Be The Church | Together in Ministry

Be The Church Series | Together in Ministry | Ephesians 4: 11- 16 | Pastor Joey Zorina

How is Gospel unity expressed in a local church?  Paul writes that gospel unity between Jews and Gentiles now results in ministry.  The gospel not only takes away the barrier between races, but it now results in service in the body.  And so here are key insights we’re going to follow from our passage today:-  

a) The saints who do the work of ministry.   b) The Son who leads us into maturity.   c) The body that builds itself up in love.  

Be The Church | Together As One Body

Be The Church | Together As One Body | 1 Cor. 12: 21-31 | Pastor Joey Zorina

As we start our 5 weeks series, we turn to 1 Cor. 12: 12- 31. Those who are united individually to Christ are called members of one body. And yet we see diversity of gifts and functions within one body. Follow along as we look at the 3 insights on being one body in Christ. In our passage, we see that: a) God chose us to be members of one body. b) God gives greater honor to the weaker members. c) God gives us different gifts in the body.

Look! I Am Doing A New Thing!

Isaiah 43: 15—21 | Year End Sermon | Look! I Am Doing A New Thing! | Pastor Joey Zorina

In this year end stand alone sermon, we turn to Isaiah 43: 15—21 where God reminds the Israelites of who He is and what He has done for them in the past. Often times, our past experiences can color our perception of what God is doing in the present. The Israelites were not to hold on to past victories as though God can no longer do those things today and tomorrow. As we look forward to a new year, we hear God saying from this passage:- a) Remember who I Am. b). Forget the former things. c) Look to Christ for a new thing.

This Christmas Child | A Sign That Is Opposed

Christmas | Luke 2: 21- 35 | A Sign That Is Opposed | Pastor Joey Zorina

What’s the real meaning of Christmas? If you ask your friends in Japan, you will get very different answers. But this story in Luke’s Gospel shatters our popular understanding of Christmas. If Christmas is about Jesus, why did He come? Follow along as we answer that question in three insights:- a) Jesus came to fulfill the law for us. b) Jesus came to bring salvation for all peoples. c) Jesus came to bring true peace with the sword.

Gospel Self-Examination

2 Corinthians Series | Ch. 13: 1- 10 | Pastor Joey Zorina

In this episode of our series, we turn to the final chapter, where Paul talks about the importance of self-examination. What is the difference between Gospel self-examination and introspection? Follow along as we learn from 3 insights: a) The evidence that points to us. b) The test Jesus passed for us. c) The authority that builds us up.

Christ's Power in Our Weakness

In his episode of our series, we turn to the famous chapter 12, where Paul speaks of a thorn in the flesh and boasts in his weaknesses rather than in his strengths. Thorns are painful. Thorns make us ache and long for paradise. Thorns remind us of our weaknesses. But weaknesses make us dependent. Follow along as we look into 3 insights to unpack how Christ’s power is made perfect in our weaknesses. a) The experiences that make us proud. b) The thorns that keep us humble. c) The power of Christ perfected in us.

A Pure Virgin To Christ

2 Corinthians Series | Ch. 11: 1-11 | Pastor Joey Zorina

In this episode of our series, Paul as a loving parent is afraid that his children would be led astray from their devotion to Christ. The false teachers had gained momentum in Corinth and were proclaiming another Jesus. Beliefs are so powerful that they can build us up or damage us. Follow along as we look at (a) The lies we entertain in our thoughts. (b) The different spirit that misleads us. (c). The truth of Christ that liberates us.

The Light of The Gospel

2 Corinthians Series | Pastor Joey Zorina | ch. 4: 1-6

In this episode of 2 Corinthians series, we turn to ch. 4: 1-6, there Paul talks about how, despite all his sufferings, he did not lose heart. What was it that encouraged Paul? What kept him moving forward? Follow along as we look into 3 insights: a) The open statement of truth we're called to live by. b) The Satanic veil that blinds the unbelieving mind. c) The glory of God that shines in the face of Christ.