Mission Church Podcast

Do we want God's blessings more than we want God Himself?In the Parable of the Wicked Tenants, Jesus exposes the danger of rejecting the King while pursuing the blessings of His kingdom. Discover how this powerful passage points us to Christ, the rejected Cornerstone, and calls us to repent, believe, and joyfully submit to Him.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In Matthew 21:23–32, Jesus confronts the danger of false confidence and exposes the difference between outward religion and genuine obedience. Through the parable of the two sons, we are reminded that God is not impressed by empty words, but by hearts that repent and obey. This sermon challenges us to examine whether we are truly doing the Father’s will—or simply convincing ourselves that we are.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In Matthew 21:18-22, Jesus uses a barren fig tree to confront a sobering truth: outward religion can look alive while lacking true spiritual fruit. This sermon explores the danger of spiritual drift, the emptiness of self-reliance, and the kind of faith-filled dependence Christ desires from His people. The King is not impressed by leaves alone—He seeks genuine fruit produced through abiding in Him.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

Many people welcome Jesus into their lives, but not everyone receives Him as King.In Matthew 21:1–17, we follow Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, His cleansing of the temple, and His reception by the blind, the lame, and even children. This passage challenges us to examine whether we have embraced Jesus as He truly is or merely as we want Him to be.Join us as we explore what it means to move beyond admiration and celebration to genuine surrender and worship of God's promised King.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

What do you do when you come face-to-face with a problem you can't fix?In Matthew 20:29–34, two blind men cry out to Jesus for mercy, believing that He alone can do what no one else can. As Jesus makes His final journey toward Jerusalem, we see a compassionate Savior who stops for the needy, responds to persistent faith, and transforms lives through His mercy.Join us as we explore how our greatest need is not self-sufficiency, but the mercy of Christ—and why those who truly see Him can't help but follow Him.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

What does true greatness look like?In Matthew 20:17–28, Jesus completely overturns the world's definition of greatness. While His disciples are pursuing positions of honor and recognition, Jesus is walking toward the cross. Through His words and example, Jesus teaches that greatness in God's kingdom is not found in power, status, or being served—but in humility, sacrifice, and serving others.Join us as we explore how the King of Kings became the Servant of all and gave His life as a ransom for many.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In Matthew 20:1–16, Jesus tells a parable that challenges our assumptions about fairness, merit, and what we deserve. This week, guest preacher Pastor Ben Flemming unpacks how God's kingdom operates not on earning, but on grace—and why His generosity is far better than getting what we deserve.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In this sermon from Matthew 19:23–29, we explore the danger of treasuring earthly comfort, wealth, and self-sufficiency above Christ. Jesus reminds us that salvation is impossible through human effort alone, but through God’s grace, sinners are rescued, transformed, and invited to find their true treasure in Him.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In Matthew 19:13–22, Jesus contrasts the humble, childlike faith that receives the Kingdom with the self-reliance that keeps us from Him. Through the rich young ruler, we see how easily our hearts cling to lesser treasures instead of fully trusting Christ. The invitation of Jesus is simple: come empty-handed, dependent, and find true rest in Him. Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In Matthew 19:1–12, Jesus addresses marriage, divorce, and singleness—pointing us back to God’s design and exposing the deeper issue of our hearts. This message calls us to surrender every part of our lives to Christ and find hope in His grace, no matter our story.Mission Church is a North Valley fellowship of ragamuffins finding refuge in the gospel of grace—loving Jesus, living like Jesus, and leading others to Jesus.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

What does it look like to truly forgive when the hurt runs deep? In this message from the Gospel of Matthew 18:21–35, Jesus challenges us to move beyond keeping score and into a life of real, from-the-heart forgiveness. As we see the depth of God’s mercy toward us, we’re invited to extend that same mercy to others. Forgiven people forgive. The question is—have we truly grasped how much we’ve been forgiven? Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In Matthew 18:15–20, Jesus calls His church to something we often avoid—lovingly confronting sin for the purpose of restoration. In this message, we explore both the how and the heart behind church discipline: pursuing one another with humility, truth, and grace.Rather than avoiding hard conversations or approaching them harshly, Jesus shows us a better way—one rooted in the gospel and aimed at restoration. Because just as Christ pursued us in our sin, we are called to pursue one another in love.This is the heart of Jesus. This is the pursuit of restoration.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In Matthew 18:1–14, Jesus confronts our assumptions about greatness and reveals the true posture of those who belong to His kingdom. True greatness is not found in status or recognition, but in humility, dependence, and a heart that reflects the Father’s love for the weak, the overlooked, and the wandering. As followers of Jesus, we are called not only to humble ourselves, but to pursue and care for others the way Christ has pursued us. Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In this Resurrection Sunday message from 1 Corinthians 15:19–26, we explore what the resurrection of Jesus truly means. If Christ has been raised, then everything changes—sin is defeated, death no longer has the final word, and hope is secured for all who belong to Him.We are living between the firstfruits and the full harvest—between Christ’s victory over death and the day He will return to make all things new. The question is not just did Jesus rise, but do you belong to Him?Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

