Pastor Pete's Sermons

As we celebrate Independence Day, we give thanks for the freedoms God has given us as citizens of this nation. In this message we listen to Jesus teach us an even greater identity: what it means to live as citizens of God's kingdom while honoring the earthly kingdom where He has placed us. We'll be in Matthew 22:15-22.

What were you made for? Our world encourages us to chase success, comfort, and more possessions. But what if the greatest tragedy isn't failing to get everything you want, but settling for too little? Join us as we discover from 1 Timothy 6:11–16 that, through Christ, we were made for more.

What are you passing on to the next generation? We'll hear some of the last words the Apostle Paul wrote as he encouraged his spiritual son, Timothy. Together we'll consider what it means to live as part of God's "Mission Eternal" and why our confidence for the future rests not in our faithfulness, but in Christ's. We'll be in 2 Timothy 4:1-8.

Who is leading your life? Scripture teaches that good leadership makes a difference in our lives, and most of us have experienced that truth in our own lives as well. This Sunday we'll look at Moses, Joshua, and ultimately Jesus, the Good Shepherd who never abandons His flock. Join us as we discover why God's people are never left "without a shepherd".

In a world full of competing voices and uncertain promises, the apostle Paul points us to a “trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance”: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. We hear again the good news that God’s grace is stronger than our past and that in Christ, forgiveness—not failure—gets the final word.

Sometimes God calls ordinary, imperfect people to do extraordinary things. This Sunday we hear Jesus send doubting disciples into the world with the Gospel, not trusting in themselves, but in His authority, His promises, and the powerful name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Join us as we reflect on Christ’s reassuring promise: “I am with you always.”