Jesus First

Jesus First

Jesus Christ is not simply a good moral teacher or a lesser deity. He is the image of the invisible God, the Creator and Sustainer of all things, and the highest authority in all of reality. Every galaxy, every molecule, every detail of existence is held together by Him. Beyond His identity as Creator, He has also acted as Redeemer, purchasing our freedom from darkness through His own blood and reconciling us to the Father. Because of who He is and what He has done, Jesus deserves first place in every area of life. The question worth sitting with is this: where are you still acting as the author of your own life instead of surrendering to the One who made you?   The post Jesus First [https://lifeconnectionkc.org/sermons/jesus-first/] first appeared on LifeConnection Church [https://lifeconnectionkc.org].

The Only Begotten Son

John 1 presents one of the most profound descriptions of Jesus found anywhere in Scripture. He is the eternal Word of God who took on human flesh, fully God and fully man at the same time. He is not a created being but the uncreated Son, of one substance with the Father, who perfectly reveals what God is like. He lived the sinless life we could not live, died the death we deserved, and rose from the grave conquering death. There are only two responses to Jesus: reject Him or receive Him by faith. To receive Him is to turn from sin, trust in His finished work, and be given the right to become a child of God. For those who already follow Him, the call is clear: point others to the real Christ, just as John the Baptist did.   The post The Only Begotten Son [https://lifeconnectionkc.org/sermons/the-only-begotten-son/] first appeared on LifeConnection Church [https://lifeconnectionkc.org].

Childlike Traits

Faith does not have to be complicated. In Mark 10, Jesus welcomes children who were being turned away by His disciples and declares that the kingdom of God belongs to those who receive it like a child. Childlike faith is marked by five key traits: wonder, confidence, trust, humility, and obedience. These are not signs of immaturity but of a heart that is open, dependent, and fully surrendered to God. Just as Jesus took the children in His arms and blessed them, He invites each of us to come to Him the same way. Through faith in Christ, we are transferred out of darkness and into His kingdom right now. The invitation is simple and it is open to anyone willing to receive it.   The post Childlike Traits [https://lifeconnectionkc.org/sermons/childlike-traits/] first appeared on LifeConnection Church [https://lifeconnectionkc.org].

We Believe…

Our culture tells us to find our own truth and invent ourselves, but that pressure is exhausting and unsustainable. The book of Jude calls believers to contend for a faith that was not invented but delivered, passed down from the apostles and rooted in God Himself. False teachers have always crept into the church, twisting grace into license and rejecting the authority of Jesus as Master and Lord. The answer is not louder arguments but faithful living. When we submit to the Word of God and walk under the reign of Jesus, we become a counterculture that offers something the world desperately needs. Jesus is not a demanding Master who gives nothing in return. He is the One who gave His life so that we could receive life through Him. Resting in the truth He has already delivered is not a constraint. It is freedom.   The post We Believe… [https://lifeconnectionkc.org/sermons/we-believe/] first appeared on LifeConnection Church [https://lifeconnectionkc.org].

Building your Life on Jesus

Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with urgent warnings about false teachers and a crucial question about life’s foundation. He warns believers to recognize false prophets by their fruit, emphasizing that knowing God’s Word deeply helps identify counterfeit teaching. Jesus reveals that saying the right words isn’t enough – true faith requires genuine heart transformation, not just external actions. He presents two builders: one wise who builds on rock, one foolish who builds on sand. When life’s storms come, only the foundation built on Jesus and His teachings will stand. Everything else – career, relationships, wealth, health – can be swept away. The choice is urgent: will you build your life on the temporary things of this world or on the eternal, unshakeable foundation of Christ? The post Building your Life on Jesus [https://lifeconnectionkc.org/sermons/building-your-life-on-jesus/] first appeared on LifeConnection Church [https://lifeconnectionkc.org].