Providence Baptist Church - Gaston Sermons: Recent Episodes
Providence Baptist Church - Gaston
February 9, 2025 Morning Service. Sin is something that as humans we are all guilty of. And even as Christians, we will find ourselves struggling to avoid going against God's law at times. But is there a way to identify when the process leading to sin begins? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich dives into a passage that helps us understand when we find ourselves descending into sin. (James 1:13-15)
December 29, 2024 Morning Service. Have you ever found yourself in a place in life where you were facing an upcoming time or event that was causing you great anxiety? It can be overwhelming if we let it. But what can we do to make sure it doesn't become so? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich uses the example of Jesus Himself as He faced the awaiting cross to show us what we should do. (Matthew 26:36-46)
December 22, 2024 Morning Service. In the course of examining the typical Christmas passages of Scripture, we can easily overlook what may seem a chance encounter at the Temple were two individuals see their infant Savior and are forever changed. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich explores these interactions and how they mirror what happens when we meet the risen Savior ourselves. (Luke 2:25%u201338)
December 15, 2024 Morning Service. As we enter into the Christmas season, many of the decorations we will see celebrating this particular holiday will involve the manger scene. There we see a depiction of the baby Jesus, but do we truly get the significance of it? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich examines closely the magnitude of the arrival of the Christ child and the contrasts that it represents. (Philippians 2:5%u201311)
December 8, 2024 Morning Service. Prayer. It%u2019s as a fundamental part of any belief system. In fact, some may view it as something independent of any particular faith. But there is only one true God to hear our prayers and respond to them in our lives. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich explores Jesus' example given to His apostles of how we should pray as believers. (Matthew 6:7-13)
December 1, 2024 Morning Service. Prayer. It%u2019s as a fundamental part of any belief system. In fact, some may view it as something independent of any particular faith. But there is only one true God to hear our prayers and respond to them in our lives. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich explores Jesus' example given to His apostles of how we should pray as believers. (Matthew 6:7-15)
November 17, 2024 Morning Service. When we read how the world was created in Scripture, we often get caught up in the historical perspective of the events. But if we are not careful, we could miss the revelation of God's character in all that is being described.In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich takes these events to help us see what God is showing us about Himself. (Genesis 2:1-15)
November 10, 2024 Morning Service. When we read how the world was created in Scripture, we often get caught up in the historical perspective of the events. But if we are not careful, we could miss the revelation of God's character in all that is being described. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich takes these events to help us see what God is showing us about Himself. (Genesis 1:1-31)
October 20, 2024 Morning Service. Psalm 23 is on of the more quoted verses in all of Scripture but what we can easily miss if we aren't careful is the incredible revelation of God in it. With each part of this verse we are shown a glimpse of His nature.In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich dives into each piece of this enlightening passage to help us to see what God is showing us. (Psalms 23)
October 13, 2024 Morning Service. Psalm 23 is on of the more quoted verses in all of Scripture but what we can easily miss if we aren't careful is the incredible revelation of God in it. With each part of this verse we are shown a glimpse of His nature. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich dives into each piece of this enlightening passage to help us to see what God is showing us. (Psalms 23)
September 8, 2024 Morning Service. One of the most well known stories of the Bible is the story of prodigal son. It%u2019s a heart warming story of forgiveness and restoration. But what exactly were the actions of the son that led to the departure? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich takes a look at some significant actions of the son and how those actions are sometimes reflected in us. (Luke 15:11-24)
September 1, 2024 Morning Service. How far would you go to find healing for a friend with a physical ailment? While not everyone has a physical issue that needs to be addressed, we all need spiritual healing, and that can only come from one place. How far would you go to get them that? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich examines the story of 5 dedicated men and what Jesus had to say about it. (Mark 2:1-12)
August 25, 2024 Morning Service. Modern day Christianity has unfortunately become so watered down in many cases that it amounts to nothing more than an intellectual acknowledgement of Jesus' life and death. But to be a true follower of Jesus means much more than that. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich digs into what it REALLY means to follow Jesus and what ultimately it costs. (Mark 8:31-38)
