Radiant Church Weekend Sermon

God is generous with His words, works, and love. If God were to give you the greatest gift, what must He give? The answer: Himself. Don't miss this timely word from Tim Matthews!

Focus Scriptures

Hebrews 11:6 (ESV)
“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV)
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”

Sermon Highlights

How beautiful is God that the prerequisite to pursuing Him is to believe that He REWARDS those who seek Him?

The generosity of God should grab our hearts, demand our attention, win our affections, and empower our actions.

God is generous with his words. He speaks consistently (at many times) and creatively (in many ways). Whether through prophets, angels, a burning bush, or a still small voice, the authors of scripture is constantly communicating that God speaks.

We serve the God who gives, Our Father is generous with His words. Knowing this, what are we to do?
Answer: When God speaks, listen.

The author of Hebrews writes that our ability to hear and our spiritual maturity and usefulness are connected.

God is generous with His works.

Psalms 121:1-4 (ESV)
“I lift my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber Behold, he who keeps Israel will nether slumber or sleep.”

God is generous with His love.

John 3:16 (ESV)
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believe

If God were to give you the greatest gift, what would He give?

The answer: Himself

Be Radiant is a series that focuses on the core values of Radiant Church and dives deeper into what it truly means to BE RADIANT on a daily basis.

We value the urgent responsibility and privilege given to us by God — to proclaim the Gospel to all people, tribes and nations. Join us this weekend as Pastor Lee speaks on being MISSION MOTIVATED to conclude our Be Radiant series!

To learn more about Radiant Church and to watch more videos like this one, visit www.radiant.church.

Focus Scriptures

Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV)
“And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me, Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Sermon Highlights

Mission Motivated people believe that…

1. EVERY BELIEVER Is A Missionary

Jesus was the first missionary

2. EVERYWHERE Is the Mission Field

“Every Christian is either a missionary or an imposter”
Charles Spurgeon

3. EVERY CHURCH is A Mission Base

“Missions is not the ultimate goal of the Church. Worship is. Missions exists because worship doesn’t” John Piper

The Church isn’t a cruise ship designed for comfort, but a battleship - deployed for evacuating hell and occupying heaven

4. EVERYTHING Must Be Fueled In Prayer

5. EVERY MEANS Available Must be Utilized

Be Radiant is a series that focuses on the core values of Radiant Church and dives deeper into what it truly means to BE RADIANT on a daily basis.

We value loyalty and commitment to the Kingdom of God and to Jesus our King, above all other allegiances. We are KINGDOM FOCUSED. Join us as we continue our Be Radiant series with Lee Cummings!

Focus Scriptures

Matthew 6:31-33 (ESV)
“Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

Hebrews 12:28-29 (ESV)
“Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe,”

Sermon Highlights

Jesus is my King and I live for His approval alone.

My Citizenship Is In Heaven and I’m an Ambassador here.

The Gospel Is My Pledge and Power.

The Church is meant to be an extension of the kingdom of God.

The Kingdom of God is within you.

Jesus is King. This is not the republic of God—this is the kingdom of God.

We’re called to be kingdom focused people.

We’re gonna have to re-align some things.

Don’t live with the important things out of focus.

What will remain is the unshakeable Kingdom of God.

I’d rather be canceled in history than canceled in eternity.

In Jesus, we are all one.

One of the most important resets that needs to happen is the church is welcoming the Holy Spirit. We must honor the ministry, the role, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Invite the Holy Spirit into your home as we worship with Radiant City Music and hear a timely word from special guest Jeremy Riddle!

Be Radiant is a series that focuses on the core values of Radiant Church and dives deeper into what it truly means to BE RADIANT on a daily basis.

Caleb Culver delivers a powerful teaching on being Family Oriented as we continue our Be Radiant series.

To learn more about Radiant Church and to watch more videos like this one, visit www.radiant.church.

Focus Scriptures

1 JOHN 3:1-2 (ESV)
“See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.”


EPHESIANS 2:19 (ESV)
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,”

ROMANS 8:14-16 (ESV)
“For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,”

MATTHEW 12:46-50 (ESV)
“While he was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him. 48 But he replied to the man who told him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” 49 And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! 50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”


Sermon Highlights

The church is the family of God on earth

Family bears His image

The world is redefining family in order to remove God and place self at the center

The world wants to replace your family
The church wants to restore your family

The way the church operates and functions is family oriented

You were found by a Father, but you’re formed in family

The way we relate to the church and one another is family oriented

The enemy wants patrons in pews, waiting to be entertained
The Father wants Son and Daughters in the living room, waiting to serve

The way we relate to the world is family-oriented

What if we saw prodigals and the lost as sons and daughters that will be back in the
family soon?

Be Radiant is a series that focuses on the core values of Radiant Church and dives deeper into what it truly means to BE RADIANT on a daily basis.

Week One of this series features Pastor Lee teaches from 2 Timothy about us being a church that is Word Centered and focused on You.

To learn more about Radiant Church and to watch more videos like this one, visit www.radiant.church.

Focus Scripture // 2 Timothy 3:14-17 (ESV)

“But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”

Sermon Highlights

You can’t build a church on anything other than the word of God.

You can’t build your life on anything other than the word of God.

Radiant Church is made up of Radiant Disciples who are word centered and value the word of God.

We have more Bibles at our disposal now, yet we’re more removed than ever.

We need a revival of the Bible.

I don’t care what translation of the Bible you have - just read it.

We’re all going to give an account one day.

The way you walk in victory is by having the word of God on the inside of you.

We need to become fascinated with Jesus.

Spiritual hunger works the opposite of spiritual hunger. The more you consume, the more you want.

We need to be a church that helps other build their lives stronger in the word of God.

He wants us to be the word in living form.

Be Radiant is a series that focuses on the core values of Radiant Church and dives deeper into what it truly means to BE RADIANT on a daily basis.

To introduce the series, Pastor Lee teaches from Isaiah 60 and talks about our duty to arise and shine to a lost and broken generation.

Focus Scripture // Isaiah 60:1-7 (NKJV)

“Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. 2 For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you. 3 The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising. 4 "Lift up your eyes all around, and see: They all gather together, they come to you; Your sons shall come from afar, And your daughters shall be nursed at your side. 5 Then you shall see and become radiant, And your heart shall swell with joy; Because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, The wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you. 6 The multitude of camels shall cover your land, The dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; All those from Sheba shall come; They shall bring gold and incense, And they shall proclaim the praises of the Lord. 7 All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together to you, The rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; They shall ascend with acceptance on My altar, And I will glorify the house of My glory.”

Sermon Highlights

Spiritual light moves at the speed of obedience

God has apprehended darkness

Darkness recedes at obedience

When you lose hope, you lose life

It’s the presence of God that transforms lives

God wants us to see differently

Are you allowing the media to disciple you?

When you look through the lens of the Kingdom, everything changes

God wants us to live from a heavenly perspective

Now is the time. Lift up your eyes and see the glory of God

We need a new perspective

When we see darkness, we need to see is as the beginning, not the end

God is shaking our indifference

God wants to shake us so He can put His glory on us

Our words carry far more than we often realize. Don’t miss this special sermon from Jon Zondervan as he teaches on the choice we have to speak life or death with our words.

Focus Scripture // Proverbs 18:21

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue
and those who love it will eat its fruits.” (ESV)

“Words kill, words give life;
they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.” (MSG)

Sermon Highlights

Your tongue is powerful

Your tongue is dangerous

How do we choose life?

1. Cut out complaining
2. Speak God’s truth over every situation
3. Refuse to retaliate
4. Ask God to change your heart