Cathedral
Welcome to the podcast of Cathedral, a church for the people of Los Angeles and Nashville. Our lead Pastors are Jake and Nicole Sweetman and we pray these episodes leave you encouraged, strengthened, and confident in God’s love and good plan for your life. To connect with us or find out more about Cathedral, visit www.cathedral-church.com/
Righteous People Tithe | Pastor Jake Sweetman
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Wise People Tithe | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this sermon, Pastor Jake teaches on the biblical wisdom of tithing from Proverbs 3:9–10: “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops…” Rather than asking, “Am I required to tithe?” this message reframes the question: “What is the wisest thing I can do with the money God has entrusted to me?”
Rooted in Proverbs 3:1–10, this sermon explores how honoring God with the first and best of our increase is an act of trust, worship, obedience, and discipleship. Tithing is not merely a financial practice—it is a spiritual formation practice that trains our hearts to depend...
Better Than Expected Pt. 2 (Revelation 21 + 22) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this sermon from Revelation 21–22, we see the Bible’s storyline of God’s presence—from Eden, to the tabernacle, to Solomon’s temple, to Christ, to the Spirit-filled church, and finally to the New Creation where “the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple” (Revelation 21:22).
Humanity was made to dwell with God, enjoy His presence, and extend His glory to the ends of the earth (Genesis 1:28; Genesis 2:10–15). Though sin exiled us from the garden (Genesis 3), God’s plan has always been to bring His people near again—not merely back to what was, but forward into somethi...
Better Than Expected Pt.1 (Revelation 21 + 22) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this sermon, “Better Than Expected,” we begin the final movement of Revelation by looking at Revelation 21:2, 9–18 and the breathtaking fulfillment of two major biblical themes: the bride and the city.
From Israel’s unfaithfulness at Sinai to the wedding of the Lamb, and from Cain’s city and Babel’s tower to the New Jerusalem, Scripture shows that God’s final plan is better than anything we could have expected. The bride of Christ is made ready not by her own resources, but by the cleansing love of Jesus. The city of God is not built by human pride...
End of Chaos (Revelation 20) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this message on Revelation 20, we explore the binding of Satan, the millennium, the final judgment, and the promise of a new creation where chaos is finally and forever removed. Revelation unveils the deeper spiritual reality behind the world we live in: Satan is defeated but still active, the church is empowered to overcome, and the way of the Lamb leads to life.
Key Scriptures:
Revelation 20:1-3 — Satan bound in the abyssRevelation 12:9 — the dragon, ancient serpent, devil, and Satan cast downRevelation 13 — the beastly powers that oppose the people of GodRevelation 16:17; 19:15; 20:9 — Armageddon ended by the word and power of...End of Chaos (Revelation 20) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this sermon on Revelation 20, we explore the binding of Satan, the millennium, the final judgment, and the hope of a new creation where chaos is finally and forever removed. Revelation unveils the spiritual reality behind our world: Satan deceives, accuses, and tempts, but Christ has triumphed through His death, resurrection, and ascension.
Revelation 20 shows that the devil is defeated but not yet destroyed, bound yet still active, limited by God while the church advances in worship and mission. In the present age between the first and second coming of Jesus, God’s people overcome by staying fa...
Joy of Your Salvation (Psalm 51) | Pastor Jeff Kane
In this sermon, we walk through Psalm 51 and David’s desperate prayer after his sin with Bathsheba, seeing the mercy of God, the seriousness of repentance, and the joy of salvation that only God can restore. From David’s cry, “Create in me a clean heart” (Psalm 51:10), we are invited to move beyond excuses and return to God with honesty, humility, and expectation.
This message explores how salvation is not only a past moment, but God’s ongoing work in us by the Holy Spirit—and the future hope that He will make all things new.
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everything hallelujah (Revelation 19) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this sermon on Revelation 19, we hear heaven’s “Hallelujah” over the fall of Babylon and the wedding supper of the Lamb. Revelation unveils the truth that God’s salvation and judgment are not opposed—His judgment against evil is part of His saving work for His people.
