When October gets spooky, what should disciples of Jesus do with the pull toward the paranormal—and the pitfalls of superstition? In this sermon, we unpack some of Jesus’ scariest warnings and most hope-filled truths. From the wilderness temptations (Matthew 4) to the sobering “I never knew you” (Matthew 7) and the “empty house” warning (Matthew 12:43–45), we explore why counterfeit goodness, performative spirituality, and power without surrender are more dangerous than jump-scares.
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When October gets spooky, what should disciples of Jesus do with the pull toward the paranormal—and the pitfalls of superstition? In this sermon, we unpack some of Jesus’ scariest warnings and most hope-filled truths. From the wilderness temptations (Matthew 4) to the sobering “I never knew you” (Matthew 7) and the “empty house” warning (Matthew 12:43–45), we explore why counterfeit goodness, performative spirituality, and power without surrender are more dangerous than jump-scares.
When head knowledge isn’t enough, what then? In this heartfelt message, Oscar Cruz shares how a personal encounter with Jesus transformed his faith from information to transformation. Through the story of Nicodemus in John 3, we explore: The difference between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing HimWhy being “born again” is more than a phrase, it’s a way of lifeHow Jesus meets us in our questions, doubts, and hidden placesThe quiet journey of Nicodemus, from secrecy to public devotionThis i...
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When October gets spooky, what should disciples of Jesus do with the pull toward the paranormal—and the pitfalls of superstition? In this sermon, we unpack some of Jesus’ scariest warnings and most hope-filled truths. From the wilderness temptations (Matthew 4) to the sobering “I never knew you” (Matthew 7) and the “empty house” warning (Matthew 12:43–45), we explore why counterfeit goodness, performative spirituality, and power without surrender are more dangerous than jump-scares.