On Good Friday, we ask: What was God doing at the cross?From 2 Corinthians 5:21, we see the heart of the gospel—Jesus took our place, bearing our sin so we could be made righteous in Him.Because of the cross, our debt is paid, our condemnation is gone, and our standing before God is secure in Christ.Be reconciled to God.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

On Palm Sunday, we look beyond the crowd and the celebration to see the heart of Christ. In Philippians 2:5–11, we discover the humility of Jesus—how the King of glory stepped down, took the form of a servant, and went to the cross for our salvation.This message calls us to examine our own hearts, lay down our pride, and adopt the mindset of Christ. The One who humbled Himself has now been exalted as Lord over all—and one day every knee will bow before Him.Will you bow to Him today?Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In this final message from our “Grace in the Depths” series through the book of Jonah, we see how God’s mercy exposes the condition of our hearts. Jonah knew God was gracious—but struggled when that grace was extended to people he didn’t think deserved it.This sermon challenges us to examine our own hearts: Do we rejoice in God’s mercy for others, or resist it? Are we more concerned with our comfort than with people far from God?Ultimately, Jonah points us to Jesus—the One who didn’t run from sinners, but moved toward them in compassion and gave His life so mercy could be ours.Will we care about what God cares about… and step into His mission?Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In week four of our Grace in the Depths series through the book of Jonah, we look at Jonah chapter 3 and the surprising repentance of Nineveh. When God’s Word confronts rebellious hearts, the only right response is humble repentance and a cry for mercy. This sermon reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace—and that true repentance begins when we step off the throne of our own lives and trust in Christ. Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In week three of our Grace in the Depths series through the book of Jonah, we encounter Jonah at the very bottom — literally in the depths. From the belly of the fish, Jonah finally realizes the truth he had been resisting all along: salvation belongs to the Lord.This passage reminds us that God often meets us in the depths — in the storms, the waiting rooms, and the moments when we reach the end of ourselves. Even there, God’s mercy pursues, restores, and delivers.No pit is too deep. No sinner is beyond His grace. The God who rescued Jonah is the same God who saves through Jesus Christ.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In week two of our “Grace in the Depths” series through the book of Jonah, we explore Jonah 1:4–16 and the relentless mercy of God. When Jonah runs from God’s call, the Lord sends a storm—not to destroy him, but to pursue him.This passage reminds us that God’s grace will disrupt our rebellion, expose hidden sin, and ultimately point us to the only true deliverance found in Jesus Christ—the greater Jonah who gave His life so that we could have peace with God.If you’ve ever tried to outrun God, wrestled with obedience, or felt the weight of the storm, this message is for you.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

We begin a five-week journey through the book of Jonah—a story not ultimately about a storm, a fish, or a city, but about a merciful God who pursues resistant hearts. In this opening message, we see how subtle disobedience, misplaced comfort, and misunderstood grace can lead us to run from God’s call. Yet even in our rebellion, God’s pursuing mercy meets us—sometimes through the storm.Are you sailing toward your own Tarshish, or surrendering to the King who loves you too much to let you run?Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In this message from Luke 15, we begin our Rhythms of Grace series by exploring Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son — a story not just about rebellion, but about pride… and a Father who pursues both.One son ran away.One son stayed home.Both were lost.Both were invited in.As we enter the Lenten season, this sermon calls us to repentance — to come home to the heart of the Father and join the celebration of grace.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

Guest teacher, Pastor Ben Fleming, brings a timely word from the book of Matthew titled "The Harvest". Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In the final week of For the One More, we turn to Acts 2 to see what happens after grace is received. When the gospel pierces hearts and Christ is trusted, God doesn’t just save individuals — He forms a people.This sermon explores how repentance leads to new life, how the Spirit shapes a gospel culture, and how a church marked by truth, fellowship, joy, and sincerity becomes the means through which God continues to save the one more.The Lord is still adding. The question is: will we be a people shaped by the grace we’ve received?Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

Salvation doesn’t begin with our search for Jesus—it begins with His pursuit of us. In Luke 19, we meet Zacchaeus, a man hidden in plain sight, and a Savior who stops, calls him by name, and brings salvation to his house. This message reminds us that Jesus still seeks, still saves, and still goes after the one more.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In week two of For the One More, we turn to John 4 and witness Jesus intentionally pursuing one unlikely sinner at a well. Through His encounter with the Samaritan woman, we see a Savior who crosses barriers, exposes the deeper thirst of the soul, and offers living water that truly satisfies. This message reminds us that only Jesus can quench our deepest longings—and that hearts changed by grace cannot stay silent. Come and see the Savior of the world who still seeks the one more.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In Luke 15, Jesus reveals the heart of a Shepherd who joyfully seeks the lost and rejoices when even one sinner is found. This sermon launches our new series For the One More, calling us to rediscover God’s joy, resist subtle spiritual drift, and align our hearts with what heaven celebrates. As we look at the parable of the lost sheep, we’re reminded that salvation begins with God’s pursuit—and that those who’ve been carried home are invited to rejoice and make room for the one more.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

