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Sermons - ZION BK

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Zion is a new church in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Our team is native born New Yorkers who love Jesus and want to spread his message.

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Palm Sunday | The Triumphal Entry, John 12:12-19

March 26, 2024 14:08 - 33 minutes - 77.7 MB

When Jesus entered Jerusalem before being crucified, his disciples had no clue about what was going to transpire. This Palm Sunday sermon is about submitting to Jesus even when we don’t understand the things Jesus does. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | Ten Healed, One Returned, Luke 17:11-19 | Week 30

March 18, 2024 14:51 - 30 minutes - 69.2 MB

On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus heals ten lepers and yet only one healed leper returns. This story is a reminder that the one who saves is worthy of our praise. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | Instructions from Jesus, Luke 17:1-10 | Week 29

March 12, 2024 15:37 - 38 minutes - 88.7 MB

Following Jesus means following his teachings. In Luke 17:1-10, Jesus instructs on sin, faith and duty. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | Today and Eternal Life, Luke 16:19-31 | Week 28

March 05, 2024 03:05 - 38 minutes - 88.8 MB

The way we live today impacts our eternity. Jesus illustrates this by using the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | Law, Divorce, and the Kingdom of God, Luke 16:14-18 | Week 27

February 27, 2024 15:49 - 36 minutes - 84.3 MB

Jesus corrects the Pharisees’ interpretation of the Law and uses this opportunity to rectify their understanding of divorce. We can learn from this interaction that there is a difference between being unwilling to change and trusting submission to Jesus’s teaching. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | God or Wealth, Luke 16:1-13 | Week 26

February 21, 2024 01:07 - 36 minutes - 82.6 MB

As Jesus teaches on the parable of the dishonest manager, he exposes that our finances will tell the story of whether we prioritize God or Money. Listen in to hear more.

Before Christ | The End of Exile, Ezra 1:1-11 | Week 6

February 13, 2024 15:31 - 35 minutes - 81.4 MB

While listening to the proclamation of Cyrus, a Persian King, we see an example of God’s steady faithfulness to his people. Listen in to hear more.

Before Christ | Breaking Covenant and the Exile, 2 Chronicles 36:11-21 | Week 5

February 08, 2024 21:06 - 33 minutes - 77.4 MB

As we hear about the prevalence of sin in our culture, let us reflect on our relationship with God. We must pursue life with Jesus in order to reject our sin. Listen in to hear more.

Before Christ | A Kingdom with No End, 2 Sam 7:1-17 | Week 4

January 29, 2024 23:06 - 44 minutes - 102 MB

As we read about God’s covenant with David, that his kingdom would be established forever, we can be assured that nothing can separate us from God’s love. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | The Fall of Man, Gen 3:1-24 | Week 1

January 08, 2024 18:59 - 38 minutes - 87.5 MB

Even though we are bent towards sin, God still loves us and extends His mercy towards us. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | The Invitation To The Lost, Luke 15:11-32 | Week 25

January 08, 2024 15:01 - 29 minutes - 66.8 MB

We can learn from the parable of the prodigal son that, even in our selfish ways, God will always respond to us with grace. And even when we are lost, He will rejoice when we are found. Listen in to hear more.

Christmas Sermon 2023

December 29, 2023 17:28 - 29 minutes - 66.4 MB

As we reflect on Jesus’ birth this Christmas, let us also reflect on who He is and why we should call Him our Lord and Savior. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | True Joy In Repentance, Luke 15:1-10 | Week 24

December 19, 2023 00:57 - 36 minutes - 83.7 MB

Just as we have always been pursued by God, we are also called to pursue the lost until they are found so they can experience the joy in knowing Him. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | The Cost of Following Jesus, Luke 14:25-35 | Week 23

December 14, 2023 22:28 - 39 minutes - 45.5 MB

Everything in this world is costly. Why not consider the cost for following Jesus? Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | Entrance Into The Kingdom Of God, Luke 14:15-24 | Week 22

December 06, 2023 18:24 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MB

Continuing in the parable of the great banquet, we see that not everyone who receives an invitation into the Kingdom of Heaven accepts it. As God’s people, we are called to accept and extend the invitation to anyone who will hear. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | To Whom We Serve, Luke 14:12-14 | Week 21

November 28, 2023 17:18 - 28 minutes - 64.8 MB

If we’re honest with ourselves, there are many self-serving motivations to serving others. Jesus asks of us his followers to serve without selfish motivations. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | Humility and Exaltation, Luke 14:7-11 | Week 20

November 21, 2023 17:12 - 37 minutes - 86.9 MB

When teaching His disciples, he instructed them to reject the ways of the world. One of his favorite ways to instruct is through parables. In the parable of the wedding feast, Jesus illustrates that to walk in the way of Christ is to walk in humility. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | Silencing Pharisees on the Sabbath, Luke 14:1-6 | Week 19

