Sermons https://www.delreychurch.com no en-us ℗ & © 2024 Del Rey Church: Playa Del Rey, CA Sermons from Del Rey Church: Playa Del Rey, CA Del Rey Church: Playa Del Rey, CA Del Rey Church Sermons Del Rey Church Sermons Matt Jones matt@delreychurch.com Purim and Palm Parallels | Palm Sunday 2024 Purim and Palm Parallels | Palm Sunday 2024 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-03-24/purim-and-palm-parallels-palm-sunday-2024 John 11:55-12:36 | Pastor Matt Jones | Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024. In our study through the book of Esther, we learned that the festival of Purim was established as part of that narrative. This year, Palm Sunday and Purim fall on the same date. How are they linked? John 11:55-12:36 | Pastor Matt Jones | Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024. In our study through the book of Esther, we learned that the festival of Purim was established as part of that narrative. This year, Palm Sunday and Purim fall on the same date. How are they linked? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-03-24/719/purim-and-palm-parallels-palm-sunday-2024 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0700 He Shall Overcome | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 23 He Shall Overcome | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 23 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-03-17/he-shall-overcome-faithful-to-fulfill-part-23 Esther 8-10 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 23 | 3/17/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt concludes the Book of Esther by emphasizing the grace of God to protect His people, even when His people neglect Him and disobey Him. How gracious is the Lord! Esther 8-10 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 23 | 3/17/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt concludes the Book of Esther by emphasizing the grace of God to protect His people, even when His people neglect Him and disobey Him. How gracious is the Lord! https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-03-17/718/he-shall-overcome-faithful-to-fulfill-part-23 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0700 Poetic Justice | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 22 Poetic Justice | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 22 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-03-10/poetic-justice-faithful-to-fulfill-part-22 Esther 7:1-10 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 22 | 3/10/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. Esther 7:1-10 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 22 | 3/10/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-03-10/717/poetic-justice-faithful-to-fulfill-part-22 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0800 The Tide Turns | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 21 The Tide Turns | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 21 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-03-03/the-tide-turns-faithful-to-fulfill-part-21 Esther 4:1-6:13 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 21 | 3/3/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. Mordecai, having provoked the murderous and Haman to start a genocide against the Jews in Persia, now pressures Esther into trying to influence the king. Many role reversals show that God is ultimately in control of the situation. Esther 4:1-6:13 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 21 | 3/3/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. Mordecai, having provoked the murderous and Haman to start a genocide against the Jews in Persia, now pressures Esther into trying to influence the king. Many role reversals show that God is ultimately in control of the situation. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-03-03/716/the-tide-turns-faithful-to-fulfill-part-21 Sun, 3 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0800 Public Enemy No. 1 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 20 Public Enemy No. 1 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 20 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-02-25/public-enemy-no-1-faithful-to-fulfill-part-20 Esther 2:19-3:15 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 20 | 2/25/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. We continue our Faithful to Fulfill series on Israel's history after the exile to Babylon with the continuing story of Esther. This week, we see how Mordecai, having gained inside information to thwart the king's assassination, then makes an enemy of Haman. Haman then manipulates the king into ordering the genocide of Jews in Persia. Esther 2:19-3:15 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 20 | 2/25/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. We continue our Faithful to Fulfill series on Israel's history after the exile to Babylon with the continuing story of Esther. This week, we see how Mordecai, having gained inside information to thwart the king's assassination, then makes an enemy of Haman. Haman then manipulates the king into ordering the genocide of Jews in Persia. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-02-25/715/public-enemy-no-1-faithful-to-fulfill-part-20 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0800 Providence over Politics | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 19 Providence over Politics | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 19 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-02-18/providence-over-politics-faithful-to-fulfill-part-19 Esther 1:1-2:18 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 19 | 2/18/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. "Faithful to Fulfill" is Pastor Matt's study of God as revealed in post-Exilic Scripture, namely the Old Testament books of Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. The Exile refers to the captivity of the southern Jewish nation of Judah by the world power Babylon for 70 years, and subsequent release by the Medo-Persian Empire under God's sovereignty and providence. In the opening two chapters of Esther, we see men exercising oppressive power over women for nefarious desires and agendas. How will God use for good that which others have intended for evil? Esther 1:1-2:18 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 19 | 2/18/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. "Faithful to Fulfill" is Pastor Matt's study of God as revealed in post-Exilic Scripture, namely the Old Testament books of Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. The Exile refers to the captivity of the southern Jewish nation of Judah by the world power Babylon for 70 years, and subsequent release by the Medo-Persian Empire under God's sovereignty and providence. In the opening two chapters of Esther, we see men exercising oppressive power over women for nefarious desires and agendas. How will God use for good that which others have intended for evil? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-02-18/714/providence-over-politics-faithful-to-fulfill-part-19 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0800 Why the Nations Matter Why the Nations Matter https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-02-11/why-the-nations-matter Acts 17:26 and Other Scriptures | 2/11/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. Last week, our guest speaker Dr. Tuvya Zaretsky preached on “Why Israel Still Matters.” This week, Pastor Matt builds on this foundation with “Why the Nations Matter.” What is God’s plan for the nations in coordination with Israel? With the Super Bowl today that attracts nations around the world to watch our culture, it is a unique Sunday for us to consider how Christ’s church and the people of Israel are used by God to attract a much bigger global audience to display something far greater than American football, that is, the Savior of the Nations—Jesus the Christ. Acts 17:26 and Other Scriptures | 2/11/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. Last week, our guest speaker Dr. Tuvya Zaretsky preached on “Why Israel Still Matters.” This week, Pastor Matt builds on this foundation with “Why the Nations Matter.” What is God’s plan for the nations in coordination with Israel? With the Super Bowl today that attracts nations around the world to watch our culture, it is a unique Sunday for us to consider how Christ’s church and the people of Israel are used by God to attract a much bigger global audience to display something far greater than American football, that is, the Savior of the Nations—Jesus the Christ. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-02-11/713/why-the-nations-matter Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0800 Why Israel Still Matters | Tuvya Zaretsky Why Israel Still Matters | Tuvya Zaretsky https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-02-04/why-israel-still-matters-tuvya-zaretsky Our guest preacher Tuvya Zaretsky of Jews for Jesus tells us why Israel still matters. The modern state of Israel has been in the news a lot in recent months with the attack by Hamas and its counter-attack. Tuvya will explain why Israel matters in God's unchanging, eternal plan. Because God chose Israel. Because God shows His love and loyalty in His relationship with Israel. Because God proves His character to Israel His people. Our guest preacher Tuvya Zaretsky of Jews for Jesus tells us why Israel still matters. The modern state of Israel has been in the news a lot in recent months with the attack by Hamas and its counter-attack. Tuvya will explain why Israel matters in God's unchanging, eternal plan. Because God chose Israel. Because God shows His love and loyalty in His relationship with Israel. Because God proves His character to Israel His people. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-02-04/712/why-israel-still-matters-tuvya-zaretsky Sun, 4 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0800 New Year, New Sundays | New Year, Same Ol’ Thing, Part 4 New Year, New Sundays | New Year, Same Ol’ Thing, Part 4 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-01-28/new-year-new-sundays-new-year-same-ol-thing-part-4 Psalm 121-122 | New Year, Same Ol’ Thing, Part 4 | 1/28/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt continues through this series emphasizing our commitment to God’s everlasting ways rather than newfangled trends. With this in mind, this message explores the way ahead in the New Year with all of the new Sundays that our great and gracious God has given us for our good and His glory. Psalm 121-122 | New Year, Same Ol’ Thing, Part 4 | 1/28/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt continues through this series emphasizing our commitment to God’s everlasting ways rather than newfangled trends. With this in mind, this message explores the way ahead in the New Year with all of the new Sundays that our great and gracious God has given us for our good and His glory. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-01-28/711/new-year-new-sundays-new-year-same-ol-thing-part-4 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0800 New Year, Same God | New Year, Same Ol’ Thing, Part 3 New Year, Same God | New Year, Same Ol’ Thing, Part 3 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-01-21/new-year-same-god-new-year-same-ol-thing-part-3 Psalm 139 | New Year, Same Ol’ Thing, Part 3 | 1/21/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt teaches through Psalm 139 and discusses some implications that is pertinent to today's culture. Even in a new year, we celebrate the immutable, triune God who is omniscient (all-knowing), omnipresent (everywhere), and omnipotent (all-powerful). Psalm 139 | New Year, Same Ol’ Thing, Part 3 | 1/21/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt teaches through Psalm 139 and discusses some implications that is pertinent to today's culture. Even in a new year, we celebrate the immutable, triune God who is omniscient (all-knowing), omnipresent (everywhere), and omnipotent (all-powerful). https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-01-21/710/new-year-same-god-new-year-same-ol-thing-part-3 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0800 New Year, Same Plan | New Year, Same Ol’ Thing, Part 2 New Year, Same Plan | New Year, Same Ol’ Thing, Part 2 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-01-14/new-year-same-plan-new-year-same-ol-thing-part-2 Various Scriptures | New Year, Same Ol’ Thing, Part 2 | 1/14/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. In part two of this study, Pastor Matt continues to admonish Del Rey Church in 2024 to stick to the same ol’ plan God has clearly laid out in His word, preach the Gospel. Various Scriptures | New Year, Same Ol’ Thing, Part 2 | 1/14/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. In part two of this study, Pastor Matt continues to admonish Del Rey Church in 2024 to stick to the same ol’ plan God has clearly laid out in His word, preach the Gospel. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-01-14/709/new-year-same-plan-new-year-same-ol-thing-part-2 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0800 New Year, Same Word | New Year, Same Ol’ Thing, Part 1 New Year, Same Word | New Year, Same Ol’ Thing, Part 1 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-01-07/new-year-same-word-new-year-same-ol-thing-part-1 Various Scriptures | New Year, Same Ol’ Thing, Part 1 | 1/1/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Happy New Year! As we embark on a new year, Pastor Matt wants to remind us that even though we’ve turned the page on a new year, Del Rey Church intends to keep proclaiming the same gospel of God, from the same Bible of old, about the same Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Various Scriptures | New Year, Same Ol’ Thing, Part 1 | 1/1/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Happy New Year! As we embark on a new year, Pastor Matt wants to remind us that even though we’ve turned the page on a new year, Del Rey Church intends to keep proclaiming the same gospel of God, from the same Bible of old, about the same Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2024-01-07/708/new-year-same-word-new-year-same-ol-thing-part-1 Sun, 7 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0800 Growing Pains and Parousia | Christmas Christology, Part 5 Growing Pains and Parousia | Christmas Christology, Part 5 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-12-31/growing-pains-and-parousia-christmas-christology-part-5 Luke 2 and other Scriptures | Christmas Christology, Part 5 | 12/31/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this conclusion to our Christmas series, we explore the early years of Jesus and what His earthly life means for humanity. What was the purpose of the Word of God becoming incarnate, and how does this relate to us? Luke 2 and other Scriptures | Christmas Christology, Part 5 | 12/31/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this conclusion to our Christmas series, we explore the early years of Jesus and what His earthly life means for humanity. What was the purpose of the Word of God becoming incarnate, and how does this relate to us? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-12-31/707/growing-pains-and-parousia-christmas-christology-part-5 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0800 The Virgin Mother | Christmas Christology, Part 4 The Virgin Mother | Christmas Christology, Part 4 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-12-24/the-virgin-mother-christmas-christology-part-4 Various Scriptures | Part 4 | 12/24/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. It's Christmas Eve! Christmas, of course, is about a baby being born. A birth doesn't happen without conception. And in this special, indeed unique, case, the conception happened in a virgin. Why did God make that happen? How do we know it is historically true and not a fairy tale? Why is it important that Jesus was born after a miraculous conception? How does this affect our theology, in particular our Christology, and our daily lives in practice? Various Scriptures | Part 4 | 12/24/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. It's Christmas Eve! Christmas, of course, is about a baby being born. A birth doesn't happen without conception. And in this special, indeed unique, case, the conception happened in a virgin. Why did God make that happen? How do we know it is historically true and not a fairy tale? Why is it important that Jesus was born after a miraculous conception? How does this affect our theology, in particular our Christology, and our daily lives in practice? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-12-24/706/the-virgin-mother-christmas-christology-part-4 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0800 One of Two Kinds | Christmas Christology, Part 3 One of Two Kinds | Christmas Christology, Part 3 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-12-17/one-of-two-kinds-christmas-christology-part-3 Various Scriptures | 12/17/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. We can best enjoy Christmas if we understand who Jesus is. Jesus is fully and completely God. Jesus is also fully and completely human. The divine and human natures of Jesus are distinct. The divine and human natures of Jesus Christ are completely united in one person. This is a wonderful doctrine called the hypostatic union. Various Scriptures | 12/17/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. We can best enjoy Christmas if we understand who Jesus is. Jesus is fully and completely God. Jesus is also fully and completely human. The divine and human natures of Jesus are distinct. The divine and human natures of Jesus Christ are completely united in one person. This is a wonderful doctrine called the hypostatic union. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-12-17/704/one-of-two-kinds-christmas-christology-part-3 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0800 Holy Man, Wholly God | Christmas Christology, Part 2 Holy Man, Wholly God | Christmas Christology, Part 2 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-12-10/holy-man-wholly-god-christmas-christology-part-2 Various Scriptures | 12/10/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In our Christmas Christology series, we turn this week to the affirmation that Jesus is fully human. If Jesus is not human, we have no revelation of God. If Jesus is not human, we have no salvation. So Christmas is of first importance to us. Various Scriptures | 12/10/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In our Christmas Christology series, we turn this week to the affirmation that Jesus is fully human. If Jesus is not human, we have no revelation of God. If Jesus is not human, we have no salvation. So Christmas is of first importance to us. