Sermons
"Track 37: Two Ways to Live (Psalm 37)", Will DuVal | 7/19/26
“I have set before you today life and good, death and evil. If you obey the commandments of the Lord… then you shall live… But if your heart turns away, and you will not hear… you shall surely perish… Therefore choose life, that you may live” (Dt 30:15-19). Obey the Lord and live; disobey and perish. Those were Moses’s final words of welcome and warning to the Israelites to conclude the book of Deuteronomy (which we just finished together last month!). In this sermon, King David takes up this same theme in Psalm 37, reminding us that “evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land” (v9). Join us for this sermon for encouragement in your daily walk with the Lord!
“Track 36: With You is the Fountain of Life (Psalm 36)", Will DuVal | 7/12/26
“How do I live life to the fullest?” It’s a question rooted in the heart of every human being. Companies rake in billions of dollars each year - in fields ranging from health & wellness to financial investing, travel & leisure to technology & innovation - promising to deliver us an answer - the answer - to our heart’s deep longing for joy and fulfillment. Jesus himself spoke to this yearning when he claimed, “I have come that [you] may have life and have it abundantly” (Jn 10:10). But a whole millennium before Jesus, King David illuminated the path to true meaning and happiness for us in Psalm 36: “With you [, O Lord,] is the fountain of life” (v9). Come discover life to the fullest in this sermon, and worship the “Fountain of Life” together with us!
“Track 35: My Soul Will Rejoice in the Lord’s Salvation (Psalm 35)", Will DuVal | 7/5/26
Live long enough, and you’ll find yourself in real danger at some point in life. Under threat from a serious physical ailment or a life-altering relational rift, a circumstantial crisis or facing the severe consequences of your own sin; this world is full of peril. But where do we turn in our time of need? As we return to the book of Psalms and chapter 35 specifically, David reminds us exactly where we ought to bring all our troubles: straight to the Lord. As the apostle Peter puts it in the New Testament, we can “cast all our cares on Him, because He cares for you” (1 Pet 5:7). And, David adds, because the Lord is faithful to deliver us from evil. Join us for this sermon as we cry out in petition and praise to the Rock of our salvation.
"Finishing Well (Deuteronomy 32:48-34:12)", Will DuVal | 6/28/26
For four books of the Bible now (Exodus-Deuteronomy), we have journeyed from a bushel basket in Goshen to the royal palace in Egypt, from the desert of Midian to the wilderness of the Arabah, from the top of Mt. Sinai to the top of Mt. Nebo, following every step of the way one central figure: Moses. But this Sunday as we conclude the book of Deuteronomy, Moses’s story comes to a close. As we have learned from his words and example these past 134 chapters now, so too in these final two chapters do we learn from Moses how to “finish well” the race of faith that God has set before each of us. Join us for this sermon for the grand finale of Deuteronomy (and the Torah!)!
"Passing the Baton (Deuteronomy 31:1-32:47)", Austin Gooch | 6/21/26
Under changing leadership and transforming cultures, how can God's people pass the faith from one generation to the next? As we near the conclusion of Deuteronomy, we see God's people facing the uncertainty of leadership change from Moses to Joshua and confrontation with enemies in Canaan. More importantly, we see Yahweh, the God of Israel, provide for every need so that the people of God may pass the faith from generation to generation.
"Covenant Renewal (Deuteronomy 29)", Will DuVal | 6/14/26
In today’s world, we’re very familiar with contracts. From our cell phone plan to our gym membership, our mortgage to our employment agreement, we’re no stranger to signing on the dotted line. But we are increasingly unfamiliar with the idea of a covenant. What makes a covenant different? Why were they so significant in the biblical world? And most importantly, how do humans enter into (and remain in) covenant relationship with the Lord? Join us for this sermon as we consider all these questions and more, and continue our study of the book of Deuteronomy in chapter 29.
“Rightly Responding to the Lord (Deuteronomy 26-27)", Will DuVal | 6/7/26
Growing up, I loved getting presents, but I hated writing “thank you” notes. Yet the importance of recognizing the gift and expressing gratitude was drilled into me from an early age. In this sermon from Deuteronomy chs 26 & 27, Moses similarly calls on Israel to “rightly respond to the Lord” in light of all that He has given them. But as we’ve seen all throughout this book, his charge isn’t just for “them back then”; it’s for us still today as well. How does God want us to respond to all that He’s done for us? Join us to find out…and worship accordingly!
“The God of the Law, pt. 4 (Deuteronomy 23-25 (excerpts))", Thad Yessa | 5/31/26
Most of our lives are filled with ordinary, mundane moments. We move through the same routines, responsibilities, conversations, and tasks that can often feel disconnected from anything “spiritual.” But does God care about those parts of life? Does following Jesus actually shape the everyday and seemingly boring moments?
This week in Deuteronomy, we will walk through a section of laws that may initially seem random, yet together they reveal how God cares about how His people live in every sphere of life. God doesn’t just care about how His people act in spiritual moments but also in the ordinary rhythms of everyday life, calling His people to reflect His character in everything they do.
“Sex & Marriage (Deuteronomy 22:13-25:12 (excerpts))", Will DuVal | 5/24/26
Christians are often charged with espousing a sexual (and marital) ethic that is “outdated and oppressive”. If that’s how skeptics attack our New Testament convictions, they are even more denigrating of the Old Testament’s commands! To be sure, the Law has some pretty difficult and archaic things to say about sex and marriage, especially in our section of Deuteronomy for this sermon. How do we see God’s wisdom and kindness in such laws (and how does any of it point us to Jesus?)? Join us for answers!
“Being a Christian (The Gospel of John)", Will DuVal | 5/17/26
Check out the sermon from Church in the Park as we hear from the Gospel of John about what it means to be a Christian!
The God of the Law, pt.3 (Deuteronomy 21:1 - 22:12)", Will DuVal | 5/10/26
We are often prone to reduce the Old Testament Law to just a list of “Do”s and “Don’t”s. But once again in chapters 19 & 20, Moses reminds us why the Law is so important and so personal: because of whose Law it is. In order to fully appreciate God’s Law, we must first appreciate the God of the Law. Come worship Him with us!
“The God of the Law, pt.2 (Deuteronomy 19-20)", Will DuVal | 5/3/26
We are often prone to reduce the Old Testament Law to just a list of “Do”s and “Don’t”s. But once again in chapters 19 & 20, Moses reminds us why the Law is so important and so personal: because of whose Law it is. In order to fully appreciate God’s Law, we must first appreciate the God of the Law. Come worship Him with us!
