Sermon: Four Good Kings
Four Kings beats a Full House! Pretty good poker hand this Sunday as we look at the lives of FOUR GOOD KINGS of the southern Kingdom of Judah and what we can learn from their stories.
Sermon: The Widow and the General
The most powerful king followed by civil war and the emergence of two kingdoms. That happens and then it just gets confusing. Join us Sunday as we make sense of the period of the kings of Israel and Judah and discover an Advent season romance embedded right in the heart of ancient Israel's story.
Sermon: Absalom the Usurper
Join us this Sunday as we begin the season of Advent. We will light the Prophecy Candle in expectation and hope of the coming of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of David. And we will also look at the tragic life of another "son of David" (Absalom) and how David's "father-fail" set the stage for a Descendant of his to accomplish what David could not bring himself to do.
Sermon: Seven Lessons from the Life of David
King David sinned just as miserably as King Saul. Yet he was called a man after God's heart. What was it that made David different? Join us Sunday as we explore that question and discover seven lessons from the life of David.
Sermon: The Tragedy of King Saul
Do you ever feel insecure or have issues of fearing what others think and allowing those fears to impact your decisions and behavior? King Saul did. Sunday we will be doing a study in brokenness - King Saul's and ours.
Sermon: What Choice Do We Have?
In the words of Herman's Hermits, "Second verse, same as the first". We find ourselves in the final chapter of Joshua and the Israelites have done it again! In this service Mark Jones preaches from the text where Joshua reminds them, and us, to renew our covenant with the Lord. Also, Hannah Churness will be presenting on her India mission trip. See you then!
Sermon: The Life Between
God dramatically rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and into a destiny for them in the Land of Promise that he is taking them to. But before getting to that land of promise the Israelites experience 40 years of wilderness wandering. This Sunday we will be doing an overview of that "wilderness wandering" period for God's people and what we can learn about our own wilderness seasons in our lives.
Sermon: The Great Rescue
We just finished spending the first six weeks of our "Through the Bible" series in the book of Genesis. On Sunday Peter will guide us into the book of Exodus which records the single most important event in the entire Old Testament!
Sermon: Joseph & the Heart of the Gospel
Join us this Sunday as Michael Bouterse guest preaches on the story of Joseph, one of the most remarkable stories in the entire Bible! 9:30am @ Ocean5.
Sermon: Flawed Like Us
On Sunday we continue our "through the Bible" series with a look at the story of Jacob. Join us as Tyrean shares about this very complex and flawed individual (like all of us) who became the father of a nation. Sunday, 9:30am @ Ocean5.
Sermon: The First Believer
The three great monotheistic religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam - each regard him as the father of their faith. But he grew up worshiping the moon goddess Nana in present day Iraq. His name is Abraham and on Sunday we will explore where his faith in the One True God came from and what it was that made Abraham one of those most significant figures in all of human history.
Sermon: The Flood and the Tower
On Sunday we continue our "through the Bible" series with a look at the next two key events in the early chapters of Genesis: The Flood and the Tower of Babel. Why did they happen and what function did they play in God's plan of redemption? Find out this Sunday, 9:30am @ Ocean5.
Sermon: The World Before the Flood
Cain killed Abel and then was banished to the east. Then he found a wife, had a kid and built a city. So... if Cain is the firstborn of Adam and Eve, where did all the people come from? Find out one possible answer to that question, along with three core lessons from the Cain and Abel story, this Sunday, 9:30am @ Ocean5.
Sermon: Broken Beautiful World
If the stories of the Bible were a trilogy of books, book one would be the Old Testament, book two would be the gospels and book three would be the history of the early church in the book of Acts. Or maybe we could give them the three titles of "Diagnosis", "Cure" and "Treatment". Join us Sunday as we begin a 12 month journey through the Scriptures and see the thread that ties it all together.
Sermon: Peter's Meltdown of Regret
We all have regrets. What are we supposed to do with them? On Sunday we'll see four things we're to do with our regrets as we spotlight the Apostle Peter's own meltdown of regret when he made the biggest mistake of his life.
Sermon: Elijah's Meltdown of Depression
What did Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill and Sir Isaac Newton all have in common? They were individuals who all left a positive mark on history, but who suffered with severe bouts of depression. Another such individual was the Prophet Elijah. Join us Sunday as we look at what contributed to Elijah's meltdown of depression and the three things God did to help him out of it.
Sermon: Jonah's Bitterness Meltdown
Join us this Sunday as Joel Price continues our new series, Epic Meltdowns of the Bible, with a look at the time Jonah had a meltdown of bitterness. And no, there was no whale in sight when it happened. See you this Sunday, 9:30am @ Ocean5.
Sermon: Moses' Anger Meltdown
Moses melted down with anger, more than once. Other heroes of our Faith had emotional meltdowns, too. What does this reveal about God and about ourselves? Join us Sunday as Matt Misterek kicks off a 4-week series on Epic Meltdowns of the Bible – and shares his own Epic Meltdown.
Sermon: Word Studies - Teshuvah
This Sunday we wrap up our four week series called "Words Matter". Each week we've been doing a word study on a significant Hebrew word in the Old Testament. Our final word? Teshuvah! Often it is translated 'repentance'. But that's a bit misleading. Find out why on Sunday.
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Sermon: Word Studies - Ruach
What is the doctrine of the Trinity and how did the church come to believe it? And what does that question have to do with our Word Studies series we're in? Find out Sunday!
Sermon: Word Studies - EMUNAH
EMUNAH is the Hebrew word for faith. But it doesn't exactly mean the same thing as the Greek word for faith. And the difference is kind of a big deal. Find out what that difference is Sunday as we continue our Word Studies sermon series.
Sermon: Word Studies - HESED
Sunday we begin a short four week series looking at four very significant words in the Bible and what they teach us about God, ourselves and life. First word up? HESED.
Sermon: Jesus Is TOUGH
In our final message of our "character study of Jesus" series we get to some of the harder sayings of Jesus. But we can now look at these challenging words of Jesus in the context of what we already know about him - that he is compassionate, forgiving, gentle and protective. And we'll be able to conclude that there are times when he also shows some tough love.
Sermon: Jesus Is PROTECTIVE
What triggers you? You can learn a lot about a person based on that question. Sunday we will be looking at what triggered Jesus to anger and what that reveals to us about what Jesus most cared about. We will also be presenting a Bible to the last of our three High School graduates - Amaris Alstead!
Sermon: Jesus Is GENTLE
Gentle Jesus meek and mild. Does that truly describe the Jesus who overturned tables in the temple and said I didn't come to bring peace but a sword? And yet... Jesus says in Matthew 11, "I am gentle". Was Jesus bipolar? Or did he just have massive mood swings? Find out Sunday in week three of our series learning about God by looking at the character traits of Jesus.
Sermon: Jesus Is FORGIVING
This Sunday we present Bibles and blessings to our graduating Seniors. We also continue our five-week series on learning about God by looking at Jesus. This week we look at the forgiving and generous nature of God.
Sermon: Jesus Is COMPASSIONATE
We can know what God is like by looking at His Son Jesus and how he interacted with real people. Join us for a new five-week series starting on Sunday, June 9th at One Hope Church.
Sermon: The Ending Credits
The grand finale of the book of Romans may seem a bit anticlimactic. Romans 16 is a bit like watching the credits roll at the end of a movie. But, it turns out there are some great lessons embedded in the credits! Join us Sunday as we wrap up our nine month journey through the greatest letter ever written.
