2017 Sermon Schedule
Below are sermons schedule for 2017. Watch, listen to or download sermons by clicking on the date below, or previous years on the Sermon Archive page, where you’ll find schedules for: 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
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| January 8-29, 2017 Sermon Series: Community Transformation: THE CHURCH WITHOUT WALLS |
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| January 8 | Answering Our Own Prayers Isaiah 65:17-25 Picturing a healed creation motivates us to be answers to our own prayers. |
| January 15 | – Church canceled due to weather – |
| January 22 | Jesus In Disguise James 1:22–2:7 Jesus invites us to meet him in the stranger and the broken of our world. |
| January 29 | Creative Caring Luke 5:17-26 When it comes to offering hope for broken lives, are we in the way or leading the way? |
| February 5-19, 2017 sermon series: Global Partners: THE GLOCAL CHURCH |
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| February 5 | Far and Near, As We Go (Lord’s Supper) Matthew 28:16-20 A passion for global mission is not optional equipment; it’s part of following Jesus. Lord’s Supper served (More about the Lord’s Supper) |
| February 12 | Jesus’ Simple Strategy Matthew 9:9-13 Jesus’ love crosses more than geographical boundaries. |
| February 19 | Partnering The Gospel Romans 1:8-17 Kingdom work is about receiving ministry as well as giving it. |
| February 26 | Guest Speaker: Bill Wilson, Director, The Center for Healthy Churches |
| March 5-April 16 LENTEN SERMON SERIES: THE ABSENCE OF GOD Lenten memory verse: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 |
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| March 5 | Suffering and Unanswered Prayer Job 1:13-22; 1 Peter 4:12-19 What about the silence of God in times of great trials? (Lent Begins) Preaching: Melissa Hatfield |
| March 12 | Evil and Injustice Jeremiah 12:1-4; Matthew 27:1-26 What about cruel systems and individuals who wrong us and others? |
| March 19 | When The Earth Shakes Romans 8:18-28 If God is all-powerful, why doesn’t God prevent natural disasters and accidents? |
| March 26 | Illness, Grief and Loss Psalm 102:1-11 Why does God seem so far away when our bodies fail us and loved ones disappear? |
| April 2 | Youth Sunday Lord’s Supper served (More about the Lord’s Supper) |
| April 9 | Doubt Mark 9:14-24; Matthew 27:45-46 (Palm Sunday) Do my doubts keep God from loving me? |
| April 16 | Risen and Turned Loose John 11:17-44 How dangerous it is–the Risen Savior is released into a death-dominated world! |
| April 23 | Genuine Faith 1 Peter 1:3-9 Preaching: Hannah Coe |
| April 30 | Mission JC |
| May 7-21 SERMON SERIES: “THE FAMILY GARDEN” |
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| May 7 | Roots John 15:1-11; Hebrews 12:14-15 What is the source of your family’s spiritual life and vision? |
| May 14 | Soil Matthew 13:1-9 What kind of seedbed exists in your home? |
| May 21 | Weeds Matthew 13:24-30; Galatians 5:19-23 Healthy families require intentional spiritual effort. |
| May 28 | Witnesses, Not Experts Acts 1:6-11 God calls ordinary people to bear witness to what we have experienced. |
| June 4 | Summer Music Celebration (Pentecost Sunday) Lord’s Supper served (More about the Lord’s Supper) |
| June 11 | God in Three Persons, Blessed Trinity! 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 The Trinity opens to us God’s mysterious call and abiding care. (Additional Trinity scriptures here.) |
| June 18 | Seeing With Jesus’ Eyes Matthew 9:35-38 Do we share the burden that Jesus had for broken lives? |
| June 25 | Seeing With Jesus’ Eyes Matthew 10:24-39 Preaching: Jim Hill |
| July 2 | True Freedom Romans 6:12-23 Preaching: Hannah Coe |
