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Dec 7, 2025

“The Gift of Movement”

Have you ever wondered why God would choose lowly shepherds to be the first heralds of his birth? This Sunday we will hear the story from their perspective and find out why movement is such a gift.

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Dec 7, 2025“The Gift of Movement”

Dec 7, 2025
“The Gift of Movement”

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: The Gift: Advent Sermon Series

Have you ever wondered why God would choose lowly shepherds to be the first heralds of his birth? This Sunday we will hear the story from their perspective and find out why movement is such a gift.
Nov 29, 2025“The Gift of Others”

Nov 29, 2025
“The Gift of Others”

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: The Gift: Advent Sermon Series

Advent begins this week! As we prepare for the season and purchase presents, we remember that Christ is the true gift. He is the reason for the season. In Christ, we receive many additional gifts. We discuss a new one each week as we anticipate the coming of our newborn King!
Nov 20, 2025“A Wild-Goose Goodbye” (2 Kings 2:1-12)

Nov 20, 2025
“A Wild-Goose Goodbye” (2 Kings 2:1-12)

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: No Contest: The Story of Elijah

We have one more story to tell regarding Elijah. In this final installment, Elijah anoints his successor and bids farewell in a surprisingly inefficient manner. Come and see how this informs us about our own walk with the Lord.
Nov 13, 2025“Authorized Children” (2 Kings 1)

Nov 13, 2025
“Authorized Children” (2 Kings 1)

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: No Contest: The Story of Elijah

Join us this Sunday as we see Elijah interact with Ahab’s son Ahaziah. We will see God’s judgment play out while at the same time learning the right way to approach our holy God.
Nov 9, 2025“The Power of Repentance” (1 Kings 21)

Nov 9, 2025
“The Power of Repentance” (1 Kings 21)

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: No Contest: The Story of Elijah

As humans, we are all acquainted with sin. Hopefully we are also familiar with the reality of repentance. This week, as we take a look at King Ahab, we learn an important lesson on the power of repentance.
Oct 30, 2025“Still Small Voice” (1 Kings 19:1-21)

Oct 30, 2025
“Still Small Voice” (1 Kings 19:1-21)

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: No Contest: The Story of Elijah

The great contest on Mt. Carmel is over. Yahweh remains undefeated! Baal has utterly failed! So why is Elijah running away terrified? Find out this Sunday as we learn about the power of God’s still small voice.
Oct 26, 2025“The Contest” (1 Kings 18:20-46)

Oct 26, 2025
“The Contest” (1 Kings 18:20-46)

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: No Contest: The Story of Elijah

The table has been set; everyone is gathering at Mount Carmel to see what Elijah might do. This week we will witness the ultimate contest between Baal and Yahweh. You might know this old story, but don’t miss out on the new lessons we can still learn today!
Oct 19, 2025“The Confrontation” (1 Kings 18:1-19)

Oct 19, 2025
“The Confrontation” (1 Kings 18:1-19)

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: No Contest: The Story of Elijah

This Sunday brings us into chapter 18 of 1 Kings where Elijah confronts King Ahab about who is really the “troubler of Israel”.
Oct 9, 2025“A Prophet Legitimized” (1 Kings 17:17-24)

Oct 9, 2025
“A Prophet Legitimized” (1 Kings 17:17-24)

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: No Contest: The Story of Elijah
Elijah has already done and experienced amazing things from the powerful hand of God, but this week we will see him cemented as a legitimate prophet who truly speaks the words of Yahweh. We will also see the one thing all powerful prayers have in common.
Oct 4, 2025“Strange Provisions” (1 Kings 17:1-16)

Oct 4, 2025
“Strange Provisions” (1 Kings 17:1-16)

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: No Contest: The Story of Elijah
This week we will be embarking on a new journey through the story of the great prophet Elijah! Join us as we discover that there is no contest between the idols that vie for our attention and the one true God!
Sep 25, 2025“The Secret of Contentment”

Sep 25, 2025
“The Secret of Contentment”

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: Philippians: A Context For Joy
This Sunday we will finish up our look at Philippians as Paul lets us in on his secret to being content. Be sure to join us!
Sep 18, 2025Bringing Jesus to the Table

Sep 18, 2025
Bringing Jesus to the Table

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: Philippians: A Context For Joy
This Sunday we will dig into chapter 4 of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Here we see Paul address some disagreements that have arisen within the church. Come and see what we can apply to our own differences.
Sep 13, 2025The Makings of a Great Teacher

Sep 13, 2025
The Makings of a Great Teacher

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: Philippians: A Context For Joy
We have all had a bad teacher before, but what makes a teacher great? Paul will demonstrate for us as we take a look at his third chapter in Philippians.
Sep 9, 2025The Family of Faith (Philippians 2:19-3:1)

Sep 9, 2025
The Family of Faith (Philippians 2:19-3:1)

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: Philippians: A Context For Joy
Have you ever had that feeling that something is on the tip of your tongue, but you just can’t place it? This week, Paul will help us understand why this happens and how to prevent it.
Aug 29, 2025“Shine Like Stars” (Philippians 2:12-18)

Aug 29, 2025
“Shine Like Stars” (Philippians 2:12-18)

By: Pastor Andrew Bonsell
Series: Philippians: A Context For Joy
This week’s message will explore what it means to live out our salvation with both humility and joy. By working out our faith, avoiding grumbling, and holding fast to Christ, we can stand out not for the wrong reasons, but as lights that shine brightly for Him.
Aug 24, 2025“How to Become United (and Stay That Way)” (Philippians 1:27-2:11)

Aug 24, 2025
“How to Become United (and Stay That Way)” (Philippians 1:27-2:11)

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: Philippians: A Context For Joy
We continue through Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi. In the upcoming section, Paul begins to provide some instructions to his fellow Christians, and he does so by way of an old hymn.
Aug 15, 2025“Speaking of Jesus” (Philippians 1:12-26)

Aug 15, 2025
“Speaking of Jesus” (Philippians 1:12-26)

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: Philippians: A Context For Joy
Join us this Sunday as we take a look at the next section of Philippians. Here Paul gives the church an update, but it is not in the way they expect.
Aug 8, 2025“A Context For Joy” (Philippians 1:1-11)

Aug 8, 2025
“A Context For Joy” (Philippians 1:1-11)

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: Philippians: A Context For Joy
This week we are beginning a new series on Paul's letter to the Philippians. In this first week we will see how, according to Paul, the situations we face in life can be a context for joy.
Jul 30, 2025Revival and the Death of Good Enough

Jul 30, 2025
Revival and the Death of Good Enough

By: Amanda Lucas
Series: One Off Messages
Have we settled for “good enough” in our faith? In Revelation 2:1–7, Jesus calls us to return to our first love, let go of complacency, and make room for the kind of revival that brings real, lasting life.

0:00 - Welcome 0:54 - Worship Song 5:33 - Prayer 6:50 - “Revival and the Death of Good Enough” 25:35 - Benediction
Jul 24, 2025“How Can You Be So Sure That You’re Right?”

Jul 24, 2025
“How Can You Be So Sure That You’re Right?”

By: Andrew Bonsell
Series: Defense
This Sunday we will finish up our series on apologetics and sum up everything that we have learned thus far. All of the questions we have asked culminate in this final query: How can we be so sure that we are right? Join us as we explore the answer together.

0:00 - Welcome 2:39 - Worship Song 7:18 - Scripture Reading 8:55 - Prayer 12:33 - “How Can You Be So Sure That You’re Right?” 37:44 - Benediction