Sermons
Honest, gospel-centered preaching that connects the ancient text to the present moment—with room for faith, doubt, and hope.
Gather for Worship, Scatter for Mission: Sermon
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.
Funeral Sermon: The Gift of Life and the Grace of Christ
Celebrate the gift of life and the grace of Christ with this uplifting funeral sermon. Reflecting on James 1:17 and John 15, it honors love, faith, friendship, and the hope we have in Jesus. A comforting message for those grieving and grateful.
Funeral Sermon: Psalm 23 and Revelation 21
Looking for a comforting funeral sermon based on Psalm 23 and Revelation 21? This message affirms that even in the valley of shadows, God promises restoration, reunion, and light beyond all darkness.
Funeral Sermon for a Life Cut Short: God’s Compassion in Our Deepest Pain
Looking for a funeral sermon after a loved one died by suicide? This compassionate message reminds us that even in our darkest hours, God does not abandon us. Includes Scripture, pastoral reflection, and a word of comfort for grieving families.
Funeral Sermon for Dementia or Alzheimer’s: We Are Remembered by God
Looking for a funeral sermon for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s? This compassionate message reminds us that even when memory fades, we are never forgotten by God. Includes scriptures from Isaiah 49, Psalm 139, and Romans 8.
Funeral Sermon for Someone with Parkinson’s and Questions About Faith
A funeral sermon for someone with Parkinson’s and deep questions about faith. This message, based on Psalm 13 and John 20, reflects on God’s grace for thinkers, seekers, and the suffering.
God’s Plumb Line in Amos 7: Sermon
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 Think of Me? Ephesians 1 and Psalm 24 Sermon
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.
When You Are the Answer to Prayer - Acts 9 Sermon
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.
Acts 16:16-34 Sermon: Sideways Salvation
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.
What is the Best Ability? (John 14:23-29; Acts 16:9-15 Sermon)
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.
Spiritual Gifts Sermon - Using Your GPS
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.
Creation Care Sermon
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.
Why We Choose Barabbas (Luke 23:13-25)
Discover the meaning of Palm Sunday in this sermon on Luke 23:13-25 —why do we choose Barabbas when we know Christ is innocent?
The Hardest Word to Learn (Matthew 18:21-22)
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
Listening to the Voice that Names Us
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!
Jesus, the Word: Infinite and Intimate (John 1:1-14)
Explore John 1:1-14 and uncover how Jesus, the eternal Word, bridges the infinite and intimate. Discover the profound truths of his existence before creation, his light that overcomes darkness, and the transformative love revealed as the Word becomes flesh to dwell among us.
Emmanuel: God With Us in the Mess, Mundane, and Magnificent
Discover the profound message of Christmas: Emmanuel, God with us in the mess, the mundane, and the magnificent. A heartfelt reflection on Matthew 1:18-23 for this holy season.
A Messiah for the Messy (Luke 2:1-7)
Discover the real Christmas story in this sermon from Luke 2:1-7, exploring the humble birth of Jesus, the misconceptions about the inn, and God’s presence in life’s messy, unexpected moments.
A Happy Light in the Lonely Dark (Luke 2:8-20)
Discover how the light of Christ breaks through the darkness, bringing joy, belonging, and hope to all, just as it did for the shepherds.