A Call to Prayer and Advice for Women
by Merle Yoder on March 3rd, 2024
Paul begins this chapter talking about prayer. How would you describe your prayer life as of late? Have we “devoted ourselves to prayer” as mentioned in Col. 4:2? Merle confessed that his prayer life lately could be described in three words, namely, “in the cracks.” And do we…
Spiritual Goals from Philippians
by Kendall Good on February 18th, 2024
In this message, Kendall reviews and discusses the themes and key verses from the book of Philippians chapters 3 and 4. The main focus is on spiritual goals for the year 2024. Kendall emphasizes the importance of having goals, both in life and in our spiritual journey. He…
1 Corinthians 11
by Sonny Yoder on February 11th, 2024
In this sermon, Sonny discusses 1 Corinthians 11, which deals with the topic of head coverings during worship. Sonny explores the various interpretations of the passage and the meanings assigned to the word “head.” He emphasizes the mutual dependence and respect between men and women, based on the…
What Are You Aiming for in 2024?
by Kendall Good on January 21st, 2024
This sermon focuses on the significance of having a clear aim or vision in life. Kendall explores the themes of humility, unity, and joy found in the book of Philippians. He emphasizes the importance of adopting the mindset of Christ and serving others. The sermon concludes with a…
Covenant in the Heart
by Merle Yoder on November 12th, 2023
We have “Covenant” in our church name; what does it mean to us? Is it just a nice sounding name on the church sign and website? One thing we need to decide right up front is whether God’s promise in Jeremiah (repeated in Hebrews 10) includes us as…
Eager to Do What is Good
by Sonny Yoder on November 5th, 2023
In the letter to Titus, the apostle Paul writes about the importance of doing good. He emphasizes that being good is not about earning our salvation, but about living a life of kindness and love. Paul teaches that it is through the grace of God that we are…
The Vision and Mission of the Church
by Merle Yoder on September 10th, 2023
In this sermon, we delve into the vision and mission of the church. Sometimes we lose sight of what the church is meant to be, which can lead to hurt and confusion within the church community. We tend to associate vision with big programs and corporate terms, but…
The Problem - The Solution
by Sonny Yoder on June 11th, 2023
This sermon is all about embracing diversity in the church and not shying away from our differences. While it’s natural to hang out with people like us, it’s not in the spirit of the church to exclude others. Let’s look at a story from the Book of Acts…
The Prevailing Word of God
by Jonathan Lee on March 20th, 2023
In Ephesus, many people came to believe in God and changed their traditions after hearing Paul preach, even burning expensive books. A village was moved to follow God and give Him their best things, all thanks to the power of His Word. Let us pray for the strength…
God's Enduring Word (Part 2)
by Paul Emerson on January 29th, 2023
It is important to read the Bible and understand it in our own language in order to live a godly life. The King James Version remains popular in churches today, but simpler words help kids understand it better. Conservative Anabaptists think it is important to change the words…