Sermons
“Lessons from the Wilderness, pt.1 (Deuteronomy 1:6-2:25)" | 1/25/26
As we noted in our introduction to Deuteronomy, the book is mostly comprised of three sermons Moses preached to the people of Israel just before they entered the Promised Land. This Sunday, Moses opens his first sermon by recapping their journey through the wilderness and reminding God’s people of the lessons He has taught them over the past 40 years. As God’s new covenant people, still living between our own “exodus” (salvation) and our eventual homecoming to the better “Promised Land” (Heaven), we need these reminders today just as much as the Israelites once did. Join us in this sermon for God’s “Lessons from the Wilderness”!
“Choose Life! (Deuteronomy 30)", Will DuVal | 1/18/26
Reach Reproductive Health joins us for Sanctity of Life Sunday, and their message to uncertain pregnant mothers echoes Moses’s exhortation to the people of Israel in Deuteronomy 30: “Choose LIFE!” Join us for this sermon as we discover what it means for us to choose life personally, collectively as a church, and corporately as the Church in America.
“Deuteronomy: Purpose & Practice”(Deuteronomy 1:1-8)”, Will DuVal | 1/11/26
It’s often said that “those who don’t learn from the past are doomed to repeat it”. Yet many of us in the modern world are ignorant of history, preferring instead the recent and “relevant”. God’s word declares “Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways” (Ps 128:1). Yet we repeatedly disobey God, at times without even knowing “his ways”. God assures us “I know the plans I have for you… to give you a future and a hope” (Jer 29:11). Yet we are often quick to forget God’s promises, and live in fear and worry instead. Remembrance. Obedience. Faith. God wants each of these virtues for each of us, His people. And He offers them to us in the book of Deuteronomy. Even more importantly, God offers us Himself here: His law, His love, and His invitation to relationship. Join us for this sermon as we begin our journey together through this beautiful book of the Bible!
“In with the New (Various Texts)", Will DuVal | 1/4/26
It’s often said that “people hate change”. Perhaps, but one thing is for sure: we love the NEW. The smell of a new car, the bells and whistles of a new phone, the excitement of a new relationship, the hope and promise of a new year. And it’s especially true when it comes to our spiritual lives: we delight in God’s “new mercies every morning” (Lam 3:23); we respond by “sing[ing] unto the Lord a new song” (Ps 96:1); most of all, we rejoice that in Christ, we are “a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come!” (2 Cor 5:17). Join us for this sermon as we trace this theme of newness throughout the entire story of Scripture, praising the God who is “making all things new” (Rev 21:5).
"Out with the Old (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)", Thad Yessa | 12/28/25
As we come to the final Sunday of 2025, it’s a natural moment to pause and look back. This past year likely holds moments of growth and gratitude, but also regret, failure, and things left undone. For some, looking back may even feel overwhelming, aware of the ways we didn’t follow Christ as faithfully as we should have. The question is: what do we do with all of that? In 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Paul reminds us that our story doesn’t end with who we were, but with what Christ has done. “And such were some of you.” Those words invite us to look back honestly, remember the grace of Christ, and step into the new year as people made new. The Christian life is more than resolutions, it is renewal through the gospel.
"God's Community is the Cure for the World's Disconnection (Ecclesiastes 4:7-12)", Will DuVal | 12/21/25
“Why am I here?” It’s a question we’ve all asked at some point, perhaps often. According to a recent survey, 58% of young adults in the U.S. report feeling “little or no meaning or purpose in my life within the past month” (APA, 2023). And the numbers are trending upward in every age demographic. In a world that feels more and more aimless and adrift by the day, God’s word offers us a clear and changeless reason to keep getting out of bed every morning. The question is: “What IS it?” And just as important: “Are we pursuing it?” Check out this sermon for God’s prescription for the world’s purposelessness.
“God’s Purpose is the Cure for the World’s Aimlessness”, Will DuVal | 12/14/25
“Why am I here?” It’s a question we’ve all asked at some point, perhaps often. According to a recent survey, 58% of young adults in the U.S. report feeling “little or no meaning or purpose in my life within the past month” (APA, 2023). And the numbers are trending upward in every age demographic. In a world that feels more and more aimless and adrift by the day, God’s word offers us a clear and changeless reason to keep getting out of bed every morning. The question is: “What IS it?” And just as important: “Are we pursuing it?” Check out this sermon for God’s prescription for the world’s purposelessness.
"God's Rest is the Cure for the World's Busyness", Will DuVal | 12/7/25
We live in a non-stop, fast-paced, 24/7 world that celebrates and demands constant activity. And yet as Christians, we follow the example of our Lord, who often “withdrew… to lonely place(s) by himself” (Mt 14:13) and similarly invited his disciples to “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mk 6:31). What is busyness, why is it such a problem, and how can it be cured? Check out this sermon for answers!
"God’s Peace Cures Worry (Phil 4:6-7)", Thad Yessa | 11/30/25
We live in a world where stress is constant, pressure is unrelenting, and noise fills nearly every corner of our lives. For many, worry has become a daily companion, something we carry into our relationships, our work, our homes, and even our sleep. It’s no surprise that anxiety has become one of the most universal human experiences of our time. Long before modern culture named anxiety, Scripture spoke directly to the restless heart. God does not minimize our fears, ignore our burdens, or shame our struggles. Instead, He invites us to bring our worries to Him and promises a peace that does not depend on circumstances. In Philippians 4:6-7, Paul offers a path that is both honest and hopeful: we bring everything to God in prayer, and God responds by guarding our hearts with a peace only He can give.
"God’s Truth is the Cure for the World’s Lies (Jn 17:6-19)", Will DuVal | 11/23/25
Never in the history of humanity have more people had more access to more information than we do today. And yet never have we been bombarded with more misinformation, disinformation, and outright lies. Surrounded by so much confusion, it’s no wonder that two-thirds of Americans today believe there is no such thing as absolute truth (Barna, “American Worldview Inventory 2025”, May 2025). But this crisis of truth is nothing new. The zeitgeist of our own postmodern age was well-summarized in Pontius Pilate’s question of Jesus during his trial 2,000 years ago: “What is truth?” (Jn 18:38). Jesus’ answer, however, is unequivocal: “Holy Father… your word is truth” (Jn 17:17). Join us this Sunday as we turn together to God’s word, the antidote for the world’s lies.
“It’s All About the Gospel (Galatians 6:11-18)”, Will DuVal | 11/16/25
As we wrap up Paul’s letter to the Galatians this Sunday, there is one message he wants to leave ringing in our ears and hearts: It’s all about the gospel. Not circumcision (v12), not keeping the law (v13), not what we have done for God (v13), but rather what He has done for us by sending His Son Jesus to die for our sins. As Paul concludes, “far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ” (v14). This gospel saves us (v14), it transforms us (v15), it guides and guards us (v16), and it empowers us (v18). Join us this weekend for Galatians’ grand finale, as we glory in the gospel together!
“Living in Gospel Community (Galatians 5:25 - 6:10)", Will DuVal | 11/9/25
As we near the end of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, he offers us some (almost) final commendations. Having already exhorted us how we are to “use our freedom” (v13) personally - “walk by the Spirit” (v16) - as well as interpersonally in a more general sense - “through love serve one another” (v13) - Paul now gets specific about what loving service looks like in the context of gospel community. Jesus himself said, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples: if you have love for one another” (Jn 13:35). How do we put that love into practice? Check out Sunday's sermon for edifying instruction and gospel-rich encouragement!
