One Hope Community Church - Sermons

We have lost our rest. But God's intent was for all people to enjoy and live in his rest and reign. The fall brought restlessness. From there on, humans tried to find rest but it eluded them because of sin. So Christ came to achieve rest and call people to come to him for that rest. Rest won't come by simple digital detox or practical methods. True rest begins when we come to God and receive his rest. Our rest is rooted in Him.True rest isn't about legalism or just sitting still. Rest is a state of being. The purpose is to replenish and connect us to God. As we rest, we can then extend that rest to the world around us.

his sermon, based on Matthew 10:26–33, outlines the call for disciples to live fearlessly when sent out to share the gospel. Contextualized by Jesus’s compassion for a helpless crowd at the end of Matthew 9, the message addresses the realities of facing resistance and breaks down the command to "not fear" into three parts: how to fear less through immediate obedience rather than overthinking human reactions; who not to fear by prioritizing God’s eternal authority over human temporal power; and why not to fear by resting in God's sovereignty and the immense value He places on His children, as illustrated by the sparrows. Warning against the extremes of cultural isolation on one hand and watering down the gospel to please people on the other, the sermon concludes with the eternal weight of either acknowledging or denying Christ, pointing to honest repentance as the pastoral remedy when believers fall short and need renewal for the mission.

In this message, we are reminded that our walk with Christ is not meant to be a static experience of only "following" and "receiving," but a dynamic journey of being "sent." Just as Jesus called his twelve disciples—echoing the twelve tribes of Israel—He continues to call ordinary people to participate in His restorative mission. The act of "going" is not just for the benefit of those who hear the message; it is a primary way God transforms our own hearts. Stepping out of our comfort zones, like Bilbo Baggins leaving his quiet home, forces us to rely on God's strength rather than our own, shaping us into more courageous and faithful followers.The core of our message is the announcement that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. This is not a political or nationalistic kingdom, but the active reign and rule of God that brings healing to the broken, sight to the blind, and freedom to the oppressed. As we move into our schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods, we are called to be conduits of this Kingdom. We don't need to be perfectly equipped or have all the answers; we simply need to carry the message of the Gospel, which has the power to change lives just as it changed ours.Finally, Jesus instructs us to live in a state of radical reliance on Him. By letting go of our need for self-sufficiency and human approval, we find a new kind of boldness. When we depend on God’s provision and timing, we experience His presence in more tangible ways—as if His love is flowing directly through us to others. Though the task of sharing our faith may feel daunting in an age of anxiety and loneliness, we can rest in the truth that the Spirit goes with us. We are invited to step into this grand adventure, trusting that while we may return weary, we will never be the same.Watch full sermons at: https://www.onehopefortmill.com/sermons