Ordinary Time Sermons

Tired of keeping up appearances? Discover how Jesus’ easy yoke in Matthew 11 grants us the humility, resolve, and true strength to disappoint others.

What's the worst thing our church could be? Discover why being 'the best-kept secret' betrays our 200-year legacy of faith, hospitality, and service."

What do you call this place? Three texts, one question — and an answer only your congregation can give.

A sermon on the Parable of the Sower — why life gets away from us, and why we keep throwing seed anyway.

A full Christmas sermon on Luke 1:26–38. Mary’s yes to God wasn’t quiet submission but courageous faith in a complicated world, reminding us that God’s favor is often a calling, not a comfort.

Discover the meaning of Amos 6, Luke 16, and 1 Timothy 6 in this sermon on the Rich Man and Lazarus—how wealth, comfort, and callousness blind us to God’s call.

Mercy begins with a name. This sermon on Genesis 18, Hebrews 12, and Luke 19 explores justice, intercession, and Jesus’ weeping heart for the innocent.

Sermon on Jeremiah 1:4–10 and Hebrews 12:18–29—God calls Jeremiah before birth and invites us into His unshakable kingdom. Explore God’s right to call, equip, and send.

Mother's Day sermon on Proverbs 31 examining motherhood as sacred calling and wisdom work. Focuses on formation, transmission of truth, and strength through service beyond biological motherhood.

A theologically rich Father's Day sermon on Psalm 78:1-8 exploring fatherhood as sacred calling and anchor for families. Focuses on fathers' role in transmitting faith, providing stability, and exercising moral influence across generations without sentimentality.

This sermon explores what it means to be the church that gathers for worship and scatters for mission. Rooted in Genesis 12, Matthew 28, and Luke 10, Pastor Jason Elder offers a compelling reflection on service, discipleship, and going with presence, not pressure. Preached before a mission trip to Appalachia, this message invites you to see everyday life as sacred and missional.

Explore the meaning of God’s plumb line in Amos 7:7–17. This sermon unpacks the prophet’s vision, the confrontation with Amaziah, and what it means to live with integrity and courage in the face of injustice.

What does God really think of you? Explore Psalm 24 and Ephesians 1:3–14 to discover how being “in Christ” reshapes your identity, secures your worth, and grants you spiritual blessings no failure can erase.

Explore Acts 9:10–19 and discover the other side of prayer: how God often uses ordinary people, like Ananias, as the answer to someone else’s desperate cry. A powerful reflection on calling, courage, and availability.

Explore Acts 16:16–34 and discover how salvation disrupts systems, sings through suffering, and brings radical healing. This powerful sermon, Sideways Salvation, reveals how grace often comes unexpectedly—through protest, midnight praise, and solidarity with the suffering.

Discover why availability is the best ability in the Christian life. Explore Acts 16 and John 14 as Pastor Jason unpacks how God works through our gifts, passions, and skills when we remain open to the Spirit’s leading.

Discover how Romans 12 offers guidance for finding your purpose through your God-given gifts, passions, and skills. Learn how your unique design can build up the church, serve others, and bring glory to God.

A Creation Care Sunday sermon exploring why we care for creation—not from guilt, but from gratitude for God’s gift. Discover how nature reveals God’s glory and how caring for the earth is an act of worship.

Forgiveness is the hardest word to learn—and the hardest to live. This sermon from Micah 7:18–19 and Matthew 18:21–22 explores what forgiveness really means, why it’s so painful, and how Jesus gives us the strength to release the debts that weigh us down

In Luke 3:21-22, Jesus is baptized and the affirming voice of God breaks forth from heaven and declares, “You are my beloved son, with you I am well pleased.” This fuels Jesus’ life and ministry and this positive declaration is the voice that defines who we are. Learn more!

In this sermon on Mark 10:46-52, we explore Blind Bartimaeus, who boldly calls out to Jesus for mercy, defying the crowd’s attempts to silence him. His persistent faith leads to healing and a transformative relationship with Christ. This powerful story challenges us to have the courage to call out and the faith to follow Jesus. Are we ready to break through resistance and step into the light?

Explore Job 38:1-7, 34-41 in this sermon, where God answers Job’s suffering not with explanations, but with the grandeur of creation. Discover how this invites us to trust in divine wisdom amid life’s challenges and find hope even in unanswered questions.

In this sermon from Mark 10:17-31, the rich young ruler asks about eternal life. Explore the quest for eternal life, the challenge of letting go of possessions, and how Jesus invites us into a deeper relationship through faith.

Explore why Jesus is central to the Christian faith, uncovering His role as God’s ultimate revelation, His superiority to angels, and His pioneering work in salvation. I share this Hebrew 1:1-4 sermon idea to help others and to shine a light on the goodness of Christ.

Luke 1:67-80 meaning is profound. Zechariah both believes and doubts God, showing us that the journey of faith can be mixed. The angel Gabriel tells John his prayers are answered, yet he doubts. After months of being mute, he is enabled to speak and he praises God's faithfulness.

James 5:13-20 teaches us about building a vibrant church community through Prayer, Healing, and Deliverance. Discover the power of service in our faith journey, inspired by Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s belief that “anyone can be great because everyone can serve.” James 5:13-20 meaning for today is deeply profound for any Christian wanting to make a practical impact in their church.