Advent begins not with decorations or nostalgia, but with a call: “Keep awake.” Jesus’ words in Matthew 24 remind us that the coming of the Son of Man won’t be something we can calculate, decode, or predict—yet it is something we can prepare for through the shaping of our attention.We live in a world thick with distraction: devices in our hands, arguments in the air, curated lives on our screens, and an ever-growing temptation to withdraw, doomscroll, or escape. But Advent invites us to live differently—to cultivate an alert, uncluttered heart that looks for the subtle tremors of God’s Kingdom breaking in.Drawing on Simone Weil’s insight that “absolute unmixed attention is prayer,” this sermon calls us to awaken, to look up, and to see the people around us as moments of grace. In this in-between time—between Christ’s first coming and His promised return—we prepare not by knowing the day or the hour, but by tending to the horizon with love, presence, and holy attentiveness.#AdventAwakening #StayAwake #AttentionAndPrayer #Advent2025 #RootedAndRenewed #PeachtreeChristianChurch #FaithInAtlanta #Matthew24 #ComingKingdom #BePresent #LookForTheLight #MidtownAtlanta

On Christ the King Sunday, we meet a King unlike any other. His throne is a cross. His crown is shame. His power is self-giving love. And from this place of agony, Jesus offers a pardon that does more than excuse — it transforms.Two thieves hang beside Him, sharing the same pain and the same vantage point, yet seeing Him in utterly different ways. One mocks. One believes. And the believer asks for nothing more than a memory. But Jesus offers him presence: “Today you will be with me in paradise.”In a world tempted by nostalgia, performance, and worldly ideas of power, this sermon invites us into the imagination of God’s Kingdom — a kingdom where humility saves, where pardons heal, and where even the smallest, most overlooked people (like Tolkien’s hobbits) carry world-changing grace.Come behold the King who reigns in weakness, gives away His power, and transforms all who draw near.#ChristTheKingSunday #KingdomOfGod #JesusOurKing #GospelImagination #PardonThatTransforms #PeachtreeChristianChurch #RootedAndRenewed #FaithInAtlanta #MidtownAtlanta #FollowingJesus #CrossAndCrown #UpsideDownKingdom

What do you do when the world feels like it’s shaking?When the symbols you trusted fall?When fear, chaos, and uncertainty seem to rule the day?In this sermon from Luke 21:5–19, Pastor Jarrod confronts one of Jesus’ most disturbing teachings — His prophecy that even the Temple, the sacred center of Israel’s worship and identity, will fall stone from stone.Drawing on history, Scripture, Winston Churchill’s defiant hope during the Blitz, and the astonishing destruction of the Second Temple in AD 70, this message explores:Why Jesus warns that our symbols will fail usWhat it means that the “Holy” has migrated — from the Temple to Christ to the ChurchWhy fear is the currency of politicians, media, and false messiahsHow Christians can remain discerning in times of cultural panicWhy discipleship requires endurance, not escapeHow spiritual disciplines prepare us for chaos before it arrivesWhy faith can outlast even the collapse of sacred placesPastor Jarrod weaves in personal story, spiritual direction, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and a profound reminder:The world may be troubled, but God is still God — and endurance is the shape of Christian hope.Whether you feel anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted by the news, or shaken by life’s instability, this sermon offers clarity, courage, and a vision of resilient, kingdom-shaped faith.#PeachtreeChristianChurch #PCCAtlanta #Sermon #Luke21 #Endurance #KingdomOfGod #FaithInUncertainTimes #ChristianLiving #DontBeAfraid #ResilientFaith #AtlantaChurch #TraditionedInnovation #Discipleship #SpiritualEndurance

What if most Christian misunderstandings come down to one problem: a failure of imagination?In this sermon, Pastor Jarrod explores Jesus’ unsettling exchange with the Sadducees in Luke 20, a moment where Jesus expands — even explodes — their understanding of resurrection, marriage, and what it means to belong to the Kingdom of God.This message presses deeply into questions many Christians quietly carry:Why does Jesus say there is no marriage in the resurrection?What does the “Kingdom of God” actually mean?How do our marriages, our families, and our relationships fit into God’s larger purposes?What continues into the next life — and what doesn’t?What does it look like to become “children of the resurrection”?With personal stories, cultural critique, and a cinematic illustration drawn from the film All Saints, Pastor Jarrod invites the congregation to reimagine:Marriage as mission.Singleness as vocation.Child-rearing as discipleship.Conflict as preparation for kingdom reconciliation.Communion as a foretaste of the world to come.This sermon calls us out of complacency and into the bold, expansive imagination of God — an imagination where justice is restored, love reaches maturity, and every relationship is healed in the light of resurrection.

