Sermons Archives: October 2024

The Biggest Story: A Tale of Two Goats- October 26/27

Posted on Oct 27, 2024 | Download

[vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] The Biggest Story: A Tale of Two Goats The Story of the Day of Atonement Leviticus 16 We have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. HEBREWS 10:10 [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_skzJzpfPhU" align="center"][vc_column_text]1.Who was allowed to enter the tabernacle to meet with God? How often could that person meet with God? How did he have to prepare? What does this tell us about God? Takeaway: God is holy. 2. Because our holy God cannot be in the presence of sin, how did he make it possible for the Israelites to be in relationship with him? What did the two goats symbolize for the Israelites about their sin? Takeaway: Through a substitute sacrifice, God forgives and forgets our sin. 3. How is Jesus like the two goats on the Day of Atonement? How is Jesus better than the two goats? Takeaway: Jesus is the ultimate substitute sacrifice. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column centered_text="true" column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] At Soma Church, we desire that every child will grow in their relationship with God, learn to hear His voice, and follow His calling on their lives. It’s a privilege to partner with parents in raising passionate disciples of Jesus. Missed a week of kids corner? No problem, you can get caught up below! [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="No Line"][nectar_btn size="small" button_style="regular" button_color_2="Accent-Color" icon_family="none" url="/kidscorner" text="Check Them Out"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

The Biggest Story: A Fancy Tent and a Foolish Cow- October 19/20

Posted on Oct 19, 2024 | Download

[vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] The Biggest Story: A Fancy Tent and a Foolish Cow The Story of the Tabernacle and the Golden Calf Exodus 32-34 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. 1 JOHN 5:21 [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GedZi43fkUQ" align="center"][vc_column_text]1.Why did the people of Israel create and worship their own gods? How did this break God’s commands? How should we worship God? Takeaway: We should worship God the way he commands us to. 2. What did the Israelites do to make God and Moses mad? How did God punish them for disobeying him? Takeaway: God is just; he punishes false worship. 3. When Moses asked God to not completely destroy the people for their sin, what did God decide? How does God respond to us when we say we are sorry for our sin? What does this show us about God? Takeaway: God is merciful; he forgives those who repent of their sin. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column centered_text="true" column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] At Soma Church, we desire that every child will grow in their relationship with God, learn to hear His voice, and follow His calling on their lives. It’s a privilege to partner with parents in raising passionate disciples of Jesus. Missed a week of kids corner? No problem, you can get caught up below! [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="No Line"][nectar_btn size="small" button_style="regular" button_color_2="Accent-Color" icon_family="none" url="/kidscorner" text="Check Them Out"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

The Biggest Story: The Way to Stay Free- October 12/13

Posted on Oct 12, 2024 | Download

[vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] The Biggest Story: The Way to Stay Free The Story of the Ten Commandments Exodus 19-20 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. . . . You shall have no other gods before me. EXODUS 20:2–3 [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBYAXR1EOlk" align="center"][vc_column_text]1.What did the people hear and see when God came down the mountain? How did the people respond? What does it tell us about God that both people and mountains tremble before him? Takeaway: God is holy and awesome. 2. Can you name the Ten Commandments? Whether you can or cannot, why is it important that we know them? How can we work on learning them? Takeaway: Freedom comes from obeying God’s commands, so we should know them. 3. Can any of us keep all of God’s commandments perfectly? Why should we go to God for help? How do you think God feels when we ask him for help? Takeaway: We need God’s help to obey his commands, and God happily helps us when we ask. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column centered_text="true" column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] At Soma Church, we desire that every child will grow in their relationship with God, learn to hear His voice, and follow His calling on their lives. It’s a privilege to partner with parents in raising passionate disciples of Jesus. Missed a week of kids corner? No problem, you can get caught up below! [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="No Line"][nectar_btn size="small" button_style="regular" button_color_2="Accent-Color" icon_family="none" url="/kidscorner" text="Check Them Out"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

The Biggest Story: Free At Last- October 5/6

Posted on Oct 6, 2024 | Download

[vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] The Biggest Story: Free At Last The Story of the Exodus Exodus 4-15 The blood shall be a sign for you. . . . And when I see the blood, I will pass over you. EXODUS 12:13 [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axnf5llKd5Q" align="center"][vc_column_text]1.What was Pharaoh’s response to God’s command to let his people go? What happened when he refused to obey? What does this teach us about how we should respond to God’s commands? Takeaway: God will punish all those who refuse to obey him, just as he punished the Egyptians. 2. How did we see God as more powerful than Pharaoh? How did we see God’s power over creation? What did God use His power to accomplish? Takeaway: God is all-powerful and nothing can stop him from delivering his people from evil. 3. What happened when the Israelites put the blood of a lamb over their doorpost? What are we saved from when we trust that the blood of Jesus perfectly covers our sin? How is Jesus like the lamb in our story? Takeaway: The blood of Jesus saves us from sin and death; he is the perfect Passover Lamb. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" scene_position="center" text_color="dark" text_align="left" overlay_strength="0.3" shape_divider_position="bottom" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column centered_text="true" column_padding="no-extra-padding" column_padding_position="all" background_color_opacity="1" background_hover_color_opacity="1" column_link_target="_self" column_shadow="none" column_border_radius="none" width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" tablet_text_alignment="default" phone_text_alignment="default" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid" bg_image_animation="none"][vc_column_text] At Soma Church, we desire that every child will grow in their relationship with God, learn to hear His voice, and follow His calling on their lives. It’s a privilege to partner with parents in raising passionate disciples of Jesus. Missed a week of kids corner? No problem, you can get caught up below! [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="No Line"][nectar_btn size="small" button_style="regular" button_color_2="Accent-Color" icon_family="none" url="/kidscorner" text="Check Them Out"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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