Radiant Church Weekend Sermon

As we enter this brand new year and this brand new season, it’s time that we remember that when we intentionally draw near to the Lord and seek Him, He rewards us. Join us for The Seeker’s Reward, our first series of 2023 that runs alongside our SEEK: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting.

In this sermon, Pastor Lee begins our series with reminding us the “why” behind our prayer and our fasting.

Hebrews 11:6

“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.”

Matthew 6:6

“But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

What is a Seeker?

Someone searching, looking or pursuing a greater proximity to God’s Presence; someone who has set their heart on a journey.

What is the Reward?

He is.

The Seeker’s Reward is receiving more of Him, with every step made in His direction.

3 keys to saying “yes” to God’s invitation:

1. Seek God first (law of priority - reading God’s word first)

2. Seek God often (habitually - developing an appetite for God)

3. Seek God together (community - we grow best together - hunger stirs hunger)

2023 kicks off with a stand-alone sermon from Jon Zondervan.

We are people in waiting. There is a promise of the long awaited one returning. God has not forgotten His people, nor His good creation. He would deliver. Don’t miss our “The Awaited One” series this Christmas season at Radiant.

Watch our Christmas Eve from Pastor Lee that concludes our “The Awaited One” series.

We are people in waiting. There is a promise of the long awaited one returning. God has not forgotten His people, nor His good creation. He would deliver. Don’t miss our “The Awaited One” series this Christmas season at Radiant.

In the part two from this series leading into our Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Lee dives into Luke 2 to share how to keep our hearts awaiting His return.

Why did so many people miss Jesus’ first coming?

Ignorance. Prejudice. Complacency. Distraction.

What was the difference in all those who welcomed His arrival?

They were actively waiting.

Would it be any different today?

It won’t be any different before Jesus returns. Because the same conditions exist right now.

The Promise of His return remains.

The Prophecies still stand.

Signs are beginning to occur.

How do we keep our hearts awaiting His return?

Searching the scriptures - like the Magi

Aching and longing for the Savior – like Simeon

Praying and fasting – like Anna

Purifying and preparing a People – like John the Baptist

We are people in waiting. There is a promise of the long awaited one returning. God has not forgotten His people, nor His good creation. He would deliver. Don’t miss our “The Awaited One” series this Christmas season at Radiant.

In the first sermon from this series, Pastor Lee dives into several Old Testament scriptures to unpack the origins of the Christmas story in a way you've maybe never thought of before.

In this stand-alone sermon to kick off the month of December, Jon Zondervan shares a word out of Colossians 3 on gratefulness.

Gratefulness doesn't come naturally.

Gratefulness begins with seeing God as good.

Gratefulness isn't false happiness.

Gratefulness is about perspective.

You were created to thrive in the presence of God. In our Flourish series, we’ll explore and unpack how God has designed us to grow, and what happens inside of us and our families when we plant ourselves deep in the root system of the local church.

In this sermon from Pastor Lee, we learn about how the legacy we build and leave behind is generational, global, and eternal.

Reward is what we send ahead to heaven. Legacy is what we leave behind here on earth.

Legacy is GENERATIONAL and goes beyond your sight.

Legacy is GLOBAL and goes beyond your reach.

Legacy is ETERNAL and goes beyond your life.

Legacy is not just leaving something for people, it’s leaving something in people.

You were created to thrive in the presence of God. In our Flourish series, we’ll explore and unpack how God has designed us to grow, and what happens inside of us and our families when we plant ourselves deep in the root system of the local church.

In order for each of us to grow up into mature disciples of Jesus, we need the place where strength is built. Don’t miss this important sermon from Pastor Lee.

Never underestimate your importance.

You’re far more important than you believe.

Your past, perspective, and giftings have shaped you.

Your life only makes sense in the context of the Church.

Never overestimate your importance.

You are gifted but not complete.

You need gifts to strengthen your gifts.

Myth: I go to church to hear the minister.

Fact: I am the church and I have leaders in my life that equip me to minister.

In this stand-alone sermon from Pastor Jimmy Evans, we learn about what it takes to have successful, God-honoring communication in your marriage.

Communication is the most important skill in marriage because it transcends every area of marriage and is essential for health & intimacy.

For effective communication to take place we must realize that there are different reasons for it and different levels we communicate on.

Keys to successful communication in marriage:

1. The right tone

2. Enough time

3. An atmosphere of trust

4. The truth spoken in love

5. A team spirit

Types of time needed for effective communication in marriage:

1. Proactive communication time

2. Personal communication time

3. Intimate communication time

Man and woman’s needs are different by God’s design.

Trust is the key ingredient that allows us to open our hearts to each other.

Truth without grace is mean. Grace without truth is meaningless. Truth and grace is medicine.

We have God-given differences that are there to make us stronger and better – but they only work when we understand and celebrate them.

Commit to:

1. The right tone

2. Enough time

3. Creating an atmosphere of trust

4. Speaking the truth in love

5. Creating a team spirit

as permanent, inviolable standards of communication.

You were created to thrive in the presence of God. In our Flourish series, we’ll explore and unpack how God has designed us to grow, and what happens inside of us and our families when we plant ourselves deep in the root system of the local church.

In this sermon, Pastor Lee shares on community and the importance of having relationships, vision, values, and a Godly worldview.

Whatever and whomever you identify with most is your community.

You can tell who you are really in community with based on how you live your life.

You can’t follow the way of the world and the way of Jesus at the same time.

You have to set the direction of your heart.

What do you believe about yourself and the world around you?

What’s your vision? What are you living for?

What are your values? What is important to you?

Surround yourself with those with wisdom.

You need to stand up out of the seat of the scoffer.

You need to turn around toward the right direction.

You need to walk against the grain and be counter-cultural.