Sermons and articles from Franconia Mennonite Church in Telford, Pennsylvania.https://franconiamennonite.org/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/who-can-god-use/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/who-can-god-use/Sunday we return to our series in 1 Timothy with a focus on being entrusted with and guarding the gospel in every generation. The focus of our question is: “Who can God use?” You may be among those who have said, “God could never use me because when he dished out his spiritual…Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/youth-sunday-3/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/youth-sunday-3/Paul does not provide five-year vision plans with listed goals and objectives for his churches. Although those can be helpful, that is not his task. He is a missionary, and he is determined that the gospel he preached—the gospel that was initially accepted—is grasped with ever…Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/worship-and-witness-one-god-one-mediator-one-mission/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/worship-and-witness-one-god-one-mediator-one-mission/The Gospel message and God’s gift of salvation is for all people. As the winds and rain of false teaching beat down on the church in Ephesus, Paul calls on Timothy to restore true belief. Starting with salvation itself, Paul reminds that God desires for all people to be saved…Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/guard-the-gospel/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/guard-the-gospel/This Sunday, we begin a new sermon series through 1 Timothy called “Entrusted: Guarding the Gospel in Every Generation.” Pastor Kyle kicks things off with, “Guard the Gospel”. We will see Paul’s charge to Timothy to stand firmly against false teaching while allowing the truth…Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/compromised-worship-2/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/compromised-worship-2/What if everything about our worship looked right on the outside, yet God was not pleased? This Sunday, we will close out our series, The Heart of Worship, by exploring Amos 5:18-27, where God confronts His people with a sobering warning about compromised worship. Seeing as we…Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/music-sunday/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/music-sunday/This Sunday, we invite you to join us for a special Music Sunday as we celebrate one of God’s gracious gifts to the church: the privilege of singing our faith together. Singing is not just something we do to fill time before the sermon—it is a ministry we share with one…Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/godly-worship-in-a-godless-culture/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/godly-worship-in-a-godless-culture/Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” These simple words of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount reveal the heart of worship: the devotion of the heart to that which it values above all else. This was true for the worshippers of Baal in the Old Testament as well…Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/compromised-worship/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/compromised-worship/Beginning our series Sunday on the “Heart of Worship” is indeed a huge topic that could last the remainder of the year! A portion of that obviously is Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs. Someone said, “It’s only Christians who can rejoice in difficult times – even Moses…Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-healing-of-a-family/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-healing-of-a-family/As we conclude our “Family of God” series, we turn to Genesis 45:1–15, where Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and chooses forgiveness over revenge. Recognizing God’s redeeming work through his suffering, Joseph extends grace and restores broken relationships. His example…Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-purity-of-a-family/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-purity-of-a-family/This Sunday we pick up Joseph’s story down in Egypt, where he has been living as a slave in the home of Potiphar. Genesis 39 teaches us that moral integrity requires decisive action, as Joseph flees temptation rather than compromising his character. It also reveals that doing…Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-fracture-of-a-family/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-fracture-of-a-family/This Sunday in our series The Family of God, we will continue through Genesis with “The Fracture of a Family” from Genesis 37. As we look at Joseph and his brothers, we will discover how wounds, jealousy, and misplaced priorities can create fractures within even the closest…Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-transformation-of-a-family/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-transformation-of-a-family/Last week we saw firsthand the extent to which favoritism, self-interest, and conniving deceit can drive a family into relational and spiritual dysfunction. After stealing his twin brother’s birthright blessing, Jacob escapes Esau’s murderous fury and seeks refuge in Harran, in…Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-dysfunction-of-a-family/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-dysfunction-of-a-family/This Sunday we move away completely from Abraham into the life of Isaac. The first thing we observe is dysfunction in the family. As we look at the root of it, we notice God’s chosen ones (Isaac and Jacob) are at the heart of it, all the while bringing about God’s purpose! We…Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/articles/july-august-the-spice-letter/https://franconiamennonite.org/articles/july-august-the-spice-letter/July – August – The Spice Letter. Full article is a PDF.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-foundation-of-a-family/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-foundation-of-a-family/This Sunday, we move from Abraham to Isaac in our series, “The Family of God”. Although Genesis 24 tells the story of Isaac and Rebekah’s marriage, it reveals much more than a love story—it uncovers the kind of foundation upon which God builds families and advances His…Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-trust-of-a-family/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-trust-of-a-family/As we continue our Genesis series with Abraham we come to the greatest moment in his life. What is interesting about this is that it comes after one of his lowest moments in life. We will look at Abraham’s greatest test and discover what it means to trust God when His plans are…Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-call-of-a-family/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-call-of-a-family/Sunday we begin a series in Genesis. The name itself implies we are going back to the beginning. There is great significance in beginnings. Companies love to remind us “we’ve been in business since …, therefore you can depend on us!” That same significance holds true in the…Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-delight-of-giving-everything-to-jesus/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-delight-of-giving-everything-to-jesus/As a congregation, this Sunday is an opportunity for us to “break ground” on something new. These are the words that Bronwen used in our Leadership Team devotions recently to describe how we might approach the many new things that come with our decision to affiliate with the…Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/born-of-fire/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/born-of-fire/“The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.” This was the sobering yet accurate observation made by Tertullian in the second century AD as he watched the gospel spread throughout the Roman world and beyond. Jesus left His disciples with a clear expectation of what was…Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/a-new-day-lead-by-the-spirit/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/a-new-day-lead-by-the-spirit/Firsts in scripture