Revelation 19:1-21 shows Jesus as the Faithful and True rider on the white horse, judging with justice and conquering by the sword of His mouth. Babylon’s destruction is not only a future reality; it also confronts the “Babylon” within us—habits, idols, patterns, and false allegiances God intends to uproot.
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How To Shock God | Elijah Lamb
In this challenging and hope-filled message, we explore a startling line from Isaiah 59:16—“He was amazed that there was no one interceding”—and ask what it means for God to be “shocked” that no one is praying. Far from a guilt trip, this sermon is a passionate invitation to step into our priestly calling as intercessors (1 Peter 2:9; Revelation 1:5–6) and partner with God in His mission to our city.
Rooted in Isaiah 59 and 62, we look at:
The Problem of PrayerlessnessIsaiah’s diagnosis of Israel’s sin and silence (Isaiah 59:1–2, 12–16)The danger of practical deism—living as if God is dist...Thy Kingdom Come, My Will Be Done (The Quiet Creep of Pride) | Pastor Amara Ononiwu
In this powerful message on pride and humility, we explore how pride rarely storms the gates of our hearts—it quietly creeps in whenever our will begins to replace God’s rule in our lives. Drawing from both Scripture and personal testimony, this sermon calls us out of self-sufficiency and into honest dependence on Jesus.
Key Themes & Scriptures:
The spiritual danger of prideProverbs 16:18 – “Pride goes before destruction…”James 4:6 – “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”Proverbs 28:26 – “Those who trust in themselves are fools…”Pride as self-centeredness and self-ruleGenesis 3 – Adam and Eve seeking wisdom apart from GodGenesis 11 – T...The Weight of Honor | Pastor James Crocker
In this message, “The Weight of Honor,” we explore how Scripture defines honor in a culture that often distorts it. Honor isn’t celebrity culture, blind loyalty, or manipulation—it’s recognizing the God-given weight, glory, and dignity He’s placed on every person (Psalm 8:4–5; Genesis 1:26–27).
Tracing the biblical story, we see:
We were created with honor (Psalm 8:4–5; Genesis 1:26–28)Humanity distorted honor through sin (Genesis 3; Genesis 4:1–10; Genesis 9:20–27; Genesis 37)Jesus restores honor (John 13:3–15; Luke 7:36–50; Mark 10:42–45)The church practices honor (Romans 12:10; 1 Peter 2:17; Philippians 2:3–4)All honor becomes worship to Jesus (Revelation 4:9–11; Revelation 5:12–13)Key themes in this sermon:
Honor starts with seeing clearly<...Loveless in Babylon (Revelation 17 + 18) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
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Spirit Filled, Spirit Led (HSC) | Pastor Fillmore Bouldes
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Holy Work (HSC) | Pastor Sam Picken
In this message, discover how God calls every believer into “holy work” empowered by His Spirit—not just inside the church, but in creativity, business, parenting, and everyday vocation.
Drawing from Colossians, Ephesians, and the sweep of the biblical story, this sermon explores:
The sacred nature of workWork in Eden before the fall – Genesis 1:26–28; 2:15Co-laboring with God in His mission – 1 Corinthians 3:5–9Making disciples as the core “work” of every believer – Matthew 28:18–20; John 15:1–8Living in the fifth act of God’s storyCreation, Fall, Israel, Jesus, Church, New Creation – Genesis 1–3; Exodus 19–20; Jeremiah 31:31–34; John 1:14; Acts 1:8; Revelation 21...Heaven Sent (HSC) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this message, Pastor Jake unpacks Acts 19:1–10 to show how the early church multiplied through ordinary disciples clothed with extraordinary power. Beginning with Paul’s encounter with the “about twelve” in Ephesus, we see the clear biblical distinction between repentance, water baptism, and Spirit-empowerment for mission (Acts 18:24–28; Acts 19:1–7; Luke 3:16).