On the first Sunday of the new year, we turn to Psalm 1 to discover that real happiness isn’t found in self-improvement or fresh resolutions—but in a righteousness none of us possess on our own. This sermon reveals how Psalm 1 points us to Jesus, the only truly righteous One, and invites us to find life, stability, and blessing by being united to Him. As Mission Church looks ahead to 2026 and our vision For the One More, we begin the year anchored in the gospel and the grace of Christ.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

As we close out 2025, we return to Matthew 17 in our series The King & His Kingdom. In this passage, we see three powerful truths about Jesus: the Son who suffers, the Son who is free, and the Son who provides. This sermon invites weary and anxious hearts to stop living as fearful subjects and begin resting as confident sons and daughters—trusting in our gracious King who has met our greatest need and promises to provide for all we need as we follow Him.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

Christmas often finds us tired, burdened, and carrying quiet fears beneath the lights and songs. In this Christmas Eve message from Luke 2, we hear the angel’s announcement spoken straight into the darkness: “Do not be afraid.” Discover how true joy doesn’t come from changed circumstances, but from God’s gracious action—sending His Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, Messiah, and Lord. Into real fear, God brings peace. Into real darkness, God sends light.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In this Advent message, we turn to John 1:14–18 to behold Jesus Christ—the eternal Word made flesh, full of grace and truth. This sermon reminds us that the Christian life doesn’t begin with grace and then move on without it. From first to last, we live by drawing from the fullness of Christ: grace upon grace.Discover how Jesus is greater than all who came before Him, supplies what we can never provide for ourselves, fulfills what the law could not, and makes the invisible God fully known. Whether you’re weary, striving, or simply in need of renewal, this message calls us to return again and again to Christ Himself—the living source of our life and hope.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

What is the true meaning of Christmas? In this Advent message from John 1:14, we behold the mystery and majesty of the Incarnation—God Himself stepping into our darkness. Discover how Jesus, fully God and fully man, came to dwell among us, suffer for our sins, reveal God’s glory, and bring grace and truth to restless hearts.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

This Advent season, we continue our series “From Darkness to Dawn” in John 1:6–13.As we slow down and remember the coming of Christ, we’re reminded that the Light has entered our darkness—revealing who God is, who we are, and our desperate need for new birth. In this message, Pastor John explores what happens when the True Light shines into the world:• The mission of those who follow Jesus• The truth about our Savior• The tragedy of rejecting the Light• The miracle of becoming children of GodJesus is the True Light—undeceiving, real, original, and superior.And to all who receive Him, He gives the right to become children of God.Join us as we behold the Light who came … and the Light who will come again.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

As we begin the Advent season, we slow down to remember the first coming of Jesus—and to prepare our hearts for His return. In this message from John 1:1–5, we look beyond the manger to see Jesus as He truly is: the eternal Word, the Creator of all things, and the Life-Giving Light who shines into our darkness.From the long wait of God’s people in the Old Testament to the ache we feel in our world today, Scripture reminds us that we are all waiting for the Light to break through. Jesus doesn’t ignore the darkness—He enters it. He doesn’t expose to shame—He shines to heal. And His light cannot be overcome.Join us as we launch our Advent series, “From Darkness to Dawn,” and discover the hope, life, and healing found in Jesus Christ.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In Matthew 17:14–20, Jesus meets a desperate father, a suffering child, and powerless disciples. Through a righteous rebuke and a miraculous deliverance, He exposes the limits of human effort and invites us into a deeper, dependent, mustard-seed kind of faith.In this message, Pastor John Lee walks us through a valley moment that reveals the heart of discipleship: faith that clings to Jesus when life feels overwhelming. Even when our faith feels small, Jesus is strong, patient, and fully able to meet us in our weakness.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

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In this message, Pastor John takes us back to the Mount of Transfiguration in Matthew 17 and connects it to the Great Commission in Matthew 28. On one mountain, the Father says, “Listen to Him.” On the other, the risen Christ commands, “Go and make disciples.”Between those two mountains lies the heartbeat of the Christian life — to listen to Jesus, follow Him, and help others do the same.Join us as we explore what it means to move from hearing His Word to obeying His call — from admiring His glory to joining His mission.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In a world filled with endless noise and distraction, God calls us to something deeper — to behold His glory and listen to His voice. In this message from Matthew 17:1–8, we look at the Transfiguration of Jesus and see the beauty, holiness, and compassion of the Son of God. The same voice that thundered from heaven still speaks today — inviting us to quiet our hearts, trust His Word, and see Jesus alone.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In this sermon from John 10, Chasen Behrends reminds us of the tender and powerful truth that Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He knows His sheep by name, protects them from danger, and lays down His life so that they may have life in abundance. Whether you’re weary, searching, or simply in need of rest for your soul, this passage invites you to find peace and hope in the care of Christ.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

