Messages

A sermon from the series “2 Thessalonians – Life in These Last Days.” Imagine you’re crossing a lake in a boat. You’re not alone. Jesus is with you, along with a dozen of His most faithful followers. With Jesus on board, you assume it will be smooth sailing. But then a fierce storm strikes, and waves crash into the boat. Everyone is terrified—that is, except Jesus. He’s sound asleep!

You join the others in a panicked plea for Jesus to wake up. When He does, He puts a question to you and your traveling companions. “Why are you afraid?” He asks, “O you of little faith?” Then, at His command, the winds and the sea calm down.

Is your faith in Christ growing, or are you a person of “little faith”? Faith is a relationship of trust with God, and like all relationships, it is a living, dynamic, growing thing. Today, Paul will challenge us to have a faith that is flourishing—one that can withstand even the severest storms.

A sermon from the series “Sabbatical Reflections.” In a world that constantly pushes us to do more, achieve more, and stay busy, God offers a different invitation: to simply delight in Him. Today we’ll explore the life of David—a man whose greatest legacy was not his accomplishments, victories, or success, but his deep relationship with God. Join us as we discover how experiencing God’s delight in us can lead us into a richer, deeper delight in Him.

A sermon from the series “Sabbatical Reflections.” If someone close to you were to write your epitaph, what would it say? How have you invested your life? What lives have you touched? Where have you risked? Often, we settle for comfort, security, and small dreams, while God calls us to a life of deeper faith, greater purpose, and kingdom risk. Join us as we explore how Jesus awakens us to greater dreams and invites us out of the boat and onto the water where He is.

A sermon from the series “Sabbatical Reflections.” This Sunday, Pastor Marc returns from sabbatical with a message titled “Promise Keeper.” Through stories from Israel and the beginning of the war, you’ll hear how the unshakable promises of God sustained Marc and Ruth during uncertain days. Together, we’ll discover how God’s faithfulness throughout Scripture gives us confidence and peace no matter what we face. Whatever storm you may be walking through, God is still a Promise Keeper.

A sermon from the series “Mother\’s Day 2026.” A few years ago, the U.S. surgeon general issued a warning (and this is true) that parenting can be harmful to one’s mental health. The nation’s doctor said parents are under dangerous levels of stress. He cited a report finding that on most days, parents feel overwhelming pressure.

Today, we celebrate the most overworked and underappreciated people on the planet—mothers. While their calling is certainly stressful, we could not live without their loving care, correction, and guidance. At its core, motherhood is a ministry. God uses moms to shape us into the people He wants us to be. Join us as we gain greater respect for the ministry of godly mothers.

A sermon from the series “1 Thessalonians – Life in these Last Days.” This week we’ll conclude our study of 1 Thessalonians. The book was written to help a healthy church grow even healthier, and it’s done the same for us. Together, we’ve learned what it means to live in a way that pleases God. We’ve been challenged to lead blameless lives until the coming of our Lord Jesus. Now, in the final section of his letter, Paul calls the church to live together as the family of God. Please join us as we explore this encouraging and challenging passage.

A sermon from the series “1 Thessalonians – Life in these Last Days.” Wouldn’t you like to know what the future holds? All of us wonder: Will the economy keep my investments afloat? Will my kids grow up healthy and stable? Will I keep my job until retirement? Will my candidate win the next election? Oh, to be able to pull back the curtain of time and peek into the mysteries of tomorrow!

When it comes to questions like these, God doesn’t reveal the answers in advance. Instead of knowing the future, we’re to entrust our lives to the Father’s sovereignty.

But God has revealed to us the greatest event still to come, namely, Jesus’ return. No, He hasn’t given us the date and time, but we can be certain He’s on HIs way. Until then, we’re to prepare ourselves by living as children of the light.

Our guest preacher this week is Craig Boronow. Craig is a gifted teacher who ministered at FCCO for many years. Craig and Michelle moved away a while ago, but they’ll be back with us today! 

A sermon from the series “1 Thessalonians – Life in these Last Days.” The Thessalonian Christians were worried. Some of their brothers and sisters had died, and they wondered what had happened to them. Are they alright? Where are they now? Their concern stemmed from confusion about the Lord’s second coming. They wanted to know what happens to believers who die before Jesus returns. Paul assures them that the dead in Christ are never forgotten. In fact, they are in the very presence of Jesus! Paul will tell them to encourage one another with the assurance that there is life—eternal life—after death. Join us as we discover what really happens after we die.

A sermon from the series “1 Thessalonians – Life in these Last Days.” In the first part of Paul’s letter to the recently planted church of Thessalonica, he spent a lot of time looking to the past. He reminded these new Christians of God’s faithfulness even amid affliction and encouraged them to continue on the path of faith, love, and hope.

Now, in the second part of his letter, Paul points them to the future. Not only does he answer important questions about the Second Coming and the believer’s salvation from the coming wrath, but he also issues a wake-up call to dozing disciples who need to be ready for Christ’s return. In other words, he teaches them what it takes to please God.

A sermon from the series “He is Risen!.” These days, it feels like we’re constantly overwhelmed by bad news. There are wars, political conflicts, and tensions everywhere. Then there’s the unrest in our own hearts. Many feel lost and hopeless. Internally, we ache for peace—peace within ourselves and with others. But most of all, we long to be at peace with God.

Of all the enemies we face, none is greater than death. But, at Easter, we celebrate the death of death. In rising from the dead, Jesus defeated death once and for all! Because He is risen, we can truly live now and forevermore!