Sermons by Patrick Rossel
The New Man in Thought, Word, and Deed
Paul urges believers to put away falsehood, control anger, speak with grace, and forgive as God has forgiven us. These verses paint a picture of a transformed community shaped by truth, kindness, and love. When we walk in step with the Spirit, our lives become a reflection of God’s character to the world.
The New Man
The Apostle Paul calls believers to walk in holiness by shedding their former way of life and embracing the new identity found in Christ.
The Necessity of the Resurrection
This Easter sermon explores the profound significance of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Drawing from the Gospel accounts, it unpacks how the empty tomb confirms Jesus’ identity as the Son of God, fulfills prophecy, and marks the ultimate victory over sin and death. The message highlights how the Resurrection isn’t just a historical event—it’s a present reality that offers new life, lasting hope, and eternal purpose to all who believe. Through the lens of the disciples’ transformation and the power of the risen Christ, we’re reminded that resurrection power is still at work today.
Good Friday 2025
Good Friday is a solemn day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and His sacrificial death at Calvary. It is a time of reflection on the depth of God’s love and the cost of our redemption. Through Scripture, worship, and prayer, we remember the suffering Christ endured to bring salvation to the world.
Christ The King
In this powerful passage from Luke 19:28–44, we witness the arrival of Jesus—the true King—as He enters Jerusalem. This moment is both triumphant and tragic—a glimpse of Jesus’ heart for a world that doesn’t recognize its Savior.
God’s Gracious Gifts
God, in His grace, has given each believer unique gifts through Christ—not for personal gain, but for building up the body of Christ in unity and maturity. Ephesians 4:7-16 reminds us that we are all called to grow in faith and work together in love as one body under Christ, our head.
The Power and Ability of God
In Ephesians 3:20-21 Paul details the power and ability of God. He tells us of the extent of God’s power, the objects of God’s power, and the goal of God’s power. As Paul writes to Christians who are discouraged they need to remember that God can do far more than they think or ask. As Christians, we frequently can become discouraged when our prayers aren’t answered as we would like. However, we can trust that God can do far more…
Three Needs of the Church
In Ephesians 3:14-19 we see Paul petitioning the Lord on behalf of the Church. He first asks that the Church be strengthened. This tells us that we need to be strengthened spiritually. We are naturally weak, but Paul is not confused about where the source of strength comes from for the Christian. It comes through the Spirit of the living God. The purpose of this strengthening is so that Christ would further dwell in our hearts. The more Christ dwells in our hearts the more we will love God and others. He then asks that the Lord would cause the saints to know the love of God. God’s love is beyond human comprehension and it takes a work of God for us to grasp and experience it. But when we do – we are transformed by it. This leads to Paul’s final petition that the Church be filled with the fullness of God. In essence, that the Church would be mature like Christ. That’s the end goal of His prayer and should be our goal as Christians. However, it takes the supernatural strength of God to bring this about. So let’s pray to that end!
The Identity, Foundation, and Purpose of The Church
In Ephesians 2:19-22 we see Paul drawing vital conclusions about who we are as the Church. We are citizens of heaven and members of God’s family. In essence, we are the people of God. This is our fundamental identity, not other groups from which we find a sense of identity and belonging. As God’s people, we are built upon the foundation of His Word. And ultimately, the Christ revealed in it. The Church built upon this foundation can’t be shaken. This is important to remember as we live in a post-Christian world that is increasingly hostile to Christianity. Lastly, the Church is the dwelling place of God. We have the privilege of a holy God dwelling with us as His people. This should change how we view ourselves and each other as members of the Church.
Reconciled to God and One Another
In Ephesians 2:11-18 we learn of our previous separation from God, His people, and His covenant promises. However, God has done something marvelous in Christ. He has united those who were near (Jews) and those were far off (Gentiles) to Himself in Christ Jesus. As a result of the cross, Christians now have peace with God and peace with all those who are united to Him by faith. God has created one new unified humanity which is the Church. The unity we have as the body of Christ breaks down any walls and barriers that we commonly find in society. In Christ’s Church people of all different kinds now no longer have separation but instead a shared access to God. This is extremely important to remember as we live in a world that is extremely disunified. There is one answer to that disunity and it is the reconciliation with God and one another that is available through Christ Jesus.