Epikos Church Sermons

Oct 26 2024 200 ep. 34 mins 5
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Weekly Sermons from Epikos Church Milwaukee

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Broken Walls & Broken Hearts

Oct 26 2024 38 mins  
In this week's sermon, Pastor Frank Gil discusses how the books of Ezra and Nehemiah depict the rebuilding of the temple, the people, and the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. However, Pastor Frank notes that despite these physical restorations, something is still missing—true repentance and a relationship with God. He explains that the key ingredient is Jesus, who c

Esther's Faithful Task

Oct 19 2024 36 mins  
In this week's sermon, Pastor Mark Deering's message centers around the biblical story of Esther and the theme of faithful action in the face of fear. Using a social psychology experiment about smoke-filled rooms, he explores how people often remain inactive due to social pressure and fear. Pastor Mark then analyzes Esther chapter 4, focusing on the interaction between Mordecai and

Jeremiah's Faithful Presence

Oct 12 2024 37 mins  
In this week's sermon, Pastor Mark Deering introduces the concept of having a "faithful presence" in whatever situation God has placed us, even if it's not where we want to be. He encourages us to be fully engaged with our current circumstances and the people around us—to be accessible, available, and vulnerable. He relates this to Jesus's incarnation and God's faithful presence

Daniel's Faithful Obedience

Oct 05 2024 39 mins  
In this week's sermon, Pastor Mark Deering emphasizes two key aspects of Daniel's character: his resolution to remain faithful to his beliefs and his ability to remain relevant in Babylonian society. Mark encourages us to pursue a "relevant faith" that engages with the changing world while maintaining an unchanging faith, always striving to give glory to God rather than ourselves.

From Prostitute to Princess

Sep 28 2024 39 mins  
In this week's sermon, Pastor Frank Gil discusses the biblical story of Rahab, a prostitute who helped Israelite spies and later became an ancestor of Jesus Christ. Pastor Frank uses Rahab's story to illustrate how God can transform lives and change labels, emphasizing that a person's past or current circumstances don't define their future. He challenges us to look beyond labels an

Tower of Babel

Sep 21 2024 38 mins  
In this sermon, Pastor Mark Deering discusses the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 11. He uses the narrative to illustrate the contrast between building one's own kingdom and participating in God's kingdom. Pastor Mark explains that the Tower of Babel serves as a blueprint for human pride and self-glorification, which ultimately leads to confusion and division. He contrasts

Choose Your Kingdom

Sep 14 2024 35 mins  
In this week's sermon, Pastor Jacob Michalski uses the biblical narrative in Genesis 4 to illustrate the human tendency towards anger, revenge, and sin, contrasting it with God's call for forgiveness and mercy. He relates the story of Cain's murder of Abel and the subsequent legacy of violence through Cain's descendant Lamech to modern-day struggles with anger and retaliation. Past

Citizens of the Kingdom

Sep 08 2024 40 mins  
This sermon introduces a new series called "Citizens" which explores the concept of the Kingdom of God and what it means to be a citizen of that kingdom. Pastor Mark Deering explains that the Kingdom of God is not a physical place, but rather God's rule and reign through His people. He traces this theme from Genesis through to Revelation, emphasizing Jesus' role in establishing the

Psalm 121

Aug 31 2024 30 mins  
In this week's sermon, Pastor Tommy Hutchison explains that Psalm 121 is meant to bring comfort, joy, and encouragement to its listeners. He breaks down the psalm verse by verse, emphasizing its duet-like structure and the central message that God is always present as a keeper and protector. Pastor Tommy encourages us to internalize its message, whether we are going through difficu

Lament

Aug 24 2024 38 mins  
This week's sermon by Pastor Mark Deering focuses on the concept of lament in the Bible, particularly examining Lamentations 3:22–24. Pastor Mark explains that lament is a way to express grief, confusion, and protest to God, and is an important part of spiritual formation. He emphasizes that true lament always ends with hope, distinguishing it from mere complaining. He uses the e