Faith Center Message of the Week

Pastor Jared Ballenger visited Faith Center on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 for a "Rescue Sunday," where he educated our church family on how we can partner with the organization Destiny Rescue to rescue children from exploitation and trafficking. When the Church rises up, kids find freedom. Jared gives a sermon on how freedom affects our day to day lives AND how God using the freedom we find in...

This episode was recorded on Nov. 2, 2025.

In this sermon recoreded on Oct. 26, 2025, Pastor Joe Parks unpacks Felix's experience with the danger of delay in Acts 24, and how it applies to us today. How often do we say, “I’ll do it later”? Joe talks us through the real causes behind procrastination and Scripture-based moves that we can make to take us from delay to action, and from excuses to purpose.

This sermon was recorded on Sunday, October 19, 2025. In this message, Pastor Cathleen Parks unpacks Jesus's use of the word tharsei , which means to "be encouraged, take heart, or be of good cheer." That same encouragement still speaks to us today. When we feel ineffective, unseen, or like it’s over, Jesus reminds us that our story isn’t finished. He’s still beside us, still working...

This message was recorded on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Pastor Joe Parks draws wisdom from Acts 21:1-15 to explore what Paul's journey to Jerusalem can teach us about hearing God's voice. He still speaks to us today—we need to learn to hear and trust His Spirit leading us, even if it's through hardship. He always uses it and has a plan!

This message was recorded on October 5, 2025. What does it really mean to finish well in your walk with Jesus? In this message, Pastor Joe Parks talks about what we learn from Acts 20. He explores what it takes to keep going when it’s hard, to stay humble when it’s easy to drift, and to hold nothing back when following Jesus costs something. No matter where you are in your faith journey—at the sta...

This sermon was recorded on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Pastor Cathleen preaches about how true faith isn’t just about repentance, although that is VERY important—it’s about transformation. In Ephesus, Paul preached Jesus, and the Holy Spirit moved in power. People were healed, set free, and burned anything that tied them to darkness. Key quote: "The spiritual realm is real, but Jesus reigns,...

This sermon was recorded on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.

This sermon was recorded on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. Pastor Cathleen Parks continues "The Book of Acts" series with a message focused on the different types of responsibilities we are charged with in the Church. The responsibilities are based on what we learn from the Bereans, Athenians, and Thessalonians in Acts 17.

Pastor Joe Parks continues the series The Book of Acts with a message entitled "Singing in the Darkness." Paul, Silas, and Timothy's experience in prison is highlighted as an example of what it looks like to literally sing praises when everything around us seems dark. Listen to the sermon to hear an unpacking of an incredible biblical story that inspires us to keep the fiery faith th...

Guest speaker Merrilee Goins joined us in an interview-style sermon with Cathleen Parks. Merrilee began work in Peru in 1983 as a physician assistant in a clinic on a Bible translation center in the Amazon river basin. After 10 years at that location, she joined linguists who were reaching out to an uncontacted group in the jungle. In the year 2000, she became part of a team working to get the Scr...

Pastor Tom continues in the Book of Acts sermon series with Acts 15, focusing on salvation through faith and grace, the inclusion of Gentiles, and guidelines for unity. Using the disagreement between Paul and Barnabas as an example, Tom discusses how conflicts can lead to greater outreach and community strength.

This sermon was recorded on August 10, 2025. Pastor Joe Parks speaks on Acts chapter 14.

This sermon was recorded on August 17, 2025. Pastor Joe Parks talks about legacy and the impact his own mother had on his life.

This sermon was recorded on August 3, 2025. Pastor Joe Parks speaks on Acts chapter 13.

This sermon was recorded on July 27, 2025. In this message, Pastor Cathleen Parks shares a teaching titled "The Four Pillars", based on Acts 12:1–11. Using Peter’s imprisonment and miraculous escape, she explores how the Enemy tries to bind believers through false beliefs, distorted thoughts, unhealthy emotions, and destructive behaviors. Pastor Cathleen contrasts Peter’s past fear with...

This sermon was recorded on July 20, 2025. Ed Fleshman speaks out of his time spent reading and reflecting on Ephesians. Ed emphasizes true identity rooted in faith, the armor of God for spiritual strength, and the significance of prayer and community support for believers. Follow along with the message using the sermon notes on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

This sermon was recorded on March 30, 2025, by Cathleen Parks. In this inspiring message, Cathleen reflects on the call to follow Jesus, drawing lessons from the story of Simon Peter. She challenges us to consider what it means to listen to Christ’s voice, work together in His mission, and fully surrender to His leadership. As we are called to be fishers of men, Cathleen encourages us to step out...

This sermon was recorded on July 6, 2025. In this message about Christian service, Pastors Joe and Cathleen Parks share a message titled "A Church That Serves". Drawing from Acts and personal experience, they explore how serving others is not only a reflection of Christ’s love but also a vital part of a vibrant and growing faith. Joe and Cathleen remind us that serving isn’t just somethi...

This sermon was recorded on June 22, 2025. In this message from Acts 9, Pastor Garett Pierson shares a word titled “God Sees, God Knows, God Cares.” Teaching from the powerful story of Saul’s conversion, he reminds us that God is always at work—even in our darkest moments. Pastor Garett unpacks how God met Saul in his brokenness, revealing His goodness and deep care for our struggles. Through Acts...

This sermon was recorded on June 15, 2025. In this message from Acts 8, Pastor Joe Parks shares a word titled “Scattered to Share.” Teaching from a time of intense persecution in the early Church, he explains how God used hardship to spread the Gospel beyond Jerusalem. Drawing from Acts 8:1–8 and 26–40, Pastor Joe emphasizes that God will do whatever it takes to move His people into mission. Even...

This Sermon was recorded on June 8, 2025.

This sermon was recorded on May June 1 , 2025. In this message from our series in The Book of Acts , Pastor Scott Lemmon shares a compelling sermon titled “The Cost.” Teaching from Acts chapter 5, Pastor Scott explores the boldness of the Apostles in the face of fierce opposition from the religious leaders of their time. He highlights how their unwavering obedience to God led to miraculous deliver...

This sermon was recorded on May 25, 2025.In this message from our series in The Book of Acts, Pastor Garett Pierson shares a powerful sermon titled “Acts in Action.” Drawing from the early church’s example, Pastor Garett emphasizes the vital importance of living with a faith that is fully surrendered to the Holy Spirit—authentic, passionate, and alive. He challenges us to move beyond a lukewarm fa...

This sermon was recorded on May 18, 2025.In this powerful continuation of our series in The Book of Acts, Pastor Joe Parks brings a message from Acts 3-4, focusing on the boldness and power that comes through the Holy Spirit. In a sermon titled “When The Church Prays with Power,” Pastor Joe unpacks how the early church awaited the coming gift that Jesus promise with unified prayer and a passionate...