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Resonate Church exists to make disciples who make disciples by Enjoying Grace, Embodying Love and Engaging Culture.

Episodes

  • "Free from People Pleasing" with Ryan Kwon

    This episode from Resonate Church Sermons features Ryan Kwon and is titled "Free from People Pleasing".

  • "I Am Who I Am" with Nghia Tran

    This episode addresses imposter syndrome, explaining that the biblical solution lies in understanding God's revealed name "I AM WHO I AM." It highlights God's transcendence, immanence, and sufficiency, and how Jesus offers a new identity,…

  • "The Secret to 'Living Sent'" with Andrew Hoffman

    This sermon explores 'Living Sent' by emphasizing compassion for others' struggles, inspired by Jesus' view of the crowds. It introduces the BLESS method—Begin with prayer, Listen with care, Eat together, Serve with love, and Share your st…

  • "What You're Holding Onto" with Scott Taylor

    This sermon explores how our attachments to control, unforgiveness, and pride prevent us from receiving God's love, drawing parallels with the prophet Jonah and Jesus' sacrifice to illustrate surrender and acceptance of divine grace.

  • "Unfathomable Exchange" with Edward Paz

    This episode discusses the theological concept of the 'unfathomable exchange' from 2 Corinthians 5:21. It explains how Jesus, though sinless, bore all human sin, and in return, believers are credited with His righteousness, offering freedo…

  • "The King Descends with Suffering" with Christopher Stites

    This episode discusses the crucifixion of Jesus, describing it as both the worst and best day in history. It explains that Jesus' death paid the penalty for humanity's sin, which is framed as cosmic treason, and highlights God's love for h…

  • "Because He Lives" with Ryan Kwon

    This sermon discusses the resurrection of Jesus Christ, highlighting its evidence and its role in providing hope, freedom from sin, and context for suffering. It emphasizes that personal faith is key to accessing this eternal perspective.

  • "The Cross Unveiled" with Nghia Tran

    Nghia Tran's "The Cross Unveiled" sermon from Resonate Church Sermons examines the crucifixion. It reveals God's sovereignty over evil, our inclusion through Christ's sacrifice, and His glory manifested in apparent shame, ultimately transf…

  • "Shaming the Strong" with Scott Taylor

    This episode of Resonate Church - Sermons is titled "Shaming the Strong" and features Scott Taylor.

  • “As It Is in Heaven – Our Future Hope” with Christopher Stites

    This episode explores how courage, derived from our heavenly home, helps Christians endure suffering and live generously. It emphasizes that heaven is a real, physical place of God's presence, providing strength and a lasting hope that tra…

  • “On Earth – Our Mission Now” with Nghia Tran

    Jesus's command in the Great Commission is to make disciples of all nations. Christians remain on Earth after salvation to fulfill this mission, publicly declaring their faith and teaching obedience, with Jesus's promise of constant presen…

  • “Thy Will Be Done – the Necessity of Nevertheless” with Edward Paz

    This sermon explores the conflict between human desires and divine will, using Jesus's Gethsemane experience. It outlines three steps for navigating these challenges: earnest prayer, humble submission through 'nevertheless, not my will but…

  • “Kingdom Come – God’s Reign” with Léonce Crump

    This episode features Léonce Crump discussing

  • "Thy - God's Glory" with Christopher Stites

    This sermon emphasizes prioritizing God's kingdom over self-centered pursuits like career or comfort. It explains that true kingdom living involves submitting to God, using His methods, and living for His glory, with prayer and fasting aid…

  • "When God Seems Silent" with Nghia Tran

    This episode, featuring Nghia Tran, addresses the feeling of God's silence when prayers seem unanswered. It suggests that divine silence, drawing parallels to Jesus' experience in Gethsemane, is not necessarily neglect but can be part of a…

  • "The Greatest Meal Ever" with Edward Paz

    In "The Greatest Meal Ever," Edward Paz discusses Jesus' transformation of the Passover tradition during the Last Supper, as detailed in Mark 14. The episode highlights three responses to Jesus and emphasizes understanding one's value to G…

  • “Jesus’ Return – Part 2” with Christopher Stites

    This episode, titled “Jesus’ Return – Part 2,” is a sermon from Resonate Church featuring Christopher Stites. The provided description offers no further details on the sermon's content.

  • “Jesus’ Return – Part 1” with Christopher Stites

    In this sermon, Christopher Stites discusses four signs preceding Jesus’ return: global deception, turmoil, persecution, and personal betrayal. These signs, likened to increasing birth pains over 2,000 years, suggest a new season. The mess…

  • "The Widow's Everything" with Matt Dirks

    This sermon from Resonate Church, titled "The Widow's Everything," explores Jesus' identity as King, contrasting Him with earthly rulers. It uses the example of the poor widow's sacrificial offering in Mark 12 to illustrate true worship, e…

  • "The Greatest Commandment" with Nghia Tran

    Jesus identified loving God and loving others as the greatest commandments, forming the basis of all teachings. True transformation stems from understanding God's initiating love, which naturally inspires reciprocal love.

  • "Christmas Eve" with Edward Paz

    Edward Paz delivers the Christmas Eve sermon for Resonate Church. The sermon notes were provided.

  • "Lowly Savior" with Edward Paz

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  • "The Lowly Shepherds" with Léonce Crump

    The Christmas story shows God values the marginalized, announcing Jesus' birth to shepherds. This challenges human hierarchies and teaches trust, worship, and finding worth in God, not status.

  • "Life First and Best" with Joby Martin

    Joby Martin delivers the "Life First and Best" sermon for Resonate Church Sermons. This episode provides notes on the sermon.

  • "The Lowly Manger" with Christopher Stites

    Pastor Christopher Stites discusses the story of Jesus' birth in a manger, emphasizing how God chooses to dwell in the messy and lowly moments of human life to offer hope and support.

  • "The Lowly Mary" with Scott Taylor

    Pastor Scott Taylor's sermon, "The Lowly Mary," explains that God chooses the lowly, like Mary, to demonstrate His glory. The message emphasizes that our weaknesses are where God's power is most evident.

  • "Moving Mountains" with Matt Dirks

    Guest Pastor Matt Dirks' message, "Moving Mountains," uses Jesus's actions to show how authentic faith can overcome obstacles. He highlights the importance of fruitfulness, dependence on God, and confidence to access His power for life's c…

  • "Otherworldly Kingship" with Edward Paz

    In "Otherworldly Kingship," Pastor Edward uses the Palm Sunday event in Mark 11 to show how Jesus' donkey symbolizes His peaceful and pardoning kingship, contrasting with a war horse. The sermon challenges listeners to accept Jesus as He t…

  • "Gospel Ambition" with Nghia Tran

    This sermon by Pastor Nghia explores the concept of 'Gospel Ambition,' using Mark 10 to illustrate how Jesus redefined success through servant leadership. It encourages listeners to shift from self-centered goals to serving others.

  • "Psalm 23" with Joby Martin

    In this Resonate Church sermon, Pastor Joby Martin uses Psalm 23 to explain that true peace is found in Jesus' presence, regardless of life's challenges. The message emphasizes that God offers comfort and provision, even in difficult times.

  • "Time of Prayer" with Scott Taylor

    Pastor Scott Taylor shares his grief over a recent loss, guiding listeners to find strength in the gospel. The message highlights that God enters suffering through the cross and conquers it through resurrection, assuring that nothing is wa…

  • "The Key to Entering the Kingdom" with Edward Paz

    In this sermon, Pastor Edward Paz explores Mark 10, suggesting that spiritual neediness, not self-reliance, is the path to God's kingdom. He uses the rich young ruler to illustrate how letting go of earthly possessions unlocks greater spir…

  • "Divorce and Remarriage" with Jim Applegate

    Pastor Jim discusses God's design for marriage, referencing Mark 10. He covers complementarity, leaving previous patterns for unity, and the concept of covenant.

