This sermon explores the often-avoided theme of God’s wrath, contrasting Jonathan Edwards’ famous 1741 message Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God with modern preaching that emphasizes only God’s love. It teaches that wrath is not an outdated or arbitrary concept but a consistent biblical attribute of God, revealed in both Old and New Testaments, as His holy and just response to sin. God’s wrath is deserved because sin is rebellion against His holiness, and the ultimate expression of that wrath is eternal separation in hell. The message challenges listeners to take God’s holiness seriously, recognize their own sinfulness, and see the cross of Christ as the only means of salvation, urging them to respond with gratitude, reverence, and urgency in sharing the gospel.

This sermon challenges listeners to rethink change, moving from self-reliant “behavior modification” to God-powered “spiritual transformation.” Drawing from Paul’s struggles in Romans 7, the message rejects the mindsets of “God, then me” (self-reliance) and “God, not me” (passivity), urging instead a “God through me” approach rooted in grace. Real transformation begins with a spiritual why (God’s purpose for your change) and a spiritual how (God’s power enabling it). The call is to trust God’s Spirit in every weakness, allowing His grace to reshape both heart and habits for lasting change.

This sermon challenges believers to consider the eternal consequences of unbelief and the urgent need for evangelism in light of the reality of hell. Using the true story of Nadia Bloom’s miraculous rescue as a modern example of answered prayer, Steve draws a powerful parallel; just as James King was God’s chosen answer to someone’s desperate prayer, Christians are the answer to someone’s spiritual need. The message emphasizes that hell is real and eternal, and that God, while loving, is also just and holy, requiring punishment for unrepented sin. Through the story of Ananias in Acts and the sobering warning from 2 Thessalonians 1, the sermon underscores that those who don’t know God or obey the gospel will face eternal separation from Him. It concludes with a compelling call for believers to overcome cultural tolerance and boldly share the gospel, echoing atheist Penn Jillette’s striking observation that true love for others demands we tell them the truth, no matter how uncomfortable.

This sermon confronts the topic of hell. By using real-life headlines, biblical truth, and emotional storytelling, Steve confronts five common objections to hell: its unpopularity, perceived injustice, the suffering already present in life, its seeming intolerance, and our fear of offending others. While hell is deeply uncomfortable to talk about, it is a biblical reality taught by Jesus and recorded in New Testament. The sermon calls believers to awaken from apathy, recognize the eternal stakes, and share the gospel out of genuine love. The cross is our visual reminder of both God’s wrath and mercy, where love intervened to save us from the flame

In his thought-provoking sermon, “Christianity and Monkeys,” Chris Stephenson explores how the teachings of Jesus radically reshaped the value of human life and continue to influence society today. Using compelling stories, ranging from a monkey selfie lawsuit to ancient cultural practices, Chris walks through the transformative power of the Gospel on behalf of the poor, the disabled, children, women, and the enslaved. With clarity, conviction, and compassion, he invites us to center our lives on Jesus, who changed everything by becoming one of us.

In his sermon “Lasting Legacy,” preached by Elliot Blount, listeners were challenged to consider the kind of spiritual legacy they are leaving behind. Reflecting on his own formative years at Vero Christian Church and the faithfulness of his parents, Elliot highlighted how simple acts of obedience to God can have far-reaching impact. Drawing from Joshua 4, where the Israelites built a memorial of stones after crossing the Jordan River, he reminded us that true legacy is not about making our own name great, but about consistently pointing others to Jesus. A lasting legacy is built one step, one day, and one faithful decision at a time—and it begins with saying “yes” to God.