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September 13, 2026 VISION SUNDAY: Fruit That Will Last John 15:1-17 God calls us to bear fruit for His glory. Actually, He calls us to bear "a lot" of fruit for His glory. God's vision is that our lives, both collectively and individually, would bear much fruit... fruit that will last (v.16) That is both a reality check and a promise. Pastor Jim Rutherford

September 6, 2026 Topical Sermons of 2026: The Substance of Faith Hebrews 11:1-27 Faith is not a feeling, but an active trust rooted in the substance of reality.  What is most important is not the amount of faith we can muster, but the substance, authority, and trustworthiness of what (Who) we put our faith in. Pastor Brian Kolling

August 16, 2026 Renewing Your Mind: (Mental) Patterns and Strategies 2 Corinthians 10:1-6; Philippians 4 Your mental world has been shaped by specific things. What do you think those are? How do you (mentally) respond to life's ups and downs? What scripts play in your head about others, about yourself? Do you ever catch yourself (mentally) going too far into worse case scenarios? Assuming the worst on others? What is your plan/strategy to re-new your mental world?  Pastor Jim Rutherford

August 9, 2026 Re-Newing Your Mind: (Mental) Exposure Romans 12:1-2; Proverbs 4:23; Ephesians 5 What do you let into your mental life? What do you try to keep out? What difference does it make? Are you too casual about letting darkness into your mind? Let's look at what God's Word says about this.  Pastor Jim Rutherford

August 2, 2026 Re-Newing Your Mind: Sorting Out Our (Mental) World Romans 12:1-2 Pastor Jim Rutherford

July 26, 2026 Topical Sermons of 2026: One New Humanity Ephesians 2:11-20 Matt Styles; Campus Pastor at USF

July 19, 2026 It's About Time Experiencing Jesus' Grace and Truth John 1:1-17; Romans 5:1-21 Pastor Brian Kolling

July 12, 2026 All Filled Up: Grace, Truth, and Time John 1:14-17 Jesus is completely full of both Grace and Truth, which can seem like contradictory aspects of His character; but that is because we misunderstand Truth as a synonym for Law. When John says Jesus is full of Grace and Truth, He means that His unmerited favor is extended to our truest, deepest sin-stained selves. Pastor Brian Kolling

July 5, 2026 5 Attributes of God: All Love Hosea 1-3; Ephesians 2:1-10 This message will unpack the claim that God is all-loving from Scripture. Why is this attribute important to our daily lives? What are the practical implications for us to know and apply? Pastor Jim Rutherford

June 21, 2026 5 Attributes of God: All Good Exodus 33-34 This message will unpack the claim that God is all-good from Scripture. In other words, He has no element of immorality in His existence – all He does and wills is morally good. Why is this attribute important to our daily lives? What are the practical implications for us to know and apply? Pastor Jim Rutherford

June 14, 2026 5 Attributes of God All Wise Romans 11 & Job 28 This message will unpack the claim that God is all-wise from Scripture. Why is this attribute important to our daily lives? What are the practical implications for us to know and apply? Pastor Jim Rutherford

June 7, 2026 5 Attributes of God: All Powerful Isaiah 46:9-13 This message will unpack the claim that God is all-powerful or sovereign from Scripture. Why is this attribute important to our daily lives? What are the practical implications for us to know? Pastor Jim Rutherford

May 31, 2026 Topical Sermons of 2026 Cross the City The "All People" Good News Acts 11:19-30 "Cultural Christianity" has always been a threat to true Christianity. This was true in Acts 11 and true today. The "all-people" Good News transcends borders and ethnicity and creates a new family of the redeemed. Pastor Jim Rutherford

May 24, 2026 Just Wondering: Can't We Be Good Without God? Good question… we can try, but we will always fall short of even our own standards. But without God, who makes the standards for good? Think about it, without God, the standard and accountability for being good, falls into the hands of those that have the power to enforce it. Genesis 4:1-12; Luke 18:19 Pastor Jim Rutherford

May 17, 2026 Topical Sermon of 2026 Lingering in Sodom Genesis 19 A cautionary story about the importance of breaking free from the lure of status and of fitting in with the surrounding culture.  Dr. John Hiigel

May 10, 2026 A Humble Spirit Luke 1:26-38 A mother takes on many roles as she serves her family and children. In order to handle them all with grace, she, like Mary, must display a humble spirit that is open to God's call on her life. Pastor Jim Rutherford

May 3, 2026 Graduation Sunday: The One Thing Psalm 27 Pastor Brandon Johnson

April 26, 2026 Dealing With Doubt Luke 7:18-27 Pastor Jim Rutherford Doubt is something most of us wrestle with from time to time. Others find themselves stuck or stalled out in doubt. But what if we treat doubt as an opportunity to grow instead of a reason to plateau? 

April 19, 2026 Why We Are So Addicted. And How To Deal With It. 2 Peter 2:19 Addiction has taken a steep increase in the last 15 years. We sometimes joke about it, but things are changing and people are struggling. What is happening? This message will focus on WHY addiction is on the rise and give practical steps for recovery and prevention. Pastor Jim Rutherford

April 12, 2026 Topical Sermons of 2026: Called to Compassion Luke 9 & 14 As disciples of Jesus, we are called to have a compassionate posture toward our neighbors. We are called to see people as image bearers, worthy of compassion and generosity.  Pastor Jim Rutherford  

April 5, 2026 Resurrection Sunday PROCLAIM: Jesus Is Risen, So We GO! Luke 24 Pastor Jim Rutherford

March 29, 2026 PROCLAIM: He Wept Over It Luke 19:28-48 Pastor Jim Rutherford

March 22, 2026 PROCLAIM: Humble, Bold, Shameless Prayer Luke 11:1-13 Pastor Jim Rutherford

March 15, 2026 PROCLAIM: Jesus In Unexpected Places Luke 8:26-39 Pastor Jim Rutherford

March 8, 2026 PROCLAIM: Power, Fidelity, & Temptation Luke 4:1-13 Pastor Jim Rutherford

March 1, 2026 PROCLAIM: Prepare Your Heart For Jesus! Luke 3:1-20 Pastor Jim Rutherford

February 22, 2026 Topical Sermons of 2026 Spring Training - Focusing on what will last Hebrews 12:1-3; 1 Cor. 9:19-27 Pastor Brian Kolling

February 15, 2026 Battles Within: The Gift of Peace Colossians 3:5; Exodus 20; Ezekiel 14 Pastor Jim Rutherford

February 8, 2026 Battles Within: "Superiority"? Jonah 1-4; Luke 10:25-37 Pastor Jim Rutherford

February 1, 2026 Battles Within: Success & Achievement Mark 10:35-45; Eccl. 2:24-26; 3:9-14 Pastor Jim Rutherford

January 25, 2026 Battles Within: Money & Possessions Luke 12:13-21 Pastor Jim Rutherford

January 25, 2026 Battles Within: Romantic Love & Sex 1 Thess 4:3-8 Pastor Jim Rutherford

January 11, 2026 Battles Within: Havoc In Our Hearts Romans 1:24-25 Pastor Jim Rutherford

January 4, 2026 Topical Sermons of 2026 The Unwanted Virtue Romans 1:24-25 Pastor Brandon Johnson

December 28, 2025 God Is Faithful Simeon & Anna Luke 2:22-40 Pastor Jim Rutherford

December 24, 2025 God Is Faithful Jesus Is Born Pastor Jim Rutherford

December 14, 2025 God is Faithful: God's Timing Is Perfect Galatians 4:4 Pastor Jim Rutherford

December 7, 2025 SHINE: The "C" Word and Eternal Perspective Philippians 4:10-20 Pastor Jim Rutherford

November 30, 2025 SHINE: The Antidote For Anxiety Philippians 4:1-9 Pastor Jim Rutherford

November 23, 2025 SHINE Our Citizenship Is In Heaven, Right? Philippians 3:15-21 Pastor Jim Rutherford

November 15, 2025 SHINE: To KNOW Christ Is Worth Losing ALL Philippians 3:1-16 Pastor Jim Rutherford

November 9, 2025 SHINE: Philippians Series Called to Shine Philippians 2:1-18 Pastor Jim Rutherford

November 2, 2025 SHINE - Philippians Series Live A Humble Mindset Like Jesus Philippians 1:27-2:4 Pastor Jim Rutherford

October 26, 2025 SHINE - Philippians Series To Live Is Christ Philippians 1:12-26 Pastor Jim Rutherford

October 19, 2025 Disciple Now Weekend Pause, Pray, Point, Practice Matt Styles

October 12, 2025 SHINE - Philippians Series God Will Finish What He Started Philippians 1:1-11 Pastor Jim Rutherford

September 28, 2025 Hope & Boldness Life After Death 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Pastor Jim Rutherford

September 21, 2025 Hope & Boldness: Jars of Clay 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Pastor Jim Rutherford

September 14, 2025 Hope & Boldness: Emboldened, Transformed & Persevering 2 Corinthians 3:7 - 4:6 Pastor Jim Rutherford

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