Relevant Church of Allentown Messages

1 Peter 1:1-13 : Intro to the Scattered Church

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:11:08 -0500

2 Corinthians 11:1-16 | When Truth Gets Twisted

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:02:54 -0500

Have you ever been deceived by someone you trusted? The church in Corinth faced false teachers who sounded spiritual, quoted Scripture, and performed impressive ministry, but were leading people away from Jesus.

In this message, we'll discover how to recognize and resist spiritual deception in a world full of competing voices claiming to speak for God. We'll learn that deception thrives when we tolerate compromise, false teaching always leads us away from simple devotion to Jesus, and Satan's greatest disguise is looking like an angel of light.

Join us as we explore how to protect ourselves and those we love from being led astray, and discover the beautiful simplicity of the gospel that sets us free.

A Fresh Start: God's Mercies Are New Every Morning | Lamentations 3:21-26

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:33:42 -0500

As we step into a new year, many of us carry the weight of past failures and fear we'll just repeat the same patterns. But God wants to give us a fresh perspective, one not based on our track record, but on His unchanging character. Drawing from Lamentations 3, written during Israel's darkest hour, we discover three transformative truths: God's mercies are new every morning, His faithfulness is our foundation, and His goodness gives us hope for the future. This isn't about positive thinking or self-improvement, it's about building your life on the solid rock of who God is. If you're starting this year with doubt or discouragement, this message will shift your perspective from fear to confident hope.

Christmas Eve | The Family Tree Nobody Talks About | Matthew 1:1-17

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:31:24 -0500

Most of us skip over the genealogy at the beginning of Matthew's Gospel, but hidden in that list of names is one of the most scandalous and hope-filled messages in the Bible. Matthew intentionally includes women with messy, broken stories in Jesus' family tree, Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba, showing us that God doesn't work in spite of brokenness, He works through it. This Christmas Eve message reveals two life-changing truths: God works through broken people, and Jesus came to rewrite your story. If you've ever felt disqualified by your past or weighed down by your family's dysfunction, this genealogy proves you're exactly the kind of person Jesus came for. Your story isn't over, Jesus came to redeem it.

Advent Love | The Love That Came Down | 1 John 4:7-12

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:28:56 -0500

This Advent message explores the deeper meaning behind why Jesus came at Christmas. Drawing from 1 John 4, we examine three foundational truths about God's love: that love flows from knowing God himself, that true love was defined through Christ's sacrifice on the cross, and that God's love becomes visible to the world through how we love one another. This isn't sentimental holiday love, it's the costly, sacrificial love that sent God's Son into our broken world. As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, we're challenged to receive this love afresh and let it overflow into how we treat the people around us.

Hope has Arrived | Isaiah 9:2-7

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:19:54 -0500

In this first message of our Advent series, we explore Isaiah's prophecy about the coming Messiah and what it means for us today. Through Isaiah 9:2-7, we discover that light has broken into our darkness, a child has been given to change everything, and a kingdom has been established that will never end.

If you're walking through a difficult season or feeling the weight of uncertainty this December, this sermon offers a powerful reminder: hope isn't just wishful thinking, hope has a name, and His name is Jesus. He is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace, ready to meet you right where you are.

Godly Grief That Changes everything | 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:17:43 -0500

Ever wonder if that hard conversation you need to have will destroy the relationship? In this message from 2 Corinthians 7:2-16, we explore what happened when Paul sent a confrontational letter to the Corinthians, and how their response changed everything.

Discover the difference between worldly grief (just feeling bad about getting caught) and godly grief (genuine repentance that leads to real transformation). Learn why authentic relationships need honest confrontation, how godly grief produces life-changing repentance, and why real repentance restores what seemed broken.

Sometimes love means saying the hard thing. And sometimes receiving truth with humility is what sets us free.

The Longing That Leads Us Home | 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:53:17 -0500

We all feel it, that deep ache for something more. Our bodies break down, joy fades, and we lose people we love. But that longing isn't a problem to fix. It's actually pointing us somewhere. In this message from 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, we'll see how Paul shows us three truths about this longing: it points to something real God is preparing, it teaches us to walk by faith instead of sight, and it clarifies what deserves our attention right now. If you've ever felt restless or weary in this life, wondering if there's more than this, this message is for you. The longing you feel isn't random, it's God's way of calling you home.

When Trust is Broken | 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:31:08 -0500

In this message, Paul demonstrates three essential principles for handling broken trust: living with a clear conscience when integrity comes under fire, keeping your word in ways that reflect God's faithfulness, and making difficult decisions when love demands hard choices.

Comforted to Comfort | 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:28:57 -0500

Have you ever felt crushed by life's weight, wondering if you'll make it through? In this message from 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, we discover that God doesn't ask us to pretend everything is okay when it's not. We explore three life-changing truths: remembering who you are in Christ, understanding that God's comfort flows through us to others, and seeing how God uses our weakness to draw us closer to Him.

Let the Gospel Shape You | Romans 12:1-2

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:38:27 -0500

In this episode, Pastor Darren walks us through Romans 12:1–2 and reminds us that the gospel doesn’t just save us for eternity, it shapes the way we live today. With practical applications and relatable stories, this message challenges us to consider: Who is shaping us, the world, or the gospel?

Don't Leave This Behind | 1 Corinthians 16:5-24

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:15:51 -0500

In this sermon, Pastor Darren walks through the closing words of 1 Corinthians 16, reminding us of the essentials we can’t afford to leave behind. We see how Paul calls us to a faith that trusts boldly and adapts wisely, a love that builds and bonds the church together, and a commitment that honors and encourages those who serve. These closing remarks aren’t just farewell notes, they’re a survival kit for following Jesus and finishing strong.

Kingdom-Minded Generosity | 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:41:43 -0500

In the closing lines of his letter to the Corinthians, Paul gives practical instructions for taking up a collection for believers in need. But this is more than a fundraiser, it’s a picture of the gospel in action. In this message, our pastor unpacks how generosity is rooted in what Christ has done for us, practiced with intentionality, and aimed at kingdom impact.

Live Unburied | 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:39:46 -0500

In this message, we look at Paul’s promise that these breakable bodies won’t last forever, but that’s not bad news, it’s freedom. Because Jesus rose from the grave, death has lost its sting, and we can live today with courage, hope, and purpose that the grave can’t bury. Your body may be wearing out, but your calling is not. Stand strong, spend your life on what lasts forever, and live unburied.

Resurrection Hope: Living Boldly Because the Tomb is Empty

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 11:31:53 -0500

Welcome to today’s message. We’re diving into 1 Corinthians 15 where Paul reminds us that if the tomb is empty, everything changes. If Jesus didn’t rise, our faith is empty, but because He did, we have hope that holds, courage that stands, and a reason to live fully awake today.

This is the Gospel: Stand, Hold, Share

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:18:49 -0500

In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 15:1–11, we are reminded of the unchanging foundation of our faith: the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Together, we consider how to stand firm in this truth, hold fast to it when life challenges us, and faithfully share it so that others may discover the same hope and new life found in Him.