  • "3 Deaths Every Disciple Must Die" with Edward Paz

    This sermon by Pastor Edward Paz discusses Jesus' teachings from Mark 9, encouraging disciples to die to self-promotion, critical spirits, and personal comfort. It emphasizes embracing servanthood and considering others more significant to…

  • "Help my Unbelief" with Ryan Kwon

    Pastor Ryan Kwon illustrates the encounter between Jesus and a desperate father to show how pride can hinder divine deliverance. The message urges listeners to move beyond self-reliance and cry out, "I believe; help my unbelief!", challeng…

  • "The Transfiguration and Mission" with Ryan Kwon

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  • "The Cost of Discipleship" with Christopher Stites

    Pastor Christopher Stites

  • "Misunderstanding God" with Christopher Stites

    Pastor Christopher Stites uses the cross as a lens to understand God's true nature, highlighting His unchanging, self-giving love. This message explores how viewing God through the cross offers insights into suffering and divine love, prov…

  • "How to Wrestle Well" with Jason Wigand

    This sermon explores wrestling honestly with God, drawing parallels from a Gentile mother's faith in Mark 7. It encourages authentic spiritual engagement to deepen one's relationship with God, offering hope for those struggling with unansw…

  • "Jesus Walks on Water" with Nghia Tran

    This sermon examines the biblical account of Jesus walking on water, discussing how storms can arise even during obedience. It highlights Jesus' divine power, His awareness of our struggles, and His commitment to journeying with us through…

  • "Feeding the 5000" with Ryan Kwon

    Pastor Ryan uses the stories of feeding the 5,000 and walking on water to illustrate how Jesus operates in unexpected ways. He emphasizes Jesus' patience with human struggles and His transformative power, even when our plans are disrupted.

  • "What Really is the Good Life?" with Ryan Kwon

    This sermon by Pastor Ryan Kwon challenges listeners to examine the alignment between their professed faith and daily actions, using Herod and John the Baptist as examples. It explores how the resurrection calls for sacrifice and lordship…

  • "Understanding Unbelief" with Edward Paz

    In this sermon, Pastor Edward Paz examines the biblical narrative of Mark 6 to explain how unbelief, often rooted in familiarity, can hinder God's work. He encourages listeners to confront their doubts and embrace faith, highlighting the p…

  • "Jairus' Daughter and the Woman" with Jim Applegate

    Pastor Jim Applegate

  • "God on the Loose" with Scott Taylor

    Scott Taylor delivers the "God on the Loose" sermon. The provided notes are from this Resonate Church service.

  • "Upside Down Growth" with Christopher Stites

    Pastor Christopher Stites uses parables from Mark to explain that Kingdom of God growth is achieved through daily faithfulness, not worldly success. The sermon encourages sowing the Gospel’s seeds, highlighting the divine significance of s…

  • "The Perplexing Purpose of Parables" with Edward Paz

    In this sermon, Pastor Edward Paz delves into the parable of the sower from Mark, explaining how soil types represent receptiveness to God's Word. He encourages a 'seek first' discipleship approach, emphasizing bold evangelism and the expa…

  • "The Voices We Listen To" with Ryan Kwon

    In this sermon, Pastor Ryan Kwon examines the external voices that influence our lives, using Mark chapter three. He encourages listeners to prioritize Jesus' voice over societal, familial, and crowd expectations, highlighting that our ide…

  • "Sent with Authority" with Jason Wigland

    Pastor Jason Wigland's sermon 'Sent with Authority' uses the Gospel of Mark to explain how Jesus's ministry includes everyone, regardless of background. The message highlights that God equips those He calls, encouraging listeners to embrac…

  • "New Wine Skins" with Ryan Kwon

    Pastor Ryan Kwon's Father's Day sermon contrasts rigid religious practices with a genuine relationship with Jesus, highlighting His offer of joy, rest, and new life through surrender and transformation.