Sermon: Discerning Your Personal Calling in Life
What is God's purpose for your life? That's the wrong question. Paul asks the right question in our Romans 15 text for Sunday... and as it turns out... it answers that first question too!
Sermon: When We Passionately Disagree
What do you do when you have a fellow Christian with whom you passionately disagree with about something and you're pretty sure you're right and they are wrong? Of course this is a complete hypothetical and would NEVER happen in real life... *cough* *cough*. Join us Sunday as we look at Romans 14 and see five guidelines to use in handling disagreements with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Sermon: Follow the Leader?
What does the Bible say about our responsibilities to, and our relationship with, our governing authorities? Does the Apostle Paul really teach that we need to do everything government employee James Wilborn commands? Join us this Sunday to hear James Wilborn himself tell us the answer as he gives a message on Paul’s writings in Romans chapter 13 and God’s appointment of earthly rulers and governments.
Sermon: Loving Your Enemies
Guest preacher Michael Bouterse leads through the second half of Romans 12.
Sermon: Twelve Marks of the Church
After eleven chapters of Romans giving theology and doctrine, maybe you're the type of person who says, don't give me theory... just tell me what to do! Be careful what you ask for. In our text for this coming Sunday we have only five verses but in them are twelve marks of the church - twelve things we're to do as Christians!
Sermon: Gifted
Christianity is not a spectator sport. What are the unique gifts God has given you and how can you better use them (together with the rest of us) in fulfilling the mission Jesus gave us to be his visible presence in the world?
Sermon: Therefore
What is the therefore there for? After 11 chapters of setting the groundwork and six months of reading Romans, Paul finally unveils God's plan for us. Find out in this service where Romans has been heading all along as Joel Price preaches on Romans 12:1-2.
Sermon: Evidences for the Resurrection
Sunday, March 31, 9:30am @ Ocean5. Christ is Risen! Join us for joyful worship and an Easter message from Pastor Peter. There will also be a children's sermon as well as Sunday School for the kids. And if you want you can bring a flower to put on the flower cross!
Friday, March 29, 7pm @ Ocean5. Our seven speakers this year are: Sandy Churness, Bruce Schmitz, David Gilman, John Martinson, Kari Hooper, Austen Czuleger and Michael Bouterse. Metropolitan Ballet will also be providing a deeply moving dance reflection.
Sermon: It All Ends In Wonder
How does Romans 11 tie into Palm Sunday? Find out in this service... which happens to be Palm Sunday (in case you didn't catch that).
Sermon: Can You Lose Your Salvation?
What do horticulture, green beer and Romans 11 all have in common? Find out in the message this coming Sunday!
Sermon: The Israel Question
Support for the modern day nation of Israel has unfortunately become something of a hot topic these days. What should the Christian's attitude be towards Israel? Romans 11 gives us some helpful hints towards a balanced perspective. Join us Sunday as we wrestle together with an important topic. Text is Romans 10:16-11:12.
Sermon: The Missions Link
Romans 9 to 11 is not about divine election. It's about global evangelism. It's the "missions link" that is often the "missing link" from most studies of the book of Romans. Join us Sunday as we look at Romans 10:1-15 where Paul uses that missions link to start to pull it all together.
Sermon: Clay Pots and The Cornerstone
Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know… (what you’re going to get.)
God is the potter. We are the clay.
The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
What do all three of these statements have in common?
Find out in this teaching as Tyrean Martinson leads through Romans 9:17-31.
Sermon: The Chapter People Skip
Romans 8 is the chapter everyone loves. Romans 9 is the chapter everybody skips. Sunday we begin a new section in Romans 9-11 which on the surface appears to be about happy-fun topics like election and predestination. But it's actually about something else. And that 'something else' happens to be the key to the entire book of Romans. Join us as we start several weeks of exploring three of the most misunderstood chapters in the Bible.
Sermon: Greatest Chapter in the Bible, Part Three
So we keep calling Romans chapter 8 the greatest chapter in the Bible. Why? What makes it the greatest? That's a question we seek to answer as we wrap up on Sunday three weeks in Romans chapter 8.
Sermon: Glory and Groaning
Glory and groaning dominate the middle section of Romans 8, what some call the greatest chapter in the Bible. Join us Sunday as guest preacher Matt Misterek explores how the two things go together!
Sermon: How Change Happens
If the book of Romans is the Himalayas of the Bible then Romans chapter 8 is Mt. Everest. Join us Sunday as we begin spending three weeks hiking up the highest peak in the Bible!
Sermon: The Life-Long Struggle
Romans 7 is perhaps one of the most confusing chapters in the Bible. It's also one of the most encouraging chapters in the Bible! Find out why on Sunday.
Sermon: Slaves of Righteousness?
Paul in our Romans text for this Sunday (Romans 6:15-23) says that we are no longer a slave to sin but have become a slave of righteousness. I personally used to struggle with that verse until I learned the secret of what that verse really means. I'll share that secret with you on Sunday.
Sermon: The Goal of the Gospel
If salvation is really a free gift and not dependent on how we live, then why can't we just live anyway we want? That is the question that Paul asks as we move into Part Two of Romans, beginning with Romans chapter 6. The answer to that question also gives us the keys to how real transformation happens.
Sermon: Direction From Jesus About Heaven
Final message in our Heaven series. This one shares three things Jesus promised us about Heaven and three application points for us to consider.
Sermon: When Heaven Came To Earth
Join us Sunday @ 4pm for our very special one hour Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Ocean5. We will have...
- Christmas Carols and Worship
- Puppet Show for Kids
- New Christmas Movie Trivia Questions!
- A Message Called "When Heaven Came to Earth"
- Communion
- Candlelight singing of Silent Night
Sermon: Truth From the Bible About Heaven
Part Two of our HEAVEN series. This message we uncover SEVEN true things about heaven that we can glean from the Bible.
Sermon: Truth From the Bible About Heaven
Part Two of our HEAVEN series. This message we uncover SEVEN true things about heaven that we can glean from the Bible.
Sermon: Hints From the Heart About Heaven
First Sunday of Advent and first message in our new series called HEAVEN. In this message we look at hints from the heart about heaven with a special focus on our need to have a profound HOPE of heaven.
Sermon: A Tale of Two Adams
This Sunday at One Hope we focus on the sin of gluttony! J/K - Happy Thanksgiving! Actually, we'll be wrapping up Part One of our Romans series by finishing up Romans chapter 5 with a look at "The Tale of Two Adams" in Romans 5:12-21. Join us for a DEEP Scripture text (and also to receive absolution for overeating on Thursday).
Sermon: What Saving Faith Does
This Sunday at One Hope Tyrean Martinson will be preaching a shorter message on Romans 5:1-11. It will be a shorter message because we will also be welcoming a team of four young adults from the Minnesota based gap year program called The Awaken Project. So join us and learn about The Awaken Project, hear some testimonies and also learn about the REALLY great news in Romans 5!
Sermon: Saved by Faith... But What is Faith?
Can Peter give a five minute sermon on Romans 4 so our friends from Mongolia can take the second half of our service to share what God is doing in their part of the world and how we can be a part of it? Find out in this service!
Sermon: Inclusive Exlucivity
In the year 49 AD the Roman Emperor Claudius expelled all Jews from the city of Rome. Five years later they were allowed to return. What does that have to do with our study of the book of Romans? Find out Sunday as we finish off Romans chapter three with a look at Romans 3:27-31.
