Phos Church Messages

You’re invited to step into a life brimming with unexpected joy, even amidst hardship and opposition. Discover how to live fearlessly, refusing to be defined by your circumstances but instead, embodying the power of a God who has already overcome the world. Right now, you can choose to be filled with purpose, poured out in love, and become a beacon of hope for a world desperately seeking light.

Discover the life-giving truth that your connection to Christ transforms you and equips you to bear lasting fruit. Experience a pivotal moment where you realize your purpose is rooted in abiding with Him, leading to a transformed life filled with His presence.

As you open your heart to the presence of the Holy Spirit, you are invited to experience a profound transformation. You are no longer just a recipient but become a vessel through which God's love and grace flow into the lives of others. This moment is not about what you can do but about surrendering to the power of the Spirit who fills you with purpose, peace, and a renewed sense of mission. The stakes are high—your ability to pour out God's love depends on your willingness to be fully filled by Him.

In this sermon, Brandon emphasizes the importance of surrendering one's will and desires to follow Jesus as a servant. Drawing from Jesus' example of washing His disciples' feet in John 13, the message highlights how true leadership begins with humility and service. Brandon challenges the congregation to prioritize others' needs over their own, even in the context of vocational ministry and church life. By surrendering, we align ourselves with God's will and grow in Christlikeness, ultimately fulfilling our purpose as His servants.

16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

—Matthew 28: 16-20

The sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus' death on the cross, where darkness enveloped the land as God judged sin rather than humanity. It highlights how Jesus freely offered His life to atone for our brokenness, tearing down the barriers between people and God. The tearing of the temple curtain symbolizes the end of separation and the beginning of grace, redemption, and unity with God. The narrative emphasizes themes of judgment, atonement, and reconciliation, illustrating how Jesus' sacrifice allows us to experience true freedom from shame, fear, doubt, and guilt.

The sermon emphasizes the importance of humility and prayer in living out one's faith, encouraging listeners to prioritize the needs of others alongside their own.

The story of Jesus dining with a Pharisee and being approached by a sinful woman (Luke 7:36-50) beautifully illustrates how God's grace breaks down social and religious barriers. We're challenged to see that all of us—whether outwardly righteous or openly sinful—are in desperate need of God's forgiveness. The woman's humble act of washing Jesus' feet with her tears shows us the proper response to grace: love and gratitude. This narrative invites us to examine our own hearts. Are we like the self-righteous Pharisee, or do we approach Jesus with the humility and love of the sinful woman? God's grace elevates the lowly and humbles the proud, reminding us that our relationship with Him is not based on our own merits, but on His limitless love and mercy.

22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat by this time was a long way[b] from the land,[c] beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night[d] he came to them, walking on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”

28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind,[e] he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

—Matthew 14: 22-33

22 On the next day the crowd that remained on the other side of the sea saw that there had been only one boat there, and that Jesus had not entered the boat with his disciples, but that his disciples had gone away alone. 23 Other boats from Tiberias came near the place where they had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks. 24 So when the crowd saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. -John 6:22-24 ESV