Desert Church Sunday Sermons: Recent Episodes
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In Judges 6, the Lord told Gideon to destroy his father’s pagan altars and build a proper place of worship. Pastor Blake talks about the necessity of destroying idols in our lives in order to give God our proper worship.
Why did God look at Abel’s offering with favor? What was wrong with Cain’s offering? Pastor Blake talks about bringing God a good offering.
Pastor Sara Good speaks about the joy of the Lord from Nehemiah 8. Listen as she discusses 4 ways to seek joy.
What does the Bible say about women and leadership? Can a women be a pastor or lead men? Pastor Blake answers these questions by looking at biblical narrative, biblical leadership, and biblical interpretation.
Jesus called people to apprentice under him so that they could be like him and do the things he did. Pastor Blake talks about how Jesus is the solution to every human need.
When Jesus spoke about salvation, he didn’t offer any minimum entrance requirements. Rather, he invited others to move toward him and become followers.
Hollywood depicts heaven as a golden-bricked retirement community in the clouds but Jesus said heaven had come to earth. Pastor Blake talks about how heaven is life with God.
Glenn Dart shares 3 truths about our relationship with God and our position in His kingdom.
You may not have the most resources but you can still practice stewardship with what God has given you now. Pastor Blake discusses the parable of the talents and how it is about capacity, not comparison.
Jesus spoke a lot about money and generosity. Pastor Blake talks about three money mindsets and four qualities of biblical giving.
Do you struggle feeling rested and refueled? Pastor Blake talks about entering God’s rest.
Christmas began in the heart and mind of God. Pastor Blake talks about how God was preparing for Christmas at the start of creation.
God had concealed his face until Jesus was born. Pastor Blake talks about how Jesus revealed God to the world.
What can you do when you don’t feel intimacy with God? Pastor Blake talks about how obedience and faithfulness is the path to intimacy with God.
Glenn Dart concludes our series in the armor of God by talking about the Word of God and prayer.
Our feet should be ready to take the gospel of peace anywhere. Pastor Blake talks about another layer to the armor of God.
Pastor Blake talks about wearing the helmet of salvation to protect your mind from despair.
Pastor Blake shares about the Belt of Truth as we begin a new series in the armor of God.
Pastor Sal DiMare leads Praise Center Church in Wenatchee, WA and talks to us today about moving our mountains through faith.
Pastors Blake and Christina have a discussion about marriage and what is means for a wife to submit and respect her husband.
Pastor Blake talks about the meaning of marriage according to the Bible and five things Jesus brings to marriages.
Reflecting God’s character is not optional for the Christian. Pastor Blake shares some characteristics of God we are called to imitate.
In Ephesians 4:17-24, Paul writes about putting on a new mindset. Pastor Blake talks about learning from Christ.
Paul urges the church to walk worthy of the call of which we have been called. Pastor Blake shares four virtues mentioned Ephesians 4:2.
Paul prays in Ephesians 3:14-21 that the church would be rooted and grounded in love. Pastor Blake talks about developing roots in three types of soils.
In the beginning of chapter three, Paul talks about “the mystery of Christ” and how he is in prison for the sake of bringing the gospel to the Gentiles. Pastor Blake talks about this mystery and how Paul urges the Ephesians not to lose heart.
Jesus brought peace and reconciliation among people. Pastor Blake talks about being a peacemaker.
Ephesians 2:1-10 is a profound statement about how we receive salvation. Pastor Blake talks about the three enemies of our souls and how God has rescued us by grace through faith in Jesus.
Paul prayed that the Spirit of wisdom and revelation would open the eyes of our hearts. Pastor Blake discusses three things that Paul prays the Holy Spirit would reveal regarding our past, present, and future.
After greeting the saints in Ephesus, Paul shares that we have every spiritual blessing in Christ. Pastor Blake discusses some of the spiritual blessings we have mentioned in verses 3-14.
In Paul’s opening address to the Ephesians (1:1-2) he greets the church with some profound identity statements. Pastor Blake shares three foundational truths about the believer’s identity.
Ashley Hamlett shares from Hebrews 12 about the things that hinder our race and how to finish well.
God allows testing in our lives so that our faith grows stronger. Pastor Blake talks about different kinds of tests that we face and what faith looks like in the midst of those tests.
Hagar was a servant girl who was overlooked and mistreated. Pastor Blake shares from Genesis 16 about Hagar’s encounter with the God Who Sees.
How can we begin sharing Jesus with people the way God uniquely designed us to do it? Pastor Blake shares some things to remember when sharing our faith with others.
Sharing Jesus with others isn’t supposed to be difficult. Rather, it is the overflow of the Christian life. Pastor Blake talks about evangelism as a form of storytelling.
Pastor Mindy Wall leads New Life Church in Leavenworth, Washington with her husband Darryl. The Walls are also Foursquare emissaries to Sierra Leone. Pastor Mindy talks about our adoption into God’s family and shares about the work being done in Sierra Leone.