August 4, 2024 Morning Service. One of the unfortunate outcomes of standing firm in our faith is that the world turns against us. Jesus even taught His disciples that the world would hate them because they first hated Him, and it will only get worse as we draw nearer to His return. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich talks about how we should respond when hatred becomes persecution. (Acts 4:23%u201331)
July 21, 2024 Morning Service. When someone does something wrong and we are confronted about it, in most cases we are sorry. But as Christians we are called repent of our sins, not just be sorry and you can be sure there is a significant difference between the two. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich digs into what the results of true repentance looks like in a believer's life. (Psalms 51)
July 14, 2024 Morning Service. When we look around, there are a lot of different variations in faith, specifically within the Christian faith. And while some of it deals with interpretation of doctrine, there are also times when the world has crept in to people's belief systems. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich dives into some warning signs that the worldly thinking has infected your faith. (Hebrews 11:1-3; Hebrews 11:13-16)
July 7, 2024 Morning Service. As our nation recently celebrated a holiday which recognizes our independence, we often look back on the freedoms that we have and enjoy. But Jesus offers us freedom as well and it's a type of freedom that can be found no where else. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich explores just what this freedom that Jesus speaks of means to us. (John 8:31-36)
June 23, 2024 Morning Service. There may be times in life where we%u2019ve allowed things to push our faith to the side and it results in a feeling of separation from God. In fact, we may even feel as though God has turned His back on us. But nothing could be further from the truth. In this week%u2019s sermon, Pastor John Friederich uses Ezekiel%u2019s vision to show us the path back during these difficult times. (Ezekiel 37:1-14)
June 16, 2024 Morning Service. On Father's Day, we look back at the men in our lives that have made an impact and left us with advice to grow in. David as he looked back on his life had some words of wisdom to leave for Solomon on how to live his life in service to the Lord. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich examines that advice and how it applies just as much to us today. (1 Chronicles 28:8-10)
June 2, 2024 Morning Service. The book of Revelation is is one of the more challenging books of the Bible to study because of the mix of imagery and prophesy it contains. But one part that is clear is when the call comes for one who is truly worthy to step forward. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich reviews the events of the opening of the scroll to show us that only Jesus truly is worthy. (Revelation 5:1-14)
April 28, 2024 Morning Service. Has your church attendance become stale, burdensome or feels like it%u2019s done out of obligation? If so, it's a clear indication that something has changed in your relationship with the Lord and you can be sure that it's not that He has changed. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich points to the warning signs and causes that indicate a change in attitude towards our worship. (Malachi 1:1-14)
April 14, 2024 Morning Service. How we view Jesus and our response to Him and His commands is a very good indicator of what relationship with Him is like. And in our current culture of casual Christianity, the truth about where we stand may not be what He really wants from us. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich helps us understand what our relationship with Him should really look like. (Luke 9:18-21)
March 31, 2024 Morning Service. On this Sunday when we come together to celebrate arguably the most pivotal moment in the history or future of mankind, we look beyond the cross to an event that would happen three days later. One that%u2019s as important as the cross itself. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich explores what makes the resurrection of Jesus Christ such a critical part of our salvation. (Luke 24:1-8)
March 17, 2024 Morning Service. There are many people throughout the years that have heard the Gospel message. And a fundamental part of that is forgiveness that spares us from eternal punishment. And while that is important, there%u2019s a critical missing piece to that message. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich reminds us that true surrender makes Jesus both our Savior AND our Lord. (Galatians 2:20)
March 10, 2024 Morning Service. There seems to be an emphasis in churches and ministries today to reach out to our modern culture with a version of Jesus that they think people will be more receptive to. The problem is, there are some glaring truths that are being left out. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich shares the side of Jesus and Gospel that it seems is so often ignored. (Luke 19:1%u201310)
February 25, 2024 Morning Service. Compromise is such an integral part of so many relationships. Whether in business or personal, we'll all face the need for it. But when it comes the one we have with the Lord and our walk with Him, there is no place for it. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich uses the Scriptures to show us our vulnerability to doing so and its dramatic consequences. (1 Kings 9:3-7, 1 Kings 3:1, 1 Kings 11:1, 1 Kings 11:4)
February 18, 2024 Morning Service. In the final hours before the crucifixion of Jesus, the apostles were faced with one the most difficult tests of their faith yet. And clearly the most significant challenge faced we see as Peter. But what can we learn from his failure? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich reveals to us that the revelation of Peter%u2019s faith weakness has a lesson in it for us all. (Luke 22:31-34)