Drawing on Luke–Acts, Pastor Jake explains how Scripture contrasts John’s baptism of repentance with Jesus’ baptism in the Holy Spirit (Luke 3:15–17; Acts 1:4–8; Acts 2:1–4, 38–39). He highlights how Luke consistently describes the Spirit’s work as being “filled,” “receiving,” “poured out,” and “coming upon” (Acts 2:4; 4:8, 31; 8:14–17; 10:44–48; 19:6), emphasizing that this is an ongoing, available gift—not a one-time rel...
Equipping Everyone To Equip Everyone | Pastor Sam Picken
In this message, Pastor Sam Picken from C3 Assembly in Toronto unpacks a robust, biblical vision of discipleship and equipping in the local church, drawing primarily from Ephesians 4 and the “net‑mending” call on every believer.
Built around Ephesians 4:11–16, this sermon explores how Christ gives apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers “to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up… attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” Pastor Sam clarifies that:
Christians are born again in a moment (John 3:3–7; 2 Corinthians 5:17), fully righteous in Christ (Roman...Follow the Smoke (Revelation 15:1-8) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this sermon, Pastor Jake unpacks Revelation 15 and invites us to “follow the smoke” of God’s presence through the wilderness of this age. Drawing rich parallels between Revelation and the Exodus story, he shows how the same fire that judges evil (Revelation 15:1, 7–8; Exodus 9–12) becomes protection and sanctuary for those who stand in the “burned over place” of the cross (Isaiah 53:4–6; Galatians 2:20).
Key themes include:
New Exodus & the WildernessSee how Revelation presents the church as God’s people on a wilderness journey (Revelation 12:6, 14; 15:2–4), echoing Israel’s path from Egypt to the Promised Land (Exodus 14–17; De...
The Coming Crisis (Revelation 14:6–13) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this sermon, Pastor Jake unpacks Revelation 14:6–13 as a discipleship manual for life in a culture drunk on self-worship. Revelation, from the Greek apokalypsis—“unveiling” (Revelation 1:1)—is shown not merely as an end-times roadmap, but as God’s revelation of heavenly reality breaking into everyday life.
Walking through Revelation 13–14, this message contrasts the deceptive “unholy trinity” of dragon, sea beast, and land beast (Revelation 12–13) with the “eternal gospel” proclaimed by an angel in mid-heaven (Revelation 14:6–7; Matthew 24:14). You’ll see how modern idols of autonomy, comfort, and success mirror the seductions of Babylon—a symbol for every culture that builds its own kingdom in...
From Pilgrims to Pioneers | Elijah Lamb
In this sermon, we explore why the Trinity isn’t a theological side note but the very center of Christian faith, shaping how we understand God, creation, the cross, and life in the Spirit.
Beginning with God’s self-revelation as “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14) and the doctrine of divine aseity, we look at what it means that God is utterly self-sufficient—and why our cultural obsession with radical independence is a distortion of our created design (Genesis 1:26–27; Psalm 100:3).
From there, we unpack the profound claim that “God is love” (1 John 4:8, 16). If love necessarily involves a lover...
The High Ground of Heaven (Revelation 14:1-5) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this sermon from Revelation 14:1–5, we explore what it means for the church to hold the “high ground of heaven” with the Lamb atop Mount Zion. Against the backdrop of the dragon and his beasts in Revelation 12–13, this message unpacks how followers of Jesus live victoriously in a very real spiritual war.
Key themes and scriptures:
The Lamb on Mount Zion: Revelation 14:1; Psalm 2; Isaiah 2:1–4; Micah 4:1–3
Jesus as the slain yet standing Lamb: Revelation 5:5–6, 9–10; John 1:29
The 144,000 as the whole people of God: Revelation 7:1–9; Galatians 3:28–29; Ephesians 2:11–22
Marks of allegiance: Revelation 13:16–17; 14:1; Ezekiel 9:4; Deuteronomy 6:4–9
Spiritual warfare and standing firm...
