Sermon 7: The Fatal Root of a Dying Church: Revelation 2:1-7
October 30, 2022 • Pastor Joel Porcher • Revelation 2:1–7
The rich history of the Ephesian church didn’t make it immune to a devastating temptation every church will face in each generation.
Sermon 7: Partnership in Prayer: Colossians 4:2-4
October 23, 2022 • Missionary Gedi Laskauskas • Colossians 4:2–4
Sermon 6: Faithful Pastoral Care and Missions: 2 John 1:1-13
October 23, 2022 • Pastor Joel Porcher • 2 John
2 John is heart felt pastoral letter that communicates the thinking of a matured Christian who shepherds God’s people. God wants us to see the ultimate goal of missions.
Sunday Evening Service
October 16, 2022 • Pastor Chris Wagner
Sermon 5: The Importance of Healthy Leadership: Acts 20:17-24
October 16, 2022 • Pastor Joel Porcher • Acts 20:17–24
Paul’s loving exhortation to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20 remind us that the church’s current health and future are heavily dependent on the health of those who lead it. God wants us to pray for those who care for souls and mentor the next generation.
Sermon 4: A Spirit-filled Approach to Christian Ministry: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
October 9, 2022 • Pastor Joel Porcher • 1 Corinthians 3:1–9
In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul had to remind a fleshly church that they needed to repent of their self-centeredness and embrace a spirit-filled approach to serving Christ and others. God wants us to minister from a heart that is being influenced and energized by the indwelling Spirit.
Sermon 3: Mentoring the Next Generation: 2 Timothy 2:1-7
October 9, 2022 • Pastor Joel Porcher • 2 Timothy 2:1–7
2 Timothy 2 gives a glimpse into the heart of discipleship and mentoring as we see Paul’s fatherly encouragement to Timothy. God wants us to invest our lives in mentoring the next generation of Christian disciples.
Sermon 2: God’s Providence in the Ordinary: Acts 18:1-6
October 2, 2022 • Pastor Joel Porcher • Acts 18:1–6
Acts 18 recounts the story of God’s ordinary providence which brought together a ministry team which would lead to many fruitful years of ministry. God wants us to delight in His providence in the ordinary details of our lives.
Being Missionally Motivated: James 1:18-22
October 2, 2022 • Dr. Kevin Cassidy • James 1:18–22
James 1:20-21 the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
Evening Service: Missions Emphasis 2022
September 25, 2022
Sermon 1: The Birth of a Vibrant Church in a Pagan Culture: Act 19:8-10
September 25, 2022 • Acts 19:8–10
Acts 18-20 record the fascinating details of the gospel penetrating a deeply pagan city making this unlikely community the center of one of the most vibrant and influential local churches in the first century. God wants us to focus on the wondrous power of the gospel.
