2019

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Focused on The Father

December 30, 2019 · Dan Emr · 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Bible Text: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 | Preacher: Dan Emr | Dan is the founder & executive director of Worthwhile Wear, a multi-faceted ministry that exists to assist women affected by human sex-trafficking. The views expressed by guest preachers do not necessarily represent the…

The Light has Come

Gifts of Grace & Truth

December 23, 2019 · Josh Meyer · John 1:1-18

Bible Text: John 1:1-18 | Preacher: Josh Meyer | Series: The Light has Come

The Light has Come

The One and Only

December 16, 2019 · Kyle Rodgers · John 1:1-14

Bible Text: John 1:1-14 | Preacher: Kyle Rodgers | Series: The Light has Come | Are you experiencing the glory of Jesus Christ? Are you proclaiming the glory of Christ? Or are we finding our glory in other things?

The Light has Come

Becoming Children of God

December 9, 2019 · Mark Wenger · John 1:9-13

Bible Text: John 1:9-13 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: The Light has Come | The popularity of websites like Ancestry.com and DNA tests gives evidence that people today are keen on understanding their own genealogy and family identity. This is an ancient human fascination.…

The Light has Come

The Life and Light

December 2, 2019 · Josh Meyer · John 1:1-5

Bible Text: John 1:1-5 | Preacher: Josh Meyer | Series: The Light has Come | Advent literally means “coming.” It’s a time of anticipation, but it’s also a time of preparation…preparing ourselves spiritually for the coming of Christ. Our Advent preaching will focus on the…

Thanks and Giving

Grateful Hearts >>> Giving Hearts

November 25, 2019 · Mark Wenger · Psalm 107:1-9

Bible Text: Psalm 107:1-9 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: Thanks and Giving | “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” These are words from the poem “Invictus.” No hint of gratitude and generosity in this desert. Gratitude takes root in the soil of our…

Thanks and Giving

Thankful Despite Trials

November 18, 2019 · Josh Meyer · 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Bible Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 | Preacher: Josh Meyer | Series: Thanks and Giving | Being grateful sounds nice, but what happens when we experience trials, hardships, and even tragedies in life? Can we — should we? — be grateful in these situations? Join us as Pastor Josh…

Thanks and Giving

Gratefulness and the Heart of God

November 11, 2019 · Josh Meyer · Luke 17:11-19

Bible Text: Luke 17:11-19 | Preacher: Josh Meyer | Series: Thanks and Giving | Thanks and Giving. What does Scripture teach about gratefulness and generosity? How can we be grateful in all things, even in trials? And what exactly is the relationship between thankfulness and…

Mission Sunday

Mission Sunday – Ripple Church

November 4, 2019 · Ben Walter · 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Embedded video Bible Text: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 | Preacher: Ben Walter | Series: Mission Sunday | Franconia is fortunate to host Ripple Church for Mission Sunday. What is Ripple? “We are a Christ-centered community-focused church seeking to have a ripple-effect in our…

Necessary Conversations

Necessary Conversations: Pornography

October 28, 2019 · Kyle Rodgers · 1 John 2:15-17

Bible Text: 1 John 2:15-17 | Preacher: Kyle Rodgers | Series: Necessary Conversations | Pornography is a topic that is not addressed in churches or the community. It is thought to be a backdoor topic when in reality, it is right in front of us. How are we looking at others?…

Necessary Conversations

Necessary Conversations: Substance Abuse

October 21, 2019 · Josh Meyer · Romans 7:15-25

Addiction. Opioids. Alcoholism. Drugs. What does the Good News of Jesus have to say about the epidemic of substance abuse in our world today? How can our church help support those whose lives have been touched by addiction? To hear the follow-up from Wednesday evening, please…

Necessary Conversations

Necessary Conversations: Mental Illness

October 14, 2019 · Mark Wenger · Psalm 42:1-11

Bible Text: Psalm 42:1-11 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: Necessary Conversations | This coming Sunday is week #3 of our Necessary Conversations sermon series where we’re talking about important issues often avoided in the church. This week we take a look at mental illness, a…

Necessary Conversations

Necessary Conversations: Racism

October 7, 2019 · Leonard Dow · John 5:1-15

Bible Text: John 5:1-15 | Preacher: Leonard Dow | Series: Necessary Conversations | This week we’ll address the sin of racism. Leonard Dow will be our guest preacher and our pastors will present a joint statement as well. Plan to join us for this important discussion. The views…

Necessary Conversations

Necessary Conversations: Domestic Violence

September 30, 2019 · Josh Meyer · Ephesians 5:25-33; Malachi 2:13-16; Micah 6:8

Bible Text: Ephesians 5:25-33; Malachi 2:13-16; Micah 6:8 | Preacher: Josh Meyer | Series: Necessary Conversations | Throughout the next five weeks we’ll be addressing some very important but often unaddressed issues in the church and society: domestic violence (Sept 29),…

Communion Sunday

What Does it Mean to be a True Leader?

September 22, 2019 · Kyle Rodgers · John 13:1-17

Bible Text: John 13:1-17 | Preacher: Kyle Rodgers | Series: Communion Sunday | What does it mean to be a true leader? What is the first step we need to take? What comes next? Join us, this Sunday, as Pastor Kyle unpacks the answer to these questions in the message.

The Way of Wisdom

The Way of Wisdom: Relationships

September 16, 2019 · Josh Meyer · Proverbs 10:12; 13:20; 27:5-6

Bible Text: Proverbs 10:12; 13:20; 27:5-6 | Preacher: Josh Meyer | Series: The Way of Wisdom | For the past five weeks we’ve been thinking together about wisdom. Wisdom is the factual knowledge, situational insight, practical experience, and necessary resolve to live skillfully…

The Way of Wisdom

Parenting: Stories of Wisdom & Foolishness

September 9, 2019 · Mark Wenger · Proverbs 4:1-9, 29:15-17

Bible Text: Proverbs 4:1-9, 29:15-17 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: The Way of Wisdom | The relationship that parents have with children is a big deal. It is one of the most influential of human connections but babies don’t come with instructions. How do parents learn wisdom…

The Way of Wisdom

Working Wisdom

September 4, 2019 · Josh Meyer · Matthew 5:14-16; Genesis 1:26-30, 2:15; Colossians 3:17, 23

Bible Text: Matthew 5:14-16; Genesis 1:26-30, 2:15; Colossians 3:17, 23 | Preacher: Josh Meyer | Series: The Way of Wisdom

Courage for the Journey

August 25, 2019 · Mike Clemmer · Joshua 1:1-9

Bible Text: Joshua 1:1-9 | Preacher: Mike Clemmer | We are delighted to host Mike Clemmer, conference minister, as our guest speaker. He will be preaching from Joshua 1:1-9 — “Be strong and courageous.” The views expressed by guest preachers do not necessarily represent the…

The Way of Wisdom

Pride & Humility

August 19, 2019 · Mark Wenger · Proverbs 3:7-18

Bible Text: Proverbs 3:7-18 | Preacher: Mark Wenger | Series: The Way of Wisdom

The Way of Wisdom

Word to the Wise

August 11, 2019 · Josh Meyer · Proverbs 3:1-6

Bible Text: Proverbs 3:1-6 | Preacher: Josh Meyer | Series: The Way of Wisdom

Youth Sunday

August 5, 2019 · Youth · Isaiah 6:3

Bible Text: Isaiah 6:3 | Preacher: Youth

Unfair Life, Good God

May 22, 2019 · Mark Wenger · Psalms 142

Bible Text: Psalms 142 | Preacher: Mark Wenger