Sermons
Come all ye faithful as we gather to worship on Christmas morning—in reverence, in celebration, and with thanksgiving. We will worship our way through the nativity story by singing carols, reading scripture, and hearing brief exhortations based on three “Christmas commands” we…
Join us on Saturday evening for our Christmas Eve service. It will be a meaningful opportunity to worship together as we praise God for the gracious gift of Jesus. Service elements include: congregational singing, selections from the choir, special music from our children, an…
The Original Songs of Christmas
Join us on Sunday as we conclude our “Original Songs of Christmas” sermon series. This week we will consider Simeon’s Song and what it reveals about praise, promise, and light: God’s worthiness to be praised, God’s faithfulness in fulfilling divine promises, and God’s son Jesus…
The Original Songs of Christmas
Join us this week as we enter the third week of our Advent Series, The Original Songs of Christmas, through the eyes (and ears) of the shepherds who heard the Angels’ song. The glory of the Lord shines around them—lighting up the darkness of night until it resembled the midday…
The Original Songs of Christmas
This week we welcome guest preacher Mark Swartley, executive director from Spruce Lake. Walk with us through the story of Zechariah’s visit from Gabriel. His doubt, silence and in the end, his prophetic song of praise. Remember, John’s role in life was to tell the world about…
The Original Songs of Christmas
This Sunday we will be starting our new sermon series, “The Original Songs of Christmas. “We will be looking at the 4 songs that surround the birth of Jesus. This week Pastor Kyle will be leading us through Mary’s Song. What does reverence to God look like in our lives? Do we…
In Philippians 4, God’s Word exhorts us to rejoice and be thankful in all circumstances, choosing to pray instead of worry and put our trust in God instead of in ourselves. We come together, our hearts filled with thanksgiving, not because of our current state of affairs, but…
I AM
In the final “I Am” statement in John’s gospel, Jesus states, “I am the vine.” While many of us may be familiar with this statement (and this passage) there are several intense directives from Jesus here that should jolt us to full attention. Using the gardening metaphor, Jesus…
I AM
Each week in our “I AM” sermon series, we have sought to answer two questions. First, who does Jesus say that He is? Second, what difference does that make in our lives? As we consider Jesus’ words in John 14, we build upon six statements Jesus has already made about who He is:…
I AM
Jesus displayed His power over death in raising Lazarus from the dead. He offers a new life where there was once- not just disease- but death. Jesus offers everyone NEW LIFE in Him when we die to ourselves. Are there areas that Jesus is asking you to give completely to Him,…
I AM
This Sunday, we continue in John 10 with Jesus’ statement “I am the good shepherd.” Dr. Todd Mangum from Missio Seminary will be with us to walk us through this amazing statement from Jesus. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for his sheep! Disclaimer The views expressed by…
Wednesday Night Bible Study - October 2022
What does it mean to live in the Holy Spirit? Is the Holy Spirit a “what” or a “who”? How can I be more attuned to what the Spirit is doing in my life? How can I be sure that I “have” the Holy Spirit? Join us as we study and prayerfully reflect together on who the Holy Spirit…
I AM
This week Pastor Kyle will be taking us through John 10. What does the good shepherd do? What does it mean when he says “I am the gate”? What gate are you in? We will also be welcoming 6 new youth members through baptism this Sunday!
Wednesday Night Bible Study - October 2022
What does it mean to live in the Holy Spirit? Is the Holy Spirit a “what” or a “who”? How can I be more attuned to what the Spirit is doing in my life? How can I be sure that I “have” the Holy Spirit? Join us as we study and prayerfully reflect together on who the Holy Spirit…
I AM
We are pleased to welcome our own C. David Baker as our guest preacher continuing in the “I AM” series. “This life-changing claim of Jesus offers hope for eternal life that begins in the here and now, offering salvation, truth, goodness, peace and so much more. Light is the…
Wednesday Night Bible Study - October 2022
What does it mean to live in the Holy Spirit? Is the Holy Spirit a “what” or a “who”? How can I be more attuned to what the Spirit is doing in my life? How can I be sure that I “have” the Holy Spirit? Join us as we study and prayerfully reflect together on who the Holy Spirit…
I AM
To each and every one of us, the Lord Jesus declares “I am the bread of life.” He promises that if we come to Him and learn to trust and depend on Him, we will never go hungry or thirsty. For most, life in 21st century America does not leave us vulnerable to physical starvation…
Wednesday Night Bible Study - October 2022
What does it mean to live in the Holy Spirit? Is the Holy Spirit a “what” or a “who”? How can I be more attuned to what the Spirit is doing in my life? How can I be sure that I “have” the Holy Spirit? Join us as we study and prayerfully reflect together on who the Holy Spirit…
We are pleased to welcome Pastor Mike Clemmer (Conference Leadership Minister and pastor of Maple Grove Mennonite Church) as our guest preacher. We continue our focus on the Holy Spirit & Spiritual Gifts in preparation for the October Bible Study series: Abide with Me: An…
Join us this Sunday as we begin a study on the Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts that will be continued in our October Bible Study series, Abide with Me: An Invitation from the Holy Spirit. Brothers and sisters, as followers of Jesus we have not only the gift of the Holy Spirit…
In his farewell message, Pastor Mark will be sharing a letter he’s written to the Franconia congregation inspired by and modeled loosely on the Apostle Paul’s letters to congregations in the New Testament. “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray…
God gives us grace but also calls us to repentance. Do we see the grace God has given to us in our lives today? Do we see the need for repentance in our lives today? Join us on Sunday as Pastor Kyle takes us through the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree in Luke 13.
