Sermons
Sermon on the Mount
As we begin thinking about putting away the decorations and try to finish off the last of the holiday desserts before our New Years’ diets begin, may our refrains of “joy to the world” and “O come let us adore Him” resound throughout 2024 into Eternity! But the cost of…
Advent 2023
Someone said, “You can live 40 days without food, three days without water, six minutes without air, but not one second without hope.” Certainly, joy and peace also could not survive in a hopeless environment, but the greatest of these is love. Why? (I John 4:16) Love is the…
Advent 2023
We have love from the Father so why should we give love to the world? Why can’t we just keep this love from the Father for ourselves? What are Christians called to do with this love? Click Here to go to YouTube for the live stream of this service.
Advent 2023
“Zacharias, receives his voice back after naming his new born son, John, and being filled with the Holy Spirit, prophecies of God’s fulfillment of his promise to provide a strong Savior and Deliverer for His people and of his own son’s anointing from God to prepare the way for…
Advent 2023
What is the difference between happiness and joy? Is there a difference? How can we find joy in surrendering to the Lord? This week we look at Mary’s song, as well as her response to the Lord when she said “I am the Lord’s servant.” How can we, like Mary, magnify the Lord?
Advent 2023
Darkness was there in the beginning, but so was God. God spoke and there was light. Our first parents sinned and darkness came back into the world. A darkness that people seem to drift towards. God speaks again, and He brings another light, a GREAT light. To us, a child has…
Micah Walk Humbly
Who is like the LORD? This question has underpinned Micah’s call to repentance from the beginning, and now it will be asked directly as Micah concludes his message. In the New Testament, James’ reminder (1:17) that God’s character is unchanging has become a refrain ingrained in…
‘Join us this Wednesday evening at 6:30 P.M. as we gather together to celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness during this season of Thanksgiving! We will hear testimonies of how we’ve seen God’s blessings through other’s acts of generosity over this past year. We will also be…
Micah Walk Humbly
This week we move into the final cycle of judgment in Micah 6. Judgment then hope, cycle number 3. Before we go deep into this cycle it is important to remember where we came from in Micah and remember the promise that God offers. This is loving correction, not hateful…
Micah Walk Humbly
Join us this Sunday as we welcome the Miller family from Gospel Express Ministries. Dave will be preaching on Micah chapters four and five—the promised restoration of Israel. We are also excited to welcome his wife, Ruth Ann and their children, Derek, Eugene, Kyle, and Grace…
Micah Walk Humbly
God’s judgment is something to be taken seriously. Last week Pastor Rob mentioned how Micah called the people “Hear”. This week he is calling leaders to “Listen”. God’s judgment comes in the form of a strong rebuke for the leaders and prophets who care not about God’s message…
Micah Walk Humbly
God spoke through the prophet Micah to lead His people to repentance. Micah’s prophecies remind us that God expects believers to care deeply for one another and for the world around them. When we fail to do so, He will correct us. In the end, God’s plan will be accomplished.…
October 2023 Bible Study
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Peaceful Practices
How can common musical terms be instructive in the healthy functioning of the Body of Christ, and what can we learn about peaceful practices from them? On Sunday, we will examine how “unison,” “harmony” and “dissonance” are illustrative in building meaningful relationships and…
October 2023 Bible Study
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Peaceful Practices
Our world knows conflict. Other than a “couple” glorious days in the Garden of Eden, conflict has always been present. But God…gifts us with his son Jesus, the Prince of Peace- Peace on Earth! Peace is often seen as circumstantial, but if Jesus is Peace, and He is with us, then…
October 2023 Bible Study
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Peaceful Practices
When conflicts in our life appear unresolvable we should humble ourselves—willingly setting aside our own understanding and solution—and strive to see the issue (and person) at hand with God’s vision. As we seek to participate in the Ministry of Reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18) and…
October 2023 Bible Study
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Peaceful Practices
Where do we stand when conflict arises in our relationships? Do we deal with it head on? Or do we run from it? Before we can bring peace, as Christ would have it, to conflict, we need to prepare for it. What does it mean to make peace a practice? Pastor Kyle will take us…
Peaceful Practices
What images does the word peace conjure up in your mind? The rainbow flag of the contemporary LGBT social movement? The circular peace symbol popularized during the 1960s? Perhaps the dove—a symbol of the Holy Spirit descending in Christian baptism—or the olive branch brought…
This week we will be participating in Communion and Foot washing together. God inspired Paul to write to the church in Corinth about how they were abusing the Lord’s Supper. Is this even possible? Is there a right way and a wrong way to present yourself before the Lord when it…
This week is Mission Sunday and we are taking time to hear from all of our church missionaries! We will be having a combined BFG in the sanctuary where each of our missionaries will be on the stage telling us about God’s Faithfulness in the mission field. During the service,…
Set Apart
Persecution for Jesus would be a difficult thing. However, most of us have had little experience, but we see it on the horizon! It’s time now to prepare so we can offer a “different perspective” that will be honoring our Lord. Earl Anders is bringing the message.
