Sermons
Below you’ll find the sermon schedule for this year (subject to change). Sermons are by Lead Pastor Doyle Sager except where noted. Watch, listen to or download sermons by clicking on the date below, or previous years on the Sermon Archive page. Schedules are here for: 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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| The Jesus We Need to Know January 5 – 26 Sermon Series |
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| January 5 | Baby King Matthew 2:1-12 Even in infancy, Jesus posed a threat to the proud and offered hope to the humble. |
| January 12 | The Word John 1:1-5, 10-18 A faith encounter with Christ erases our strange notion of a loveless God. |
| January 19 | The Lamb of God John 1:29-36 In his suffering and death, Jesus removes our sin and shame. |
| January 26 | The Light That Shines in Darkness Matthew 4:12-23 Through his tender touch and tough truth, Jesus shines his light into our dark, broken lives. Preaching: Melissa Hatfield |
| Encouraged February 2-16 Sermon Series |
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| February 2 | Encouraging Others Through Sharing Acts 4:32-37 We encourage others when we are generous with our time and possessions. Lord’s Supper served (More about the Lord’s Supper) |
| February 9 | Encouraging Others Through Connecting Acts 9:22-28 We encourage others when we help them become all God created them to be. |
| February 16 | Encouraging Others Through Courageous Witness Acts 13:1-3, 42-46 We encourage others, especially when they see us living and sharing the Good News in tough times. Preaching: Hannah Coe |
| February 23 | Youth Sunday Breanna Bartlett (Colossians 3:11-13); David Gillam (Proverbs 6:6-11) ; Emily Hunt (1 Peter 5:9-11); and Jack Honich (1 John 5:14) |
| Lenten Sermon Series: Run the Race March 1-April 5 |
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| March 1 | Surrounded by the Faithful Hebrews 12:1-2 Others have been here before us and their faithfulness shoots adrenaline into our souls. |
| March 8 | 20th Anniversary Celebration for Pastor of Youth and Missions Melissa Hatfield |
| March 15 | The Sin That Clings So Closely Hebrews 12:1-2 Sometimes we don’t realize sin’s drag on us until we cast it off. |
| March 22 | Let’s Run and Not Quit Hebrews 12:1-2 Perseverance isn’t popular in a culture of instant-everything. |
| March 29 | Looking to Jesus Hebrews 12:1-2 Jesus is our leader and trailblazer. |
| April 5 | Palm Sunday The Cross, The Shame and The Joy Hebrews 12:1-2 On the Cross, Jesus voluntarily absorbed all our pain. Preaching: Melissa Hatfield Lord’s Supper served (More about the Lord’s Supper) |
| April 12 | Easter Sunday Why Heaven Makes a Difference in This Life 1 Peter 1:3-7 The resurrection provides a lens through which we see daily struggles. |
| April 19 | The Resurrection and Our Many Conversions Philippians 3:4-14 As seen in the Apostle Paul’s life, the Risen Christ keeps transforming us. |
| April 26 | Learning to Walk with the Risen Christ Luke 24:13-35 Following Christ involves paying attention and remaining open to the brand new. |
| Home Repair And Maintenance May 3-24 Sermon Series |
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| May 3 | Family Faith Luke 2:41-52 Jesus’ home provided the right mixture—rituals, relationships and God’s presence. Preaching: Hannah Coe |
| May 10 | Family Secrets Genesis 37:1-4, 20-33 Families can never be healthy if they ignore truth or hide failures. |
| May 17 | Family Priorities Ephesians 5:6-16 Time-starved and bombarded with culture’s agenda, families need a spiritual compass. |
| May 24 | Family Boundaries Luke 8:19-21 In the family, we learn caring for others and caring for self. |
| May 31 | Pentecost Sunday Rivers of Living Water John 7:37-39 The Holy Spirit continually empowers and refreshes. |
