In this sermon by Carolyn Wilson on Reformation Sunday, the focus is on the enduring impact of the Protestant Reformation and its central theological pillars, known as the "five solas." Wilson begins with a historical overview, describing how the early Christian church endured persecution and how, over centuries, its rise to power in Europe led to widespread corruption and spiritual neglect. Courageous reformers like John Wycliffe and Jan Hus challenged these abuses, laying the groundwork for Martin Luther and the Reformation movement.

Carolyn highlights each of the five solas: grace alone counters self-sufficiency; faith alone frees believers from the pressure to earn salvation; Christ alone affirms Jesus as the exclusive mediator; Scripture alone stands as the infallible authority; and to God alone be the glory places all honor with God rather than personal achievement. She connects these principles to challenges in contemporary culture, urging believers to maintain vigilance, humility, and faithfulness.

The sermon concludes with a call for continual reformation within the church, emphasizing that the Reformation is not just history but an ongoing movement. Carolyn encourages believers to anchor themselves in biblical truth and live out these principles so that the light of Christ can shine brightly in today's world.

In this sermon by Chris Romig, the focus is on Revelation chapter 10 and the "bittersweetness" of God's Word and Christian life as God's final judgments and promises unfold. Romig opens with a prayer for understanding and emphasizes the structure of Revelation: waves of judgments (seals, trumpets, bowls) interrupted by reflective pauses, with chapter 10 marking the longest interlude before the end.

Romig highlights the vision of a mighty angel with an open scroll, symbolizing God's ownership over creation and the imminent fulfillment of His plan—there will be "no more delay." The concept of "mystery" in Scripture is clarified as something that will soon be revealed, especially the good news of Christ's return and the final setting right of the world.

John is told to eat the scroll, echoing Old Testament prophets, which Romig interprets as internalizing God's Word—letting it transform one's life. The scroll tastes sweet, representing the joy found in God's promises, but turns bitter, reflecting the sorrow and burden of judgment and the consequences of sin.

Romig urges believers to embrace both the sweetness and the bitterness of faith: to enjoy God's grace while feeling a deeper compassion and concern for those far from God. He closes by encouraging Christians to let God's Word shape them into bold witnesses, living with urgency and hope as they await God's final restoration.

In this sermon by Pastor Chris Romig, the message focuses on spiritual alertness and the urgent need for repentance in response to escalating sin as described in Revelation chapter 9. Chris begins by praying that the congregation would wake up from spiritual slumber and be ready to hear God's word, particularly as they study a passage depicting an intensifying judgment upon the earth.

He draws attention to the five prominent sins emphasized in the closing verses of the chapter: idolatry, murder, sorceries (occult and drug abuse), sexual immorality, and theft. Chris points out that not only will these sins be rampant in the end times, but they are already increasing in society today. He explores how modern forms of idolatry include crafting false images of God that suit personal or cultural preferences, while murder and the devaluing of life have become normalized in headlines and cultural attitudes. He also warns about the growing acceptance of occult practices, substance abuse, and sexual immorality, even within some Christian denominations. Theft and lawlessness, he notes, are prevalent and often justified in today's world.

Chris's central challenge is for listeners to do "spiritual house cleaning," examining their own lives for any trace of these sins not just lamenting their presence in society, but repenting personally. He reminds the congregation that true repentance means turning away from sin and towards God, embracing grace and the hope found in Jesus Christ.

Concluding with a call to readiness for Christ's return, Chris encourages believers to seek the cleansing power of the Holy Spirit, to repent fully, and to remain faithful, trusting that God's grace is sufficient but also striving to honor Him in every area of life.

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Romig delves into Revelation chapter 9, highlighting its relevance to both end-times prophecy and the spiritual challenges Christians face today. He explains how the chapter describes escalating judgments, including the release of demonic hordes and supernatural devastation, yet insists that God remains in control throughout the chaos.

Romig interprets the imagery, such as the 200-million-strong army, not as a human military force, but as a representation of a vast demonic onslaught. He connects the historical and spiritual significance of the Euphrates region, showing how patterns of sin and rebellion there foreshadow greater spiritual battles to come.

Turning to personal application, Romig warns that Christians, though protected from possession, are still vulnerable to spiritual attacks and demonic influences, especially when opening doors through habitual sin, the occult, unforgiveness, or dishonesty. He urges believers to confess and renounce anything that may give evil a foothold, emphasizing the liberating power and protection found in Jesus Christ.

The sermon closes with encouragement: though spiritual warfare is real, Christ's authority and victory are greater. Believers are called to remain vigilant in faith, rely on God's Word, and claim the freedom that Jesus offers in every spiritual battle.

In this sermon by Pastor Chris Romig, the focus is on the spiritual battle at the heart of Jesus' ministry and its relevance for believers today. Chris highlights how Jesus, during his years of ministry, especially in Galilee, was constantly confronted by demonic forces, emphasizing that prayer was central to his spiritual strength and battle against evil.

Chris draws from Mark's Gospel, particularly the story of Jesus casting out demons, to show that Jesus' mission was more than teaching or healing it was about bringing God's kingdom into a world of darkness and directly confronting evil. He notes how Jesus redefines the idea of "the enemy" moving the focus away from human adversaries, like the Romans, to the true enemy: Satan and spiritual forces behind human conflict. Christians, Chris says, should not demonize others but recognize the spiritual reality behind hate and division.

Turning to current events, Chris laments the assassination of Charlie Kirk, urging believers to respond not with hatred but with prayer, forgiveness, and a renewed sense of spiritual mission. He calls the church to stand firm by praying, knowing and sharing God's Word, and worshipping as essential ways to engage in spiritual warfare.

