What Is The Church? – Part 3 || Evangelism
Pastor Ryan addresses the topic of evangelism as part of the church’s ongoing series, “What is the Church?” He unpacks the biblical call to evangelism, not as a mere event or task, but as a way of life that naturally flows from our identity in Christ. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5 and practical tools like the Roman’s Road, Ryan encourages listeners to faithfully share the life-changing message of reconciliation, reminding us that conversion is God’s work, but proclamation is ours.
What Is The Church? – Part 2 || Governance
In part 2 of our series, Jer continues to address the foundational question, "What is the Church?" by focusing on three major elements: conversion, church leadership, and Christian character. He emphasizes that conversion is entirely the work of God through Jesus Christ—transforming individuals from darkness to light—not by human effort but by grace alone. After conversion, believers are called to participate in a biblically sound local church led by qualified elders and deacons, roles outlined in Scripture as being for
What Is The Church? – Part 1 || The Proclaimed Word
In this sermon, Pastor Jer introduces a five-part mini-series titled “What is the Church?” focusing on the essential marks of a true biblical church, as inspired by both scripture and resources like Mark Dever’s "Nine Marks of a Healthy Church." This first message covers three foundational pillars: expositional preaching (faithful, verse-by-verse teaching of God’s word), biblical theology (understanding God’s story and character), and the centrality of the gospel (the good news of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection as our focus
John 4:46-54 || Receive and Believe the Word
"It is by the word of God, it is by scripture's authority that we live, not by anything else." In this sermon from The Shore Church, the message centers on John 4:46-54, where Jesus heals an official’s son through the power of his word alone. The pastor walks the congregation through the story, emphasizing the importance of hope, faith, and joy rooted in Christ’s promises. The official’s journey from desperation to confident expectation serves as a model for biblical hope—a