Sermon: The Verdict: Not Guilty
Tim Keller called it the greatest pivot in the Bible - going from Romans 3:20 to Romans 3:21. We hit that pivot on Sunday as Michael Bouterse joins us to preach on Romans 3:21-26.
Sermon: The Mirror
Last week the central message of our Romans 2:16-27 text was that Religion Can't Save You! Well, then what is it good for? That's the focus this Sunday as Paul wraps up this first major section of Romans and prepares for the greatest pivot in the whole Bible. Text is Romans 3:1-20. And the pivot starts in the very next verse!
Sermon: Religion Can't Save You
Join us Sunday as Joel Price continues our series in Romans with a look at the second half of Romans chapter two.
Sermon: The Big Setup
It was all a set up. That's what last week's text was, Romans 1:18-32. This Sunday we'll revisit that text and the downward spiral of humanity and the decadence of a corrupt culture flowing from the Fall... and THEN see how Paul springs his trap in Romans 2:1-16. Paul was just setting you and me up.
Sermon: The Downward Spiral of Humanity
Houston, we have a problem! Last Sunday we started our new series in the book of Romans by looking at Paul's thesis statement for Romans - that the Gospel is God's power to save everyone! Starting this Sunday, Paul begins to defend that thesis. Why the gospel? Why is it so needed? Why can't there be some other way? Paul forcefully begins to give an answer to those questions in the second half of chapter 1. This Sunday... Romans 1:18-32.
Sermon: The Thesis Statement
This Sunday we start our new year long series in the Book of Romans! This will be a rich study in what some consider the greatest letter in the New Testament. It's Paul's magnum opus! And it's all about the Gospel of Grace, as well as how to make sense of the Old Testament in the light of Jesus!
Service location:
Peninsula Christian Fellowship
3114 45th St Ct
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Sermon: Getting Ready for Romans
In this service at One Hope, Joel Price will be preaching a message that will help get us ready for our Romans study that begins on Sunday, Sept 24. Hope you can join us!
Sermon: Why Relationships Matter - Paul's Last Testament
In this service we welcome Michael Bouterse from Thrive as our guest speaker.
Sermon: The Covenant of the Spirit
On Sunday we'll be wrapping up our series on the six covenants of the Old Testament and also seeing how this series has been getting us ready for next series in the Book of Romans which starts September 24th.
Sermon: The Covenant of the Kingdom
It’s been almost one year since Queen Elizabeth II died after being the longest reigning English monarch in history, over 70 years. And then back in May of this year was good to see Charles finally get a real job at age 73 and stop living off his mom. Isn’t it interesting how fascinated our nation continues to be with the British Royal family? Why is that? This Sunday we delve into the answer.
Sermon: The Covenant of the Law
For our summer series we are going through the six covenants of the Old Testament, and as we come on Sunday to the fourth covenant, the Mosaic Covenant, we come to a bit of a plot twist in the salvation drama unfolding in the Old Testament. This Sunday we'll explore what the plot twist is, and how it plays into the overall storyline of God's great rescue mission of humanity.
Sermon: The Covenant of the Promise
The three great monotheistic religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam - each regard him as the father of their faith. But he grew up worshipping the moon goddess Nana. His name is Abraham and this Sunday we explore where his faith in the One True God came from along with the incredible meaning of the Abrahamic covenant.
Sermon: The Gracious and Compassionate God
In this service Mia leads us in worship and special guest Pastor Phil Rue brings the Word while Peter and his family are on vacation in Minnesota.
Sermon: The Covenant of Preservation
This Sunday Peter is going to preach on the Noahic Covenant, the Flood and the Tower of Babel in... TWELVE MINUTES! Okay... what's the catch you ask? It's a good catch. For the second half of our message time Hannah and Megan will be reporting on their mission trip to India!
Sermon: The Covenant of Creation
In this service we start a new six week series looking at the six COVENANTS in the Old Testament. We'll use the covenant theme as the thread that will lead us through a broad overview of the entire Old Testament. Up first in this service? The Covenant of Creation.
OHC will hold worship at Sehmel Park AND Celebrate Peter and Sandy’s 10 plus years of loving and leading our congregation. It’s going to be a GREAT DAY and you won’t want to miss out on the fun. Along with worship there will be stories, games for all and of course FOOD! Come celebrate the goodness of God and the love of Jesus for his flock!
NOTE: This event will take the place of our regular 9:30 am worship at Ocean 5. The celebration will begin at 12:30 pm at the Sehmel Park Pavilion.
Sermon: Prayers, Praise and Storytelling
In this last week of our study of James, Tyrean will attempt to answer all the questions left in James... or at least one. All joking aside, we will be delving into James 5:12-20 with an emphasis on prayers, praise, and storytelling.
Sermon: Three Abuses of Wealth
In the message for this service we enter into the final chapter of James and the first six verses are a blistering indictment upon the "rich"! Well... lest you get comfortable, by the world's standards... you are one of these "rich". In this message we'll see how Scripture (and James) teaches it's no sin to be rich. But James does identify three abuses of wealth and so it's a warning to all of us. But he also gives us the solution in the second half of our text.
Sermon: The Two Greatest Sins
In the message for this service we look at James 4:13-17 and the sin of presumption. But there are actually two other sins that lie just beneath the service of that one. In fact they may be the two greatest sins in the Bible. Find out what they are in the message for this Sunday service.
Sermon: Marriage Counseling for Spiritual Adultery
Quarrels and conflicts. They are all around us and in the news each week. It's a serious problem in our culture today. In this service we explore James 4:1-12 where James tells us where our conflicts come from along with the secret to putting an end to them.
Sermon: Diane Brask - God's Top Three Priorities
Missionary extraordinaire Diane Brask is with us for this Sunday service! It's been over five years since she was last with us. Whenever Diane comes she brings a great mix of challenge, inspiration and fun all centered around God's Word and God's mission.
Sermon: Sticks and Stones
Here's an irony for you. The last few weeks we've been looking at James chapter 2 where the message is, "It's not so much what you say that matters but what you do!" In this service we move into chapter three where the message is, "But what you say does matter!" In the message for this Sunday we look at the power of words to direct the course of a life, to bless people, to damage people, to reveal what's inside, and to heal.
Sermon: Faith and Works
Paul said in Romans 3 that we are justified by faith apart from works. But James in our sermon text this Sunday says a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. Join us as we discover how James and Paul are really in complete agreement with each other.
Sermon: This Is the Way
In this weeks service we finally get to chapter two of James! James 2:1-13 says we should not show personal favoritism. Who would disagree with that? But James says it with such force and emotion. Why? Why is this such a big deal and what is the real heart of the matter? Find out during the teaching time for this service.
Sermon: The Implanted Word
We love our mothers. Sometimes we get frustrated with the hints and reminders, but we know they love us and that they want what is best for us. In this Mothers Day Sunday service Joel Price shares why James may be more like your mother than you ever considered.
Sermon: The Sin Cycle
Our text for this service is James 1:12-18 which shows clearly that James is a real pastor who understands the complexities of how human beings work. Join us as James gives us a remarkably positive solution to a very ancient problem we all share.
Sermon: Asking for Wisdom
James says that if we lack wisdom, we should ask for it. But what does James mean by wisdom? It's not what you might expect. In this service as we dive into James 1:5-8 and see how those verses relate to last weeks text on putting our trials into the joy column of life.
