Pleasant Valley Church Sermons

As we continue our series through the Parables of Jesus, Pastor Jesse explores one of Jesus’ most well-known parables: The Prodigal Son. While much of the attention is often placed on the younger son, this message takes a closer look at the older son. Through his story, we discover that the two brothers may have [...]

Pastor Dion continues our Parables of Jesus series by exploring the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. Beginning with Peter’s question about how often we should forgive, Jesus challenges us to go beyond keeping count and instead live lives marked by continual forgiveness. Because we have received such incredible forgiveness through Christ, we are called, as [...]

Pastor Dion opens a new series exploring the Parables of Jesus. Beginning with the parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders, we are encouraged to do more than simply hear the words of Jesus. Through the example of the wise builder, we are challenged to put His words into practice and to build our lives [...]

Darren Plett asks a question this morning that is based on Deuteronomy 11:18, 'Describe God's presence in your life.' The rest of the morning is spent unpacking different truths and ideas regarding God's Presence.

Today marks the beginning of two weeks of Living Fountain Bible Camp running on Longbow Lake, near Kenora. As our camp program kicks off, Pastor Jesse takes the opportunity to look back on the ways that camp helped to form his own faith life. While doing so, Pastor Jesse compares the ways that Church and [...]

We come to Samson, the final Judge in our series through the book of Judges. The story of Samson shows us what happens when we live our lives according to our own eyes, rather than fixing our eyes on Jesus.

The Sr. Youth group is back from their Mission Trip to Kansas City. This morning we have the privilege of hearing a report from the students who were on the trip. The members of the group were: Dion Plett, Jayden Bartel, Esther Hiebert, Hannah Rempel, Oliver Siemens, Damen Doell, Lane Groening, Bryce Ginter, Hayden Siemens, [...]

Pastor Jesse continues our series walking through the book of Judges. As we get into the story of Jephthah, Pastor Jesse raises the question, 'What if our view of God has been formed with errors?'

We come to the story of Gideon in the book of Judges. Through this story, Pastor Dion reminds us that although God's ways don't always make sense to us, his ways are higher and greater than our own. We are also challenged to look to the cross as a reminder that the Lord is with [...]

This morning we have 3 families dedicating their newborns in front of friends and family. As they do so, Pastor Jesse uses Judges 2:10 to speak of the importance of intentionally passing on our faith to the next generations.

Pastor Jesse continues walking us through the book of Judges. This week we are introduced to 3 different people, each of whom can connect with us in some way. Deborah teaches us to continue to be faithful where we are at. Barak teaches us to trust God without conditions. Jael teaches us to take hold [...]

Our regular rhythm is altered this morning to make room to promote Missions! 10 different members of our Church family share short impact stories from mission organizations they have been involved in over the past year or so. Listen along as they share their heart for the different organizations and people they work with. Through [...]

Pastor Jesse explores the story of Judge Ehud found in Judges 3. Remembering that small compromises lead to large problems, and that each judge points to Jesus in some way, Pastor Jesse draws out 2 spiritual lessons to take away from the somewhat disturbing story.

Pastor Dion opens a new series in which we will be going through the book of Judges. Pastor Dion shares a few lessons that we can learn from this book, and to look out for as we work our way through the stories of the different Judges.

Pastor Jesse shares a short devotional about how the Bible speaks of Mother's. He shares of the characteristics of Mother's that are fully, and perfectly displayed through God.

As we come out of a more dark and heavy series titled 'Songs of Lament,' Pastor Jesse turns the page to the next Psalm, Psalm 23. A well known Psalm which focuses on the Lord as, The Good Shepherd. Pastor Jesse draws out 6 truths and parallel lines from this Psalm, and the teachings of [...]

Pastor Jesse continues our Songs of Lament series taking us to Psalm 22. This Psalm is known as the Psalm of the Cross, because of the words echoed by Jesus years later while on the cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Pastor Jesse draws out the truths from this Psalm which [...]

Kendall Schmitke continues our Songs of Lament series by looking at Psalm 88. Of the many Psalms of Lament, Psalm 88 is the only one that doesn't pivot. Kendall shares with us that we should share all our thoughts with God, that is the kind of relationship God desires to have with us.

Coming out of Easter and our series titled, 'Songs of Ascent,' in which we journeyed upward toward Jerusalem, and celebrated Jesus' death and resurrection, Pastor Jesse opens a new series called, 'Songs of Lament.' In this series we recognize that not everyone always feels like celebrating. Life can be tough sometimes, and the Psalms do [...]

He Has Risen! Today, on Easter Sunday, we rejoice in the empty tomb and the victory of Jesus over death. Pastor Jesse explores the moment when Mary Magdalene mistakes the risen Jesus for a gardener and how it draws us back to the story of creation in the Garden of Eden.

As we close our 'Songs of Ascent' series this morning, on Palm Sunday, Pastor Dion speaks of the ways that these Psalms challenge believers to live in unity with one another, and to bless the Lord. This week, as we remember what Jesus has done for us, let us spend time praising him for his [...]

Pastor Jesse continues our series through the Psalms of Ascent by looking at Psalm 130. This Psalm comes from the depths, from a recognition of the weight of our sins. As we continue journeying toward Easter, Pastor Jesse shares that we can only truly understand our need for salvation when we recognize the depth of [...]

Pastor Jesse gives a devotional from Psalm 125, as he ties together this Psalm of ascent with our baptism service. A valuable reminder for all of us is found in this Psalm, as the unshakeable mountains surrounded Jerusalem, so the Lord's presence surrounds us.

Guest Speaker Joan Van der Linde joins us this morning as we continue journeying through the Songs of Ascent as we walk towards Easter. Joan speaks from Psalm 123-124, as she ties in the important truths from these chapters to her own life as well as her Ministry of Finishing Well.

Pastor Dion continues our series through the Psalms of Ascent by looking at Psalm 121. This Psalm is filled with reminders for us, that our God who never sleeps is our helper and keeper both now and forevermore.

As we enter into the season of Lent, Pastor Jesse opens up a new series titled 'Songs of Ascent'. During this series we will intentionally be walking towards Easter by looking at the Psalms titled Songs of Ascent found from Psalm 120-134.

Pastor Jesse continues our 'Becoming' series by talking about the desire that is within all of us to belong. Pastor Jesse uses the image of sand being transformed into glass to show how many can become one. We see how this happens in the Church as well.

Guest speaker Anthony Reimer from Avant Missions joins us today to share about the work Avant Missions is doing, to update us on EMC missions around the world, and to share from God's word. Anthony uses the story of Gideon to show how God can use ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

Darren Plett continues our series by looking at the ways in which believers go from weak to strong. In doing so, Darren asks the question, "Is weakness really weakness?"

We continue our Becoming series this morning as Pastor Jesse shares ways in which we are transformed from old to new.

A New Year can be filled with thoughts of transformation, or resolutions. Pastor Jesse begins the new year by talking about Becoming. This is not an additional set of new years resolutions or a self-improvement checklist. Rather, as we start the new year, Pastor Jesse reminds us of the promises that God has made that [...]

Darren Plett continues our series by looking at the promise given to David of a 'Forever King' to come from his line. Jesus fulfills this promise when he comes to be with us, although it is much different than many were expecting. We are left with a question, "Is Jesus the 'Forever King' in your [...]

We continue to walk closer to Christmas while looking at the promises made throughout the Old Testament, which Jesus comes to keep. This week, Pastor Jesse speaks of the promise that Jesus fulfilled to bring light into the darkness.

Tyson Ginter continues our Advent series by looking at God's promises to Abraham which are known as the Abrahamic Covenant. Through Christmas, through Jesus coming into the world, we see the promises that God made to Abraham continuing to be fulfilled.

This Sunday, Pastor Dion introduces our Advent sermon series titled, "Promise Keeper." Throughout the Advent season we will be exploring the ways in which Christmas keeps God's biggest promises. This week we go all the way back to Genesis and look at the first promise given by God.

We conclude our series in 1 Peter with Pastor Jesse highlighting the important points that Peter is reemphasizing in the last chapter of this book.

We continue to work our way through the book of 1 Peter. This week, Pastor Jesse highlights the ways in which we can live and praise God in the midst of suffering here on earth.

Pastor Jesse continues to lead us through the book of 1 Peter. This week we look at what it means to submit for the Lord's sake.

This week, Pastor Jesse continues leading us through the book of 1 Peter. Pastor Jesse draws out the truth that we are called to live as a 'Royal Priesthood' with Jesus as our cornerstone, and leaves us with a few ways in which we can practically live that out.

Pastor Dion continues our series in the book of 1 Peter by looking at the ways in which we as 'Elect Exiles' are called to live here on earth in preparation for our promised salvation which is yet to be fulfilled. By looking at 1 Peter 1:13-2:3, Pastor Dion draws out 5 ways in which [...]

Pastor Jesse opens up a new series this week titled, "Elect Exiles." In this series we will walk through the book of 1 Peter and explore lessons we can learn from Peter, as he writes to Elect Exiles who were scattered throughout the Roman provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia.

This week, Pastor Jesse wraps up our series 'Small words, Big Truth' by looking at the most fitting closing word, Amen. Pastor Jesse draws out 3 lessons we can learn from the word Amen, found throughout scripture.

Pastor Dion keeps going with our series looking at 'Small words, Big truth.' This week we look at the word Today. There are several lessons we can learn from this word that call us to action Today.

We continue in our 'Small Words, Big Truth' series, this week looking at the word IF. Pastor Jesse shares many different examples of the word 'IF' found throughout scripture and presents different lessons that this word of choice can teach us.

Pastor Jesse continues our series looking at small words throughout the Bible that offer big truths. Today we are challenged to ask the question in our own lives, "How does, 'But God,' change our perspective?"

Pastor Jesse opens up a new series in which we will be exploring 'Small Words' that are used throughout the Bible that can help us learn 'Big Truths'. We begin by looking at the word Therefore. Pastor Jesse explores the truths that we should take note of when we see this word in our Bibles.

Pastor Dion builds off of the theme from the Rosenort Summer Festival Church service message talking about "The Ordinary," and ties it back in to "The Mission" from 2 weeks ago. 3 points are raised from Acts 4 to encourage us, as ordinary people to be ready to be a part of God's extraordinary mission.

Over the past 2 weeks, the Rosenort Churches have worked together to put on another year of Living Fountain Bible Camp at Longbow Lake Camp in Ontario. This morning, Pastor Dion along with the help of a few others share some of the highlights of camp, along with a challenge to be "Doers" of the [...]

Recently we have been exploring the topic and the question of, "Where Is God?" This morning Darren Plett shifts the question one more time, and asks "Where Am I?" If God is in these different places and we can find him in these different ways, where am I in the mix?

Pastor Jesse speaks this morning about Prayer. He shares 3 things that prayer does in and around us. We then close our service in a time of prayer for Living Fountain Bible Camp, which is kicking off tomorrow.