He Loves His Own
by Sonny Yoder on April 7th, 2024
This sermon focuses on John 13, where Jesus demonstrates servant leadership by washing his disciples’ feet before his crucifixion. It emphasizes the theme of love, highlighting Jesus’ sacrificial love for his disciples and for humanity. Through the act of feet washing, Jesus teaches humility, service, and the importance…
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…
Jesus on His Way to Jerusalem to Drink the Bitter Cup
by Sonny Yoder on October 29th, 2023
In this sermon, Sonny talks about a passage from the book of Isaiah in the Bible. Sonny discusses how Jesus is like a personal teacher to us and how he needed his father’s instructions every day. Sonny also tells a story about a teacher who was able to…
Grace
by Merle Yoder on October 22nd, 2023
“Grace,” it’s a much-mentioned theme in the New Testament, mentioned about 130 times depending on the translation. The Apostle Paul begins and ends each one of his epistles with the blessing of grace. With this many mentions, grace must be a pretty important concept. Justice and mercy were…
The Suffering Servant
by Sonny Yoder on October 8th, 2023
Sonny discusses the Book of Isaiah and its portrayal of God’s character, works, and dealings with humanity and nations. He emphasizes the themes of repentance, forgiveness, judgment, restoration, and redemption in the book. Sonny also highlights the recurring theme of peace and the significance of the suffering Savior.…
A Church of the World or a Church of the Word
by Sonny Yoder on September 24th, 2023
In this sermon, Sonny begins by discussing the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany and how he convinced the German people, including church leaders, to pledge their allegiance to him. This allegiance eventually led to the mistreatment and persecution of the Jews, and the Christian church largely remained…
Role of an Elder
by Sonny Yoder on August 13th, 2023
We believe that being an elder in the church is a special job that God gives to certain people. We know that God gives these elders special gifts to help them do their job well. They are like helpers and leaders for everyone in the church. We also…
Technology - The Effects of Screen Time and Social Media
on June 14th, 2023
The topic explores the addictive nature of smartphones and how they can detrimentally influence our lives. It highlights ways in which phones are changing us, including neglecting others, craving instant approval, and losing our literacy. We need to prioritize our relationship with God, seek His approval instead of…