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-12-10/705/holy-man-wholly-god-christmas-christology-part-2 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0800 Christ Before the Manger | Christmas Christology, Part 1 Christ Before the Manger | Christmas Christology, Part 1 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-12-03/christ-before-the-manger-christmas-christology-part-1 Various Scriptures | 12/3/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. It’s Christmas time, which means it’s time to commemorate and celebrate the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God who became a human being, starting off as a little baby born in Bethlehem. As this concept can be confusing, Pastor Matt will teach on who Jesus is and His nature in the Christmas Christology series. Various Scriptures | 12/3/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. It’s Christmas time, which means it’s time to commemorate and celebrate the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God who became a human being, starting off as a little baby born in Bethlehem. As this concept can be confusing, Pastor Matt will teach on who Jesus is and His nature in the Christmas Christology series. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-12-03/703/christ-before-the-manger-christmas-christology-part-1 Sun, 3 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0800 Adoption as Missio Dei | A Family Made in Heaven, Part 4 Adoption as Missio Dei | A Family Made in Heaven, Part 4 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-11-26/adoption-as-missio-dei-a-family-made-in-heaven-part-4 Various Scriptures | 11/26/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt concludes our National Adoption Month series, A Family Made In Heaven, with a message explaining how our adoption into the family of God is the mission and heart of God and how that should always lead us to celebrate the Savior together. Various Scriptures | 11/26/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt concludes our National Adoption Month series, A Family Made In Heaven, with a message explaining how our adoption into the family of God is the mission and heart of God and how that should always lead us to celebrate the Savior together. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-11-26/702/adoption-as-missio-dei-a-family-made-in-heaven-part-4 Sun, 26 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0800 From Enemies to Sons | A Family Made in Heaven, Part 3 From Enemies to Sons | A Family Made in Heaven, Part 3 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-11-19/from-enemies-to-sons-a-family-made-in-heaven-part-3 1 John 3 | 11/19/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In part 3 of our sermon series A Family Made in Heaven, Pastor Matt explains how our adoption as sons is much more than a metaphor. Because of our sinfulness, we are children of the devil. But through the loving act of adoption, we’re made children of God through the will and work of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, by grace alone. 1 John 3 | 11/19/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In part 3 of our sermon series A Family Made in Heaven, Pastor Matt explains how our adoption as sons is much more than a metaphor. Because of our sinfulness, we are children of the devil. But through the loving act of adoption, we’re made children of God through the will and work of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, by grace alone. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-11-19/701/from-enemies-to-sons-a-family-made-in-heaven-part-3 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0800 The Spirit of Adoption | A Family Made in Heaven, Part 2 The Spirit of Adoption | A Family Made in Heaven, Part 2 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-11-12/the-spirit-of-adoption-a-family-made-in-heaven-part-2 Various Scriptures | 11/12/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In part 2 of our sermon series A Family Made in Heaven, Pastor Matt explains the Spirit’s role in our adoption into God’s family. In order to fully understand what our adoption means, we must understand God as the Trinity and the work of the Spirit as a person in the Godhead. Various Scriptures | 11/12/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In part 2 of our sermon series A Family Made in Heaven, Pastor Matt explains the Spirit’s role in our adoption into God’s family. In order to fully understand what our adoption means, we must understand God as the Trinity and the work of the Spirit as a person in the Godhead. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-11-12/700/the-spirit-of-adoption-a-family-made-in-heaven-part-2 Sun, 12 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0800 Our Father in the Son | A Family Made in Heaven, Part 1 Our Father in the Son | A Family Made in Heaven, Part 1 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-11-05/our-father-in-the-son-a-family-made-in-heaven-part-1 Various Scriptures | 11/5/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In honor of National Adoption Month, Pastor Matt begins a sermon series on adoption. Why do we adopt? Because our Heavenly Father in heaven adopts his enemies as sons and daughters through Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Matt explains how even if you are not called to adopt, you can still support in the care of orphans, most notably by prayer. Various Scriptures | 11/5/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In honor of National Adoption Month, Pastor Matt begins a sermon series on adoption. Why do we adopt? Because our Heavenly Father in heaven adopts his enemies as sons and daughters through Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Matt explains how even if you are not called to adopt, you can still support in the care of orphans, most notably by prayer. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-11-05/699/our-father-in-the-son-a-family-made-in-heaven-part-1 Sun, 5 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Serving and Celebrating Serving and Celebrating https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-10-29/serving-and-celebrating 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1 | 1029/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. October is Pastor Appreciation Month. As it draws to a close, we learn about the qualifications and roles of pastors in the church. 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1 | 1029/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. October is Pastor Appreciation Month. As it draws to a close, we learn about the qualifications and roles of pastors in the church. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-10-29/698/serving-and-celebrating Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Israelology Israelology https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-10-22/israelology Gen. 12, 15, 17; Deut. 7:6-9; Matt. 1-28; Rom. 9-11 | 10/22/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. God planned and executed the origination and growth and purposes of the nation of Israel, including the rise of the Messiah who would die for the sins of humankind. What is God's plan for Israel? It is good for us to understand in light of the current war between the modern Israel and Hamas. Gen. 12, 15, 17; Deut. 7:6-9; Matt. 1-28; Rom. 9-11 | 10/22/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. God planned and executed the origination and growth and purposes of the nation of Israel, including the rise of the Messiah who would die for the sins of humankind. What is God's plan for Israel? It is good for us to understand in light of the current war between the modern Israel and Hamas. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-10-22/697/israelology Sun, 22 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Waters of Repentance Waters of Repentance https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-10-15/waters-of-repentance Matthew 3:13-17 | 10/25/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Today we celebrate and perform the baptisms of 5 new believers, Ernesto and Jessica, Corbin, David, and Setareh. What does baptism mean? What does repentance mean? How do they go together along with the Good News of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah, our Lord and Savior? Matthew 3:13-17 | 10/25/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Today we celebrate and perform the baptisms of 5 new believers, Ernesto and Jessica, Corbin, David, and Setareh. What does baptism mean? What does repentance mean? How do they go together along with the Good News of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah, our Lord and Savior? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-10-15/695/waters-of-repentance Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0700 It's Clean Up Time It's Clean Up Time https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-10-08/its-clean-up-time Matthew 1:1-3:12 | 10/8/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In preparation for Baptism Sunday next week, we explore the ministry of John the Baptist. He is the audacious forerunner preparing the way, calling for repentance. His audience responded to the gracious invitation to repent. Will we? Matthew 1:1-3:12 | 10/8/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In preparation for Baptism Sunday next week, we explore the ministry of John the Baptist. He is the audacious forerunner preparing the way, calling for repentance. His audience responded to the gracious invitation to repent. Will we? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-10-08/696/its-clean-up-time Sun, 8 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Jesus Don't Play Jesus Don't Play https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-10-01/jesus-dont-play Matthew 8:14-22 | 10/1/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In today's sermon, we learn about the sufficiency of Christ (anyone can come to Jesus); the efficiency of Christ (but who actually will come to Christ); and the discipleship of Christ (who will follow Christ). Jesus Christ is in fact Lord, and while being gracious to save us out of mere mercy, He nevertheless does demand that we follow Him. Matthew 8:14-22 | 10/1/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In today's sermon, we learn about the sufficiency of Christ (anyone can come to Jesus); the efficiency of Christ (but who actually will come to Christ); and the discipleship of Christ (who will follow Christ). Jesus Christ is in fact Lord, and while being gracious to save us out of mere mercy, He nevertheless does demand that we follow Him. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-10-01/694/jesus-dont-play Sun, 1 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Battling Bratty Behavior Battling Bratty Behavior https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-09-24/battling-bratty-behavior Mark 9: 30-10:31 | 9/24/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Brat-like behavior resides in all of us, no matter age or status. Pastor Matt teaches that through discipleship, we can examine our bratty tendencies and confront them with the Gospel of Christ. Mark 9: 30-10:31 | 9/24/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Brat-like behavior resides in all of us, no matter age or status. Pastor Matt teaches that through discipleship, we can examine our bratty tendencies and confront them with the Gospel of Christ. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-09-24/693/battling-bratty-behavior Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Religiosity and Prodigality Religiosity and Prodigality https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-09-17/religiosity-and-prodigality Luke 15:11-32 | 9/17/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. This Lord’s Day, pastor Matt takes a fresh look at the parable of the Prodigal Son, examining the meaning of the word “prodigal,” how each person the parable is prodigal, and how the parable addresses our sin, self-righteousness, and God's grace towards us. Luke 15:11-32 | 9/17/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. This Lord’s Day, pastor Matt takes a fresh look at the parable of the Prodigal Son, examining the meaning of the word “prodigal,” how each person the parable is prodigal, and how the parable addresses our sin, self-righteousness, and God's grace towards us. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-09-17/692/religiosity-and-prodigality Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Heart of the Problem Heart of the Problem https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-09-10/heart-of-the-problem Various Scriptures | 9/10/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. God’s word teaches that the heart is deceitful above all things. Yet the culture pushes the idea that you should always follow your heart. Pastor Matt explores the problem of the heart, the origins of our fallen hearts, and the solution to the heart which come from the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Various Scriptures | 9/10/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. God’s word teaches that the heart is deceitful above all things. Yet the culture pushes the idea that you should always follow your heart. Pastor Matt explores the problem of the heart, the origins of our fallen hearts, and the solution to the heart which come from the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-09-10/691/heart-of-the-problem Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Holy God, Wholly Other Holy God, Wholly Other https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-09-03/holy-god-wholly-other Ecclesiastes 5 | 9/3/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. God is holy, and He is wholly different and distinct from everything else, which is His creation. The book of Ecclesiastes was written to reach unbelievers through a "cultural apologetic" so that they might straighten out their thinking, acting, and values, and prepare for God's judgment of sin. It was also written to explain to believers and unbelievers about the meaning of life, the fear of God, and the vanity of worldly pursuits. Ecclesiastes 5 | 9/3/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. God is holy, and He is wholly different and distinct from everything else, which is His creation. The book of Ecclesiastes was written to reach unbelievers through a "cultural apologetic" so that they might straighten out their thinking, acting, and values, and prepare for God's judgment of sin. It was also written to explain to believers and unbelievers about the meaning of life, the fear of God, and the vanity of worldly pursuits. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-09-03/690/holy-god-wholly-other Sun, 3 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0700 It's a Family Affair It's a Family Affair https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-08-27/its-a-family-affair Various Scriptures | 8/27/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. It is said that blood runs thicker than water. In other words, we should be prioritize relationships with blood relatives over relationships with people we are not related to genetically. But the Bible says, essentially, that Spirit runs thicker than blood. Or put another way, those joined together by the blood of Jesus are in a stronger bond than even those who are biological siblings or parents-children. How do we live by this biblical teaching, both in our daily and strategic long-term life choices we make? Various Scriptures | 8/27/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. It is said that blood runs thicker than water. In other words, we should be prioritize relationships with blood relatives over relationships with people we are not related to genetically. But the Bible says, essentially, that Spirit runs thicker than blood. Or put another way, those joined together by the blood of Jesus are in a stronger bond than even those who are biological siblings or parents-children. How do we live by this biblical teaching, both in our daily and strategic long-term life choices we make? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-08-27/689/its-a-family-affair Sun, 27 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Faithful Fishing Faithful Fishing https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-08-20/faithful-fishing Mark 1:1-20 | 8/20/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Mark 1:1-20 | 8/20/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In today's message, we read from the opening of the Gospel of Mark. Pastor Matt exposits the biblical text where Jesus gave his early followers a mission, and we ask and answer the question, how do we apply His commands to understand our mission in the modern world? Mark 1:1-20 | 8/20/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Mark 1:1-20 | 8/20/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In today's message, we read from the opening of the Gospel of Mark. Pastor Matt exposits the biblical text where Jesus gave his early followers a mission, and we ask and answer the question, how do we apply His commands to understand our mission in the modern world? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-08-20/688/faithful-fishing Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0700 The Purifying Presence of God The Purifying Presence of God https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-08-13/the-purifying-presence-of-god Psalm 51:1-19 (cf. 2 Samuel 11-12) | 8/13/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Today we baptize a few new believers in Christ. From Psalm 51, we learn that God is holy and thus naturally distant from sinners. God is gracious and thus freely cleansing sinners. God is joyful and thus happy to renew sinners. And God is worthy and thus we worship Him and share His good news. Psalm 51:1-19 (cf. 2 Samuel 11-12) | 8/13/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Today we baptize a few new believers in Christ. From Psalm 51, we learn that God is holy and thus naturally distant from sinners. God is gracious and thus freely cleansing sinners. God is joyful and thus happy to renew sinners. And God is worthy and thus we worship Him and share His good news. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-08-13/687/the-purifying-presence-of-god Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Gospel Primer and Pictures Gospel Primer and Pictures https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-08-06/gospel-primer-and-pictures 1 Corinthians 10, 11, 15; and Romans 6:3-7 | 8/6/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this Lord's Day sermon, we focus on the essentials of the gospel and how we picture them in the church. This sermon will lead into our upcoming baptism Sunday on August 13, and prepare us for our mission in the month of August. 1 Corinthians 10, 11, 15; and Romans 6:3-7 | 8/6/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this Lord's Day sermon, we focus on the essentials of the gospel and how we picture them in the church. This sermon will lead into our upcoming baptism Sunday on August 13, and prepare us for our mission in the month of August. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-08-06/686/gospel-primer-and-pictures Sun, 6 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Faith in the Face of Troubles | Michael James Warren Faith in the Face of Troubles | Michael James Warren https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-07-30/faith-in-the-face-of-troubles-michael-james-warren Psalm 54 | 7/30/2023 | Michael James Warren. Our guest preacher Michael James Warren from Sovereign Grace Church in Bakersfield teaches us from Psalm 54 important lessons from when King David was fleeing for his life. David asked the LORD for salvation and vindication, and he praised the LORD for His help. Psalm 54 | 7/30/2023 | Michael James Warren. Our guest preacher Michael James Warren from Sovereign Grace Church in Bakersfield teaches us from Psalm 54 important lessons from when King David was fleeing for his life. David asked the LORD for salvation and vindication, and he praised the LORD for His help. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-07-30/685/faith-in-the-face-of-troubles-michael-james-warren Sun, 30 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Giving for the Gospel Giving for the Gospel https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-07-23/giving-for-the-gospel Philippians 1:1-14 | Pastor Matt Jones | 7/23/2023. Pastor Matt preaches to us from the book of Philippians, reminding us of our calling in Christ to advance the gospel through giving our time, talents, and treasures. Philippians 1:1-14 | Pastor Matt Jones | 7/23/2023. Pastor Matt preaches to us from the book of Philippians, reminding us of our calling in Christ to advance the gospel through giving our time, talents, and treasures. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-07-23/684/giving-for-the-gospel Sun, 23 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0700 The One Thing | John Lee The One Thing | John Lee https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-07-16/the-one-thing-john-lee Mark 10:17-31 | 7/16/2023 | John Lee. Pastor Lee preaches from the Gospel of Mark examining Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler and the one thing he lacked in his walk. Mark 10:17-31 | 7/16/2023 | John Lee. Pastor Lee preaches from the Gospel of Mark examining Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler and the one thing he lacked in his walk. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-07-16/683/the-one-thing-john-lee Sun, 16 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0700 And the Beat Goes On And the Beat Goes On https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-07-09/and-the-beat-goes-on 1 Timothy 3 and Titus | 7/9/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. What sort of mentality should we endeavor to have as Christians who live in a major metropolis? Pastor Matt examines this question as we consider our own calling in our own city as our missionaries have returned to their work out in the field. 1 Timothy 3 and Titus | 7/9/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. What sort of mentality should we endeavor to have as Christians who live in a major metropolis? Pastor Matt examines this question as we consider our own calling in our own city as our missionaries have returned to their work out in the field. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-07-09/682/and-the-beat-goes-on Sun, 9 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0700 For God and Kingdom For God and Kingdom https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-07-02/for-god-and-kingdom Acts 20:13-21:2 | 7/2/2023 | Paster Matt Jones. As our congregation sends missionaries back out into the field, Pastor Matt preaches a message from the book of Acts, focusing on an example of believers coming together to say goodbye to a beloved missionary for the last time.
 Acts 20:13-21:2 | 7/2/2023 | Paster Matt Jones. As our congregation sends missionaries back out into the field, Pastor Matt preaches a message from the book of Acts, focusing on an example of believers coming together to say goodbye to a beloved missionary for the last time.
 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-07-02/681/for-god-and-kingdom Sun, 2 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0700 A Missions Message | Brad Buser A Missions Message | Brad Buser https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-06-25/a-missions-message-brad-buser Various Scriptures | 6/25/2023 | Brad Buser. Brad Buser, founder of Radius International shares on his mission work in obeying Jesus’ command to go into all the word and proclaim the Gospel to the nations in all their languages. Various Scriptures | 6/25/2023 | Brad Buser. Brad Buser, founder of Radius International shares on his mission work in obeying Jesus’ command to go into all the word and proclaim the Gospel to the nations in all their languages. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-06-25/680/a-missions-message-brad-buser Sun, 25 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Who’s Your Daddy? Who’s Your Daddy? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-06-18/who-s-your-daddy John 8:30-59 | 6/18/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. On this Father’s day, Pastor Matt reflects on Jesus’ teaching in John 8 that everyone on earth belongs to one of two fathers, namely to God the Father or to the fallen father, i.e., the Devil. John 8:30-59 | 6/18/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. On this Father’s day, Pastor Matt reflects on Jesus’ teaching in John 8 that everyone on earth belongs to one of two fathers, namely to God the Father or to the fallen father, i.e., the Devil. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-06-18/679/who-s-your-daddy Sun, 18 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0700 What’s Love Got To Do… What’s Love Got To Do… https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-06-11/what-s-love-got-to-do Various Scriptures | 6/11/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Building on last week's message, Pastor Matt brings us a message on biblical love and how it contrasts with our culture’s view of love, but more importantly how biblical love and the gospel stands to free our fallen world from confusion and debt against a holy and loving God. Various Scriptures | 6/11/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Building on last week's message, Pastor Matt brings us a message on biblical love and how it contrasts with our culture’s view of love, but more importantly how biblical love and the gospel stands to free our fallen world from confusion and debt against a holy and loving God. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-06-11/678/what-s-love-got-to-do Sun, 11 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Pride Cometh Before… Pride Cometh Before… https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-06-04/pride-cometh-before Various Scriptures | 6/4/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt offers a timely message to help believers navigate the month of June in this 2023, which has become a contested and cancelling season for those with a commitment to biblical sexual ethics and traditional marriage. Various Scriptures | 6/4/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt offers a timely message to help believers navigate the month of June in this 2023, which has become a contested and cancelling season for those with a commitment to biblical sexual ethics and traditional marriage. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-06-04/677/pride-cometh-before Sun, 4 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Down to Earth: Pentecost Sunday Down to Earth: Pentecost Sunday https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-05-28/down-to-earth-pentecost-sunday Various Scriptures | Pentecost Sunday 5/28/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt leads us in our celebration of Pentecost Sunday, teaching on how God The Father poured out His Holy Spirit after the ascension of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and how the Holy Spirit indwells and empowers us to do the Father’s will.  Various Scriptures | Pentecost Sunday 5/28/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt leads us in our celebration of Pentecost Sunday, teaching on how God The Father poured out His Holy Spirit after the ascension of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and how the Holy Spirit indwells and empowers us to do the Father’s will.  https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-05-28/676/down-to-earth-pentecost-sunday Sun, 28 May 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Up, Up, and Away: The Ascension of Jesus Up, Up, and Away: The Ascension of Jesus https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-05-21/up-up-and-away-the-ascension-of-jesus Various Scriptures | Ascension Sunday 5/21/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In today's worship service, we celebrate the Ascension of Jesus. Pastor Matt invites us to consider the importance of this holiday in our faith calendar. He preaches on the significance of Jesus coming to the earth and leaving it, which has immense bearing on our daily lives. Various Scriptures | Ascension Sunday 5/21/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In today's worship service, we celebrate the Ascension of Jesus. Pastor Matt invites us to consider the importance of this holiday in our faith calendar. He preaches on the significance of Jesus coming to the earth and leaving it, which has immense bearing on our daily lives. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-05-21/675/up-up-and-away-the-ascension-of-jesus Sun, 21 May 2023 11:30:00 -0700 The God Who Sees | Anthony Kidd The God Who Sees | Anthony Kidd https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-05-14/the-god-who-sees-anthony-kidd Genesis 16 | 5/14/2023 | Pastor Anthony Kidd. Guest Pastor Anthony Kidd shares a word of comfort for struggling mothers on this Mother’s Day Sunday. In a time in our culture where motherhood can be undervalued, Pastor Kidd looks to the story of Hagar and how God sees her struggles and promises to provide through her struggles in motherhood. Genesis 16 | 5/14/2023 | Pastor Anthony Kidd. Guest Pastor Anthony Kidd shares a word of comfort for struggling mothers on this Mother’s Day Sunday. In a time in our culture where motherhood can be undervalued, Pastor Kidd looks to the story of Hagar and how God sees her struggles and promises to provide through her struggles in motherhood. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-05-14/674/the-god-who-sees-anthony-kidd Sun, 14 May 2023 11:30:00 -0700 The Faithfulness of the True Vine The Faithfulness of the True Vine https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-05-07/the-faithfulness-of-the-true-vine John 15:1-17 | 5/7/2023 | Marcelo Pinell. Brother Marcelo preaches on Jesus the Son’s identification as the True Vine and God the Father’s role as the Gardener and how these truths are good news full of hope and encouragement in the midst of the disciples’ fear, confusion, and uncertainty. John 15:1-17 | 5/7/2023 | Marcelo Pinell. Brother Marcelo preaches on Jesus the Son’s identification as the True Vine and God the Father’s role as the Gardener and how these truths are good news full of hope and encouragement in the midst of the disciples’ fear, confusion, and uncertainty. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-05-07/673/the-faithfulness-of-the-true-vine Sun, 7 May 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Finding Hope in the Wilderness | P.J. Tibayan Finding Hope in the Wilderness | P.J. Tibayan https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-04-30/finding-hope-in-the-wilderness-p-j-tibayan Psalms 63 | 4/30/2023 | Pastor P.J. Tibayan. This Lord’s day, Pastor P.J. Tibayan of Bethany Baptist Church preaches from the book of Psalms a message of looking to God, praising God, trusting God, and hoping in God in order to find true hope when you feeling like you’re stuck in the wilderness. Psalms 63 | 4/30/2023 | Pastor P.J. Tibayan. This Lord’s day, Pastor P.J. Tibayan of Bethany Baptist Church preaches from the book of Psalms a message of looking to God, praising God, trusting God, and hoping in God in order to find true hope when you feeling like you’re stuck in the wilderness. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-04-30/672/finding-hope-in-the-wilderness-p-j-tibayan Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Following Jesus Together | John Lee Following Jesus Together | John Lee https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-04-23/following-jesus-together-john-lee Hebrews 10:19-29 | 4/23/2023 | Pastor John Lee, Bethany Baptist Church. Pastor Lee unpacks more from the tenth chapter of the book of Hebrews by examining some commands, consequences and confidence the author leaves believers with in our Savior Jesus Christ. Hebrews 10:19-29 | 4/23/2023 | Pastor John Lee, Bethany Baptist Church. Pastor Lee unpacks more from the tenth chapter of the book of Hebrews by examining some commands, consequences and confidence the author leaves believers with in our Savior Jesus Christ. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-04-23/671/following-jesus-together-john-lee Sun, 23 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Baptized Believers Baptized Believers https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-04-16/baptized-believers Various Scriptures | 4/16/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. At the end of today's worship service, we baptized three new believers in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What is baptism, and why do we do it? In short, it is because of the Sovereign, the situation, the subjects, and the scandal. So what? Let's find out. Various Scriptures | 4/16/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. At the end of today's worship service, we baptized three new believers in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What is baptism, and why do we do it? In short, it is because of the Sovereign, the situation, the subjects, and the scandal. So what? Let's find out. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-04-16/670/baptized-believers Sun, 16 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Fake News Easter | Easter 2023 Fake News Easter | Easter 2023 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-04-09/fake-news-easter-easter-2023 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 | Easter Sunday 4/9/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Our current culture is inundated with what has been called "fake news" - fabricated narratives that obscure the truth. The resurrection of Jesus, however, is true - despite thousands of years of efforts of those who disbelieve the credible and plausible historical narratives. 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 | Easter Sunday 4/9/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Our current culture is inundated with what has been called "fake news" - fabricated narratives that obscure the truth. The resurrection of Jesus, however, is true - despite thousands of years of efforts of those who disbelieve the credible and plausible historical narratives. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-04-09/669/fake-news-easter-easter-2023 Sun, 9 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Seeing Red | Good Friday 2023 Seeing Red | Good Friday 2023 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-04-07/seeing-red-good-friday-2023 Various Scripture | 4/7/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this Good Friday sermon, Pastor Matt talks about the immutability of God and his unchanging plan to provide forgiveness of sin. Various Scripture | 4/7/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this Good Friday sermon, Pastor Matt talks about the immutability of God and his unchanging plan to provide forgiveness of sin. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-04-07/668/seeing-red-good-friday-2023 Fri, 7 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0700 De Visita and Destruction | Palm Sunday 2023 De Visita and Destruction | Palm Sunday 2023 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-04-02/de-visita-and-destruction-palm-sunday-2023 Luke 19:28-40 | 4/2/2023 | Marcelo Pinell. Happy Palm Sunday! Fellow Del Rey Church member Marcelo Pinell preaches his first Sunday sermon on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as King on Palm Sunday over two-thousand years ago. Luke 19:28-40 | 4/2/2023 | Marcelo Pinell. Happy Palm Sunday! Fellow Del Rey Church member Marcelo Pinell preaches his first Sunday sermon on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as King on Palm Sunday over two-thousand years ago. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-04-02/667/de-visita-and-destruction-palm-sunday-2023 Sun, 2 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Back to Reality | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 18 Back to Reality | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 18 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-03-26/back-to-reality-faithful-to-fulfill-part-18 Ezra 7:1-28 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 18 | 3/26/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Sometimes the LORD demonstrates His power by turning the hearts of pagan foreign powers so that they do His work more zealously than His own people do. In Ezra 7, we see the non-Jewish government of Persia freely giving massive amounts of funding to the Jews - and also granting tax-exempt status to the worship of the LORD. How does this relate to our current day as Christians in America? Ezra 7:1-28 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 18 | 3/26/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Sometimes the LORD demonstrates His power by turning the hearts of pagan foreign powers so that they do His work more zealously than His own people do. In Ezra 7, we see the non-Jewish government of Persia freely giving massive amounts of funding to the Jews - and also granting tax-exempt status to the worship of the LORD. How does this relate to our current day as Christians in America? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-03-26/666/back-to-reality-faithful-to-fulfill-part-18 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Back to Church | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 17 Back to Church | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 17 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-03-19/back-to-church-faithful-to-fulfill-part-17 Ezra 6:13-7:10 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 17 | 3/19/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. The LORD was faithful to restore Israel to the Promised Land. Israel faced temptations and opposition to rebuild the Temple of God. The application for us is we also face competing temptations and opposition to do our work - to preach the gospel, make disciples, and thereby build the church or the temple of God, which is made of people and not building materials. How will we respond to a good and faithful God? Ezra 6:13-7:10 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 17 | 3/19/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. The LORD was faithful to restore Israel to the Promised Land. Israel faced temptations and opposition to rebuild the Temple of God. The application for us is we also face competing temptations and opposition to do our work - to preach the gospel, make disciples, and thereby build the church or the temple of God, which is made of people and not building materials. How will we respond to a good and faithful God? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-03-19/665/back-to-church-faithful-to-fulfill-part-17 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Back to Work | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 16 Back to Work | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 16 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-03-12/back-to-work-faithful-to-fulfill-part-16 Ezra 5-6 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 16 | 3/12/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. It has been a while since Part 15, but now Pastor Matt takes up once again the history of post-exilic Israel. In this Part 16 of the series, we learn that Israel is being opposed by pagan forces, but the LORD is faithful to fulfill His promises, even ordaining foreign kings to make His plan come together. Ezra 5-6 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 16 | 3/12/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. It has been a while since Part 15, but now Pastor Matt takes up once again the history of post-exilic Israel. In this Part 16 of the series, we learn that Israel is being opposed by pagan forces, but the LORD is faithful to fulfill His promises, even ordaining foreign kings to make His plan come together. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-03-12/664/back-to-work-faithful-to-fulfill-part-16 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0800 "Imagine a World..." | Work, Part 6 "Imagine a World..." | Work, Part 6 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-03-05/-imagine-a-world-work-part-6 Micah 6:8 | Work, Part 6 | 3/5/2023 | Pastor Tony Shen. Imagine a world in which we never had to deal with ethical problems at work. Is it possible? Not this side of heaven. But how do we deal with ethical challenges in business in the meantime, in today's world? What should our attitude and response be when we witness, or even participate in, sinful behavior and unjust systems? The prophet Micah preached and prophesied against unethical business practices in his day, and the word given to him by the LORD still instructs us today. Micah 6:8 | Work, Part 6 | 3/5/2023 | Pastor Tony Shen. Imagine a world in which we never had to deal with ethical problems at work. Is it possible? Not this side of heaven. But how do we deal with ethical challenges in business in the meantime, in today's world? What should our attitude and response be when we witness, or even participate in, sinful behavior and unjust systems? The prophet Micah preached and prophesied against unethical business practices in his day, and the word given to him by the LORD still instructs us today. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-03-05/663/-imagine-a-world-work-part-6 Sun, 5 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0800 Old Selves: Self and Put-Ons Old Selves: Self and Put-Ons https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-02-26/old-selves-self-and-put-ons Eph. 4:17-25 | 2/26/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. The Apostle Paul uses a clothing metaphor to illustrate how we must be transformed, by the grace and power of God, into new selves. Eph. 4:17-25 | 2/26/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. The Apostle Paul uses a clothing metaphor to illustrate how we must be transformed, by the grace and power of God, into new selves. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-02-26/662/old-selves-self-and-put-ons Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0800 Ordered Saints: Service and Positions Ordered Saints: Service and Positions https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-02-19/ordered-saints-service-and-positions Ephesians 4:7–16 | 2/19/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In today’s sermon, Pastor Matt talks about the make up of Christ’s church with regard to its order, ordinances, and orthodoxy, and how the gifts given to the church should add to our unity in the Gospel and in Christ. Ephesians 4:7–16 | 2/19/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. In today’s sermon, Pastor Matt talks about the make up of Christ’s church with regard to its order, ordinances, and orthodoxy, and how the gifts given to the church should add to our unity in the Gospel and in Christ. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-02-19/661/ordered-saints-service-and-positions Sun, 19 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0800 State of the Union: Jesus Speaks to His Church State of the Union: Jesus Speaks to His Church https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-02-12/state-of-the-union-jesus-speaks-to-his-church Revelation 1-3 | 2/12/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. The President of our nation gave his State of the Union address earlier this week. Jesus, the Lord of the "holy nation" of believers in Him, has also given a State of the Union address to the church in the first few chapters of Revelation. Pastor Matt surveys the letters to those seven ancient churches and how they address the needs of today's church. Revelation 1-3 | 2/12/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. The President of our nation gave his State of the Union address earlier this week. Jesus, the Lord of the "holy nation" of believers in Him, has also given a State of the Union address to the church in the first few chapters of Revelation. Pastor Matt surveys the letters to those seven ancient churches and how they address the needs of today's church. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-02-12/660/state-of-the-union-jesus-speaks-to-his-church Sun, 12 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0800 Gettin’ Motivated | Work, Part 5 Gettin’ Motivated | Work, Part 5 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-02-05/gettin-motivated-work-part-5 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 | Work, Part 5 | 2/5/2023 | Pastor Tony Shen. In part five of our study on Work, we explore three godly motives for our work and how we can imitate God in our work for His’ glory, for others’ good, and our own joy. 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 | Work, Part 5 | 2/5/2023 | Pastor Tony Shen. In part five of our study on Work, we explore three godly motives for our work and how we can imitate God in our work for His’ glory, for others’ good, and our own joy. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-02-05/659/gettin-motivated-work-part-5 Sun, 5 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0800 Highway 20 A Look at the Book Highway 20 A Look at the Book https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-01-29/highway-20-a-look-at-the-book In this message, with our encouragement for folks to read through the Bible in 2023, Pastor Matt offers a sermonic overview of the entire Bible. The sermon outline (which you can find on our app or website) is loaded with helpful content that will make for a nice bookmark for reading through the Bible this year. In this message, with our encouragement for folks to read through the Bible in 2023, Pastor Matt offers a sermonic overview of the entire Bible. The sermon outline (which you can find on our app or website) is loaded with helpful content that will make for a nice bookmark for reading through the Bible this year. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-01-29/658/highway-20-a-look-at-the-book Sun, 29 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0800 Murder He Wrote Murder He Wrote https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-01-22/murder-he-wrote 1 Samuel & 2 Samuel 1-12 | 1/22/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. We continue where we left off last Sunday, in 2 Samuel chapter 12. Pastor Matt ties the ancient text of Scripture to our contemporary moment, especially with this being "Right to Life" Sunday. Several United States Presidents, who opposed the legalization of killing babies in the womb granted by the Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade, declared this weekend a national somber remembrance and reflection, acknowledging one of our nation’s greatest corporate sins. We seek the Lord for our nation’s transgressions and our own personal sins, giving thanks that our triune God has chosen to be so gracious to us in Jesus Christ. 1 Samuel & 2 Samuel 1-12 | 1/22/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. We continue where we left off last Sunday, in 2 Samuel chapter 12. Pastor Matt ties the ancient text of Scripture to our contemporary moment, especially with this being "Right to Life" Sunday. Several United States Presidents, who opposed the legalization of killing babies in the womb granted by the Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade, declared this weekend a national somber remembrance and reflection, acknowledging one of our nation’s greatest corporate sins. We seek the Lord for our nation’s transgressions and our own personal sins, giving thanks that our triune God has chosen to be so gracious to us in Jesus Christ. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-01-22/657/murder-he-wrote Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0800 Don't Be David Don't Be David https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-01-15/dont-be-david 1 Samuel & 2 Samuel 1-11 | 1/15/2023. God says in the Scriptures that David was "a man after My own heart" (1 Samuel 13:14). But David also sinned greatly against the LORD, and so he is not only a positive example for us, but a negative one as well. And his great sin of adultery, lying, coveting, and murder is probably worse than you've previously been taught. 1 Samuel & 2 Samuel 1-11 | 1/15/2023. God says in the Scriptures that David was "a man after My own heart" (1 Samuel 13:14). But David also sinned greatly against the LORD, and so he is not only a positive example for us, but a negative one as well. And his great sin of adultery, lying, coveting, and murder is probably worse than you've previously been taught. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-01-15/656/dont-be-david Sun, 15 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0800 To the Ends of the Earth (and Other Surprises) | Craig Ott To the Ends of the Earth (and Other Surprises) | Craig Ott https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-01-08/to-the-ends-of-the-earth-and-other-surprises-craig-ott Acts 1:1-11 | Dr. Craig Ott | 1/8/2023. Dr. Craig Ott of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) teaches us from the first chapter of Acts what the Lord Jesus wants us to do to be witnesses as we eagerly await for Him to establish the coming Kingdom. Acts 1:1-11 | Dr. Craig Ott | 1/8/2023. Dr. Craig Ott of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) teaches us from the first chapter of Acts what the Lord Jesus wants us to do to be witnesses as we eagerly await for Him to establish the coming Kingdom. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-01-08/655/to-the-ends-of-the-earth-and-other-surprises-craig-ott Sun, 8 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0800 Paradise Staged: Starting Restoration | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 5 Paradise Staged: Starting Restoration | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 5 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-01-01/paradise-staged-starting-restoration-the-conceiving-of-christmas-part-5 Romans 8: 1-39 | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 5 | 1/1/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt concludes our five part Christmas series reviewing the Book of Romans and explaining how virgin conception in Christmas past prepares believers today for Christmas future. Romans 8: 1-39 | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 5 | 1/1/2023 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt concludes our five part Christmas series reviewing the Book of Romans and explaining how virgin conception in Christmas past prepares believers today for Christmas future. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2023-01-01/654/paradise-staged-starting-restoration-the-conceiving-of-christmas-part-5 Sun, 1 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0800 Priestly Sympathy: Savior Relates | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 4 Priestly Sympathy: Savior Relates | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 4 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-12-25/priestly-sympathy-savior-relates-the-conceiving-of-christmas-part-4 Hebrews 1-13 | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 4 | 12/25/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Happy Lord’s Day and Merry Christmas from Del Rey Church! Continuing through our Christmas sermons series, Pastor Matt explores our relationship to Christ as high priest in the Book of Hebrews. Hebrews 1-13 | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 4 | 12/25/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Happy Lord’s Day and Merry Christmas from Del Rey Church! Continuing through our Christmas sermons series, Pastor Matt explores our relationship to Christ as high priest in the Book of Hebrews. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-12-25/653/priestly-sympathy-savior-relates-the-conceiving-of-christmas-part-4 Sun, 25 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0800 Personal Showing: Self Revelation | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 3 Personal Showing: Self Revelation | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 3 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-12-24/personal-showing-self-revelation-the-conceiving-of-christmas-part-3 Titus 1-2 | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 3 | 12/24/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. In part three of our Christmas series, Pastor Matt continues to unpack the importance of the virgin conception to our Christian faith. Titus 1-2 | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 3 | 12/24/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. In part three of our Christmas series, Pastor Matt continues to unpack the importance of the virgin conception to our Christian faith. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-12-24/652/personal-showing-self-revelation-the-conceiving-of-christmas-part-3 Sat, 24 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0800 Propitiation Set-Up: Sacrifice Revealed | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 2 Propitiation Set-Up: Sacrifice Revealed | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 2 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-12-18/propitiation-set-up-sacrifice-revealed-the-conceiving-of-christmas-part-2 Genesis 3 | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 2 | 12/18/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. In part two of our Christmas series, we examine the doctrine of the virgin conception and establish how it is crucial to our faith and how it ties the biblical story of redemption together. Genesis 3 | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 2 | 12/18/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. In part two of our Christmas series, we examine the doctrine of the virgin conception and establish how it is crucial to our faith and how it ties the biblical story of redemption together. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-12-18/651/propitiation-set-up-sacrifice-revealed-the-conceiving-of-christmas-part-2 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0800 Promised Seed: Story of Redemption | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 1 Promised Seed: Story of Redemption | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 1 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-12-11/promised-seed-story-of-redemption-the-conceiving-of-christmas-part-1 Genesis 2 & 3 | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 1 | 12/11/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. We unpack the importance of the virgin conception of the Son of God that we celebrate at Christmas. Genesis 2 & 3 | The Conceiving of Christmas, Part 1 | 12/11/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. We unpack the importance of the virgin conception of the Son of God that we celebrate at Christmas. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-12-11/650/promised-seed-story-of-redemption-the-conceiving-of-christmas-part-1 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0800 The Utility, Not Futility, of Work | Work, Part 4 The Utility, Not Futility, of Work | Work, Part 4 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-12-04/the-utility-not-futility-of-work-work-part-4 Selections from Ecclesiastes | Work, Part 4 | 12/4/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. Is work pointless? For that matter, is life pointless? If not, then what gives life and work meaning? We turn to the book of Ecclesiastes to gain insight from God's word. Selections from Ecclesiastes | Work, Part 4 | 12/4/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. Is work pointless? For that matter, is life pointless? If not, then what gives life and work meaning? We turn to the book of Ecclesiastes to gain insight from God's word. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-12-04/649/the-utility-not-futility-of-work-work-part-4 Sun, 4 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0800 Thanks and Praise for God's Love and Mercy Thanks and Praise for God's Love and Mercy https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-11-27/thanks-and-praise-for-gods-love-and-mercy Psalm 106 | 11/27/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. Psalm 106 is a song of thanksgiving and praise for the almighty LORD. In it, the people sing of God's repeated love, mercy, and discipline despite His chosen people's repeated sins and unfaithfulness. How can we learn from ancient Israel's experiences? Psalm 106 | 11/27/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. Psalm 106 is a song of thanksgiving and praise for the almighty LORD. In it, the people sing of God's repeated love, mercy, and discipline despite His chosen people's repeated sins and unfaithfulness. How can we learn from ancient Israel's experiences? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-11-27/648/thanks-and-praise-for-gods-love-and-mercy Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0800 The Finished Sacrifice | John Lee The Finished Sacrifice | John Lee https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-11-20/the-finished-sacrifice-john-lee Hebrews 10:1-18 | Pastor John Lee, Bethany Baptist Church. Trust in Jesus, the better, true, finished sacrifice. Turn away from useless shadows. Turn to the sanctifying sacrifice. Trust in the seated Savior. Hebrews 10:1-18 | Pastor John Lee, Bethany Baptist Church. Trust in Jesus, the better, true, finished sacrifice. Turn away from useless shadows. Turn to the sanctifying sacrifice. Trust in the seated Savior. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-11-20/647/the-finished-sacrifice-john-lee Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0800 Live to Work? Work to Live? | Work, Part 3 Live to Work? Work to Live? | Work, Part 3 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-11-13/live-to-work-work-to-live-work-part-3 Lk 18:18-30, 2 Thes 3:6-13, Col 3:22-4:1, Eph 6:5-9 | Work, Part 3 | 11/13/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. Work is very important in our society and our lives. Is it too important to us? Alternatively, maybe work is something we barely tolerate and consequently slack off on. How does God help us how to understand how to avoid both errors? Lk 18:18-30, 2 Thes 3:6-13, Col 3:22-4:1, Eph 6:5-9 | Work, Part 3 | 11/13/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. Work is very important in our society and our lives. Is it too important to us? Alternatively, maybe work is something we barely tolerate and consequently slack off on. How does God help us how to understand how to avoid both errors? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-11-13/646/live-to-work-work-to-live-work-part-3 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0800 Choose Your King | Vincent Bacote Choose Your King | Vincent Bacote https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-11-06/choose-your-king-vincent-bacote 1 Samuel 8 | 11/6/2022 | Vincent Bacote. Our guest preacher takes us to the Israelites' sinful decision to reject the LORD as their king in favor of a human king. How does their idolatry compel us to examine the idolatry in our own hearts, in our own culture, in our own times? 1 Samuel 8 | 11/6/2022 | Vincent Bacote. Our guest preacher takes us to the Israelites' sinful decision to reject the LORD as their king in favor of a human king. How does their idolatry compel us to examine the idolatry in our own hearts, in our own culture, in our own times? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-11-06/645/choose-your-king-vincent-bacote Sun, 6 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Embassy Organized | Part 4 Embassy Organized | Part 4 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-10-30/embassy-organized-part-4 1& 2 Timothy ; Titus | Part 4 | 10/30/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this final sermon in the series, we learn from the Pastoral Epistles how we as ambassadors of Christ are organized into embassies. In other words, with the pastors (elders) leading, the partners (deacons) helping, and the people (in membership) serving. 1& 2 Timothy ; Titus | Part 4 | 10/30/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this final sermon in the series, we learn from the Pastoral Epistles how we as ambassadors of Christ are organized into embassies. In other words, with the pastors (elders) leading, the partners (deacons) helping, and the people (in membership) serving. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-10-30/644/embassy-organized-part-4 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Embassy under Fire | Part 3 Embassy under Fire | Part 3 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-10-23/embassy-under-fire-part-3 Luke 11:14-26, Acts 16:16-24 | 10/23/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Demons are real. The Bible speaks a lot about them. How should we as Christians face challenges that come from the enemy? Luke 11:14-26, Acts 16:16-24 | 10/23/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Demons are real. The Bible speaks a lot about them. How should we as Christians face challenges that come from the enemy? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-10-23/643/embassy-under-fire-part-3 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Ambassador Affluenza | Part 2 Ambassador Affluenza | Part 2 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-10-16/ambassador-affluenza-part-2 Luke 16:1-13 | Part 2 | 10/26/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. The Scriptures call us Christians "ambassadors of Christ." What happens when the ambassadors get affluenza - the "psychological malaise supposedly affecting wealthy young people, symptoms of which include a lack of motivation, feelings of guilt, and a sense of isolation" ? Luke chapter 16 gives us insight. Luke 16:1-13 | Part 2 | 10/26/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. The Scriptures call us Christians "ambassadors of Christ." What happens when the ambassadors get affluenza - the "psychological malaise supposedly affecting wealthy young people, symptoms of which include a lack of motivation, feelings of guilt, and a sense of isolation" ? Luke chapter 16 gives us insight. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-10-16/642/ambassador-affluenza-part-2 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Kingdom Embassy | Part 1 Kingdom Embassy | Part 1 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-10-09/kingdom-embassy-part-1 2 Cor. 5:14-21 | 10/9/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this week's sermon, we explore the biblical concept of God's Kingdom and how we represent it on earth while we await the return of our King Jesus. 2 Cor. 5:14-21 | 10/9/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this week's sermon, we explore the biblical concept of God's Kingdom and how we represent it on earth while we await the return of our King Jesus. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-10-09/641/kingdom-embassy-part-1 Sun, 9 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Vocation: God Is Calling | Work, Part 2 Vocation: God Is Calling | Work, Part 2 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-10-02/vocation-god-is-calling-work-part-2 Exodus 31, 35-38 | Work, Part 2 | 10/2/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. We often think of "vocation" as "occupation," "job," or "career"; like "vocational education." But the original and theological meaning of vocation comes from the Latin word "to call." It is a calling. How can we understand God's calling? We explore examples from the building of the tabernacle to help us learn. Exodus 31, 35-38 | Work, Part 2 | 10/2/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. We often think of "vocation" as "occupation," "job," or "career"; like "vocational education." But the original and theological meaning of vocation comes from the Latin word "to call." It is a calling. How can we understand God's calling? We explore examples from the building of the tabernacle to help us learn. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-10-02/640/vocation-god-is-calling-work-part-2 Sun, 2 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Diving to Hell Diving to Hell https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-09-25/diving-to-hell Luke 16:1-31 | 9/25/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this sermon, we give attention to the neglected topic of hell, specifically what the Bible says about it, and our hope in Christ who rescues His people from this just punishment in the afterlife. We also reflect on the practical significance of this doctrine for our life, witness, and worship. Luke 16:1-31 | 9/25/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this sermon, we give attention to the neglected topic of hell, specifically what the Bible says about it, and our hope in Christ who rescues His people from this just punishment in the afterlife. We also reflect on the practical significance of this doctrine for our life, witness, and worship. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-09-25/639/diving-to-hell Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Appreciating Psalm 23 Appreciating Psalm 23 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-09-18/appreciating-psalm-23 Psalm 23 | 9/18/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Psalm 23 is very well known - "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want" - but poorly understood. In this sermon, Pastor Matt places this beloved psalm in its proper cultural and Scriptural context. Psalm 23 | 9/18/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Psalm 23 is very well known - "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want" - but poorly understood. In this sermon, Pastor Matt places this beloved psalm in its proper cultural and Scriptural context. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-09-18/638/appreciating-psalm-23 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0700 At Your Service At Your Service https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-09-11/at-your-service 1 Peter 4:7-11, Psalm 100 | 9/11/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. We human beings were made to serve. Primarily, we were made by God to serve Him. In this text, Peter speaks of the end of all things, and in that light, we should have self-control over our minds, love and be hospitable to one another, use our gifts to serve others, gospelize our neighbors, and glorify God in all that we do. This, in turn, is in the context that God through Christ has served us: "For the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many" (Mark 10:45). 1 Peter 4:7-11, Psalm 100 | 9/11/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. We human beings were made to serve. Primarily, we were made by God to serve Him. In this text, Peter speaks of the end of all things, and in that light, we should have self-control over our minds, love and be hospitable to one another, use our gifts to serve others, gospelize our neighbors, and glorify God in all that we do. This, in turn, is in the context that God through Christ has served us: "For the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many" (Mark 10:45). https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-09-11/637/at-your-service Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0700 God's Work, and Ours | Work, Part 1 God's Work, and Ours | Work, Part 1 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-09-04/gods-work-and-ours-work-part-1 Genesis 1-3 | 9/4/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. On this Labor Day weekend, we consider work. In what ways do we think about it, ordinarily? How did God work to create the heavens and the earth and humankind? How did He make us to work? How does sin affect our work? How is the gospel of Jesus Christ the solution to our work troubles? Genesis 1-3 | 9/4/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. On this Labor Day weekend, we consider work. In what ways do we think about it, ordinarily? How did God work to create the heavens and the earth and humankind? How did He make us to work? How does sin affect our work? How is the gospel of Jesus Christ the solution to our work troubles? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-09-04/636/gods-work-and-ours-work-part-1 Sun, 4 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Let the Children Come Let the Children Come https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-08-28/let-the-children-come Luke 18:9-34 | 8/28/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. It's a joyous day at Del Rey Church as four young believers are being baptized for their faith and trust in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins. What does Jesus have to say about children and the role of grown-ups who are around them? Luke 18:9-34 | 8/28/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. It's a joyous day at Del Rey Church as four young believers are being baptized for their faith and trust in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins. What does Jesus have to say about children and the role of grown-ups who are around them? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-08-28/635/let-the-children-come Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0700 In a World of Hurt In a World of Hurt https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-08-21/in-a-world-of-hurt James 1, 4; Psalm 13; John 11 | 8/21/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pain is an inevitable part of life. God knows this. The Lord Jesus, God in the flesh, experienced both emotional pain and physical pain. How should we understand and process the reality of pain with God and with each other? James 1, 4; Psalm 13; John 11 | 8/21/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pain is an inevitable part of life. God knows this. The Lord Jesus, God in the flesh, experienced both emotional pain and physical pain. How should we understand and process the reality of pain with God and with each other? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-08-21/634/in-a-world-of-hurt Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Our Refuge Our Refuge https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-08-14/our-refuge Psalm 62, 77 | 8/14/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. How do we process a terrible loss? One of our dear church families experienced just such a loss this week, and by extension, our entire church family also grieves this loss. Therefore, we turn to God our Father and His Son the Lord Jesus Christ, our Refuge and our Redeemer. May the LORD have mercy as we mourn. Psalm 62, 77 | 8/14/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. How do we process a terrible loss? One of our dear church families experienced just such a loss this week, and by extension, our entire church family also grieves this loss. Therefore, we turn to God our Father and His Son the Lord Jesus Christ, our Refuge and our Redeemer. May the LORD have mercy as we mourn. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-08-14/633/our-refuge Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0700 A Special Symbol for Saints A Special Symbol for Saints https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-08-07/a-special-symbol-for-saints Various Scriptures | 8/7/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Baptism is for believers in Jesus Christ as a symbol of the inner washing from sin that we experience. Baptism is also a symbol of our security in our Lord and Savior. And many are not saved even though the wrath of God is coming. So we ought to share the Good News of Jesus with everyone we know. Various Scriptures | 8/7/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Baptism is for believers in Jesus Christ as a symbol of the inner washing from sin that we experience. Baptism is also a symbol of our security in our Lord and Savior. And many are not saved even though the wrath of God is coming. So we ought to share the Good News of Jesus with everyone we know. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-08-07/632/a-special-symbol-for-saints Sun, 7 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Submit Yourselves to God | John Lee Submit Yourselves to God | John Lee https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-07-31/submit-yourselves-to-god-john-lee James 4:1-12 | 7/31/2022 | John Lee. Our guest preacher, Pastor John Lee of Bethany Baptist Church in Bellflower, teaches us this piercing message from the Scriptures that is clear to understand, but difficult to obey. May the Holy Spirit empower us to do so, and may we turn to the cross of Christ for grace and mercy when we miss the mark. James 4:1-12 | 7/31/2022 | John Lee. Our guest preacher, Pastor John Lee of Bethany Baptist Church in Bellflower, teaches us this piercing message from the Scriptures that is clear to understand, but difficult to obey. May the Holy Spirit empower us to do so, and may we turn to the cross of Christ for grace and mercy when we miss the mark. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-07-31/631/submit-yourselves-to-god-john-lee Sun, 31 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Theological Courage | Eric Zeller Theological Courage | Eric Zeller https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-07-24/theological-courage-eric-zeller Isaiah 36-37 | 7/24/2022 | Eric Zeller. Our guest preacher Eric Zeller of Gulf Theological Seminary reminds us that those who oppose Christianity in our day believe that their victory in the battle of ideas is inevitable. But drawing from the invasion of Judah by Assyria in the prophet Isaiah's time, he teaches us that theological challenges require theological courage. Isaiah 36-37 | 7/24/2022 | Eric Zeller. Our guest preacher Eric Zeller of Gulf Theological Seminary reminds us that those who oppose Christianity in our day believe that their victory in the battle of ideas is inevitable. But drawing from the invasion of Judah by Assyria in the prophet Isaiah's time, he teaches us that theological challenges require theological courage. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-07-24/630/theological-courage-eric-zeller Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Show Me Your Glory! Show Me Your Glory! https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-07-17/show-me-your-glory 2 Cor. 3:1-4:6 | 7/17/2022 | Ryan Richards. In this sermon, we learn of the glory of God and the grace He has given us to be forgiven of sin through the Lord Jesus Christ His Son. We who were once perishing then proclaim the Good News to a perishing world - all to God's glory. 2 Cor. 3:1-4:6 | 7/17/2022 | Ryan Richards. In this sermon, we learn of the glory of God and the grace He has given us to be forgiven of sin through the Lord Jesus Christ His Son. We who were once perishing then proclaim the Good News to a perishing world - all to God's glory. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-07-17/629/show-me-your-glory Sun, 17 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0700 The Song of the Shepherd | Bobby Scott The Song of the Shepherd | Bobby Scott https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-07-10/the-song-of-the-shepherd-bobby-scott Psalm 23 | 7/10/2022 | Bobby Scott. Our guest preacher, Pastor Bobby Scott of Community of Faith Bible Church in Los Angeles, explores Psalm 23 with us and shows us how Jesus cares for His sheep. Psalm 23 | 7/10/2022 | Bobby Scott. Our guest preacher, Pastor Bobby Scott of Community of Faith Bible Church in Los Angeles, explores Psalm 23 with us and shows us how Jesus cares for His sheep. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-07-10/628/the-song-of-the-shepherd-bobby-scott Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Imago Roe Imago Roe https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-07-03/imago-roe Proverbs 6 and 21 | 7/3/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this week’s sermon, Pastor Matt equips us to think about the recent rumblings in our culture around Roe v. Wade. He gives us a careful look into the sacred text of Scripture with consideration of the scientific data regarding human life. We learn common sense rationality in response to the godless, unscientific rhetoric of our day. More than an apologetic engagement, the sermon levels us all at the foot of the cross of Calvary, as we see our sin and need for the Savior, who has graciously come. Proverbs 6 and 21 | 7/3/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this week’s sermon, Pastor Matt equips us to think about the recent rumblings in our culture around Roe v. Wade. He gives us a careful look into the sacred text of Scripture with consideration of the scientific data regarding human life. We learn common sense rationality in response to the godless, unscientific rhetoric of our day. More than an apologetic engagement, the sermon levels us all at the foot of the cross of Calvary, as we see our sin and need for the Savior, who has graciously come. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-07-03/627/imago-roe Sun, 3 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0700 The Message and Scope of the Mission | Chad Vegas The Message and Scope of the Mission | Chad Vegas https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-06-26/the-message-and-scope-of-the-mission-chad-vegas Matt. 28:18-20, Luke 24:46-49 | 6/26/2022 | Chad Vegas. What is the message of the mission that the Lord Jesus has given to us Christians? What is the scope of that mission? Our guest preacher, Pastor Chad Vegas of Sovereign Grace Church in Bakersfield, leads us as we learn the answers to these questions. Matt. 28:18-20, Luke 24:46-49 | 6/26/2022 | Chad Vegas. What is the message of the mission that the Lord Jesus has given to us Christians? What is the scope of that mission? Our guest preacher, Pastor Chad Vegas of Sovereign Grace Church in Bakersfield, leads us as we learn the answers to these questions. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-06-26/626/the-message-and-scope-of-the-mission-chad-vegas Sun, 26 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Cleaning Up the Violence | Making Sense of Violence, Part 4 Cleaning Up the Violence | Making Sense of Violence, Part 4 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-06-19/cleaning-up-the-violence-making-sense-of-violence-part-4 Genesis 6, 19; Revelation 16, 19 | Making Sense of Violence, Part 4 | 6/19/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. We conclude our series on understanding why God allows violence and evil, reviewing the varieties of theodicies (justifications of God) and showing from the Scriptures that God will in fact use violence at the end of all things to bring about justice. Genesis 6, 19; Revelation 16, 19 | Making Sense of Violence, Part 4 | 6/19/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. We conclude our series on understanding why God allows violence and evil, reviewing the varieties of theodicies (justifications of God) and showing from the Scriptures that God will in fact use violence at the end of all things to bring about justice. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-06-19/625/cleaning-up-the-violence-making-sense-of-violence-part-4 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Mother Nature vs. Father God? | Making Sense of Violence, Part 3 Mother Nature vs. Father God? | Making Sense of Violence, Part 3 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-06-12/mother-nature-vs-father-god-making-sense-of-violence-part-3 John 3, 9; Job; Genesis 3; Romans | Making Sense of Violence, Part 3 | 6/12/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. How do we make sense of when natural disasters strike? Is God not in control? If He does, why doesn't He stop them? We continue our theodicy (a defense or justification of God) in this edifying sermon. John 3, 9; Job; Genesis 3; Romans | Making Sense of Violence, Part 3 | 6/12/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. How do we make sense of when natural disasters strike? Is God not in control? If He does, why doesn't He stop them? We continue our theodicy (a defense or justification of God) in this edifying sermon. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-06-12/624/mother-nature-vs-father-god-making-sense-of-violence-part-3 Sun, 12 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Does God Get "Punked"? | Making Sense of Violence, Part 2 Does God Get "Punked"? | Making Sense of Violence, Part 2 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-06-05/does-god-get-punked-making-sense-of-violence-part-2 Various Scriptures | Making Sense of Violence, Part 2 | 6/5/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. When horrible evil takes place, where is God? Does God not have enough power to stop it? Does God not see evil coming? Have we misunderstood the relationship of evil and power? How do we reconcile God's omnipotence and the existence of evil? Various Scriptures | Making Sense of Violence, Part 2 | 6/5/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. When horrible evil takes place, where is God? Does God not have enough power to stop it? Does God not see evil coming? Have we misunderstood the relationship of evil and power? How do we reconcile God's omnipotence and the existence of evil? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-06-05/623/does-god-get-punked-making-sense-of-violence-part-2 Sun, 5 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Where Was God on Tuesday? | Making Sense of Violence, Part 1 Where Was God on Tuesday? | Making Sense of Violence, Part 1 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-05-29/where-was-god-on-tuesday-making-sense-of-violence-part-1 Genesis 1-3 | Making Sense of Violence, Part 1 | 5/29/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Once again this week we are confronted with horrific evil, this time the mass murder of 19 schoolchildren and 2 teachers in Texas. We can justifiably ask, where was God on Tuesday? Was He somehow unable, or perhaps unwilling, to prevent such evil? As Christians, what is a biblical answer we can give to ourselves and to others? Genesis 1-3 | Making Sense of Violence, Part 1 | 5/29/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Once again this week we are confronted with horrific evil, this time the mass murder of 19 schoolchildren and 2 teachers in Texas. We can justifiably ask, where was God on Tuesday? Was He somehow unable, or perhaps unwilling, to prevent such evil? As Christians, what is a biblical answer we can give to ourselves and to others? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-05-29/622/where-was-god-on-tuesday-making-sense-of-violence-part-1 Sun, 29 May 2022 11:30:00 -0700 What's Going On? What's Going On? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-05-22/whats-going-on Various Scriptures | 5/22/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Recent mass murders once again shock us. Why do things like this happen? What's going on? God through the Scriptures tells us that it's our fallen, depraved, sinful natures. Not only those who commit shocking murders, but all of us. We are all depraved and sinful. And that is why all of us need Jesus. Various Scriptures | 5/22/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Recent mass murders once again shock us. Why do things like this happen? What's going on? God through the Scriptures tells us that it's our fallen, depraved, sinful natures. Not only those who commit shocking murders, but all of us. We are all depraved and sinful. And that is why all of us need Jesus. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-05-22/621/whats-going-on Sun, 22 May 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Selected for Service Selected for Service https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-05-15/selected-for-service Various Scriptures | 5/15/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt takes us on a scriptural study of salvation and mission. The basic message of Christianity is that God, out of only His grace and not due to any goodness on the part of any human beings, chooses some sinful human beings to be saved by believing in Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, who became a man so that He could die on the cross to atone for those sins. How then should those who have been saved now live? What is the mission that God and Christ have given us? Various Scriptures | 5/15/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt takes us on a scriptural study of salvation and mission. The basic message of Christianity is that God, out of only His grace and not due to any goodness on the part of any human beings, chooses some sinful human beings to be saved by believing in Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, who became a man so that He could die on the cross to atone for those sins. How then should those who have been saved now live? What is the mission that God and Christ have given us? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-05-15/620/selected-for-service Sun, 15 May 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Suffering and Sacrifice | Mother's Day 2022 Suffering and Sacrifice | Mother's Day 2022 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-05-08/suffering-and-sacrifice-mothers-day-2022 1 Samuel 1-2 | Mother's Day 5/8/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. On Mother's Day, we turn to the Scriptures concerning Hannah, the mother of the prophet Samuel. What can we learn from her suffering and godly example? How can we apply what we know to today's societal upheaval over pregnancy, motherhood, and gender? 1 Samuel 1-2 | Mother's Day 5/8/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. On Mother's Day, we turn to the Scriptures concerning Hannah, the mother of the prophet Samuel. What can we learn from her suffering and godly example? How can we apply what we know to today's societal upheaval over pregnancy, motherhood, and gender? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-05-08/619/suffering-and-sacrifice-mothers-day-2022 Sun, 8 May 2022 11:30:00 -0700 He Will Build He Will Build https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-05-01/he-will-build 1 Peter 1-2; Matt. 16:13-28 | 5/1/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Our church is now half the size it was two years ago. COVID, economic and political conditions in LA and California, and other factors have caused many people to move - and of course, others to join. But we are not called to discouragement. We are called to faithful preaching and discipleship and prayer, trusting in the Lord, because the Scripture teaches us that Christ will build His church. 1 Peter 1-2; Matt. 16:13-28 | 5/1/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Our church is now half the size it was two years ago. COVID, economic and political conditions in LA and California, and other factors have caused many people to move - and of course, others to join. But we are not called to discouragement. We are called to faithful preaching and discipleship and prayer, trusting in the Lord, because the Scripture teaches us that Christ will build His church. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-05-01/618/he-will-build Sun, 1 May 2022 11:30:00 -0700 The First Fruits of Easter The First Fruits of Easter https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-04-24/the-first-fruits-of-easter Various Scriptures | 4/24/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. "First fruits." Strange phrase. What does it mean and why is it important for us to know this concept from the Bible, especially in light of Jesus' resurrection on Easter? Various Scriptures | 4/24/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. "First fruits." Strange phrase. What does it mean and why is it important for us to know this concept from the Bible, especially in light of Jesus' resurrection on Easter? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-04-24/617/the-first-fruits-of-easter Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Easter: A Story of Love Easter: A Story of Love https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-04-17/easter-a-story-of-love Various Scriptures | Easter 4/17/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Death is dead, love has won, Christ has conquered. The story of the resurrection of Christ, which we celebrate on Easter, is a story of God's love. Various Scriptures | Easter 4/17/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Death is dead, love has won, Christ has conquered. The story of the resurrection of Christ, which we celebrate on Easter, is a story of God's love. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-04-17/616/easter-a-story-of-love Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0700 That's Not It - Good Friday 2022 That's Not It - Good Friday 2022 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-04-15/thats-not-it-good-friday-2022 Various Scriptures | Good Friday 4/15/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Jesus was not a victim, but a volunteer. Jesus was not a sinner, but a substitute. Jesus was not merely an example, but an expiation. Various Scriptures | Good Friday 4/15/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Jesus was not a victim, but a volunteer. Jesus was not a sinner, but a substitute. Jesus was not merely an example, but an expiation. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-04-15/615/thats-not-it-good-friday-2022 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Palm Trees & Presupposed Truths Palm Trees & Presupposed Truths https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-04-10/palm-trees-presupposed-truths Luke 19:28-20:26 | Palm Sunday, 4/10/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. On Palm Sunday 2000 years ago, Jesus entered Jerusalem. Many supposed that He was there to become the Messiah King of Israel. They misunderstood His purpose at that time. If we are not careful, we too may misunderstand the identity and work of Jesus. Luke 19:28-20:26 | Palm Sunday, 4/10/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. On Palm Sunday 2000 years ago, Jesus entered Jerusalem. Many supposed that He was there to become the Messiah King of Israel. They misunderstood His purpose at that time. If we are not careful, we too may misunderstand the identity and work of Jesus. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-04-10/614/palm-trees-presupposed-truths Sun, 10 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Jesus, Jericho & Judgment Jesus, Jericho & Judgment https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-04-03/jesus-jericho-judgment Luke 19:1-27 | 4/3/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. As we approach the most important date on the Christian calendar - Easter - so do the Scriptures. In this episode from the gospel of Luke, we learn about Jesus' encounter with Zaccheus the tax collector. What can we learn - including what have we missed - regarding Zaccheus? Luke 19:1-27 | 4/3/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. As we approach the most important date on the Christian calendar - Easter - so do the Scriptures. In this episode from the gospel of Luke, we learn about Jesus' encounter with Zaccheus the tax collector. What can we learn - including what have we missed - regarding Zaccheus? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-04-03/613/jesus-jericho-judgment Sun, 3 Apr 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Wars and Rumors of Wars Wars and Rumors of Wars https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-03-27/wars-and-rumors-of-wars Gen. 1-3; Ezek. 38-39; Dan. 2, 7-12; Matt. 24-25; Rev. 19-21 | 3/27/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the latest in many armed conflicts over recent decades. We Christians are often aware that the Bible speaks of the proliferation of war as one of the signs of the end times. How should we think of what's going on today? Gen. 1-3; Ezek. 38-39; Dan. 2, 7-12; Matt. 24-25; Rev. 19-21 | 3/27/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the latest in many armed conflicts over recent decades. We Christians are often aware that the Bible speaks of the proliferation of war as one of the signs of the end times. How should we think of what's going on today? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-03-27/612/wars-and-rumors-of-wars Sun, 27 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Joyful Worship Joyful Worship https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-03-20/joyful-worship Psalm 100:1-3 | 3/20/2022 | Kevin Kidd. The Scriptures encourage us to worship God joyfully! Psalm 100:1-3 | 3/20/2022 | Kevin Kidd. The Scriptures encourage us to worship God joyfully! https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-03-20/611/joyful-worship Sun, 20 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Jesus Is Better, Jesus Is Greater Jesus Is Better, Jesus Is Greater https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-03-13/jesus-is-better-jesus-is-greater Colossians 1:15-23 | 3/13/2022 | Andrey Gorban. Our guest preacher Andrey Gorban reflects on the difficulties of COVID and the tensions of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and asks, what joy and hope can be found amidst such struggles? Ultimately, only the joy and hope of Jesus, who is both preeminent as God, and our Redeemer as man who died for our sins and resurrected to overcome death. Colossians 1:15-23 | 3/13/2022 | Andrey Gorban. Our guest preacher Andrey Gorban reflects on the difficulties of COVID and the tensions of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and asks, what joy and hope can be found amidst such struggles? Ultimately, only the joy and hope of Jesus, who is both preeminent as God, and our Redeemer as man who died for our sins and resurrected to overcome death. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-03-13/610/jesus-is-better-jesus-is-greater Sun, 13 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0800 Lifting Burdens | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 15 Lifting Burdens | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 15 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-03-06/lifting-burdens-faithful-to-fulfill-part-15 Zechariah 12-14 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 15 | 3/6/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Zechariah 12-14 prophesies the destruction of those who oppose and attack Jerusalem; the grace of the LORD toward Israel and those nations that stand with her; His cleansing of His people; and the deliverance leading to peace, security, and prosperity. It is a glorious future worthy of us turning to the LORD through His Son the Messiah! Zechariah 12-14 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 15 | 3/6/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Zechariah 12-14 prophesies the destruction of those who oppose and attack Jerusalem; the grace of the LORD toward Israel and those nations that stand with her; His cleansing of His people; and the deliverance leading to peace, security, and prosperity. It is a glorious future worthy of us turning to the LORD through His Son the Messiah! https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-03-06/609/lifting-burdens-faithful-to-fulfill-part-15 Sun, 6 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0800 Longsuffering Love | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 14 Longsuffering Love | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 14 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-02-27/longsuffering-love-faithful-to-fulfill-part-14 Zechariah 9-11 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 14 | 2/27/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Zechariah 9-11 tells us the word of the LORD regarding conflicts among world powers, the coming of the Messiah, and God's heart for the spiritually lost but also His wrath toward the unrepentant. Zechariah 9-11 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 14 | 2/27/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Zechariah 9-11 tells us the word of the LORD regarding conflicts among world powers, the coming of the Messiah, and God's heart for the spiritually lost but also His wrath toward the unrepentant. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-02-27/608/longsuffering-love-faithful-to-fulfill-part-14 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0800 Fasting & Future | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 13 Fasting & Future | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 13 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-02-20/fasting-future-faithful-to-fulfill-part-13 Zechariah 7-8 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 13 | 2/20/2022. In Zechariah 7-8, we explore the topic of fasting. Israel obeyed the command to fast, but with mixed motives. What good things do we do with mixed motives? Zechariah 7-8 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 13 | 2/20/2022. In Zechariah 7-8, we explore the topic of fasting. Israel obeyed the command to fast, but with mixed motives. What good things do we do with mixed motives? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-02-20/607/fasting-future-faithful-to-fulfill-part-13 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0800 Super LoVIng Super LoVIng https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-02-13/super-loving 1 John 4:19, John 13:34-35,15:12-17 | 2/13/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. "No greater love..." God loves us. God has Super Love for us. On this Super Bowl Sunday and the day before Valentine's Day, what are a few things we can we learn from the Scriptures about how the Lord loves us and how we should reflect that love to Him and extend that love to our neighbors and to one another? 1 John 4:19, John 13:34-35,15:12-17 | 2/13/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. "No greater love..." God loves us. God has Super Love for us. On this Super Bowl Sunday and the day before Valentine's Day, what are a few things we can we learn from the Scriptures about how the Lord loves us and how we should reflect that love to Him and extend that love to our neighbors and to one another? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-02-13/606/super-loving Sun, 13 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0800 The Uncertainty of Riches The Uncertainty of Riches https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-02-06/the-uncertainty-of-riches 1 Timothy 6:6-10,17-19 | 2/6/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. Our culture is obsessed with money, getting rich, spending, and consuming. God, by stark contrast, wants us to be content with what we have and to be generous and ready to share. "For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil." How can Christians, already blessed by the unspeakable riches of Christ our ultimate treasure, be encouraged to share our treasure? 1 Timothy 6:6-10,17-19 | 2/6/2022 | Pastor Tony Shen. Our culture is obsessed with money, getting rich, spending, and consuming. God, by stark contrast, wants us to be content with what we have and to be generous and ready to share. "For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil." How can Christians, already blessed by the unspeakable riches of Christ our ultimate treasure, be encouraged to share our treasure? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-02-06/605/the-uncertainty-of-riches Sun, 6 Feb 2022 11:30:00 -0800 Worthy of All Worthy of All https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-01-30/worthy-of-all Mark 10:17-45 | 1/30/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Jesus is not merely "a" way; He is "the way." He is so gloriously valuable above anything else in this life that it is worth giving up everything we have in this life in order to follow Him and be with Him. Mark 10:17-45 | 1/30/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. Jesus is not merely "a" way; He is "the way." He is so gloriously valuable above anything else in this life that it is worth giving up everything we have in this life in order to follow Him and be with Him. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-01-30/604/worthy-of-all Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0800 Through Many Dangers Through Many Dangers https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-01-23/through-many-dangers Exodus 1-2 | 1/23/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. As the Book of Exodus opens, God's people are under oppression and slavery by the Egyptians. Pharoah goes so far as to order the death of all of the male babies to prevent the continued growing and strengthening of the Jewish population. How does this relate to the slaughter of many innocents by abortion in our day? Exodus 1-2 | 1/23/2022 | Pastor Matt Jones. As the Book of Exodus opens, God's people are under oppression and slavery by the Egyptians. Pharoah goes so far as to order the death of all of the male babies to prevent the continued growing and strengthening of the Jewish population. How does this relate to the slaughter of many innocents by abortion in our day? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-01-23/603/through-many-dangers Sun, 23 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0800 Let's Go, Lord Grow Let's Go, Lord Grow https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-01-16/lets-go-lord-grow 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 | Pastor Matt Jones | 1/16/2022. Jesus commissioned it. The Holy Spirit empowered it. The church continues it. What is it? Gospel growth. Healthy things grow. Let's understand the message, the method, and the mindset of the mission. 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 | Pastor Matt Jones | 1/16/2022. Jesus commissioned it. The Holy Spirit empowered it. The church continues it. What is it? Gospel growth. Healthy things grow. Let's understand the message, the method, and the mindset of the mission. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-01-16/602/lets-go-lord-grow Sun, 16 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0800 Mission Creep and Making Catechumen Mission Creep and Making Catechumen https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-01-09/mission-creep-and-making-catechumen Various Scriptures | Pastor Matt Jones | 1/9/2022. In this sermon, Pastor Matt teaches us a biblical theology of the mission of the church and discipleship through catechism. A catechism is a method of teaching using questions and memorized answers. It has been in wide use in both the Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions for centuries. Del Rey Church is following a catechism throughout the year as we have the past several years. Why? Let's find out. Various Scriptures | Pastor Matt Jones | 1/9/2022. In this sermon, Pastor Matt teaches us a biblical theology of the mission of the church and discipleship through catechism. A catechism is a method of teaching using questions and memorized answers. It has been in wide use in both the Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions for centuries. Del Rey Church is following a catechism throughout the year as we have the past several years. Why? Let's find out. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-01-09/601/mission-creep-and-making-catechumen Sun, 9 Jan 2022 11:30:00 -0800 Peace on Earth? Peace on Earth? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-12-26/peace-on-earth Matt. 10:32-29, Luke 2, 14 | Fake/Fact Christmas News, Part 5 | 12/26/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. Reading and understanding the Bible challenges our commonly held (mis)conceptions about Christmas, doesn't it? "Peace on Earth?" continues to challenge us as we consider WHY the Son of God became a man and WHAT we should do with our knowledge of that glorious Good News. Matt. 10:32-29, Luke 2, 14 | Fake/Fact Christmas News, Part 5 | 12/26/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. Reading and understanding the Bible challenges our commonly held (mis)conceptions about Christmas, doesn't it? "Peace on Earth?" continues to challenge us as we consider WHY the Son of God became a man and WHAT we should do with our knowledge of that glorious Good News. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-12-26/600/peace-on-earth Sun, 26 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0800 No Crying He Makes? No Crying He Makes? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-12-24/no-crying-he-makes Various Scriptures | Fake/Fact Christmas News, Part 4 | Christmas Eve 2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. Merry Christmas! Considering the traditional Christmas carol "Away in a Manger," how have our conceptions of the Advent birth of our Lord, and more importantly the theology of the incarnation of the Son of God itself, been shaped by this and other songs? What can we learn from the Bible about the true nature of Christ our Lord, the God-man? Various Scriptures | Fake/Fact Christmas News, Part 4 | Christmas Eve 2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. Merry Christmas! Considering the traditional Christmas carol "Away in a Manger," how have our conceptions of the Advent birth of our Lord, and more importantly the theology of the incarnation of the Son of God itself, been shaped by this and other songs? What can we learn from the Bible about the true nature of Christ our Lord, the God-man? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-12-24/599/no-crying-he-makes Fri, 24 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0800 Away in a Manger? Away in a Manger? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-12-19/away-in-a-manger Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2 | Fake/Fact Christmas News, Part 3 | 12/19/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. Christmas week is here! Our knowledge of the early event of Jesus' life may be colored by Nativity scenes, church re-enactments, and even Christmas movies. How do the historical accounts in the New Testament gospels say it all really happened? Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2 | Fake/Fact Christmas News, Part 3 | 12/19/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. Christmas week is here! Our knowledge of the early event of Jesus' life may be colored by Nativity scenes, church re-enactments, and even Christmas movies. How do the historical accounts in the New Testament gospels say it all really happened? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-12-19/598/away-in-a-manger Sun, 19 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0800 Trees and Tinkerbells? Trees and Tinkerbells? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-12-12/trees-and-tinkerbells Jer. 10 and Luke 1-2 | Fake/Fact Christmas News, Part 2 | 12/12/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. Continuing our Advent series, we explore the historical realities of our Christmas traditions and compare them to the false narratives that have arisen. In today's sermon: are Christmas trees actually pagan? Jer. 10 and Luke 1-2 | Fake/Fact Christmas News, Part 2 | 12/12/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. Continuing our Advent series, we explore the historical realities of our Christmas traditions and compare them to the false narratives that have arisen. In today's sermon: are Christmas trees actually pagan? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-12-12/597/trees-and-tinkerbells Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0800 Christmas through Jewish Eyes Christmas through Jewish Eyes https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-12-05/christmas-through-jewish-eyes Assorted Scriptures | 12/5/2021 | Rich Freeman. What's the greatest day in Jewish history? The day the Jewish Messiah came to earth. The Scriptures tell us how the Messiah would come, where the Messiah would come, when the Messiah would come, and why the Messiah would come. Assorted Scriptures | 12/5/2021 | Rich Freeman. What's the greatest day in Jewish history? The day the Jewish Messiah came to earth. The Scriptures tell us how the Messiah would come, where the Messiah would come, when the Messiah would come, and why the Messiah would come. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-12-05/596/christmas-through-jewish-eyes Sun, 5 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0800 Christmas and Culture? Christmas and Culture? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-11-28/christmas-and-culture Acts 17:10-34 | Fake/Fact Christmas News, Part 1 | 11/28/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. Advent 2021 has come. We Christians are celebrating the coming of the Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ. Yet in our culture, many people misrepresent Christianity and Christmas. How do we interact with our culture to share the love of Christ with everyone? Acts 17:10-34 | Fake/Fact Christmas News, Part 1 | 11/28/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. Advent 2021 has come. We Christians are celebrating the coming of the Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ. Yet in our culture, many people misrepresent Christianity and Christmas. How do we interact with our culture to share the love of Christ with everyone? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-11-28/595/christmas-and-culture Sun, 28 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0800 A Man for All Seasons A Man for All Seasons https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-11-21/a-man-for-all-seasons 2 Timothy 4 | 11/21/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. As we mourn the recent passings of loved ones, we turn to the Apostle Paul's writings at the end of his life in his second epistle to his beloved spiritual son Timothy. What are the most important things Paul wants to convey? Preaching the word of God. Persevering to the end. Withstanding the suffering brought on by people who desert the mission and people who oppose biblical teaching. Being strengthened by God, directly and through His church. 2 Timothy 4 | 11/21/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. As we mourn the recent passings of loved ones, we turn to the Apostle Paul's writings at the end of his life in his second epistle to his beloved spiritual son Timothy. What are the most important things Paul wants to convey? Preaching the word of God. Persevering to the end. Withstanding the suffering brought on by people who desert the mission and people who oppose biblical teaching. Being strengthened by God, directly and through His church. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-11-21/594/a-man-for-all-seasons Sun, 21 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0800 We Groan, But God We Groan, But God https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-11-14/we-groan-but-god Rom. 8:18-25; 1 Cor. 16; 2 Cor. 4-5; 1 Thes. 4:13-18 | 11/14/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. We as a church are mourning the passing of one of our longest-serving members. Today's texts explain our suffering, expose our sin, extend our hope, exalt the gospel, and expect the return of Jesus. Rom. 8:18-25; 1 Cor. 16; 2 Cor. 4-5; 1 Thes. 4:13-18 | 11/14/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. We as a church are mourning the passing of one of our longest-serving members. Today's texts explain our suffering, expose our sin, extend our hope, exalt the gospel, and expect the return of Jesus. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-11-14/593/we-groan-but-god Sun, 14 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0800 Prayerology Prayerology https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-11-07/prayerology Daniel 6, 9, 10 | 11/7/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. Prayer is a non-negotiable. Prayer changes our surroundings. Prayer is about relationships. Prayer penetrates the darkness. Daniel 6, 9, 10 | 11/7/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. Prayer is a non-negotiable. Prayer changes our surroundings. Prayer is about relationships. Prayer penetrates the darkness. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-11-07/592/prayerology Sun, 7 Nov 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Día de los Vivos Día de los Vivos https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-10-31/d-a-de-los-vivos Mark 5:21-43 | 10/31/2021 | Pastor Tony Shen. October 31 is both Halloween and Reformation Day. How does the account of Jesus healing a bloody illness and raising a young girl from the dead relate to our culture's celebration of blood, gore, death, the occult, and zombies? How does it relate to the doctrines of God's grace, specifically salvation by grace through faith? Mark 5:21-43 | 10/31/2021 | Pastor Tony Shen. October 31 is both Halloween and Reformation Day. How does the account of Jesus healing a bloody illness and raising a young girl from the dead relate to our culture's celebration of blood, gore, death, the occult, and zombies? How does it relate to the doctrines of God's grace, specifically salvation by grace through faith? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-10-31/591/d-a-de-los-vivos Sun, 31 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Photosynthetic People Photosynthetic People https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-10-24/photosynthetic-people Mark 4:21-23 | 10/24/2021 | Ryan Richards. Mark 4:21-23 | 10/24/2021 | Ryan Richards. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-10-24/590/photosynthetic-people Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Ecce Homo | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 12 Ecce Homo | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 12 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-10-17/ecce-homo-faithful-to-fulfill-part-12 Zechariah 6:9-15 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 12 | 10/17/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this section of Scripture, the LORD tells Zechariah of a future man who will both rule from His throne as King and serve as High Priest. That future Man, of course, is Jesus. Zechariah 6:9-15 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 12 | 10/17/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this section of Scripture, the LORD tells Zechariah of a future man who will both rule from His throne as King and serve as High Priest. That future Man, of course, is Jesus. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-10-17/589/ecce-homo-faithful-to-fulfill-part-12 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Valley of Visions | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 11 Valley of Visions | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 11 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-10-10/valley-of-visions-faithful-to-fulfill-part-11 Zechariah 4:1-6:8 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 11 | 10/10/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt continues his exploration of the prophet Zechariah's visions. The first four visions are mirrored by the second four visions, showing us the Lord's grace to save and power to punish unrighteousness. Zechariah 4:1-6:8 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 11 | 10/10/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt continues his exploration of the prophet Zechariah's visions. The first four visions are mirrored by the second four visions, showing us the Lord's grace to save and power to punish unrighteousness. