HCC Sunday Sermons

Joshua - Week 7

We had a recording glitch on Sunday, October 20th and missed approximately 2 minutes near the beginning of the sermon. Our apologies.

Joshua - Week 4

[0:00] - Introduction [02:19] - Introduction to Achan's Sin [03:34] - Reading Joshua Chapter 7 [08:30] - The Consequences of Achan's Sin [09:29] - Wrestling with the Harshness of the Story [11:46] - Individual Sin Affects the Community [14:41] - Cultural Perspectives on Individual vs. Collective Responsibility [16:30] - Examples of Communal Confession in Scripture [18:04] - Joshua's Departure from Seeking God's Guidance [19:36] - The Lax Attitude of Israel [22:49] - God's Solution: Consecration [24:22] - The Process of Casting Lots [25:49] - Opportunity for Repentance [27:38] - Achan's Delayed Confession [29:18] - The Importance of Immediate Repentance [31:00] - The Seriousness of Sin in the Community [32:39] - Application for Today: Taking Sin Seriously [34:39] - Practicing Accountability [36:48] - Corporate Confession and Consecration [38:26] - Closing Prayer

Alex Goddard - June 23, 2024

Sermon on Repentance

Come And See Pt.7

1) Jesus's deliberate delay in visiting Lazarus was not a sign of indifference but a strategic choice to manifest God's glory and to fortify the faith of His followers. Through this, we learn that God's timing is perfect, and His ways, though sometimes mysterious, are always for our ultimate good and His glory. 2) The emotional depth Jesus displayed by weeping for Lazarus reveals that our Savior is deeply moved by our sorrows. He is not a distant deity but a compassionate friend who weeps with us in our grief, yet He also has the power to transform our mourning into joy. 3) Martha's confession of faith in Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God, is a testament to the transformative power of witnessing Jesus's works. Our own faith is strengthened not only by what we hear but also by what we experience of God's work in our lives. 4) The resurrection of Lazarus is a foretaste of the ultimate resurrection that awaits all who believe in Jesus. It serves as a reminder that our hope is not in this life alone but in the eternal life that Jesus promises to those who trust in Him. 5) The story of Lazarus challenges us to reevaluate our understanding of Jesus. He is not merely a moral guide but the source of our spiritual rebirth. Our salvation is not a result of our efforts but is a gift of grace through faith in Jesus's death and resurrection.

Come And See Pt.6

John 9: The man born blind, whose life was irrevocably altered by Jesus, stands as a beacon of God's glory. His healing was not a consequence of his or his parents' sins but a means for the works of God to be displayed. Jesus, the Light of the World, illuminated the darkness of the man's life, not only restoring his sight but also granting him spiritual clarity. This miracle, reminiscent of creation itself, underscores Jesus' deity and His role as the promised Messiah.