Sermons Archives: April 2025

Embracing Freedom From Condemnation

Posted on Apr 22, 2025 | Download

In the journey of faith, one of the most liberating truths we can embrace is found in Romans 8:1: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." This profound statement is not just a theological concept but a life-transforming reality for every believer. Let's explore how this truth can impact our daily lives through a four-part reflection. Understanding No Condemnation The idea of "no condemnation" is foundational to our identity in Christ. To be "in Christ" means that our standing before God is not based on our own merits but on the finished work of Jesus. This truth liberates us from the guilt and shame that often accompany our shortcomings. When we internalize that our justification is secured by Christ, we can live in the freedom He provides, free from the accusations of the enemy and our own self-condemnation. Reflect: How often do you find yourself feeling condemned by your own failures? Remember, your justification is not based on your performance but on Christ's sacrifice. The Role of the Holy Spirit Romans 8:2 tells us, "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made us free from the law of sin and death." The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in our sanctification, empowering us to overcome the flesh and live a life pleasing to God. Imagine a relay race where the Holy Spirit is running the third leg, guiding and empowering us to finish strong. This partnership with the Spirit is essential for living out our freedom in Christ. Reflect: How does the Holy Spirit empower you to live free from the law of sin and death? Are there areas in your life where you need to rely more on His strength? Living in Freedom Romans 8:4 speaks of fulfilling the righteous requirement of the law by walking according to the Spirit. This freedom is not a license to live as we please but an empowerment to live righteously. Walking in the Spirit means surrendering our carnal desires and allowing the Spirit to lead us. It's about living in the freedom and righteousness that God has provided, not by our own might, but through the Spirit's power. Reflect: Are there areas in your life where you are still living carnally? How can you surrender those areas to the Spirit? Embracing Your Identity in Christ Romans 8:16-17 reminds us that we are children of God and heirs with Christ. This identity shapes our perspective on life, challenges, and struggles. As part of God's family, we are loved and secure, and nothing can separate us from His love. Embracing this identity allows us to live confidently, knowing that we are heirs to His promises and participants in His divine nature. Reflect: How does your identity as a child of God impact your daily life? Are you living confidently in this truth? In conclusion, the truth of no condemnation in Christ is a powerful foundation for our faith. By understanding our position in Christ, relying on the Holy Spirit, living in freedom, and embracing our identity, we can walk in the fullness of life that God intends for us. Let this truth transform your heart and mind, leading you to a deeper relationship with Him. Prayer: Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts, acknowledging the incredible gift of freedom and grace that You have given us through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank You for the assurance that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. Help us to live in the fullness of this truth, free from guilt and shame, and empowered by Your Spirit. Holy Spirit, guide us daily as we seek to walk according to Your leading. Strengthen us to overcome the desires of the flesh and to live lives that reflect Your righteousness. May we continually set our minds on things above, embracing our identity as Your beloved children and heirs with Christ. Lord, we ask for Your wisdom and strength to live out our faith boldly and confidently, knowing that we are secure in Your love. Let our lives be a testament to Your grace and a beacon of hope to those around us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. To watch the full message called "Sanctified By The Spirit" CLICK HERE.

The Biggest Story: Cover Your Mouth- April 19th/20th

Posted on Apr 20, 2025 | 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: Cover Your Mouth The Story of Job (Part 2) Job 38-42 I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. JOB 42:2 [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0ctRA00VFM" align="center"][vc_column_text]1.Whom do you normally talk to when things are hard? When Job talked to his friends and wife, what was some of the bad advice he got? When he talked to God, what did he learn? Who helped Job the most? Takeaway: When things are hard, we should talk to God. 2. Job lost his health, wealth, and family, but what did he never lose? Even when Job was given back health, wealth, and family, what do you think was his greatest treasure? Can anything separate us from God? How does that make you feel? Takeaway: The best blessing is not health, wealth, or family, but it is God himself. 3. What were some of the questions God asked Job? Is anyone like God—creating all things and caring for them? Should we think we know more than God or trust him? Why? Takeaway: God alone created and cares for every person, place, and thing in the universe. [/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 Hard Life and a Good God- April 12th/13th

