TFRC Sermons

Jesus' resurrection restores our identity in Him and our purpose in God's plan, just as it did to Peter in John 21:15-17. Pastor Chuck Swoboda brings a message of hope and restoration on this Easter Sunday.

Pastor Chuck Swoboda reflects on the sense of loss the night Jesus died, and how despite our sense of loss, we can re-center our faith around the communion table.

Luke 19:28-44 tells the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem as the King that the Jews didn't expect. Brett Vriesman examines the humility of our true King and encourages us to re-examine how we see Christ in our own lives.

The Transfiguration was undoubtedly a monumental moment for Peter, James and John to witness. But what was Jesus teaching them by allowing them to witness it? Pastor Chuck explores Matthew 17:1-9.

Jesus sent out his disciples with nothing more than a staff and the clothes on their backs. While they did the work he called them to, they were forced to rely on Him for provision. Mark 6:16-23

Pastor Chuck Swoboda examines Jesus' encounter with a leprous man in Luke 5:12-16. He reminds us that when we do the work God calls us to, we too might encounter ugliness, but Jesus shows us how to handle that with compassion.

Pastor Chuck Swoboda preaches from Luke 9:10-17. Just like the disciples on the hill feeding the 5000, when God performs wonders, it's time for us to get to work.

Pastor Chuck Swoboda reflects on Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness as we enter the Lenten season, and reminds us of the meaning of sacrificing something during the 40 days before Easter. Matthew 4:1-11

Pastor Chuck Swoboda reminds us to weigh what is pleasing to us against what is pleasing to God. Esther 1:1-8

Pastor Chuck Swoboda explores Philippians 2:1-4 and reminds us to put down our own egos in favor of unity of the body of Christ and lifting up our brothers and sisters.

Brett Vriesman gives us 4 things to rework in our attitudes to avoid the negative impact of holding a grudge. Genesis 4:3-8

Pastor Chuck Swoboda preaches from Luke 12:13-21

Pastor Chuck Swoboda reviews the fierce faith of the old testament heroes found in Hebrews 11:32-40. He also reminds the TFRC community of the faith found in our own church over the past 45 years and encourages us to live our own lives in the same way.

Pastor Chuck Swoboda preaches about the generational impact our faith can have. Hebrews 11:20-31

Brett Vriesman reminds us to rely on the unbreakable promises of God as we look ahead in faith. Hebrews 11:8-19

Pastor Chuck Swoboda opens our January sermon series - Famous Faith - reminding us of the importance of being faithful to God despite not seeing Him face-to-face. Hebrews 11:1-7

Pastor Chuck Swoboda encourages us to focus on what we have to look forward to in the new year. 2 Kings 2:9-18.

Brett Vriesman encourages us to look up and face the obstacles in our lives with the strength we find in God. Psalm 121

Pastor Chuck Swoboda explores the history and importance of Bethlehem as God's chosen place to bring Jesus to the world as a baby. Micah 5:2-3

Pastor Chuck Swoboda explores the ancestry of Jesus found in the line of Judah (the first to offer his own life for someone else's). Genesis 49:8-12

Guest speaker Devin Rook preaches about the Love of God found in the gift of Jesus Christ being sent as a child to save us. Isaiah 9:6-7

Pastor Chuck Swoboda steps us into the Advent season looking at the origins of the Gospel. This week he looks at the curse that required Jesus' earthly birth, life and sacrifice in the first place. Genesis 3:8-15

Brett Vriesman reminds us to stay focused on Jesus as we embark on the notoriously busy holiday season. Luke 10:38-42

As we prepare to welcome new members, Pastor Chuck Swoboda looks through the lens of Acts 2:42-47 to examine what it takes to be a healthy church community.

Pastor Chuck Swoboda finishes our sermon series about the 8 directives behind our new vision, reminding us that God's Kingdom is always growing. And because of the Gospel, we are constantly growing in faith and ministry. Matthew 13:31-33