The Arrival of Love

Parable of the Mustard Seed: Growing the Kingdom in 2026

Sermon from Pastor Steve on 1/4/2026 The Parable of the Mustard Seed: Growing the Kingdom in 2026

Remember the Past -- Remember God's Faithfulness

Pastor Steve Rhoades' Sermon from 12/28/2025

The Arrival of Love

The Arrival of Love Pastor Steve Rhoades Sermon from 12/21/2025, the fourth Sunday of Advent.

The Arrival of Joy

The Arrival of Joy Pastor Steve's sermon from Week three of 2025 Advent Season. 12/14/2025

The Arrival of Peace

The Arrival of Peace! Pastor Steve's Sermon on the Second Sunday of Advent 12/7/2025 The real Christmas story wasn't the peaceful, predictable tale we often imagine. Mary was a teenage nobody from an insignificant town who faced doubt, ridicule, and chaos when she became pregnant through divine intervention. Joseph struggled with feelings of betrayal, and Mary's family likely questioned her sanity. Yet in the midst of this uncertainty, true peace was born. Unlike the temporary peace that comes from favorable circumstances, Jesus offers lasting peace that surpasses understanding. This peace comes not from perfect situations but from submitting to the perfect King who reigns forever.