seem to get our attention, i.e. First man and woman created – First sin – First man called by God (Abraham) – First prophet (Moses) – Israel’s First king (Saul). This Sunday it’s the First sermon preached in the newly established church on the day of…Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/born-of-water/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/born-of-water/This Sunday in our New Life series, we will spend time meditating on Jesus’ powerful conversation with Nicodemus and what it truly means to be “born again.” We will explore the beauty of being born of water and Spirit—not merely improved outwardly, but completely transformed…Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/a-new-life-family-analogy/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/a-new-life-family-analogy/We continue the new life theme of our current series this Sunday in what I call “New Life – Family Analogy.” The family is so basic it seems like all the rest of life somehow flows out of it! I suppose that’s why they say, “as goes the family, so goes our culture.” Think about…Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/articles/may-june-the-spice-letter/https://franconiamennonite.org/articles/may-june-the-spice-letter/May – June The Spice Letter. Full article is a PDF.Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/a-new-life/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/a-new-life/This Sunday, we begin our new series New Life by wrestling with a sobering truth from Ephesians 2:1–10—we are not merely struggling apart from Christ, but spiritually dead. Yet into that reality comes one of the most hope-filled turns in Scripture: “But because of his great…Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/glorious-day/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/glorious-day/This Sunday we will be joined by our sister congregation Grace Mennonite during our worship service. Together, Franconia Mennonite and Grace Mennonite will be worshiping the Lord through the combined choir. Pastor Marc Hershberger will bring the meditation. All are invited to…Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/all-for-christ/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/all-for-christ/Spring is here and you can’t miss it! All throughout the northern hemisphere of planet earth, the natural world is daily revealing the evidence of new life—budding trees, blossoming flowers, busy and buzzing bees. But these natural testimonies and the new natural life they…Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/amazing-grace-hes-not-finished-yet-cr-sunday/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/amazing-grace-hes-not-finished-yet-cr-sunday/This week is Celebrate Recovery Sunday! Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery group that we have hosted at Franconia for 20 years! Every year we are given the opportunity to share with our congregation what God is doing through our CR ministry. This Sunday,…Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-women-in-the-garden/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-women-in-the-garden/The first encounter of the resurrected Christ with humanity is tone setting. There are so many facets to resurrection that the gospels emphasize, but honing on this first interaction we see a God who is deeply loving of His people. Although Mary weeps in the garden the story is…Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/two-portraits-of-triumph/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/two-portraits-of-triumph/The early church was a suffering church. The first three hundred years of Christian worship was shaped by the reality of persecution. In 313, the Emperor declared that Christians must be tolerated. Believers took advantage of their new freedom and soon after would be found…Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/we-can-live-prepared-for-tomorrow/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/we-can-live-prepared-for-tomorrow/This Sunday we are taking a look at another key teaching from Jesus before He went to the cross. A teaching that comes to us in a parable which calls us to stay prepared. What does preparation look like in your daily life? How do you prepare for normal day to day activities?…Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/because-he-lives-we-can-live-with-integrity-and-freedom/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/because-he-lives-we-can-live-with-integrity-and-freedom/We have been declaring during this season that because he lives, we can trust his authority, bear fruit, love others and this Sunday live with integrity and freedom. But let me add just one more – it is also because he did not leave us as orphans ( Jn 14:18) as he promised when…Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/because-he-lives-we-can-be-all-in-with-love/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/because-he-lives-we-can-be-all-in-with-love/This Sunday in our “Because He Lives” series, we will be in Matthew 22:34–40, where Jesus tells us what matters most: loving God completely and loving our neighbor as ourselves. We will see that loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind means total devotion. We will also…Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/because-he-lives-i-can-live-a-faith-that-bears-fruit/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/because-he-lives-i-can-live-a-faith-that-bears-fruit/This Sunday we again find ourselves at the feet of Jesus, learning the way of the Kingdom through a parable. We’re told the story of two sons. Both had the same father. Both had been given the same command, “go and work”. And both had the same timeline, “today”. Yet the two…Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/god-just-wants-me-to-be-happy/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/god-just-wants-me-to-be-happy/God’s Better Story – Wednesday Night Bible Study. Click Here to go to YouTube for the live stream of this service.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/pursuit-of-comfort-vs-embracing-gods-purpose/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/pursuit-of-comfort-vs-embracing-gods-purpose/God’s Better Story – Wednesday Night Bible Study Click Here to go to YouTube for the live stream of this service.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/because-he-lives-i-can-trust-his-authority/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/because-he-lives-i-can-trust-his-authority/When we think about it, we as Christians sometimes put “all our eggs into one basket” and frequently caution each other not to do it in our natural world. We believe we need a backup in the event of failure, however, in the spiritual world there is only one basket and there is…Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-cure-for-spiritual-drift/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/the-cure-for-spiritual-drift/For the vast majority of us followers of Jesus, the greatest danger to our relationship with God and the abundant life He promises is not the sudden, dramatic falling off the proverbial cliff into a life completely devoid of faith. The far greater danger is the slow, subtle,…Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/worldly-greatness-vs-the-upside-down-kingdom/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/worldly-greatness-vs-the-upside-down-kingdom/Click Here to go to YouTube for the live stream of this service.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/faithful-obedience-in-complete-dependence/https://franconiamennonite.org/sermons/faithful-obedience-in-complete-dependence/Obedience is an interesting word—it can sound heavy, outdated, or even restrictive in the world we live in today. Yet Scripture presents obedience not as control, but as an invitation into something deeper and better. As God’s people stood on the edge of a new season, they were…Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://franconiamennonite.org/articles/february-the-spice-letter-5/https://franconiamennonite.org/articles/february-the-spice-letter-5/February – The Spice Letter. Full article is a PDF.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT