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Sunday, November 26, 2023 – “Sermon Series: Money Matters, (But Some Things Matter More) Part III: Why Do We Give? – Scripture: Matthew 25: 31-46 (NSRV)

As we continue with the final part of our sermon series, Money Matters: (But Some Things Matter More), we reflect on giving. While our charity is appreciated, should the reason behind our giving matter to God as well? Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, November 19, 2023 – “Sermon Series: Money Matters, (But Some Things Matter More) Part II: What Do We Share?” – Scripture: – Matthew 25: 14-30 (NSRV)

In the Second Part of our Sermon Series: Money Matters, (But Some Things Matter More), Pastor Glass speaks on the “Parable of the Talents.” In a season influenced by consumerism, how can we use the treasure God has shared with us to share with a desperate world? Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, November 12, 2023 – “Sermon Series: Money Matters, (But Some Things Matter More) Part I: “What Do We Have?” – Scripture: – Matthew 6: 19-24 (NSRV)

As we approach the holidays, we start a new Sermon Series. This week, we look at the idea of what we invest towards in our lives. Do we focus on “Earthly Treasures,” or “Heavenly Ones?” Which one SHOULD we focus on?
Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, November 5, 2023 – ” Gathered Together” – Scripture: Matthew 5: 1-12 (NSRV)

During this year’s “All Saints Sunday”, we focus on the concept of running the race. As we remember those saints in our lives that have finished their races, how can we reflect on them to gain strength in our time of need?
Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, October 23, 2023 – “Wilderness Part VI: Here I Am” – Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22 (NSRV)

In our final message in the sermon series, “Wilderness,” in his wilderness, needed a sign from God.
How can we gain assurance from Moses’s experience that God will do the same for us in our “wilderness” periods? Let’s find out in today’s sermon entitled, “Here I Am.”

Sunday, October 15, 2023 – “Wilderness Part V: When God Helps Us Out” – Scripture: Matthew 22: 1-14 (NSRV)

In the fifth part of our sermon series “Wilderness”, we focus on the Israelites’ Journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. God gave them the gift of the 10 commandments. How did it help them out, and how does it help us out today? Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, October 8, 2023 – “Wilderness Part IV: When We Give Up” – Scripture: Matthew 21: 33-46 (NSRV)

As we continue with the fourth part of our sermon series “Wilderness”, we look at one of the times in the wilderness the Israelites, gave up on God. How can we look to their struggles to help encourage us in the times we get tempted to give up in OUR “Wildernesses”?
Let’s find out in today’s sermon!!!

Sunday, October 1, 2023 – “Wilderness Part III: When We Struggle to Trust” – Scripture: Matthew 21: 23-32 (NSRV)

As we follow the Israelites on their journey from Egypt to the Promised land, there were times where they struggled to trust God in the wilderness.
When we experience our own wilderness times, what can we learn from their struggles? Let’s find out in today’s sermon, the third part of our sermon series, “Wilderness”!

Sunday, September 24, 2023 – “Wilderness Part II: When You Are Fed Up” – Scripture: Matthew 20: 1-16 (NSRV)

There are times when we get fed up, and complain to God. How can we reflect on how God helped Moses and the Israelites in order to further understand how God views us during these times? Let’s find out in today’s sermon, the second part of our sermon series “Wilderness”!

Sunday, September 19, 2023 – “Wilderness Part I: When There Isn’t a Way Forward” – Scripture: Matthew 18: 21-25 (NSRV)

There are times where things get so intense in life, we can’t find a way forward. How can we reflect on scripture to realize that God will always give us a way forward?
Let’s find out in today’s Sermon, the first part of our six part sermon series, Wilderness!

Sunday, September 10, 2023 – “Practice Makes Perfect” – Scripture: Romans 12: 1-9 (NSRV)

Practicing the Disciplines of Christ
The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. It SOUNDS simple, but how does the Apostle Paul coach us into meeting this goal of spiritual discipline? Let’s find out in today’s sermon with our Special Guest Pastor, Rev. Dr. Clarence Brown!

