Weekly Sermons, Announcements and Events
First Mennonite Church October 4, 2020 Forty Day with Convincing Proofs Text: Acts 1-1-11 Today, I want to start a new series of sermons from the book of Acts of the Apostles. We should know that there are several reasons why this book is so important for our understanding of the Christian faith, history of … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church September 27, 2020 The Holy Spirit’s Involvement in Salvation Text: John 16: 1-11 Let me begin with the not-so-good news, although, it is nothing you do not know about: the world is being hurled around by many kinds of storms. Some storms are closer to home, while others rage and destroy communities … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church September 20, 2020 Salvation Involves the Forgiveness of Sins Text: Acts: 13:13-17 In some way, today, I will be elaborating on what I spoke about last Sunday—doing the will of God. But what is the will of God, you might have asked yourself? I will tell you in a nutshell, but this … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church September 13, 2020 Discipleship: A Commitment beyond Words Text: Matthew 7:21-29 Max De Pree, the well-known businessman and leadership author, is fond of saying that beliefs shape practices. If you want to know what you truly believe, you only need to examine your behaviors. Jesus stated it very clear, first, when he … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church September 6, 2020 We Can Only Have One Master Text: Matthew 6:19-21; 24-34 Matthew chapters five, six, and seven are what is known as the Sermon of the Mount. Besides the Beatitudes, Jesus also addresses interpersonal relations: anger, adultery, divorce, making oaths, loving the neighbor and even the enemy. Jesus then proceeds … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church August 30, 2020 We Have Been Declare Blessed 3 Text: Matthew 5:9-12 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church August 23, 2020 We Have Been Declared “Blessed” 2 Text: Matthew 5:6-8 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Today, we will continue our consideration … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church August 16, 2020 We Have Been Declared “Blessed” Text: Matthew 5:1-5 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church August 9, 2020 Our Greatest Priority Luke 9:51-62 There is a testing tool called “objective measurement” which is used by companies, businesses, and organizations to measure progress or lack thereof in what they do. This tool helps its users to know if changes are necessary and where these should take place. We … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church August 2 2020 I Know Your Affliction Text: Revelation 2:8-11 2:8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the first and the last, who was dead and came to life: 2:9 “I know your affliction and your poverty, even though you are rich. … [Read more…]