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…
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…
The Dark Side of the Christmas Story
by Merle Yoder on December 17th, 2023
You ask, “What do you mean, Christmas has a “dark side”? You say, “Just when we are gearing up for a holly, jolly Christmas, and here comes Merle bringing a downer into the picture?” Actually, what we want to meditate on this morning is this: while the Christmas…
What Shall We Do With Anger?
by Merle Yoder on November 19th, 2023
Are you feeling angry at the moment? Or maybe yesterday? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Or maybe you will say, “I’ve never had a problem with anger.” Ummm, have you ever had a problem with lying?? If there really is someone out there who has never…
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…
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…