Sunday, September 3, 2023 – “Heavenly Hospitality” – Scripture: Matthew 16: 21-28 (NSRV)

God has given us the gift of Holy Hospitality, a gift through Jesus we don’t deserve.
How can we display Holy Hospitality towards others in this world?
Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, August 27, 2023 – “Be All You Can Be” – Scripture: Matthew 16: 13-20 (NSRV)

We’re all human. We all make mistakes. How, in our imperfection, can we still be all we can be in the “Army of the Lord”?

Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, August 20, 2023 – “Not My Job” – Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28 (NSRV)

Jesus often continued on despite the events of the world around him. When he was fatigued, he would still show compassion to those in need. How can we follow his example in our times of exhaustion? Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, August 13, 2023 – “Walking on Water” – Scripture: Matthew 14: 22-33 (NSRV)

When the disciples could go no further due to the storm, Jesus walked on the water to aid them.
How does Jesus duplicate this in our lives, and can we rely on him to show up when we find ourselves in our own equivalent of a storm?
Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, August 6, 2023 – “Lonely Places” – Scripture: Matthew 14: 13-21 (NSRV)

When Jesus & his disciples found themselves in a desolate place, they fed the people that followed them there. He didn’t abandon them.
When we find ourselves in a desolate place, how can we reflect on his example, find comfort, and feed those around us?
Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, July 23, 2023 – “Wheat and Weeds” – Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30 & 36-43 (NSRV)

Jesus uses the “Parable of the Wheat and Weeds,” to talk about people in our world.
But what is the underlying message for us in this parable, and how does Jesus expect us to conduct ourselves with this information?
Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, July 16, 2023 – “Seeds” – Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9 &18-23 (NSRV)

In the “Parable of the Sower,” Jesus used the farmer to show how God is willing to sow seeds.
How does this parable apply to us, and how can we sow seeds in this life to honor God?
Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, July 9, 2023 – “Yoke” – Scripture Matthew 11: 16-19 & 25-30 (NSRV)

What does it mean when Jesus asks us to carry his yoke? What happens if we find ourselves bearing a yoke alone?

Pastor Glass provides insight on this topic in today’s sermon!

Sunday, July 2, 2023 – “A Cup of Cold Water” – Scripture: Matthew 10: 40-42 (NSRV)

Sometimes, we as Christians aren’t always able to do the big things that bring glory to the Lord in our Christian journey.

But, in these instances, can we still do the small things that can make a difference in the lives of others?
Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, June 25, 2023 – “Shout” – Scripture: Matthew 10: 24-39 (NSRV)

Sometimes, Evangelism can raise the eyebrows of those around us. But are there some aspects of Evangelism that are too important NOT to share?

Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, June 19, 2023 – “No Small Roles” – Scripture: Matthew 9: 35 -10: 8 (NSRV)

At times, we may not feel like our “role” in the church has a big of an impact as others, but, in Jesus’s eyes, there are no small roles in the church. Jesus needs each of us to fulfill his mission. But is that really true? Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, June 11, 2023 – “Move With God” – Scripture: Matthew 9: 9-13 and 18-26 (NSRV)

Today, we focus on Abram, who became Abraham and how God inspired him to move along with him. God will often “inspire” us do things in his will.
But moving in his will isn’t always easy to do.
How can we gain inspiration from those in the Bible that found themselves in a similar situation?
Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, June 4, 2023 – “Informed Consent” – Scripture: Matthew 28: 16-20 (NSRV)

People can sometimes misconceive that following Jesus is a care-free decision. Jesus waited until AFTER the cross to show the disciples the true requirement of following him. Just like the disciples, we are informed of the potential risks.

But how does he help us in our own journey? Let’s find out in today’s sermon.

Sunday, May 28, 2023 – “Pentecost” – Scripture: John 7: 37-39 (NSRV)

We all have birthday gifts we remember. As we celebrate Pentecost, we look back on how the church received the greatest gift, The Holy Spirit.