Set Apart
In a dark world how can we see the calling that God is giving to us? Is it possible to be called out of a dark world but still live in it? How does that happen and what does it look like? Join us as Pastor Kyle continues our series in 1 Peter, Set Apart.
Set Apart
This week we will be continuing our series in “Set Apart”. We will be taking time to unpack what it means to have different values in an ungodly culture. What values should we, as followers of Jesus, possess in a world that is different? Randy Derstein will be guest preaching…
This Sunday we will be celebrating Children and Youth Sunday. The youth and pastor Kyle will be leading the service. We will have a children’s lesson lead by Ms. Bronwen as well! During the sermon, Pastor Kyle will be taking time to go through passages in 1 Timothy and guiding…
Set Apart
Brothers and sisters, you are God’s chosen people—exiled here in Southeastern Pennsylvania for a short time. Stand firm and hold fast to Christ! As a people set apart for God, how should our lives be different because of the Gospel? How can we live as faithful disciples of…
“For the past 11 years, it has been an honor and a privilege to serve as one of your pastors. Wherever we end up in life, our family will always look back on this season with a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for this place and for all of you. For my final sermon, I’ve…
There is no shortage of voices in the world today telling us how to find success and fulfillment through our studies, careers, physiques, bank accounts, families, and hobbies. Listening to these voices often leaves us feeling frantic, burned out, and like we just don’t measure…
Have you ever wanted to kill a preacher? As in, their sermon made you so mad that you tried to murder them after the service? Probably not. (Hopefully not!) But that’s exactly what happened to Jesus. He preached a sermon so provocative that by the end of it, the crowd tried to…
WWJU
Pride can puff us up and break others down. God hates pride (Proverbs 8:13). Why does he hate it? What are the dangers of pride? Pastor Kyle will unpack this and more on Sunday as we close out this sermon series.
WWJU
Worship is_________. What would you fill in? We may have heard the question, how would you define worship but have we ever taken time to ask how God defines worship? When we take a step back to see how self centered our worship is we realize how hollow it can be. However, there…
WWJU
“The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips, then walk out the door and deny him with their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.” –Brennan Manning. What Would Jesus Undo in our…
WWJU
Last Sunday we began a new sermon series entitled What Would Jesus Undo. Our goal is to identify and study some anti-Gospel postures that undermine and threaten our spiritual vitality. Our first “undoing” was the posture of spiritual indifference. Join us this week as we study…
WWJU
We’re excited to kick off a new sermon series this week called What Would Jesus Undo? Many of us are familiar with the expression “What would Jesus do,” which encourages us to consider and emulate how Jesus might act if faced with the same decisions and situations we face. This…
God Is ________
We conclude our “God is: ___________” sermon series on Sunday. For the past five weeks we’ve considered various attributes of God’s character. This week we wrap up with the profound truth that God is full of grace and truth. In our world, grace and truth seem at odds with each…
God Is ________
Join us on Sunday as we continue our “God is _________” sermon series. Because of how gracious, compassionate, patient, loving, holy, and constant God is, we can place our faith and our hope in him. In other words, God is completely trustworthy. To help illustrate this…
God Is ________
Join us on Sunday as we continue our spring sermon series on the attributes of God. This week we are pleased to welcome guest preacher, Dr. David Lamb: Old Testament, scholar, Dean of Faculty at Missio Seminary, and author of numerous books. Dave will be preaching on what it…
God Is ________
Join us on Sunday as we continue our sermon series entitled, “God is: _______.” Our faith is first and foremost rooted in who God is, not simply a statement of correct beliefs. What we believe, how we live, and what faithfulness entails all find their source in the character of…
God Is ________
Join us as we move into week two of our six-week sermon series on the character of God. This week we turn our focus to God’s slow anger and His abundant steadfast love. Is this the God that you know? What informs your understanding of God’s character? In Scripture we see these…
God Is ________
God is __________. What immediately came to mind for you? Maybe you thought of God as a loving father. Or maybe you think of God as distant, uncaring, or judgmental. But what if your view is based on incomplete information? How do we really know who God is and what God is like?…
We are excited to welcome the Dock Touring Choir to our worship service on Sunday. This talented group of students will lead our time of congregational singing, as well as perform a number of pieces of special music. Pastor Josh will also share a meditation on “Listening for…
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered 12 step recovery program that we’ve hosted at Franconia for almost 17 years! God’s healing is real! It reaches the darkest sin, and our deepest secret. It addresses our attitudes and cleans our hearts. It restores relationships and allows…
Easter
