Ron Kelly
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Grace of Tap | Pr. Ron Kelly
Discover the true heart of God in this message by Pastor Ron Kelly. Using the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, Kelly explores God’s character not as a stern taskmaster, but as the “fountain of affection,” constantly yearning for His wayward children to return. Learn how to navigate the challenges of family, faith,…
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A Very Expensive Gift｜Pr. Ron Kelly
Contemplate the infinite price of redemption and the “good news” of the end. In this concluding sermon of the “Greatest Want of the World” series, Pastor Ron Kelly invites you to see the gospel from God’s perspective: a longing to bring an end to the sin, suffering, and separation that has plagued humanity. Explore the…
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Mission Convention South Africa 2025 | The Blind Man | Pr. Ron Kelly
Overcome fear and embrace the courage to stand for truth. Pastor Ron Kelly uses the story of the blind man healed in John 9 to illustrate the cost of discipleship and the danger of cowardice. Contrast the blind man’s bold testimony with the fearful silence of his parents, who prioritized social standing over truth. Explore…
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How Not to be Afraid | Pr. Ron Kelly
Confront fear and embrace the “inconvenience” of true discipleship. Pastor Ron Kelly challenges believers to reject the paralysis of anxiety and step out in faith, even when it means facing storms or uncomfortable truths. Drawing from the biblical accounts of Jesus calming the sea, healing the Gerasene demoniac, and calling Peter to follow despite past…
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Mission Convention South Africa 2025 | The Results | Pr. Ron Kelly
Explore the power of God’s leadership in the church. Pastor Ron Kelly challenges the comfortable, consumer-driven Christianity that has led to spiritual decline, contrasting it with the biblical call to be “true to duty as the needle to the pole.” He shares personal stories of leading a church through difficult decisions, including a major financial…
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Mission Convention South Africa 2025 | The Convenient Church | Pr. Ron Kelly
Revitalize your church and personal walk with this stirring call to embrace the “inconvenient” nature of discipleship. Pastor Ron Kelly challenges the comfortable, consumer-driven Christianity that leads to spiritual decline, urging believers to accept the “all or nothing” invitation of Jesus. Through personal anecdotes and biblical examples like Peter’s fishing trip in Luke 5, understand…
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An Appeal to Leaders, The Future of the Church is at Stake | Pr. Ron Kelly
Explore the historical foundations of the Seventh-day Adventist church organization, starting with James White’s struggle to unite the movement in 1861. This message examines a recent, painful controversy within a vibrant local congregation, where a senior pastor was dismissed after conflicts with conference leadership over member discipline and authority. Analyze the tension between local church…
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Unchecked Power King Saul’s Story and Our Crisis | Pr. Ron Kelly
Learn a sobering lesson on the necessity of accountability and listening to godly counsel from the tragic life of King Saul. Pastor Ron Kelly highlights Saul’s spiritual decline, from a humble, Spirit-filled beginning to a paranoid king who rejected the prophet Samuel’s rebuke, distrusted his own son Jonathan, and ultimately sought guidance from a medium.…
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True Men Wanted | Part 5 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Stand firm in an age of compromise by rediscovering what it means to be “true to duty as the needle to the pole.” In this fourth sermon of the “Greatest Want of the World” series, Pastor Ron Kelly contrasts the vacillation of King Ahab with the unwavering courage of the prophet Elijah. Explore the dramatic…
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True Men Wanted | Part 4 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Revisit the concept of moral obligation in a postmodern world with Pastor Ron Kelly. Using the metaphor of a “broken compass” and “reverse polarity,” this sermon challenges the cultural trend of redefining right and wrong. Explore the biblical story of Jonathan, who prioritized his duty to God and truth over loyalty to his father, King…
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True Men Wanted | Part 3 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Examine the necessity of being “true and honest” in our inmost souls, drawing on the biblical stories of Saul and David. In the second part of the “Greatest Want of the World” series, Pastor Ron Kelly contrasts King Saul’s tragic descent into deception and paranoia with King David’s willingness to accept rebuke and repent, as…
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True Men Wanted | Part 2 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Confront the uncomfortable necessity of calling sin by its right name. This sermon, the third in the “Greatest Want of the World” series, uses the story of Aaron and the Golden Calf in Exodus 32 to illustrate the disastrous consequences of “pliant” leadership that bows to popular pressure. Contrast Aaron’s failure with the unwavering stance…
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True Men Wanted | Part 1 | Pastor Ron Kelly
Reflect on the critical need for moral integrity in a world dominated by compromise and expediency. Drawing from John the Baptist’s steadfast refusal of the “splendid bribe,” this sermon challenges listeners to reject flattery, bribery, and fear. Through personal stories and biblical examples, understand the cost of standing for truth and the liberating power of…
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Israel in Bible Prophecy | Pastor Ron Kelly
Understand Israel’s true role in Bible prophecy. This sermon traces the biblical concept of “Israel” from God’s original commission to Adam, through the covenant with Abraham, to its identification as God’s “firstborn” son in Exodus. Learn how physical Israel, like Reuben, forfeited its birthright by rejecting its mission and, ultimately, the Messiah. See how Jesus…
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MAHA | What happens when pastors sell out the truth? | Megan Basham & Artur Pawlowski
What happens when conviction meets controversy? In this candid conversation, Pastor Artur Pawlowski and journalist Megan Basham confront the tension between God’s law and human authority during the COVID-19 pandemic.