Sunday Sermons

This sermon kicks off a new series titled 'Is This Really It?' by focusing on the book of Ecclesiastes. This initial sermon provides a historical background leading up to Ecclesiastes, covering 1,140 years of biblical history starting from Genesis, tracing the journey from Abraham to Solomon. Key points include Abraham's call and covenant with God, the Israelite's enslavement in Egypt, their exodu...

Fellowship's New Year celebration centered around Baptism Sunday, highlighting the transformative journeys of several congregation members. The celebrants share their personal testimonies, marked by struggles with faith, addiction, mental health, and significant life changes before finding redemption and commitment to Christ. Pastor Ben emphasizes the significance of baptism as a public declaratio...

Pastor Mike delivers the last sermon of 2025, discussing key questions for personal reflection on the past year and highlights major events and accomplishments within the church community throughout 2025. These include mission trips, local outreach, structural changes, and various ministries. The sermon shifts to exploring the biblical definition of the church, emphasizing four realities: a people...

This sermon was delivered on the final Sunday of Advent, focusing on hospitality as the concluding theme of the 'Rhythms' series. Pastor Ben reflects on the importance of hospitality framed by the life and teachings of Christ. The message outlines the series' trajectory from 'home' to 'hospitality.' Key Biblical references include Jesus' washing of the disciples' feet in John 13, demonstrating lov...

Pastor Emeritus Mark Willey discusses the concept of the Sabbath in his sermon, focusing on Mark 2:23-28. He emphasizes that the Sabbath, which was originally ordained by God during creation, is designed to provide physical and internal rest. It is meant to be a blessing, not a burden, enabling human flourishing and deeper spiritual connection. Jesus, as Lord of the Sabbath, teaches that its pract...

David Faith preaches a sermon on the concept of waiting, as part of the 'Rhythms' series focusing on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. He highlights the universal struggle of waiting and explores its underlying causes: unmet desires and limitations. David illustrates how waiting shapes individuals depending on their relationship with God, using biblical examples such as Elijah, Job, and Jesu...

Pastor Mike anchors the sermon in Romans 12:1-2, emphasizing the importance of presenting our bodies to God as a form of worship. Key points include the creation and fall of man, the incarnation of Jesus, and the role of our bodies in God's redemptive story. Practical applications are provided, focusing on physical worship, stewardship, and loving actions through bodily presence. The sermon also t...

Pastor Ben engages the audience in a discussion from John chapter 11, focusing on the transformative power of gratitude in shaping a faithful life. The speaker highlights the neurological, emotional, and spiritual benefits of gratitude, encouraging the congregation to incorporate gratitude practices into their daily lives. John 11 is analyzed, detailing Jesus’s reaction to Lazarus's death and his...

This sermon is centered on Luke 15, discussing the challenges of arranging one's life around Christian practices and the issue of resentment. Pastor Ben covers how resentment impacts relationships with others and with God, emphasizing the necessity of forgiveness. Luke 15's parable of the Prodigal Son is revisited, highlighting the resentment of the older brother. Ben outlines key characteristics...

In this sermon by pastor Jared, the focus is on how scripture confronts and helps to dismantle strongholds in our lives. Jared revisits teachings from John 14:15-21 and 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 to distinguish between physical and spiritual battles. He shares personal stories of his own struggles with strongholds, illustrating how identifying and confronting these is vital. He emphasizes that stronghol...

Pastor Mark, the emeritus pastor, preaches on the importance of prayer as a conversation with God, focusing on Hebrews 10:5-7. He emphasizes that prayer should include listening, reflecting, and responding to God's word, as demonstrated by Jesus. Pastor Mark illustrates how Jesus immersed himself in scripture and communicated with the Father by referencing and meditating on biblical passages. Thro...

Pastor Mike's sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer, drawing from two passages in Luke (chapters 11 and 18). Key points include building a 'theology of prayer' and adopting various 'postures of prayer' such as intimacy, dependence, persistence, shamelessness, childlikeness, perseverance, relentlessness, expectancy, and watchfulness. Jesus' teachings and parables serve as a guide for how to pr...

Pastor Ben's emphasis is on 'withdrawing to pray'—spending extended, intentional time in solitude and prayer, as modeled by Jesus. The sermon highlights Jesus's frequent practice of withdrawing to solitary places for prayer, which was a prioritized spiritual discipline in his life. Ben also addresses common hindrances to this practice, such as the busyness of modern life, discomfort with silence,...

Pastor Ben preaches week two of the rhythm series on the life and teachings of Jesus, specifically targeting spiritual growth and inner transformation through the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15. The speaker emphasizes key moments of realization for the prodigal son, demonstrating what it means to be 'at home' with God—freedom to leave, acknowledging mistakes, the unconditional love of the...

Pastor Ben introduces a new series called the 'Rhythm Series,' focusing on shaping daily lives around the life and teachings of Jesus. The series emphasizes the importance of personal stories and the concept of spiritual rhythms that connect individuals' lives with God. It aims to help people experience deep contentment, joy, and confidence in their everyday relationship with God. Ben highlights t...

This sermon centers around 'Vision Sunday' at Fellowship. Pastors Mike and Ben emphasize small groups, whole-life discipleship, and increased mission work. Drawing from Mark Chapter 5, they discuss Jesus's attention to individuals and his unhurried ministry. The church is in a period of transition with a new lead pastor and is experiencing growth in attendance and giving. They stress community inv...

Pastor Jared speaks about a Bible passage from 2 Corinthians 2:12-16, emphasizing the importance of 'smelling like Jesus,' which means embodying Christ's love and values. He explains that believers are seen as the aroma of Christ to God and that this is a sweet, pleasing scent. Jared also shares a personal anecdote about his spiritual journey and urges listeners to reflect on whether their lives p...

The sermon focuses on Psalm 23, emphasizing the importance of living a life anchored in God. Pastor Ben shares personal anecdotes and reflections on how the psalm reveals a life of quiet contentment and trust in God rather than constant pursuit of extraordinary achievements. Highlighting the Psalm's themes of God's guidance, provision, and comfort, Ben encourages slowing down and finding peace in...

Pastor Ryan introduces preaches on loving one's enemies as taught by Jesus in Matthew 5:43-48. He emphasizes the importance of selfless, unconditional 'agape' love, which is foundational to Christian teachings. Ryan elaborates on how to practically apply this love towards enemies through prayer, showing no partiality, meeting their needs, and greeting them. He highlights that Jesus' command to lov...

Pastor Mike revisits the biblical account of the rich young ruler from the Gospel of Mark, explaining its significance and lessons. The story prompts reflections on eternal life, the nature of true discipleship, and the condition of one’s heart. Various scriptures are cited to highlight the meaning of eternal life and the pitfalls of relying on one's own righteousness. The sermon concludes with an...

Pastor emeritus Mark Willey provides an in-depth analysis of Jesus' message to the church at Laodicea in Revelation 3:14-22. The Apostle John, exiled on the island of Patmos, records this message revealing Jesus' harsh rebuke towards the Laodicean church for being lukewarm in their faith. This spiritual complacency makes Jesus feel spiritually nauseous, akin to vomiting. Although prosperous and se...

In his final sermon on the book of Philippians, Pastor emeritus Mark Willey delves into the closing verses (Philippians 4:21-23). He discusses the importance of how Paul signs off his letter, emphasizing Christians' identity as saints. He clarifies that in the New Testament context, saints are believers set apart for God, differing from the Roman Catholic tradition of canonized saints. Pastor Mark...

Pastor Ben emphasizes the historical legend of the 'unbaptized arm' to illustrate partial submission to Christ, tying it to modern-day financial reluctance. The main discussion covers Paul's commendation of the Philippian church for their financial support and generosity, relating this to the broader Christian ethic of money management. Ben stresses that money, while often seen as problematic, can...

Pastor Tim preaches on Baptism, answering what it is, who it is for, and why it is commanded for believers. Then hear 11 people share their testimonies and be baptized.

This sermon explores the concept of true contentment through biblical teachings, specifically focusing on Philippians 4:10-13. Pastor Ben delves into the Apostle Paul's message of finding unbreakable contentment in all situations, contrasting it with the philosophy of Stoicism. Using golfer Scotty Scheffler's public remarks about the fleeting nature of satisfaction, Ben emphasizes that true, endur...