Sermons

Put Off--Put On

Given by Paul Carter

The Days of Un-Leavened Bread picture putting Leavening - a type of sin - out of our lives. Putting off the Old Man! But they also show us we have to "put - on" , the symbolisms are not complete without both.

The Exodus: A Freedom Narrative?

Given by Ken Giese

Many have assumed that the story of the Exodus is primarily focused upon freedom . . . from oppression, from slavery, etc. But is that the whole story? When Moses delivered God’s message to Pharaoh – “Let My people go” – what were God’s expectations of Israel once they were freed? The answer may surprise you.

Woven for Glory: The Process Behind the Radiance

Given by Nick Slaughter

Revelation 19 describes the Bride clothed in fine linen—clean and bright. But linen wasn’t just fabric—it was a process. In this message, walk step-by-step through how linen is made, from retting to weaving to finishing—and discover surprising qualities you’ve likely never heard before. More than historical trivia, the flax-to-linen journey mirrors the deep spiritual transformation God...

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Given by David Gatley

James 1:13-14 tells us that God does not tempt us but that we are tempted by our own desires. And the model prayer in Matthew 6 tells us to pray for God's help to avoid temptation. What additional steps can we take to steer clear of temptation and sin?

The Gift of a Fresh Start

Given by Pat Sinon

On the Last Day of Unleavened Bread, tradition commemorates Israel's Red Sea crossing, symbolizing baptism and a fresh start (1 Corinthians 10:1-4). This event highlights leaving sin behind and embracing renewal through Christ. Exodus 14 recounts Israel's miraculous escape, paralleling our spiritual deliverance and ultimate victory over sin and Satan. Luke 15's parables—the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and Prodigal Son—illustrate...

Continue in Sincerity and Truth

Given by Zach Smith

Paul instructs us to keep the feast with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. What about when the feast ends? This message looks at the interconnected nature of sincerity and truth and why we need their combined function in our lifelong spiritual transformation.

Manna, The Bread of Life

Given by Randal Salyer

We ought not to allow ourselves to descend into complaining and discontentment whereby we might despise the gift that God is giving us. But instead, remember that you and I have been delivered from the bondage of sin and have been made able to walk in newness of life, and that we are being offered our own promised land.

The Sin of Betrayal

Given by Mike Moore

Betrayal is one of the most grievous sins a person can commit; it was the sin that propelled the events of the Passover, leading to the death of Jesus Christ. Betrayal is a matter of life and death!

Lessons From Bread

Given by Ken Treybig

God says eating unleavened "bread of affliction" was to remind Israel of when they were freed from captivity and left Egypt. Let’s talk about bread today—leavened bread and unleavened bread, looking at some properties of physical bread and some unique features of yeast. What spiritual lessons can we see?