Sermons

How do you stand firm when the world pressures you to compromise? In his letter to Pergamum, Jesus calls his church to hold fast to him, reject false teaching, and cling to his promises. In other words, a resolute church needs right teaching. So what makes for a resolute church? Why does a resolute church … Read more July 5, 2026

In Jesus’ letter to Smyrna, we discover Christ’s encouragement to a faithful yet afflicted church: a troubled church need not fear suffering because it has a resurrection hope. So what trouble can a church expect? What’s a troubled church to do? And what keeps a troubled church going when suffering comes? Speaker: Rev. Creighton Friedrich.

What does Jesus say to a hard-working church? Addressing the church in Ephesus, Christ commends patient endurance and doctrinal faithfulness, warns against abandoning our first love, and calls his church to remember, repent, and return. For the church that conquers by clinging to Christ, he promises the joy of everlasting life in the paradise of … Read more June 21, 2026

Where can Christians find strength to endure tribulation, suffering, and uncertainty? In John’s vision, the risen Jesus reveals himself as the glorious Son of Man. His infinite glory calls us to worship, his victory over death frees us from fear, and his presence among his churches assures us in every trial. There is no greater … Read more June 14, 2026

Many Christians find Revelation confusing or intimidating, yet it opens with a promise of blessing. How does God want us to be blessed by this book? With the knowledge of the three great truths at its heart: Jesus’ Revelation, Jesus’ Redemption, and Jesus’ Return. Far from fueling anxiety or speculation, Revelation calls Christ’s people to … Read more June 7, 2026

What does it mean to live in the life of the Trinity? On Trinity Sunday, we explore Paul’s great blessing in 2 Corinthians 13:14 and discover how the Christian life is participation in the grace of the Son, the love of the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Speaker: Rev. Creighton Friedrich.

What does the Holy Spirit actually do in the life of the church? 1 Corinthians 12 shows us that God’s empowering Spirit works unity in and through the whole body of Christ. So let’s understand: Who is the Holy Spirit? How does he empower us? And for what does he empower us? Speaker: Rev. Creighton … Read more May 24, 2026

What happened after the Resurrection—and where is Jesus now? The Bible says he ascended into heaven, but that’s not just an ending. It’s an enthronement. As Paul explains, the ascension reveals God’s power at work: Jesus now reigns over the entire cosmos and leads His Church from His throne. Speaker: Rev. Creighton Freidrich.

What does the church need most? As Peter concludes his letter he wants Christians to know that we need the Gospel of Jesus Christ, expressed through caring pastors, humble believers, and vigilant sufferers. If we stand firm in God’s true grace, God himself will restore, strengthen, and establish his people for glory. Speaker: Rev. Creighton … Read more May 10, 2026

Is suffering proof that we’re failed Christians? Peter offers those who suffer great reassurance: don’t be surprised by your suffering, don’t be ashamed of your suffering, and trust God while doing good. Trials are not signs of failure but of refining grace—sharing in Christ’s sufferings now, with the sure promise of future glory. Speaker: Rev. … Read more May 3, 2026

How does the Gospel shape both our mindset and our life? Looking back to Christ’s cross and forward to his return, believers are called to reject sin, endure opposition, and live distinctly—marked by prayer, love, hospitality, and faithful service—for God’s glory in all things. Speaker: Rev. Creighton Friedrich.

How can you be blessed—even when life is at its worst? Peter called faithful exiles to refuse reviling and practice virtue, to refuse fear and honour Christ in our hearts, and to take the Cross to heart. Discover how true blessing is found not in circumstances or prosperity, but in communion with God through the … Read more April 19, 2026