February 11, 2024 Morning Service. When people hear the name Jesus, it can mean a whole host of different things to them. The name evokes images of everything from a divisive figure to the promised Messiah. But who did He say He was? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich takes Peter's answer to a direct question to show us the most significant aspects of who He is and to maybe challenge our views. (Matthew 16:13-17)
February 4, 2024 Morning Service. Temptation is something that every single person experiences in life over and over again. Jesus Himself was not exempt from it during His life on earth either. But His response to it holds for us important bits of wisdom. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich takes Jesus%u2019 temptation from Satan himself and reveals to us what lessons there are in it. (Matthew 4:1-11)
January 21, 2024 Morning Service. A person's identity has become a topic of many conversations these days particularly with our society%u2019s moral decline. But the Bible has much to say about this topic and it's far more than just gender. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich helps us understand how our identity is determined from a biblical perspective and Jesus%u2019 part in all of it. (Genesis 1:26-31)
January 7, 2024 Morning Service. As we look at starting a new year, many people will see it as a chance for a fresh start. There's just something about the turning of the calendar that motivates change. But as believers, how should we approach this common practice? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich points to a Biblical approach to starting the new year in a way that%u2019s centered on our faith. (Isaiah 43:15-21)
December 24, 2023 Morning Service. The events surrounding the arrival of Jesus into this world are nothing short of astounding. When we think of His birth though, our thoughts often times are centered on the person of Jesus and if we are not careful, we can lose sight of the fact that His arrival was a sign of God's grace. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich describes for us the grace of God. (John 1:14-17)
December 17, 2023 Morning Service. In the descriptions or Jesus' arrival in our world as a baby, a name was used that describe the event. Immanuel which means God with us. And even as we wonder at this monumental event, there were several reasons for this outside of the primary one.In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich shows us the reasons that the world had, God with us. (Matthew 1:18-23)
December 10, 2023 Morning Service. Many people think of Christianity as a list of rules that you have to live by. In fact, even some Christians themselves feel at times as though God%u2019s law can be restrictive. But what we must understand is that as with anything, God has purpose in it. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich shows that God%u2019s boundaries are not only purposeful, but freeing and beautiful. (Genesis 2:15-17)
December 3, 2023 Morning Service. For most believers, there will be times in their life where it feels like they are facing the impossible. And by human standards many times it is. But those are the times where God expects us to simply trust in Him. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich explains how these are the times where God is most apparent and rightly so, most glorified. (John 11:20-40)
November 26, 2023 Morning Service. During this time of the year, many people spend this time coming together and giving thanks for friends, family and many other things in their life. But as believers, sometimes we overlook some of the less obvious things to be thankful for. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich reminds us that we are instructed to be thankful for ALL things in our lives. (Ephesians 5:17-20)
August 27, 2023 Morning Service. Frustration. We can experience this for any number of reasons at work, school, home, church or even in the Lord's work. And at times it can seem like it%u2019s overwhelming to the point we want to quit. So what should we do? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich examines the words of Jeremiah to give us some guidance on how we should respond when God's plan frustrates us. (Jeremiah 20:7-13)
August 6, 2023 Morning Service. Saul was a man who was well known for his persecution of Christians. But after his conversion on the road to Damascus, that same passion and drive carried over to Paul's sharing of the Gospel. But what exactly was it that motivated him? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich looks at Paul's words in his letter to the Romans to give us some insight to his thoughts. (Romans 1:13-18)
July 23, 2023 Morning Service. In today's world, sin has become something that few give a second thought about. But have you ever considered the wide reaching effects that it can have and the influence it can have on your continued obedience to God? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich uses a shocking story from King David%u2019s time to understand the expansive results that it can lead to. (2 Samuel 6:1-10)
June 25, 2023 Morning Service. In the Bible you can find stories about a number of different fathers. Some are stories that we can look to as examples to emulate, and some%u2026.well, not so much. But there is one father who is often overlooked in these stories. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich reminds us of a father who was one positive example even though he was actually a step father. (Matthew 1:18-25)