In Luke 19, Jesus appears to be simply “passing through” Jericho — but He never merely passes by anyone.This sermon explores the encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus through the lens of All Saints / All Souls, the weight of memory, grief, belonging, and the God who receives the whole of our lives — joy and sorrow, belief and doubt, longing and loss.Pastor Jarrod shares a vivid personal story from his early ministry about a young woman and her absent father, revealing how “passing through” can wound — and how Christ, by contrast, plants roots wherever He goes.Key themes in the message include:Why Jesus stops for ZacchaeusWhat it means to be seen on the marginsThe risk and power of table fellowship in the ancient worldHow the kingdom of God is always repairing, healing, and plantingWhy the church must notice people beyond its comfortable crowdHow we are called not to pass through life, but to attend, invite, and welcomeWhether you identify with the crowd, the seeker in the tree, or the one who feels unseen, this message invites you to rediscover the God who notices — and the church’s call to do the same.#PeachtreeChristianChurch #PCCAtlanta #Sermon #Luke19 #Zacchaeus #JesusSeesYou #ChristianLiving #SeekingTheLost #KingdomOfGod #AllSaints #AllSouls #ChristianWorship #AtlantaChurch #TraditionedInnovation #HospitalityOfChrist

This sermon explores Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9–14) and the surprising power of attention to shape the spiritual life.Jesus uses humor — even sarcasm — to reveal how comparison and self-righteousness quietly deform the soul. But the message isn’t just in the parable; it’s also written into the very architecture of our sanctuary.Pastor Jarrod sits down with architect and elder Joe Gardner to uncover how Peachtree Christian Church’s design — its Gothic light, vertical lines, carved symbols, sacred pathway, and the beloved stained-glass windows — was intentionally crafted to form worshipers in humility, remembrance, and awe.#PeachtreeChristianChurch #PCCAtlanta #Sermon #Luke18 #PhariseeAndTaxCollector #Humility #ChristianWorship #SanctuaryDesign #GothicArchitecture #FaithAndAttention #ChristianReflection #ChurchHistory #ChristianLiving #AtlantaChurch #TraditionedInnovation

As Peachtree continues its centennial celebration, former associate minister Rev. Dr. Brad Miller returns to the pulpit with a heartfelt reminder drawn from Philippians 4: 1-7: in a divided world, the church must never lose sight of why it exists — to glorify God and share the good news of Jesus Christ. Through stories of encouragement, humility, and joy from his early ministry at Peachtree, Dr. Miller calls us to unity, prayer, and gratitude that transcends differences.#PeachtreeChristianChurch #PCC100 #RememberTheWhy #Philippians4 #GuestPreacher #BradMiller #DisciplesOfChrist #AtlantaChurch #WorshipTogether #FaithAndUnity #GlorifyGod #SpreadTheGoodNews

As Jesus heals ten lepers, only one—a Samaritan outsider—returns to give thanks. In this powerful reflection on gratitude and belonging, Dr. Longbons reminds us that faith doesn’t begin with fitting in or doing all the right things. It begins on our knees, in praise. Before we seek inclusion, recognition, or even healing, we are invited to see ourselves as Christ sees us—beloved, restored, and called to begin again in gratitude.

#PeachtreeChristian #FaithAndGratitude #BeginWithPraise #Luke17 #GratefulFaith #HeartOfTheCity #TraditionedInnovation #DeepRootsNewLife #Peachtree100

On Peachtree’s Heritage Sunday, guest preacher Rev. Danny Gulden reminds us that faith doesn’t need to be big to be powerful. In Luke 17, the disciples ask Jesus to increase their faith—but Jesus tells them even faith the size of a mustard seed can move trees. God can do a lot with a little, turning small acts of generosity, courage, and curiosity into something far greater than we could ever imagine.

