Search and browse every sermon preached at FBC Artesia — by book, speaker, series, or topic.
Search titles and transcripts. Try a passage like “John 3” or a topic like “prayer”.
16 sermons found
Exploring the dramatic betrayal of Joseph by his brothers in Genesis 37, this sermon reveals how favoritism and envy can lead to deep brokenness and division within families and communities. Yet, in the midst of dark providences, God's sovereign hand is actively preparing a path of redemption, ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ who was similarly betrayed to secure salvation for his people.
This memorial service celebrates the faithful life of Jim Armstrong through heartfelt tributes from his daughter, sister, friends, and neighbors. Pastor John delivers a powerful gospel message based on the reality of death and the secure hope of the resurrection found in Jesus Christ.
This Easter sermon from Luke 24:1-12 challenges the cyclical and monotonous rhythms of life leading to death, presenting Jesus's resurrection as the definitive break in this pattern. The speaker outlines three actions of the women at the tomb—they see the empty tomb, remember Jesus's predictions of his necessary death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sins, and report this unbelievable but true news. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to find hope and eternal rest in the resurrected Christ and to share this life-altering truth with others.
This sermon explores Genesis 22:20–23:20, demonstrating how God's steady, invisible hand of providence is at work both behind the scenes and in the face of death. By examining the genealogy of Nahor and Abraham's negotiation for Sarah's burial plot, the preacher encourages believers to trust that God always keeps His promises, pointing to Christ's resurrection as the ultimate guarantee of our future inheritance.
This sermon explores Psalm 27, guiding listeners from confidence in God's presence to an unshakable certainty of His goodness and salvation, even in the face of profound adversity. Drawing from David's experience, the message emphasizes a singular desire to dwell with God, demonstrating how seeking His face transforms our perspective and ultimately leads to deliverance. It concludes by highlighting the Christian's call to wait for the Lord with courage and faith, trusting in His unfailing promises and ultimate return.
This sermon delves into Genesis 16, using Sarai's impatient and sinful pursuit of a child through Hagar to illustrate the futility of human plans in the face of suffering. It contrasts this with God's faithful promises to Hagar and ultimately to humanity through Jesus, Emmanuel, the true 'God Who Sees' and 'God With Us,' who saves us from our deepest problem of sin. The message encourages listeners to abandon self-reliant efforts and find their true hope in Christ, who hears and redeems.
This sermon, based on 2 Peter 1, emphasizes the critical importance of preaching biblically by relying solely on the divine authority and reliability of Scripture. The speaker argues that while apostolic eyewitness testimony to Christ's majesty was valid, Peter asserts that the prophetic word is "more sure" as it is God-breathed, clear, enlightening, and a source of hope until Christ's return. Preachers are called to prioritize explaining and applying this infallible word, as it is the only vehicle for salvation and spiritual growth, surpassing human opinions or experiences.
In this sermon on Genesis 5, the preacher breaks down the genealogy from Adam to Noah, identifying a rhythmic drumbeat of life followed by inevitable death ('and then he died'). Amidst this daunting pattern, God embeds explicit rays of hope through Enoch's faith and Lamech's expectation of relief through Noah. Ultimately, this genealogy serves as a drumroll of deliverance pointing directly to Jesus Christ, who conquered the curse of death so that all who believe will rise again.
This sermon explores Genesis 3, detailing humanity's fall through three key points: being convinced by the serpent's deception, being cursed with shame and judgment, and being cast out of Eden. The message highlights how sin corrupts and separates us from God, leading to legalism or lawlessness. Ultimately, the sermon points to Jesus Christ as the promised "seed of the woman" who breaks the curse of sin, offering true freedom, redemption, and hope through His perfect sacrifice and resurrection.
This sermon provides a flyover of the book of Genesis, exploring humanity's origins in three parts: from God, from sin, and from hope. It highlights God as the uncreated source of all existence and purpose, the pervasive nature of sin and death, and ultimately, the enduring promise of a coming 'seed' who would crush evil, fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The sermon encourages believers to live with hope, looking beyond the brokenness of this world to the promised new heavens and new earth.
This sermon emphasizes the crucial importance of the resurrection, often overlooked in the gospel message. Pastor Jason Barrest, drawing from 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, illustrates how God uses suffering and trials to teach believers to rely not on themselves but on Him, who raises the dead. He highlights that God's comfort during affliction is profound and equips believers to comfort others, ultimately deepening their faith and hope in Christ's resurrection for both present strength and eternal security.
The sermon, based on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, highlights the gospel's core message: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose on the third day. It emphasizes the gospel's supreme importance as the foundation of Christian faith, its historical truthfulness supported by eyewitness accounts, and its transformative power in the lives of believers. Ultimately, the message of the risen Christ instills a hope that overcomes sin and death, making Jesus "worth it" for all eternity.
This sermon from 1 Timothy 4:6-10 calls believers to diligent spiritual discipline, contrasting the limited benefits of physical training with the eternal worth of godliness. It urges Christians to reject 'pointless and silly myths' by grounding themselves in 'the faith,' a process requiring intentional effort motivated not by legalism but by love for God. Ultimately, this hard work is sustained by the sure hope placed in Jesus Christ, the living God and Savior.
Pastor Steve De Ruse encourages believers to run their Christian race of faith with endurance, stripping away the sins and weights that hold them back. By highlighting the examples of biblical heroes, the inspirational life of runner Glenn Cunningham, and ultimately Jesus Christ, the sermon shows how we can overcome difficult circumstances by keeping our eyes fixed on our Savior.
In this sermon marking the beginning of the Advent season, Pastor Steve explores the theme of hope through 1 Peter 1:3-9. He emphasizes that the resurrection of Jesus Christ guarantees an imperishable, heavenly inheritance and grants believers a certain, living hope that remains constant even amidst earthly trials. Ultimately, our expectation rests in Christ's promise of salvation and His glorious return.
In this sermon on Mark 1:21-45, Pastor John Lee demonstrates how the arrival of Jesus is the invasion of God's kingdom on earth. He breaks down how Jesus reveals a new authority, changes our physical and spiritual condition, models a new priority of prayer and preaching, and offers a new and definitive hope to outcasts.
