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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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The Narrow Gate

December 12, 2017 20:29 - 42 minutes - 58 MB

Jesus warns of false teachers and the path that they lead you in. We look at this text and apply it to today. What are some of the dangerous false teachings and teachers that around today?

Our Father

December 12, 2017 19:41 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MB

ASK, SEEK, KNOCK - A widely talked about scripture. What is Jesus telling his followers that He will give them everytime they come to Him with the request? Jump in and learn what HIs good gift is!

Treasuring God

November 06, 2017 19:36 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MB

What is the greatest thing vying for your attention and worship? Most Christians think it is Satan. Jesus has a different response. Listen in to learn about how to treasure God above all else in your life.

Retaliation and Love

October 25, 2017 17:05 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Jesus first says he did not come to abolish the law, then he seems to contradict it. What is happening? Listen in as we explore how Jesus views retaliation and the higher calling he pushes us towards as his followers.

Divorce and Oaths

October 23, 2017 15:27 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Jesus goes deeper into understanding of the law. The Pharisee's continue to twist the law into their favor to portray and outward righteousness. Jesus directs his laws to the heart. This week we cover tough topics of divorce and oath taking.

Anger and Lust

October 05, 2017 15:41 - 36 minutes - 49.4 MB

Now that Jesus has explained he fulfills the law rather than gets rid of it, he then goes in depth to teach us what the law actually means so we can better understand and follow it. This week we cover two important issues in the human heart: anger and lust.

The Law

September 27, 2017 15:20 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MB

Ever wonder the place the Old Testament and the Law have today in a New Testament world? Jesus has some strong words to say about it. Join us as we explore a topic that has led to heresy for centuries.

Salt And Light

September 21, 2017 15:25 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

What is the role of the church in the world? How does that apply to today's society? Those are complicated questions that Jesus gives an outline to in the Sermon on the Mount when he calls his disciples Salt & Light. Explore with us.

Peter

September 08, 2017 17:37 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MB

In the last conversation we explore, Jesus explains to Peter and the disciples what a true follower of His is. There is a cost, but also a reward. Listen in to get the inside scoop of what it means to follow Christ.

Nicodemus

August 21, 2017 21:06 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

Nicodemus is a religious ruler, prominent teacher, and Pharisee, yet Jesus needs to take him to school. This conversation brings out some of the most quoted and amazing theology in scripture. Jesus dives a little bit deeper than usual in this conversation since the person He is talking to is a teacher of the law.

Zacchaeus

August 21, 2017 21:06 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MB

Zacchaeus is an outcast, cheat, extortionist, and traitor to his people. It's quite the rap sheet. How is it that Jesus is received by a man like this and gets to host the Son of God at his dinner table but the law-following young ruler does not?

The Rich Young Ruler

August 21, 2017 21:06 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

This wealthy, young ruler comes to Jesus with a serious question: how do I get into heaven? The answer is more than he can bear. The revelation for others, though, is amazing.

The Cup Of Wrath

July 31, 2017 21:21 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MB

Our last week exploring some of the more intense moments in Jesus' personal life. His moments before being betrayed by Judas are fascinating. They reveal to us the truth depth of His sacrifice for us.

Purifying The Temple

July 24, 2017 20:04 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

Jesus has many intense moments as he ends his time of ministry on earth. On Palm Sunday right after his triumphal entry we see Him walk into the temple and turn the place upside down. Why did he do this? What does this mean for us today?

For His Glory

July 18, 2017 21:19 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

As we continue our series on Jesus, we explore a particularly emotional moment in his ministry life: the death of Lazarus. How people respond around Jesus and how he responds back is a insight into a key Christian doctrine: suffering.

Robert Guerrero - The Parable of the Wedding Feast

July 14, 2017 19:12 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB

Our guest speaker Robert Guerrero expounds on the Parable of the Wedding Feast. This parable gives us one of the greatest illustrations of the Gospel in the Bible.

Barry Sanchez - The Parable of the Sower

July 14, 2017 19:10 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB

Our guest Barry Sanchez preaches on the Parable of the Sower. You will not read this common parable the same every again!

Jesus' Temptation

July 10, 2017 03:14 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

As we continue to explore the humanity of Jesus we look at how he was tempted. Join us as we learn from Jesus in Matthew 4: 1 - 11 how to deal with a daily life issue.

Jesus' Childhood

July 06, 2017 18:19 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MB

Jesus was fully God and fully human. Join us as we explore his human side through his childhood.

Adam Durso - The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

June 23, 2017 16:11 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Check out as we explore who Jesus was in scripture. This week we look at one of the parables he taught on forgiveness that radically re-shaped how people viewed this concept.

