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December 20, 2020

"Our Hope in Action"

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Psalm 89:1–89:4, Psalm 89:14–89:18, Psalm 89:46–89:52, Matthew 1:18–1:25, 1 Peter 4:1–4:11

November 22, 2020

"The Sign of Jonah: Jonah and the Journey Outward" (Part 9)

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Series: Jonah and the Journey Outward Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Jonah 4:1–4:11, Matthew 12:38–12:42, Mark 8:11–8:13

November 15, 2020

Sermon: "A Convicting Compassion: Jonah and the Journey Outward" (Part 8)

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Series: Jonah and the Journey Outward Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Jonah 4:1–4:11, Psalm 131:1–131:3, Matthew 23:13–23:32

September 6, 2020

"Sermon on the Mount: Rock and Sand"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Sermon on the Mount Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Ezekiel 34:25–34:31, Matthew 7:24–7:29

August 23, 2020

"Sermon on the Mount. Torah-wisdom's Vitality and the Ethical Life

Pastor: Phillip Lasater Series: Sermon on the Mount Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Psalm 1–1, Proverbs 8:1–8:21, Matthew 7:15–7:23

August 16, 2020

"The Spirit's Fruit (Part 7): Faithfulness"

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Series: The Spirit's Fruit Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Psalm 117:1–117:2, Galatians 5:22–5:23, Matthew 25:14–25:30, Lamentations 3:19–3:33

August 16, 2020

"Sermon on the Mount: Golden Gates"

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Series: Sermon on the Mount Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Psalm 1:1–1:12, Matthew 7:12–7:14

August 2, 2020

"Sermon on the Mount: Eyes, Specks, Planks"

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Series: Sermon on the Mount Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Psalm 17:1–17:15, Matthew 7:1–7:6

July 19, 2020

"Sermon on the Mount: Anxiety and Peace"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Sermon on the Mount Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Judges 6:36–6:40, Matthew 6:25–6:34

July 12, 2020

"Sermon on the Mount: Fasting and Treasure"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Sermon on the Mount Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Psalm 51:1–51:9, 2 Samuel 12:15–12:23, Matthew 6:16–6:24

July 5, 2020

"Sermon on the Mount: Prayer"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Sermon on the Mount Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 6:5–6:15, Isaiah 1:10–1:20

June 28, 2020

"Treasure My House: The Father's Ten Good Words"

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Series: The Father's Ten Good Words: Studies in the Ten Commandments Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Exodus 20:1–20:2, Exodus 20:17–20:17, Matthew 6:19–6:21, Genesis 6:25–6:34

June 21, 2020

"Sermon on the Mount: Give"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Sermon on the Mount Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 6:1–6:4, 1 John 3:16–3:24, Deuteronomy 15:7–15:11

June 14, 2020

"Sermon on the Mount: Be Perfect"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Sermon on the Mount Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 5:38–5:48

June 7, 2020

"Sermon on the Mount: Oaths"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Sermon on the Mount Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Deuteronomy 23:21–23:23, Psalm 109:1–109:5, Matthew 5:33–5:37

June 7, 2020

"Treasure My Mysteries (Part 7): The Father's Ten Good Words"

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Series: The Father's Ten Good Words: Studies in the Ten Commandments Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Psalm 51:1–51:19, Exodus 20:1–20:14, Matthew 5:27–5:32

May 31, 2020

"Sermon on the Mount: Mind and Marriage"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: The Father's Ten Good Words: Studies in the Ten Commandments Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Jeremiah 3:6–3:10, Matthew 5:27–5:32

May 31, 2020

“Treasure My Life (Part 6): The Father's Ten Good Words”

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Series: The Father's Ten Good Words: Studies in the Ten Commandments Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Exodus 20:1–20:2, Exodus 20:12–20:17, Matthew 5:21–5:26, Psalm 104:25–104:36

May 24, 2020

"Sermon on the Mount: Judgement"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Sermon on the Mount Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 5:27–5:32, Deuteronomy 9:7–9:12, Romans 12:9–12:21

May 24, 2020

"Treasure My Rule (Part 5): The Father's Ten Good Words”

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Series: The Father's Ten Good Words: Studies in the Ten Commandments Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Matthew 15:1–15:11, Exodus 20:1–20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16–5:16

May 10, 2020

"Sermon on the Mount: Inerrant or Infallible?"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Sermon on the Mount Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 5:17–5:20

May 3, 2020

"Sermon on the Mount: Salt and Light"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Sermon on the Mount Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 5:13–5:16

April 26, 2020

"Sermon on the Mount: The Strong"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Sermon on the Mount Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 5:6–5:12, 2 Corinthians 9:6–9:11

April 19, 2020

"Sermon on the Mount: The Weak"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Sermon on the Mount Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8–3:12, Matthew 5:1–5:6

February 26, 2020

"Ash Wednesday: Reconciled, Known, and Loved."

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20–6:10, Matthew 6:1–6:8, Matthew 6:16–6:21

February 16, 2020

"Parables: Two Sons"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Parables Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Psalm 5:1–5:7, Matthew 21:28–21:32, Romans 14:13–14:18

February 9, 2020

"Parables: Mustard and Yeast"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Parables Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Psalm 104:24–104:35, 1 Corinthians 3:1–3:9, Matthew 13:31–13:35

February 2, 2020

"Parables: Moths, Rust, Treasures, Charity"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Parables Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 22:1–22:14, Psalm 23:1–23:8

January 26, 2020

"Parables: What Sort of Seed Are You?"

