Sunday Gatherings, November 22: The Self-Control of Jesus

By Dr. Todd Smedley / November 22, 2020

What a blessing it has been to worship together on the Lower Parking Lot in recent months. I look forward to seeing many of you today, our last Sunday outdoors.

Sunday Gatherings, November 15: The Gentleness of Jesus

By Dr. Todd Smedley / November 15, 2020

It’s hard to believe we are nine weeks into our series, “The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of Jesus.” This morning our sermon looks at the Lord’s gentleness.

Sunday Gatherings, November 8: Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!

By Dr. Todd Smedley / November 8, 2020

It’s looking like a bell ringer day for Sunday services! I look forward to greeting many of you and worshiping our God and King together.

Sunday Gatherings, November 1: All Services Are ON

By Dr. Todd Smedley / November 1, 2020

Happy Lord’s Day to you. Outdoor services will proceed as usual this morning. Also, hope you set your clocks back one hour last night!

Sunday Gatherings, October 25: No Outdoor Services

By Dr. Todd Smedley / October 25, 2020

Good morning. Due to the weather, there will be no 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. outdoor services this morning. The 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. indoor services will go forward as scheduled.

Sunday Gatherings, October 18: “The Patience of Jesus”

By Dr. Todd Smedley / October 18, 2020

Today is a happy day in our church life together, with glorious autumn weather that allows many to gather for worship this morning and a time of thanksgiving and celebration tonight.

Sunday Gatherings, October 11: “The Peace of Jesus”

By Dr. Todd Smedley / October 11, 2020

ALL SERVICES WILL GO FORWARD AS PLANNED today. As of this writing (7:00 a.m.), space is available for both outdoor services.

Sunday Gatherings, October 4: “The Joy of Jesus”

By Dr. Todd Smedley / October 4, 2020

This morning, we continue our series “The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of Jesus” with a sermon from John 15:1–10.

Sunday Gatherings, September 27: “The Love of Jesus”

By Dr. Todd Smedley / September 27, 2020

I look forward to sharing part 2 of our new series, “The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of Jesus.” Our sermon text will be John 13:1–17 and the Old Testament passage, Isaiah 52:13–53:6.

Sunday Gatherings, September 20: New Series

By Dr. Todd Smedley / September 20, 2020

This morning, we begin a new series, “The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of Jesus.” Our sermon text will be Galatians 5:22–24 and the Old Testament passage will be Isaiah 11:1–5.

Sunday Gatherings, September 13: Evening Service Resumes

By Don Nalle / September 13, 2020

Another fine day to gather and give God the glory due his name! Autumn cometh; you might need a light jacket at outdoor services today.

Sunday Gatherings, September 6, Communion in All Services

By Dr. Todd Smedley / September 6, 2020

Praise the Lord for another beautiful morning to gather in His name! The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated in all three services today.

Sunday Gatherings, August 30, Learning to Lament, Part 3

By Dr. Todd Smedley / August 30, 2020

The weather forecast is looking good for this morning and I look forward to seeing many of you shortly. Today will be part two of our series in the Psalms, “Learning to Lament.”

Sunday Gatherings, August 23, Learning to Lament, Part 2

By Rev. Ron Meyer / August 23, 2020

The weather forecast is looking good for this morning and I look forward to seeing many of you shortly. Today will be part two of our series in the Psalms, “Learning to Lament.”

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Sunday Gatherings, On-Campus & Online

By Dr. Todd Smedley / July 5, 2020

Happy Lord’s Day! Rob will be preaching today. Our Scripture readings are Ezekiel 34:25-31 and Romans 8:18-23.

Sunday Gatherings, On-Campus & Online

By Dr. Todd Smedley / June 28, 2020

Happy Lord’s Day to you! Please note that you can reserve a space right up to the time of the service. Tommy is preaching today, our fifth Sunday exploring the treasures of Romans 8.

Sunday Gatherings, On-Campus & Online

By Dr. Todd Smedley / June 21, 2020

Praise the Lord for our first Sunday back on the Fourth campus! It will be a joy to see many of you today, live and in person.

Sunday Online Gathering

By Dr. Todd Smedley / June 7, 2020

Today is our second Sunday in Romans 8. Our Scripture readings are Ezekiel 37:1-14 and Romans 8:1–4.

Our Text Today, the Bible

By Dr. Todd Smedley / June 3, 2020

In this moment of national crisis fueled by a pandemic, political polarization, racial injustice, and rioting, looting, where do we place our confidence?

Declaring His Gospel

By David Frerichs / June 2, 2020

The gospel is part of a grand narrative, a story to be told, news to be declared. But declaring it often provokes opposition. That is because the gospel demands a response.

Social Connectedness

By Rev. Corey Gray / April 28, 2020

What is needed now is physical distancing and social connectedness.

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Demonstrating God’s Grace

By David Frerichs / April 24, 2020

Demonstrating God’s grace includes ordinary daily acts. Having freely received God’s grace and Christ’s benefits, Christians no longer work for themselves, but for the good of others.

That Lasting City

By Rev. Corey Gray / April 15, 2020

On March 12, I returned from visiting with EPC churches in Puerto Rico to a whole new world.

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Delighting in God’s Glory

By David Frerichs / April 7, 2020

A famous statement from the Westminster Shorter Catechism proclaims the liberating truth that our purpose is revealed, not discovered.