How did The Holy Spirit benefit the church at the beginning, and in what ways does The Holy Spirit, one of the church’s greatest gifts, benefit us today? Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, May 21, 2023 – “Beginnings and Endings” – Scripture: John 17: 1-11 (NSRV)

Sometimes, the least exciting parts of life’s journeys are not the beginning, or the ending, but the middle. Many times, we just desire to get to the resolution.

How does Jesus guide us to act during the least exciting parts, “the ‘middles’ of life’s journey”? Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, May 14, 2023 – “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” – Scripture: John 14:15-21 (NSRV)

We celebrate this Mother’s Day with a sermon on the topic of Love. How does Jesus DEFINE it, and how should we go about showing it?

Find out in today’s sermon.

Sunday May 7, 2023 – “Dwelling Place” – Scripture: Psalms 31:1-5, 15 & 16 (NSRV)

Heaven. We’ve heard and read descriptions of it. But, what about those who inhabit there?

Pastor Glass discusses this in this week’s sermon.

Sunday, April 23, 2023 – “Looking for Jesus” – Scripture: Luke 24: 13-35 (NSRV)

Are we truly looking for Jesus in the “right” places? How are ways that we miss him, and find him in unexpected places? Let’s listen to today’s sermon to find out!

Sunday, April 16, 2023 – “Now What?” – Scripture: John 20:19-31 (NSRV)

Much like the disciples in the aftermath of Jesus’s Death, we have moments where we ask, “Now What?”

How does Jesus aid all of us in these times? Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, April 9, 2023 – “You Will See Him” – Scripture: Matthew 28: 1-10 (NRSV)

As we celebrate this Easter Sunday, Pastor Glass takes the time to remind us about how Jesus not only appears to the disciples in the Bible, but that he can appear to us in OUR lives as well.

How can we “see” Jesus? Find out in today’s lesson!

Sunday, April 2, 2023 – “Victory” – Scripture Matthew: 21: 1-11 (NSRV)

In our final part of our Lenten Sermon Series, we focus on the theme of Victory, how Jesus’s victorious entry into Jerusalem granted him victory over Sin and Death.

Sunday, March 26, 2023 – “Cleansing” – Scripture: John 11: 1-45 (NSRV)

As our Sermon Series focusing on “Atonement Theories” continues, we turn our attention to the concept of being cleansed of our sins via Jesus’s death on the cross, and his resurrection.

How does this reconcile us with God, and bring us back into a relationship with him? Find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday March 19, 2023 – “Reconciliation” – Scripture: Acts 22: 1-21 (NSRV)

We continue our sermon series focusing on Atonement Theories with this week’s message: Reconciliation. We find out how Jesus came to reconcile the relationship, and bridge the gap between both us and God, created by sin.

Sunday, March 12, 2023 – “Moral Example” – Scripture: Matthew 7: 1-5, 13, 24-29 (NSRV)

We continue our Lenten Sermon Series focusing on Atonement Theories with this week’s message: Moral Example.

How can we not just dwell on Jesus’s Death, but follow in his example in our lives now? Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, March 5, 2023 – “Ransom” – Scripture: Luke 4: 16-30 (NSRV)

Our Sermon Series based on the Lenten Study, “Savior: What does the Bible say about the Cross,” continues with this week’s message, Ransom.

Today we look at another understanding of what Jesus’s death and resurrection mean to, and for us in our relationship with God.

Sunday, February 26, 2023 – “Substitution” – Scripture: Matthew: 4: 1-11 (NSRV)

Today, we look at the concept of “Substitutionary Atonement”. What IS it? How did Jesus partake in it, and how does this apply to us?

Today’s sermon looks to provide answers for these questions.

Sunday, February 19, 2023 – “Mountains and Valleys” – Scripture: Matthew 17: 1-9 (NSRV)

Just like in the times of Jesus, we find ourselves in periods of being in peaceful times on the “Mountain,” and more chaotic times in the “Valley.”