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Series: Parables Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 13:1–13:23

January 19, 2020

"Parables: Vineyard Workers"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Parables Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Psalm 131:1–131:5, Matthew 20:1–20:16

January 12, 2020

"Parables: The Wise and Foolish Builders"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Parables Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1–8:6, Matthew 7:24–7:29

January 5, 2020

"Parables: Talents"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Parables Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 25:14–25:30, Psalm 66:8–66:20

December 1, 2019

"Advent with Mary: We All Have Doubts"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Advent Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 1:18–1:25

November 17, 2019

"Wisdom for One-Anothering, (Part 5): Zeal"

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Series: Wisdom for One-Anothering Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Matthew 6:25–6:34

November 3, 2019

"Wisdom for One-Anothering, (Part 3): Teachability"

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Wisdom for One-Anothering Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Matthew 18:15–18:20

June 30, 2019

"Help Our Unbelief - The Apostles' Creed, Part 10: The Forgiveness of Sins"

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Series: Help Our Unbelief: The Apostles' Creed Scripture: Psalm 51:1–51:19, Matthew 26:26–26:30

May 19, 2019

"Help Our Unbelief - The Apostles' Creed, Part 4: Conceived by the Holy Spirit, Born of the Virgin Mary."

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Series: Help Our Unbelief: The Apostles' Creed Scripture: Isaiah 7:10–7:16, Matthew 1:18–1:25

November 25, 2018

A Fat File of Misfits

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 1

November 25, 2018

Little Stories, Big Story

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Series: Ruth's Gospel Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Ruth 4:13–4:22, Matthew 1:1–1:17

November 11, 2018

Ruth's Harvest

Pastor: Rev. Andrew R. Stager Series: Ruth's Gospel Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Matthew 13:31–13:35, Ruth 3

October 14, 2018

Humility and Grace

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Daniel Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 8:5–8:13, Daniel 4:28–4:37

August 12, 2018

The Church and Divorce

Pastor: Matthew Shipman Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Ephesians 5:21–5:33, Matthew 19:1–19:12

July 22, 2018

Shekinah Glory

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Exodus 13:17–13:22, Matthew 17:1–17:13

July 15, 2018

The Cost of Forgiveness

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Psalm 54, Matthew 16:21–16:28

April 15, 2018

On Prayer

Pastor: Jürg Kessler Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Psalm 103:1–103:13, Matthew 6:5–6:13

December 17, 2017

Home

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 2:13–2:15, Revelation 21:1–21:8

October 15, 2017

Excuses

Scripture: Matthew 23:13–23:15, Romans 1:16–1:25

August 27, 2017

Are You Too Hard on Yourself?

Pastor: Jeff Powell Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Romans 5:1–5:5, Matthew 11:25–11:30

August 20, 2017

Called to Turn

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Joshua Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 5:29–5:30, Matthew 5:43–5:48, Joshua 7:1–7:13

August 13, 2017

Will You?

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Joshua Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 14:25–14:31, Joshua 5:13–6:7

July 30, 2017

The kingdom of heaven is like … what?

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Douglas J. Brouwer Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Psalm 128, Matthew 13:31–13:33, Matthew 13:44–13:52

June 25, 2017

Do not think I have come to bring peace on earth

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Douglas J. Brouwer Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Psalm 86:1–86:10, Matthew 10:34–10:35

June 11, 2017

Finding the Trinity in the Bible

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Douglas J. Brouwer Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11–13:13, Matthew 28:16–28:20

April 16, 2017

So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy

Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Colossians 1:15–1:20, Matthew 28:1–28:10

April 14, 2017

Finding the Courage to Speak

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13–53:12, Matthew 27:32–27:44

April 9, 2017

Your king is coming to you...humble

Series: What we believe Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Psalm 118:1–118:2, Psalm 118:19–118:29, Matthew 21:1–21:11

March 26, 2017

I Believe in the Forgiveness of Sins

Series: What we believe Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Psalm 51:1–51:12, Matthew 18:21–18:22

March 19, 2017

Being Sent into the World

Series: What we believe Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Genesis 12:1–12:3, Matthew 28:18–28:20

February 26, 2017

Who's Pilate's Wife?

Series: Who? Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 27:15–27:23, Psalm 99:1–99:9

February 26, 2017

What Jesus Does-The Atonement

Series: What we believe Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16–1:21, Matthew 17:1–17:9

January 29, 2017

Who's Naaman's wife's maid?

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Who? Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 18:1–18:6, 2 Kings 5:1–5:14

January 8, 2017

Baptism of Jesus and Faith Seeking Understanding

Series: What we believe Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Matthew 3:15–3:17, Isaiah 42:1–42:9

January 1, 2017

The Mantle of the Lord

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Matthew 2:13–2:23, 1 Kings 19:19–19:21

December 4, 2016

The Peaceable Kingdom

Topic: Morning Worship Scripture: Isaiah 11:1–11:10, Matthew 3:1–3:12

November 27, 2016

Cain, Abel, Jesus

Pastor: Sam E. Gyorfi Series: Advent Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Genesis 4:1–4:18, Matthew 1:18–1:23

July 10, 2016

The Kingdom

Pastor: Topic: Evening Worship Scripture: Matthew 4:12–4:17