Sermon: Putting It in the Joy Column of Life
The Book of James teaches us to put our trials and hardships into the joy column of life. But how do we practically do that? James tells us that as well. Join us Sunday as we do a quick introduction to the Book of James and then dive right into the opening verses of James 1:2-4.
Sermon: Back to the Future
In this service message Peter will be casting a vision and some next steps for a return to our pre-COVID vision for the church.
Sermon: Steve Colbert, Tolkien and the Resurrection of the Son of God
Steve Colbert was asked what three words best describe what the Lord of the Rings books mean to him. Turns out they are the same three words that best describe Christianity and the meaning of Easter. Join us for our special Easter service to find out what those words are and what they can mean for your life!
Sermon: Parable of the Net
This service is our Palm Sunday service. It's also called Passion Sunday because it marks the beginning of Christ's week of passionate suffering for us. Why has Jesus come to this point? Why is he here? What motivated him to come to Jerusalem knowing it would end in his death five days later? We learn of his motivation in the last of the seven parables of Matthew 13. Join us as we wrap up one series and enter together into Holy Week.
Sermon: Parable of the Treasure and the Pearl
I look at the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value.
Sermon: Parable of the Mustard Seed and Yeast
In this service we welcome our special guest speaker, Paul Gossman, director of World Mission Prayer League (the mission agency that Pat Lelvis had served with). Paul will be continuing our series in the Kingdom Parables of Matthew 13 as well as giving us a great spotlight on what God is up to in our world and how we can be a part of it!
Sermon: Parable of the Wheat and the Tares
In this service we will be looking at the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares in our continuing study of the Kingdom Parables of Matthew 13. It's a parable about how the Kingdom of God is both HERE NOW... but also NOT YET fully. In other words, it's about the war.
Sermon: Parable of the Sower
In this service we look at the first of the Kingdom Parables of Matthew 13, the Parable of the Sower... which happens to be a parable about... parables.
Sermon: Parables of the Kingdom
In Matthew 13 Jesus says that it has been given to his followers to know the secrets of the Kingdom. In this service we kick off a new series in which we will be sitting at the feet of our Rabbi Jesus as He unveils for us the secrets of the Kingdom of God hidden since the creation of the world.
Sermon: Clearing Up the Confusion About Tongues
So what really is the deal with the tongues gift? Is it auto suggestion? Could it sometimes be demonic? Is it legit? And if authentic, what is it's purpose and how should it be used? 1 Corinthians 12, 13 and 14 has the answers. In this service we take a deep dive into what the Bible actually teaches about the gift of tongues as we wrap up our series on the Gifts of the Spirit.
Sermon: Flying With Both Wings - The Fruit and the Gifts
Really excited to have my pastor and mentor with us at One Hope on Sunday, Pastor Paul Anderson. Paul is an author and speaker who travels and ministers internationally. He has a special ministry among Lutheran churches and Lutheran pastors in teaching on the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the context of a Lutheran theological perspective and so brings a healthy biblical balance in his approach. Tomorrow he will be continuing our series on the gifts of the Spirit by teaching on how the fruit of the Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit are like two wings and how we need them both if we're to "fly straight"!
Sermon: Nine Biblical Clues About Healing
In this service we will be looking at the sign gifts of miracles, healing and tongues, with special focus on "best practices" when praying for healing.
Sermon: The Definition of the Gifts
There are 22 gifts of the Spirit listed in the New Testament. On Sunday we are going to look at 18 of them! That's right... Peter has an 18 point sermon on Sunday. I know you can't wait!
Sermon: The Nature of the Gifts
Can you tell the difference between real gold and counterfeit gold? Experts can tell the difference because they understand the nature of true gold. In this weeks teaching we look at the nature of the gifts. This will help us in discerning what is authentic and what may be counterfeit.
Sermon: The Importance of the Gifts
On the cross Jesus won the victory. He set us free. And then he distributed the spoils of war among us. The gifts are the spoils of war. Join us as we explore what that means.
Sermon: The Cost of Christmas
Sunday, January 1st, we will be gathering for church at the place where One Hope Church had its beginning 12 years ago. We'll be gathering at the Lodge, adjacent to the Colman property. Service will be at 9:30am as usual. We will not be able to livestream the service but we will video parts of it and post later. In addition to singing, sharing memories, communion and a message from Pastor Peter, we will also be welcoming Elizabeth Schmitz into God's family through baptism!
Sermon: When God Turned the Volume Down
Let's celebrate the birth of Jesus together!
Sermon: The Mary Miracle
In this service Mark Jones takes 10 minutes to share about his recent missions adventure with Mercy Ships. And Peter does a shorter message talking about the Mary Miracle of Luke 1:26-38.
Sermon: The Dress Rehearsal
Imagine you are behind the scenes at a dress rehearsal for an upcoming play or on set, preparing for an exciting new film about the greatest star of the universe. Are you longing for things to get started, anticipating the joy of what's to come, or dreading the possibility of someone finding out you haven't memorized your lines yet? In the message for this service Tyrean helps us get behind the scenes on God's Story, and how he created the best foreshadowing of all time in the life of Moses as a preparation for Jesus.
Sermon: The Casting of the Characters
The second week of advent we light the candle that represents faith. In this message we explore what is faith and what is its opposite. And we also somehow tie the birth of Isaac in with Christmas!
Sermon: The Writing of the Play
In this service we enter the season of Advent with a new sermon series entitled, "The Unexpected King." Each week of Advent will center around a significant birth in the Bible and how it points to the meaning of Christmas. This Sunday we look at John the Baptist and the role he played in the big God Story!
Sermon: Final Testimony Before Silence in MALACHI
In this week's service includes the last of our series on the Minor Prophets. In it, Matt Misterek dives into Malachi, the (not so) famous last words of the Old Testament that had to sustain God's people through 400 years of silence.
Sermon: Knowing Your Identity in ZECHARIAH
In this service the leadership team were away for our annual leadership and planning retreat, but we have an all-star cast leading the service with....
- Joel Price preaching on Zechariah
- Hannah Churness leading worship with the One Hope Worship Team
- Connie Alstead leading us in communion
- And the marvelous Ann Martin reading the Scriptures
Sermon: Having Right Priorities in HAGGAI
The book of Haggai is about having right priorities. It also shows that God has a sense of humor and likes to mess with Pastor Peter.
Sermon: The God Who Sings in ZEPHANIAH
More wrath of God stuff from the Minor Prophets... this time from Zephaniah... but with a twist... two good twists actually.
Sermon: The Why Question in HABAKKUK
This week have the first of our Preachers Roundtable speakers taking part in our Minor Prophets series. James Wilborm brings a teaching on the book of Habakkuk!
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Sermon: The Kindness and Severity of God in NAHUM
This week we look at "Jonah, Part Two"! a.k.a The Book of Nahum!
Sermon: What Does the Lord Require in MICAH
This week we look at what it is that the Lord requires of us as we continue our Minor Prophets series with a look at the book of Micah.
Sermon: Sin, Grace and the Goodness of God in JONAH
This week... JONAH! Turns out the book is more than just a great fishing story. It's all about sin, grace and the goodness of God.
Sermon: How God Ended the Feud in OBADIAH
Week Four of our new series going through the Minor Prophets! This week we look at the Book of Obadiah, the shortest book in the Old Testament - only 21 verses! We also in this service commission Mark Jones who will be going to Spain for five weeks with Mercy Ships!
