What does it mean to be saved in hope? In this powerful message, Pastor Dave takes us on a journey through Romans 8, exploring one of the most beloved chapters in the Bible.

Just as Jesus walked over 1,440 miles between Galilee and Jerusalem during his lifetime, we too are on a journey—waiting, hoping, and sometimes groaning as we travel the road God has called us to walk.

In Romans 8:18-27, Paul uses the image of groaning three times: creation groans, we groan, and even the Holy Spirit groans. But this groaning isn't hopeless—it's like the groaning of childbirth, filled with expectation and the promise of new life.

Key Truths:

• There is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1)
• Nothing can separate us from God's love (Romans 8:38-39)
• We are saved in hope—standing on our tiptoes, looking expectantly to the future

Through the moving story of Ruth Graham's return home after two failed marriages and her father Billy Graham's welcoming embrace, we discover what God is truly like: a Father waiting with open arms to say "Welcome home."

The Challenge: What are you standing on your tiptoes to see? Hope that is seen is no hope at all. True hope is waiting patiently for what we do not yet have—with joyful expectation.

Join us as we begin a new series on the parables of Jesus, exploring the powerful teaching of the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13. This message challenges us to examine the condition of our hearts and asks: What kind of soil are you?This Valentine's week message reminds us that our hearts need more than physical health—they need spiritual transformation. Are you ready for a heart transplant?Challenge: Read Matthew 13 this week. Listen to one chapter of the Gospels daily, or even just one verse. Let the seed of God's Word take root in your heart.#Parables #MatthewChapter13 #ParableOfTheSower #ChristianSermon #BibleStudy

In this episode of Seed of Faith from the Seed Christian Fellowship, Pastor Dave explores the theme of a living hope in a new sermon series on hope. Drawing from Psalm 71, Hosea 2:14-17, and 1 Peter 1:1-9, he shows how God transforms the "Valley of Achor"—a place of trouble and despair—into a door of hope through His mercy and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This living hope is not mere wishful thinking but a confident, dynamic expectation rooted in Christ's victory over death, offering believers an imperishable inheritance and joy amid trials. Pastor Dave illustrates this with powerful stories, including Billy Graham's unwavering hope in heaven, a burned boy's renewed will to live, personal family redemption, and the transformative "brownie of hope" given to Little Annie (Anne Sullivan). Listeners are encouraged to look expectantly toward Christ, hang the "red cord" of hope for others, and remember that if God raised Jesus from the dead, nothing is impossible for Him. Join us to discover how this living hope sustains us in troubling times and points us to eternal glory.

Ever wonder why Jesus told stories instead of just straight facts? In this powerful message, Pastor Dave kicks off our new series 'Preferable Wearable Sharable Parables' with the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13. Discover how the seed of God's Word lands in different 'soils' of our hearts—and what it takes for it to produce a massive harvest in your life!

Jesus sat in a boat, teaching crowds on the shore: 'He who has ears, let him hear!' Are you listening? This is about repentance, forgiveness, and truly seeing the Kingdom of Heaven near us today.

Watch now and let these parables become wearable in your daily walk and sharable with others!

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In this sermon from Pastor Dave at Seed Christian Fellowship, he launches a series on hope leading toward Lent and Easter, emphasizing hope as a vital companion to faith and love (1 Corinthians 13:13) and a confident expectation in God’s promises rather than mere wishful thinking. He contrasts the widespread discouragement in the world—quoting Howard Hendricks on it as Satan’s “anesthetic” that enables deeper spiritual damage—with biblical hope as the foundation of faith (Hebrews 11:1). Sharing a personal low point in 1998 when pastoring a conflicted Missouri church scarred by scandal, where anger was projected onto his wife making services unsafe for her, Pastor Dave describes how a Third Day concert performance of “My Hope Is You” restored their hope through the Holy Spirit, prompting them to stand and reaffirm trust in God. He highlights Psalms as rich sources of hope, cites Old Testament figures who persevered through trials by anchoring in God’s word, and invites listeners facing despair, darkness, or loss to rediscover resurrection-powered hope in Christ—defined in his acronym as “Heaven’s One Promise” (Immanuel leading to eternity)—urging daily Psalm reading, prayer, and placing ultimate trust in Jesus for renewed strength, peace, and purpose.