#PeachtreeChristian #HeritageSunday #FaithLikeAMustardSeed #GodCanDoALotWithALittle #DeepRootsNewLife #Luke17 #IncreaseOurFaith #CuriousFaith #TraditionedInnovation

In this powerful reflection on Luke 16:19–31, we’re invited to confront the ways distraction and self-focus can dull our spiritual senses. With humor, honesty, and deep pastoral insight, this message challenges us to cultivate awareness—to see God’s grace at work in the world and to live intentionally in response. What if the greatest danger isn’t malice—but inattention?#Peachtree100 #TheCostOfInattention #Luke16 #RichManAndLazarus #ChristianLiving #PayAttention #GraceAwareness #SpiritualWakeUp #GospelReflection #TraditionedInnovation

What do we do with a parable where no one is clearly innocent, and even Jesus seems to praise a con artist? In this candid, humorous, and thought-provoking sermon, elder and attorney Beau Howard steps into the pulpit to unpack the baffling story of the “shrewd manager” in Luke 16. With lawyerly insight and heartfelt reflection, Bo leads us through a courtroom of questions—What is dishonest wealth? Who really owns what we possess? And how might God be asking us to use even compromised blessings for kingdom good? A challenging and inspiring message for stewards, skeptics, and saints alike.#PeachtreeChristianChurch #StewardshipSermon #DishonestWealth #Luke16 #BoHowardPreaches #HardParables #HolyStewardship #TraditionedInnovation #ParableOfTheShrewdManager #Peachtree100 #LayPreacherSunday #EverythingBelongsToGod

What if heaven is less like a courtroom and more like a party—and you’re the guest of honor? Guest preacher Rev. Dr. Jason Byassee delivers a brilliant, joyful, and deeply challenging message from Luke 15, where Jesus tells of a shepherd, a woman, and a God who won’t stop searching for the lost. Through wit, warmth, and prophetic wisdom, Dr. Byassee invites us to reimagine the church as a community of celebration, connection, and hope—where “even failure is something God can work with,” and where everyone is invited to the feast.#PeachtreeChristianChurch #JasonByassee #LostAndFound #Luke15 #ComeToTheFeast #HeavenRejoices #ChurchAsCelebration #TheGospelIsAGoodParty #JesusSeeksTheLost #TraditionedInnovation #Peachtree100

In this centennial guest sermon, Rev. Dr. Barry McCarty returns to Peachtree’s pulpit with a stirring message from Luke 14—the parable of the Great Banquet. With warmth, clarity, and storytelling power, Dr. McCarty reminds us that the Christian life is not a prison of rules but a feast of grace. Everyone is invited, but we must choose to come. With reflections on God’s radical hospitality and stories of redemption that move the soul, this message offers an eternal invitation: The man on the middle cross said you could come.#PeachtreeChristianChurch #Peachtree100 #WelcomeToTheFeast #BarryMcCarty #Luke14 #GreatBanquet #EveryoneIsInvited #GraceNotRules #KingdomOfGod #EternalInvitation #ComeToTheTable #TraditionedInnovation #ChurchInAtlanta

What if the way we give could reveal the very heart of God? In this powerful conclusion to the Eternal Perspective series, Rev. Dr. Jarrod Longbons reflects on Jesus’ teaching from Luke 14—where the banquet table becomes a lesson in humility, hospitality, and holy generosity. From etiquette to eternal truth, this message challenges us to give not for recognition, reward, or reciprocity—but to give ourselves, just as God gave us Christ. The Giver goes with the gift.#PeachtreeChristianChurch #TheGiverGoesWithTheGift #EternalPerspective #Luke14 #JesusTeaches #GiftOfGrace #GospelHospitality #ChristianGenerosity #FaithAndHumility #KingdomEthics #TraditionedInnovation #Peachtree100

