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/
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 pride Proverbs 16:18 –…
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…
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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…
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 work Work in Eden before the fall – Genesis 1:26–28; 2:15 Co-laboring with God in His mission – 1…
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