In the midst of a society which both idolizes and demonizes work, believers must resist the pull to either extreme. Rather, as God’s chosen people, Christians orient their view of work—its importance, function, and its potential—around who God is and how He models both labor…
We’re excited to once again gather at Franconia Park for a worship service out in our community. We’ll fellowship with gratitude and joy; we’ll sing with gladness and thanksgiving; we’ll hear God’s Word with humble and obedient hearts; we’ll seek to BLESS our neighbors in the…
This Sunday we’ll celebrate our second of three New Member Sundays in 2022 (our final one will take place near the end of October). These are joyous occasions to worship God, to hear Scripture, to listen to testimonies of faithfulness, and to welcome new persons into our family…
This week is Youth and Young Adult Sunday! We will be hearing from both Youth and Young Adults about their service trips this summer and their experiences in the Youth and Young Adult groups. In addition to this, Pastor Kyle and Derek Cassel will be sharing the pulpit together…
B.L.E.S.S.
For the past month, we’ve been considering how we can love our neighbors and share the Gospel by BLESSing those around us. This week we come to the final BLESS practice: Story. How can we naturally, organically, and effectively share the story of Jesus and the story of how…
B.L.E.S.S.
Join us on Sunday as we continue our sermon series on intentional practices of BLESSing. Pastor Josh will help us consider the example of Jesus in serving our neighbors as a way of extending the Kingdom of God, creating space for spiritual conversations, and modeling the heart…
B.L.E.S.S.
We are pleased to welcome Dave Mansfield (Pastor of Vincent Mennonite Church) as a guest preacher this week. We’re continuing our sermon series on how to love our neighbors and share the Gospel. We Begin with prayer and commit to Listening. The third practice is Eat: to…
B.L.E.S.S.
Sharing our faith in Christ is a central part of our calling as followers of Jesus. However, despite our desire to share our faith, for many of us it can be uncomfortable doing so. Why is that? And how can we learn to do so more naturally, authentically, and effectively? These…
B.L.E.S.S.
We start a sermon series this Sunday focused on simple ways of sharing the gospel of Jesus with our neighbors. Pastor Mark will introduce this series from two key Bible texts: Gen 12:1-3 & Luke 6:12-16. Most Christians agree that being a witness for Jesus with our neighbors is…
Join us on Sunday as we welcome Ryan Nice to share about God’s work in/through Big Sky Bible Camp. Ryan will preach a sermon on trusting God, titled “My Chosen Portion” and based on Psalm 16.
Rob and Emilie Presthus are traveling to Pennsylvania from France this week for Rob to be introduced to Franconia as our pastoral candidate on Sunday. Please join us: BFG Hour in Auditorium – 9:00am: Meet and get to know Rob more personally – his background, ministry…
In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray. It’s not a magic formula that guarantees God will give you whatever you want. But it is a prayer that works every time – because it works on us. Join us as Pastor Josh unpacks Jesus’ teaching on how to pray in ways that…
Join us on Sunday as we gather together to worship our good and gracious God. Pastor Josh will be sharing biblical and pastoral reflections on the recent MC USA special delegate assembly in Kansas City. There will also be a verbal report from David Mellinger, one of our…
Church Service will be at the Franconia Park on Allentown Rd. Pastors Josh and Kyle will be sharing the sermon together from Titus 3. Why did God save us? Arrive early for coffee, donuts, and conversation. Please bring a salad or dessert to share for the picnic following the…
Crazy Busy
We conclude our “Crazy Busy” series with personal stories of “Finding Rest in Jesus” by Louise Halteman, David Baker, Charise Halteman, Lisa Hunsberger and Mark Wenger. In what ways can we cultivate rhythms and priorities in our busy days that result in spiritual growth and…
Crazy Busy
For the past several weeks we’ve considered the epidemic of hurry sickness in our culture, in our church, and in our own lives. Does our schedule reveal a life that wants to be with God? This Sunday, we’ll continue to move from diagnosis to prescription. What is the one thing…
Crazy Busy
For the first two Sundays of the “Crazy Busy” sermon series, Pastor Josh diagnosed the “hurry sickness” so many of us suffer from. Constant activity, over-work and frenzied movement are a danger to life. This coming Sunday, and for the next several weeks, we shift from…
Crazy Busy
How does the pace of our lives impact our relationship with and witness for Christ? Last week we outlined three spiritual dangers of constantly being “crazy busy.” This week we’ll take a step back and examine the motives and soul issues that often lead us to becoming so…
Crazy Busy