The Second Beast (Revelation 13:11-18) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this sermon from Revelation 13:11–18, we explore the “second beast” and how Satan uses ideology, propaganda, and cultural pressure to lure people into idolatry. Building on the earlier vision of the first beast (Revelation 13:1–10), this message shows how the dragon (Revelation 12:9) forms an “unholy trinity” of dragon, sea beast, and land beast—a dark parody of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19; John 14:16–17).
We consider how the second beast looks “like a lamb” but speaks “like a dragon” (Revelation 13:11), echoing Jesus’ warning about “wolves in sheep’s clothing” (Matthew 7:15) and Satan’s pattern of masquerading as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:13...
The Beast (Revelation 13:1-10) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this sermon from Revelation 12:17–13:10, we explore how Satan, the dragon (Revelation 12:9), wages war against the church not only through obvious persecution, but through deceptive political powers, ideologies, and false promises of human flourishing.
Drawing from the Old Testament background of the sea and Leviathan (Isaiah 27:1; Psalm 74:13–14; Job 41) and Daniel’s vision of the beasts (Daniel 7:1–8, 17–27), we see how John’s “beast from the sea” (Revelation 13:1–4) is a composite symbol of every idolatrous empire that demands the loyalty, obedience, and worship that belong only to God (Exodus 20:3–5; Deuteronomy 6:13).
Key themes in this message:
The dragon’s rage agains...Rehearsing for Heaven | Elijah Lamb
This powerful exploration of communion and community challenges us to see the church not merely as a building or organization, but as a living rehearsal for eternity. Drawing from Matthew 22 where Jesus identifies loving God and loving our neighbor as the greatest commandments, we're invited to understand that these aren't separate callings but beautifully intertwined realities. The message unpacks how communion isn't just a backward glance at Christ's sacrifice, but a forward-looking rehearsal for the marriage supper of the Lamb described in Revelation 19. Every time we gather around the table, we're practicing for the eternal feast where Jesus will...
When Love Becomes Visable | Pastor Nicole Sweetman
Hospitality isn’t just good manners or a home‑cooked meal—it’s a core expression of the gospel.
In this message on biblical hospitality, we explore how God uses open doors, shared tables, and inconvenient love to make His love visible in a hurting world.
Rooted in 1 Peter 4:8–9, we see that “loving each other deeply” (agape) and “offering hospitality without grumbling” are not separate virtues, but two sides of the same calling. Hospitality becomes the concrete, sacrificial form of love that stretches us to our limits—mirroring Jesus’ own love on the cross (John 15:13...
The Bible, The Brain, Becoming Like Jesus | Pastor Jake Sweetman
Why do our first reactions so often look nothing like Jesus, even though we love Him and know His Word? In this sermon, we explore how Scripture and brain science together reveal God’s strategy for true transformation—from the inside out.
Drawing from passages like Psalm 27:8, Ezekiel 36:27, Leviticus 20:7–8, and 2 Corinthians 4:6, we see that Christlike character is not primarily built by sheer willpower or more information, but through God’s joyful, relational presence—His “face” turned toward us (Num. 6:24–26; Ps. 16:11).
Key themes covered in this message:
Why your “automatic” reactions reveal your real character (Luke 6:43–45; Matt...Between Two Worlds | Elijah Lamb
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The King You Wanted (Just Not How You Expected) | Pastor James Crocker
On this Palm Sunday message, we walk through Matthew 21:1–11 and ask a piercing question: Do we want Jesus as King, or do we just want control with a little bit of Jesus on the side?
Tracing Jesus’ intentional journey from Galilee to Jerusalem (cf. Matthew 16:21; Luke 9:51), we see how His entry on a donkey fulfills Zechariah 9:9 and reveals Him as the promised, righteous, victorious, yet lowly King. Instead of arriving on a war horse like the kings of this world, He chooses a humble donkey, redefining what authority, leadership, and lordship truly mean (Philippians 2:5–11; Mark 10:42–45).
This ser...
