When the ground shifts under your feet, what do you hold onto? In this opening message of Hold Fast, we face Christian deconstruction with honesty and hope. Hebrews 1–2 reframes truth—not as a concept to control, but as a Person with a name: Jesus. If you’re weary or wrestling, this message invites you to grip Christ, who already holds you.

When the ground shakes beneath your feet, what will you hold onto? In this first message from Hold Fast, Dr. Jonathan Smith explores the growing wave of Christian deconstruction and why so many are struggling to keep faith amid disappointment, hypocrisy, and doubt. Hebrews 1–2 shows that truth isn’t an idea to debate but a Person who meets us in our suffering. Jesus, the radiance of God’s glory, invites us not to control or certainty but to trust and allegiance. When all else shakes, hold fast to Him.

By Dr. Jonathan G. Smith This week we conclude “Fresh Soil” by asking a vital question: if God wanted to plant an amazing work in you, is your life ready to bear lasting fruit? Drawing from John 15, 2 Timothy 2:12, and Romans 8, Pastor Jonathan outlines FRUIT: Faithful Endurance, Righteous Character, Unshakable Hope, Image […]

If God wanted to plant an amazing work in you, is your life ready to bear lasting fruit? In this closing message of Fresh Soil, Pastor Jonathan explores what Jesus meant when He said, “Abide in Me.” Drawing from John 15 and Romans 8, this episode walks through FRUIT: Faithful Endurance, Righteous Character, Unshakable Hope, Image Restored, and Transcendent Destiny. Discover how the Spirit forms Christ’s life in you, producing fruit that endures beyond success or failure—a harvest that glorifies God and lasts forever. Abide in Christ, and your life will never be barren again.

Sermon Date: 8/31/2025 This week on Faith in the City, Dr. Jonathan G. Smith walks us beneath the surface of religious activity to the heart of Christian identity. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:17–21 and the “Fresh Soil” series, he shows that our problem isn’t the soil—it’s what’s been planted there. In Christ, we become a […]

Fresh Soil Series – Redeemer Church Casselberry Sermon Date: August 24, 2024 In this message, Dr. Jonathan G. Smith takes us back to Genesis 2–3 to uncover how sin reversed the beauty of Eden and left behind the weeds that still choke our lives today. Using the acrostic WEEDS—Withheld Responsibility, Embraced Deception, Eroded Unity, Distorted […]

Sermon Date: 8-10-2025 By Rev. Dr. Jonathan G. Smith Some gardens grow wild, bursting with beauty and life. Others grow overrun, tangled, and weary from neglect. Spiritually speaking, we all have a garden—a place in our soul where God plants His Word and intends for it to flourish. But life has a way of drying […]

A Sermon by Dr. Jonathan G. Smith Given at Redeemer Church Casselberry November 24, 2024 Lectionary Readings: John 18 In this week’s sermon, Dr. Jonathan G. Smith takes us on a profound journey through the significance of Christ the King Sunday, celebrated on the final day of the liturgical calendar. Speaking at Redeemer Church Casselberry, […]

Show Notes:In this episode, we delve into the timeless call for Christian unity, guided by Ephesians 2:11–22. The Apostle Paul’s vision of a harmonious Christian community—where ethnic and cultural divisions dissolve in the presence of Christ—serves as our foundation. We explore why modern Christians, despite our shared faith, struggle to embody this unity, especially during […]

Show Notes In this episode, Bishop Dr. Jonathan G. Smith looks at a big question: “Is it the end of the world?” Using insights from Mark 13:1-8 and Hebrews 10:11-25, he talks about different views on what the future holds, especially ideas shaped by movies, books, and “rapture theology.” Dr. Smith offers a more hopeful […]