Adoration Church: Recent Episodes
Adoration Church
In this sermon, Lay Pastor Nick Audas teaches on the value of praying the Psalms, and walks through Psalm 92 as an example.
Rev. Peter Lebhar joins us to walk us through the story of Zaccheus and its implication for our lives, the lost, and the call to radical hospitality in the way of Jesus.
In this morning's sermon, Nick Audas walks us through John 3:1-16 and Romans 8:12-17, as we look at what it means to be born again by the Spirit and to live a new life in the Spirit.
Acts 11 gives us a compelling picture of how to reach the lost with the Father's heart. Fr. Cameron calls the church to consider her mission to bring Jesus glory.
Pastoral resident Nick Audas preaches on 1 John 3 and calls us to be a community who is known for tangible love.
Good Shepherd Sunday
In this word from John 10, Fr. Cameron encourages disciples of Jesus to know him personally, expect to hear his voice, and depend on his presence in spiritual warfare.
Fr. Cameron dives into Luke 24:36-49 and challenges us to love the Word of God as the very place we meet the living Jesus.
We start our journey this Easter season through the book of Acts in chapter 3 where Peter's healing of the lame man reminds us of what we have to give away: Jesus!
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
In this Easter sermon, Pastor Cameron calls the Church to embrace and expect a Jesus who is alive and at work in the world today.
In this sermon, seminarian and Cru missionary Ed Perkins takes us through Psalm 51 and expounds on David's wholehearted, healthy repentance.
In John 6:1-15, Jesus tests his disciples on scarcity, abundance, and faith, then miraculously feeds a multitude, foreshadowing the giving of his own body for the life of the world.
Fr. Cameron preaches on Jesus' cleansing of the temple in John 2. God's anger is always strategic and aimed outward for the benefit of others. At the heart of Jesus' aggressive actions in the temple is a zealous love for people.
This podcast is based on a sermon that had technical difficulties and has been re-recorded. Fr. Cameron takes us through Matthew 28:16-20 to spur us on to be faithful disciple-makers.
In this sermon, Fr. Cameron discusses depression and mental illness, and how the Gospel of Jesus Christ works to heal and make us emotionally and mentally whole.
Nick Audas, our pastoral resident, invites us to see the glory of what every believer is baptized into through the lens of Mark 1:9-13.
Mark 9:2-9
Pastor Cameron walks through the Transfiguration account and calls us to give our sustained attention to the person of Jesus.
In Mark 1, Jesus comes up against an "unclean spirit" and exerts his authority to cast it out. Where did this spirit come from? What are the origins of demons? Can they attack Christians and how can we experience freedom from the spiritual darkness they bring? Pastor Cameron points us to the cross of Jesus as the source of all our spiritual freedom.
Mark 1:14-20
Jesus' favorite subject to teach on was this mysterious reality called the Kingdom of God/Heaven. What is this kingdom? What does it mean for us?
Fr. Cameron dives into 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 and challenges us to take seriously the call to consecrate our physical bodies to communion with Jesus.
NOTE: This episode does contain references to pornography, homosexuality, adultery, and other sexual morality issues.
In this exploration of Ephesians 2:1-10, Nick Audas challenges us to consider which story we are believing and living: the story of a grace-empowered life OR the self-improvement narrative? We hope you experience God's grace and empowerment through this word!
Do you desire to grow a stronger prayer life in 2024? Do you want to see God use you in mighty ways? We hope this sermon from Pastor Cameron challenges and encourages you to seek the Lord in the secret place!
Our seminarian Ed Perkins shares from 2 Peter 3, helping us understand the judgment and renewal of all things, the call to a holy life, and the gentle and patient heart of Jesus.
Mark 13 can be a confusing passage. Is Jesus speaking of his return? Something that already happened in the past? Both? In this sermon, Pastor Cameron teaches on the Lord's return and the church's call to watchfulness.
Pastor Cameron preaches through Matthew 6:19-24, and encourages us to invest in the treasures that will last.
Today we begin a new series entitled: Supernatural: The Normal Christian Life. This first message from the series lays out the biblical portrayal of the supernatural lives we are to live in witness to the world.
Supernatural Pt. 2 - Today, Pastor Cameron continues the sermon series Supernatural: The Normal Christian Life with a word about our calling to be a prophetic people.
Nick Audas brings a powerful, convicting, encouraging word from Philippians 1 on the importance of keeping an eternal perspective that fuels our passion for Jesus.
Text: Philippians 1:21-28
Fr. Cameron preaches on the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, calling us to delight in the mercy God has shown us and to extend it to others.
Matthew 18:21-35
Bishop Alex Farmer shares on Matthew 18 and how we must always press into being a reconciled community!
In this brief overview of Confirmation, we discuss the biblical and historical basis for bishops laying hands on people and what it's for. Enjoy!
Pastor Cameron dives into (no pun intended!) the story of Peter walking on water from Matthew 14 and how God sets us up to experience him by faith in special moments that impact us and mark us forever.