How does Jesus instruct us to follow him in both places and situations to best honor him? Find out in today’s Sermon!

Sunday, February 12, 2023 – “Beyond the Law” – Scripture: Matthew 5: 21-37 (NSRV)

We have the written laws of man, but how does Jesus inspire us to seek the true spirit behind the law, going to a place “Beyond the Law”?

Let’s find out in today’s sermon.

Sunday, February 5, 2023 – “Salt of the Earth” – Scripture: Matthew 5: 13-20 (NSRV)

What did Jesus actually mean when he said, “You are the Salt of the Earth”?

Let’s find out in today’s sermon!

Sunday, January 22, 2023 – “Who’s Calling”– Scripture: Matthew 4: 12-23 (NSRV)

The Sermon for 1-22-2023, “Who’s Calling?”

Sunday January 15, 2023 – “What Are You Looking For?” – Scripture: John 1:29-42 (NSRV)

The Sermon for 1-15-2023, “What are You Looking For?”

Sunday, January 8, 2023 – “Like a Dove” – Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 (NSRV)

“Like a Dove”, the Sermon for 1-8-2023

Sunday January 1, 2023 – “The Covenant Service” Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34 (NSRV)

We Mark a New Year by Reaffirming Our Commitment to Christ with the Covenant Service.

Saturday December 24, 2022 – “Deck the Halls with Light” – Scripture: Isaiah 9: 2-7 (NSRV)

The Final Lesson in our Sermon Series: “Deck the Halls,” taking place during our Christmas Eve Service.

Sunday, December 18, 2022 – “Deck the Halls with Love” – Scripture: Matthew 1: 18-25 (NSRV)

The Third Part of the Sermon Series: “Deck the Halls”.

Sunday, December 4, 2022 – “Deck the Halls with Peace” – Scripture: Matthew: 3: 1-12 (NSRV)


The Second Sermon in the “Deck the Halls Sermon Series” Deck the Halls with Peace on the Second Week of Advent

S unday, November 27, 2022 “Deck the Halls with Hope” – Scripture: Matthew: 24: 36-44 (NSRV)

We hear a message from our Special Guest, Certified Lay Speaker Jenn Robinson O’Brien on the First Week of Advent

Sunday, November 20, 2022 – “A New Story” – Scripture: Acts 2: 37-42 (NSRV)

The Final Part of our Sermon Series: “Lessons From Simon Peter”

Sunday, November 13, 2022 – “Forgiven and Restored” – Scripture: John 21: 12-17 (NSRV)

The Fifth Part of the Sermon Series: Lessons from Simon Peter – “Forgiven and Restored”

Sunday, November 6, 2022 – “Promises, Promises” – Scripture: Matthew 26: 31-35 (NSRV)

The Fourth Part of the Sermon Series: Lessons from Simon Peter – “Promises, Promises”

Sunday, October 23, 2022 – “Who Do YOU Say That I Am?” – Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20 (NSRV)

The Third Part of the Sermon Series: Lessons from Simon Peter – “Who Do YOU Say That I Am?”

Sunday, October 16, 2022 – “When the Storms Are Raging” Scripture: Matthew 14: 22-34 (NSRV)

The Second Part of the Sermon Series: Lessons from Simon Peter – “When the Storms Are Raging”

Sunday October 9, 2022 – “Answering the Call” Scripture Luke 5: 1-11 (NRSV)

The First Part of the Sermon Series: Lessons from Simon Peter – “Answering the Call”

Sunday October 2, 2022 – “It’s Not How Much You Have, It’s Where You Put It” Scripture Luke 17: 5-10 (NRSV)

It’s Not How Much You Have, It’s Where You Put It

Sunday September 25, 2022 – “Lazarus and the Rich Man” Scripture Luke16: 19-31 (NRSV)

Lazarus and the Rich Man

Sunday September 18, 2022 – “The Little Things” Scripture Luke 16: 1-13 (NRSV)