June 11, 2023 Morning Service. Jesus taught many lessons and gave a lot of guidance during His ministry. Sometimes that included correction for those who were either misunderstanding or in the case of the spiritual leaders of the day, outright rebellious and abusive. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich explains how the very things Jesus' chastised the leaders for, we can be guilty of as well. (Matthew 23:1-12)
June 4, 2023 Morning Service. There are so many people today who are going through life trying to find fulfillment but never really finding it. They seek it out in material things, relationships, activities and many other avenues. But how do we truly find it in this world? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich explains that the answer to that question lies in what only the Lord can provide. (Hebrews 10:19-25)
May 14, 2023 Morning Service. The concept of salvation from the penalty of our sins is one that has unfortunately been distorted even from the very beginning of its introduction. And when we consider the purpose and benefits, it can get even more so. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich takes a rebuke from John the Baptist to help us understand just what salvation is, and isn't. (Luke 3:3%u201314)
April 16, 2023 Morning Service. We live in a time where those who want a world that is governed using the guidance of the Word of God could easily become increasingly discouraged and lose hope in that possibility. But is this all we should base our hope in the future on? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich uses the words of Peter to demonstrate for us where we should be placing our hope. (1 Peter 1:3-9)
April 9, 2023 Morning Service. In a society that puts so much value on rank, position and power, it is difficult for many to grasp the concept of a God who would send His Son to be humiliated and die for us. But that's what makes God's love so amazing. In this week%u2019s sermon, Pastor John Friederich why God's love can be described as humble and why we stand in awe of Him for it. (Romans 8:37-39)
April 2, 2023 Morning Service. Periodically throughout the years, many nations have engaged in wars for different reasons. But what many often forget is that we as individuals are engaged in battle every day, in spiritual warfare. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich takes Paul's letter to Ephesus to help us understand the nature of the battle and how to be prepared. (Ephesians 6:10-18)
March 12, 2023 Morning Service. When a person becomes a believer, their behavior should be different from how they were before this life changing experience. But is it just because they are expected to be that way? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich explains why our behavior change isn%u2019t just following rules, but rather who%u2019s a part of who we are now. (1 Corinthians 6:12-20)
March 5, 2023 Morning Service. Everything that we do is driven by some form of motivation. It might be as primal as survival or protection but can also involve selfish motives like seeking praise and recognition. So what is it that should motivate us in Christian service? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich shows how John the Baptist answer to his followers answers the question for us to, it's all about Jesus. (John 3:22-36)
February 26, 2023 Morning Service. Christianity today in many places does not resemble what the Bible teaches. The sacrificial, selfless, consuming Christianity that it should be has been replaced with something that is convenient and comfortable. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich reminds us of the Jesus of the cross so that we keep Christianity what it was intended to be. (John 12:20-32)
February 19, 2023 Morning Service. We live in a society today where progressively, those who live lives based on biblical principles are being portrayed as troublemakers and threats. But in some cases, those who claim the faith are becoming a threat to themselves. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich looks to the book of Jude to warn us of two common errors we see in the church today. (Jude 3-11)
February 12, 2023 Morning Service. So many people spend their lives working towards the goal of retirement, a period where they can enjoy the fruits of their several decades of labors and enjoy themselves. But what we don't realize is that the best years to come are even beyond that. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich reminds us that for those who put their faith is Christ, the future couldn't be brighter. (Romans 8:23-30)
February 5, 2023 Morning Service. When a believer allows themselves to live with unconfessed sin, it is not uncommon to slide into a mentality where we begin to self-govern and self-guide rather than looking to the Lord for those things due to the relational issues it causes. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich points us to a hard lesson learned by Israel to teach us what pitfalls to avoid. (Genesis 11:1-9)
January 29, 2023 Morning Service. When a believer allows themselves to live with unconfessed sin, it is not uncommon to slide into a mentality where we begin to self-govern and self-guide rather than looking to the Lord for those things due to the relational issues it causes. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich points us to a hard lesson learned by Israel to teach us what pitfalls to avoid. (1 Samuel 4:1%u201311)
January 22, 2023 Morning Service. In today's political climate, it's easy to see how our country is headed in a direction where the religious freedoms we have enjoyed for so long may soon be facing significant challenges if not outright elimination. So what then should we do as believers? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich takes guidance from the apostle Paul to help us navigate these turbulent times. (Hebrews 12:1%u20132)
