Conejo Church Sermons

Pastor Adam opens Matthew 28:16-20 and teaches about the Great Commission.visit us at: conejochurch.com

What happened when Jesus met the disciples on the shore after He resurrected? What did He have to say to Peter and what was Jesus wanting Peter to understand? Listen to this insightful teaching from John 21:1-19.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Pastor Adam opens John 20:19-31 and teaches us what was on Jesus' mind as He appears to His chosen twelve.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Can you think of areas of your life right now, where you're not seeing Jesus beside you even though you know He's there? Look at the story of the two men who the risen Jesus talked to on the Emmaus road.visit us at: conejochurch.com

What did Jesus resurrection do for the human race? What does the fact that He is risen mean to you? Can you know for certain He is risen? Jesus IS risen and He wants you to know Him.visit us at: conejochurch.com

As you listen to this teaching, you will discover aspects of Jesus's entrance into Jerusalem that you might not have understood before. Enjoy this look at the events of this important and historic day.visit us at: conejochurch.com

What does the Bible really say about the future destination of the righteous? Do you know where you will be the moment after you take your last breath here on the earth? Listen to Pastor Adam open the Bible for answers.visit us at: conejochurch.com

As we continue through this Paschal season and approach Easter—when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord—there is a central message of hope we must hold firmly onto as followers of Jesus. And the promise of eternal life is even greater than we often realize.Jesus’ resurrection matters not only because of what happened to him, but because of what it means for us. The same resurrection life that raised Christ from the dead is the hope held out to all who belong to him.visit us at: conejochurch.com

“If you have a relationship with God through Jesus, you don't need to fear death. It is the door to eternity… it will be your birthday into eternal life. The Bible says, ‘This world is not our home; we are looking forward to our everlasting home in heaven.’”visit us at: conejochurch.com

Lent isn’t in the Bible… so why do millions of Christians still practice it?Should Protestants observe Ash Wednesday—marking the faithful with crosses on their foreheads? If not, what should we observe? If you’ve ever wondered about these questions, you’re not alone.This Sunday, we’ll explore the origins of Lent, the role of fasting, and how Jesus’ warnings against pretense help us understand what true repentance, humility, and obedience look like as we prepare our hearts for Easter.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Mark 1:1-8 talks about John the Baptist and how it is he prepared the way for the Messiah. Ryan Mayfield's questions to us is, "are we prepared for second coming of the Messiah? Are we preparing others for that future event?"visit us at: conejochurch.com

How does God speak to His children? Listen to this message from Adam Finlay as He looks at the Bible for answers about the many ways we can hear from God.visit us at: conejochurch.com

In this text, Paul tells us how our God views all of human history, and how He sees all of humanity in two lines: one headed by Adam, those identified in their sin and under the curse of sin unto death, and one headed by Jesus Christ, those identified in Him, with His righteousness infused INTO us as believers, reigning in life both today wherever we find ourselves and for the foreseeable future, destined for glory!  If you have ever wondered how to think about a subject as grand as human history, this priceless text gives you human history from God's viewpoint, a heavenly view making sense of things here on earth.  What a privilege it is to study the Word of God!visit us at: conejochurch.com

This message explores what is perhaps the single most compelling verse in all of Romans:  Romans 5:10.  It is the Gospel in a Nutshell. It also contains the secret of the Christian life.  Last week I spoke of one of my heroes, Pastor Ray Stedman.  My English hero was a man called Major Ian Thomas. His life and message deeply impacted me as a boy of 10, 11 and 12.  He wrote a masterpiece of a book entitled "The Saving Life of Christ," which is the second most impactful book I have ever read, second only to the Bible!  That book's title refers to Romans 5:10.  Listen and learn about the TRIUMPH of the Gospel of God, the saving life of Christ!!visit us at: conejochurch.com

Pastor Dorman uncovers Three Bases of CONFIDENCE we can each stand upon:  CONFIDENCE in the hope of the glory of God - certain, sure expectation God's working for good within and through us; CONFIDENCE even amid our tribulations - the pressures, sufferings, and heartaches we each face - because the perfect love of God for us will carry us through every single trial; and CONFIDENCE in GOD HIMSELF, our ultimate rock of confidence on which we stand, through our LORD Jesus Christvisit us at: conejochurch.com

