Koinonia Church

Faith Under Fire, a new sermon series that focuses on The Ministry of Elijah. Today's sermon is based on 2 Kings 2:15-18 given by Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson.   In 2 Kings 2:15–18, God comforts His people through proven leadership by confirming Elisha as Elijah's successor. He comforts them through prophetic vision as Elisha trusts God's revelation about Elijah. He also comforts them th...

Faith Under Fire, a new sermon series that focuses on The Ministry of Elijah. Today's sermon is based on  2 Kings 2:1–14 given by Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson.   God's grace is seen through persevering partners as Elisha faithfully stays with Elijah. It is revealed through proven patterns as God passes Elijah's ministry to Elisha. God's grace is also shown through protective power a...

Faith Under Fire, a new sermon series that focuses on The Ministry of Elijah. Today's sermon is based on 2 Kings 1:1-17 given by Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson.   In 2 Kings 1:1–17, King Ahaziah rejects the Lord and seeks answers elsewhere, yet God's Word continues to pursue him in mercy, calling him to repentance through the prophet Elijah. As God faithfully protects Elijah from those sent to...

Faith Under Fire, a new sermon series that focuses on The Ministry of Elijah. Today's sermon is based on 1 Kings 19:9-21 given by Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson.   In today's Scripture reading, God graciously calls Elisha to follow Him through Elijah. Leaving behind the security of his old life, Elisha commits himself fully to God's purpose. As we walk through this passage together, we&apo...

Faith Under Fire, a new sermon series that focuses on The Ministry of Elijah. Today's sermon is based on  1 Kings 19:9–18 given by Dr. Christina Edmondson.   After Elijah's great victory on Mount Carmel, he found himself discouraged, fearful, and feeling alone. Beware of Victories God reminded Elijah that victories can be deceiving. Through the gentle whisper of His presence, God taught...

Faith Under Fire, a new sermon series that focuses on The Ministry of Elijah. Today's sermon is based on 1 Kings 18:40–45 given by Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson.    Following God's dramatic victory on Mount Carmel, public power is restored as Elijah removes the prophets of Baal, demonstrating that the Lord alone is the true God of Israel. Elijah then models persistent prayer , bowing before Go...

Faith Under Fire, a new sermon series that focuses on The Ministry of Elijah. Today's sermon is based on 1 Kings 19:1-9 given by Dir. of Family Life, Cody Balfour.   In 1 Kings 19:1–9, Elijah runs into the wilderness overwhelmed, afraid, and exhausted after Jezebel threatens his life. Even in his lowest moment, God meets Elijah with care by touching him, feeding him, giving him rest , and pro...

Faith Under Fire, a new sermon series that focuses on The Ministry of Elijah. Today's sermon is based on 1 Kings 18:40–45 given by Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson.   After years of drought, idolatry, and spiritual darkness, God answers by fire on Mount Carmel and begins restoring His people. Through sacrifice, judgment, fellowship, prayer, and promise, God reveals that His victory creates the possibi...

Faith Under Fire, a new sermon series that focuses on The Ministry of Elijah. Today's sermon is based on 1 Kings 18:16–39  given by Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson.   In 1 Kings 18:16–39, Ahab calls Elijah the “troubler of Israel,” but Elijah reveals that Israel’s real problem is its worship of idols instead of God. Though Elijah stands alone against Baal’s 450 prophets, God proves He alone is the tr...

Faith Under Fire, a sermon series that focuses on The Ministry of Elijah. Today's sermon is based on 1 Kings 18:1–15  given by Elder Steve Guthrie. In 1 Kings 18:1–15, while King Ahab searches desperately for water during the drought, God sends Elijah back as a sign that He is still pursuing His people. Through Obadiah’s fearful but faithful obedience, we see what it looks like to trust God u...

Faith Under Fire, a sermon series that focuses on The Ministry of Elijah. Today's sermon is based on 1 Kings 17:17-24 given by Dir. of Family Life, Cody Balfour.   The sermon teaches that suffering is not a punishment for sin and that God’s Kingdom is not built on merit. While sin can have consequences, personal suffering is not necessarily our fault. In the passage, we see deep grief and sha...

Faith Under Fire, a new sermon series that focuses on The Ministry of Elijah. Today's sermon is based on 1 Kings 17:7-15 given by Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson.   When we face scarcity—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—we turn to God, who is more than enough. Through Elijah’s story, we see that God provides through faith, community, and hope , often in unexpected ways. In every season of la...