Sermon: Calling Out Injustice in AMOS
Week three of our new series going through the Minor Prophets! This week we look at the Book of Amos. Amos was a farmer turned prophet who acted as a whistleblower calling out the northern kingdoms oppression of the poor during a period of unprecedented wealth. Amos is a book that speaks as powerfully today as it did back then.
In this service we also welcome a little one into the family of God through baptism!
Sermon: Making Sense Out of Suffering in JOEL
Week two of our new series going through the Minor Prophets! This week we look at the Book of Joel. And the core theme is how do we make sense out of suffering and tragedies in our lives and in history. Joel gives us three answers.
Sermon: God's Covenant Love in HOSEA
In this service we start our brand new 12 week series in the Minor Prophets. Each week we will do a brief overview of one of the Minor Prophets as well as look at one theme from the text. This Sunday we give some context for the Minor Prophets and then dive into the first book: Hosea.
Sermon: Missions Spotlight
Missions focus as Hannah and Megan share about their India mission trip and Andrea from Children of the Nations (COTN) shares about how we can be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Sermon: Seven Truths of a Sufferer
Michael Bouterse, director of Thrive Gig Harbor is our guest speaker for this service. In the message time, Michael teaches on 2 Cor 1:3-11 sharing seven truths of a sufferer.
Sermon: Dustin Polley - Thrive Kitsap
Dustin Polley, director of Thrive Kitsap will be our on this Sunday. Thrive is a community of young adults, ages 18- 28, on a journey to know Jesus. One Hope is a big supporter of Thrive Gig Harbor, but did you know there is a branch of Thrive in Kitsap? Find out more during the service for this week!
Sermon: How Can You Praise God In Your Sin?
How can you praise God in your sin? Is that possible? Find out as Mia Alexander brings the teaching!
Sermon: Adopting Jesus' View of the Bible
When it comes to the Bible, how should we view it? Is it authorative? Good advice? Inspiring stories? Outdated? Irrelevant? Well, for the Christian there really is only one answer. And that is how did Jesus view the Bible. As Jesus followers we will want to see the Bible as Jesus did. That's the focus for this message which can also aid us in sharing with others what we believe the Bible is and why.
Sermon: Doing the Work of Pre-Evangelism
Last week we talked about What IS the Gospel? This week we look at both how to share the gospel and also how to do the work of "pre-evangelism" by helping people wrestle with the questions of... "how can you know that God exists?" and... for the person with a worldview that says all truth is relative, how can you help them see that there ARE absolute moral laws and that they actually believe that there is, even if they don't think they do.
Sermon: Three Things Core to the Gospel
What is the gospel and how would you explain it to someone who doesn't have much of a church background? That's our focus in this message as we continue our summer series called, "Public Faith: Joining Jesus On His Mission".
Sermon: Five Ways to Engage in Spiritual Conversations
This is week three of our summer series "Public Faith: Joining Jesus on His Mission." In this message we look at how to grow in having spiritual conversations by doing three things Jesus did and two that the woman at the well did.
Sermon: Seven Spiritual Conversation Killers
Week two of our new series "Public Faith - Joining Jesus on His Mission". This week we take a closer look at how Jesus did "evangelism" by looking at the conversation he has with the woman at the well in John 4. We also warn against seven "spiritual conversation killers"! Oh, and then there is one critical prerequisite you should know about if you're going to engage in spiritual conversations with people.
Sermon: Why a Public Faith?
In this service we start our new series entitled: Public Faith - Joining Jesus on His Mission. Six week series on how to share our faith in authentic and respectful ways that treat people as we would want them to treat us.
Sermon: Outside
In this service we hit the grand conclusion of our months long Hebrews study with a challenge to join Jesus on his mission... outside the gate.
Sermon: Showing Hospitality
In our text for this Sunday, Hebrews 13:1-6, we have a list of things Christians are to do and not do. There's a couple strange things about this list. Find out what they are in this week's message.
Sermon: A Tale of Two Mountains
Today's text mentions TWO mountains. Given that James Wilborn will be delivering the teaching time for todays text, I suspect this service may have some hiking stories as well as some steller exposition of our text.
Sermon: Overcoming the Esau Syndrome
Ice cream... with Blue Diamond almonds... and peanut M&M's... and Hershey's chocolate on top. How could you possibly say "no" to that? That's the question we tackle as we explore how to overcome the Esau Syndrome of Hebrews 12:11-17.
Sermon: The Father's Discipline
This Sunday our text is Hebrews 12:1-11 which is all about what to do when life is hard. This text is perhaps even more relevant today than it was 2000 years ago for never has there been a culture such as ours with a lower pain threshold. Join us as we tackle this important topic together.
Sermon: The Great Cloud of Witnesses
Romans 8 is probably the greatest chapter in the entire Bible. Hebrews 11 is probably a close second! It's also some of the most majestic prose ever written. In this service Peter continues our look at this amazing chapter.
Sermon: Longing for Home
Peter leads in worship and Mike Zeitner preaches on Hebrews 11:1-16.
Sermon: Action Teams Relaunch
A couple times a year we have a Vision Sunday to recap our Vision. This Sunday however is an ACTION SUNDAY! Instead of a sermon we are re-introducing our Action Teams (as well as noting some changes). And we also give an update from our Staffing Review Team (which is being renamed Ministry Review Team to better reflect the DNA of One Hope!). AND... we hear about an exciting ministry opportunity right here in our front yard that we can all be a part of. Time to get moving One Hope and we need EACH of you to help!
And here's a couple files we'll be referencing in the service - if you're watching from home you may want to refer to them:
Sermon: Draw Near, Hold Fast, Link Arms
Five times in our text the writer says LET US ____ . Find out what those five practical calls are as we continue our study in Hebrews with a look at Hebrews 10:19-25.
Sermon: True Fantasy
Join us as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus!
Join us for our very special Good Friday Tenebrae Service at Ocean5 at 7pm. This year our speakers are all between the ages of 14 and 21: Megan Churness, Laurel Oelke, Parker Bare, Collin Moore, Jack Price, Halle Price and Amaris Alstead.
Sermon: Once For All
Do-overs, reruns and sequels dominate our society. But that's not how Jesus works. Learn why in this special Palm Sunday celebration as Matt Misterek brings the teaching time in our continuing study of the book of Hebrews.
Sermon: Five MythBusting Truths from Hebrews Nine
Ever seen the show MythBusters? Well Hebrews chapter 9 has five truths that dispel five modern myths. Find out what they are in the message of this weeks service.
Sermon: Losing My Religion
Jesus did not come to start a new religion but rather to end the need for ALL of them and to give us in it's place a radical new covenant relationship with God. That's our focus in this weeks teaching from Hebrews chapter 8.
Sermon: Melchizedek - The Tom Bombadil of the Bible
Who was Melchizedek and why does he matter? That's the focus of our message time in this service as we look at Hebrews chapter 7. We also in this service announce and pray for our newly formed Staffing Review Team.
Sermon: A Sure and Steadfast Anchor for the Soul
In this service, Joel Price continues our series in Hebrews with a focus on Hebrews 6:13-20 and Jesus as the anchor for our souls and our sure foundation.
Sermon: Falling Away
We come to the text Peter has been dreading coming to the whole series. In this service we tackle the controversail question of "Can someone lose their salvation?" And is that that our text can say that someone who has fallen away can never be restored to repentance? Tough text. But this is the Word of the Lord - thanks be to God. Hebrews 5:11-6:12.
