Being a disciple of Jesus requires more than a vague knowledge of Christian belief; it involves regularly digesting the truth of God's word. In this sermon, Pastor Adam uses the life of Josiah to illustrate how our interaction with truth is essential to our identity.
Feb 04, 2018•42 min
In this installment of the Ephesians: In Christ series, Pastor Adam Mabry describes how our God's grace shapes our character to be more like that of his perfect Son Jesus Christ.
Jan 28, 2018•44 min
It is common in Christian doctrine to learn that we are united with Christ when we become Christians. Less common is the idea that we are also united with others in Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explains the implications of Ephesians 2:11-21 in our pursuit of Christ.
Jan 21, 2018•47 min
After a few announcements, Pastor Adam describes seven blessings that belong to all believers in this sermon kicking off a week of prayer and fasting at Aletheia Church.
Jan 07, 2018•36 min
How can we have a happy new year if we haven't been able to find true joy in the old year? In this sermon, Pastor Tendai Musikavanhu explores what the Scriptures say about finding true, Christian joy in any circumstance.
Dec 31, 2017•28 min
Love is a vague word. You can love your spouse, love pizza, or love a certain sport. When the Bible says that God loves the world, what kind of love are we talking about? In this sermon, Pastor Adam explores how John 3:16 sheds light on the ways in which God's love is different from our usual definitions and so much better.
Dec 17, 2017•28 min
What does it mean for King Jesus to return? In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores Revelation 19-20, and explains how the return of Christ should shape our hope.
Nov 26, 2017•39 min
When Jesus returns, he will renew the world. In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry unpacks John's vision of the renewed world. It is an awe-inspiring glimpse into a world we've never seen before and yet it appears to fulfill the deepest human longings. Those who follow Jesus are elect exiles in this age, but in the age to come, they will find a city to call home.
Nov 26, 2017•37 min
In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores the strange symbolism of Revelation 17-19. Here, John seeks to explain the way the lamb will conquer the world, and how the lamb sees the world. As we look to this set of images, we learn things about ourselves that we'd rather not see, but better not miss.
Nov 19, 2017•37 min
In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores the strange symbolism of Revelation 17-19. Here, John seeks to explain the way the lamb will conquer the world, and how the lamb sees the world. As we look to this set of images, we learn things about ourselves that we'd rather not see, but better not miss.
Nov 19, 2017•37 min
We're all familiar with "hellfire and brimstone" preachers who seem to find great joy in telling people they're going to hell. We've also heard those who water down the gospel so much that it lacks potency. In this sermon, Pastor Adam explains how we can't water down the gospel, but how an un-watered down gospel is actually really good news, because that's the only way it can clean us.
Nov 12, 2017•28 min
In this sermon, Pastor Donny Fisher explores the strange and powerful images of Revelation 12-14, and how they leave the reader with a stark choice.
Nov 05, 2017•36 min
In this sermon, Pastor Donny Fisher explores the strange and powerful images of Revelation 12-14, and how they leave the reader with a stark choice.
Nov 05, 2017•36 min
In what is perhaps one of the strangest parts of the book of Revelation, Pastor Adam Mabry explains how these visionary stories give hope to the persecuted church.
Oct 29, 2017•38 min
In what is perhaps one of the strangest parts of the book of Revelation, Pastor Adam Mabry explains how these visionary stories give hope to the persecuted church.
Oct 29, 2017•38 min
As the second judgment cycle in the book of revelation begins, it initiates with trumpet blasts and warnings. The meaning of these warning and the purpose of their sounding is discovered in this message.
Oct 22, 2017•35 min
As the second judgment cycle in the book of revelation begins, it initiates with trumpet blasts and warnings. The meaning of these warning and the purpose of their sounding is discovered in this message.
Oct 22, 2017•35 min
In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores the dramatic vision of judgement that John records. As we study, we discover that the victory that God has in store for his people is different than what we expect, but better than any of us have yet imagined.
Oct 15, 2017•34 min
As we study Revelation 3, we continue to grow in our understanding of what it means to conquer. In the world, winning looks like power, pride, and authority. But in God's new world, winning looks like faithfulness to Jesus.
Oct 01, 2017•36 min
In this sermon we explore the heavenly throne room, and learn how different it is than our experiences in the world. As we learn from this book how God rules in the chaos, we're faced with a choice: to trust him, or to insist on controlling the world ourselves.
Oct 01, 2017•37 min
What does "winning in life" look like for you? In this sermon, Pastor Adam explores what the second chapter of Revelation teaches us about true victory and true faithfulness. We also see what threatens that true victory.
Sep 24, 2017•35 min
In this sermon we look into the first chapter of the last book of the Bible. In it, Pastor Adam explains how to read the book of Revelation, and how Jesus is the centerpiece of the book. We hear the words of Jesus in direct proportion to our revelation of him.
Sep 17, 2017•38 min
In this sermon we look into the first chapter of the last book of the Bible. In it, Pastor Adam explains how to read the book of Revelation, and how Jesus is the centerpiece of the book. We hear the words of Jesus in direct proportion to our revelation of him.
Sep 17, 2017•38 min
In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explains how the story of the gospel compels us to stay the course. Exegeting Ephesians 1:11-14, we discover many ways the gospel encourages us to keep going, and not to give up.
Sep 10, 2017•28 min
How does the story of the gospel connect to the way we follow Jesus as disciples? In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores Mark 1:16-17. We find there that the story of the gospel isn't merely what we believe to be saved, but what we believe to shaped into Jesus' people.
Sep 03, 2017•32 min
Stories are amazing, because the best ones immerse us in their characters, environments, tensions, and resolutions. In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores the different stories that we hear, and how the gospel story is the only one that can transform those tensions.
Aug 27, 2017•22 min
(Nehemiah 8-9) What is worship and why does it matter? In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores the importance of worship, and how worship enables us to fight the spiritual battles in which we are engaged.
Aug 06, 2017•36 min
(Nehemiah 3-6) What are the responsibilities of a Christian? In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores and explains the social responsibilities of God's people in light of the way Nehemiah worked in his city.
Jul 30, 2017•40 min
(Nehemiah 5) In this sermon, Pastor Donny Fisher explores the importance of generosity, and how generosity is critical to the people of God.
Jul 16, 2017•38 min
(Ezra 8:21-23, Nehemiah 1) How do you talk to God? As we meet Ezra and Nehemiah, we discover that these two very different men had one important thing in common: honest prayer.
Jul 09, 2017•32 min