November 14, 2023 21:59 - 45 minutes - 104 MB

There’s a difference between man-made religion and true discipleship in Jesus. As Christians, it’s important to be able to tell those apart and have lives that can discern the difference. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | Jerusalem, The Intended Destination, Luke 13:31-35 | Week 18

November 06, 2023 21:59 - 32 minutes - 74.5 MB

Even though Jesus concluded his ministry in Jerusalem, his work in us and in his Kingdom is not done. God is in constant pursuit of us no matter how much we reject him. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | The Narrow Door Of Salvation, Luke 13:22-30 | Week 17

October 31, 2023 16:41 - 37 minutes - 86.3 MB

There are identifiers to knowing Jesus. This sermon on Luke 13:22-30 will help you take inventory of your faith in Jesus. Listen in to hear more.

Title: The Road to Jerusalem | Healing On The Sabbath, Luke 13:10-21 | Week 16

October 25, 2023 14:18 - 35 minutes - 80.3 MB

When are we going to experience the greatness of God’s kingdom? If we're still waiting, Jesus confronts us with a different timeline. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | The Call to Repentance, Luke 13:1-9 | Week 15

October 17, 2023 14:38 - 32 minutes - 73.7 MB

Did you ever wonder why Jesus harped on repentance? Repentance and bearing fruit is at the core of the Christian message. Listen in to hear more.

Title: The Road to Jerusalem | Urgency In the Present, Luke 12:49-59 | Week 14

October 10, 2023 15:42 - 37 minutes - 85.3 MB

There is no procrastination within the gospel message. Jesus gives three teachings on the importance of living with Gospel urgency. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | Staying Ready, Luke 12:35-48 | Week 13

October 04, 2023 20:30 - 31 minutes - 72.1 MB

What does it look like practically to be ready for Jesus’ return? Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | Assurance of Providence, Luke 12:22-34 | Week 12

September 27, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 66.8 MB

Worrying about security is a very familiar human emotion. The solution is often to trust in our own abilities to silence our worrying. Jesus identifies this troubling reality because it takes us away from trusting in him to provide fully for all our needs. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | Warning Against Covetousness, Luke 12:13-21 | Week 11

September 20, 2023 19:15 - 37 minutes - 86.6 MB

Greed and coveting has been a thing since the fall. Jesus shares a parable to help his listeners understand that one can either live generously or live greedily. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | Warning of Persecution, Luke 12:1-12 | Week 10

September 14, 2023 15:38 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MB

Life doesn’t get less hard when we follow Jesus. There will be seasons of life where we will be persecuted for our faith from those within the church as well as those outside the church. Jesus exhorts us to stand firm. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | Condemnation of the Religious Elite, Luke 11:37-54 | Week 9

September 07, 2023 15:27 - 34 minutes - 79.3 MB

Every Christian is susceptible to hypocrisy. It doesn’t matter what position, title, or length of time that you’ve been following Jesus. Listen in to hear more on how the gospel can confront hypocrisy in your life.

Baptism 2023 | Eph 2:1-10

August 28, 2023 20:51 - 18 minutes - 41.3 MB

What is the significance of Baptism? This Sunday is a message on Ephesians 2:1-10 and an outdoor baptism to follow afterwards.

The Road to Jerusalem | Evil and Light, Luke 11:29-36 | Week 8

August 28, 2023 20:42 - 31 minutes - 72.5 MB

Jesus’ call to us is simple: believe and repent so that we may live. Condemnation does not have the last word when redemption is around. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | How To Pray, Luke 11:1-13 | Week 6

August 10, 2023 19:44 - 32 minutes - 74.7 MB

Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray. In Luke 11:1-13, Jesus teaches the words, approach and posture we should take when we pray. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | One Necessary Thing, Luke 10:38-42 | Week 5

August 10, 2023 19:42 - 33 minutes - 77.6 MB

The takeaway from Mary and Martha is not about letting go of all responsibilities. Listen in to Luke 10:38-42 to hear more on a more appropriate takeaway from this famous text.

The Road to Jerusalem | Who is my Neighbor?, Luke 10:25-37 | Week 4

July 27, 2023 15:03 - 35 minutes - 80.2 MB

The Good Samaritan may be a familiar parable to many of us, but the lesson to show mercy is not an easy one. Listen in to this week’s sermon on Luke 10:25-37 about extending mercy to your neighbors

The Road to Jerusalem | Blessed to See, Luke 10:21-24 | Week 3

July 18, 2023 13:53 - 30 minutes - 69.1 MB

Faith that truly opens eyes isn’t based on age, status, or power. In Luke 10:21-24, Jesus describes the type of faith that does. Listen in to hear more.

