TFRC Sermons

Pastor Chuck Swoboda reminds us to build off our past as we look to our future, and to always keep the next generation in mind in our ministries. Genesis 17:1-8

Pastor Chuck Swoboda uses Paul's example from 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 to encourage us to bridge gaps and form impactful relationships when engaging unbelievers.

Brett Vriesman examines the transformations of both Saul and Ananias in Acts 9:10-19, looking at what our own lives can look at when transformed by Jesus.

Pastor Chuck Swoboda further explores TFRC's new vision and direction - encouraging the church to be a place where unbelievers belong and area accepted, so that they can come to their own faith in Jesus. Mark 2:13-17

Pastor Chuck Swoboda challenges the church to model the love of God in being a place for the lost and broken to find peace and healing through Christ and community. 1 John 4:14-21

Brett Vriesman looks at the second directive behind TFRC's new vision and mission statement, challenging us corporately and individually to more regularly seek guidance from the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:16-26

Pastor Chuck Swoboda introduces the 8 directives attached to TFRC's new vision and direction with a study of Biblical Obedience. (Matthew 4:1-4)

Pastor Chuck Swoboda unveils TFRC's new vision statement. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Labor day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. We move from one season to another. After the Israelites eat some of the food from the promised land, the manna which they received every day for the previous 40 years stops. And just as Moses led the Israelites into one new season of their lives, Joshua will lead them into another. Joshua 5:10-15

Brett Vriesman looks at the importance of relying on God for provision, just as the Israelites found in the desert (Exodus 16:11-18).

Pastor Chuck Swoboda encourages us to lean less on knowing God's full plan, and to instead trust that He is with us and leading our steps. Numbers 9:15-23

Pastor Jon Opgenorth, President of Words of Hope, joins us to talk about the power of the Gospel, especially as it plays out in Words of Hope's mission in Iran. Acts 11:19-30

Pastor Chuck Swoboda examines the the community that develops on the journey, just as the Israelites found on their journey to the Promised Land. As we get ready for what God has next for us, are we ready to become closer as a community? Exodus 12:31-39

Pastor Chuck Swoboda begins our August sermon series, "Road Trip," with a study of Exodus 3:16-17. In order to go anywhere, you have to know two things: Where you are and where you are going. Do you know where you are in your faith journey? Do you know where God wants to take you? After you have answered those two questions, you then need to ask, “Am I willing to get on board?”

Pastor Chuck Swoboda preaches about allowing space in our lives for God encounters, looking at Abraham's encounter in Genesis 18:1-10

Reverend Bob Abel, Director of Staff & Pastoral Care for Remember Nhu, shares stories of the impact that organization is having saving children from the sex trafficking industry. Luke 4:14-21.

Brett Vriesman looks at what the story of Jonah reveals to us about God's character. Jonah 4:5-11

Pastor Chuck Swoboda preaches about how we react when the pressure is on, reflecting on the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego found in Daniel 3:16-28

Pastor Chuck Swoboda preaches about the importance of impressing faith in Jesus on our kids using Jesus' words in Mark 10:13-16.

Brett Vriesman explores Deuteronomy 6:4-9, addressing the responsibility of parents in impressing our faith on our children.

Pastor Chuck Swoboda talks about the ongoing callings from God starting when we're kids, just like Samuel (1 Samuel 3:1-11)

Pastor Chuck Swoboda opens our "What About the Kids" series looking at why Kids Matter in the Kingdom of God, using Matthew 18:1-6

Pastor Chuck Swoboda preaches from Matthew 8:5-13

Director of Youth, Brett Vriesman, preaches about including God in our future planning using three guidelines found in James 4:13-17

Pastor Chuck Swoboda uses Ephesians 2:19-22 to explain why membership matters - that without the community, we cannot fulfill our purpose in the faith.