Seminarian Ed Perkins calls us to costly discipleship by looking at the invaluable beauty of Jesus and his gospel.
Text: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-50.
Fr. Cameron explores Jesus' parable of the wheat and weeds in light of making disciples before the final judgment.
Jesus said that his sheep hear his voice, listen, and follow him. Pastor Cameron takes us through Isaiah 55 and 7 essential truths about cultivating spiritual receptivity.
Seminarian and Cru missionary Ed Perkins shares from Romans 5 about the contrast between Adam and Jesus and what it means for us.
In this sermon, Fr. Cameron discusses 3 important truths about the Church:
1) The Church is God's Realm of Protection
2) The Church is the Necessary Context for Obedience to Jesus
3) The Church is the Spirit's Dwelling Place
Fr. Cameron preaches on the Pentecost event and challenges us to recognize the primary purpose of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:1-21.
This Ascension Sunday, Fr. Cameron dives into Acts 1 and reminds us of Jesus' promise that we will receive power to be his witnesses.
In this sermon Fr. Cameron discusses three enemies to loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and how the Gospel offers a life-changing remedy.
Text: Mark 12:18-34
Pastoral Resident Nick Audas shares from 1 Peter 1:3-9 how the resurrection anchors the hope we all need.
This Easter, Fr. Cameron walks us through Peter's sermon to the Gentiles in Acts 10. "But God raised him from the dead...."
On Maundy Thursday, Pastor Nick shares about the two opposing kingdoms that call for our allegiance: the Kingdom of Worldly Power and the Kingdom of Servant Love.
Fr. Cameron teaches from Mark 9:42ff on Jesus' challenging word to "cut it off" if it causes you to stumble. Does he have in mind the amputation of his followers? Or something else...like the key to deeper intimacy with God?
Fr. Cameron takes us into Acts 2:42-47 to see God's vision for a church that experiences breakthrough without abandoning process.
Pastor Nick challenges us to a "stubborn trust" faith--not a worked up emotion, but a resolute focus on the One who is supremely worthy of our trust.
Anger plagues many of us--hot, burning anger, and cold, icy resentment-type anger. How do we uproot it? Fr. Cameron explains how the Gospel enables victory over anger.
Have you read the Transfiguration story and wondered: Why does Jesus take Peter, James, and John up the mountain for this event? What's up with Elijah and Moses? What does Jesus want to me to understand about his nature? Fr. Cameron takes us through the Transfiguration in Mark 9.
In Mark 7, Jesus makes us aware of the dangers of an untended heart. In this sermon, Fr. Cameron speaks on the Christian's call to tend the heart by bringing our whole selves to Jesus.
Today, Nick Audas takes us through the Mark 6 account of Jesus walking on water and teaches us about Jesus' desire to encounter us in the midst of life's chaos.
Fr. Cameron looks at the four-fold action in the feeding of the five thousand (Mark 6) and discusses what it looks like to see ourselves as the bread that Jesus distributes to the world.
Taylor Bodoh is the Canon for Church Planting in the Gulf Atlantic Diocese (ACNA) and brings a heart for Jesus, discipleship, and years of experience in church planting. Taylor speaks here on 5 things that should be in place before a church plant launches.
In this class, we discuss "doing the stuff" -- Our biblical mandate to represent God to the world in the Spirit's power and love.
Nick Audas shares from Mark 5:21-43 on two keys to faith that defies defeat: Clinging to the presence of God, and believing the right story about your life.
In the sermon, Fr. Cameron preaches on why we baptize babies and young children, and how doing so gives us a compelling picture of the gospel.
Fr. Cameron preaches on Mark 5:1-20 and how the story of the Gerasene demoniac is a beautiful picture of the life-changing power of the Gospel.
Fr. Cameron shares from Mark 4:35-41 on Jesus calming the storm, and our own struggles with the spirit of fear.
In Part Two of Equipped, we discuss the nature of the Kingdom of God, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and the beliefs and practices of early Christians on spiritual gifts and supernatural ministries.
In Part One of Equipped: How to Minister in the Spirit's Power, we explore Jesus' call on our lives to be people of both Word and Spirit. We also discuss Jordan Seng's idea of the "Power Equation"--a practical model for growing in spiritual power.
Nick Audas shares from the parables in Mark 4 about seeking God diligently and scattering kingdom seeds diligently, expecting God to bring fruit.
Fr. Cameron speaks from Mark 3:13-35 on demons and deliverance, and how the Cross of Jesus empowers us to set captives free.
Fr. Cameron reflects on the Parable of the Sower (Mark 4:1-20) and gives 3 keys to living a faithful and fruitful life with Jesus.
The Old and New Testaments consist of one continuous narrative telling God's story of redemption. In this teaching, Fr. Cameron walks us through the entire story in an hour to help form our ability to share the story with others.
Fr. Cameron takes us through Mark 2:13-17 and discusses the messy process of making disciples.