Posted on Apr 13, 2025 | 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 Hard Life and a Good God The Story of Job (Part 1) Job 1 The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. JOB 1:21 [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WouAIGfl8zA" align="center"][vc_column_text]1.How did God describe Job? Did being a good and righteous man keep him from suffering bad things? What can we learn from that? Takeaway: Even God’s good people may suffer bad things. 2. What bad things happened to Job? What did Satan think Job would do when these bad things happened? What did Job actually do instead? What should we do when bad things happen to us? Takeaway: Even when bad things happen, we should trust and praise the Lord. 3. When Satan took away all the good things in Job’s life, did he stop trusting God? How did Satan first tempt Jesus? How did Jesus respond? How was Jesus tempted when he was on the cross? What did he do? What are some ways that Satan might tempt us? How do we resist him when he tempts us? Takeaway: When Satan tempts us, we can resist him like Jesus and Job did. [/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: More Than A Pretty Face- April 5th/6th

Posted on Apr 6, 2025 | 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: More Than A Pretty Face The Story of Esther Esther 1-4 Who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this? ESTHER 4:14 [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wONBIBCf76Y" align="center"][vc_column_text]1.Who is the enemy of God’s people in this story? What does he plan to do to them? Who else have been enemies of God’s people in the Old Testament? Takeaway: God’s people have always had enemies. 2. Why do you think God made Esther to be queen in Persia? How did God use Esther to save the Jews from their enemy Haman? Takeaway: God always has a plan to save his people. 3. Jesus’s enemies had him crucified, but how did God use their evil plan to save his people? What three big enemies did Jesus defeat on the cross? Takeaway: Jesus destroyed Satan, sin, and death. [/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]

Free from Addiction

Posted on Apr 2, 2025 | Download

Scripture Reading: Romans 6:6-7 "For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—because anyone who has died has been set free from sin." Reflection Addictions can feel like chains that bind us, holding us captive and preventing us from living the life God intended for us. Whether it's a substance, a behavior, or a thought pattern, addictions can dominate our lives and lead us away from the freedom we have in Christ. However, the good news is that through Jesus, we have the power to break free from these chains. In Romans 6, Paul reminds us that our old self was crucified with Christ. This means that the power of sin, which includes addictions, has been broken. We are no longer slaves to sin because we have been set free through the death and resurrection of Jesus. This freedom is not just a future promise but a present reality for those who are in Christ. Breaking free from addiction begins with recognizing that we are dead to sin and alive in Christ. This is a spiritual truth that we must reckon with daily. It involves a conscious decision to no longer let sin reign in our bodies and to present ourselves to God as instruments of righteousness. Here are some steps to help you break free from addiction: Acknowledge the Problem: The first step to overcoming any addiction is to admit that it exists. Denial only keeps us in bondage. Confess your struggle to God and ask for His help. Rely on God's Strength: Understand that you cannot overcome addiction in your own strength. Depend on the power of the Holy Spirit to help you resist temptation and make godly choices. Immerse Yourself in God's Word: The Word of God is transformative. As you read and meditate on Scripture, it will renew your mind and help you see yourself as God sees you—free and victorious. Seek Accountability: Find a trusted friend, mentor, or support group who can walk with you on this journey. Accountability provides encouragement and helps keep you on track. Pray Continually: Prayer is a powerful tool in breaking free from addiction. Pray for strength, wisdom, and perseverance. Ask God to fill you with His peace and joy. Remember, breaking free from addiction is a process. It may not happen overnight, but with God's help, you can experience true freedom. Application Questions: What steps can you take today to acknowledge and confront any addictions or habitual sins in your life? How can immersing yourself in God's Word and prayer help you in your journey to freedom from addiction? Who can you reach out to for accountability and support as you seek to break free from addiction? Prayer: Heavenly Father, I come before You today, acknowledging my struggles and the chains of addiction that have held me captive. I thank You for the truth of Your Word, which declares that I am no longer a slave to sin because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Lord, I ask for Your strength and guidance as I seek to break free from these chains. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, empowering me to resist temptation and to walk in the freedom You have given me. Help me to immerse myself in Your Word, allowing it to transform my mind and renew my spirit. Surround me with godly people who can support and hold me accountable on this journey. I pray for Your peace to guard my heart and mind, and for Your joy to be my strength. Thank You, Lord, for Your unfailing love and grace. I trust in Your power to deliver me and to lead me into a life of righteousness and freedom. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.