Speaker: Merle Yoder

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…

In this message, Merle is beginning a book study from I Timothy. Why Timothy? So, let’s dig into I Timothy and be encouraged!

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…

“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…

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 look at the importance of having good character, especially for leaders in our church called elders. We shouldn’t just focus on what tasks they can do, but on the kind of person they are. The example of a shepherd herding his sheep shows how…

In the sermon, the captivating story of Elijah, known as the Prophet of Fire, was shared. Through Elijah’s encounters with fire, important lessons were learned about making firm choices, avoiding idolatry, and seeking God’s guidance during challenging times. Elijah’s triumphs and struggles served as a reminder that even…

The message centers on the story of Absalom and cautions against self-centered ambitions like power, pleasure, and riches. It underscores the importance of making wise choices and not wasting time on the wrong pursuits. Examples of individuals driven by a lust for power are highlighted, emphasizing the negative…