Pleasant Valley Church Sermons

Pastor Mike continues this advent series digging further into the deeper meaning of "home." What does it look like when Christ came down to be Immanuel - "God with us"? If home is so much more than a place, then where do we find our true home?

To begin the advent season Pastor Darren introduces our theme leading up to Christmas as ‘Coming Home’. In Isaiah 64 the prophet observes the condition of their world and calls on God to ‘burst from the heavens’ and Come Down Home! Pastor Darren identifies the reasons why the prophet pleaded so passionately for God to [...]

Pastor Jesse wraps up the series on modern fears.  Fear of Passionless Monotony is a big, looming, existential fear - "what if I miss my calling?"  "what if I don't find my path in life?".  More than the other two fears, this one often gets dressed up in religious language...this idea that God has a [...]

Pastor Mike continues the series on Modern Fears. From a young age we are told that with enough effort, practice, drive and motivation we can be anything that we want to be. We all strive for success - to be the best that we can be. In our social media saturated society, we are bombarded [...]

The most consistent challenge from God to humanity as recorded in both the OT and the NT is: Do not be Afraid! Humanity has a FEAR PROBLEM! We are masterful at finding things to fear. Pastor Darren begins a short series of 3 messages on Modern Fears. He identifies FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) as [...]

Brenden Johnson speaks on the balancing act between truth and grace. This is a constant struggle for us - as parents and spouses, in business and friendships. Too far to one side, and we risk loss of control, too far to the other, and we risk loss of relationship! Brenden looks at the story of [...]

In Psalm 8 King David identifies several life principles instituted by God, that continue to surprise him. Pastor Darren explores these life principles and how they should never quit surprising us, even today.

We don't like to talk about fearing God. It makes us uncomfortable - what is that supposed to mean? Fear seems like such a negative emotion - we fear things that are bad for us, that will hurt us. Jesse takes a look at a few key pieces of scripture including Psalm 111 to show [...]

How could ‘being persecuted’ be considered a blessing? This is the last message in our series on the beatitude statements of Jesus in Matthew 5. Pastor Darren acknowledges that his life experience does not really qualify him to speak on this topic. And so he simply shares observations about how this statement might apply in [...]

Pastor Mike continues the summer series exploring the 9th beatitude. What does it mean for the Christian to be salt and light in this world?

Pastor Mike continues the series summer series exploring the 7th beatitude. In a world filled with conflict what does it look like to be a peacemaker?

Pastor Jesse looks at the 6th beatitude.  Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.  As we've been climbing this spiritual 'ladder' into the kingdom things have been getting more and more difficult, and here...it seems downright impossible!  How can one hope to be pure in heart in a fallen world?  How can we [...]

Mercy in the Kingdom.  Is there something that sets the quality of Mercy apart from other Kingdom qualities such as Grace or Kindness?  Pastor Darren emphasizes that all of these beatitude statements call us to a new way of THINKING.  He uses teaching from the OT, a parable from the NT and a personal 'asking for mercy' [...]

Pastor Jesse speaks on the 4th beatitude: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be filled. Hunger and thirst is a powerful analogy for Jesus to use. After all...if we don't eat or drink that spells death! Jesse looks at some of the implications of this metaphor - what does [...]

Jesus gives us another upside down statement in Matthew 5:5.  'Blessed are the Meek for they will inherit the earth'.  And everything within Jesus listeners in his day and in our day screams 'No, that cannot be. Certainly it is the strongest and the smartest and the bravest and the prettiest and the most creative [...]

Really?  How could Jesus say, 'Blessed are those who mourn ...'  How can pain and sorrow and grieving and incompleteness and emptiness and mourning be a blessing?  As he explores the 2nd Beatitude statement of Jesus in Matthew 5:4, Pastor Darren helps us to see again how the Kingdom of Heaven truly is an Upside [...]

Pastor Jesse takes on Jesus' first beatitude: Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. This phrase kicks off Jesus' teaching ministry in Matthew, and as we unpack it, we learn how this is the first step on a ladder that leads out of religious law into a new, strange, [...]

Pastor Darren gives us the background to the book of Matthew, showing us why this book is so captivated with the teaching on the Kingdom of Heaven. He highlights the fact that the Kingdom of Heaven is an entity in itself that is brought about by God and not by us humans. We are simply [...]

In Exodus 3:14 God identifies himself as 'I AM'. Then Jesus follows that up by identifying himself also as 'I AM'. Listen to Blaine Dueck use both of these references to explain how it is that God alone truly is: 'I AM'.

What do we do when we pray, and nothing seems to happen? What do we do when we don't get an answer? Sometimes it feels like God isn't listening or as the common phrase goes, our prayers don't even make it past the ceiling. Pastor Mike examines parables found in Matthew and Luke where Jesus [...]

The PV Young Mom's group took the lead for this years Mother's Day service. A number of young mom's who attend this group share about the ways in which they have been blessed by the group as well as what God has been teaching them as they meet weekly to study God's word together.

Why do you Work? Pastor Darren takes a look at God's commission for humanity to work. A commission that was given at creation and precedes sin and the fall. He explores how Solomon came to the realization that work is to be rewarding 'in the journey' rather then simply as 'a means to an end' [...]

Spring is here and it is SEEDTIME! Pastor Darren shows us several specific instances where the Bible references SEEDTIME. And how in each instance, the writer goes on to use this reference as an illustration of a practical Life Principle.

Pastor Jesse closes out the series on 1st Corinthians by taking a look at Chapter 14. Paul once again brings up his main concern with the church - a lack of unity! Jesse focuses in on Paul's use of the word 'Amen' in this chapter, a word that can feel like an 'add-on' to a [...]

The 1 Corinthians Sermon Series continues a good look at chapter 13 (The Love Chapter). Pastor Darren challenges you to believe that 'God is Love', and if God is Love and God is living inside of you, is it not logical to assume that LOVE will come out of you; overflowing onto and into the [...]