January 15, 2023 Morning Service. What does the term radical mean to you? If you were to truly examine the love of God and the impact the salvation he offers has on our lives, there are many ways to describe those influences, but they are nothing less than that very term. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich dives in to why both the actions and the outcome are truly beyond the norm. (Romans 5:6%u201311)
January 8, 2023 Morning Service. When Christians follow God's will and stand in obedience to His commands, there is an increasing risk in the world today of consequences that may potentially be unpleasant. So how should we as believers respond to this ever growing threat? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich show us how to stand firm in the face of persecution for our faith. (Daniel 3:12-20)
January 1, 2023 Morning Service. As we enter into the new year, many will take stock of their lives and see a chance for a fresh start or maybe as an opportunity to tidy certain aspects of it up a bit. But how often do we realize the need to do this for our spiritual lives as well? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich points out three different actions that will allow us to do just that. Let%u2019s join in as Pastor Friederich preaches a message entitled, Spring Cleaning from Philippians Chapter 4. (Philippians 4:6-7)
December 11, 2022 Morning Service. During Jesus' ministry He performed many miracles that benefitted a great number of people. But when the people's focus began to be only what He could do for them from a fleshly perspective, He quickly redirected them to their greatest spiritual need. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich summarizes what Jesus was trying to get them to understand. (John 6:60-71)
December 4, 2022 Morning Service. When believers find themselves in the midst of one of life's storms, it can be easy for the circumstances to cause us to respond in frustration, anger, fear or self-reliance. But God gives us anchors to secure us in these turbulent times. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich shows us the four anchors that Paul demonstrated while experiencing his own storm. (Acts 27:21-29)
November 27, 2022 Morning Service. The book of Revelation is one of the most challenging books of the Bible to study and understand. But it holds within its chapters a preview of some of the most incredible, fearful and hopeful events that are yet to come. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich dives in to one of those most significant and revealing events that lies in our future. (Revelation 5:1-14)
November 20, 2022 Morning Service. During this time of the year we gather together and take stock of the many blessings we have to be thankful for. But when we give thanks this holiday season, do we have the kind of abounding joy for God's blessings of the Psalmist? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich takes a look at the Psalmist's words to help us appreciates the goodness of God.. (Psalms 100)
November 13, 2022 Morning Service. When one goes through the salvation experience, it marks the beginning of a journey as a disciple of Jesus Christ. But while salvation occurs in a moment, the lifelong process being conformed to the image of Christ is only beginning. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich peels back the layers of what is required for this Spirit-driven transformation. (Matthew 28:18-20)
November 6, 2022 Morning Service. The practice of religion is something that can be traced all the way back to the days of Cain and Abel's era. But for as long as people have been doing it, there are times when it becomes something very unpleasing to God. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich unpacks a message of warning from Micah to the Israelites to show us what to avoid. (Micah 6:1-16)
October 30, 2022 Morning Service. During the time of Ezekiel's ministry, Israel's rebellion had landed them in a place of captivity and desperation where they felt as a nation they were done and there was no hope. But God gave Ezekiel a message to let them know, they could live again. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich this message to show us how we can recover from similar times of separation from God. (Ezekiel 37:1-14)
October 23, 2022 Morning Service. It seems like every day we hear of tragic events occurring around our nation and the world where people unexpectedly lost their life. And when it happens, we sometimes find ourselves wondering why God would allow it to take place. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich uses Jesus' response to His followers to give us perspective on when this occurs. (Luke 13:1-9)
October 2, 2022 Morning Service. A persons status in the world's eyes often dictates how we react in their presence. Those of high rank or stature tend to garner a lot of respect. But what if you found yourself standing in the presence of the very God of creation Himself? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich expands on the scene Isaiah experienced of just that and what it means for us. (Isaiah 6:1-8)
October 2, 2022 Morning Service. A persons status in the world's eyes often dictates how we react in their presence. Those of high rank or stature tend to garner a lot of respect. But what if you found yourself standing in the presence of the very God of creation Himself? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich expands on the scene Isaiah experienced of just that and what it means for us. (Isaiah 6:1-8)
