Sojourn Church Podcast

Pastor Scott Korljan continues the sermon series covering the Apostles' Creed. The message focuses on the next phrase of the Creed: "I believe in the holy catholic church” SERMON TEXT: MATTHEW 16:13-20 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” 20 Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.

Pastor Scott Korljan continues the sermon series covering the Apostles' Creed. The message focuses on the next phrase of the Creed: "I Believe in the Holy Spirit” SERMON TEXT: ROMANS 8:1-11 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 3 For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, 4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 7 For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot. 8 Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. 10 But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.

Pastor Bob Korljan continues Sojourn's sermon series covering the Apostles' Creed. The message focuses on the next phrase of the Creed: "I Believe in Jesus Christ - Risen, Ascended, Reigning, Returning”1 Corinthians 15:20-28 20 - But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. 24 Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27 For “God has put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when it says, “all things are put in subjection,” it is plain that he is excepted who put all things in subjection under him. 28 When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all.

Pastor Scott Korljan continues the sermon series covering the Apostles' Creed. The message focuses on the next phrase of the Creed: "Jesus, Born, Died, Descended" SERMON TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Guest preacher Bob Korljan continues the sermon series on The Apostles' Creed, focusing on the second phrase, "I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord".

Pastor Scott Korljan continues the sermon series covering the Apostles' Creed. Using Isaiah 40, the message focuses on the first phrase of the Creed: "I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth."

Pastor Scott Korljan begins the new sermon series on the doctrine of the Apostles' Creed.

Pastor Scott concludes the series from the book of Titus with a sermon focusing on the final portion of Chapter 3. What part do "good works" play in our lives as Christians who are saved by grace?

Pastor Scott continues in Titus this week, focusing on Titus 3:1-8 on the theme of “The Christian in Society.” How are we called to live and relate to people in a pagan society?

Pastor Scott preaches on "How to Live a Godly Life" from Titus 2.

Scott shares some takeaways from the book, "The Art of Neighboring"

Pastor Scott shares how Jesus protects his Church with good and qualified leadership–and how those same traits of qualification apply to all Christians.

Pastor Scott begins the sermon series on the Book of Titus. In this letter the Apostle Paul shares the impactful message on the power of the Gospel to both save and shape us.

Sojourn welcomes Dr. David Hogg, President of Phoenix Seminary, to the pulpit for a message on the Resurrection of Jesus.

Paster Scott shares a message from Matthew 28 focusing on the truth of the resurrection, why many disbelieve it, and seven reasons it changes everything.

On Good Friday, Pastor Scott shares a short message from John 18:1-11. We can have confidence in belonging to Christ and that he will not let us go.

Pastor Bob Korljan shares God's Word from Luke 19:28-48 on Palm Sunday.

Pastor Scott brings to conclusion our winter/spring sermon series through the minor prophets as we arrive at Malachi. Malachi is the last of the minor prophets, and the last recorded prophetic voice to God’s people prior to the New Testament. His ministry took place most likely in the mid 5th century BC, and his priority was a call to spiritual renewal. After decades of being back from exile, God’s people had slowly drifted from their initial enthusiasm. Disillusionment and cynicism had set in. God sent Malachi to call them to renew their faith, obedience, and hope. His is an important word for God’s people today.

We continue our survey of the minor prophets with the prophets Haggai & Zechariah. We are taking these two together because they prophesied at the same time and have a very similar ministry to God’s people. As prophets to Israel post-exile, these two men had a different emphasis than many of the pre-exile prophets. Instead of warning of judgment to come, their ministry focused on encouragement to keep laboring for the Lord in the work He had called them to complete. As we read them today, God still speaks to his Church to encourage us to overcome the obstacles and persevere in the work of His kingdom.

This week Pastor Scott continues our survey of the minor prophets with the prophet Zephaniah. At first glance, we may be tempted to think of Zephaniah as a doom and gloom preacher and not much else. It is certainly true that Zephaniah brings a strong message of God’s judgment against sin. However, Zephaniah also preaches about God’s love for His people. In love He provides a refuge from his judgement, and in love he rejoices and even sings over his redeemed people.

We continue our survey of the minor prophets with the prophet Nahum. Nahum is similar to Obadiah in that his prophetic message is directed against a foreign nation, Assyria. Nahum’s name means comfort, and ultimately his message brought comfort to God’s people Israel and is a message of comfort for the church today. How can a message given roughly 2700 years ago bring comfort today?

A sermon from the series, "Major Help from the Minor Prophets". Pastor Scott shares a message from the Book of Micah. What does God really expect from us and what does it mean to "Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly" with God?

A sermon from the series, "Major Help from the Minor Prophets", focused on God's compassion and our frequent lack of compassion for the world around us. Pastor Scott challenges our hearts in his message on Jonah.

From the series, "Major Help from the Minor Prophets"Pastor Scott shares a message that covers the entire book of Obadiah. Though short, Obadiah has important word for God’s people today. Obadiah calls us to remember who is the true King in this world, and to live in light of that reality. Nations rise and fall, but God’s Kingdom is eternal.

Sermon series: "Major Help from the Minor Prophets" Pastor Scott shares a message from the Book of Amos. Amos, like other prophets, had a very challenging word for Israel. He was sent to tell them essentially that God despised their religion, that it was corrupt, that it had gone bad, and that they must repent. Amos is valuable for the church because through his preaching we learn what it was about their religion that God hated so much. We learn what makes religion go bad, so that we can avoid it in our own life and church. What are the marks of bad religion?

Continuing in the series "Major Help from the Minor Prophets", Pastor Scott shares a message from the Book of Joel as God's people are called to repentance and reminded of God's unfailing love.

Continuing in the series, "Major Help from the Minor Prophets", Pastor Scott shares a message from the Book of Hosea.

Series: Major Help from the Minor ProphetsScripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-22

Pastor Scott shares a message on ministry that is led by and reliant on the power of the Holy Spirit. From Acts 16:6-15

A message from Exodus 33 on the need for God to be among His people for true blessing to take place.

Guest preacher Hunter Carter shares a message from Psalm 16

Guest preacher Justin McClendon shares a message from Psalm 100

Good News of Great JOY for All People

Advent Sermon Series from the Book of Habakkuk, Chapter 3:1-19

Advent Sermon Series from the Book of Habakkuk, Chapters 2:1-20

Advent sermon series based in the Book of Habakkuk, Chapter 1:12-2:4

Advent Sermon Series from the Book of Habakkuk, Chapter 1:1-17

A sermon from 1 Peter 5:1-4

A sermon from Hebrews 13:20-25

A Sermon from Heb 13: 7; 17-19

Sermon from Heb 13:7-16

Sermon from Heb 13:1-6

Hebrews Sermon SeriesThis episode, "Let Us Be Grateful For A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken", is based on the Book of Hebrews, Chapter 12:14-29

Hebrews Sermon SeriesThis episode, "God's Discipline For Our Good", is based on the Book of Hebrews, Chapter 12:1-17

Hebrews Sermon SeriesThis episode, “Faith That Runs the Race”, is based on the Book of Hebrews, Chapter 11:32-12:2

Hebrews Sermon SeriesThis episode, “Faith That Can Conquer Kingdoms and Endure Suffering”, is based on the Book of Hebrews, Chapter 11:32-40

Hebrews Sermon SeriesThis episode, "Courageous Faith" is based on the Book of Hebrews, Chapter 11:23-31

Hebrews Sermon Series. This episode, "Faith in Action", is based on the Book of Hebrews, Chapter 11:8-22.

Hebrews Sermon SeriesThis episode, "Living By Faith", is from the Book of Hebrews, 10:39-11:7