When life feels unbearable and God seems silent, where do we turn? In this message from Psalm 42–43, Pastor John invites us to pause—to be honest about our weariness, and to rediscover the hope that comes from trusting in God’s steadfast love. Through stories of deep faith and real struggle, we learn how to fight for joy, anchor our souls in God’s promises, and find peace even in the valley.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In this sermon from Pastor John, we explore how Jesus places two things before His disciples: a set of keys and a cross. He gives His Church real authority—but then calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. Because life in the Kingdom isn’t about grasping for control, but surrendering to the King. We naturally reach for the keys... but hesitate at the cross. Yet Jesus shows us that true life is found not in saving ourselves, but in laying everything down for His sake.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

As we celebrate five years of God's faithfulness at Mission Church, we return to a foundational moment in the Gospel of Matthew—Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. In this powerful sermon from "The King and His Kingdom" series, we reflect on what kind of church we’re becoming, what we’re building on, and why Jesus alone must remain our foundation. Pastor John reminds us that Jesus is building His Church, and not even the gates of hell will prevail against it. Whether you’re new to faith or growing deeper, this message is a timely call to root our lives and churches on the only unshakable foundation—Christ Himself.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In Matthew 16:1–12, Jesus warns His disciples to beware of spiritual blinders, to remember His faithfulness, and to guard against false teaching. Elder Candidate, Chasen, walks us through three cautions from the King that help us stay faithful and rest in Christ’s grace.Mission Church at www.missionlasvegas.com.

In Matthew 11:25–30, Jesus offers one of the most tender invitations in all of Scripture: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” In this message, Pastor John explores the heart of Christ — gentle and lowly — and the true, soul-deep rest He promises to all who trust Him. If you’re feeling weighed down by guilt, striving, or the pressures of life, hear afresh the voice of Jesus calling you to lay down your burdens and find rest in Him.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In this sermon from 2 Timothy 4, we are reminded that while life and ministry can be lonely, difficult, and full of opposition, we are never truly alone. Just as the Lord stood with Paul and strengthened him in his final days, He promises to stand with us and lead us safely into His heavenly kingdom. Join us as we close our Entrusted series and discover what it means to finish strong—not in a culture of pretense, but in a culture of grace.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

As Paul nears the end of his life, he writes with urgency and clarity—charging Timothy (and us) to fulfill the ministry entrusted to us. In this sermon from 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Pastor John walks us through what it means to die a worthy death, live a worthy life, and await a worthy crown. Whether you're running, limping, or crawling, keep going. The race is not over—finish strong.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In a world that increasingly trades truth for comfort, we are reminded of the weight, the work, the war, and the way of faithful gospel ministry. In this sermon from 2 Timothy 4:1–5, Pastor John leads us in considering what it means to proclaim and endure sound doctrine in a time of itching ears. This message is a call for pastors to preach with conviction, and for the Church to listen with submission—anchored in the sufficiency of God's Word.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In a world filled with deceptive currents, it’s easy to drift spiritually without even realizing it. In this sermon from 2 Timothy 3:13–17, Pastor John unpacks how we can anchor ourselves in Christ and hold fast to God’s Word so we don’t get swept away. Discover the importance of discernment, continuing in the gospel you’ve received, and trusting Scripture to equip you for every good work.Mission Church - www.missionlasvegas.com

In this message from our Entrusted series, Pastor John walks us through 2 Timothy 3:10–13, where Paul lays out a clear and reproducible pattern for true discipleship. Far from being a passive consumer of truth, a disciple is someone who walks closely, imitates faithfully, and multiplies intentionally.We explore three cords of this discipleship pattern:A Visible Pattern to Imitate – Teaching, Conduct, and PurposeA Spirit-Formed Character – Faith, Patience, and LoveA Willingness to Embrace the Cost – Endurance in the face of suffering and persecutionThrough Scripture, we are challenged to move from proximity to participation, from being hearers of the Word to doers, and from merely attending church to actively making disciples.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

Fake Faith Exposed: How to Spot Spiritual CounterfeitsIn 2 Timothy 3:1–13, Paul warns about a dangerous reality in the last days—spiritual counterfeits that look godly but have no real power. Pastor John Lee explains how to recognize a counterfeit life, counterfeit religion, and counterfeit message, and points us to the only One who can transform us from the inside out: Jesus Christ.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com