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This week, we explore Matthew 25:31–46, where Jesus describes the final judgment through the separation of the sheep and the goats. As Jesus prepares for the cross and looks ahead to His return, He challenges us to consider what kind of people we should be as we wait for Him. Our faith isn’t just about […] The post Matthew 25:31-46 – When the King Sits Down appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

In Matthew 25:14–30, Jesus tells the Parable of the Talents, a powerful reminder that everything we have has been entrusted to us by God. Pastor Jesse challenges us to consider whether we are living by faith or by sight, and whether fear is causing us to bury what God has given us instead of faithfully […] The post Matthew 25:14-30 – What Will You Do with What He Gave You? appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

In Matthew 25:1–13, Jesus tells the Parable of the Ten Virgins—a powerful reminder that His return could come at any moment, and the question isn’t when He will return, but whether we are ready. Pastor Jesse walks through the “wait, the cry, and the door,” challenging us to examine whether our faith is merely outward […] The post Matthew 25:1-13 – Running on Empty: The Danger of Profession Without Possession appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

Matthew 24 is one of the most talked-about passages when it comes to prophecy and the end times. In this episode, Pastor Wayne takes a closer look at Jesus’ words about the destruction of the temple, “this generation,” the abomination of desolation, and the events surrounding Jerusalem’s fall in 70 AD. More than anything, this […] The post Matthew 24 – Not One Stone Upon Another appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week, Pastor Wayne Hoag picks up in Matthew 23, where Jesus confronts religious hypocrisy head-on. Jesus warns against focusing on outward appearances, status, and rule-following while neglecting the things that matter most to God: justice, mercy, faithfulness, and love. Yet even in His strong rebuke, we see His deep compassion as He grieves over […] The post Matthew 23 – Upon This Generation appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

What really matters to God? In Matthew 22, Jesus is surrounded by religious leaders who are determined to challenge Him, trap Him, and test His authority. But beneath all of their questions, we see something much deeper: God’s desire for genuine relationship with His people. In this message, Austin Kim walks through five realities that […] The post Matthew 22 – What Really Matters to God? appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

As Jesus enters Holy Week, He finds Himself face-to-face with the religious leaders who question His authority. Through two powerful vineyard parables, Jesus exposes the difference between simply looking faithful on the outside and actually living a life of repentance, obedience, and transformation. These stories remind us that God isn’t primarily concerned with our religious […] The post Matthew 21:23-46 – Vineyard Stories appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

God’s kingdom often looks very different from the world around us. In Matthew 19 and 20, Jesus reminds us that greatness isn’t found in earning, achieving, or being recognized—it’s found in receiving God’s grace, serving others with humility, and extending mercy to those around us. As followers of Christ, we’re invited to lay down comparison, […] The post Matthew 19:16-20:34 – The First Shall Be Last and The Last First appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

Matthew 19 invites us into some of life’s most challenging conversations—marriage, singleness, children, and wealth—but beneath each topic is one central question: Where is your trust? Rather than settling for outward rule-following, Jesus calls us to a deeper relationship marked by dependence on Him. When our security is found in Christ instead of our circumstances, […] The post Matthew 19:1-15 – Seeking God’s Heart appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

What if the life you’re longing for isn’t found in trying harder, but in staying closer to Jesus? This week, guest speaker Jordan Wong teaches from John 15:1–13, where Jesus invites us to abide in Him, the true Vine. Discover how lasting joy, peace, love, and spiritual fruit aren’t produced through our own effort, but […] The post John 15:1-13 – Abide appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

Conflict is an unavoidable part of life, but as followers of Jesus, we’re called to respond differently. In this week’s message from Pastor Wayne, we take a look at Matthew 18:15–20, where we’ll explore Jesus’ clear and compassionate instructions for pursuing reconciliation, restoring relationships, and walking in humility. Whether you’re facing a difficult conversation or […] The post Matthew 18:15-20 – A Kingdom that Forgives appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

The world tells us that greatness is earned through success, status, and achievement. But in Matthew 18, Jesus turns that idea upside down. True greatness in His Kingdom is found in humility, dependence on Him, and faithfully following wherever He leads. In this week’s message, we’re reminded that Jesus calls us to take sin seriously, […] The post Matthew 18:1-14 – Kingdom Greatness appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

Jesus has already won the victory… but what do we do when we find ourselves asking, “Why isn’t it working?” In this week’s message from Matthew 17:14–21, we explore Jesus’ authority over darkness and His invitation to deeper dependence through prayer and spiritual disciplines. If you’ve ever felt stuck, weary, or in need of God’s […] The post Matthew 17:14-27 – Faith for What You Can’t Fix appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week we’re looking at the beginning of Matthew 17 and one of the most incredible moments in the Gospels—the Transfiguration. As Jesus reveals His glory to Peter, James, and John, we’re reminded that this moment wasn’t random, but part of God’s sovereign plan all along. Pastor Brad Noel walks through what this mountaintop encounter […] The post Matthew 17:1-13 – When Glory Breaks into the Ordinary appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

This week we’re diving into Matthew 16 and one of the most important questions Jesus ever asked His disciples—and really, all of us: “Who do you say that I am?” In a world full of competing voices, beliefs, and ideas about Jesus, this passage brings us back to the foundation of our faith and reminds […] The post Matthew 16:13-28 – Who Is Jesus? appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.