Sermons
The Day Courage Spoke Up – Ester
September 7, 2025 – Esther 4:1–17; 5:1–8 Esther didn’t plan to be a hero — she just said “yes” when it mattered most. What will you do when it’s your turn to speak up? In Esther 4, Mordecai learns of Haman’s plot to exterminate the Jews and urges Esther, the queen, to intervene with the king. Esther initially hesitates, citing the law forbidding uninvited access to the king…
The Day a Quitter Got Back in the Game – John Mark
August 31, 2025 – Acts 13:13, 15:36-41, and 2 Timothy 4:11 all involve John Mark and his relationship with Paul and Barnabas. In Acts 13:13, John Mark leaves Paul and Barnabas during their first missionary journey. In Acts 15:36-41, Paul and Barnabas have a sharp disagreement over whether to take John Mark on a second missionary journey, leading to their separation….
The Day Integrity Was Tested – Daniel
August 24, 2025 – Daniel 6:1–28 tells the story of Daniel, a high-ranking official in the kingdom of King Darius, who faces persecution due to his unwavering faith. Jealous officials plot to trap Daniel by tricking Darius into creating a law forbidding prayer to any god but the king. Despite the decree, Daniel continues to pray to God….
The Day That Wouldn’t Slow Down – Mary/Martha
August 17, 2025 – Ever have a day so full you miss the most important thing? Martha did — and Jesus shows her (and us) how to choose what matters most.
Luke 10:38-42 describes Jesus visiting the home of Mary and Martha. Martha is busy with household tasks while Mary sits at Jesus’ feet, listening to his teachings. When Martha complains…
Rooted In His Presence
August 10, 2025 – Rooted in His Presence
Colossians 4:2-6 emphasizes prayer, wisdom in conduct, and gracious speech towards outsiders. Specifically, believers are encouraged to be devoted to prayer, being watchful and thankful, and to pray for opportunities to share the mystery of Christ. They should also conduct themselves wisely
Wearing What Matters
August 3, 2025 – Colossians 3:12-17 instructs believers to clothe themselves with virtues like compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, and to forgive one another as Christ forgave them. Love is emphasized as the ultimate unifying force, and believers are urged to let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts and to be thankful.
Worship Without Borders
July 20, 2025 – Psalm 96
This week we reflects on a recent mission trip to Nicaragua, highlighting the passion and presence of God in the lives of the people they encountered. Jimmy emphasizes the importance of declaring God’s glory and wondrous works among all nations, drawing inspiration from Psalm 96.
What’s Your Eternal Life Look Like? X2
July 13, 2025 – 1 John 5:1-5, 13-15, and 18-21 emphasizes that believers in Jesus Christ have assurance of eternal life and can overcome the world through faith. This passage highlights the importance of loving God and others, keeping his commandments, and having confidence in prayer based on God’s will.
What Does Your Eternal Life Look Like?
July 6, 2025 – 1 John 5 emphasizes that true belief in Jesus as the Christ results in being born of God, leading to love for God and His children. This love is demonstrated through obedience to God’s commands, which are not burdensome. The chapter also highlights the victory over the world through faith in Jesus…
Love Without Borders
June 29, 2025 – Love Without Borders
1 John 4:4-9 and 20-21, emphasizes that God is love and that true love is demonstrated by loving others, especially fellow believers. Those who claim to love God but hate others are liars, and love is perfected in believers as they reflect Jesus’s love in this world.
This Is How We Know
June 22, 2025 – This Is How We Know
1 John 3:11-24 emphasizes the importance of loving one another as a defining characteristic of being a child of God. It contrasts loving actions with hatred, highlighting that true love is not just words but also deeds, mirroring the sacrificial love of Jesus.
Wake Up to the Father’s Love
June 15, 2025 – Wake Up to the Father’s Love
John 3:1-10 (NRSV) emphasizes the love of the Father, God’s children, and the contrast between those who are born of God and those who are not. It highlights the importance of righteousness and love as characteristics of God’s children.