The Little Things

Sunday September 11, 2022 – With Pastor Don Williams, “On Wings As Eagles” Scripture Isaiah 40: 25-31 (NRSV)

On Wings As Eagles

Sunday September 4, 2022 – “Counting the Cost” Scripture Luke 14: 25-33 (NRSV)

Counting the Cost

Sunday August, 28 2022 – “Best Seat in The House” Scripture Luke 14: 1, 7-14 (NRSV)

Best Seat in The House

Sunday August 21, 2022 – “Tear Down and Build Up” Scripture Luke 13: 10-17 (NRSV)

Tear Down and Build Up

Sunday August 14, 2022 – “The Race” Scripture Luke 12: 49-56 (NRSV)

The Race

Sunday August 7, 2022 – “Living by Faith” Scripture Luke 12: 32- 40 (NRSV)

Living by Faith

Sunday July 24, 2022 – “Teach Us To Pray” Scripture Luke 11: 1-13 (NRSV)

Teach Us To Pray

Sunday July 17, 2022 – “Take It Easy” Scripture Luke 10:38-42 (NRSV)

Take It Easy

Sunday July 10, 2022 – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Scripture Luke 10: 25-37 (NRSV)

Sunday July 3, 2022 – “It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over… But It Is” Scripture Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20 (NRSV)

“It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over… But It Is”

Sunday June 26, 2022 – “The Mantle” Scripture Luke 9: 51- 62 (NRSV)

“The Mantle”

Sunday June 19, 2022 – “The End of Your Rope” Scripture John 16: 12-15 (NRSV)

The End of Your Rope

Sunday June 12, 2002 – “The Parable of the Pushups” Scripture Luke 8: 26-39 (NRSV)

The Parable of the Pushups

Sunday June 5, 2022 – “Love Language” Scripture John 14:8-17 (NRSV)

Love Language

Sunday May 29, 2022 – Sermon Series: Witnesses – “Broken Chains” Scripture John 17: 20-26 (NRSV)

Broken Chains

Sunday May 22, 2022 – Sermon Series: Witnesses – “Open Hearts, Open Doors, Open Minds” Scripture John 14: 23-29 (NRSV)

Open Hearts Open Doors Open Minds

Sunday May 15, 2022 – Sermon Series: Witnesses – “Cleanliness or Godliness?” Scripture John 13: 31-35 (NRSV)

Cleanliness or Godliness?

Sunday May 8, 2022 – Sermon Series: Witnesses – “Can I Get A Witness” Scripture John 10: 22-30 (NRSV)

Can I Get A Witness

Sunday May 1, 2022 – Sermon Series: Witnesses – “When Will You Listen?” Scripture John 21:1-19 (NRSV)

When Will You Listen

Sunday April 24, 2022 – Sermon Series: Witnesses – “Seeing is Believing” Scripture John 20: 19-31 (NRSV)

Seeing is Believing

Easter Sunday April 17, 2022 – Sermon Series: Words From the Cross – “Into Your Hands I commend My Spirit.” Scripture Luke 23: 44-49 (NRSV)

Sunday April 3, 2022 – Sermon Series: Words From The Cross – “I Am Thirsty” Scripture John 19: 28-28 (NRSV)

“I Am Thirsty”

Sunday March 27, 2022 – Sermon Series: Words From the Cross – “Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” Scripture Mark 15:25-35 (NRSV)

“Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me?”

Sunday March 20, 2022 – Sermon Series: Words From the Cross – “Woman, Behold Your Son” Scripture John 19:16-20; 25b-27 (NRSV)

“Woman, Behold Your Son”

Sunday March 13, 2022 – Sermon Series: Words From The Cross – “Today You Will Be With Me in Paradise” Scripture Luke 23:39-43 (NRSV)

“Today You Will Be With Me in Paradise”

Sunday March 6, 2022 – Sermon Series: Words From The Cross – “Father Forgive Them” Scripture Luke 23:13-15, 23-26, 32-34 (NRSV)

“Father Forgive Them”