Sermon: Drawing Near
What does it mean that Jesus sympathizes with our weaknesses? Find out in this week's study in Hebrews. Text for this week is Hebrews 4:14 -5:10
Sermon: Entering the Rest
How do we "Enter the Rest" and what is the REST that we're to enter into? Peter thought he knew what the answer was. Then he studied the text. Find out what he discovered in this message from Hebrews 4:1-13.
Sermon: Hold Fast, Trust God, Consider Jesus
As we journey through the book of Hebrews together, once a month a member of One Hope will be guiding us on that journey. This service is one of those months. Peter leads us in worship and as Tyrean Martinson brings the message based out of Hebrews 3:1-19!
Sermon: One of Us
In this service we continue our series in the book of Hebrews.
Sermon: The Drift
In this service we jump into our new sermon series in the book of Hebrews.
Sermon: Witness Mongolia - Pastor Sheika and Haka
In this Missions focussed Sunday we get a brief video update from the Krafts recent mission to the jungles of Peru, learn about how we can love and support local Afghan refugee families, AND WELCOME OUR SPECIAL GUEST, Pastor Sheika, missionary and church planter in Mongolia!
Sermon: Who Wrote the Book of Hebrews?
In this service we kick off our new series going through the book of Hebrews.
Sermon: Three Action Items for 2022
Shorter service with a vision focus followed immediately by our annual budget presentation.
Sermon: Renewing Our Vows
We kick off the New Year with Mike Zeitner bringing us a message entitled Renewing Our Vows and Peter leading us in worship.
Sermon: The Christmas Psalm
Sunday after Christmas video
Sermon: God With Us
Join us for this one hour service as we celebrate together GOD WITH US! Service will be live at Ocean5 and will end in our candlelight tradition. It will also be streamed live here on our website and an YouTube.
Sermon: A Tale of Two Mountains
Moses had three mountain top experiences with God during the course of his long life - two on Mt. Sinai and one on Mt. Nebo. Sunday we wrap up our Life of Moses series by reflecting on that last encounter with God which ended his inredible jounrey with Yahweh God and what that teaches us about our own journey.
Sermon: Show Me Your Glory
Glory is a slippery word. What does it actually mean? This Sunday we'll be exploring that question as we look at the passage where Moses prays, "Lord, show me your glory." That prayer is the climax of a fascinating multi-part conversation between Moses and God containing several lessons for us today. That's the focus of this week's message.
Sermon: Just Look
Where did the universal symbol of healing come from? And what does it have to do with the second Sunday in Advent? Find out in this weeks service, 9:30am @ Ocean5 or streamed live on this page.
Sermon: The Law and the Prophetic Hope
What does Mt. Sianai and the giving the Law have to do with the first Sunday of Advent? Find out in this weeks service, 9:30am @ Ocean5 or streamed live on this page.
Sermon: Lessons from the Desert
You ever do a travelogue? On this day we went "here" and saw "this" and this is what we discovered. That's what Moses and the Israelite troop did as they trounced through the wilderness from the Red Sea to Sinai. In this Sundays service we take a look at their travelogue and five significant things that happened on the trail and five lessons learned along the way.
Sermon: Psalm 73
For this weeks service, Michael Bouterse guest preaches for us again, and the Moore's lead us in worship. Join us at Ocean5 or livestreamed on YouTube at 9:30am. Also, please be in prayer for our entire leadership team who is away on a prayer and vision retreat this weekend.
Sermon: The Tabernacle and the Cross
In this weeks service Peter leads us in worship and Michael from Thrive guest preaches! And rumor has it Michael may be showing up with his cello! Join us at 9:30am at Ocean5 or through the livestream below.
Sermon: The Great Escape
The cross is the most important event in the New Testament. This Sunday we look at the most important event in the Old Testament. Both events are about the exact same thing - the great escape. Join us in-person at Ocean5 at 9:30am or online via YouTube.
Sermon: Where's the Lamb?
In real space-time history, at one moment in time, the ultimate force in the universe swept through the greatest power on earth to destroy... and the only thing that will protect on this night... is a little lamb. That is what we will be unpacking on Sunday as we continue our Life of Moses series. Join us at Ocean5 at 9:30am or via the livestream on youTube!
Sermon: Why the Plagues?
This week at One Hope we look at the "cheery" topic of the 10 plagues inflicted upon Egypt during the time of the Exodus. It's all part of our "Life of Moses" series. So why did God do that to Egypt? Was it really necessary? Find out this week at Ocean5 at 9:30am or streamed live on YouTube.
Sermon: The Encounter
Join us for worship as we continue our new series called "The Life of Moses". This week, "The Encounter"!
Sermon: You Can't Really Mess Up Your Life
This Sunday, September 26th, we start a brand new series called "The Life of Moses". You can watch the live stream of the service here at 9:30am.
Sermon: Mind, Heart, Hands
This Sunday, September 19th, will be our Fall kickoff as we launch back into regular weekly worship. You can watch the live stream of the service here at 9:30am.
Sermon: Epilogue
D'Vante gives his last message at One Hope and the final message in our Gospel of John series on the LAST worship service video!
Sermon: Finished
In John 19 Jesus finished the work of our redemption. And in this Sunday's video service we'll be looking at the crucifixion account in John 19 as Peter "finishes" our LONG series in the Gospel of John!
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Sermon: The Innocence Project
Special guest preacher in this weeks video service as we look at John 18 and the arrest and trials of Jesus. Who's the guest preacher? Well, you'll just have to watch to find out!
Sermon: Jesus Prays
Jesus prayed for us in John 17. What did he pray for? Six things. Find out what they are in this worship service video.
Sermon: Benediction
This is our monthly in-person worship service at Ocean5. It's also the last Sunday D'Vante and Grace are with us at Ocean5. D'Vante gives this message and leads worship. In the middle we have a time of prayer for D'Vante Grace. We will miss you!
Sermon: Trinity 101
In this Sunday's video service, Peter preaches on John 17:1-5 during which time he COMPLETELY explains the TRINITY such that you will no longer have any further questions! (Okay, may have oversold that a bit...).
Sermon: Overcome
In this weeks video service, Peter leads us in worship and D'Vante teaches on John 16:25-33. Peter also gives a report at the end of Peter and Sandy's week at the LCMC LeaderCare retreat with 30 other pastors and spouses.
Sermon: The Pathway to Joy
In this Sunday's service Peter preaches on John 16:16-24, sharing in the process how difficult birthing his children was for him. And how it was difficult for Sandy too...
Sermon: Helper
In this weeks worship service video D'Vante brings a teaching on the Holy Spirit from John 16:5-15.
Sermon: Hated
This is our monthly in-person worship service at Ocean5. Service begins at 9:30am. If embeded live stream of service below is not working, try this direct link: https://youtu.be/pEppc-Yq3NU
Sermon: Friend
Jesus in John 15:9-17 offers his disciples (and us) friendship with God. What does that mean? Find out in this weeks worship service video (that is, if you can... Peter for some reason felt it was a good idea to record the message OUTSIDE on the weekend of the Tacoma-Narrows Air Show! - final third is quite humous actually...).
Sermon: Joy
What is joy? Why is it important? When should we have joy and how do we get it? Those are the main four questions we ask about joy, but there's a bonus fifth question too - all flowing from John 15:9-11.
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Sermon: Abide
In this weeks video service Peter leads us in worship and D'Vante teaches on John 15:1-8, one of the mountain peak passages of the Bible.