September 25, 2022 Morning Service. When you look in the mirror, what or who is it you see? Some would respond with something relating to their profession or maybe their passions. Some may relate it to life experiences. But as a Christian, what should we see? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich looks at Paul's expression of his new person to show us our identity should be in Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:16-18)
September 25, 2022 Morning Service. When you look in the mirror, what or who is it you see? Some would respond with something relating to their profession or maybe their passions. Some may relate it to life experiences. But as a Christian, what should we see? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich looks at Paul's expression of his new person to show us our identity should be in Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:16-18)
September 18, 2022 Morning Service. The revelation of God's character in the Bible gives us a picture of the many different attributes of a sovereign, almighty God. But while we tend to focus on His love and mercy, we cannot forget He is also a God of wrath. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich bring out teaching that is often neglected in the church today but is critical for our understanding. (Luke 16:19-31)
September 18, 2022 Morning Service. The revelation of God's character in the Bible gives us a picture of the many different attributes of a sovereign, almighty God. But while we tend to focus on His love and mercy, we cannot forget He is also a God of wrath. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich bring out teaching that is often neglected in the church today but is critical for our understanding. (Luke 16:19-31)
September 11, 2022 Morning Service. Life at times can send us storms that have us grasping for stability and looking for a way to escape. But what we need to realize is that in those times God wants us to look to Him instead of ourselves. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich dives into King Jehoshaphat's response to overwhelming odds in order to show us how to respond in these challenging times. (2 Chronicles 20:1-22, 14-19)
September 11, 2022 Morning Service. Life at times can send us storms that have us grasping for stability and looking for a way to escape. But what we need to realize is that in those times God wants us to look to Him instead of ourselves. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich dives into King Jehoshaphat's response to overwhelming odds in order to show us how to respond in these challenging times. (2 Chronicles 20:1-22, 14-19)
August 28, 2022 Morning Service. As we go through life there will be times when difficulties mount and we may feel like we are caught in a relentless storm of challenges. And when we go through those times, it can be tough to keep from getting frustrated and responding negatively. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich takes Jesus'' example of how to respond and teaches us how to make the best of it. (Matthew 26:36-46)
August 21, 2022 Morning Service. In relationships everywhere, compromise is seen as something good and even necessary in order to maintain a healthy balance. But one place where it isn%u2019t a good thing is when it comes to our relationship with the Lord. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich shows us the dangers of compromise with respect to our spiritual walk and why they're destructive.
August 7, 2022 Morning Service. The sacrifice that Jesus made of Himself on the cross of Calvary is incredible, awe-inspiring and ultimately life-changing. But were you aware of all the other sacrifices He made in order that those events could take place? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich goes though seven different other ways Jesus sacrificed for our benefit. (Philippians 2:6-8)
July 31, 2022 Morning Service. When we make a profession of faith, we are not only accepting Jesus as our Savior but we are acknowledging Him as Lord of our lives. But there are some professing Christians who may not fully understand that the two come hand in hand. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich helps us examine ourselves to see if we have truly acknowledged Jesus as Savior but also as Lord. (Galatians 2:20)
July 24, 2022 Morning Service. God communicated a number of ways to His people in the Bible. Sometimes directly, sometimes through the mouth of a prophet and then sometimes through object lessons. And often times these lessons were the result of a lack of listening on His people's part. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich dives into the meaning of one of God%u2019s lessons to both Israel and subsequently to us. (Jeremiah 13:1-11)
July 17, 2022 Morning Service. While Jesus hung from the cross during His crucifixion, he made several statements. And while all were significant and meaningful in their own right, arguably the most powerful and rich in meaning is when He cried out just before His death, %u2018It is finished'. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich peels back the layers of what this statement means to us as it echoes through eternity. (John 19:28-3')
July 10, 2022 Morning Service. A key component to the spread of the Gospel relies on those who hear the call of God to leave the comforts of their homeland to travel to other nations and work to establish solid New Testament churches that others might hear the truth of God%u2019s Word. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich steps away from the pulpit to allow us to hear an encouraging message from Romanian missionary Jonathan Morgan who is back in the United States on furlough with his family.
