Packinghouse Podcast

Romans 8:1–11 | Pastor Ed

No Condemnation

In this powerful study from Romans 8, Pastor Ed unpacks one of the most freeing truths in Scripture: there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

We learn that through Jesus, we are justified (“just as if we’d never sinned”), sanctified (set apart and changed over time), and one day glorified—given new resurrection bodies.

Pastor Ed explains how walking in the Spirit, rather than the flesh, brings true freedom and life. The Holy Spirit empowers us to live the life God designed for us, changing our desires and giving us the strength to love God and others. - Ed Rea - Sunday, July 6, 2025

Sunday, July 6, 2025

Sunday, July 6, 2025

Sunday, July 6, 2025

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1 Peter 3:18–22 | Pastor Rick

Christ Suffered, Christ Substituted, Christ Saved

In this encouraging message from 1 Peter 3:18–22, Pastor Rick unpacks a powerful, concise verse that captures the heart of the gospel: “Christ suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God.”

We see Christ’s suffering, His substitution for us, and His saving work — all accomplished through His death and resurrection. Pastor Rick also addresses the debated passage about Jesus preaching to the spirits in prison, reminding us that no matter the details, Christ is always victorious, even in death and in the darkest places.

This passage highlights God’s patience, our need for grace, and the power of Christ’s resurrection. Baptism is explored as an outward declaration of an inward transformation, not what saves us but what boldly displays our faith.

Above all, we’re reminded that Jesus is not distant from our suffering — He reigns, He is with us, and He draws us toward Him in every season.

Packinghouse’s Sunday evening worship service from June 29, 2025

- Rick Cornejo - Sunday, June 29, 2025

Acts 1:8–26 | Pastor Greg

Just Wait?

In this message from Acts 1:12–26, Pastor Greg unpacks the importance of waiting on God rather than moving ahead in our own strength. After Jesus' resurrection and before the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the disciples were given a simple command: wait. But as Pastor Greg highlights, Peter, ever impulsive, took matters into his own hands by leading the group to choose a twelfth apostle by casting lots.

Through Peter’s example, we see our own temptation to “help God out” instead of trusting His timing. The message contrasts the patience God calls us to with our tendency to act in haste and force outcomes. Pastor Greg explores the idea that true spiritual power and direction come not from our plans but through the empowering of the Holy Spirit. To trust that:

God is good.

He knows what He's doing.

He is always right on time. - Greg Opean - Sunday, June 29, 2025

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Sunday, June 29, 2025