The One Thing That Changes Everything (Revelation 11: 1-13) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this message, we walk through Revelation 11 and discover “the one thing that changes everything” in the Christian life: self-giving, sacrificial love that shapes us into Christlikeness and propels us into mission.
Drawing from Revelation 11:1–13, we explore the church symbolized as the temple, the altar, its worshipers, and the two witnesses—prophetic images of God’s people living between the first and second coming of Jesus (Revelation 11:2–3; cf. Revelation 12:6, 14; Daniel 7:25).
Key themes in this sermon:
Sanctification: From Clean to HolyWhat it means to be holy: not just morally upright, but fully devoted to G...Prophets not Hermits (Revelation 10) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this sermon, we continue our series through the book of Revelation, “The Wonderful World of the Apocalypse,” by slowing down in Revelation 10 to see what it means for the church to live as a prophetic people in a chaotic world.
Drawing from Revelation 10:1–11, we explore:
The meaning of “apokalupsis” (Revelation 1:1) as an unveiling of spiritual realityThe mighty angel with pillars of fire and echoes of God’s presence in Exodus 13:21–22 and Exodus 14:19–24The opened scroll first seen in Revelation 5:1–7, now handed to John as a picture of the church’s participation in God’s redemptive planHow the judgments...The Winner's Worldview | Elijah Lamb
In this sermon, we explore what it means to see the world “right side up” through the lens of the gospel, drawing deeply from Romans 8 and the wider sweep of Scripture.
Using Dallas Willard’s upside‑down fighter jet, J.I. Packer’s imagery of inverted living, and Jesus’ own shocking values in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12), we confront the reality that sin has distorted our vision so completely that what feels “normal” is actually life lived on our heads (Ephesians 2:1–3).
Centering on Romans 8:1–39, this message unpacks:
No Condemnation in ChristRomans 8:1–4; Romans 3:21–26; 2 Corint...
The Apocalypse | Dr. Chris Palmer
In this message from the book of Revelation, Dr. Chris Palmer reveals how God is “closing the loops” of history—and of your life. Through four powerful images—the Faithful and True, the Prison, the Smoke, and the Street—he shows that God sees every detail, remembers every prayer, and will vindicate every act of faithfulness, even when suffering feels unnoticed and prayers seem unanswered.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Does God really see me? Do my prayers matter? Is this suffering worth it?” this sermon invites you to rediscover Revelation as a book of hope, justice, and ultimate glo...
The Hope of the Nations (Revelation 8:6-9:21) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In Revelation 8–9 we see trumpet blasts, plagues, demonic locusts, and global shaking—and yet Scripture ends that section with a chilling line: “The rest of mankind… still did not repent” (Revelation 9:20–21). If righteous judgment doesn’t lead the world to repentance, what will?
This sermon, “The Hope of the Nations,” walks through Revelation 8–9 (and connects into Revelation 10–11) to show:
- God is acting in judgment throughout this present age (Revelation 8:6–13; 9:1–6, 13–19)
- God is *restraining* His judgment in mercy, symbolized by the repeated “third” (Revelation 8:7–12; 9:15, 18), giving space and time for repentance (2 Peter 3:9; Romans 2:4)
- Humanity tragically refuses to repen...
30 Minutes To Change The World (Revelation 8:1-5) - Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this powerful message, “30 Minutes to Change the World,” we continue our series The Wonderful World of the Apocalypse by diving into Revelation 8:1–5 and exploring how God weaves the prayers of His people into His cosmic redemptive plan.
Drawing on the Old Testament background behind Revelation’s imagery—especially the “day of the Lord” and the call for all flesh to be silent before God (Habakkuk 2:20; Zephaniah 1:7; Zechariah 2:13)—we look at what it means that “there was silence in heaven for about half an hour” (Revelation 8:1). We consider how this “half hour” functions like the broken “three and a half...