The Road to Jerusalem | Send the Seventy Two, Luke 10:1-20 | Week 2

July 14, 2023 20:27 - 34 minutes - 78.1 MB

This week’s sermon on Luke 10:1-20 is about being an active participant in the mission of Jesus. Listen in to hear more!

Cherry Picked Verses Well, Jesus Flipped Tables, Mark 11 15 - 18 Week 5

July 14, 2023 20:17 - 36 minutes - 82.6 MB

This sermon on Mark 11:15-18 will close out our sermon series on ‘Cherry Picked Verses.’ Some christians have read this story as a justification for combativeness and argumentativeness. Perhaps Jesus is inviting us into a different reading - one that focuses on allowing Jesus to clear stuff out of us before we correct the world.

Cherry Picked Verses | Plans To Prosper You, Jeremiah 29:10-14 | Week 4

June 20, 2023 18:17 - 30 minutes - 70.5 MB

This week’s sermon is on Jeremiah 29:10-14. This frequently quoted scripture is good news for us because God is always faithful to his promises. Listen in to hear more.

Cherry Picked Verses | All Things Work Together, Romans 8:26-30 | Week 2

June 05, 2023 18:39 - 29 minutes - 67.9 MB

Romans' 8:26-40 is often taken out of context. What we think is “good” is often not how Jesus would define “good.” Listen in to hear more.

05.28.23 - Cherry Picked Verses | A Lukewarm Church, Revelation 3:14-22 | Week 1 (Justin Mattera)

June 05, 2023 18:34 - 35 minutes - 80.6 MB

This is the start of our new sermon series on commonly misunderstood passages. What if you’re a lukewarm church as reflected in Revelation 3:14-22? What is the good news if you find yourself in that situation? Listen in to hear more.

The Ministry Of Jesus | Lessons before Jerusalem, Luke 9:43b-50 | Week 33

May 24, 2023 21:19 - 44 minutes - 102 MB

In Luke 9:43b-50 are three teachings from Jesus that focus on his kingdom. In his kingdom, people lay down their lives for one another. Listen in to hear more

The Ministry Of Jesus | Failure and Reversal, Luke 9:37-43a | Week 32

May 17, 2023 14:19 - 32 minutes - 74.3 MB

Belief is empty if it doesn’t completely change your actions. This week’s sermon addresses putting faith into action. Listen in to here more on Luke 9:37-43a.

The Ministry Of Jesus | The Transfiguration, Luke 9:28-36 | Week 31

May 12, 2023 16:45 - 31 minutes - 72.5 MB

The transfiguration isn’t always easily understood but it’s integral to seeing the pieces of God’s plan connect from beginning to end. Listen into a sermon on Luke 9:28-36 to hear more.

The Ministry Of Jesus | Following the Christ, Luke 9:18-27 | Week 30

May 01, 2023 15:51 - 40 minutes - 93.7 MB

How do you know that you’re following Jesus? Examining your life decisions will help you figure out whether you follow Jesus, yourself or the world. Listen in to a Sunday service on Luke 9:18–27.

The Ministry Of Jesus | Feeding Five Thousand, Luke 9:10-17 | Week 29

April 28, 2023 19:13 - 38 minutes - 88.4 MB

The most satisfying decision we can make is to follow Jesus. Listen to this week’s sermon on Luke 9:10-17 to hear more.

Easter New Life In Christ

April 19, 2023 17:26 - 23 minutes - 54.8 MB

Welcome to our 2023 Easter Service. We’re celebrating the life that changed it all. Christ is Risen!

Easter 2023 | New Life in Christ, Romans 6:4

April 19, 2023 17:26 - 23 minutes - 54.8 MB

Welcome to our 2023 Easter Service. We’re celebrating the life that changed it all. Christ is Risen!

The Ministry Of Jesus | Women and the Expansion of the Gospel, Luke 8:1-3 | Week 28

April 19, 2023 17:24 - 30 minutes - 70.8 MB

God has used women significantly in His redemptive mission. Listen to the types of women noted in this text, namely, those who have been healed, those with power and privilege, and those who stayed faithful to the very end.

Palm Sunday 2023 | Luke 19:1-9

April 04, 2023 13:02 - 38 minutes - 87.1 MB

During this Palm Sunday, we will learn from Jesus. He is the only one that can offer full restoration that is both spiritual and relational. Listen in to hear more from Luke 19:1-9!

The Ministry Of Jesus | Sending With Power, Luke 9:1-6 | Week 27

April 01, 2023 00:23 - 40 minutes - 92.1 MB

In what ways is Jesus calling you to step out and minister in his power and authority? Listen in to hear a Sunday service on Luke 9:1-6.

The Ministry Of Jesus | Power Over Disease and Death

March 21, 2023 15:02 - 39 minutes - 18.8 MB

There are times that obedience to Jesus challenges our logic. In those moments, there are two options. We can either increase or decrease our faith. Listen in to hear more on Luke 8:40-56.