Sermons - ZION BK
338 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 23 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsZion 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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killing our gods | Comfort, Hebrews 12:1-3 | Week 4
March 28, 2022 20:44 - 32 minutes - 75.3 MBIn the 4th installment of our lenten series, we are addressing the idolatry of comfort by considering that Christ, the perfecter of our faith, gave up the comforts of his throne to take up the cross. Listen in to hear more.
killing our gods | Control, James 4:13-15 | Week 3
March 21, 2022 19:53 - 35 minutes - 80.8 MBIn the 3rd installment of our lenten series, we look at the idol of control leaving us disillusioned. James 4:13-15 makes it clear that when God is in control, he brings clarity to his people. Listen in to hear more.
killing our gods | Power, Luke 22:24-30 | Week 2
March 14, 2022 21:06 - 36 minutes - 82.9 MBThere are certain cultural icons - influence, fame, freedom, and always winning - that our society tells us to pursue at all costs to satiate a hunger for power. In Luke 22:24-30, Jesus asks us to consider living in a better way by exposing the dark side of pursuing power. Listen in to hear more.
killing our gods | Idols Of The Heart, Ezekiel 14:1-11 | Week 1
March 07, 2022 15:57 - 36 minutes - 83.1 MBThis sermon marks the beginning of our Lent sermon series “kiling our gods” to prepare us for Easter. Through the prophet Ezekiel, we hear through God’s words that idols are not only carved in silver or gold but they live inside our hearts as well. Listen in to hear more about how we can identify these idols and return to God.
Kinsman Redeemer: The Book of Ruth | Hesed: The Loving-Kindness of God, Ruth 4:11-22| Week 7
February 28, 2022 15:55 - 40 minutes - 91.8 MBIt is normal for us to go through pockets of life where we question if we can keep following God. In the conclusion of our Ruth series, we see the transformative power of God’s loving kindness to inspire us into greater faithfulness through the highs and lows of life. Listen in to hear more.
Kinsman Redeemer: The Book of Ruth | The Cost of Redemption, Ruth 4:1-10| Week 6
February 21, 2022 19:35 - 35 minutes - 82.1 MBDo we really need redemption? In the penultimate sermon in our Ruth series, we see the lengths that Boaz goes to redeem Ruth and Naomi. In many ways, Boaz’s actions are reflective of how far Christ goes to redeem us. Listen in to hear more.
Kinsman Redeemer: The Book of Ruth | Kinsman Redeemer, Ruth 3:1-18| Week 5
February 14, 2022 20:34 - 31 minutes - 72.8 MBFrom struggling with sleep to finding our worth in our work, many of us struggle with rest. In this week’s message on Ruth, Naomi and Ruth have had an exhaustive experience going from one struggle to the next. Now, with the harvesting season coming to a close, there’s a deep need for rest. Their story points to our need to receive rest from our Redeemer Jesus. Listen in to hear more.
Kinsman Redeemer: The Book of Ruth | From Hope to Waiting, Ruth 2:13-23| Week 4
February 07, 2022 21:14 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MBIn week 4 of our series, we find Ruth and Naomi in a temporary stable situation. At the first sign of hope, they do not rush the process. Unlike these two women, we can be so quick to lose faith and trade in our hope for instant gratification. We will see that God is more about processes than a quick fix. Listen in to hear more.
Kinsman Redeemer: The Book of Ruth | Receiving Refuge, Ruth 2:1-12 | Week 3
January 31, 2022 18:08 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBIn week 3 of our series, we see the consequences of Ruth’s commitment to Naomi. Out of poverty and desperation, Ruth has to glean for food in unsafe fields. And while it seems like God is far from sight, his hand is orchestrating things. We can remain steadfast like Ruth because we know that God is active in the affairs of his people. Listen in to hear more.
Kinsman Redeemer: The Book of Ruth | Ride or Die, Ruth 1:6-22 | Week 2
January 27, 2022 15:38 - 36 minutes - 84.1 MBOrpah and Ruth, two widows from Moab, are faced with a difficult decision whether to go with their widowed mother-in-law Naomi to Judah or to return home to what is familiar. The choice they make will not only impact their own future, but all of history. Our choice to follow Jesus is similar - will we fold our cards and go home, or be courageous enough to go all-in with Christ? Listen in to learn more.
Kinsman Redeemer: The Book of Ruth | It's Not Over, Ruth 1:1-5 | Week 1
January 20, 2022 14:55 - 29 minutes - 68.5 MBThis week we begin a new series on the book of Ruth! The story of Ruth demonstrates how in tragedy our ordinary faithfulness and loyalty can lead us into experiencing the redemption of our God, who is king. Listen in to learn more.
Mission of the Church, Acts 2:42 | Fifth Anniversary Service
January 11, 2022 21:21 - 41 minutes - 95.7 MBThis week we celebrate five years as a church! We want to acknowledge all that God has done and refocus on what God has called us to be. Join us in-person or online as we look ahead to what’s next for ZION!
Kingdom Come: An Advent Series of Psalms | Expecting the King, Psalm 72 | Week 2
December 21, 2021 16:39 - 28 minutes - 66 MBThis week we continue our sermon series entitled, Kingdom Come: An Advent Series of Psalms. Last week we established that the Christian idea of hope is not wishful thinking but a sure expectation. Expectation is what fuels our faith in God who will eventually establish a kingdom where peace abounds and the righteous flourish. So, how does this anticipation change the way we live? How can our lives be fueled by eternity? Listen in to learn more!
Kingdom Come: An Advent Series of Psalms | Hope in the King, Psalm 146 | Week 1
December 13, 2021 21:25 - 34 minutes - 78.1 MBThis week we begin a new series entitled, Kingdom Come: An Advent Series of Psalms! We are kicking off this four week series by focusing on the importance of placing our hope in God alone. The Christian idea of hope is not wishful thinking but a sure expectation. Follow along with us as we celebrate and anticipate the coming of Jesus, both in His incarnation and His second coming.
Trusting God in Tough Times | True Faith, Habakkuk 3:17-19 | Week 8
December 06, 2021 18:43 - 37 minutes - 84.9 MBThis week, Habakkuk comes to a powerful conclusion. He gives us a potent example of what it means for the righteous to live by faith. Don't miss this week as we bring this series and book to a close!
Trusting God in Tough Times | God Have Mercy, Habakkuk 3:1-2 | Week 6
November 15, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutes - 59.3 MBIn this passage, we find Habakkuk finished with his complaint but his situation hasn’t changed. In times of suffering, we should approach God in reverence and trust because he is sovereign, just and full of mercy. Listen in to learn about God’s merciful ways towards his people.
Trusting God in Tough Times | God’s Justice, Habakkuk 2:6-20 | Week 5
November 08, 2021 18:13 - 42 minutes - 97.6 MBIn this passage, Habakkuk, understanding only part of the picture, continues questioning God’s wisdom. God graciously answers him, demonstrating definitively that His justice will always prevail. Listen in to learn how nothing, no matter how unfair it may seem, escapes God’s notice and intervention.
Trusting God in Tough Times | Wait on the Lord, Habakkuk 2:2-5 | Week 4
November 02, 2021 15:20 - 34 minutes - 79.1 MBWhen God calls us to wait on Him for the answer/promise, He also calls us to look to Him for faith and strength until it is fulfilled. In the waiting, the trouble, circumstances, feelings of disappointment may not change, but our perspective and where we go with those things does change. God is not blind to what is happening around or within us, He is asking us to trust that He will work it all out for His good.
Trusting God in Tough Times | Mad At God, Habakkuk 1:12-2:1 | Week 3
October 25, 2021 19:46 - 37 minutes - 86.5 MBThe message of Habakkuk 1:12-2:1 addresses the Christian's struggle in understanding God. Many times our knowledge of Him will help us to make sense of our circumstances; but many times God will not make sense to us at all. God has enough grace to accept us in our emotion and frustration with Him. Don’t miss out on this timeless topic. Listen in to learn more.
Trusting God in Tough Times | God’s Unexpected Response, Habakkuk 1:5-11 | Week 2
October 18, 2021 21:31 - 27 minutes - 64.1 MBThe message of Habakkuk 1:5-11 confronts our views of how God works and challenges us to trust Him even when our circumstances are terrible. The purpose of this passage is to ensure that our confidence is solely in God for our good and His glory. Don’t miss out on this timeless topic. Listen in to learn more.
