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APR 9

260405 Free to Choose

True spiritual maturity is found in moving beyond a relationship with God defined by needs and wants to one anchored in free will and choice. While God faithfully meets our basic needs to deliver us from the "slavery" of survival, His ultimate desire is for us to relate to Him as free sons and daughters who act out of voluntary devotion rather than necessity. Just as Nehemiah chose to rebuild Jerusalem without a direct divine command or personal crisis, we are invited to exercise a godly ambition that originates in our own hearts. Matthew 6; Deuteronomy 15; Nehemiah 1-2; 1 Corinthians 9; Philippians 1 NYC Sunday Sermon | April 5, 2026

1h 2m
APR 6

260329 The Testimony of Righteousness

Righteousness is not merely a moral attribute but a tangible form of spiritual power. When we perform acts of integrity—such as returning a poor man’s pledge or giving alms like Cornelius—we are accruing a memorial of righteousness that carries weight in the heavens. Like a pendulum raised to its peak, these quiet sacrifices build a storehouse of potential that can be converted into action. The Lord desires that we understand this dynamic so that we can make full use of the spiritual power available to us. Deuteronomy 24; Acts 10; Romans 1; Genesis 15; Luke 7; James 5; Mark 5; Luke 5 NYC Sunday Sermon | March 29, 2026

1h 3m
APR 5

260322 Unique Love

In different areas of our lives, we can easily become one of many: one of many students, employees, citizens, customers, residents, etc. But to God, we each hold a unique place in His heart and He desires to relate to us in a way that can’t be replicated or replaced. When we recognize this about our relationship with God, it also becomes easier to love others in the same way that God loves them—not generally, but individually. Gomer was not just another prostitute, she was someone deeply loved by God, and Hosea was invited to share in this love. Epaphroditus was not just another worker to God, and neither was he to Paul. Sharing in God’s unique love for others opens up a door to intimacy that would not otherwise be possible. Isaiah 52-53; Exodus 33; 1 Timothy 5; Mark 9; Philippians 2; Hosea 1 NYC Sunday Sermon | March 22, 2026

55 min
MAR 23

260315 Dignity: The Bedrock of the Soul

Many times, the healing that Jesus offers us restores not only our bodies, but our souls. Suffering over long periods of time can take a toll on us such that our dignity begins to erode, and it becomes harder for us to believe that we are valuable in God’s eyes. When Jesus encounters the leper, He does not just heal him, He emphasizes that God desires to heal him, and in doing so, restores a dignity that had been lost. As we relate to others, we have a responsibility to build up our neighbors, while at the same time, not tearing ourselves down. When we choose to reinforce one another’s dignity, our breakthroughs are no longer fragile, but become the stable ground from which we truly worship and encounter God. Acts 3; Matthew 8; Matthew 23; 1 Peter 3; Proverbs 31 NYC Sunday Sermon | March 15, 2026

1h 5m
MAR 21

260308 What is Mine is Yours

True relationship with God is not measured by the "mighty works" we perform or the hours we log in service to Him, but by the alignment of our hearts with His. It is possible to be an "employee" of the Kingdom, using God’s power and gifts while remaining a stranger to Him, but we are called to a deeper intimacy. Like the bondservant in Exodus 21, our relationship can transition from being one of transaction, to one of sonship—where our interests become one and the same. This intimacy can also be experienced in our relationships with other people as we learn to love our neighbors as ourselves. When we tear down the “fences” of self-interest, seeking the good of our neighbor becomes synonymous with seeking our own good, and in that place our relationships become grounded in true loyalty and devotion. Matthew 7; Exodus 21; Luke 10; Luke 15; Proverbs 3; Philippians 2; Proverbs 17 NYC Sunday Sermon | March 8, 2026

56 min
MAR 10

260301 Sincere Faith

The story of Ananias and Sapphira teaches us a very important lesson: the only faith that is acceptable to God is an authentic one. The Lord is not interested in a version of ourselves that is contrived or curated for the eyes of men; He’s interested in a sincere faith that is consistent regardless of who is watching. It is easy to forget that all that we will give an account for all that we say and do. It is the grace of God, however, that allows us to reckon with the weight of our decisions so that we would not delude ourselves into hypocrisy. Only the work of the Holy Spirit can keep us in the fear of the Lord so that our hearts would be pure and our actions true before Him. Acts 4-5; Mark 12; Luke 20; Jude; Genesis 3; Micah 4; Philippians 2 NYC Sunday Sermon | March 1, 2026

56 min
MAR 7

260222 Sanctifying the Mixture

Life often feels like a complex mixture of the good and the broken, leading us to dismiss certain parts of our history as worthless or distracting from our ultimate purpose. However, the Scriptures reveal that small things, whether good or bad, can have a large impact on our direction, acting like rudders that guide the entire course of our lives. God frequently uses the “seeds" of our youth—planted through our unique upbringing, specific trials, and even our cultural backgrounds—as levers to propel us into our future. Instead of running away from a mixed or painful past, we are invited to trust God as He refines and sanctifies our experiences. James 3; Matthew 7; Genesis 37 NYC Sunday Sermon | February 22, 2026

48 min
FEB 28

260215 Times and Seasons

God has ordained specific times and seasons for every purpose, and these are determined by His divine timeline rather than our own human milestones. While we often struggle with delays, the life of Abraham reveals that God can use our trials—even our "barren" seasons—to preserve us from the consequences of our own weakness. True maturity comes when we refuse to let worldly success or human influence claim credit for our lives, choosing instead to trust in God’s providence alone. When we yield to His sovereign timing, we find a path that is unentangled from the systems of man and entirely sustained by His grace. Genesis 1; Galatians 6; Ecclesiastes 3; Romans 5; Genesis 12-14 NYC Sunday Sermon | February 15, 2026

56 min

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2023 - 2026
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