Most of us have a problem: the pace of our lives is out of control. We wake up, start the day’s routine, and hope against hope that we can simply hold our ground. Maybe we can keep the house in only a minor state of disaster. Maybe we can break even on the to-do list. Maybe the…
“Recovery programs are for people with BIG issues. It’s not for me.” Well, is sin a big issue? (Romans 3:23). Are there things that hold you back from becoming who you desire to be? Or who God desires you to be? Those count as BIG issues! God created all of us, designed us…
Scattered through the New Testament we find short, dense summaries of the good news of Jesus Christ. Two of these – one from Peter (Acts 10:24-44) and one from Paul (1 Cor 15:1-8) – capture the heart of how Jesus Christ is God’s best news ever for sin-sick humanity. And why…
We celebrate Palm Sunday this week, a day which kicks off Holy Week and our commemoration of the final week of Christ’s life. On his way into Jerusalem, Jesus weeps for the people and laments that they lack true peace. The peace of Christ is desperately needed in our world…
Masterpiece In Process
This week, Pastor Kyle will be wrapping up our series in the book of Ephesians. What is part of the armor of God? Why do we need these tools? In addition we will also be hearing from the Dock touring choir during the service.
Masterpiece In Process
As we near the end of our Ephesians sermon series, we are coming down the homestretch of this remarkable letter. In the final chapter, Paul encourages his readers to “be strong in the Lord.” What does that look like for us? How can we – as individuals and as a congregation –…
Masterpiece In Process
We open the scroll to Ephesians 5:21-6:9 for our scripture reading and preaching this coming Sunday. Pastor Mark will lead us through the Apostle Paul’s instructions to Christians in Ephesus on basic household relationships of the time – wives & husbands, children & fathers…
Masterpiece In Process
Join us this week as we celebrate another Baptism and New Member Sunday! Two or three times a year, we have the joy of celebrating with those who choose to formally join our faith community at Franconia. It’s a special day, filled with meaning and significance. In addition to…
Masterpiece In Process
Join us on Sunday as we welcome guest preacher Steve Wilburn to share with us from God’s Word. Steve is one of the pastors at Covenant Community Fellowship, a Mennonite congregation that Franconia helped to plant. Steve will be preaching from Ephesians 4:17-32, a rich text…
Masterpiece In Process
This Sunday with Ephesians 4:1-16, we step into the “application” half of the letter. Chapters 1-3 tell the story of God’s amazing salvation in Christ Jesus – “made alive with Christ, saved by grace.” Then, what is the human response to this marvelous gift? “Therefore, walk in…
Masterpiece In Process
After winning the Super Bowl this past week, numerous players dropped to their knees – in celebration, in exaltation, in gratified exhaustion. When we experience good news, it can alter our posture. We see something similar in Eph 3:14-21. After describing the unsearchable…
Masterpiece In Process
The mystery has been revealed! Believers are called to share! The church is called to action! What does it mean and how do we apply it to our lives? Join us this Sunday as Pastor Kyle discusses Esphesians 3:1-13.
Masterpiece In Process
Ephesians 2:14-22 begins with the resounding declaration: “For he himself (Christ Jesus) is our PEACE, who has made the two into one, breaking down the dividing wall – the hostility – in his flesh.” Peace with God – forgiveness of sin, healing and hope for humanity – is central…
Masterpiece In Process
What do a lost wallet, a World War II POW, and Ephesians 2 have in common? Join us on Sunday to find out. We’re continuing our sermon series through the book of Ephesians. Pastor Josh will be preaching on Eph 2:11-13, contrasting a life with Christ and a life without.
Masterpiece In Process
We are excited to welcome Juan Marrero as a guest preacher this week. Juan is a pastor at Christ Centered Church in Philadelphia and serves as executive director of Crossroads Community Center, a ministry committed to evangelizing, discipling, and demonstrating the Gospel in…
Masterpiece In Process
Do you ever struggle to pray? You know prayer is valuable and would say you believe in it’s power, but sometimes the words just don’t come. How can we pray when we don’t know what to pray? Join us on Sunday as Pastor Josh preaches on Ephesians 1:15-23, a powerful prayer for…
Masterpiece In Process
We are excited to kick off a new sermon series, a 13-week study of the book of Ephesians. Pastor Josh will get us started this Sunday, providing an overview of the book as a whole and diving into the opening verses (Eph 1:1-14). Join us as we consider one of the most important…
New Year is like a hinge in time – we look back over the path of the previous year and we turn to look into the promises and uncertainties of the year to come. This Sunday Pastor Mark will examine passages from Lamentations and 1 Peter, inviting us to keep our bearings on the…
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