Faith Under Fire, a new sermon series that focuses on The Ministry of Elijah. Today's sermon is based on 1 Kings 17:1–6 given by Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson.   In 1 Kings 17:1–6, we see that no king or system defines reality—only God’s Word reigns. While Ahab trusted in control and resources, Elijah trusted in the authority of God’s Word, which also refines us through seasons of vulnerability and...

A Living Hope: What Jesus Gives, Nobody Can Take Away. Today’s sermon is based on Christ’s resurrection. Our scripture reading comes from 1 Peter 1:3–5 , given by Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson.   Life has a way of stripping away what we thought was secure, but as 1 Peter 1:3–5 reminds us, through the resurrection of Jesus we are given a living hope that cannot be taken away. Peter wrote to believers fac...

Won't You Be My Neighbor, a complimentary sermon based on John 12:12-19 given by Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson .  John 12:12–19 reveals Jesus as the Heralded King , praised by the crowds as the giver of life who conquers death. Yet He is also the Hidden King , whose purpose is not fully understood—His timing, methods, and fulfillment of Scripture unfolding beyond human insight. At the same time, He...

To Live a Beautiful Life, a  sermon based on Proverbs 4:1-9 given by Professor of Theology & Religion, Steve Guthrie. Proverbs 4:1–9 is a father’s call to listen closely to wise instruction and to treasure wisdom above everything else, because it leads to protection, honor, and a flourishing life. The passage also guides us to ask three important questions that move us toward a beautiful life:...

Don't Envy the wicked, a  sermon based on Proverbs 3:31-35 given by  Dir. of Family Life, Cody Balfour. In Proverbs 3:31–35, we’re reminded that God’s boundaries are an expression of His love, leading us toward wisdom and away from harm. We should not envy the wicked, because while their lives may seem appealing, affliction is better than wickedness —it draws us closer to God. Affliction attr...

Won't You Be My Neighbor, a complimentary sermon based on Proverbs 3:27-30 given by Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson .  Since God has been the best neighbor to us by generously pouring out His goodness, we are called to do the same for others —without delay, with intentional care, and in ways that promote peace and success for our neighbors.

The Sermon on the Mount , a sermon series focused on Living In the Kingdom. This sermon is given by    Dr. Christina Edmondson, based on Matthew 7:24-29 . In Gospel of Matthew 7:24–29, Jesus Christ teaches that the wise person hears His words and obeys, building on the rock so they stand firm in life’s storms. The foolish person hears but does not act, building on sand and collapsing under pressur...

The Sermon on the Mount , a sermon series focused on Living In the Kingdom. This sermon is given by  Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson, based on Matthew 7:12-23   Walking the line of faith means intentionally choosing the narrow way of Jesus — a careful walk marked by a life reoriented around Him and attentive to His voice; a considered walk that discerns false prophets who look right outwardly but lack inw...

The Sermon on the Mount , a sermon series focused on Living In the Kingdom. This sermon is given by  Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson, based on Matthew 7:1-6 .  Jesus calls us to live as a Kingdom community marked by care, mercy, and restoration. Because of this, we handle people graciously with patience, forgiveness, and compassion that restores rather than shames—and equitably, showing dignity and fairne...

The Sermon on the Mount , a sermon series focused on Living In the Kingdom. This sermon is given by  Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson, based on Matthew 7:1-5 .  This text teaches us how to Handle people with humility, recognizing that we are stewards, not owners. Avoid judging others as if they belong to you; God alone is their Master. We alos learn how to Handle people mercifully, extending the mercy you...

The Sermon on the Mount , a sermon series focused on Living In the Kingdom. This sermon is given by Dir. of Family Life, Cody Balfour, based on Mathew 6:25-34 . Jesus tells us to keep our eyes on the prize of Creation , Dignity and The Kingdom.   He encourages us that we can trust Him with our lives because we are more valuable than all of creation, as we are made in God’s image; since God’s image...

The Sermon on the Mount , a sermon series focused on Living In the Kingdom. This sermon is given by    Dr. Christina Edmondson, based on Matthew 6:16–18 . In the power of prayer and Fasting we will learn Why, How and When do we fast . We pray that this message will inspire and encourage you in your faith journey.

The Sermon on the Mount , a sermon series focused on Living In the Kingdom. This sermon is given by  Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson, based on Matthew 6:13 .  This sermon teaches us when the pressures of daily life threaten to overwhelm us, God calls us into daily dependence and deliverance , providing the grace to endure temptation and power to be rescued from evil. The Lord’s prayer teaches us to ask fo...