Chris ends with a word of encouragement and hope, reminding Christians that despite the turmoil in the world, Jesus is victorious. He urges the congregation to engage courageously in faith, prayer, and praise, recognizing their role in God's ongoing work and looking forward to Christ's ultimate renewal of all things.

In this sermon by TJ Thompson, the focus is on encouragement and recognizing the richness of God's workmanship in every individual. As the church enters week five of its 40 days of fasting and prayer, TJ invites the congregation to reflect on the blessings God has given them, not just through resources and leaders, but through the many gifts and acts of service within the community.

Drawing on Hebrews 10 and Ephesians 2, TJ emphasizes Paul's message against complacency, urging believers to build one another up and to appreciate both the intricacy of their physical bodies and their spiritual calling. He marvels at the complexity of the human body, underscoring that everyone is "fearfully and wonderfully made," and reminds listeners that God's grace is a gift, not earned by works but given freely.

The message challenges the congregation to use their unique talents whether practical skills, encouragement, or simple acts of kindness, so that God's love is shared with others. Rather than grand gestures, TJ suggests small, meaningful actions like calling or helping a neighbor as expressions of God's workmanship. The sermon concludes with a prayer for gratitude, awareness, and a renewed commitment to live out God's calling in everyday life.

In this sermon, Mike Whitesell reflects on how Christians, especially those in their later years, can continue to grow and make a meaningful impact for God's kingdom. Prompted by his own experience with retirement, Whitesell stresses the importance of not becoming complacent or "a grumpy old guy," but remaining intentional and vibrant in faith.

He encourages listeners to examine not just their spiritual practices but also their attitudes, dispositions, and ways of relating to others. Using both a personal story about impatience at a cell phone store and biblical examples, he highlights how our daily interactions should be marked by "sweet reasonableness" and grace as described in Philippians 4.

Whitesell employs a sailing metaphor, likening the Christian life to trimming sails so we can be optimally driven by the Holy Spirit, rather than old habits or self-focus. Drawing from Galatians 2:20, he outlines four steps for spiritual refinement: dying to self, denying self-centeredness, relying on Christ, and then actively trying to live out Christlike character.

Ultimately, Whitesell urges believers to let the Holy Spirit guide their responses and relationships so that their witness remains vibrant, gracious, and effective for Christ. The sermon ends with a prayer for God's ongoing work in shaping His people to reflect Jesus in all circumstances.

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Romig emphasizes the reality of the unseen spiritual realm and the active spiritual warfare Christians face, drawing from Revelation chapter 9. He warns that Satan seeks to undermine believers, especially during seasons of prayer and fasting, referencing Paul's teaching in Ephesians 6 that our true struggle is against spiritual forces of evil.

Chris interprets the symbolic imagery of the fifth trumpet judgment, where Satan is given the key to the bottomless pit, releasing demons described as monstrous locusts. He explains that these are fallen angels, some of whom are imprisoned until the final judgment, and references both Old and New Testament passages to underscore that demons are real and active despite modern skepticism.

While the unleashed demons bring terrible torment to those who reject God, Chris reminds the faithful that God remains sovereign, setting firm limits and protecting those marked as His own. He addresses the unsettling reality of God's judgment by underscoring the seriousness of sin and God's patient desire for everyone to come to repentance, as highlighted in 2 Peter 3:9.

Ultimately, Chris calls his listeners to recognize the true consequences of rejecting God's grace, to repent, and to find hope in the promise, that despite the world's evil, God's triumph and love will prevail. 

In this sermon by Pastor Chris Romig, the focus is on praying for revival and understanding the coming judgment described in Revelation 8. Chris urges the church to earnestly seek God's intervention for personal and communal revival, trusting in God's power. He provides a recap of their ongoing study in Revelation, highlighting the escalating severity of God's judgments: the breaking of seals, and now the sounding of trumpets which bring wide destruction upon the earth, sea, fresh waters, and skies.

Chris explains the strong biblical symbolism of trumpets as instruments of both warning and judgment. He references the parallels between the Revelation judgments and the plagues of Egypt, suggesting these events are literal and future, not just symbolic or historical. Importantly, Chris frames these judgments as a form of God's grace providing a final wake-up call for humanity to repent before it's too late.

Despite these sobering warnings, Chris assures believers they do not need to fear. He draws comfort from the promise of the rapture: just as God spared His people in Exodus, He will deliver Christians from the worst of tribulations. Chris concludes with encouragement to urgently share the hope of the gospel and to rest in the assurance that God's judgments ultimately serve to set His people free and establish final justice.

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Romig introduces a church-wide season of 40 days of prayer and fasting, encouraging everyone to see it not as an optional add-on or a legalistic demand, but as a gracious invitation to deeper relationship with God. Drawing from biblical examples like Moses, Elijah, and Jesus, Romig emphasizes that focused seasons of prayer and renewal are central to Christian life.

He outlines three guiding questions for the season:

1. How much do I desire for more? – Encouraging listeners to pray for increased spiritual hunger.

2. When and where will I pray? – Stressing the need for intentional, regular prayer times and places.

3. What kind of fasting might God be inviting me to do? – Urging thoughtful choices to create space for God by letting go of distractions or unhelpful habits.

Romig provides practical advice for overcoming challenges in prayer, such as wandering thoughts, and recommends structured prayer methods like the Lord's Prayer or the PRAY acronym. He shares personal insights and references the transformation seen in prayer-focused churches, stating that prayer is the engine that drives spiritual life and community renewal.

The sermon ends with a collective prayer, inviting everyone to embrace this season with expectation, make space for God, and yield to His work, trusting that God will bring about spiritual growth and revival during these forty days.