Pastor Blake talks about the final part of the good news that Peter preached from Acts 2 - the ascension of Jesus. Jesus ascended so that we could have the Holy Spirit and experience victory in life.
Jesus’ resurrection brought new life to us! Pastor Blake talks about the good news of the resurrection.
The bad news is that our sin has made us deserving of death. The good news is that Jesus died to forgive us and bring us back into relationship with God. Pastor Blake talks about the crucifixion on Palm Sunday.
The bad news is we were separated from God and powerless to change our circumstance. The good news is Jesus came to be with you. God revealed himself in Jesus and can relate to our human struggles.
What is water baptism? How does it work in my life? Why should I be water baptized? Pastor Blake shares about how God uses sacraments in the life of a believer.
The Book of Jonah has a very unexpected ending, but it is where we learn even more about God’s compassion.
Nineveh hears Jonah’s message of judgment and repents; the city is transformed in an instant. Pastor Blake shares from Jonah 3 about how we are to declare God’s mercy to others.
Disobeying God will always lead us into storms but God’s mercy is available to anyone who calls out to him. Pastor Blake shares from Jonah 1:4-16.
In the first message of our series in the Book of Jonah, Pastor Blake talks about what happens when we run away from God’s presence.
God is worthy of worship no matter the circumstance. Pastor Christina shares about passionate worship to God.
Jesus was rooted in service to the world. Pastor Blake talks about some of the moments of service that Jesus experienced and how we encounter similar moments in our lives.
Every believer must develop deep roots in the soil of church community. Pastor Blake talks about the significance of unity within the church.
At Desert Church, we want to see people deeply rooted in the soil of intimacy with God. Pastor Blake talks about the importance of the “inner room.”
Pastor Blake shares from Ephesians 5 about redeeming this coming year and walking by the Spirit.
The life of Jesus was probably very different from the life Mary wished for her baby. Does the image we have of Jesus in our minds match the Jesus that we read about in scripture?
Have you ever looked at the Christmas story through the eyes of Joseph? Ashley Hamlett talks about what we can learn through the life of Jesus’ earthly dad.
God doesn’t want generosity from you; He wants generosity for you. Pastor Blake talks about three mindsets about money and what kingdom giving looks like.
Does Paul’s list in Ephesians 4 describe the five-fold ministry or gifts of the Spirit? What is apostleship? Pastor Blake talks about these gifts in the final message of the series.
Does God still heal today? Does he really want everyone to be well? Pastor Blake talks about the spiritual gifts of faith, miracles, and healing.
The spiritual gifts of knowledge, wisdom, and discerning of spirits are rooted in an understanding of scripture and time in God’s presence. Pastor Blake talks about much God values and rejoices in wisdom.
Are you motivated by love when serving God? Or do you serve because of things like shame, guilt, or self-promotion? Pastor Christina Barnes teaches about the motives of the heart.
All followers of Jesus have been filled with the Holy Spirit and therefore can hear God’s voice. Pastor Blake talks about the different ways that God communicates with us and how we should consider sharing words from God in a community setting.
What is prophecy and how is it different from prophecy in the Old Testament? Can all prophesy? Pastor Blake teaches about New Testament prophecy from 1 Corinthians 14.
What is the gift of tongues and what is the purpose? Pastor Blake talks about the gift of speaking in tongues from 1 Corinthians 14.
The Holy Spirit has distributed his power to believers through spiritual gifts. Pastor Blake talks about some foundational thoughts regarding the gifts.
What does it mean to be the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit? How has this reality changed the lives of followers of Jesus?
Who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do? We begin a new series about the Holy Ghost by answering these questions. (We experienced technical difficulties on Sunday and we apologize for the audio quality.)
Pastor Blake shares from Romans 12 about how Paul instructed the church to treat one another.
The first century followers of Jesus have been described as “winsome radicals.” They fearlessly shared the truth of the gospel while maintaining an attractive and appealing demeanor. Pastor Blake shares how we are called to be winsome radicals today.
LaVyonne Barnes is a mental health professional in Grant County and shares about how to capture every thought.
Pastor Blake talks about some attitudes followers of Jesus had in Acts 2 and how those attitudes should inform all we do in today’s church.
Matt and Cheryl Tallman share about Open Arms International and what God is doing around the world.
Sara Good is the Youth Pastor and Kid’s Ministry Director at Desert Church. Today she shares her story and what she has learned following Jesus.
Pastor Ashley Hamlett, our Missions Director at Desert Church, talks about being a missional church.
In the story of Samson, we can see identify two signs of spiritual entropy. Pastor Blake talks about avoiding impulsive desires.
Pastor Blake talks about a sad story from Judges 11 and how to avoid becoming completely enmeshed in secular culture.
Gideon was hiding in a winepress when he was visited by the angel of the Lord. God didn't see a wimp; He saw a warrior. Pastor Blake talks about relying on God's strength to accomplish His purposes.
How to we stop the cycle of spiritual entropy? Pastor Blake begins a new series in the book of Judges.