Hockinson Community Church Sermons

It seems that every kid has a fear of the dark. Rationally, we know that whether the light is on or off, the same things are in the room. The same trees are in the woods during the day and …

Who are you? Not your name. Not what you do. Who are YOU? What qualities define your nature? What is your identity? The world offers us many answers to that question. One of the things that defined Jesus was clarity …

Our final look in this series of Jesus demonstrating how to become a disciple-maker, we are focusing on the way Jesus depended on the Holy Spirit to do exactly that. Jesus explained at least three times to his twelve closest …

We are nearing the end of our time looking at Jesus’ model of discipleship. This Sunday we will key in on something which has been a part of nearly all our conversations because it is at the heart of discipleship. …

We live in a world that loves to tell people what they think. Most of the time I appreciate it. When I’m thinking about a purchase, it helps to look at the reviews for a product. Though reviews are not …

Jesus invested his life and ministry in showing his followers what it looks like to live out the kingdom of God. In this series we are looking at how Jesus not only taught his disciples, but showed them how to …

Do you remember learning to talk? What about those classes you took to learn how to walk, do you remember those? Stop and consider all the things you learned without someone “teaching” in the traditional sense. While we can learn …

“Looks can be deceiving”, or so says the old saying. “Don’t judge a book by its cover” and so many more warn us not to count on what we see to tell us the truth. In the life of Jesus, …

What makes a friendship grow? In this series we are looking at how Jesus used the time with his disciples not so much to teach with words, but in action. We know we have been called to be disciples who make disciples, but what does that take? Jesus shows his disciples in his life that relationships are an essential investment if we are going to partner with him in changing the world.

Hopefully none of us spend too much time worrying about conspiracies, though thinking about them can be fun. Being a part of them, especially when they are for good instead of world domination, is even more fun. As we return to the life of Jesus, we see that he loved his life as a part of a grand conspiracy to change the world. Though Jesus did amazing things, the real point was always just underc...

Today is the beginning of a new year. A time when we naturally take stock of where we have been and where we want to go. A common thread of all the things worth pursuing, is the need for courage …

Due to frozen parking lots on we had to reschedule the Christmas Eve service. We will be celebrating the Christmas Eve service this morning. Please join us for a special service featuring our caroling choir and candle lighting.

No story exists all by itself. Not only is it woven into the stories all around it, but is also a part of the stories that came before and the stories that come after. Today we look at a story a thousand years before the birth of Jesus, but is absolutely connected to it through family, location, and a character committed to paying the price to love.

Many characters make up the threads of the Christmas Story. There are a few stray threads that we get glimpses of, but aren’t often seen as a part of the story. This Christmas, we want to pull on a few of those threads. Most are characters who made choices that left them missing out on the great story. This morning, we wonder about all those places Mary and Joseph could have stayed before they fou...

As our Thursday evening food comas wear off and we get back to normal, it’s worth asking questions about gratitude. Are we only thankful once a year, or do we have a consistently grateful heart? More importantly, what does a …

We’ve all tried clothes that don’t fit. Most have also had jobs, tried hobbies, and lived in situations that weren’t there right fit either. God has called everyone in the church to serve, but do you know that he also …

Ever try to accomplish a task with the wrong tool? Or to make a part fit that isn’t right for the job? The church is being woven together by God on purpose. There are patterns God has established for the church in order to accomplish those purposes. Today we will see how God is calling his church to grow small in order to win big.

Election ad season is upon us. Another reminder of the deep divide in our world today. Fighting and broken relationships are nothing new though. Since Genesis 3 we have fought God, one another, and even ourselves. At HCC, we believe …

We have a funny relationship with risk. There is a part of us that loves it and a part that avoids it at all costs. Our default seems to be a belief that with maturity comes a reduction in risk. What if that desire for risk taking is actually a part of God’s design for us? What if our avoidance of risk is actually avoiding God’s best? Today we look at the tapestry God is weaving together at HCC wi...

One of the great divisions in our world today is between cat people and dog people. Do you prefer the aloof mystery of the cat, or the ridiculous enthusiasm of the dog? These differences can give us some insight into …

We all instinctively know we need others…but we also all struggle in building relationships that matter. As we continue our series on the church’s call to be woven, we ask an important question. What does it mean for the church to be woven together? And more importantly, how can we make choices that move us deeper into community?

What makes a movie worth watching or a book worth reading? The best effects on earth will only hold interest for a while. All the explosions Michael Bay could ever are just noise and fire in the end. The ones …

How important is one thread? It can be the difference between a hand towel and a rag. Between a dress shirt and what you wear while under the hood of the car. Every thread in a piece of fabric matters. …

This morning we begin a new sermon series exploring the vision we believe God has given HCC for 2023 and beyond. Before we get into what we believe we are being called to, hadn’t we better make sure of the …

Why do hairdryers come with instructions not to use them in the shower? Sadly…it’s because we need them. Jesus closes the sermon on the mount with an admonition not just to hear this message, but to build a life upon …