Title: Sharing the Truth

Speaker: Sheldon James

Date: August 24, 2025

The sermon explores the urgent need for Bible translation and evangelism, emphasizing that many in the world lack access to Scripture and remain unaware of Christ. Drawing on personal experiences and theological themes from John 18 and passages in Hosea and Jeremiah, the speaker challenges the audience to move beyond ordinary Christian living and actively seek opportunities to share the truth, highlighting the importance of recognizing God as the ultimate source of truth and the responsibility to share that truth with a world often seeking it in the wrong places. The message is a call to action, urging listeners to consider the neglected mission field and the eternal consequences of failing to share the Gospel.

Title: What Does Repent Mean?

Speaker: Sheldon James

Date: August 24, 2025

Bible: Genesis 6:6

Title: What Revival Demands

Speaker: Tim Schmidt

Date: August 17, 2025

Bible: 2 Chronicles 7:1-15

The sermon emphasizes the urgent need for revival, urging listeners to actively seek God through honest introspection, fervent prayer, and thorough repentance. Drawing from 2 Chronicles 7, the message highlights God’s desire for a relationship with His people, promising forgiveness and healing when they humble themselves and turn from wickedness. The speaker underscores the importance of moving beyond complacency and embracing a wholehearted pursuit of God, recognizing that true revival is not a passive occurrence but a direct result of actively seeking His presence and aligning one's life with His will, ultimately leading to a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper connection with the divine.

The sermon emphasizes the vital importance of faith as the cornerstone of a life pleasing to God, drawing extensively from Hebrews 11 and Romans 1:17. It explores various facets of faith—little, great, weak, and strong—highlighting its role in trusting God even when outcomes are unseen, exemplified through biblical figures like Noah, Abraham, and Moses. The message underscores that faith isn't a guarantee against suffering or loss, but rather a confident reliance on God's promises and power, ultimately calling listeners to cultivate unwavering trust and obedience, recognizing that faith comes through hearing and embracing God’s Word.

Title: Comfort in Trials

Speaker: Bill Snodderly

Date: August 3, 2025

Bible: John 15:20-27

The sermon centers on maintaining focus on Christ amidst challenging transitions and hardships, particularly in the wake of a pastoral change. Drawing from John 15, the message emphasizes enduring faith, seeking comfort in God's presence, and recognizing that persecution is a consequence of revealing the world's sin. The speaker encourages the congregation to remember the teachings of scripture, embrace unity, and anticipate God's provision of a new leader, ultimately finding peace and joy in Christ's unwavering love and promise of a future filled with purpose and fruitfulness.

Title: Changing of the Guard

Speaker: Roger Whiteside

Date: July 27, 2025

Bible: Joshua 1:9

The sermon emphasizes the inevitability and blessing of change, drawing parallels from the transition of leadership in the Old Testament and the need for adaptability within the church. It encourages embracing change with courage and a mind to work, highlighting the importance of unity, prayer, and faithfulness to core doctrines while remaining open to new leadership and opportunities. The message underscores the value of shared purpose, mutual support, and a commitment to spreading the gospel, ultimately calling for a community that remains steadfast in faith and open to God’s direction.

Title: How Big Is Your God?

Speaker: Mike Rodgers

Date: July 20, 2025

Bible: Hebrews 11:6

The sermon reflects on faith, mortality, and the enduring mission of the church, drawing heavily from Hebrews 11. The speaker contemplates his own impending departure while emphasizing the importance of diligently seeking God and embracing the opportunities presented by life's challenges, even illness. Central to the message is the call to unwavering faith, not as blind adherence but as thoughtful trust in God's design and purpose, illustrated through analogies of running a race and passing the baton to future generations, ultimately urging the congregation to support their next leader and remain steadfast in their pursuit of God.

The sermon reflects on a recent personal experience of loss and a tragic shooting at a Baptist church, framing these events within the broader context of spiritual guidance and reliance on God. Drawing heavily from Proverbs 3, the message emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord with all one's heart, acknowledging Him in all endeavors, and submitting to His will, assuring listeners that He will direct their paths and provide favor and understanding. Ultimately, the sermon serves as a comforting reminder of God's unwavering presence and a call to steadfast faith amidst life's uncertainties and challenges, highlighting the transformative power of studying and applying scripture to daily living.