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Kaleo Church
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Listen to sermons from Kaleo Church in El Cajon, CA. Kaleo Church exists to be a Christ-treasuring family, formed by the gospel, and sent on mission to the world by the power of the Holy Spirit for the glory of God. Learn more at www.kaleochurch.com
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Ex 17:8-16
4d ago00:44:00Tap to summarizeEx 17:8-16
Transcribe →Is the Lord among us or not?
2w ago00:55:45Tap to summarizeWhen life feels overwhelming and suffering seems arbitrary, it becomes easy to question God’s heart toward us. In Exodus 17:1–7, Israel stands in the wilderness thirsty, afraid, and accusing God: “Is the LORD among us or not?” Their struggle is one we know well. If God is sovereign, is he really still good in the midst of our suffering? Yet instead of abandoning his grumbling people, God responds with astonishing mercy. This wilderness story points us to Jesus Christ, the true Rock who was struck for sinners so that living water might flow to all who trust in him. Whether you are walking through suffering, disappointment, confusion, or spiritual dryness, this passage invites you to stop interpreting God through your circumstances and look to the cross, the true measure of God's love to sinners.
Transcribe →We Need Him, and He Is Here
3w ago00:50:29Tap to summarizeAfter Israel's dramatic rescue from Egypt, they quickly discover that freedom does not mean independence. Through bitter water, daily manna, and repeated moments of need, God teaches His people a lesson they would spend the rest of their lives learning: we need Him, and He is here. This sermon explores why our desire for control leaves us frustrated, why God often uses seasons of weakness to draw us near, and how the manna ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, the true Bread of Life. If you have ever felt overwhelmed, out of control, oruncertain about the future, this passage offers hope. The God who knows your need has already provided what you need most in Christ.
Transcribe →Sing Until You See
4w ago00:47:19Tap to summarizeWhat do you do after God rescues you? In Exodus 15, Israel stands on the far shore of the Red Sea and breaks into song. Having witnessed God's power, love, and salvation, they respond with worship. Yet this song is about far more than a past victory. It teaches us that the God who has redeemed His people will continue to lead them. This message explores the relationship between worship, remembrance, and faith, showing how singing God's mighty acts lifts our eyes off ourselves and onto His majesty. Ultimately, the Song of Moses points us to Jesus Christ—the greater Redeemer who saves us through His death and resurrection and now lives to guide us safely home. Join us as we learn why God's people sing, why we gather to worship, and why we must keep singing until we see.
Transcribe →When God Leads You Into Your Greatest Fear
May 3000:48:47Tap to summarizeWhy would God lead His people into what looks like a dead end? In Exodus 14, Israel finds itself trapped between Pharaoh’s army and the Red Sea. What appears to be a disastrous mistake is actually the stage on which God will display His power and faithfulness. This message explores how fear and hopelessness can cause us to turn against the very people trying to help us, but also reveals the patience of a God who does not abandon His people in their weakness. As God parts the sea, defeats Israel’s enemies, and brings His people safely through the waters of judgment, we see a preview of the greater salvation found in Jesus Christ. Through His death and resurrection, Christ stands between us and the judgment we deserve, leading us safely through our greatest enemy—death itself. This sermon invites us to trust God when the road seems blocked, remember our union with Christ, and find freedom from fear in the God who fights for His people.
Transcribe →When Life Doesn’t Seem to Make Sense.
May 2300:45:22Tap to summarizeWhat do you do when God closes the door on a path that seemed good, right, and full of promise? In Exodus 13, God intentionally leads Israel away from the obvious path and into the wilderness. This message explores the painful reality that God’s ways often do not make sense to us in the moment. Through stories of disappointment, unanswered questions, and unexpected detours, we are reminded that God sees what we cannot see and knows what we do not know. Most importantly, this sermon points us to the deeper truth that what ultimately makes a path good is not that it is easy or understandable, but that God Himself walks it with us. From the wilderness of Exodus to the humility of Jesus washing His disciples’ feet, we see a Savior who calls us to trust Him even when we cannot yet understand where the path leads. His presence is enough, and in Him we find a safer guide than even the clearest road.
Transcribe →The God Who Makes Foreigners Family
May 1600:48:38Tap to summarizeIn Exodus 12–13, as Israel leaves Egypt, a surprising detail appears: a mixed multitude goes with them. Some want nothing to do with God, others want His blessings without His people, and still others are drawn to the community without truly surrendering to Him. But in the midst of it all, God reveals a stunning truth—there is a way for outsiders to come near. This message explores the different ways people respond to encountering God and shows how the Passover ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, the true Passover Lamb who was cut off so that foreigners, outsiders, and sinners could be welcomed into the family of God. More than a sermon about church attendance or community, this is a message about union with Christ, the beauty of the church, and the breathtaking grace of a Savior who makes strangers into sons and daughters.
Transcribe →The God who Keeps Watch
May 900:38:20Tap to summarizeExodus 12 is a very sobering passage. On the night of the Passover, cries rang out across Egypt as death entered every home—except the homes covered by the blood of the lamb. This message explores the seriousness of sin, the horror of judgment, and the breathtaking mercy of a God who stood watch over His people to protect them from the destroyer. More than a story about rescue from slavery, the Passover points us to the greater rescue found in Jesus Christ, the true Passover Lamb, who shed His blood so that judgment might pass over us. This sermon invites us to see both the devastating cost of sin and the astonishing beauty of God’s grace, and to rest in the God who is still.keeps watch over His people.
Transcribe →A Meal for the Ages
May 200:42:13Tap to summarizeIn Exodus 12:1–27, God meets a world under judgment with surprising grace by providing a way of salvation through the Passover lamb—a sacrifice whose blood turns away wrath and whose meal nourishes and unites His people. This “meal for the ages” reveals how God overcomes the deepest problem of sin: its penalty through atonement, its power through spiritual nourishment, and its isolating effects through restored fellowship. Yet the Passover was never the end of the story—it pointed forward to Jesus Christ, the true Lamb of God, whose blood fully and finally takes away sin. Through Him, we are not only rescued from judgment but invited into a life of satisfaction in God and communion with His people, anticipating the day when we will feast with Him forever in perfect harmony.
Transcribe →The Plan You Wouldn’t Have Chosen
Apr 2500:42:50Tap to summarizeWhen life gets harder instead of better, it’s easy to wonder if God’s plan is really working. In Exodus 9–11, we see that every plague, every delay, and every moment of suffering was not a setback—but part of God’s intentional plan to rescue His people. This message walks through the surprising nature of God’s plan: it includes suffering, requires patience, reveals His power, makes a distinction between His people and the world, and ultimately exceeds anything we could imagine. Most importantly, it points us to Jesus—the greater rescue—where God’s judgment fell not on us, but on His Son. This sermon invites you to trust that even when life feels confusing or painful, God is working a better plan than you can see.
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