| June 7 | Morning Has Broken Genesis 1:1-5; 2:1-3 In the midst of life’s challenges, we need to remember that morning has broken — God is still in control, guiding and providing. |
| June 14 | Like Sheep Without a Shepherd Matthew 9:35-38 Preaching: Hannah Coe |
| June 21 | Cost and Commitment Matthew 10:34-39 |
| June 28 | Why Good Works Won’t Save Us Romans 3:23-24; 6:23 The gospel is not what we can do for God; it’s what God has done for us in Christ. |
| July 5 | A Prayer for the Nations Psalm 33 The sovereign rule of God is above every nation. |
| July 12 | Extravagant Sowing Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Sharing the Good News must be intentional and excessive. |
| July 19 | Wherever I Go, God Is Psalm 139:1-18, 22-24 |
| July 26 | Nothing Will Separate Us Romans 8:26-39 |
| August 2 | Serving Generously Matthew 14:13-21 When Christ is our source and others are our focus, God always provides abundantly. |
| August 9 | Savoring God’s Presence Psalm 105:1-4 God’s presence is not a feeling but a reality we intentionally seek. Preaching: Hannah Coe |
| August 16 | The Gift of Gifted People Romans 12:1-8 When we are committed to the Lordship of Christ, the church has all the gifted people we need. Preaching: Melissa Hatfield |
| August 23 | Together Psalm 133 (Lord’s Supper will be observed) God’s people cherish the rich privilege of fellowship. |
| Unhindered — See What Love Can Do August 30 – September 20 |
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| August 30 | A Dry and Dusty Road Acts 8:26-38 When the church is open to the Spirit, old barriers disappear. |
| September 6 | The Damascus Road Acts 9:1-9 Conversion happens when we see the depth and ugliness of our hatred. |
| September 13 | A Street Called Straight Acts 9:10-22 When we each do our part, God’s love will be unhindered. Preaching: Hannah Coe |
| September 20 | A Knock at Midnight Acts 12:1-17 When obstacles hinder God’s work, the church prays. |
| September 27 | The Liberating Word of God Exodus 20:1-20 God’s commandments free us; they do not imprison us. |
| October 4 | The Gospel of Christ in a Purple Church Philippians 2:1-5; 3:20 Being in Christ forms our highest identity and deepest unity. Lord’s Supper served (More about the Lord’s Supper) |
| October 11 | When We’re Weary and Lost Psalm 23 God’s grace finds us and feeds us. Preaching: Melissa Hatfield |
| The Lord’s Supper October 18 – November 1 |
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| October 18 | The Lord’s Supper: What and Why? 1 Corinthians 11:17-29 |
| October 25 | The Lord’s Supper: Who and How? 1 Corinthians 11:17-29 |
| November 1 | The Lord’s Supper: Let’s Eat! 1 Corinthians 11:17-29 Lord’s Supper served (More about the Lord’s Supper) |
| Our Stuff/God’s Stuff November 8-15 |
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| November 8 | True Treasure Matthew 6:24-33 Jesus continually calls us to sort our priorities and live for what counts. |
| November 15 | Inconsistent Generosity Matthew 23:23-24 Jesus challenges us to have generous attitudes as well as generous wallets. |
| November 22 | “Thanks” Is Always the Password Psalm 100 Gratitude and praise are at the heart of all true worship. Preaching: Hannah Coe |
| Advent Sermon Series: Gifts That Last November 29 – December 20 |
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| November 29 | (Advent 1) Hope Romans 15:7-13 |
| December 6 | (Advent 2) Christmas Musical Adult Choir and Orchestra |
| December 13 | (Advent 3) Joy Philippians 4:4-5 |
| December 20 | (Advent 4) Peace Colossians 3:15-17 Preaching: Melissa Hatfield |
| December 27 | Learning to See Ourselves the Way God Sees Us Isaiah 62:1-4 By transforming grace, God sees us as beautiful and worth loving. |