This message begins with a mighty "Therefore," marking one of the great transitions in this book in Romans 5:1, 2.  Having seen God's great plan of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ revealed at the Cross of Christ, and discovering how each believer is saved by faith as exemplified in Abraham, we turn to consider now the life-changing ramifications of our faith.  We discover Three Treasures each believer has as a result of God's declaration of us as righteous through faith in Jesus Christ: we have PEACE WITH GOD through our  LORD Jesus Christ, through Him we have been introduced by faith into an eternal GRACE in which we stand, and we can confidently boast in our HOPE of the Glory of God.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Paul writes his masterful commentary on one single verse in the Hebrew Scriptures, Genesis 15:6.  In our passage for this week, Romans 4:1-15, Paul illustrates the radical principle of righteousness by faith alone from the life of Father Abraham, our forefather in the faith.  We will study one quiet night in Abram's life, a strategic night if ever there was one.  Come and join us as we reflect on that quiet night, and God's genius in declaring Abram righteous by faith alone, apart from works of the law, before circumcision, and before the giving of the Law, and learn how the ancient story of the Bible continues in the life of every believer today, giving us a marvelous sense of belonging to God in the family of faith.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Bible teacher Adam Finlay brings a message about the first song in the Bible and what it teaches us about worship and thanksgiving.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Paul takes a moment to survey the wondrous Cross of Christ in Romans 3:27-31.  The Cross of Christ completed once for all God's miraculous plan of redemption, whereby He offers to implant His righteousness INTO every one who believes in Jesus Christ, as a freely given gift.  His work on the Cross is D-O-N-E, introducing the glorious principle of salvation by faith alone, or Sola Fide as they said during the Reformation.  This week we will consider the Cross and the salvation by faith alone offered to every believer as a radical departure from all human religions.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Special guest, Pastor Lem Usita brings our message today. He takes us to the scene at the Jordan river's edge and asks the question, "where are you positioned?". Are you in the camp? Are you at the river's edge? Are you in the river as God has commanded?visit us at: conejochurch.com

How do followers of Jesus fight for Biblical HOPE? Watch this teaching from Pastor John Barbour and discover what real hope is all about.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Paul's reveals the best news of all as the trial is now finished. Not guilty is the verdict from the Judge!visit us at: conejochurch.com

This is Paul's Closing Argument in God's Case Against the Human Race, in Romans 3:9-20.  We will find the final answer to our question we asked when this court was convened back in Rom. 1:18-20: What's Wrong with the World?  Paul answers with one word, the last word in both Rom. 3:9 and 3:20:  SIN.  We will take a hard look at our great human enemy, sin ... defining it, considering it, sitting under it without being able to wriggle out from under it.  It is not easy material, but it is priceless in its TRUTH value, because until we have a certain diagnosis, we cannot find a cure!  Come hear God's diagnosis of humanity's greatest problem this Sunday!  And then next Sunday, we will consider His glorious CURE for every believer through Jesus Christ our LORD!visit us at: conejochurch.com

Exhibit C is God's Case Against the Human Race, a representative of humanity that is the Best Case - the Jews, God's Chosen People.  Paul writes as a consummate insider, a Jew writing about Jews, and the Holy Spirit gave Paul profound insights into the Jewish heart and their sacred texts of the Torah and the Prophets.  Paul will reveal how even the Jews, precious to God as the very heart of humanity, the blessed recipients of the oracles of God in the Torah and all the Hebrew Scriptures, still fall short and end up doing the same things as the other Exhibits in the Court.  We will see the genius of God in planning specifically to change the hearts of Jewish believers, His way of making hearts holy like He is holy, determined and written in the Torah itself and in Ezekiel.visit us at: conejochurch.com

We return to the Courtroom, for Exhibit B in God's Case Against the Human Race, a representative of humanity that is the Good Case, in Romans 2:1-16.  How many of us have heard people describe themselves this way: "I'm a good person, I don't hurt anybody.  I'm pretty sure I'm going to heaven because I am a good person..."  Sadly, this prevalent view is woefully inaccurate.  When Jesus was called "Good Teacher," He rightly pointed out, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone." (Mark 10:18). This week's text will make an epic contrast between our double-standard, 'easygoing on ourselves but harsh on others' human judgment, and the unchanging, fair and impartially applied righteous judgment of God.  And the main thing that makes God's judgment so right and so different is that it always begins with KINDNESS, for "the kindness of God leads you to repentance." (Rom. 2:4).visit us at: conejochurch.com

In this "courtroom" setting, Paul makes his first of three assertions - Exhibit A "The Hard Case". The indictment this follows can be found in last weeks sermon. We highly recommend beginning at the beginning so you have context for these very specific teachings. Go to our playlists and select The Book Of Romans.visit us at: conejochurch.com

