become people who only consume and rarely create? How does this relate us to Pharaoh.
We continue our Bible in a Year-ish series in the Book of Genesis as we dive into the Patriarchs and the sons of Israel, where we learn that we are those who wrestle with God.
This week we discuss the story of Abraham and the sacrifice of Isaac in the Book of Genesis, where we learn that, by this time in his life, Abraham knew the character of God, and trusted him -- that he would return from the mountain with Isaac, his son and heir.
Pastor Scott answers your Bible questions from our readings in the Chronological Study Bible, among them: "Where did Cain get his wife?" and "Why did Abram willingly give up Sarai to Pharaoh?"
We begin our Bible in a Year-ish in the Book of Genesis. The common theme in the Bible is this: God Creates, humans rebel, God restores.
As we wrap up our study of Psalm 32 and prepare for reading the Bible in a year-ish, we learn of God's abundant blessings for us.
This week we learn that we are a Sabbath people. God command us to rest -- for our own good. As we work out of our rest, we trust in God, knowing that he has us. We enjoy what he has given us as we rest and let him transform us.
We continue our study of Psalm 32.
We continue our study of Psalm 32.
This week we begin our study of Psalm 32, where we learn that, "Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered."
In today’s message, we reflect on the often-overlooked book of 2 John and explore the profound mystery at the heart of our Christian faith—the truth that Jesus is both fully God and fully human. Pastor Scott reminds us that the Christian journey isn't about neat answers, but about trusting God like a child trusts a parent—letting Him do the driving, even when the road ahead is unclear. As our church prepares to read through th...
This week we delve into the book of Philemon.
This week we study the book of Titus, where we discuss the importance of using the correct tools for the job. In this case, the grace of God is the tool by which we are trained to live lives that are pleasing to God.
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