Author: ECotN

Many people search for meaning in family, career, and personal freedom, but these alone don’t always satisfy. True purpose comes from relationships—especially with God and others. When we love, serve, and share our gifts, we find real fulfillment and joy. Life’s greatest meaning is found in loving God, loving people, and making a positive difference.

Pastor Joni discusses this and more in her sermon, Purpose, from Ephesians 1:3–14. Along with this primary passage, she will draw from Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2:18, Isaiah 43:6–7, Jeremiah 9:23–24, and Matthew 16:25.

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Pastor Ian talks about grace and judging through the parable of the Publican (tax collector) and the Pharisee, as told in Luke 18:9–14.

Discover how ancient wisdom and modern struggles intersect in this engaging sermon, “Grace Filled Thinking.” Drawing from the teachings of Jesus in Luke and Matthew, this message explores the heart of the greatest commandments, the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, and the cultural assumptions about wealth and righteousness. You’ll hear how money, status, and judgment shape our relationships with God and others, and why grace is essential in our thinking and actions. The sermon also touches on the challenges of self-reflection, accountability within the church, and the importance of evaluating sin through Scripture rather than personal preference. Join us as we unpack these timeless lessons and consider what it means to live with grace-filled thinking in today’s world.

Preaching from 2 Peter 1:3–11, Pastor Joni talks about how we live the “gold” life through Jesus Christ. Pastor Joni expands upon that theme by including Romans 12:2, Romans 5:3–5, Philippians 2:2–4, John 14:6, and Ezekiel 36:26–27.

Pastor Ian shares from John 10:7–10 about the abundant life given by Jesus. He shares how the world needs that abundant life.

He also references Proverbs 14:12; Proverbs 16:25; Romans 6:23; Romans 5:14–18

Pastor Joni shares from Matthew 25:14–30 and how we are called to our one. She leads us in understanding that we have a one: a person that God brings on our heart to bring into the Kingdom of God. She includes Hebrews 13:17, John 15:10–11, James 1:22, Acts 1:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:24 to show that this is a message throughout the New Testament.

Pastor Ian talks about Holy Cross and how the cross should influence what are critically important social interactions from a Christian perspective.

Pastor Joni talks about false ideas regarding the Christian’s life as she shares from Lamentations 3:1-33 & 55-59. As she leads us through this, she also brings up 2 Corinthians 11:23–28, Matthew 16:24–25, James 1:2–4, Psalm 23:1–6, 1 Corinthians 12:26, Galatians 6:2, Philippians 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Ephesians 4:29–30, Matthew 26:36–45