Scripture: Mark

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

In this sermon, we explore the captivating story of King Saul from the book of 1 Samuel. Saul had a profound fear of man and craved approval from others. We begin with the account of Saul’s sons behaving corruptly, which prompts the Israelites to request a king. God…

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…

Have you ever wondered (even subconsciously) whether God knows and cares about what is going on in our lives?  Matthew 10, verses 29-31 should settle the question for us. If God knows when a sparrow falls and has the hairs of our head numbered, shouldn’t we expect that…

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…