Join us this week as we celebrate Resurrection Sunday! The central event of our faith — indeed, the central event in human history — is the resurrection of Jesus. On Sunday, we gather to remember; we gather to celebrate; we gather to worship; we gather to proclaim; we gather to…
“Tenebrae” is a Latin word meaning “darkness.” We commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion—the punishment that brought us peace (Isaiah 53:5)—by gathering in sober reflection to worship the Lamb of God. Through choral and congregational singing and seven readings we tell the story of…
Palm Sunday
“Rejoice greatly” and “shout”! These two imperative commands describe Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem and introduce the prophetic “red flags” signaling that this Jesus is indeed Israel’s long-awaited Messiah. Unlike Israel’s past kings, God promises—speaking through…
The Final Words
Join us on Sunday as we conclude our Final Words sermon series. For the past six weeks, we’ve been considering the final words Jesus speaks from the cross. This week we’ll consider the final one: “Into your hands I commit my spirit.” What does this final prayer from Jesus…
The Final Words
For the past six weeks we have been studying Jesus’ final words from upon the cross, asking ourselves what these seven holy utterances reveal to us about Christ’s sacrifice, God’s redemptive love, and our lives. Join us in the second-to-last week as we hear the Savior say, “It…
The Final Words
This Sunday we continue our series of Jesus’ Final Words. What is the difference between this statement from Jesus and the other six that he gives out on the cross? What do we thirst for in life? As we explore the statement we will realize how the world leaves us thirsting for…
The Final Words
We continue our Final Words sermon series this week, considering what for many has been a confusing and troubling idea: why does Jesus say, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Did God really abandon Jesus on the cross? Did God desert his own Son when Jesus needed him…
The Final Words
We continue our sermon series on the Final Words of Jesus from the cross. In the months leading up to Easter, we’re asking what these words teach us about the redemptive work of God in history and in our lives. This week we’ll consider John 19:23-27, including Jesus speaking to…
We are pleased to welcome Dan Emr as our guest preacher this Sunday. Dan is the Executive Director of Worthwhile Wear, a non-profit ministry that works to reach and restore women affected by human trafficking both overseas and in the US. Dan will be preaching on Romans 8:24-28,…
Wednesday Night Bible Study - February
Join us on Wednesday evening as we continue our study on Prayer. After considering the purpose of prayer and the postures of prayer, we now come to the power of prayer. Pastor Josh will share a number of principles for praying, then we’ll dive further into Scripture together to…
The Final Words
This week Pastor Kyle will continue our “Final Words of Jesus” series with “Today, you will be with me in Paradise.” What does our faith in Christ look like? Are we like the soldiers, the crowd, and the jeering criminal, putting conditions on Jesus? Join us as we explore what…
Wednesday Night Bible Study - February
Join us for week two of our Bible Study series on the Power and Purpose of Prayer. This week Pastor Rob will teach on the postures of prayer, touching on both physical postures (sitting, kneeling, standing) as well as spiritual postures (praise, intercession, repentance). All…
The Final Words
Join us for worship this week as we kick off a new sermon series that will take us through the season of Lent until Palm Sunday. We will be studying the final words of Jesus asking ourselves what Jesus’ words from the cross reveal about the redemptive work of God both in…
Wednesday Night Bible Study - February
Why do we pray? Is there a reason or do we do it out of obligation? Tonight pastor Kyle will lead us through 4 purposes of prayer: Relationship, Dependence, Glory, and God’s Will. Click Here to go to YouTube for the live stream of this service.
Nehemiah Living with Purpose
“If your enemy can’t destroy you, he will distract you.” As we seek to lead lives of purpose and pursue a divine calling, it’s important to remain focused on the task before us and not become distracted. That’s easier said than done. Join us this week as we conclude our…
Nehemiah Living with Purpose
Living with purpose and pursuing God’s calling sounds great – but what happens when we face opposition and resistance? Join us on Sunday as we continue our Nehemiah sermon series. This week we’ll study chapter 4 and consider: how to respond to critics; some practical reminders…
Nehemiah Living with Purpose
Join us on Sunday as we continue our Nehemiah sermon series on Living With Purpose. Last week we considered how finding/pursuing God’s purpose for us involves sitting down to cry, kneeling down to pray, and standing up to act. This week we’ll explore in more detail – taking our…
Nehemiah Living with Purpose
How can we live into our callings as Gospel-centered, Spirit-led followers of Christ? That’s the big question we’ll consider in our new sermon series, Living With Purpose. For the next four weeks, we’ll study the story of Nehemiah and be challenged to find our purpose,…
Join us this Sunday as we begin 2023 as the body of Christ, united in worship. As many in the world gaze reprovingly at their physical bodies in the mirror—calibrating their goals and standards for good physical health according to photoshopped magazine covers and airbrushed…
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