Onward Community Church

Join us as Chase Haney teaches on how we can engage with the beautiful gift of Jesus Christ this Christmas season.      

The Book of Jude implores readers to contend for their faith with unwavering conviction. Whether facing doubt or dealing with the stubborn, the book encourages a graceful engagement that seeks understanding and fosters empathy. With a warning against spiritual leeches, Jude reminds us to guard our convictions and engage with diverse individuals, creating a space where faith can flourish amidst lif...

Uncover the impactful roles within the Book of 3 John in our latest podcast episode! Explore the dynamic relationships between Gaius, Diotrephes, and Demetrius, and witness the timeless lessons on hospitality, leadership, sharing of faith, and commendable character. Join us as we draw parallels between these biblical figures and the challenges and opportunities we face in our own lives today. 

We've all experienced it - being the one who hurts, getting hurt, or aiding hurting people. What does God guide us to do in those moments? Join us in the ongoing series, One Chapter Wonders, as Connor leads us through the book of Philemon. Discover insights on navigating situations where you've caused hurt, been hurt, or are assisting those facing hurt.   Scripture Used: Philemon 1, John 17:23, Co...

Today we look at a one chapter book from the Old Testament.  Even thought it may be short in length it's powerful in impact.  Let's look at how God is challenging us to evaluate our pride and it's influence in our lives.  

Join us as we wrap up our series in Malachi looking at the sixth and final dispute: hard words & vanity.  Connor Baxter walks us through how the remnant fears God, fellowships with one another, and focuses on the reality of being God's focus. Scripture used:  Malachi 3:16

What does God say about tithing and giving?  All things are given to us by God, what are we to do with it?  Join us as we look at the fifth dispute in our Malachi series.  Today Larry Cotton takes us through Malachi 3:6-12 and discusses robbing God and the full tithe.  Scripture Used:  James 1:17, Genesis 28:20-22, James 4:5, Malachi 3:6-12, Luke 16:13-14, Psalm 24:1,  1 Chronicles 29:11-14, Luke...

We all find ourselves wondering, at some point or another, why seemingly good things happen for seemingly bad people.  Where is God and justice in the midst?  Join us in Malachi 2 as we look at the fourth dispute centered on patience and justice.  Connor Baxter unpacks the importance of being patient with others as we'd want God to be patient with us.    Scripture:  Psalm 73:3-6, Ezekiel 33:11, 2...

Connor Baxter opens week three of Malachi by looking at the third dispute in Malachi found in Malachi 2:10-16.  God's assertion is the people are faithless, while the people wonder why God doesn't accept their offering with favor.  Ultimately, the proof is marriages that have deviated and divorced from God's good plan.   Join us as we consider marriage, what causes us to deviate as single and marr...

Join Connor Baxter as he continues our Malachi series in Malachi 1:6-2:9 looking at the second of six disputes found in the book of Malachi. Today the people are confronted with despising God's name through their offering and worship.  What is the difference between pure and polluted worship?  Find out in this teaching from Malachi.  Scripture Used:  Malachi 1:6-2:9, Proverbs 3:11-12, John 15:5, 1...

Connor Baxter begins our new series on the book of Malachi. In this sermon, we are introduced to the book which is written to a people whose enthusiasm for God has worn off and their hearts have strayed. Malachi is full of disputes the people aim at God.  This sermon examines the first dispute in Malachi 1:1-5: has God loved His people?  Scripture used:  Malachi 1:1-5, Malachi 3:17, Hebrews 12:5-1...

When people describe you, do they describe you as a hopeful person?  Is your hope in an uncertain future or a certain God? Connor Baxter wraps up our series  Full Calendar, Empty Lives  looking at how people with full lives live hopefully.  We look at how hope is found, held onto, and shared.     Scripture References:   Ephesians 2:12 ,  Romans 15:13 ,  1 Peter 1:3 ,  Colossians 1:23 ,  Psalm 33:1...

This week, Steven Jones continues our series with the word 'Powerful'. God's power allows people to achieve God's purpose. To become a powerful person, we must stay connected to the source of power. There are three ways that powerful people say connected to God through; His word, prayer, and His people.  Scripture References:  John 15:5-6 ,  Joshua 1:8 ,  Psalm 1:1-4 ,  1 Corinthians 1:25 ,  Psalm...

This week in our series Full Calendar Empty Lives, the word Connor Baxter is zoning in on is Impactful. To be impactful is to build up Gods Church Gods way. Building Gods church is hard, it takes time, it can be messy, and it can be painful. But it will also create a significant and lasing difference in the lives of Gods people.  Scripture References:  1 Peter 4:10 ,  1 Corinthians 14:12 ,  Nehemi...

Chase Haney continues our Full Calendar Empty Lives series with the word Joyful. What does it look like to fill our calendars with Joy? Chase helps us answer three questions: Where does joy come from? What is joy? and How can we experience joy?  Scripture:  James 1:2–4

Connor Baxter continues our new series: Full Calendar Empty Lives, with the topic of resourcefulness. The big points to remember are that money is a trade, money is a tool, and money is a test.    Scripture References:  Luke 12:15 ,  2 Corinthians 8:8-9 ,  Luke 12: 32-34 ,  Philippians 4:15-17 ,  1 Timothy 6:17-18 ,  Psalm 49:16-17 ,  Matthew 6:33 ,  Luke 19:8-9 , 

Connor Baxter continues our series 'Full Calendar, Empty Lives' on the topic of being watchful. To be watchful is to see a need and meet a need.  Will we prioritize our plans or people's pain? Watchful people engage with their eyes, heart, and hands.  Scripture:  Luke 10:25–37 ,  Philippians 2:3–5 ,  Colossians 3:12 ,  2 Corinthians 1:3–5

Connor Baxter kicks off our new series in Hebrews Chapter 4 on the topic of rest. To rest means to cease from work. There are three ways we can fall from God's rest; Disbelief, Disobedience, and Discord.  Scripture References:  John 10:10 ,  Ephesians 5:15-17 ,  Matthew 11:28 ,  Hebrews 3:10-12 ,  Psalm 127:1-2 ,  Proverbs 28:13 ,  Joshua 11:23 ,  2 Corinthians 5:18 ,  Matthew 18:15-18 ,  Galatian...

Connor Baxter finishes our Mark series with the resurrection. Connor reminds us that the resurrection is the most significant event of Christianity. The symbol of Christianity isn't just the cross alone, but the empty tomb.  Scripture References:  Mark 8:35 ,  Matthew 7:22-23 ,  John 13:34-35 ,  1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Week 16 of our series called, "Mark: Man on a Mission"

Week 15 of our series called, "Mark: Man on a Mission"

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Week 12 of our series called, "Mark: Man on a Mission"

Week 11 of our series called, "Mark: Man on a Mission"