Foothill Church Sermons

All humanity lives under the curse of sin because no one can perfectly obey God’s law. But on the cross, Jesus became a curse for us so that through faith in Him we might be redeemed and brought into God’s blessing. Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on April 3, 2026 Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under Grace Paul confronts the deeply ingrained belief that we must contribute to our salvation by showing through Abraham and David that no one is justified by works but only by God’s grace through faith. Both the righteous and the broken are saved by trusting in Christ, whose righteousness is credited to us and whose grace removes our sin. Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on March 29, 2026 Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under Grace Romans 3:29–31 declares that there is one God and one way to be made right with Him through faith in Jesus, opening the door of salvation to anyone while leaving no room for boasting. Rather than setting aside God’s law, the gospel fulfills it completely as Jesus satisfies its demands, bears its penalty, and gives His righteousness to all who believe. Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on March 22, 2026 Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under Grace Romans 3:27–28 teaches that because salvation is entirely by God’s grace through faith in Christ, all human boasting is excluded. We contribute nothing that earns our salvation since it is a gift of God, and the faith that receives this gift produces a changed life that bears fruit. Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on March 15, 2026 Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under Grace Romans 3:24–26 shows that the gift of salvation is not a single benefit but a rich work of God that includes justification, redemption, and propitiation, all accomplished through the death of Christ. Through Jesus’ sacrifice, God both satisfies His righteous justice and freely declares sinners righteous by grace through faith. Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on March 8, 2026 Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under Grace Paul says there is no distinction, for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, and no one can rescue themselves or claim a better standing before him. Our only hope is grace through Jesus Christ, received by faith, because the ground is level at the foot of the cross. Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on March 1, 2026 Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under Grace Everyone lives with a relentless quest to be righteous and measure up to the scorecards of life, yet Romans 1–3 shows that no one can meet God’s standard and all stand condemned. But now God has revealed a righteousness apart from the law through faith in Jesus Christ, offering as a gift what we could never achieve. Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on February 22, 2026 Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under GraceBefore we can understand the solution Paul gives in Romans 3:21 and following, we must agree with his diagnosis in Romans 1:18–3:20 that our deepest problem is sin that makes us accountable to a holy God and subject to His wrath. Until we see that every mouth is stopped and the whole world stands guilty before Him, we will not grasp why the gospel is truly good news or why faith in Christ is our only hope.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on February 15, 2026Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

The Book of PsalmsPsalm 23Psalm 42 invites us to wrestle honestly with our emotions and to consider how God intends them to function in the life of a believer. As the psalmist acknowledges the depth of what he feels but refuses to be led by it, we learn to hope in God by anchoring our lives in truth rather than in the rise and fall of our feelings.Sermon Preached by Steve DuBransky on February 8, 2026Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

After a fearful generation falls in the wilderness, God calls Joshua to lead a new people forward, commanding him to be strong and courageous because God Himself is with him. Courage comes not from strength or strategy, but from trusting God’s presence and obeying His Word.Sermon Preached by, guest preacher, Ryan Baitzel on February 1, 2026Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Man of God (Part 4)What we truly believe always shows up in how we live, because behavior is belief made visible, and when eternity and the reality of God become real to us, faithfulness stops being a burden and becomes a joy. Paul grounds Timothy’s obedience in a big, awe-filled vision of who God is, knowing that only a deep and true understanding of God’s greatness will produce men whose lives consistently reflect what they believe.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on January 25, 2026Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Man of God (Part 3)We love stories of fighting men because God has wired men with an impulse to protect, contend, and persevere, but Scripture redirects that impulse away from destructive battles and toward the good fight of faith. A man of God fights not for ego or anger, but by fleeing sin, pursuing godliness, taking hold of eternal life, and courageously confessing Christ for the sake of his own faith and the faith of others.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on January 18, 2026Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Man of God (Part 2)A man of God doesn’t just flee sin out of fear or avoidance; he runs toward something better by actively pursuing the life God calls him to live. According to Paul in 1 Timothy 6:11, that life is marked not by trading one vice for another, but by continually following after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness as a lifelong pursuit of Christlikeness.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on January 11, 2026Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Man of God (Part 1)Paul reminds Timothy that being a man of God doesn’t begin with fighting harder but with fleeing what will quietly destroy him, especially the pull of sinful desires that promise gain but lead to loss. A man of God lives in line with who he already is in Christ, intentionally turning from what weakens his faith and moving toward a life shaped by obedience and trust in God.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on January 4, 2026Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Genuine saving faith produces works in the life of the Christian as they joyfully obey and follow the teachings of Christ.