Trusting God in Tough Times | Complaining to God, Habakkuk 1:1-4 | Week 1
October 12, 2021 16:06 - 37 minutes - 85.2 MBHave you ever been confused and wanted to complain about what was happening around you? This week we dive into a new series in the book of Habakkuk in which Habakkuk has some very transparent conversations with God about how he is feeling. We start off with him asking two questions we often find ourselves asking in hard times: 'Why?' and 'How long?'
The Church The City Needs | Acts 2:42
October 05, 2021 11:50 - 47 minutes - 109 MBWhen we started ZION, we felt there was a type of church the city needed. Almost five years later, we are more convinced than ever that still holds true. This week, we are going to unpack what we believe is the type of church the city needs, and in turn, what church we are called to be together.
Growth Into Jesus | 1 Peter 3:17-18
September 27, 2021 15:07 - 31 minutes - 72.3 MBSpecial guest, Pastor John Welborn, shares how the Bible displays and describes seven "marks" of a disciple of Jesus Christ. One of those marks is that every disciple is on a life-long journey of spiritual growth. In this message, we study Scriptural commands related to growth, as well as an example found in the life of the Apostle Peter. We will discover that this growth is fueled by the power of the Holy Spirit which God has graciously sent to live inside every disciple of Jesus. Don’t miss...
Real Love | Confidence | 1 John 5:13-21 | Week 14
September 20, 2021 15:35 - 39 minutes - 91 MBThis week we’re concluding our sermon series entitled, Real Love, by studying the book of I John. John closes his letter to the church with encouragement and admonishment. As believers, we can have confidence in our relationship with our heavenly Father and His gift of eternal life, but we are warned to stand against idolatry. What does that mean for us today? Listen in to learn more!
Real Love | Spirit, Water, and Blood | 1 John 5:6-13 | Week 13
September 13, 2021 22:25 - 34 minutes - 78.3 MBThis week we’re continuing with part thirteen of our sermon series entitled, Real Love, by studying the book of I John. In this final chapter, John reinforces that reliability of God’s testimony to the deity of Christ and His completed work on the cross, which offers eternal life. Don’t miss this transformative message!
Real Love | The Overcoming Christian | 1 John 5:1-5 | Week 12
September 08, 2021 18:25 - 41 minutes - 95.1 MBIn John's culminating argument, he ties together everything he has been talking about, belief, love, and obedience, and brings them together to show an overcoming Christian. The victorious Christian life is one often sought after, but often misunderstood in our culture. Tune in to see what it means to walk in victory.
Real Love | God’s Abiding Love | 1 John 4:13-21 | Week 11
August 30, 2021 21:06 - 42 minutes - 96.4 MBThis week we’re continuing with part eleven of our sermon series entitled, Real Love, by studying the book of I John. John’s message to the original hearers and us, as present-day disciples of Christ, is this: confession of Jesus Christ as the Son of God invites the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As we abide in God and He in us, His love grounds us, freeing us from fear and empowering us to love others as we are loved by Him. Don’t miss this!
Real Love | Love God Love People | 1 John 4:7-12 | Week 10
August 23, 2021 16:57 - 30 minutes - 69.2 MBThis week we’re continuing with part ten of our sermon series entitled, Real Love, by studying the book of I John. In this text, we learn that love is made manifest through the completed work of Jesus Christ. It is only in Him that we can love others and make His love known to those around us. Love for people is a reflection of God, because God is love!
Real Love | The Spirit of Truth | 1 John 4:1-6 | Week 9
August 16, 2021 16:43 - 39 minutes - 89.5 MBThis week we’re continuing with part nine of our sermon series entitled, Real Love, by studying the book of I John. John asserts that we have the assurance of our faith and place in God, because we have been sealed by the Holy Spirit. So, even when we are surrounded by lies, doubt, and false teaching, God gives us the power to overcome and discern the truth. Listen in and let the truth set you free!
Real Love | Assurance in the Son | I John 3:19-24 | Week 8
August 09, 2021 20:23 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MBThis week we’re continuing with part eight of our sermon series entitled, Real Love, by studying the book of I John. These Scriptures are particularly relevant at a time in our culture when truth is relative. John clarifies that we can know we are walking in truth in two ways: by believing in Jesus and by being generous to our brothers and sisters in the faith. Don’t miss this message--listen in to learn more!