Sermon: A Different Peace
In John 14:27 Jesus says he is leaving his disciples with peace, but not as the world gives peace. What did Jesus mean by that? Whas did Jesus mean by the world's kind of peace and how is it different from the kind of peace Jesus gives. That's the question we explore in this weeks worship service video and message.
Sermon: Another Advocate
This is our monthly in-person worship service at Ocean5. Service begins at 9:30am. If embeded live stream of service below is not working, try this direct link: https://youtu.be/rYcFsXWSzEU
Sermon: Show Us the Father
What is God like? Loving? Forgiving? Compassionate? We assume so. We believe so. We hope so. But what if we're wrong? How can we really know for sure what God is like? That will be the focus of this Sundays message as we look at John 14:6-14 and discover four words that describe God by looking at Jesus.
Sermon: A Place For You
In this weeks worship service video, D'Vante teaches from John 14:1-6 and helps us explore what heaven is really like!
Sermon: Judas and Peter
In this weeks video Pastor Peter has us look at the contrast in John 13 (and elsewhere) between Peter and Judas. Turns out understanding the difference between the two is critical to understanding how to truly live the Christian life.
Sermon: The Love Language of Jesus
In this weeks video we enter a new section of the Gospel of John which begins with one of the most dramatic scenes in the entire Bible. Our text is John 13:1-17.
Sermon: The Book of Signs
This is our monthly in-person worship service at Ocean5. Service begins at 9:30am. If embeded live stream of service below is not working, try this direct link: https://youtu.be/i3hW97Oxi6M
Worship Service Slides
Sermon: Your Life Is Not Your Own
In Sunday's video service Peter leads in worship and D'Vante preaches from John 12:20-26. And... Sandy is back with the kids messages! Join us.. (oh and there might be a blooper at the end)
Sermon: Anointing Jesus
In Sunday's video service we have...
Sermon: Come To the Party!
In this weeks worship service video, we wrap up our Livin' Forgiven series by watching the final session of the class recorded five years ago at One Hope. Join Pat Lelvis as we together seek to say YES to the invitation of Jesus to "Come to the Party!"
Sermon: This Changes Everything
In addition to celebrating the victory of Jesus over sin, death the devil, in this recording of our Easter service you can see little William Joseph being baptized into Jesus and full membership with One Hope. And also we sadly say goodbye to long time members Dan & Ashley Pearson as they head to Minnesota.
Sermon: Old Corpses and the New Kingdom
In this special Palm Sunday edition of our worship service videos, Peter leads us in worship and communion, and Pat Lelvis delivers her final full message in our Livin' Forgiven series. Please join us through this video in welcoming Jesus our King!
Sermon: I'm My Own Enemy
In this weeks worship service video, Pat gives the sixth sermon in our "Livin' Forgiven" series as she helps us identify the third source of false guilt. Also in the video is some important announcements about our Holy Week happenings..
Sermon: Sources of False Guilt
In this weeks worship service video, Pat gives the fifth sermon in our "Livin' Forgiven" series as she helps us identify another one of the sources of false guilt. Also, Christine Timboe gives us an update on the Call Team process in preparations for D'Vante's graduation in August.
Sermon: If I’m Forgiven, How Come I Still Feel Guilty?
In this weeks live streamed service from Ocean5, Pat Lelvis continues our journey in the series "Livin' Forgiven!" Session Four- "If I'm Forgiven, Why Do I Still Feel Guilty?"
Sermon: Home Free
In this weeks worship service video Pat Lelvis continues our journey in the series "Livin' Forgiven!" Session Three - "Home Free" - class video was sent on Thursday. Pat's sermon in this video does a recap of that class and then draws us into some very practical (and personal) application.
Sermon: Rescued!
This week we are doing Part Two of an eight part series called "Livin' Forgiven" by Pat Lelvis. In this weeks worship service video Pat gives a short sermon which serves as a follow up to the full Session Two class from 2016.
Sermon: Free to Fail!
In this weeks service retired missionary and teacher Pat Lelvis begins a new series for us called Livin' Forgiven. In this opening session, Pat tells of a spiritually dark time in her life. Though she was a long-time Christian and a missionary, she lost connection with God, and wandered in the darkness of doubt and guilt. In response to her cry, God sent an unlikely person to lead her out of darkness back into the Light.
Sermon: The Praying Church
Where: PCF, 3114 45th St Ct, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 (Back Auxiliary Building) [Also Live Streamed]
When: Saturday, February 6th, 5pm
In this weeks service we conclude our five part series called REBOOT with a focus on the fourth thing the early church devoted themselves to: Prayer.
Sermon: The Real Presence
In this weeks video D'Vante brings a teaching on worship as we continue our back to basics series called REBOOT. Communion is also facilitated in this video so be sure to have some bread and wine/juice prepared before watching if you want to participate in that portion of the video.
Sermon: The Life Together
This week we look at the topic of Fellowship and what that really means for the church's design. Turns out it has nothing to do with small group ministry!
Sermon: The Living Word
What do we believe the Bible is our authority? And does biblical authority even mean? What does it "look like"? Those are the questions explored in this weeks teaching on Acts 2:42 and the four things the early church devoted themselves to.
Sermon: The Missio Dei
In this service Peter launches a new five part series called "Reboot". In this series we'll be looking at the four things the early church devoted themselves to. But for this first message in the series we talk about the Missio Dei - "The Mission of God". We do the four things so we can better participate in the Missio Dei!
Sermon: Hope for 2021
Continuing our Turning the Page theme as D'Vante teaches out of Romans 12 a message encouraging us to move forward with hope into 2021 and to apply the lessons we learned in 2020.
Sermon: Lessons From 2020
Very simple service on Sunday to close out a crazy year. A couple worship songs followed by a controversial sermon from Pastor Peter that dips into the political entitled, "Seven Lessons from the Year 2020". The seven lessons are lessons about politics, unity, government, community, evangelism, finances and eternity.
Sermon: Questions From an Angel
We had a great Christmas Eve service via Zoom full of great music, meaningful video clips and Pastor Bill preaching a message entitled "Questions From an Angel" from the text Luke 1:26-38. Here is the "Non-Zoom" version of the service in case you missed it.
Sermon: The Author Steps on the Stage
In this weeks video... the last Sunday in Advent... the last worship time with D'Vante at St. John's... the last sermon on the Gospel of John for a while... and hopefully the last time you'll see Mark Jones wearing the head gear he wears in this video!
Sermon: The Feast of Dedication
Who's lighting the candles this week? What will Mark Jones have in the background? Who's reading the Scriptures? Will there be Sandy-bloopers at the end? What songs did D'Vante pick? And who is Judas Maccabee? Why does Peter always preach with that ugly green wall in the background? All these questions and MORE will be answered in this video! (Except that last question...)
Sermon: Shepherds and Sheep
In this video service we enter into week two of our Advent season. Who will be lighting the second candle? Oh the suspense! :) . We have a kids message as well this week. And join us too as D'Vante teaches on John 10:1-21 about the Good Shepherd vs the Bad Shepherds. And there's something in there about sheep as well!
Sermon: Healing of a Man Born Blind
First Sunday of Advent. In Isaiah 9 it was prophesied that those living in darkness would see a great light. In our John 9 text we see a fulfillment of that prophesy as Jesus heals a blind man, giving him both physical and spiritual sight.
Sermon: The Problem of Pain
Why do bad things happen? That's what the disciples ask Jesus in our text for today. I supect you've asked that question too. Join us in this week's service as we wrestle with the answer Jesus gives.