What does it mean to keep the Sabbath holy? In this deeply moving message from Luke 13, Rev. Dr. Jarrod Longbons explores the story of a bent and burdened woman healed by Jesus—and the outrage it sparked. But what if healing is the very heart of Sabbath? With personal stories, rich theology, and the reminder that salvation means creation is healed, this sermon invites us to trade shame for joy and to dance freely with the One who makes us whole.#PeachtreeChristianChurch #LordOfTheDance #HealingOnTheSabbath #Luke13 #SpiritualWholeness #SabbathRest #JesusHeals #BurdenLifted #DanceWithJesus #DivineDelight #ChurchInAtlanta #TraditionedInnovation #Peachtree100

What does it mean to flourish in the midst of adversity? As Peachtree Christian Church celebrates its 100th anniversary, guest preacher Rev. Dr. Denise Bell reminds us that God has called us not to live as victims, survivors, or even mere victors—but as flourishers.

Drawing on Psalm 52:8–9, she shows that true flourishing is rooted in God’s unfailing love, expressed through praise, grounded in hope, and shared in community. Flourishing is not about what we accumulate, but about who we become in Christ and how we bless others.

🙏 Join us for this centennial message in the Eternal Perspective series as we are called to trust, praise, hope, and give—living as people made to flourish.

#EternalPerspective #MadeToFlourish #Psalm52 #FaithInGod #CentennialCelebration #PeachtreeChristianChurch #SundaySermon

Fear grips our world—fear of scarcity, fear for our children, fear of failure, even fear used by politics, media, and religion. Yet in Luke 12:32–40, Jesus speaks directly to our anxious hearts: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”In this sermon, Pastor Jarrod Longbons reminds us that the glory of God is a human being fully alive. Drawing on Scripture, church history, and personal testimony, he explores how fear paralyzes us, how it distracts us with possessions and performance, and how the eternal perspective frees us to live watchfully, faithfully, and abundantly in God’s presence.🙏 Join us for the second message in the Eternal Perspective series as we learn to let go of fear and awaken to a life filled with God’s peace, purpose, and Spirit.#EternalPerspective #Luke12 #DoNotBeAfraid #FaithOverFear #RichTowardGod #LifeInChrist #PeachtreeChristianChurch #SundaySermon

What do you really want in life? In Luke 12, Jesus warns us that life is not measured by the abundance of possessions but by being “rich toward God.” In this sermon, Pastor Jarrod Longbons explores how clinging to wealth, status, or even tradition leaves us empty—while giving ourselves away in love gives us true purpose.

From the parable of the rich fool to the legend of bluesman Robert Johnson at the crossroads, we’re reminded that our deepest desires can only be fulfilled in Christ. Discover how adopting an eternal perspective can transform your priorities and lead you to a life that truly flourishes.

Join us as we begin the series Eternal Perspective—soul work that calls us beyond accumulation into lives of generosity, service, and meaning.

#EternalPerspective #Luke12 #PurposeInChrist #RichTowardGod #FaithAndFlourishing #JesusTeaches #PeachtreeChristianChurch #SundaySermon

In a world filled with skepticism, suspicion, and competing voices, the Apostle Paul’s warning to the Colossians still rings true: “See to it that no one takes you captive.” We often wrestle with doubts about our own worth, question the motives of others, and face philosophies that promise more than they deliver. Yet Paul reminds us of two timeless truths: Jesus is the door—and Jesus is enough. Join us as we explore how Christ frees us from deceptive ideas, quiets our harshest inner critic, and invites us all to his table of grace.

#JesusIsEnough #TakeEveryThoughtCaptive #RootedInChrist #FaithNotFear #Colossians2 #ChristTheDoor #YouAreEnoughInChrist

In a culture full of mixed messages and spiritual shortcuts, Paul’s letter to the Colossians reminds us where true hope is found. Christ is not just part of our faith—He is the foundation, the image of the invisible God, the one who holds all things together. This sermon invites us to resist the temptation to blend in and instead anchor our lives fully in Christ’s supremacy, sufficiency, and love. Wherever you are on your journey, you are seen, known, and loved by the one who created it all.#YouAreHere #ChristIsEnough #Colossians #SpiritualJourney #FirmFoundation #GospelNotAddOn #FaithNotFusion #PeachtreeChristianChurch #RootedInChrist #HopeOfGlory