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July 3, 2022 Morning Service. Freedom. It's one of the things that has been a focus in this country from its very inception. And through the years, many brave men and women have fought to preserve it. But what does it mean when we talk about freedom from a spiritual perspective? In this week%u2019s sermon, Pastor John Friederich explores and celebrates what it means to be free through Jesus Christ. (John 8:31-36)
June 26, 2022 Morning Service. One of the glorious truths that we come to realize when we become a believer is that God has a plan for our lives and our service. But while He may have it all figured out, it's up to us to seek out what His will for us is, and then ultimately to submit to it. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich explores the foundations for what it takes to be receptive to God's will in our lives. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
June 19, 2022 Morning Service. When a father looks back on his life, he often looks to impart certain aspects of the wisdom he has accumulated over the years with those he loves. David was in this very position when he addressed Solomon about building the temple. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich dives in to the sound advice and how we can apply it in our lives as well. (1 Chronicles 28:8-10)
June 12, 2022 Morning Service. As a believer today, our efforts to tell others about Christ and to fight for biblical positions on today's hot button topics not only fall on deaf ears but sometimes meets stiff resistance. It can be enough at times to wonder why we keep trying. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich discusses what can cause this frustration and how to respond to it. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-13)
June 5, 2022 Morning Service. As the early Christian churches began to grow, it didn%u2019t take long for old habits and viewpoints to start rearing up once again. But Paul was able to recognize these issues and made a it a point to try to get those who were guilty to correct it. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich uses Paul%u2019s words to help us recognize the very same things in our lives and what to do about it. (Galatians 2:1-21)
May 29, 2022 Morning Service. What does being a disciple mean to you? While there are seems to be misconceptions and distortions of what it means when it comes to being Jesus' disciples, the Lord made it pretty clear what His expectations are as well as what we should expect.In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich uses an encounter between Jesus and three men to help us understand this through His eyes. (Luke 9:57-62)
May 22, 2022 Morning Service. When Jesus described what it meant to be a disciple of His, there were three specific things He said to do: we are to deny self, to take up our cross, and then to follow Him. But what exactly does it mean to be a follower of Jesus Christ? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich takes a deeper dive into what it truly means to follow Christ and to live for Him. (Mark 8:31-38)
May 15, 2022 Morning Service. The Gospel message is something that all believers are tasked with sharing. The importance of God's Word cannot be overstated for it carries within itself the very words of life and death and we cannot be negligent when it comes to sharing it.In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich looks at Ezekiel's tasking as a watchman over Israel spiritual condition and what it means for us. (Ezekiel 3:16-21)
May 8, 2022 Morning Service. Mothers. They play such an important role in our lives and hold a special place in our hearts. And while the world has tried to change what this critical family role looks like and it's significance, God%u2019s design will always be the best. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich digs into a passage in Proverbs to see how the Bible describes what a godly mother looks like. (Proverbs 31:10-31)
May 1, 2022 Morning Service. The idea of receiving something in exchange for a successful effort is ingrained into all of us. Grades for schoolwork, wages for work, awards for superior performance. It's in large part why we struggle to understand the concept of God's grace. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich explores the highlights of what the grace of God means and what makes it so amazing. (Matthew 20:1-15)
April 24, 2022 Morning Service. In Biblical times, a trip to the well was a common thing to do in order to obtain water for their everyday needs. But when the Samaritan woman in the Bible left for the well that day, she had no way of knowing she'd leave with so much more. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich peels back the layers of Jesus%u2019 actions that day and what it means for us. (John 4:1-26)
April 17, 2022 Morning Service. Easter is a time when we focus on what is arguably the most pivotal of events in all of human history. But we cannot just focus on the events of Calvary. We must include what happened at the tomb three days later.In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich speaks to how critical the resurrection is to God's plan of redemption for mankind and what it tells us. (Luke 24:1-7)