Sermon: He Came To Set Us Free
Jesus came to set us free. But what is freedom? And set free from what? From sin so we go to heaven when we die? Yes... but it means so much more than that. Jesus came to set you free NOW... in this life. That's the focus of this Sunday's teaching from John 8:31-59.
Sermon: Light of the World
In this Sunday's video service, Peter leads us in worship and D'Vante brings the teaching on our next installment of our John series, John 8:12-30, where Jesus cries out at the Feast - "I am the light of the world!"
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Sermon: Grace and Truth
Our montly in-person worship at Ocean5. If coming in person, please wear masks at all time and maintain social distancing and do a self-assessment of your health before coming. If watching the live stream from home, see below! Also, note that we will be having communion this morning so if watching from home I encourage you to have some bread and wine or juice prepared ahead of time.
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Sermon: Feast of Tabernacles, Part 2
In this weeks video... we're diving deeper into the background and meaning of the Feast of Tabernacles as we move into the second half of John chapter seven - John 7:32-52.
Sermon: Feast of Tabernacles, Part 1
In this weeks video... we're heading to the Feast! Peter brings a teaching on John 7:1-31 and D'Vante guides us in our worship.
Sermon: Let Them Lead You To Him
In this weeks video...D'Vante preaches on John 5:31-47 and Peter leads us in worship. And we also receive a bitter-sweet goodbye from long-time member Aase Running.
Sermon: Judgment Day
Our first in-person worship at Ocean5 since March. If coming in person, please wear masks at all time and maintain social distancing and do a self-assessment of your health before coming. If watching the live stream from home, see below! Also, note that we will be having communion this morning so I encourage you to have some bread and wine or juice prepared ahead of time.
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Sermon: True Sabbath Rest
In this weeks video...
- Mark Jones welcomes us from San Diego (we think)
- Mark Hooper updates us from Michigan
- Peter preaches from Los Angeles
- D'Vante leads worship from his dining room
- Tyrean has a special invitation for us.
- And someone just had a baby
Sermon: Four R's to Help in Navigating 2020
In this video service D'Vante leads us in some classic hymns, Mark Hooper gives an Admin update and Peter shares about the Four R's that can help us in dealing with the stress and complexities of life (of which we have an abundance in 2020). Also, immediately after the message portion of the video, Peter will be giving our Fall Vision Update.
Sermon: God Does Something In You Before Through You
Peter leads us in worship and ministry partner Michael Bouterse from Thrive (young adult cross-church ministry in Gig Harbor) brings a great message from 2 Kings 2:1-18.
Sermon: What Does It Mean To Be Human?
In this weeks service D'Vante and the worship band lead us in worship, Ian and Catherine read the Scriptures and invite us to their wedding later this afternoon and we hear message by a spiritual giant in the faith who went to be with Jesus this year.
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Sermon: The Insanity of Luther
D'Vante and the One Hope worship band leads us in worship, Sandy gives a review of the Fruit of the Spirit for the kids, Jordan and Fisher make an appearance reciting Gal 5:22 and for our message time we hear from a spiritual giant in the Christian faith who passed away recently.
Sermon: Investing in Your Relationship With Jesus
Peter leads us in worship, Sandy shares with the kids the last of the nine Fruits of the Spirit and D'Vante preaches an awesome message on Romans 5.
Sermon: The Thirst
Mark's roosters, D'Vante's band, Sandy's kindness and Peter's last message in our Holy Spirit series.
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Sermon: The Gifts of the Spirit
So what's happening in this weeks video? How about...
- A baptism in Lake Chelan
- D'Vante singing some classic hymns
- Peter teaching on the gifts of the Spirit
- And a kids message by a gorgeous blond! (my wife, in case you're a visitor)
Sermon: The Guidance of the Spirit
In this weeks video, worship is led by D'Vante and Grace, and Peter continues our "Walking in the Spirit" series with a message about the "Guidance of the Spirit".
In this special youth Sunday edition of our worship service videos, we present the Bibles we've all been signing and highlighting to our five graduating High School Seniors. Also the youth lead us in worship.
Sermon: The Faithfulness of the Spirit
How do we deal with our doubts when it comes to all the promises connected with the Holy Spirit? Does any of it sound too good to be true? D'Vante in this weeks message tackles those common struggles we all have with doubt and directs us to look at what is the true nature of faith.
Sermon: The Fruit of the Spirit
How does deep, lasting change happen in the life of the Christian? That's the theme in this weeks worship service video as we continue our summer series on "Walking in the Spirit".
Sermon: The Freedom of the Spirit
As we celebrate our freedom as a nation this weekend we also bask in the freedom we have in Christ which we enter into as we learn to walk in the Spirit. For where the Spirit of the Lord is there is Freedom. That's the message and theme in this weeks worship service video.
Sermon: The Unity of the Spirit
In this video D'Vante leads us in worship and Peter shares part four of our summer series on "Walking in the Spirit". Focus this week is how the Spirit gives us unity and works to transform society.
Sermon: The Affirmation of the Spirit
Peter leads us in worship and D'Vante preaches part 3 of our "Walking in the Spirit" summer series with a look at how the Holy Spirit affirms that we are children of God from Romans 8.
Sermon: The Conviction of the Spirit
What is the chief mark of being filled with the Holy Spirit? It's not speaking in tongues (as wonderful as a gift as that is). Find out in this weeks message.
Sermon: The Filling of the Spirit
New series called "Walking in the Spirit" begins with this weeks video.
Sermon: John: Bread of Life, Part 4
In this weeks video, D'Vante leads us in worship and Peter preaches a Pentecost message from the Gospel of John, as well as addressing the tragic events of the last week.
Sermon: John: Bread of Life, Part 3
In this service D'Vante Rolle preaches a practical message on how to do the spiritual disciplines in a life-giving way. Also the worship team tries something new.
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Sermon: John: Bread of Life, Part 2
Worship service video for the week of May 17. D'Vante leads us in worship and Peter brings a teaching on John 6:41-63.
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Sermon: John: Bread of Life, Part 1
In this weeks video D'Vante leads us in worship and Peter preaches on John 6:22-40. We also have Sandy giving the kids message and Mark Hooper giving an Admin update.
Sermon: John: Walking on Water
In this weeks worship service D'Vante leads us in worship and Peter preaches on John 6:15-21, the story of Jesus walking on the water.
Sermon: Confidence
In this weeks worship service video guest preacher Michael Bouterse from the Thrive young adult ministry brings a teaching from Psalm 46. Worship is led by D'Vante, Peter and the Moore family. We also introduce our new chuch app.
Sermon: John: Feeding of the 5000
In this service D'Vante and Grace give the message based out of John 6:1-15 and the worship is led partly by young Peter and partly by old Peter.
Sermon: John: Risen Hope, Grace and Love
This is a recording of our live worship service we streamed on April 12th from the Peninsula Christian Fellowhsip auxiliary building.
Sermon: John: Behold the King
Palm Sunday worship service for the week of April 5th. Admin report is also given in this weeks worship video.
Sermon: John: How Faith Comes
As we celebrate our freedom as a nation this weekend we also bask in the freedom we have in Christ which we enter into as we learn to walk in the Spirit. For where the Spirit of the Lord is there is Freedom. That's the message and theme in this weeks worship service video.
Sermon: John: Filling the Void
This was the first of our Worship Service Videos we implemented after COVID-19 required that we worship online.