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Sunday sermons from Campus Light College Church — a church for college students at Rutgers University and Princeton University. Check out our website at campuslight.org

  1. May 11

    Equipped in the Word (Acts 6-8)

    Xunkai brings us a message on how the early church expanded through a new generation of leaders featured in the book of Acts. We explore the story of Stephen and Philip, two early church leaders and how they were equipped in the word: Stephen to challenge religious misconceptions and defend his faith during persecution and Philip to bring the gospel to marginalized groups and individuals from different cultures. As we enter into the summer break, let's commit to staying rooted in God's Word so that we are better equipped to fulfill the Great Commission.

    28 min

  2. May 6

    Beyond Silver and Gold (Acts 3:1-10)

    Jon brings us our message for our last Sunday on campus for the semester on Acts 3. We explore why silver and gold are often just cover-ups for our true brokenness and how the relentless cycle of chasing status leaves us more exhausted and lonelier than ever. Drawing from the story of the lame beggar and Jon's own testimony of hitting rock bottom, we discuss the power of Jesus-driven ministry—the simple yet profound act of making eye contact, extending a hand, and offering the only name that actually heals.

    33 min

  3. Apr 27

    The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)

    This week, Jordan brings us a message on the Great Commission and its role as our defining purpose for life after Easter. Jordan argues that salvation in Christ is inextricably linked to a calling, asserting that every believer is qualified to share the gospel regardless of our perceived inadequacies. By contrasting our small personal ambitions with God's grander mission of making disciples in all nations, Jordan encourages us to view ourselves as essential links in a historical chain of faith. The book of Acts also emphasizes that the church serves as a communal witness, rather than just a collection of individuals, tasked with reaching local and global communities. Ultimately, Jordan challenges us to move past hesitation and doubt to embrace a life of ministry through sharing our testimony to others.

    24 min

  4. Apr 21

    Peter's Reinstatement (John 21:1-19)

    We finish our John message series as Jon brings us a message on John 21, the story of Peter's reinstatement after his denial of Jesus. Jon explores why we often run back to the "familiar" when we feel discouraged or disqualified, how Jesus handles our shame not with condemnation, but by inviting us into a deeper relationship, and the shift from an immature, self-serving life to a mature, sacrificial life marked by the call to "tend my sheep".

    37 min

  5. Apr 13

    Doubting Thomas (John 20:19-29)

    This week, following Easter, Nick continues in our sermon series through the book of John. This time, the focus is on the spiritual transformation of the apostle Thomas from a doubter into a devoted apostle as highlighted in John 20. Nick highlights how Thomas’s demand for physical evidence was met with Jesus' patience and grace rather than condemnation. Jesus’s tender response to Thomas' doubt served as a catalyst for Thomas to recognize his own need for forgiveness and reconciliation. As we see Thomas' doubt and skepticism turn into a personal relational surrender to God's mercy, we find the fuel for how Thomas would go on to spread the Christian message as far as India. Therefore, we too can come to Jesus to wrestle with our own uncertainties, find the grace and mercy offered to us, and find our lives transformed by and for the sake of the Gospel.

    35 min

  6. Apr 9

    Easter: Mary Magdalene (John 20:1-18)

    Happy Easter! This Sunday, Jon brings us a message focused on hope amidst the painful storms of life by diving into the biblical story of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb after Jesus has been crucified and resurrected. Jon reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus serves as the ultimate victory over the finality of death. We all have a story or know someone who has gone through grief, and Jon expands on the idea that human tears reveal a deep longing for eternity and a home where one is fully known and loved. Ultimately, we can have confidence in the resurrection as a historical event, but we can also live with joy and forgiveness in our hearts knowing that our eternity is set through Christ's conquering of death.

    36 min

  7. Mar 30

    Peter's Denial of Jesus (John 18:1-27)

    As we prepare for Passion Week, Xunkai brings us a message this Sunday exploring the biblical narrative of Jesus’s arrest and Peter’s denial to illustrate the tension between human frailty and divine grace. Xunkai describes how Peter transitioned from an all-in follower of Jesus to a fearful bystander who prioritized personal safety over his commitment to Christ. The message highlights that spiritual failure often begins with a gradual drift toward comfort and worldly security, with our verbal denial catching up to what we've already been acting out. However, the core of the text emphasizes that Jesus anticipates human sin and failure and offers a path to restoration through honest repentance. Ultimately, we can choose Peter's response by relying on the power of the cross and forgiveness rather than our own strength, finding refreshment in a faith that persists even after failure.

    27 min

  8. Mar 23

    Jesus' Final Prayer (John 17)

    Welcome back from Spring Break! In our first sermon back, Jordan brings us a message on Jesus’ final prayer in John 17, otherwise known as the high priestly prayer. The prayer highlights Jesus' prayer priorities shortly before His crucifixion, and Jordan explores three primary themes: the expression of divine glory, the pursuit of holiness in a secular world, and the challenge of Christian unity. Rather than praying for personal comfort in light of His upcoming suffering, Jesus is shown as praying for his followers to be sanctified by truth and to reflect God’s character through their communal love. The message challenges us to move away from individualistic faith and instead embrace a mission-driven life anchored in the church. Jesus' prayer is not merely a historical text, but defines purpose and identity and is an active intercession for believers today.

    23 min
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Sunday sermons from Campus Light College Church — a church for college students at Rutgers University and Princeton University. Check out our website at campuslight.org

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  • Creator
    Campus Light College Church
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
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