| July 9 | Spiritual Rest Matthew 11:25-30 Going deeper is more freeing than doing more. |
| July 16 | Rediscovering God’s Word Psalm 119:105-112 God’s Word makes better food than medicine. |
| July 23 | The Hound of Heaven Psalm 139:1-18, 23-34 The mystery of God’s all-encompassing presence fills our deepest longings. |
| July 30 | If God Is For Us… Romans 8:26-39 The work of Christ is our answer to every crisis. |
| August 6 | Desert Miracles Matthew 14:13-21 In places and times we least expect it, God shows up and provides for our needs. Lord’s Supper served (More about the Lord’s Supper) |
| August 13-September 3 SERMON SERIES: “BACK TO SCHOOL: PROVERBS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE” |
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| August 13 | Trusting God Proverbs 3:5-6, 25-26; 4:18 Learning to depend upon God, one step at a time. |
| August 20 | Wisdom and Foolishness 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; 4:10a As Christians we need to be foolish according to the world’s standards — for Christ’s sake. Preaching: Cliff Cain |
| August 27 | The Careful Tongue Proverbs 18:6-8; 25:11-13 Learning that words carry great power–to build or destroy. |
| September 3 | Sex, Love and Family Proverbs 5:15-20; 17:1 Learning to cherish loved ones and to channel our passions. |
| September 10-October 8: SERMON SERIES: THANK YOU, MARTIN LUTHER–CELEBRATING OUR GREAT CONFESSIONS |
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| September 10 | Confessing Christ in a Secular Culture Matthew 16:13-18 Among so many competing messiahs, we believe in Jesus. Preaching: Hannah Coe |
| September 17 | Celebration! Pastor Doyle Sager 20th Anniversary (Special schedule: One joint service at 9:15 a.m. followed by a reception brunch at 10:30 p.m.) |
| September 24 | Confessing Christ in a Skeptical Culture John 20:24-29 In an age of great doubt and disillusionment, we believe in Jesus. |
| October 1 | Confessing Christ in a Selfie Culture Philippians 2:5-11 In a selfie generation, we believe in Jesus. Lord’s Supper served (More about the Lord’s Supper) |
| October 8 | Confessing Christ in a Success-Driven Culture Romans 10:8-13 In the midst of so many self-salvation schemes, we believe in Jesus. |
| October 15-29: SERMON SERIES: “CONTAGIOUS–SHARING JESUS/GOING VIRAL” RESOURCE: Read Dr. Sager’s three-part series from Word&Way, “Whatever Happened to Evangelism?“ |
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| October 15 | Contagious Faith Despite Circumstances Daniel 1:1-21 Others are watching us when life is hardest. |
| October 22 | Contagious Faith in the Midst of the Storm Acts 27:18-38, 42-44 While others are panicking, how might God use us to shine in a crisis? |
| October 29 | Infecting Those Nearest Us John 1:35-45 Our nearest relationships offer our best opportunities to share Jesus. |
| November 5-26: SERMON SERIES: “THE DAILY CHOICE OF GRATITUDE” | |
| November 5 | Daily Choosing to Trust God Joshua 3:5-17 Preaching: Jim Hill |
| November 12 | Daily Choosing To Honor God Joshua 24:1-5, 13-15 Intentionally choosing to serve God with time, energy, treasure and influence . |
| November 19 | Daily Embracing Life’s Brevity Psalm 90:1-12 How much more impactful would our lives be if we contemplated each day as our last? |
| November 26 | Daily Counting Our Blessings Ezekiel 34:23-31 In a negative, complaint-based world, choose gratitude! |
| December 3-24: ADVENT SERMON SERIES: “THE MUSIC OF CHRISTMAS” | |
| December 3 | Christmas Worship in Music: The Song Heard ‘Round the World Lord’s Supper served (More about the Lord’s Supper) |
| December 10 | Every Valley – The Glory of Handel’s “Messiah” Isaiah 40:1-11 |
| December 17 | O Little Town of Bethlehem Micah 5:2-5 |
| December 24 | Silent Night, Holy Night Luke 2:1-14 |
| December 31 | Christmas–The Sequel Luke 2:15-21 |