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Boldly Face 2022 - Joshua 1:5-9

Sermon Text: Joshua 1:5-9

Sermon Date: December 31st, 2021, New Year’s Eve

Topic: God’s Word

God teaches us the way He taught Joshua to face the year ahead remembering to follow His word instead of the world and remembering that he is with us. We are never alone against our struggles.


Pastor Don Patterson

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How to live a blessed life no matter what! - Luke 1:39-55

Sermon Text: Luke 1:39-55

Sermon Date: December 19th, 2021, 4rd Sunday in Advent

Topic: Blessed Life, Mary’s Song

Mary visits Elizabeth and has her faith strengthened by her trusted cousin. Her song teaches us to live by the promises of God.
Pastor Don Patteson

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The Best Day of Your Life - John 5:23-29

Sermon Text: John 5:23-29

Sermon Date: November 14th, 2021, Saints Triumphant Sunday

Topic: Justice in Heaven, Justice, Grace

The best day of your life!
Pastor Don Patterson

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Jesus Wants You To Ask Him for Help - Mark 10:46-52

Sermon Text: Mark 10:46-52

Sermon Date: October 24th, 2021, 22nd Sunday after Pentecost

Topic: Faith, Prayer

God wants us to humble ourselves and ask for His help. When we do, He wants us to recognize His greater help in salvation.
Pastor Don Patterson

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Focus on Jesus - Hebrews 3:1-6

Sermon Text: Hebrews 3:1-6

Sermon Date: October 17th, 2021, 21st Sunday after Pentecost

Topic:

Focus on Jesus! He is our teacher, high priest and the owner of our house.

Pastor Don Patterson

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In the World, Not of the World - John 17:15-21

Sermon Text: John 17:15-21

Sermon Date: October 3rd, 2021, 19th Sunday after Pentecost

Topic: Prayer

Jesus prayed that we might live in the gospel.
1. Protected from the devil and his lies.
2. By grace separated from the world that is addicted to self.
3. Unit in love and truth.
4. So that the world gets the best opportunity to meet God.

Pastor Don Patterson

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Do You Hear What These Children Are Saying? - Matthew 21:14-17

Sermon Text: Matthew 21:14-17

Sermon Date: September 12th, 2021, 16th Sunday after Pentecost

Topic: Mentoring Children, Raising Christians

God, the Holy Spirit, use His children to proclaim His praises. He uses parents to prepare the children for their calling.

Pastor Don Patterson

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Communion Conversations: "In Regard to the Lord's Supper: Don't Be an Idiot!"

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Sermon Date: August 22nd, 2021, 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Communion Conversations Series

Topic: Communion

In regards to the Lord’s Supper, don’t be an idiot. It is reverent union with God. We fellowship with God and each other.
Communion Conversations: What’s the Union in Communion? (4 of 4)

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Communion Conversations: "The Lord's Supper Proclaims the Perfect Sacrifice"

Sermon Text: Hebrews 10:11-18, Mark 14:24-25, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Sermon Date: August 8th, 2021, 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Communion Conversations Series

Topic: Communion, Sacrifice, Body, Blood

Jesus' sacrifice replaced the entire Old Testament system and fulfilled are their imageries. When we take in his body and blood we are intimately connected to Him and proclaim His love.
Communion Conversations: Bread, Wine, Body and/or Blood? (2 of 4)

Pastor Don Patterson

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"Unreal People with Real Life Stories: The Shrewd Manager" - Luke 16:1-9

Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-9

Sermon Date: July 4th, 2021, 6th Sunday after Pentecost, UnReal People with Real Life Stories Series

Topic: Shrewd Manager

Unreal people with real life stories: The shrewd manager. 6th Sunday after Pentecost.
Unreal People with Real Life Stories Series (2 of 4)

Pastor Don Patterson

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"How does God feel about his word?" - Mark 4:26-29

Sermon Text: Mark 4:26-29

Sermon Date: June 20, 2021, 4th Sunday after Pentecost

Topic:

God is stoked about his word because it works and because it makes us his partners in life.
Senior Pastor Don Patterson

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"Let's Celebrate with Donny" - 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (Victory Celebration)

Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Sermon Date: June 19, 2021, Victory Celebration for Donny Ray Vickers

Topic: Peace, Hope, Faith

We can be happy for Donny because he was kept safe in the faith and because he has an inheritance that will never fade.

Senior Pastor Don Patterson

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"The Marks of True Believers" - 1 John 4:1-11

Sermon Text: 1 John 4:1-11

Sermon Date: May 9, 2021, Mother’s Day

Topic:

John teaches us the marks of true believer are:
1. to believe Jesus was the God/man savior
2. to believe the word of God is objective truth
3. to love all people like Jesus does

Pastor Don Patterson

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We just say what God says! - 2 Corinthians 2:17-3:6

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 2:17-3:6

Sermon Date: April 18, 2021, 3rd Sunday of Easter

Topic: Easter, Gospel Competence

We just say what God says! Say it with sincerity, with the power to change lives and with gospel competence. . April 18, 2021. 3rd Sunday of Easter.



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Come, dine with Jesus! - Mark 14:12-26

Sermon Text: Mark 14:12-26

Sermon Date: April 1, 2021, Maundy Thursday

Topic: Lent, Maundy Thursday

The Lord’s Supper is the greatest meal on earth! Come dine with Jesus as his special guest and as one receiving His blessing.

Pastor Don Patterson



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A Grief Observed - Judas - Matthew 27:3-10

Sermon Text: Matthew 27:3-10

Sermon Date: March 17, 2021, Lent Service, “Ponder Christ’s Passion” Series

Topic: Lent, Grief

“Ponder Christ’s Passion” Series: “Observing Judas’ Grief”

We learn from Judas that contrition is only half of what we need. We also need faith in God’s love.

Pastor Don Patterson

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“The Perfect Prayer” - Matthew 26:36-75

Sermon Date: March 10, 2021, Lent Service, “Ponder Christ’s Passion” Series

Topic: Lent, Ash Wednesday, Suffering, Death, Prayer

“Ponder Christ’s Passion” Series - “Accused of Blasphemy”

By watching Jesus pray in Gethsemane as he faces his own horrible death, we learn how he perfectly dealt with the worst suffering for us. When w face our own struggles, even death, we follow his lead like when we paint a copy of a masterpiece found in a paint by numbers craft. Our prayer looks similar to his, but it's only an imperfect replica. He doesn't mind.

Pastor Don Patterson

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Our Friendship with Jesus is Durable - Matthew 26:31-35

Sermon Text: Matthew 26:31-35

Sermon Date: March 3, 2021, Lent Service, “Ponder Christ’s Passion” Series

Topic: Lent, Ash Wednesday

Our friendship with Jesus is durable because Jesus sees the bigger picture and has a plan to restore us.

Pastor Don Patterson

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God Loves a Stinker - Genesis 28:10-22

Sermon Text: Genesis 28:10-22

Sermon Date: February 28, 2021, 2nd Sunday in Lent

Topic: Providential Grace, Restoration, Lent

God’s grace is so big that he will never let a silly sinner get him off track of saving souls.

Pastor Don Patterson



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