Ember Church Sunday Sermon

In this inspiring Vision Sunday sermon, Pastor Jeff and Kristin take a reflective journey, celebrating the milestones and achievements of 2023 and share the path that God is leading us on in 2024. Pastor Jeff unveils the word of the year and imparts wisdom on cultivating a church that leaves a lasting legacy.

In this sermon, Jon Armstrong delivers an inspiring sermon that delves into the profound concept of holiness as a life goal. With a compelling blend of wisdom and passion, Jon explores the transformative power of believing that you are set apart for a purpose greater than yourself.

Explore the profound message that runs through the entire Bible – the narrative of God's relentless pursuit of salvation for all people. Discover the comforting truth that God has always been stepping into our lives because He has already made up His mind about you. Uncover the assurance that, no matter the challenges, you are not strong enough to break God's unyielding covenant.

In "Leaping for Joy... Again," Pastor Jeff guides us through the profound truth that our joy is rooted in the reality that the Lord has come. He encourages us to reflect on areas in our lives where we need God to show up. Delve into Pastor Jeff's teachings as he explores the concept of "barrenness" in our lives—those places where we may have stopped believing and leaping for joy. Discover how, through faith and trust in God, joy can transcend every circumstance, bringing hope, fulfillment, and a renewed sense of purpose.

This weeks sermon focuses on the theme of finding peace in Jesus. It explores the Old Testament concept of Shalom, meaning wholeness, and the New Testament's Eirene, which seeks to bind together what was separated. Pastor Jeff challenges listeners to reevaluate their pursuits for peace and identify and eliminate counterfeit sources. While emphasizes that true and lasting peace is found in Jesus, urging us to cancel out distractions and false sources to experience genuine peace.

Welcome to our Advent series kickoff! In 'The Tension of Hope,' Pastor Jeff explores how biblical hope hinges on God's character. Discover why knowing God deeply enhances our experience of hope. Join us in learning to navigate the tension of hope, realizing it's not just a saying but a powerful feeling as we wait upon the Lord. Embrace the transformative journey of anticipation this Advent season brings!

Jon Armstrong challenges us to delve deeper into the practical application of the gospel in our daily lives. Discover how partnering with God leads us to measure our success not by mere words, but by the meaningful impact we make through our actions. Embrace the transformative power of living out the gospel message in your everyday life.

The word adversity is where we get adversary, meaning “the one who causes hardship or difficulties.” Pastor Jeff takes us through the first part of Nehemiah 6 and paints a picture of how the Israelites were rebuilding in a ruined state, a state with hardships. Have you ever had to rebuild in a ruined state? Pastor Jeff reminds us, whatever you build on your own, you will carry alone but what God has called you to build, he will give you the strength to build.

Jon delves into our 'Beyond Us' series. He reminds us that God's plans exceed our wildest hopes and imaginations. Instead of giving the enemy a seat at our table, let's embrace our imperfections and allow God to shine through us. Together, we'll glorify Him through our unique gifts and experiences.

If it is about us, it will stop with us. That's why we need to go beyond us, so it doesn’t stop with us. Like a cathedral, lets build in faith knowing that we might not see it finished in our lifetime.