2819 Church

As our powerful 3-year series CROSS TO COMMISSION nears its end, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell taught from Matthew 28:11–15, confronting the tension between truth revealed and truth concealed.Those who stood as enemies became unlikely witnesses, seeing the empty tomb, yet choosing to engineer a false narrative. Where evidence should have led to humility and repentance, they suppressed the truth in pride.

Lonnell Williams, executive pastor and preacher, delivers a focused sermon on Romans 12:14–21 calling listeners to surrender offense and embrace forgiveness. He explores how offense reshapes identity, the danger of justified resentment, practical pre-decisions for responses, blessing persecutors, pursuing peace, and replacing hardened hearts with mercy.

In CROSS TO COMMISSION, Milton James opened up Matthew 28, calling us to behold the resurrected King. In His resurrection we see the victory of Christ over sin and death.As we behold Him, gratitude fills our hearts for the King who conquered the grave.

Arik Hayes, a preacher and communicator known for gospel-centered teaching, reflects on Christ laid in the grave yet not defeated. He shares personal grief, Old Testament grave stories, Joseph of Arimathea’s role, Lazarus and Martha’s faith, the promise of resurrection, pastoral encouragement to trust through trials, and why presence and gospel clarity matter.

A sermon unpacks the darkness at noon and the weight of judgment laid on Christ. Historical crucifixion context and Gospel timeline bring the scene to life. The torn temple veil and apocalyptic signs are explored as proof of access to God. The message highlights the centurion’s confession and the faithful women who stayed at the cross.

A deep look at humanity’s helplessness under sin and why blood atonement mattered in the Old Testament. A dramatic rescue illustration ties our need for salvation to Jesus carrying the cross. Examination of Golgotha scenes, the soldiers’ actions, and prophetic fulfillment. Contrasting the two thieves highlights substitutionary death and the call to radical surrender and repentance.

A message exploring Christ’s obedience amidst suffering and the meaning behind the soldiers’ mockery. Scenes from the Roman trial and the crown of thorns are unpacked as symbols tied to sin and redemption. The talk contrasts public ridicule with private hypocrisy and urges repentance, reverence, and living Scripture during trials.

A passionate call to move from passive belief to active obedience. Stories of Abraham and Rahab show faith that acts. A sharp contrast between mere assent and living, working faith. Practical challenges to notice the Spirit and obey in daily life.

In this timely standalone message, Lonnell Williams teaches from 1 Kings 18:25–40, calling us back to the altar and to undivided devotion to the one true and living God. This message confronts divided hearts, exposes false worship, and how He alone is the One who controls the fire.

In a powerful week 10 of our series CROSS TO COMMISSION, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell taught from Matthew 27:15–26, placing before us the question that confronts every heart: What shall we do with Jesus who is called Christ? Though declared innocent, Jesus was rejected and handed over to suffer according to the Father’s will. In a world marked by sin and rebellion, this message calls every disciple to CHOOSE CHRIST.