Sandals Church Sermon Audio

Pastor Fredo Ramos explores the need for silent spaces in our noisy lives. He explains how it impacts health, cognitive functioning, and our spiritual connections. He emphasizes the critical role of silence in nurturing our relationship with God, whose voice can often get drowned out by the world around us. By creating regular rhythms of silence and prayer into our lives, we open ourselves up to incredible changes. This conscious choice can be transformative across multiple areas of our lives.

Pastor Matt explores the balance between physical fitness, emotional stability, and spiritual well-being. Addressing the essential role of discipline in achieving spiritual fitness and growth, he draws great comparisons between a dedicated physical workout regimen and maintaining spiritual health. He highlights the significance of community and collective strength in cultivating our spiritual journey. Showing how embracing life's challenges as a spiritual gym session can lead to strengthening our faith.

Bringing emotional health to the forefront, emotions play a huge role in shaping our decisions, leading to the course our lives take. As stated in biblical texts, the heart, centers human emotions. This aligns with modern science that show decisions are never made empty of emotions. Unchecked emotions can lead to impulsive decisions, such as when we admit to making purchases emotionally, leading to potential regrets.Emotions can drive choices related to health, job, relationships, and religious practices, which may not benefit someone's long-term well-being. Overcoming these hurdles requires acknowledging the power of emotions and creating strategies to prevent their power in life's journey.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!S

This episode of Sandals Church podcast features a special and enlightening discourse on health and wholeness from our beloved speaker Erik Salley. In this journey of lessons beyond the surface, we uncover the path that Dr. Erik Salley treaded – from succumbing to the temptation of performance-enhancing anabolic steroids to grappling with a crippling injury, his journey bears powerful lessons for all of us.Simultaneously, he aims to challenge our viewpoints on health and wellness. Drawing on the wisdom of Sandal Church's vision of courage and authenticity, his talk revolves around viewing our human bodies as marvels of resilience and adaptability. Digging deeper into the cultural pressures that often hound us towards a state of physical decline, he invites us to reflect on our attitudes and behaviors that may be restricting us from achieving true health and wholeness.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschu

In this installment of the Sandals Church Podcast, Pastor Fredo Ramos invites listeners to embark on a comprehensive journey of 'Embracing Change: Deep Waters of Faith'. He explores the ceaseless transformation of life and faith in which every ending initiates a fresh beginning brimming with potential for growth and renewal.Entering the tranquil harbors of reflection, he emphasizes the importance of introspection to understand our past experiences and acknowledge the invaluable lessons learned from every victory and defeat. Moreover, he delves into the heart of the Christian journey, recommending we view the dawn of a new year as an opportunity to embrace change, venture beyond what is known, and seize the wonders waiting in the deep waters of faith.

Christmas – a time of delightful joy and gift-giving. But have we ever stopped to consider the deeper meanings that surround this festive season? In this episode of the Sandals Church Podcast, Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown dives into the origins of Christmas, shedding light on a story that transcends time and cultures, illuminating how the Christmas narrative expands beyond its religious roots to touch the lives of everyone.While the excitement of Christmas is widespread, its true value lies in its innate ability to inspire hope in times of adversities, reaching across societal boundaries, as the episode reveals. Pastor Matt provides engaging insights into the universality, inclusivity, and transformative power of Christmas. They remind us that the Bible's depiction of Christmas is not about humanity seeking divinity, but the divine seeking humanity - a story of hope and perfect leaders, rekindling faith and imparting courage.

Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown discusses the significance of embracing generosity from a Christian perspective. The conversation delves into the core vision of creating authenticity among modern church-goers, encouraging them to maintain an honest relationship with themselves, with God, and with others. This principle is not just about adhering to dogma, but requires an understanding that the Christian journey involves honesty and vulnerability.The host moves on to tackle the complex issue of finances and the church. Acknowledging the challenges and pressures associated with discussing financial stewardship and delve into the concept of 'Generosity, Like Jesus', fostering an understanding beyond mere personal viewpoints. Also, the emphasis does not lie on the quantity of gift, but rather on the intention and state of the heart, notably when educating the next generation about the value of giving.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals C

To be grateful is good, but to actually practice gratitude is so much more than that. By practicing gratitude, you are choosing to follow Jesus, even when you don't understand. You're promising to remain faithful, even when it's difficult.So many of us live like we know Jesus, but our actions just don't follow. Maybe you even feel grateful to God, but you don't go any deeper than that. You may not be allowing your faith to grow any further, and that matters to Jesus. Check out Melody Workman's message on "Why Feeling Grateful Isn't Enough", and comment below your thoughts or feelings! We'd love to hear from you.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown:

Did you know that Jesus talked about money more than almost any other topic in the New Testament? Despite the anxiety that it gives most of us, we have to be open to talking about the subject, because, the reality is, where our money goes often points to where our heart is at. In Luke 16:13-14 (NLT), Jesus says "No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other". If money is our only concern, and we don't trust God with our money, then where is our heart truly at? Are you contributing to the growth of God's kingdom, or are you just benefitting from it? Consider this as you check out Pastor Matt's message.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at http://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief wit

