Sermons Archives: August 2025

The Biggest Story: The Sermon That Was- August 23rd/24th

Posted on Aug 24, 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: The Sermon That Was The Story of the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5-7 Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. MATTHEW 7:12 [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tLMF6shOLE" align="center"][vc_column_text]1.What did Jesus tell his disciples was the reason he came? What was Jesus doing on the mountain? Why do you think Jesus focuses so much on himself when he taught? Takeaway: Jesus came to preach the good news, and his message focused on himself as Lord and Savior. 2. Where was Moses when he gave the Ten Commandments? Where was Jesus when he gave the Sermon on the Mount? What were some commands Jesus gave in the Sermon on the Mount? Takeaway: Jesus, like Moses, gave God’s law to God’s people on a mountain. 3. How did Moses and the prophets know what God wanted them to say to the people? What was different when Jesus spoke God’s word? Why did Jesus not need God to tell him what to say? Takeaway: Unlike Moses and the prophets, when Jesus preached, he spoke God’s word directly and with authority. [/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 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 Sin That Wasn’t- August 16th/17th

Posted on Aug 17, 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: The Sin That Wasn't The Story of Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness Matthew 4 You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve. MATTHEW 4:10 [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hekccwDMApI" align="center"][vc_column_text]1.What were some ways that Jesus’s life was similar to Israel’s? What happened to both of them in the wilderness? How did Jesus’s temptations end differently? Takeaway: Jesus relived Israel’s story and got it right. 2.How did Satan first tempt Jesus? What did Jesus use to resist? What was the second temptation? How did Jesus respond? And what was the third temptation? Did Jesus give in? What did he say to Satan? Takeaway: Jesus resisted Satan’s temptation through the Word of God. 3.Did Jesus stop being tempted by Satan after he left the wilderness? What was the final temptation he experienced? What does it mean for all of us that Jesus did not leave the cross but stayed and died? Takeaway: Because Jesus passed the final test on the cross, we can be saved. [/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 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 Pointer and the Point- August 9th/10th

Posted on Aug 10, 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: The Pointer and the Point The Story of John the Baptist Matthew 3 Repent and believe in the gospel. MARK 1:15 [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr_BiSWvsgs" align="center"][vc_column_text]1.Who were some of the Old Testament prophets? What funny clothes did Elijah wear? Who did Malachi say would come before the Lord came to earth? How did John the Baptist’s clothes show he was that special prophet? Takeaway: John the Baptist fulfilled the prophecy that a prophet like Elijah would come to prepare the way of the Lord. 2.What was the message that John preached? What did John tell people to do to show that they had repented? How did baptizing people prepare the way for Jesus? Takeaway: John baptized as a sign people had confessed and repented of their sin. 3. Why did John baptize people? What did he say when Jesus came to be baptized? Why did Jesus say he must be baptized? What did God say and do to show he was pleased by Jesus’s baptism? Takeaway: Jesus’s baptism revealed God’s plan to cleanse people of their sins through Jesus. [/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 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: Wise Men, Smart Move- August 2nd/3rd

Posted on Aug 3, 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: Wise Men, Smart Move The Story of Happy Magi and Unhappy Herod Matthew 2 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! PSALM 150:6 [/vc_column_text][divider line_type="Full Width Line" line_thickness="1" divider_color="default"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-qsv_r2Rio" align="center"][vc_column_text]1.How long did God say his promised King would rule? What people do we see come worship the King of the Jews in today’s story? What does this show us about God’s promise that all nations would worship Israel’s King? Takeaway: The wise men show that God is keeping his promise that all nations will worship Israel’s King. 2.What did the wise men come to do? Why? What should Herod and the people of Jerusalem have done when they learned the promised King had been born? Why? What should we do? Why? Takeaway: Jesus deserves our worship. 3. What did Herod want to do to Jesus? Why? Why can’t anyone stop Jesus from saving and ruling over his people? Is Jesus still King today? Will his kingdom ever end? Takeaway: Jesus is the forever King. [/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 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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