Kick off 2026 with fresh hope! In this powerful message from The Seed Christian Fellowship in Rancho Cucamonga, Pastor Dave reminds us that God has not forgotten you—He has good plans to prosper you, give you hope, and a future (Jeremiah 29:11).Whether you're feeling forgotten, in "exile," facing giants, or starting a new chapter, this sermon encourages: Seek God with all your heart—He will be found by you. Trust His "I" statements in Scripture—He redeems, calls, saves, and completes.

In this week's Seed of Faith radio message, Pastor Dave explores the story of the twelve spies sent into the Promised Land (Numbers 13–14) and draws a powerful life lesson from one small but life-changing word: “but”. While ten of the spies gave a faithless report saying, “The land flows with milk and honey… but the people are powerful… we seemed like grasshoppers,” Joshua and Caleb placed their “but” in the right place: “But the Lord is with us.” Pastor Dave powerfully contrasts the words “not able” (meaning incapable, weak, defeated) with “notable” (remarkable, distinguished, significant) — the only difference being the placement of one space. He challenges listeners to stop letting the “giants” in their lives (health issues, financial problems, fear, past failures) convince them they are “not able,” and instead become “notable” by keeping God in the equation. As we begin 2026 with a clean slate, the message is clear: where you place your “but” determines whether you live defeated or victorious — choose to say “But God is with us… But God is able.”

In this powerful New Year's sermon from The Seed church, Pastor David kicks off 2026 with an inspiring call to "Jump into God's mix" — embracing what God is doing anew in our lives, families, work, and church community. Drawing from Proverbs 22:1 ("A good name is more desirable than great riches"), the Baptism of the Lord (Matthew 3, John 1), and stories of name changes in Scripture (Simon to Peter, Abram to Abraham), he urges us to let go of past sins and burdens — symbolized by dropping black stones into the sea during communion — and step into fresh identity in Christ. Jesus is always "passing by," calling ordinary people like the disciples from Bethsaida to "Come" and "Follow me" with imperative urgency. Forget what lies behind; strain forward to a new chapter as followers of Christ (Christians), receiving a new name of confidence, joy, and purpose (echoing Revelation 2:17's white stone). Through communion, release the old, claim your word of intention for the year, and live out a reputation that honors God above all else.

In this message from Pastor Dave of the Seed Christian Fellowship, the focus is on the significance of baptism as seen in Matthew 3:1–17, where John the Baptist calls for repentance and prepares the way for Jesus, who is baptized to fulfill all righteousness, resulting in the heavens opening, the Spirit descending like a dove, and God's voice declaring, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." Amid debates over modes—immersion, pouring, sprinkling, or even humorous anecdotes like fire-hose baptisms or Ollie's "conversion" from beef to fish—Pastor Dave emphasizes that the form is secondary; baptism is an outward sign of inward spiritual realities worked by the Holy Spirit: death to sin and resurrection to new life, cleansing and forgiveness of sins, regeneration and renewal, and adoption or engrafting as beloved sons and daughters into God's family. Drawing from personal stories, including a powerful Andean river baptism and a young man's spontaneous decision to be baptized, he urges listeners to remember who they are in Christ—forgiven, renewed, and loved by the Father—echoing the call to Simba in The Lion King: "Remember who you are. You are more than you have become," inviting all, whether baptized or not, to embrace this new beginning in the new year through faith in Jesus.

In this inspiring message from Jordan Laemmlen at The Seed Christian Fellowship, explore the powerful promise of Psalm 29:11: “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” Jordan unpacks how God’s unmatched power—thundering over creation like in Psalm 29—brings deep, unshakable peace, not through our own efforts but through surrender to Him. Drawing from UFC fighter Jalin Turner’s journey of emptiness, retirement at 29, and triumphant return filled with Christ-centered confidence, alongside biblical examples like David facing Goliath and Stephen’s peaceful martyrdom, he reminds us: true strength and peace flow from trusting Jesus, not self-reliance. This isn’t a TED Talk—it’s real life with eternal stakes. Seek Him first, surrender today, and experience the strength and peace only Christ provides.Filmed at The Seed Christian Fellowship. Subscribe for more! #Psalm2911 #StrengthAndPeace #SeekGodFirst #GodsStrength #PrinceOfPeace #ChristianSermon #FaithOverFear #SurrenderToJesus #JesusIsEnough #TheSeedCF