Hockinson Community Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
Hockinson Community Church
This morning we begin a new sermon series exploring the vision we believe God has given HCC for 2023 and beyond. Before we get into what we believe we are being called to, hadn’t we better make sure of the …
Why do hairdryers come with instructions not to use them in the shower? Sadly…it’s because we need them. Jesus closes the sermon on the mount with an admonition not just to hear this message, but to build a life upon …
Which way do we go in life? Where can we find the right road? Our inclination is to follow the crowd, but what do we do when we notice the crowd isn’t arriving at the destination we are hoping for? …
Anxiety is on the rise in our country. Uncertainty in the economy, our jobs, relationships, our nation, and everything in between. As Jesus continues the sermon on the mount, he addresses this issue. “Don’t”. Have you ever tried to just …
“It’s what’s on the inside that counts” We teach this to our kids as we talk about their choices in friendship and dating, but can we ever really be sure? The truth is, the motives of others can never be …
Seems like the price of gas and so much more is on a steady incline. There’s an urgency to buy it today, since it might be unaffordable tomorrow. As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, we will see …
It’s interesting that most sitcoms of the last few decades were written by men, and yet in almost all of them, the dads are made to look foolish. Father’s Day sermons given by men always seem to be a little …
This morning we begin walking through the sermon on the mount with a look at Jesus’ introduction, often called the beatitudes. This set of statements about the “blessed” life flip everything about the human pursuit of happiness on their head …
Think of how many people it takes to run a commercial fishing boat. Every person with a role, every role essential to the greater purpose. What happens if we made one of the roles the main thing? Jesus called and …
Join us this morning as Dennis leads us into a deeper understanding of Praying through the Aaronic Blessing
What happens when our lives turn upside down? We work so hard to make sure it doesn’t, that we usually aren’t prepared for when it does. Then we have to relearn how to live our lives. What about when God …
HE IS RISEN! Today we celebrate that Jesus not only died for our sin, but that death could not hold him and He is risen indeed! This morning we celebrate that in the study of the word, in worship, and …
Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, the Triumphal Entry. But what does “triumph” mean here? Did Jesus see it that way? Today we will gain some perspective on the real triumph of that day and in our lives today.
Turn on a movie or TV show and you will see a repeated pattern. A hero who is able to do more than humanly possible come to save the day or an ordinary person who must step up and do …
Today Pastor Caleb shares with us concerning the lost and how Jesus meets their needs, fills their gaps, and draws them to Himself.
In every crisis people are quick to hold signs and declare that they “are” those who are hurting. While the sentiment is nice, rarely are those people ready to actually go face the trials and tests being faced. In today’s …
Repentance is a common “Bible word” that we often hear but perhaps don’t think too deeply about. John the Baptist was sent out before Jesus to prepare the way, calling people to repent. Who was this wilderness wanderer, and why …
They say the journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. What if the same is true of our life with Jesus? Today we will look at a story from the childhood of Jesus that shows that even …
While Jesus was still an infant he generated some significant responses from those who encountered him. As we begin to study his life and see how he changes everything, how he makes everything new, we need to consider our response …
Life doesn’t usually go how we expect. We face interruptions of many kinds. Sometimes those interruptions are something more. Not just a pause in the plan, but a disruption in them. Changing us and the circumstances in ways we wouldn’t …
Today some of us will watch two teams clash in the final NFL game of the year. For one team, all the work will have paid off as they finish the goal of winning it all. But even for the …
We love to watch adventures on the screen or read about them in books. But when it comes to our lives…we hesitate. What if God designed and called you to a life of risk and faith that would cost you …
Jesus wants to fill our empty places, but is there anything that can get in the way? Surprisingly (or not so surprisingly) the biggest obstacle to all God wants to do in and through us…is us. The good news is …
Look around your workplace, neighborhood, or even your family and you will notice something quickly. We’re different. We have different ways of thinking, learning, and feeling. We speak different languages…even when we speak the same language. What is the “right” …
Leading looks different in the Kingdom of God. As we prepare to raise up additional members of our deacon and elder boards, let’s take some time to examine what it means for each of us to lead like Jesus whatever …
Join us this morning as we spend time in worship and prayer as we consider how God is always there for us, always seeking us, and how much he loves us.
One of the most essential components in a good story is missing information. What will happen next? How will this resolve? When the Bible talks about Jesus fulfilling the Law and the Prophets, it’s not only talking about fulfilled prophesies. …
As we close out the Christmas season, let’s reflect on the little family that celebrated that first Christmas. Specifically on the young woman who would carry and give birth to this extraordinary child, fully God and fully man. Her insights …
Jesus has given his church a new commandment that we should love one another, just as He loved us. What does the love look like, and what are the consequences if we do not love one another?
Why Christmas? Why did the King of Kings come to live with us? This morning we look to the heart of Christmas by looking back to Genesis 3.
We know what we are supposed to do, we know who we are supposed to be becoming, so why do we struggle to follow through? Why do we struggle to depend on God to meet our needs? Why do we …
If you were a farmer, how important is the harvest to you? How long would a farm last without one? In the middle of doing all the work of ministry, Jesus stops and looks around and tells his disciples he …
Why aren’t I growing the way I should? I want to live a life that honors God, but I still get so angry/lazy/selfish… Is it possible to force the growth of Spiritual fruit? If not, what is our role in …
The last of the leaves are starting to fall. Christmas decorations are already making their annual appearance. It is so easy to look forward and long for the next season, or look back and wish we could hold on to …
We all love many things. From food to family. Those loves each have a priority level. But what happens when those priorities get mixed up? How do we make sure we are getting the first thing…first? In God’s very nature, …
Who do you believe you are? Who does God think you are? This morning we will look at the things that shape our beliefs in who we are, the Salvation that we have in Christ, and our subsequent relationship with …
Remember the days when you or your kids played that fun game where they fought over the invisible line that constituted “their side” of the car? Humans are quick to build borders. How does the gospel impact the borders we …
Churches talk a lot about unity. What does it mean to be unified? What are we unified around? How can a people be unified when we have so many differences of opinion and experience? How can any church find the …
Look around your house. I would be willing to bet that somewhere in there is a space used for clutter that you wish could serve another purpose. Or maybe you notice that there are areas of the property that seem …
Guest speaker Dave Gallanter shares a message about loving the lost as we continue our series Home: Your Place in His House.
The church is a fantastic wonderful thing made up of diverse and challenging people. As we follow Jesus, we are called to love people, and specifically, we are called to love the church. So how do we do that? As …
This morning we begin a new sermon series. What kind of qualities are needed to build a life that can not only stand up in turbulent times, but capable of allowing us to accomplish the purposes for which God created …
Last week we see the good things that happen through challenges in Joseph’s life. In difficulty we tend to look for answers, we need God to give direction. But there is a threat that is bigger than struggle…and it might …
What do we do with the hurt and challenges in life that just don’t seem to go away? God gave Joseph big dreams, and then his life went off the rails. In Genesis 39 we have the chance to see …
What do we do with people who just don’t seem to get it? Who make choices we disagree with? How do we disagree without judging? Today Shaun will be sharing from a difficult and often skimmed story in Genesis 38 …
She felt alone, uninvited, unloved. All of us can relate to Leah at times. This morning as Shaun continues through Genesis we will walk with Leah as she struggles through these feelings and finds the road to true satisfaction for …
We spend our lives trying to establish our identity. Others try to tell us who we are, putting us in their box. Today, Shaun continues our study in Genesis as God deals with the identity of a man named Jacob
Join us as Pastor Shaun continues our walk through Genesis, looking at the story of Abraham.
Imagine trying to understand a puzzle from one piece. It can’t be done. To understand God’s word, we need to look at all the pieces and see how they fit together. Pastor Shaun continues our sermon series The Craftsman.
Pastor Shaun continues our series The Craftsman from the back lawn. What is God’s word? What do we mean when we say that? The simple answer is that we are talking about our Bibles. But what does it mean that …
Pastor Shaun continues our new series The Craftsman. If we are going to be Craftsmen of the word, “doers” and not only “hearers” of the word, then we will recognize that one of the clear purposes of God’s word and …
Pastor Shaun continues our new series The Craftsman. Who decides what you say and do? Who determines your identity and purpose? The world tells us that our path to fulfillment and peace lies in satisfying ourselves. God’s word tells us …
Pastor Shaun shares from the back lawn as we start a new series called The Craftsman, learning to be doers of the word.
Pastor Shaun continues our walk through Daniel and the lessons we can learn for dealing with strife.
Pastor Shaun continues through our Subversive Loyalty series, looking at the lessons from Daniel for seasons of strife.
Pastor Shaun delivers continues our look at the letters of Peter. This week we take a look at 2 Peter 3:8-13.
Pastor Shaun continues our walk through the letters of Peter. Today’s message is based in 2 Peter 3:1-7.
“Don’t drink the Kool-Aid!” Pastor Shaun is back as we continue our look at the books of Peter, walking through 2 Peter 2:1-10.
Pastor Shaun looks at what it means to submit to human authority as we continue our look at the letters of Peter.
He is risen! Pastor Shaun gives a message celebrating the resurrection of our lord and savior Jesus Christ as we close out our According to Mark series.
Here are some questions to keep the conversation going after the message today. 1. What identities do you carry apart from Christ? 2. Which identity means the most to you? How would losing it impact you? 3. Imagine you could …