What happens to our faith when comfort disappears? In this message from Book of Revelation 2:8–11, we look at the persecuted church in Smyrna and ask whether we would remain faithful if following Christ became costly. The challenge is simple but searching: will we follow Jesus only in peace, or will we follow Him no matter the price?

What if a church can be busy, doctrinally sound, and fiercely protective of truth—yet still break the heart of Christ? In this message from Revelation 2, we examine the church at Ephesus and the danger of faithful activity without faithful love. Jesus’ words are both a warning and an invitation: remember, repent, and return.

Membership in a local church is a good thing to do. But how does being a member advance the mission that God has called us to? In this message, Pastor Donald will show how being a member is vitally important to the success of the mission that we are called to be on. d

When was the last time you heard a sermon on church discipline? It has probably been a while. Yet when we speak about the importance of church membership, we cannot wisely avoid the subject of church discipline. What does it mean for you and for me? Is church discipline still relevant for the modern church?

In this sermon, Pastor Donald addresses these questions and others, showing that church discipline is not a harsh or outdated practice, but a very good and necessary gift for the health and life of the church.

With so much discussion around church membership, it’s worth asking an honest question: what does it actually mean to be a church member? What does a church member do?

In this sermon, Pastor Donald examines the biblical characteristics of church membership and challenges us to consider what it truly means to commit ourselves to a local church.

In the opening sermon of the series Questions About Church Membership, Pastor Donald addresses two essential questions: What is church membership, and is it biblical? This message lays the groundwork for understanding why meaningful membership in a local church is vital to the Christian life.

Is faithful Christian living just another self-help program? Can we grow in faithfulness and fruitfulness on our own, or is there something more? In this message, Pastor Donald walks through Psalm 1, showing that the path to blessing is built on the foundation of God’s Word.

In this sermon, we examine the doctrine of the virgin birth of Jesus Christ and ask whether it is truly biblical, believable, and relevant today. By walking through key passages in both the Old and New Testaments, we see how this doctrine reveals God’s power, His grace, and leads us to deeper worship at Christmas.