MissionWay Church Sunday Sermons

Jesus calls us to take sin seriously—both in our own lives and in the lives of others. In Matthew 18:7-14, He warns against causing others to stumble, urges us to cut sin out at all costs, and reminds us of the Father’s relentless grace in pursuing His wandering children. True discipleship means confronting sin with urgency while resting in the joy of God’s mercy.

This sermon challenges our worldly understanding of greatness by presenting Jesus' countercultural perspective in Matthew 18:1-6. True greatness in the Kingdom of God begins with childlike humility—trusting and dependent—and extends to welcoming and guarding others in faith. Discipleship within the Church is marked by humility, hospitality, and a commitment to protect one another from sin, reflect...

Our guest speaker Andrew Steier walks us through our biblical call to love God wholeheartedly and extend that love outward to others, as highlighted in Matthew 22:37-39. It explores Jesus’ definition of a “neighbor” as anyone in need of Christ’s hope, love, and lordship and challenges believers to live as ambassadors of reconciliation, shining as lights in the world. The message invites reflection...

In Psalm 131 we discover the peace found in God’s presence through prayer. Together, we’ll explore how humility, stillness, and a longing for the Lord can transform our hearts and deepen our relationship with Him. Don’t miss this opportunity to start your year rooted in prayer

Addressing resolutions and developing habits for the new year.

Thanking God for this year and looking forward to something new.

Philippians 2:5-11 highlights the profound humility of Christ's incarnation, where God became man to dwell among us and ultimately die for our sins. It emphasizes that Jesus, though fully God, willingly emptied Himself, took on human form, and humbled Himself to the point of death on a cross for our salvation. This sermon calls us to reflect on the awe and wonder of Christ’s sacrifice and invites...

For the fourth and final Sunday of Advent, we reflect on the profound impact of God's grace revealed through Jesus' first coming, and how it trains us to live in light of His second coming. Grace is not just for forgiveness but empowers us to renounce sin, pursue righteousness, and eagerly anticipate Christ's return. The message challenges us to examine our lives: Are we renouncing ungodliness and...

Isaiah 9:6-7 gives us a prophecy of Jesus that shows us Jesus did not only come to deliver His people from their darkness, but to give peace and hope in the midst of their darkness and usher in His eternal Kingdom. He is the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace whose Kingdom will increase without end until He puts all His enemies under His feet. This should fill...

Are you ready for Christ’s return? This Advent message from Isaiah 40:3-5 challenges us to prepare our hearts for the coming King, just as John the Baptist did before Jesus’ first Advent. It’s a call to repentance, readiness, and trust in God’s unchanging Word.

Micah 5:2-5 highlights God's faithfulness in sending Jesus, the promised Shepherd-King, born in Bethlehem to bring hope, peace, and salvation to a broken world. Despite humble beginnings, Jesus reigns in majesty, offering peace that surpasses all understanding to those who trust in Him. This Advent season reminds us to rest in the fulfilled promise of His first coming and live in hope for His retu...

This sermon explores Matthew 17:22-27, revealing how Jesus paying the temple tax foreshadows His ultimate act of humility in atoning for our sins. It emphasizes Christ's willingness to fulfill God's law and His omniscience and omnipotence, as shown through the miraculous provision of the coin. The sermon highlights the Gospel message: Jesus humbly laid down His life to pay the debt of sin we could...

In this story of Jesus casting out a demon from this young boy, we see that unbelief renders us unable to fight spiritual battles while faith strengthens us to move mountains. Many of life’s challenges are rooted in the spiritual realm, and true faith—trusting fully in Jesus—gives us the power to face them.

The Transfiguration of Jesus reveals His divine glory as the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets, underscoring His unique authority as God’s beloved Son. When Moses and Elijah appear alongside Him, it symbolizes the unity of the Law and Prophets pointing to Jesus. In this divine moment, the disciples are both awestruck and terrified, yet reassured by Jesus' words, "Rise, and have no fear," rem...

This sermon explores one of the most critical moments in the Gospel of Matthew—Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God (Matthew 16:13-20). It emphasizes that recognizing Jesus as more than a prophet or teacher, but as the Messiah, is foundational for personal faith and the hope of the Church. The sermon challenges listeners to personally answer Jesus' question, "Who...

In Matthew 16:1-12, Jesus confronts the Pharisees and Sadducees, exposing their obsession with signs and warning His disciples about the dangerous influence of their teaching. Despite witnessing miracles, the Pharisees demanded more proof, revealing their lack of faith—something Jesus said would only be satisfied by the ultimate “sign of Jonah,” His resurrection. This passage challenges believers...

In this story, Jesus is revealed as the provider who feeds both the body and the soul, extending His compassion and provision to all who come to Him in faith. Despite the disciples' doubts and forgetfulness of His past miracles, the story serves as a reminder that Jesus’ care is both spiritual and physical, satisfying every need. Through the feeding of the Gentile crowd, Jesus illustrates His love...

In this passage we encounter the unexpected faith of a Gentile woman who approaches Jesus despite cultural barriers and her own unworthiness. Her persistent prayer and humility ultimately lead to Jesus' abundant mercy. The woman’s plea for even "crumbs" from Jesus shows her deep faith in His power to heal and save, illustrating that even the smallest portion of God’s grace is enough to meet our ne...

In Matthew 15:1-20, Jesus confronts the Pharisees and scribes about their elevation of human traditions over God’s commandments. While the Pharisees focus on external rituals like handwashing, Jesus teaches that what truly defiles a person is not external actions but the condition of the heart, as evidenced by sinful behaviors. He criticizes their hypocrisy, quoting Isaiah to emphasize that their...

In this passage, Jesus demonstrates His divine authority over nature by walking on water to meet the disciples in the midst of a storm. When Peter steps out in faith but begins to sink due to fear and taking His eyes off Jesus. Ultimately, the disciples' fear turns to worship as they acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God, showcasing the power of faith over fear and the necessity of focusing on Chris...

In this familiar story we are confronted with the compassion of Jesus who ministered to a large crowd despite trying to retreat for rest. Jesus shows us that though He is the ultimate provider for His people, He often uses us to minister to one another. Finally, we see that this story is so much more about physical bread, but it points to Jesus as the True Bread of Life who takes what little we ha...

In this story, Herod mistakenly believes Jesus to be John the Baptist resurrected and Matthew then tells us that Herod had put John to death. We learn the cost of speaking the truth, as shown in John the Baptist's martyrdom for confronting Herod's immoral actions. The sermon contrasts Herod's guilt and political maneuvering with John’s unwavering commitment to truth, urging believers to speak the...

As we close out our “Beyond Sunday” series, we are going to take a deep look at Ephesians 4:11-16 which tells every believer that we have a ministry within the local church. Maybe so far in this series, you haven’t seen how any of this applies to you. This sermon will show you exactly how it applies to all of us and will challenge you to begin fulfilling your calling to build up the body of Christ...

Have you ever considered that your church isn't as healthy as it should be because you're not using your spiritual gift(s) to serve the body? This sermon addresses spiritual gifts and will teach us that all believers are one in Christ despite their differences, each member has a unique role, and every gift is vital for the health and unity of the church. Paul addresses issues of apathy, pride, and...

Have you ever thought about financial giving as an opportunity to go deeper in discipleship? In this message, we explore the biblical principles of giving found in 2 Corinthians 9:6-8. We will discover how God calls us to give bountifully and cheerfully, with a heart of generosity that reflects His grace, and learn how true contentment and joy are found when we give for His glory, not our gain.