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-10-10/588/valley-of-visions-faithful-to-fulfill-part-11 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Beyond Wildest Dreams | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 10 Beyond Wildest Dreams | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 10 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-10-03/beyond-wildest-dreams-faithful-to-fulfill-part-10 Zechariah 1:7-3:10 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 10 | 10/3/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this installment of our study of God as revealed in Post-Exilic Scripture, Pastor Matt delves into the prophet Zechariah and the first four of several visions given to the prophet as foretelling and forthtelling to Judah, the only remaining tribe of the nation of Israel. Zechariah 1:7-3:10 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 10 | 10/3/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this installment of our study of God as revealed in Post-Exilic Scripture, Pastor Matt delves into the prophet Zechariah and the first four of several visions given to the prophet as foretelling and forthtelling to Judah, the only remaining tribe of the nation of Israel. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-10-03/587/beyond-wildest-dreams-faithful-to-fulfill-part-10 Sun, 3 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Prophets for Prodigals | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 9 Prophets for Prodigals | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 9 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-09-26/prophets-for-prodigals-faithful-to-fulfill-part-9 Zechariah 1:1-6 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 9 | 9/26/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. In Part 9 of our sermon series “Faithful to Fulfill,” Pastor Matt begins surveying the prophetic book of Zechariah which calls the people of God to avoid the sins of their fathers and to return to faithfulness to rebuild the temple. Zechariah 1:1-6 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 9 | 9/26/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. In Part 9 of our sermon series “Faithful to Fulfill,” Pastor Matt begins surveying the prophetic book of Zechariah which calls the people of God to avoid the sins of their fathers and to return to faithfulness to rebuild the temple. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-09-26/586/prophets-for-prodigals-faithful-to-fulfill-part-9 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Pettiness and Purity | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 8 Pettiness and Purity | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 8 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-09-19/pettiness-and-purity-faithful-to-fulfill-part-8 Haggai 2: 10-23 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 8 | 9/19/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. In Part 8 of our sermon series “Faithful to Fulfill,” Pastor Matt finishes the book of Haggai by looking at the themes of Pettiness and purity in Israel during the post exilic period. Haggai 2: 10-23 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 8 | 9/19/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. In Part 8 of our sermon series “Faithful to Fulfill,” Pastor Matt finishes the book of Haggai by looking at the themes of Pettiness and purity in Israel during the post exilic period. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-09-19/585/pettiness-and-purity-faithful-to-fulfill-part-8 Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Listen To The Lord | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 7 Listen To The Lord | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 7 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-09-12/listen-to-the-lord-faithful-to-fulfill-part-7 Haggai 2: 1-9 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 7 | 9/12/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt continues our sermon series “Faithful to Fulfill” where we have been studying the post-exilic history of God’s people Israel in the book of Ezra. In this Sunday’s sermon, we begin studying our first prophet in the series, Haggai. Haggai 2: 1-9 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 7 | 9/12/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt continues our sermon series “Faithful to Fulfill” where we have been studying the post-exilic history of God’s people Israel in the book of Ezra. In this Sunday’s sermon, we begin studying our first prophet in the series, Haggai. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-09-12/584/listen-to-the-lord-faithful-to-fulfill-part-7 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Emmanu-El: I Will Dwell Among You Emmanu-El: I Will Dwell Among You https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-09-05/emmanu-el-i-will-dwell-among-you Leviticus 23:34-42 | 9/5/2021 | Tuvya Zaretsky. Guest preacher Tuvya Zaretsky of Jews for Jesus prepares us for the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot by showing us how Christ fulfills three themes of the Hebrew Scriptures: I will be your God; you will be My people; and I will dwell among you. Leviticus 23:34-42 | 9/5/2021 | Tuvya Zaretsky. Guest preacher Tuvya Zaretsky of Jews for Jesus prepares us for the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot by showing us how Christ fulfills three themes of the Hebrew Scriptures: I will be your God; you will be My people; and I will dwell among you. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-09-05/583/emmanu-el-i-will-dwell-among-you Sun, 5 Sep 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Vengeance Is Mine Vengeance Is Mine https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-08-29/vengeance-is-mine Nahum 1:1-15 | 8/29/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. 2,300 years ago, the ancient Hebrew prophet Nahum declared God's judgment against Assyria, the enemy of Israel. What can we learn to apply to today's unfolding human tragedy in Afghanistan? Nahum 1:1-15 | 8/29/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. 2,300 years ago, the ancient Hebrew prophet Nahum declared God's judgment against Assyria, the enemy of Israel. What can we learn to apply to today's unfolding human tragedy in Afghanistan? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-08-29/582/vengeance-is-mine Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Cleanliness and Godliness Cleanliness and Godliness https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-08-22/cleanliness-and-godliness Titus 2:11-3:7 | 8/22/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. "Cleanliness is next to godliness." It's not in the Bible, but we've all heard this common saying. Yet it is true that God wants His people to be clean. In the Hebrew Law, He instituted many ways in which the chosen people were to be physically clean. In giving His Son, He institutes the one and only way we can become spiritually clean. Titus 2:11-3:7 | 8/22/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. "Cleanliness is next to godliness." It's not in the Bible, but we've all heard this common saying. Yet it is true that God wants His people to be clean. In the Hebrew Law, He instituted many ways in which the chosen people were to be physically clean. In giving His Son, He institutes the one and only way we can become spiritually clean. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-08-22/581/cleanliness-and-godliness Sun, 22 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Our Perfect Priest Our Perfect Priest https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-08-15/our-perfect-priest Hebrews 10:11-25 | 8/15/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. According to this letter written to Messiah-believing Jews in the 1st century, Jesus is the perfect priest to supplant all priests, in that He provides the payment for our sins, He fulfills the promise God made with the people of Israel, and He enables our presence before God. How then should we spend our time together? Hebrews 10:11-25 | 8/15/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. According to this letter written to Messiah-believing Jews in the 1st century, Jesus is the perfect priest to supplant all priests, in that He provides the payment for our sins, He fulfills the promise God made with the people of Israel, and He enables our presence before God. How then should we spend our time together? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-08-15/580/our-perfect-priest Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0700 What Sort of People Should We Be? | God's Power and Promises, Part 6 What Sort of People Should We Be? | God's Power and Promises, Part 6 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-08-08/what-sort-of-people-should-we-be-gods-power-and-promises-part-6 2 Peter 3:10-18 | God's Power and Promises, Part 6 | 8/8/2021 | Pastor Tony Shen. Since the Bible tells us that the world as we know it could end at any moment, what should you change about your life? What should you start doing? What should you stop doing? What should you keep doing? These are not hypothetical questions. We conclude our study of 2nd Peter with the challenge: since we know these things, what sort of people should we be? 2 Peter 3:10-18 | God's Power and Promises, Part 6 | 8/8/2021 | Pastor Tony Shen. Since the Bible tells us that the world as we know it could end at any moment, what should you change about your life? What should you start doing? What should you stop doing? What should you keep doing? These are not hypothetical questions. We conclude our study of 2nd Peter with the challenge: since we know these things, what sort of people should we be? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-08-08/579/what-sort-of-people-should-we-be-gods-power-and-promises-part-6 Sun, 8 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Repent, for the End Is Near | God's Power and Promises, Part 5 Repent, for the End Is Near | God's Power and Promises, Part 5 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-08-01/repent-for-the-end-is-near-gods-power-and-promises-part-5 2 Peter 3:1-9 | God's Power and Promises, Part 5 | 8/1/2021 | Pastor Tony Shen. "Repent, for the end is near!" Such a well-known phrase that it's basically a joke in our culture. And if we're being honest with ourselves, we Christians don't take it as seriously as we should. But the Bible commands it. Why? And how? 2 Peter 3:1-9 | God's Power and Promises, Part 5 | 8/1/2021 | Pastor Tony Shen. "Repent, for the end is near!" Such a well-known phrase that it's basically a joke in our culture. And if we're being honest with ourselves, we Christians don't take it as seriously as we should. But the Bible commands it. Why? And how? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-08-01/578/repent-for-the-end-is-near-gods-power-and-promises-part-5 Sun, 1 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Truth or Daring | God's Power and Promises, Part 4 Truth or Daring | God's Power and Promises, Part 4 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-07-25/truth-or-daring-gods-power-and-promises-part-4 2 Peter 2:10-22 | God's Power and Promises, Part 4 | 7/25/2021 | Pastor Tony Shen. In the 2nd chapter of 2 Peter, the Apostle Peter leaves no doubt about the evil of false teachers. How are we to understand the danger that they pose, especially in our day? 2 Peter 2:10-22 | God's Power and Promises, Part 4 | 7/25/2021 | Pastor Tony Shen. In the 2nd chapter of 2 Peter, the Apostle Peter leaves no doubt about the evil of false teachers. How are we to understand the danger that they pose, especially in our day? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-07-25/577/truth-or-daring-gods-power-and-promises-part-4 Sun, 25 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Lessons from Redemptive History | God’s Power and Promises, Part 3 Lessons from Redemptive History | God’s Power and Promises, Part 3 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-07-18/lessons-from-redemptive-history-god-s-power-and-promises-part-3 2 Peter 2: 1-10 | God's Power and Promises, Part 3 | 7/18/2021 | Pastor Tony Shen. Part three of this six-part sermon series, takes us to the second chapter of 2nd Peter. Pastor Shen will explore the major themes of the chapter emphasizing that the Bible is true, God is just and God is gracious. 2 Peter 2: 1-10 | God's Power and Promises, Part 3 | 7/18/2021 | Pastor Tony Shen. Part three of this six-part sermon series, takes us to the second chapter of 2nd Peter. Pastor Shen will explore the major themes of the chapter emphasizing that the Bible is true, God is just and God is gracious. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-07-18/576/lessons-from-redemptive-history-god-s-power-and-promises-part-3 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Diligent, Not Distracted | God's Power and Promises, Part 2 Diligent, Not Distracted | God's Power and Promises, Part 2 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-07-11/diligent-not-distracted-gods-power-and-promises-part-2 2 Peter 1:12-21 | God's Power and Promises, Part 2 | 7/11/2021 | Pastor Tony Shen. The Apostle Peter reminds us of important truths of Jesus. We can often be distracted from these most important things. How can we be diligent to pay attention to Scripture? How can we be better disciples and witnesses of Jesus to others? 2 Peter 1:12-21 | God's Power and Promises, Part 2 | 7/11/2021 | Pastor Tony Shen. The Apostle Peter reminds us of important truths of Jesus. We can often be distracted from these most important things. How can we be diligent to pay attention to Scripture? How can we be better disciples and witnesses of Jesus to others? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-07-11/575/diligent-not-distracted-gods-power-and-promises-part-2 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Declaration of Dependence | God’s Power and Promises, Part 1 Declaration of Dependence | God’s Power and Promises, Part 1 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-07-04/declaration-of-dependence-god-s-power-and-promises-part-1 2 Peter 1:1-11 | God's Power and Promises, Part 1 | 7/4/2021 | Pastor Tony Shen. We begin a six-part sermon series on the epistle of 2 Peter, in which we learn about God's power and promises - and what our response should be. In this first part, we learn how our gracious and powerful God grants us everything we need for life and holiness, and He also grants us magnificent promises. How then should we live in response? 2 Peter 1:1-11 | God's Power and Promises, Part 1 | 7/4/2021 | Pastor Tony Shen. We begin a six-part sermon series on the epistle of 2 Peter, in which we learn about God's power and promises - and what our response should be. In this first part, we learn how our gracious and powerful God grants us everything we need for life and holiness, and He also grants us magnificent promises. How then should we live in response? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-07-04/574/declaration-of-dependence-god-s-power-and-promises-part-1 Sun, 4 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Control, COVID and Confidence Control, COVID and Confidence https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-06-27/control-covid-and-confidence Proverbs 16:1-33 | 6/27/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. God is sovereign. He is in control. Yes, we affirm it with our lips. But do we really believe it in our hearts? Do our lives reflect our faith in Him? Proverbs 16:1-33 | 6/27/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. God is sovereign. He is in control. Yes, we affirm it with our lips. But do we really believe it in our hearts? Do our lives reflect our faith in Him? https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-06-27/573/control-covid-and-confidence Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0700 "I Will Not Leave You As Orphans" "I Will Not Leave You As Orphans" https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-06-20/-i-will-not-leave-you-as-orphans John 14:1-31 | Father's Day | June 20, 2021 | Pastor Tony Shen. On the eve of His crucifixion and death, Jesus gives the Upper Room Discourse to His disciples. In John 14, we learn that the Father is gracious to adopt us spiritual orphans, and He gives us a happening, a Helper, and a home. John 14:1-31 | Father's Day | June 20, 2021 | Pastor Tony Shen. On the eve of His crucifixion and death, Jesus gives the Upper Room Discourse to His disciples. In John 14, we learn that the Father is gracious to adopt us spiritual orphans, and He gives us a happening, a Helper, and a home. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-06-20/572/-i-will-not-leave-you-as-orphans Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Consider Your Ways | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 6 Consider Your Ways | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 6 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-06-13/consider-your-ways-faithful-to-fulfill-part-6 Haggai 1 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 6 | 6/13/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. After the Israelites were discouraged by adversaries in Ezra 4, the LORD sent the prophet Haggai to warn the Israelites of the dangers of neglecting worship in order to prioritize their selfish interests. Haggai 1 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 6 | 6/13/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. After the Israelites were discouraged by adversaries in Ezra 4, the LORD sent the prophet Haggai to warn the Israelites of the dangers of neglecting worship in order to prioritize their selfish interests. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-06-13/571/consider-your-ways-faithful-to-fulfill-part-6 Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Calling It Quits | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 5 Calling It Quits | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 5 https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-06-06/calling-it-quits-faithful-to-fulfill-part-5 Ezra 4:1-24 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 5 | 6/6/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. In part five of this series in the Book of Ezra, we study what happened to God's people when they returned from exile in Babylon. In chapter 4, outside adversaries intimidated God's people and manipulated the ruling governmental authorities to distract them and cause them to stop worshiping God and stop doing His work. Ezra 4:1-24 | Faithful to Fulfill, Part 5 | 6/6/2021 | Pastor Matt Jones. In part five of this series in the Book of Ezra, we study what happened to God's people when they returned from exile in Babylon. In chapter 4, outside adversaries intimidated God's people and manipulated the ruling governmental authorities to distract them and cause them to stop worshiping God and stop doing His work. https://www.delreychurch.com/sermons/sermon/2021-06-06/570/calling-it-quits-faithful-to-fulfill-part-5 Sun, 6 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0700