When was the last time you thanked God for the blessings in your life?We each have a tendency to take for granted the gifts that we've been given, whether that's personal talents, financial blessings, or personal relationships. Take some time today to pray a prayer of thankfulness over what you have, and cherish the good times when you have them.Learn about the Generous Like Jesus Campaignhttps://sandalschurch.com/generous/Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

Learn the spiritual practice of listening: being fully attentive with the intent of understanding. Listening is a matter of life and death when it comes to relationships. There is no life with God apart from listening. Our current culture is noisy with lots of talking. The practice of listening is a dying art.Here's how you can practice listening: - Ask people how they experience your listening- Think about how you can become a safe personPractice listening so that you can be formed more fully into a person of love.Spiritual formation is the process of how we become more like Jesus.

In a culture where greed and selfishness are so predominant, how do we allow ourselves to be marked by generosity?Generosity is a lot more than what you do with your money. Jesus was incredibly generous, yet He had little to nothing to His name. He was generous with His time, His affection, and His words. Even if you don't have much, how can you be more generous in your life? What do you need to sacrifice so you can give more?Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

How often have you judged someone because they looked a little different? What about the way that they talked, or something they said? What if, instead of judging someone based on your surface-level interpretation, you decided to understand them?Hospitality with your faith isn't always easy. You might even find yourself in an uncomfortable conversation or two, but it's vital to share what you believe the way that Jesus did: with the utmost love and compassion.Take some time to reflect on Pastor Fredo's words as you check out this sermon on how to share your faith at the table.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebrie

One of Jesus' most evident qualities was His ability to be humble, yet the thing our world struggles most with is unchecked pride. Why is this?Unfortunately, the path to humility is challenging. When was the last time you examined your own blind spots? How frequently do you seek honest feedback from those close to you? Humility doesn't just come naturally, and if you don't constantly work at it, you may never find yourself attaining it.Take some time to listen to Pastor Fredo's message on becoming marked by humility, and how in some ways, we are all oblivious to our pride.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefSho

Amidst the intricate web of our relationships, conflicts are bound to surface. Whether we realize it or not, those in our sphere are observing how we, as individuals, navigate and resolve these disputes.In these moments of relational conflict, you'll encounter an opportunity to extend compassion, grace, and understanding, but the choice ultimately lies with you. The truth is, it can often be more tempting to hold onto anger rather than extending the olive branch and fostering peace. How can you challenge yourself to be more generous with your grace during this season? Who do you need to seek reconciliation with? Take a moment to reflect on these questions as you watch Pastor Matt's sermon on how Jesus can guide you through your relational conflicts.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.c

Truth can be difficult to find in a culture that is oblivious to what is happening around them. We so often miss the needs of those around us. Sometimes, we even miss important things about ourselves. But more often than not, we miss the truth of what God is doing in our lives.1 Corinthians 13:6 NIV says this, "Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.". How can you create a culture of truth around you? Is there someone that needs to hear the truth from you, or do you yourself need to receive a difficult truth from someone else? The reality is we all struggle with this. Take comfort in the knowledge that God's truth is certain, and if you're willing to listen, He will make it known to you.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church Yo

Sometimes the sermon calendar get's an abrupt last minute change to address moments of crisis. Thankfully, God's Word is sufficient for guidance and wisdom during times of crisis like the situation currently being experienced in the Middle East. How can followers of Jesus respond to war and divisiveness? Remember that people are watching you, let Jesus challenge you, weep with those who weep and stay spiritually united as the church. Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw

In Matthew 28, Jesus makes one of his most important commands yet-- He asks all of his followers to go forth and make disciples of all the nations. To share their faith with those who do not believe. This isn't always easy, but the command is simple.The reality of the Christian life is that it isn't easy, but to walk with Christ is to make the daily choice to choose His way over yours. What can you do to take a step towards spiritual growth? Who in your life can you invite into your faith journey? Think on these questions as you check out this week's sermon!Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.

The Christian faith revolves around the concept of discipleship, a strategy built on believers actively sharing their faith to cultivate new believers, who, in turn, continue this cycle by sharing their faith with others.Unfortunately, discussing your faith can sometimes feel challenging. When was the last time you engaged in a conversation about Jesus with someone who doesn't share your faith? For many of us, it has probably been a while. Take some time and listen to Pastor Matt's message on how to improve at sharing your faith, and what you can do differently in your own personal faith journey.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.you

If everyone served like you, where would the church be? Would it be thriving and filled with volunteers, or would it be struggling to make service happen?Our culture often leans into a "consumer" focused mindset where all we do is take... but what would happen if you started to give back to the church? To serve the people that you worship next to every weekend? Even if you've been attending for years and years, it's never too late to start. Will you leave a legacy, or a vacancy?Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support what Sandals Church is doing at https://donate.sc or use the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShowSandalschurch.tv: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BBn1VFrdLWtB-TpEM1jjw