These incredible few verses lay out an inditement against humanity for all who live in opposition to God. But it also reveals the loving heart of God eager for men and women to understand their predicament and reach out to the God who loves them.visit us at: conejochurch.com

What does it mean to Abide with Jesus? We learn, through this message, that we can bear fruit only through our constant connection to Jesus. Enjoy our guest speaker Dave DeVries, executive director of VINIA. https://vinia.org/visit us at: conejochurch.com

In this message titled "God's Work for God's Work" Ryan Mayfield opens Ephesians chapter two and helps us understand how we emulate the ways of God by doing for others as Jesus does for us.visit us at: conejochurch.com

These theme verses are the encapsulation of Paul's entire letter the Roman church. I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Paul's life IS God in him. The power of God unto Salvation. And that is the message he longs for others to come to know as he has.visit us at: conejochurch.com

This "sleeper passage" is a rich example of a heart submitted to the Lord when the inevitable Divine-Redirects come in our lives. See how the Apostle Paul cooperated with God, and the fruit that came from that cooperation.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Paul sets up this letter to the Romans to make Jesus Christ the central figure. All that Paul will teach through this letter is laid out based on the power, holiness and resurrection of Jesus.visit us at: conejochurch.com

This introduction into our next study will invigorate you and excite you about diving into the Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans. This is Pastor Dorman Followwill's first week as the new interim pastor of Conejo Church.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Paul's final admonition is followed by a beautiful grace-laden benediction.visit us at: conejochurch.com

The fifth chapter of 1 Thessalonians closes with some very important instructions from the Apostle Paul. Respecting leaders, loving well, and finally being people who are filled with joy, praying continually and always grateful is what Paul is asking for.visit us at: conejochurch.com

There is a future event the Bible calls "that day" when the world will be judged by Jesus. Pastor Kirk opens 1 Thessalonians 5 and teaches about the call to live every day with this reality in mind.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Do you know who you are in Christ? What is Biblical identity? Pastor John teaches from the life of Daniel and the new testament, showing a crystal clear picture of the identity of those who are followers of Jesus.visit us at: conejochurch.com

There were many things the church of the Thessalonians needed to understand about the return of Jesus. Paul helps them fix some poor thinking so they thought righty about such pinnacle future events.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Paul encourages the early church in the evidence of their love for one another. And he calls them to love more and more and shows them what that means. 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12visit us at: conejochurch.com

Pastor Kirk opens 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 and teaches about God's invitation to His children to live within the guidelines He has established for sexual expression.visit us at: conejochurch.com

There are three beautiful prayers prayed by Paul on behalf of the young church he is seeking to encourage. Dorman Followwill will help you understand the depth of meaning in these prayers.visit us at: conejochurch.com

What does Paul say about suffering and trials in the life of followers of Jesus? How do we bare them so they do not disrupt us or lead us away from our faith in and love for God?visit us at: conejochurch.com

Father's Day is the perfect context for this passage of Scripture to be opened up. Paul and his friends cared for this fledgling church with a father's heart. The impact of caring for them in that way was life changing.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Paul ensures the Church of his deep affection for them__loving them as a father loves his children. His desire for them to "walk in a manner worthy of God" comes from his father's heart.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Paul addresses accusations from his critics and strongly encourages the believers to focus on pleasing God rather than people. Following Pastor Kirk's message is an important announcement about a major change in Conejo Church life. You will hear from him and from each member of the Conejo Church council.visit us at: conejochurch.com

God Himself is our focus as we think about what it means to live our lives daily. Paul emphasized this in his important letter to the church of the Thessalonians.visit us at: conejochurch.com

The Apostle Paul praised the Church of the Thessalonians for their display of faith, hope, and love. These traits prove their devotion to Jesus and to His Gospel.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Deborah, Jael, and Mary the mother of Jesus are each significant women in their work for the Kingdom of God. Pastor Kirk helps us understand as he opens up the book of Judges, chapters 4 and 5, and the Gospels and the story of Mary.visit us at: conejochurch.com

This beautiful letter to the church of the Thessalonians is a call to holiness and hope. An already healthy community is encouraged to keep on in their faith, to be the people God intends for them to be and to hold fast the hope they have in Jesus.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Jesus made many claims about who He was leading up to His death. Pastor Kirk shows us in the Bible that Jesus was exactly who He said He was. Because of His resurrection, He is still that same Person today!visit us at: conejochurch.com