When Mercy Meets a Scandal | Psalm 51:1-3, 10-13
August 02, 2021 17:40 - 29 minutes - 53.6 MBIn the midst of multiple major breakdowns in his personal life, including murder and adultery, discover what King David learns about God, breakthrough, and owning his narrative. This week, guest speaker, Marlinda Ireland, shares about what happens when mercy meets a scandal. Listen in to learn more!
Real Love | True Love in Action, 1 John 3:11-18 | Week 7
July 26, 2021 18:05 - 35 minutes - 81.3 MBThis week we’re continuing with part seven of our sermon series entitled, Real Love, by studying the book of I John. In these verses, John calls out two types of people: those who trust God and those who disobey Him. These two groups of people still exist today. Those who trust in God are called to love all types of people like Christ loved us. Listen in to learn how!
Real Love | Children of God, 1 John 2:28-3:10 | Week 6
July 19, 2021 18:30 - 38 minutes - 88.7 MBThis week we’re continuing with part six of our sermon series entitled, Real Love, by studying the book of I John. In these verses, John called anyone who accepted Christ and remained in Him, the children of God. However, there were other people claiming to be God's children as well. John called them children of the devil. So, how can we tell the difference today? Tune in to find out!
Real Love | Stand Firm, 1 John 2:18-27 | Week 5
July 14, 2021 15:09 - 31 minutes - 71.3 MBThis week we’re continuing with part five of our sermon series entitled, Real Love, by studying the book of I John. In this passage, John reminds the early church to stand firm in the truth of who Jesus is and be on guard against the schemes of the enemy to present him as anything else.
Healing Anger | David Jung
July 14, 2021 14:59 - 22 minutes - 52 MBAnger is something we all experience, but did you know the Bible has a lot to say about this emotion? Though it can be healthy, there are three forms of anger that are sinful, and from which we need to heal. And there has never been a better time as a city and society to talk about this topic! You don’t want to miss this! Listen in to learn more.
Real Love | Identity, 1 John 2:12-17 | Week 4
June 28, 2021 19:32 - 39 minutes - 89.8 MBThis week we’re continuing with part four of our sermon series entitled, Real Love, by studying the book of I John. In this passage, John reminds the early church of their true identity in Christ, encouraging them to stand firm in this knowledge despite others falling away from the faith. As present-day disciples of Jesus, we are also called to reach the world by being different from it and holding onto our identity in Christ alone. This is real love.
Real Love | The Command of Jesus, 1 John 2:3-11 | Week 3
June 21, 2021 17:10 - 31 minutes - 71.3 MBhis week we’re continuing with part three of our sermon series entitled, Real Love, studying the book of I John. In this passage, John addresses the command of Jesus to love. Love is the lynch pin to everything in Christ, and if we do not love, we do not truly know Him. Don’t miss out on this powerful and transformative message!
Real Love | Sin and the Advocate, 1 John 1:5-2:2 | Week 2
June 14, 2021 16:49 - 40 minutes - 92.3 MBThis week we’re continuing with part two of our sermon series entitled, Real Love, studying the book of I John and the concept of "Sin and the Advocate." In this passage, John addresses a false theology that is similar to what we hear today--the denial of the existence of sin and subsequent need for Jesus. Listen in to learn how John defends what he was taught by Christ and the pitfalls of this popular theology.
Real Love | Life Made Manifest, 1 John 1:1-4 | Week
June 07, 2021 16:06 - 32 minutes - 75.2 MBThis week we’re starting a brand new sermon series entitled, Real Love! We’ll be studying the book of I John. John writes this letter to Christians facing a break in their church. A group of people left the church and began denying Jesus as God incarnate. John reminds them of the message that was first preached to them and reinforces its validity to strengthen their faith and keep them in fellowship with other believers. Don’t miss this!
The Way of Jesus | Hurried Lives, Matthew 11:28-30 | Week 10
May 30, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 70.9 MBThis week we’re continuing with part ten of our sermon series entitled, The Way of Jesus, by examining the concept of Hurried Lives. Though Jesus lived a busy and full life, remarkably, he was never hurried. To walk in the Way of Jesus, we not only have to imitate His habits of prayer, fasting, and Scripture, but we must also embrace the same rhythm and pace with which he approached life. Discipleship is the pathway to imitating Jesus’s life as His apprentices, and the pace we are invited to ...
