Sojourn Church Podcast

Pastor Scott begins our fall series through the Gospel of Luke, focusing on Luke 1:1-4. Luke begins his gospel by reminding us that what he has written is a trustworthy, orderly account of the ministry of Christ. There are some today who make claims that the Gospel accounts are unreliable, yet Luke wrote his gospel in the first generation of the events recorded on the basis of eye witness testimony. What he tells us about Jesus is trustworthy, written to bring greater certainty of faith in Christ.

Sojourn welcomes guest preacher Dr. Steve Duby. Dr. Duby is professor of theology at Phoenix Seminary, where he teaches classes on Christian doctrine and biblical interpretation.

Pastor Scott Korljan concludes the sermon series covering the Apostles' Creed. The message focuses on the final phrase of the Creed: "I believe in the life everlasting." SERMON TEXT: REVELATION 21:1-4; 21:9-22:5 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” 9 Then came one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues and spoke to me, saying, “Come, I will show you the Bride, the wife of the Lamb.” 10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, 11 having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. 12 It had a great, high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and on the gates the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel were inscribed— 13 on the east three gates, on the north three gates, on the south three gates, and on the west three gates. 14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. 15 And the one who spoke with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city and its gates and walls. 16 The city lies foursquare, its length the same as its width. And he measured the city with his rod, 12,000 stadia. Its length and width and height are equal. 17 He also measured its wall, 144 cubits by human measurement, which is also an angel’s measurement. 18 The wall was built of jasper, while the city was pure gold, like clear glass. 19 The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with every kind of jewel. The first was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, 20 the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, the twelfth amethyst. 21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, each of the gates made of a single pearl, and the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. 22 And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. 23 And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. 24 By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it, 25 and its gates will never be shut by day—and there will be no night there. 26 They will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations. 27 But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life. 22 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 3 No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.

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 resurrection of the dead" SERMON TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:20-26; 35-58 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits 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 first fruits, 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. 35 But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?” 36 You foolish person! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. 37 And what you sow is not the body that is to be, but a bare kernel, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. 38 But God gives it a body as he has chosen, and to each kind of seed its own body. 39 For not all flesh is the same, but there is one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish. 40 There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the glory of the heavenly is of one kind, and the glory of the earthly is of another. 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory. 42 So is it with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable. 43 It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. 45 Thus it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit. 46 But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual. 47 The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; the second man is from heaven. 48 As was the man of dust, so also are those who are of the dust, and as is the man of heaven, so also are those who are of heaven. 49 Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven. 50 I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 51 Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. 53 For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. 54 When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” 55 “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

This week we will consider the phrase, “I believe in the forgiveness of sins.” At the heart of the Christian message is not a self improvement program or tips to be more successful in your relationships, it is a message of salvation for sinners. The line of the creed calls us to never forget two truths: (1) I am a great sinner, but (2) Christ is a great savior. We will consider what the Bible teaches about sin, about the forgiveness of sins, and how the promise of the forgiveness of our sins should change our life and our churches in very real ways. SERMON TEXT: HEBREWS 10:1-7; 11-18 For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near. 2 Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers, having once been cleansed, would no longer have any consciousness of sins? 3 But in these sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year. 4 For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.5 Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me; 6 in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken no pleasure. 7 Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come to do your will, O God, as it is written of me in the scroll of the book.’”11 And every priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, 13 waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet. 14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.15 And the Holy Spirit also bears witness to us; for after saying, 16 “This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws on their hearts, and write them on their minds,” 17 then he adds, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.” 18 Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.

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 Communion of Saints” SERMON TEXT: ROMANS 12:3-17 3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.

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