Jesus’s prayer in John 17 is a commissioning prayer for his disciples. How does Jesus create a community of people to follow in his footsteps? Listen to Pastor David’s sermon on this passage.
Jesus, the Preacher
Luke 4:14-30 records Jesus’s sermon in his hometown Nazareth, which was met with mixed responses. In this story, Jesus shows his remarkable skill at involving his listeners in his message. Listen to Pastor David’s sermon on this foundational sermon!
Jesus, the Word of God
In this first sermon in Pastor David’s Doctor of Ministry professional project, we explore the notion of Jesus as the Word of God while we walk through John 1.
When Will We Have Peace?
On this final Sunday of Advent, Pastor David preaches from Psalm 85 on the topic of peace. How does this psalm point us to God’s activity in the past, present, and future? How is it fulfilled in Jesus Christ?
When Will the King Arrive?
Psalm 24 is a messianic psalm that looks forward to a mutual advent: the arrival of the King with his people in the same space. How does this help us prepare for Jesus’s arrival? Listen to Pastor David’s sermon here.
People, Look East
At our Hanging of the Greens Celebration service, Pastor David gave this reflection based on Zechariah 14:3-9. People, look east!
When Will Justice Come?
On this first Sunday of Advent, we consider a messianic psalm: Psalm 72. When will divine justice come, and what will it look like? Pastor David helps us investigate this idea.
The Shepherd King
The Old Testament prophet Ezekiel looked forward to a time when God would make all things right. How does this point us to Jesus, the Shepherd King? Listen to Pastor David’s sermon on Ezekiel 34:11-24.
Simeon Meets Jesus: A Thanksgiving Story
Pastor David preached at this fall’s community Thanksgiving service, which was held at the Oil City Assembly of God. He told the story of Simeon meeting the infant Jesus, as recorded in Luke 2:21-35. Listen in here:
Healing Service – Beams of Heaven
Jesus never heals people just for their own benefit. Before we prayed for healing in several people’s lives, Pastor David gave this reflection on Matthew 8:1-17. Here we find four times Jesus healed people, but always so they could give a testimony to God’s work in their lives.