God With Us (Advent 2025 – Part 3)Jesus came to be with us—broken, sinful people—and His humility shows what God’s love is really like. Because He emptied Himself and served, we’re called to adopt the same humble mindset toward others.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on December 14, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

God With Us (Advent 2025 – Part 2)Hebrews 2:14–17 shows that Christmas matters because God became truly human in Jesus—not in sin, but in our flesh—to accomplish what no one else could. By taking on our nature, Christ destroyed the devil’s power, silenced his accusations, and freed us from the fear and slavery of death. As the perfect High Priest, He represents us before God, bears our sin in propitiation, and gives us His righteousness. Jesus became like us so He could save us, stand for us, and bring us into the life and hope only He can give.Sermon Preached by Bryan Martinez on December 7, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

God With Us (Advent 2025 – Part 1)Jesus, the Lord over all creation and the exact image of the invisible God, has come near—the One through whom all things were made and in whom all things hold together. And He entered His own creation to reconcile all things to Himself, making peace through His blood and inviting His people into His redeeming work.Sermon Preached by Steve DuBransky on November 30, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under GraceWe tend to assume we’re innocent before God, confident that our good works or moral efforts will tip the scales in our favor, but Paul shows that the law only exposes our failure to meet God’s perfect standard. When every excuse is stripped away and every mouth is stopped, the only hope we have is not our own righteousness but the righteousness of Christ.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on November 23, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under GracePaul’s purpose in Romans 3:9–18 is to name our true condition before God—that every one of us is “under sin,” unrighteous, and unable to seek or understand Him on our own. Until we see this diagnosis clearly, we won’t recognize why our conduct is so broken or why we desperately need the cure God provides in the gospel.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on November 16, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under GracePaul shows that people naturally make excuses to avoid taking responsibility for sin, shifting blame or rationalizing wrongdoing to protect their self-image and justify their actions. In Romans 3:3–8, he dismantles these arguments, revealing that no excuse can exempt anyone from guilt—and that our only hope for forgiveness and salvation is found through faith in Jesus Christ.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on November 9, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

For the Sake of His Name Midpoint Series (Part 5)Throughout Scripture, God’s people have united in faith to accomplish what He’s called them to do, trusting His direction and provision. Hebrews 11 reminds us to follow their example by running the race of faith with endurance, fixing our eyes on Jesus who is both our model and our strength.Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-12:2Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on November 2, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

For the Sake of His Name Midpoint Series (Part 4)Faith produces courage—the strength to trust God and obey Him even when it’s costly, countercultural, or dangerous. True faith gives us confidence to stand firm, endure hardship, and act boldly because we believe God’s promises are greater than what we see.Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-31Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on October 26, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

For the Sake of His Name Midpoint Series (Part 3)Many people start strong but don’t finish well—but by God’s grace, what matters most is how we end, trusting Him even when obedience feels costly or unclear. Hebrews 11 shows that lasting faith leaves a legacy, as those who endure in belief and obedience pass down a story of God’s faithfulness to future generations.Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-22Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on October 19, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

For the Sake of His Name Midpoint Series (Part 2)Faith believes God’s promises and reveals itself through ongoing obedience—the “obedience of faith.” But at its core, faith’s desire is for something better; it longs for what God has promised more than the comforts of this world, trusting and obeying Him as it seeks a better country and a lasting home with Him.Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on October 12, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

The Book of PsalmsPsalm 23Psalm 23 invites us to slow down and remember that in every circumstance, the Lord gently leads and restores His people. These verses give us rest for weary souls and assurance that His presence is enough.Sermon Preached by Steve DuBransky on September 28, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

