Weekly Sermons

Date: Jun 14, 2026Category: SermonSeries: Meeting Ourselves: A Study of the ParablesSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 13:34-35, Matthew 13:51-52, Isaiah 6:9-10The first study in an eight study series on Jesus' parables given in the new testament. Why did he teach in parables? Why study the parables? How should we best use these parables? They are effective in learning, living and sharing the truth!

On Joy, Peace and HumilityDate: Jun 07, 2026Category: SermonSpeaker: Gary TaylorPassages: Romans 15:13, Luke 1:30-33, Luke 1:46-56

Date: May 31, 2026Category: SermonSeries: A Study on GraceSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: John 12:24, Hebrews 4:15-16, Hebrews 10:19-22, Hebrews 7:24-25, Acts 20:32, Romans 15:4-5, Ephesians 6:17God has provided four means of taking possession of grace; Prayer, His Word, Submission, and Ministry.

Date: May 24, 2026Category: SermonSeries: A Study on GraceSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: Ephesians 3:8, Romans 12:6, 2 Corinthians 4:1, 1 Corinthians 15:9-10, Isaiah 41:14-15, 1 Thessalonians 2:8, 2 Corinthians 8:1-14, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 11:35I am a Christian by grace; I have ministry by grace. 1. God (1) saves us by His grace and (2) transforms us more and more into the likeness of Jesus by His grace.2. In all our trials and afflictions, He (3) sustains and (4) strengthens us by His grace.3. Then, He (5) calls us by grace to performs our own unique function within the Body of Christ.4. Then, by grace, He gives to each of us the (6) spiritual gifts necessary to fulfill our calling.5. As we serve Him, He makes that (7) service acceptable to Himself by grace and then (8) rewards us by grace!

Date: May 17, 2026Category: SermonSeries: A Study on GraceSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, Deuteronomy 8:2-3, Exodus 16:16-21, 2 Timothy 2:1We are familiar with the aspect of grace that is "unmerited favor." We sometimes forget that it is also God's divine assistance through the Holy Spirit. We need a thorn in the flesh of our own; need to beware of the pride of self-sufficiency; understand the sufficiency of grace; and remember to reach out and take the assistance of grace.

Date: May 10, 2026Category: SermonSeries: A Study on GraceSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13, Romans 14:5, Romans 14:3, Mark 2:27, Galatians 1:10Today's form of legalism could be defined as anything we do (or don't do) in order to earn favor with God. It insists on conformity to man-made religious rules and requirements. Points of focus include the building of "fences", contending with differences of opinions, elevation of spiritual disciplines over God's laws, excessive concern over what others think above God's view, contending with controlling personalities above God's word; the need to serve one another in love as directed in Galatians 5:13. We need to navigate the road of God's Grace which is paved by "Law, Liberty & Love" - while keeping out of the ditches on either side bounded by legalism and license.

Date: May 03, 2026Category: SermonSeries: A Study on GraceSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: Hebrews 10:9-10Christ is our holiness; we died to the ceremonial law but have the law of God written on our hearts; we are to be growing in Christ-likeness.

Date: Apr 26, 2026Category: SermonSeries: A Study on GraceSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: John 14:15-23, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 2:14-16, Romans 7:22-25It was not the law that Jesus abolished, but our emnity with the law.

Date: Apr 19, 2026Category: SermonSeries: A Study on GraceSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Jude 1:4, Romans 12:1-2, Romans 4:7-8, Genesis 39:9, 2 Corinthians 7:1The Grace of God can be misunderstood and abused; we need to refrain from adding legalism to Grace, and need to be gripped by the generosity of God's grace, and to respond out of a spirit of gratitude rather than a sense of duty. We need to be compelled by love and reverence.

Date: Apr 12, 2026Category: SermonSeries: A Study on GraceSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: Matthew 20:15Entitlement runs afoul of God's Grace. We can never obligate God to bless us through works. We cannot give anything to God that he has not first given us. God dispenses blessings and He chooses. God is gracious and generous.

Date: Apr 05, 2026Category: SermonSeries: Easter's Renewing, Resourcing and Reshaping the Church for MissionSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: 1 Peter 1:3, John 14:1-3, John 20:17, 1 Corinthians 5:7-8, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 13:9-12Easter is about living what we profess; so is the Church. The Resurrection brings renewing and reshaping to six aspects of our lives; new Birth and Baptism, Communion, Prayer, Scripture, Holiness and Love. Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life.

Date: Mar 29, 2026Category: SermonSeries: Easter's Renewing, Resourcing and Reshaping the Church for MissionSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: Matthew 28:16-17, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 24:13, Luke 24:30-39, Luke 24:45-49, Acts 1:8, Colossians 2:12We are to be an "Easter" people - people of the Resurrection.

Date: Mar 22, 2026Category: SermonSeries: A Study on GraceSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: Romans 8:32, Matthew 20:1-16

Date: Mar 15, 2026Category: SermonSeries: A Study on GraceSpeaker: Ed NiswenderThe contrast of our sin versus God's Grace.

Date: Mar 08, 2026Category: SermonSeries: A Study on GraceSpeaker: Ed NiswenderGod's offer of Grace; are we going our own way; grace provides a remedy, a cleansing, satisfaction of God's justice, cancels a debt we cannot pay. It can't be earned by our merits anymore than it can be forfeited by our demerits. To the extent that you are clinging to any vestige of self-righteousness, to that degree you are not living by the Grace of God in your life.

Date: Mar 01, 2026Category: SermonSeries: A Study on GraceSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: Galatians 3:3, Romans 3:10-12, Isaiah 64:6, Ephesians 2:1-9The first in a series of study on the matter of God's Grace, when contrasted against our performance and works.Special Music: Rod and Paula Carlson "Wonderful, Merciful Savior"

Date: Feb 22, 2026Category: SermonSeries: Fellowship with the Word of Life: A Study of I JohnSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: 1 John 5:13-20

Date: Feb 15, 2026Series: Fellowship with the Word of Life: A Study of I JohnSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: 1 John 5:6-12

Date: Feb 01, 2026Category: ResurrectionSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: Mark 14:22-26

Date: Jan 25, 2026Category: Christian LivingSeries: Fellowship with the Word of Life: A Study of I JohnSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: 1 John 4:13-21

Congregational Meeting 01/18/26. Elders Myles Jensen, Jay Kernan, Gary Taylor presiding.

Date: Jan 18, 2026Category: Christian LivingSeries: Fellowship with the Word of Life: A Study of I JohnSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: 1 John 4:7-12

Date: Jan 11, 2026Category: Christian LivingSeries: Fellowship with the Word of Life: A Study of I JohnSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: 1 John 3:19-24

Date: Jan 04, 2026Category: Christian LivingSeries: Fellowship with the Word of Life: A Study of I JohnSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: 1 John 3:11-18

Date: Dec 28, 2025Category: Christian LivingSeries: Fellowship with the Word of Life: A Study of I JohnSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: 1 John 4:1-6

Date: Dec 21, 2025Category: GodSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: Malachi 4:2-6

Date: Dec 14, 2025Category: Christian LivingSeries: James 2Speaker: Chris WhitedPassages: James 5:1-20

Date: Nov 30, 2025Category: Christian LivingSeries: Fellowship with the Word of Life: A Study of I JohnSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: 1 John 3:1-6

Be True to What You AreDate: Dec 07, 2025Category: Christian LivingSeries: Fellowship with the Word of Life: A Study of I JohnSpeaker: Ed NiswenderPassages: 1 John 3:7-10