Kaleo Church Podcast

 Much of the joy of Christmas is the experience of waiting being done. In an incredible text, packed with the anticipation of God's salvation coming to console his people, Simeon finally lays eyes on the God-man, Jesus Christ. Listen and hear how the gospel gives us faith to wait for the joy we will one day see face-to-face.

In a world filled with confusion about who God is and what He is like, this episode invites us to look where God Himself tells us to look—at Jesus. Drawing from John 12 and the Christmas story, we see that clarity about God is not lacking; God has revealed Himself fully in His Son. Jesus is the light who came down, not to judge the world, but to save it—descending from the highest glory to the lowest place so that sinners could come to Him just as they are. This message exposes our tendency to climb ladders of performance and self-righteousness and calls us instead to let go and behold the gloryof God’s grace revealed in Christ. If you long to truly know God and find what is finally enough, this episode will lead you to the beauty, humility, and saving love of Jesus.

Everyone is chasing the “good life,” but Jesus tells us where it is truly found. In this sermon on John 10:10, we explore our deep longing for abundance—and the hired hands we mistakenly follow in hopes they’ll give it to us. Whether it’s success, money, relationships, or the fear and shame that keep us hiding, none of these can protect us from the wolf or satisfy the desires God placed in our hearts. Only the Good Shepherd can. Jesus knows us fully, loves us completely, and laid down His life to free us from shame and give us a joy thatdeath itself cannot take. This message invites you to stop chasing counterfeit sources of life and to rest in the unfailing, abundant love of the Shepherd who will never let you go.

John 6:37–40 proclaims that Jesus came down from heaven on a divine rescuemission—not merely to give an example or offer the possibility of salvation, but to actually savesinners with certainty and secure their eternal life. We all long for comfort but will we find it inhuman effort or in Christ’s sovereign grace? True assurance cannot be found in our own attemptsto reform but only in Jesus’ promise that he will never lose those the Father has given him and willraise them up on the last day. Therefore, the heart of Christmas is the comfort Christ brings toundeserving sinners, offering full confidence of salvation to all who trust in him.

In this message, we explore Paul’s final words in 2 Corinthians and his surprising list of commands—which begin with “Rejoice.” Far from burdening us, God’s commands reflect His loving heart and His desire for our joy, peace, and restored relationships. Paul shows that the strength to obey does not come from within us but from the God who gives what He commands. Anchored in the grace of Jesus, the love of the Father, and the fellowship of the Spirit, we discover that Christian joy can survive sorrow, Christian love can mend brokenness, and Christian community is a gift purchased by Christ Himself. This sermoninvites you to rediscover the beauty of the Trinity and the transforming power of God’spresence in everyday life.

In a culture that constantly tells us to fight for ourselves, protect our image, and chase the things that prove we matter, Paul offers a radically different path—one that leads not to sadness, but to joy. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 13:6-10, this sermon explores the burdens of self-centeredness and the misery of envy, while revealing the surprising happiness found in humility and other-centered love. Paul’s joy didn’t come from being strong or admired—it came from seeing others flourish. And that kind of freedom is only possible when the limitless love of Christ controls us.

We often hear Paul’s call to “examine yourselves” as an invitation to be harder on ourselves— to dig deeper into our failures and shortcomings. But what if that’s not what he meant at all? In this powerful sermon from 2 Corinthians 13:5–10, Pastor Tim reminds us that self- examination isn’t about seeing how sinful we are, but about seeing who is in us — Jesus Christ. When we learn to look inward and find Christ instead of condemnation, shame loses its power, and the gospel takes its rightful place at the center of our hearts. Come be reminded that in Christ, your sin no longer defines you — your Savior does.

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Have you ever tried to help someone only to be accused oftrying to take advantage of them? Despite all that Paul had done forthe Corinthians, they continued to demonstrate their distrust byfalsely accusing him of things. Nevertheless, Paul responded to them by spending and being spent for their souls. In this message, we will consider what it looks like to gladly invest in the eternal souls of others and how we are able to continue to love even those who have turned against us.

It is very natural to try to mask our insecurities with accomplishments. What happens when our reputation is challenged? Is being in Christ enough? Listen and hear how the gospel frees us to find all of our worth in the person and work of Christ.

Have you ever found that your love for someone ended up bringing suffering into your life? In this passage Paul reveals that the greatest suffering in his life flowed from his love for others. And yet instead of trying to hide his heartbreak or pull back in order to avoid letting it happen again we find that Paul actually boast about the pain that love had brought into his life? What did Paul understand about love and about suffering that allowed him to keep his heart open despite the pain that he knew it would inevitably cause? 

Whose approval are you really looking for? Yourself? Others? A voice from the past? We are often tempted to compare ourselves with others in an effort to find something in ourselves worthy of commendation. Yet, when we do so we stray from our gospel hope in Jesus Christ. There is only one place where commendation is certain, and the approving face of a loving Father is sure to shine. We find the commendation of our Lord by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. In Christ, you have all the approval and commendation you’ll ever need so you are free to live a hidden life of love and humble service toward others without comparison.