The Book of PsalmsPsalm 10Psalm 10 reminds us that evil’s arrogance and God’s seeming silence are not signs of His absence but opportunities for His justice to be revealed. Though the wicked boast that God has forgotten, hidden, or will never see, the psalmist declares that the Lord does see, He will act, and He reigns forever. Our response is to cry Maranatha — to call on the Lord for justice, repent of our own sin, and live in hope of Christ’s sure and final victory.Sermon Preached by Bryan Martinez on September 21, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under GracePaul shows that while the Jews had the great advantage of being entrusted with the words of God, they failed to use it, like having the key to the code but never turning it. The real privilege is not just possession but listening to and living by God’s Word, the greatest gift and responsibility given to His people.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on September 14, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under GracePaul shows us in Romans 2:25–29 that when we place our confidence in rituals or religious traditions, we miss the heart of what God wants. True faith comes from the Spirit transforming us inwardly, leading us to repent and trust in Christ rather than relying on outward signs of religion.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on September 7, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under GracePaul warns that religious knowledge and practice mean nothing if our lives don’t align with what we claim to believe, since hypocrisy ultimately dishonors God. In Romans 2:17–24, he shows that Jews and Gentiles alike—no matter how religious—still need the gospel of Christ, because only His righteousness can save.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on August 31, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under GracePaul reminds us in Romans 2:11–16 that God’s judgment is perfectly impartial and fair—unlike human courts, it cannot be swayed by wealth, influence, or appearances, but is based on truth, knowledge, and obedience. Whether through the law written in Scripture or the law written on our hearts, all people are accountable before God, and only through faith in Christ can we stand acquitted.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on August 24, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under GraceIn Romans 2:6–10, Paul teaches that salvation is by grace through faith, yet final judgment will be based on works—not to earn salvation, but to prove it. The righteous seek God’s promised glory, honor, and eternal life through patient goodness, while the wicked live for themselves, reject the truth, and face God’s wrath.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on August 17, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under GracePaul warns that it’s far easier to see and condemn the sins of others than to recognize our own, and that doing so reveals a dangerous hypocrisy that presumes on God’s kindness instead of being led by it to repentance. God’s patience is not apathy toward sin but an opportunity to turn to Him before His righteous judgment is revealed.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on August 10, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

The Book of PsalmsPsalm 73Psalm 73 takes us on a journey from envy to awe, as Asaph wrestles with the prosperity of the wicked and the apparent unfairness of life, only to have his perspective transformed in the presence of God. His story powerfully illustrates the truth that envy looks outward and leaves us empty, but worship looks upward and makes us whole—reminding us that the nearness of God is our true and lasting good.Sermon Preached by Chris Gannon on August 3, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

The story of David and Goliath is not about us overcoming our obstacles but about how Jesus has killed the real Goliath—sin and death. He is the true and better David. We are the Israelites who were saved by God’s King. We are called in to His victory and salvation for the glory of His Name.Sermon Preached by Bryan Martinez on July 27, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

The story of the flood in Genesis 6–9 shows God's grief over the deep corruption of humanity, His judgment through the flood, and His mercy in preserving Noah and offering a new beginning. Ultimately, it points forward to Jesus, the better Noah, who takes God's judgment upon Himself at the cross and gives us hope for a future re-creation free from sin and death.Sermon Preached by Steve DuBransky on July 20, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Samson is not a story about a strong courageous hero but how we compromise to sin. We cannot be our own hero, we need a savior to free us from the slavery of our sin. Samson is a flawed, impulsive figure who reflects the unfaithfulness of Israel—and of us. Though chosen and empowered by God, he continually breaks his vow and does what is right in his own eyes. Where Samson failed in strength, Jesus triumphed in weakness.Sermon Preached by Bryan Martinez on July 13, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Genesis 1 to 3 is not just a children’s story; it is our true origin story that shows us who God is, who we are, and why the world is broken. From the beginning, it points us to the hope of Jesus, who came to make things right and bring us back to God.Sermon Preached by Steve DuBransky on July 6, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Old Testament stories are fun and fascinating, but we’ve gotten into a bad habit of making them moral tales just for kids. In reality, all of these stories point to Jesus and exist for the sanctification of all believers. Jonah is not about a fish but about a merciful God who makes a way of salvation for the worst sinners through the true and better Jonah—Jesus.Sermon Preached by Bryan Martinez on June 29, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under GracePaul shows that sin is not just about sexual immorality but includes things like envy, gossip, pride, and cruelty, which affect everyone. His goal is to reveal our deep need for the gospel and call each of us to personal repentance and faith.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on June 22, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under GraceThe Bible consistently teaches that all sexual immorality, including homosexuality, is not acceptable to God, and claiming otherwise means rejecting Scripture's clear teaching. The gospel offers hope and transformation for all sinners, and the church must speak truthfully, love humbly, and welcome everyone to encounter Jesus, whose grace redefines identity and brings restoration.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on June 15, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

When we face deep betrayal and injustice, we can bring our pain and cries to God and trust Him to judge rightly. By humbling ourselves and resting in Him as our defender and deliverer, we can let go of vengeance and cling to the God who makes all things right.

The Book of PsalmsPsalm 51Confession is an act of worship that grieves over our sin, pleads for the mercy of God, receives cleansing through Christ’s blood, and produces new obedience through the Holy Spirit.Sermon Preached by Chris Gannon on June 1, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN