Seneca Community Church Messages

Did you ever buy something that you thought would make your life better, but didn’t? Why is it that we sometimes strive to fill our barns, but not our hearts? Join us as we wrap up our message series, Imperfect Together, with Part 7: When Less Is More, and look at how to find contentment with what we have and how we share it with those around us.

Let's play the “More or Less?” Game! Fill in these blanks: “I wish I had more ________. I wish I had less ________.” Keep it light at first (e.g., “more sleep,” “less traffic,” “more vacation days”), then go a little deeper (“more patience,” “less stress,” “more contentment”). Join us for Imperfect Together, Part 6: The More Trap, as we see how God has a plan for our lives - what to hold on to, an...

What’s your best ‘seemed like a good idea at the time’ story? It could be a funny flop, a recipe gone wrong, or a shortcut that totally backfired. Join us as we continue our new message series, Imperfect Together, with Part 5: At Every Age and Stage, and find out how, instead of doing what is right in our own eyes, we can rely on God and continue to walk and grow in His truths.

According to the New York Post, Charlie Kirk’s memorial service last Sunday has racked up 20 million views and counting, not to mention the popularity of short videos with lines like “I forgive him” from Erika Kirk, “We are Charlie” from other speakers, and the many posts of “Here I am, send me” from Isaiah 6:8. As Christ-followers, the story of Charlie’s death and memorial might be causing us to...

Which of these “styles” best describes the way you most often use words: a spark plug (energizes others quickly), a traffic cop (directs and corrects), a cheerleader (encourages and lifts up), a construction worker (builds steadily over time), or a storm cloud (brings tension or heaviness)? Join us as we continue our new message series, Imperfect Together, and find out why we need to watch our wor...

What’s one object in your house that’s old, worn, or ugly — but you’d never get rid of it because, according to someone you live with, it’s just so comfortable? Is this discussed a lot, or is everyone on the same page? Now let’s dig a little deeper: When you were growing up, how did your family handle conflict — silence, harsh words, or healthy conversations? What about today? Join us as we contin...

Ever tried to take on a project, trip, or challenge all by yourself and later thought, ‘Man, this would’ve been so much better with someone else’? On the flip side, what’s a duo you love—whether it’s Batman and Robin, peanut butter and jelly, or something wild like ice cream and pretzels—that just works better together? Join us as we start our new message series with Imperfect Together - Part 1: S...

When you hear “Chain Reaction,” do you think fast or slow? We usually picture dominoes, explosions, or baking soda and vinegar. But slower reactions happen all around us—iron rusting, rocks eroding, fruit ripening. The same is true in our lives: daily choices create ripple effects that shape our future and impact others. Join us for The Seeking King, Part 25: Chain Reaction, as we explore how Davi...

We've all been there. Life is stressful sometimes and doesn’t go as planned. You’ve made mistakes you’d rather forget and felt hurts you’d rather not feel. How do you react to these situations? Do you find yourself getting frustrated, afraid, or hopeless, or is there something bigger you can trust? Join us as we continue our message series, The Seeking King, with Part 24: Broken Pieces, as we talk...

Have you ever experienced that slow-motion feeling of watching something fall and break into a million pieces? Have you ever tried to put together those pieces, knowing that the object would never be the same? Join us Sunday as we continue our message series, The Seeking King, with Part 23: Shattered, as we talk about maintaining sexual purity, a significant challenge we all face in life, and the...

Two weeks ago, we started a message about the oxymoron "awful good" and heard about how God's awful goodness can become fuel for our life of faith. This week, we will finish that message with a look at 2 Samuel 6 along with Psalm 139:1-16 and consider how the God-inspired writer of that Psalm reflected the idea of "awful good."

Do you ever feel like you’re too far gone and have messed up too badly to come to God? Have you ever started by doing the right thing and then ended up in a place you never wanted to be? Join us as we continue our message series, The Seeking King, with Part 21: Too Far Gone? and hear about the story of David's biggest mess-up, which might affect how you see yourself.

7/20/2025 - The Seeking King - Part 20: Awful Good by Dave Spencer

When was the last time you were at a hospital emergency room? How long did you have to wait? How physically and emotionally challenging was it? What did you do to pass the time? Can you think of a time (past or present) when you have felt stuck waiting for God to do something? Join us as we continue our message series, The Seeking King, with Part 19: Hurry Up and Wait, and hear about how God has a...

When you first come across this idea, it may not seem to make much sense, but it's true that great failures don’t always lead to tragic endings. Can you think of someone who stumbled but ultimately, God redeemed the end of their story? Join us as we jump back into our message series, The Seeking King, with Part 18: Finished, and find out what we can do to make sure we finish well. Get a head start...

Have you ever had the opportunity to do something, but didn't because you didn't know what to do? How true was that assessment? Would you let your kids or employees get away with it? How have you let the concept that you “don’t know what to do” stand in the way of getting off your “but”? Join us as we continue our message series, Replenish, with Part 5: Re-Engage, and talk about how service, or ma...

Can you remember a time before you had a smartphone, tablet, or computer? (Your answer to this is greatly affected by your age!) How did you spend your time when you were bored? Have you found that while our devices offer us everything, we can also lose ourselves in them? Do you use technology or does it use you? Join us as we continue our message series, Replenish, with Part 4: Resist, as we talk...

Those pesky warning lights on our vehicle dashboards - sometimes we don't even know what they mean, but sometimes we do and ignore them anyway. Have you done that? What happened? Join us as we continue our message series, Replenish, with Part 3: Renew, and find out what the "warning lights" are in our personal lives and how important it is not to ignore those, either.

Have you ever had to reset any electronic or non-electronic devices? What is involved in those kinds of resets? Why do we avoid resetting them? How bad did it have to get before you would take the time to do the reset? Join us as we continue our new message series, Replenish, with Part 2: Reset, and talk about how we may need a reset in our own lives.

What’s the most relaxing vacation you’ve ever had? Did it replenish you? Why did you need to be replenished? Join us as we start our new message series, Replenish, with Part 1: Restless, and look at how a Christ follower can work on loving and living from a healthy soul. Take a look at Ephesians 1:11-12 MSG to get started.

In the last month, New York State lawmakers responded to the rise of child mental health crises, including anxiety, depression, lack of focus, addictions, and self-harm, with a statewide smartphone ban in public schools. You may agree or disagree with their decision, but the evidence of a decline in mental health can’t be ignored. But you probably don’t need any evidence. You or a loved one live i...

When was the last time you were surprised? What has been one of your most unanticipated surprises? Whether you like them or not, we can all accept that surprises are part of life. Then why are we often so surprised when trials come our way? Join us as we jump back into our message series, "Traveler: Where is God taking me?" with Part 12: Surprise! Get a head start by reading 1 Peter 4:12-19. We wi...

Suffering. No one wants to go through it, but afterward, we can usually look back and see how it helped us grow. How do you think suffering can help us become more like Jesus? Do you see suffering as a snare or a springboard? In other words, is it a hindrance to your faith or a tool that brings you closer to God? Join us as we jump back into our message series, "Traveler: Where is God taking me?"...

Have you ever participated in a team-building activity called a “Trust Fall”? How did it go? Who are you willing to trust enough to fall into their arms blindly? Join us as we wrap up our message series, When Love Speaks: Last Words from the Cross, with Part 7: Trust Fall. We'll hear about Jesus' final words (in Luke 23:44–47) and the ultimate “Trust Fall” while also considering how being a Christ...

Like most action movies, many scenes in the movie franchise Mission: Impossible really are impossible. There are so many parts that come together to finish with the words, “That’s a wrap!” How does the life and completed assignment of Jesus seem like Mission Impossible? What are all the “unbelievable” parts that come together so that Jesus can say “Tetelestai” (it is finished)? How does that chang...