We Are A New Creation

June 02, 2017 14:42 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MB

We conclude Galatians with Paul's last plea for Gospel-centeredness. He describes the lasting effect of the Gospel: A New Creation and the things that will try to thwart that from happening.

We Are Not Alone

May 26, 2017 14:34 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

God has laid out instructions for what the church should look like in community. Unfortunately, Church community has been hurtful, shaming, and condemning rather than restoring & uplifting. Listen to learn what a true church community should look like.

We Are Spirit - Filled

May 15, 2017 19:35 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MB

We have made the Spirit about prophecy. About success. About health. About titles. About mega churches. See where Paul put's emphasis on the Spirit's work in our life. It brings to life how the Gospel applies to us every day and not just in a moment.

Protecting The Message

May 10, 2017 14:53 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB

If we learn one thing from Paul in Galatians it’s the importance of getting it right. It affects everything. Learn about what false doctrines affected the Galatian church 2000 years ago, and the ones that affect us today.

We Are Free

May 03, 2017 16:16 - 33 minutes - 46 MB

Following a false doctrine is not only dangerous because it can lead us off our path with Christ. It’s dangerous because false doctrine can enslave us to people instead of give us freedom in God. Follow along as we expound on our freedom in Christ.

We are Adopted

April 28, 2017 19:30 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

In this passage Paul reveals the purpose of the law and its proper use. It leads us to understanding the Gospel better. The coming of Jesus signaled salvation for all. Salvation also meant adoption. We need to not only learn to call Him King, but also Father.

We Are People of Faith

April 05, 2017 14:15 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

We’ve learned how good works cannot be our justification. Now we see how good works can neither be what initiates the Spirit's work in our life. Learn the importance of faith in the walk of a Christ follower's life.

We Are Justified

March 27, 2017 14:19 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MB

Paul finishes sharing his story and begins to explain more in depth the implications of the Gospel. We dive into the meaning of justification, a Christian word that can be throw around a lot but has powerful meaning when understood.

Threats to the Gospel

March 20, 2017 16:04 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MB

The people fighting against Paul wanted to make every gentile a full convert to Judaism. This would have meant that Christianity moving forward would have been split from the very foundation. How does Paul combat this threat? And what threats do we face today?

Testimony of Grace

March 20, 2017 13:48 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Who is Paul? Why do we listen to him? What is his story? These are some of the questions we answer this week. Paul is one of the most influential writers in the Bible and he has one crazy story. No one thought he would end up where he did.

No Other Gospel

March 20, 2017 12:15 - 44 minutes - 21.2 MB

Starting Galatians reads very different from many of Paul's other letters. He isn't happy. Something has happened since he planted this church that is deeply disturbing to him. Learn about the reason for Paul's writing to the Galatians and how this impacts us today.

The First Church: Serve

March 13, 2017 17:20 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Here we finish off our 8 weeks in Acts. The church begins to organize itself and the first glimmers of its understanding as a body with different functions is revealed. Join us as we talk about how God views serving.

The First Church: Suffer

March 13, 2017 17:07 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

Worldy authority & systems are always threatened by the Gospel. In the scripture here, we see that first hand. Our faith is something that is worthy of the ultimate sacrifice and the Apostles left a great example of how to deal with that.

The First Church: Give

March 13, 2017 16:26 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

The American Dream is more money, wealth, and power. It’s promise? Control, security, and happiness. In this passage we reflect on how the first church community viewed their wealth through the lens of what Jesus did.

The First Church: Demonstrate

March 13, 2017 15:47 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

We cover a famous saying in scripture today: “Silver and gold I have not, but what I do have I give to you.” Christianity is a demonstrative faith. It has real power, with real implications in our lives. Learn about how Peter and John first began to demonstrate the power of the Gospel.

The First Church: Unify

March 11, 2017 17:22 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MB

The gospel does not only change our relationship with God.  It also changes our relationship with people. In this passage we see one of the most amazing demonstrations of community. It is a direct reaction to the proclamation of the Gospel.

The First Church: Proclaim

March 03, 2017 14:46 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

After the ascension of Christ and descension of the Holy Spirit, the church begins. How does this radical time in history start to unfold? Over the next 6 weeks we see how the early church was born. We start with the proclamation of the gospel through the first sermon by Peter, the Apostle.

The First Church: Pentecost

February 20, 2017 15:35 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Jesus has ascended into heaven and now the disciples wait for the promised Holy Spirit. His arrival does not disappoint. This marks the beginning of the church as we know it and the transition from God’s empowerment on the few to the many.

The First Church: Ascension

January 19, 2017 17:02 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

Luke, the first Christian historian, introduces us to his second volume history of the church. He begins with a foundational truth that must be carried as the cornerstone throughout the rest of Acts. Jump in and learn what that is as we explore the beginnings of the church together.