Scripture: Jeremiah

Waiting is part of life, but how we wait matters. As Christians, we are waiting for Jesus to return, just as farmers wait for the rain. James reminds us that a good farmer doesn’t just sit around—he works while he waits. He prepares his fields, tends his crops,…

Why do we sing? Well, it’s what we do while all the latecomers are getting in and situated, right?. And also, it’s the filler between Sunday School and the message. Or is it more than that? And while singing in church is important, it certainly isn’t the only place…

Sonny challenges us to think deeply about what it means to be a good citizen—not just of our country but of God’s kingdom. He begins by reflecting on the complexity of politics and the temptation to place our hope in human leaders. Yet, he reminds us that as…

This sermon delves into the Old Testament story of Jonah, emphasizing its relevance and parallels to our lives today. Jonah, a prophet with a flawed attitude, struggled with obedience to God’s commands and often acted selfishly, much like we do. The sermon explores the historical and allegorical aspects…

In this sermon, Sonny begins by lightheartedly sharing how his children, Heidi and Jeremy, humorously critique his tendency to give extensive overviews of biblical stories. Today, he ambitiously plans to tell the story of the entire Bible, emphasizing that the Bible is God’s story—His story. Sonny highlights that…

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…

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…

Christians have different opinions on how to live in the world but it is important to remember that God’s kingdom is more important. Daniel and his friends were taken to a foreign country and did not change their beliefs even when the king ordered them to, and God…