The Way of Jesus | Sabbath, Mark 2:23-28 | Week 9
May 25, 2021 13:45 - 39 minutes - 71.6 MBThis week we’re continuing with part nine of our sermon series entitled, The Way of Jesus, by examining the concept of Sabbath. From the beginning of Creation, all the way to the New Covenant, we see God calling us to a specific way of ordering our week around work and rest. This practice isn't simply a time management tool, but a way to live holy and whole in God's abundant blessing. You don’t want to miss this! Listen in to learn more.
The Way of Jesus | Prayer, Matthew 6:5-14 | Week 8
May 18, 2021 13:31 - 24 minutes - 45.2 MBThis week we’re continuing with part eight of our sermon series entitled, The Way of Jesus, by examining prayer. We learn that we should pray as God’s children, because, in Christ, he loves us. You don’t want to miss this transformative message! Listen in to learn more.
The Way of Jesus | Submission, Matthew 26:36-46 | Week 7
May 10, 2021 23:07 - 44 minutes - 82.1 MBThis week we’re continuing with part seven of our sermon series entitled, The Way of Jesus, by examining submission. Submission to God is not easy. It is only possible through prayer. Jesus modeled submission to the Father's will in the Garden of Gethsemane. This is the example we aspire to emulate as Christ-followers. You don’t want to miss this transformative message! Listen in to learn more.
The Way of Jesus | Confession, Psalm 32 | Week 6
May 03, 2021 16:09 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBThis week we’re continuing with part six of our sermon series entitled, The Way of Jesus, by examining confession. Confession is necessary for reconciliation with Christ due to the devastating effects of sin in our lives. All throughout the Bible, we are called to confession so that our souls can experience true freedom and complete healing in Jesus. Listen in to learn more!
The Way of Jesus | Community, Luke 19:1-10 | Week 5
April 26, 2021 16:14 - 46 minutes - 84.3 MBThis week we’re continuing with part five of our sermon series entitled, The Way of Jesus, by examining community. Christ’s life on earth is our model and shows us how to live Spirit-empowered lives. If we are serious about following Him, we have to be serious about changing the way we engage with our communities in order to emulate Him. Listen in to learn more!
The Way of Jesus | Worship, John 4:19-24 | Week 4
April 19, 2021 21:28 - 34 minutes - 79.3 MBThis week we’re continuing with part four of our sermon series entitled, The Way of Jesus, by examining worship. Jesus teaches us what true worship really is--a response to a right view of God. True worship glorifies God, satisfies our deepest longings, and completes our joy! Listen in to learn more.
The Way of Jesus | Silence and Solitude, Luke 4:1-2 & Luke 22:39-44 | Week 3
April 11, 2021 15:30 - 32 minutes - 74.2 MBThis week we will continue part three of our sermon series entitled, The Way of Jesus. Silence and solitude are practices Jesus modeled for us in Scripture. Both are essential for unveiling our masks and revealing both our true identity and the identity of Christ. You don’t want to miss this! Listen in to learn more.
Easter | The Resurrection | Mark 16:1-8
April 05, 2021 21:12 - 32 minutes - 60.3 MBToday is Easter Sunday! On this day each year, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We learn about the capstone of the Gospel message, that Jesus has risen as he promised. Listen in to learn more!
Palm Sunday | The Triumphant Entry, Following Jesus | John 12:12-26
March 29, 2021 18:52 - 43 minutes - 100 MBToday is Palm Sunday! On this day each year, we commemorate the significance of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem to celebrate Passover and the mixed reception He received upon arrival. And though there have been an array of responses to Jesus over time, this passage of Scripture makes it very clear what it means to truly follow Him in life and in death. Listen in to learn more!
The Way of Jesus | Fasting, Isaiah 58 | Part 2
March 22, 2021 17:40 - 39 minutes - 90.1 MBWe’re on part two of our sermon series entitled, “The Way of Jesus,” examining the spiritual disciplines Jesus modeled, and how we, too, can implement these practices into our daily lives. This week we are covering fasting--what it is, what it isn’t, and why fasting as a religious practice to get what you want will never work! Listen in to learn about God’s original design for fasting and what outcomes to expect!