Come Out Of Hiding (Revelation 6 + 7) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this message, Pastor Jake continues our series through the book of Revelation, unpacking Revelation 6:12–17 and Revelation 7 to answer a crucial question raised at the end of chapter 6:
“For the great day of their wrath has come, and who can withstand it?” (Revelation 6:17)
Revelation 7 serves as a powerful interlude between the sixth and seventh seals, revealing:
The 144,000 servants of God, sealed on their foreheads (Revelation 7:1–8)A great multitude that no one could count, from “every nation, tribe, people and language” standing bef...The Unsealing Of The Book (Revelation 6) | Dr. David Campbell
In this rich message on Revelation 4–6, Dr. David Campbell helps listeners recover the true pastoral and hopeful heart of the book of Revelation. Drawing deeply from the Old Testament, he shows how John’s vision of the heavenly throne room (Revelation 4–5) fulfills and unifies earlier prophetic visions from Isaiah 6, Ezekiel 1–3, and Daniel 7, 9, and 12.
Key themes in this sermon include:
- The heavenly scroll in God’s hand (Revelation 5:1) as the unsealed fulfillment of Ezekiel’s scroll of judgment (Ezekiel 2:9–10) and Daniel’s sealed book (Daniel 12:4, 9), now opened because “the time is near” (Revelation 1:1–3).
- Jesus as the “Lion of t...
As Above So Below Pt. 2 (Revelation 4 + 5) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this insightful message, we journey through the powerful themes of Revelation chapters 4 and 5. This sermon invites you to embrace the divine invitation extended to John the Apostle, as he witnesses an open door in heaven (Revelation 4:1) and hears Jesus' call to "Come up here."
Explore how these chapters reveal the cosmic movements of the Holy Spirit and the expansion of worship from heaven to earth. Uncover how the gospel of Jesus Christ bridges the gap between heaven’s beauty and earthly chaos, as highlighted in Revelation 5:6. We’ll draw comparisons with the Old Testament, including Ezekiel 36:26-27...
As Above So Below Pt. 1 (Revelation 4 + 5) | Pastor Jake Sweetman
In this powerful sermon, Pastor Jake takes us on an enlightening journey through Revelation chapters 4 and 5 as part of the series, "The Wonderful World of the Apocalypse." Delve deep into the rich imagery and profound teachings that reveal God's sovereign rule and the enduring triumph of His love and mercy.
Through this message, Pastor Jake unpacks the invitation to "come up here" and challenges us to anchor our lives in the eternal truth of God's throne. Discover how to align your earthly experiences with heavenly realities, and embrace the invitation to be part of God's mission to...
The Eucharist | Pastor Dylan Ciamacco
In this sermon, we delve into the profound mystery of communion, also known as the Eucharist, and its transformative power as a sacred encounter with the living God. This message sheds light on how communion serves as more than just a ritual, inviting believers into a transcendent experience of divine love, beauty, and purpose.
Through insightful reflections on scripture, including passages from Luke 22 and Exodus, and drawing on the wisdom of C.S. Lewis and other theologians, we explore the deep connections between communion and the Passover, and the fulfillment of the sacrificial system through Jesus Christ.<...
Dream Big | Elijah Lamb
In this powerful sermon, we explore the concept of dreaming big through a fresh lens—looking beyond worldly views of success to embrace a definition grounded in servitude, humility, and love. Join us as we delve into how Jesus' life and teachings offer a revolutionary perspective on greatness and encourage us to align our dreams with God's vision.
Discover how to resist cultural pressures and the common pursuit of self-exaltation, in favor of adopting a mindset that values community, connection, and self-giving. Learn how your ambitions, when anchored in Christ, can lead to a life full of me...
The King Of The Cosmos | Caleb Schmitt
Welcome to our latest sermon, where we embark on a journey to explore the supremacy of God and the profound mystery of the incarnation of Jesus Christ. In this message, we dive deep into the Scriptures from Colossians 1 and John 1, unraveling the significance of Christ's birth and His role as the King of the Cosmos.
Through captivating imagery and powerful biblical insights, we uncover how the vastness of God's creation and the depth of His love offer us redemption and a pathway to being united with Him. Discover the transformative power of faith as we reflect on...
