SERMONS
Past sermons and series
Gamechanger: Holy Spirit IN US . Pentecost: Acts 2
Today we look at Acts 2 and study the arrival of the Holy Spirit on Jesus’ followers, the gamechanging event that now assures us that God’s Spirit lives permanently in Jesus’ followers and is available to fill us and empower us to embrace and embody the message we are called to share with the world—the Gospel of Jesus!
Scriptures: Acts 2:1-41
The Right Person, Power, and Plan: Essentials of a Movement of God. Acts 1
Today we started our study of the book of Acts, looking at the essentials of a movement of God…the right Person—Jesus, the right power—The Holy Spirit and prayer, and the right plan—Acts 1:8
Scriptures: Acts 1:1-15
End of the Year Service
Today was our end of the year service, and interactive service with worship, sharing, teaching, and prayer as we praised God for His goodness in 2025 and as we looked ahead to the challenges and opportunities of 2026.
Scriptures: Psalm 103:1-5; Psalm 136; Isaiah 40; Acts 1:8
Behold Our God: Our God Provides
Today, we begin our study. of God’s attributes on display in the Christmas narrative called BEHOLD OUR GOD…today we focus on the Faithfulness of God
Scriptures: Isaiah 9:1-7; Luke 2:10-11; Matthew 2:10-11; Revelation 20:12; Philippians 4:19
Behold Our God: God is Powerful
Today, we look at the POWER of God put on display through the birth of Jesus and the ensuing life of Jesus and His followers!
Scriptures: Luke 1:26-38; 46-55; Ephesians 3:20 and Acts 1:8
Behold Our God: He is Faithful
Today, we begin our study. of God’s attributes on display in the Christmas narrative called BEHOLD OUR GOD…today we focus on the Faithfulness of God
Scriptures: Lamentations 3:22-23, Micah 5:2; Luke 1:5-25 among others
Behold Our God: He is Sovereign
Today, we begin our study. of God’s attributes on display in the Christmas narrative called BEHOLD OUR GOD…today we focus on the Sovereignty of God as we are taught by our friend Cody Rossmiller
Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 115:3; Isaiah 40:28-31; Matthew 1:1-17 among others
Living Like God’s People: Genesis 1-3
Today, we wrap up our study on Genesis 1-3, as we celebrate Thanksgiving Sunday, by looking at what it means to live like we are God’s people.
Scriptures: Genesis 1-3
The Fall: Genesis 3
Today, we look at the fall of the first man and woman as they believe Satan’s lies about God and disobey Him…we will also see the horrible consequences that ensued, but also the amazing grace that God displayed—ultimately through providing Jesus—predicted in Genesis 3:15!
Scriptures: Genesis 3
God Created a Garden: Genesis 2:8-17
Today, we look at Eden, the Garden created by God to be a place where He lives and works with His people—the ones who bear His image…and we see that even after the Fall God is a God who loves His people to live in His presence, enjoy His blessings, and a God who loves to invite His people into His work!
Scriptures: Genesis 2:8-17
God’s Design for Relationships: Genesis 2:18-25
Today, Chris Leyden shares from a passage that has been a great blessing to him and is one that he has been able to share at our marriage workshop last spring and in two very special weddings!
Genesis 2 gives us God’s heart for human relationships and his design for marriage.
Scriptures: Genesis 2:18-25
Without Excuse: A scientist’s look at Creation: Romans 1:16-25
Today Dan Rauch, a microbiologist and cancer researcher complements our study of Genesis 1-2 by sharing from Romans 1:16-25 how God clearly reveals Himself to all people throughout the world through His Creation.
Scriptures: Romans 1:16-25
IN THE BEGINNING: God Created Us: Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7
Today we continue our study on Genesis 1-3, “In the Beginning”, looking at Genesis 1::26-28 and 2:7 and seeing how God created us!
Scriptures: Genesis 1:26-28 and Genesis 2;7
In the Beginning: God Created Everything: Genesis 1:1-2:3
Today we begin our study on Genesis 1-3, “In the Beginning”, looking at Genesis 1:1-2:3 and seeing how God created everything.
Scriptures: Genesis 1:1-2:3
Follow Me: Play #4: Live Like Jesus
We continiue our study “Follow Me” by looking at Play #4 in the TEAM JESUS playbook: Live Like Jesus
Scriptures: John 20:19-23
Follow Me: Play #3: Learn from Jesus John 8:31b-32
We continiue our study “Follow Me” by looking at Play #3 in the TEAM JESUS playbook: Learn from Jesus
Scriptures: John 8:31b-32
Follow Me: Play #2: Love Like Jesus John 13:34-35; John 15:9
We continiue our study “Follow Me” by looking at Play #2 in the TEAM JESUS playbook: Love Like Jesus.
Scriptures: John 13:34-35; John 15:9
Follow Me: Play #1: JESUS FIRST John 15:5, 8; Luke 14:25-27
We continiue our study “Follow Me” by looking at Play #1 in the TEAM JESUS playbook: Jesus First.
Scriptures: John 15:5, 8; 14:6; Colossians 1:15-20; Luke 14:25-27
Follow Me: The Unstoppable Team: Matthew 16:13-18; 22:37-39; 28:18-20
We begin our study “Follow Me” by looking at Jesus’ first teaching about His Church…it’s foundation and mission.
Scriptures: Matthew 16:13-18; 22:37-39; 28:18-20
Choosing Jesus: Matthew 7:13-29
Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount by calling us to choose the right way the right fruit, and the right foundation.
Scriptures: Matthew 7:13-29