April 10, 2022 Morning Service. What does your name mean to you? For most people, their name is merely a means of identifying themselves. But when Moses asked God what he should tell the Israelites His name was, He responded with much more that just a name. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich unpacks some of the meaning behind God's response and the rich significance behind it. (Exodus 3:13-14)
April 3, 2022 Morning Service. When we think about the feeding of the five thousand in the Bible, we are usually focused on the incredible miracle that Jesus performed. But what can often get lost in this amazing story is the lessons that Jesus was trying to communicate. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich peels back the layers of this miracle to show us what we need to take away from it as well. (John 6:1-14)
March 27, 2022 Morning Service. When Paul entered into Athens on his second missionary journey, amongst all the idols and altars he encountered one was dedicated to 'The Unknown God'. Ironically, apparently the Romans knew their named gods weren't enough.In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich uses Paul's encounter and introduces us to the one true God, one that may be unknown to you as well. (Acts 17:16-31)
March 20, 2022 Morning Service. All across the world, there are believers who must meet in secret due to the persecution they face as Christians. And while we don%u2019t yet face such resistance in our nation today, we must be prepared for the day when it begins here as well. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich uses the apostles' response to a similar situation to tell us how we must be prepared and respond. (Acts 4:23-31)
March 13, 2022 Morning Service. The effects of hidden sin on a believer's life can be devastating and long lasting. And when we think that sin can go on without consequence we are not only being naive, but we are ignoring the existence of a righteous, omniscient God. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich discusses some of the things that we can expect as a result of living with hidden sin as a believer. (Joshua 7:19-25)
February 27, 2022 Morning Service. As our culture shifts to more liberal ideas of morality, the misalignment between the Bible and the world can begin to transform how an individual defines their faith. But sometimes the world's influence on faith is not so obvious. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich talks about some of the more subtle ways that this world can change how we feel about certain things. (Hebrews 11:1-3, 13-16)
February 20, 2022 Morning Service. Trying to understand the person of God requires us to explore the characteristics that are fundamental to His character. And as we do so, what becomes very clear to us is both the purpose and the necessity for our salvation. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Fiederich discusses the nature of God as revealed to us in His Word and the eternal implications they have. (Isaiah 6:1-7)
February 13, 2022 Morning Service. As we continue to examine the story of the Prodigal Son, we now turn our attention to two common aspects of the story, what brought the rebellious son to the point of returning to his father and how the father responds at the return. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich explores the motivation for repentance and the glorious example of forgiveness from the father. (Luke 15:17-24)
February 6, 2022 Morning Service. When we talk about the story of the Prodigal Son we generally focus on the phase where he recognizes his poor choice and returns to the father. But to focus exclusively on that would be to miss out on a valuable lesson in obedience. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich digs into what sets the stage for the rebellion and departure of the prodigal son. (Luke 15:11-24)
January 30, 2022 Morning Service. Jesus is an individual that people view in a number of different ways. A prophet. A good teacher. A good example of how to live. And while those things are true, they are not nearly complete explanations of who He really is. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich shows us how Peter's answer is the most important revelation of His person of them all. (Matthew 16:13-17)
January 16, 2022 Morning Service. Sometimes in life we may find ourselves facing circumstances that invoke within us a sense of dread or apprehension. The question is, when those times come around, what do we do to cope with those feelings and its impending outcome? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich takes us deep into Jesus confronting His feelings regarding the price He would pay for you and me. (Matthew 26:36-46)
January 9, 2022 Morning Service. The parable of the wheat and the tares is a Kingdom parable that teaches us the importance of genuine professions of faith. And in communicating this lesson for those that day, Jesus was also teaching some fundamental truths about what's to come. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich shows us what those key truths are and why everyone needs to know them. (Matthew 13:24-30)
January 2, 2022 Morning Service. This weekend we closed the book on one year and began our journey in another. And with the new year, many will purpose to make improvements in some area of their life. But most will not succeed. The question is, why? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich uses a passage in Matthew to teach us that real change in our lives only comes through Jesus Christ. (Matthew 12:43-45)
December 26, 2021 Morning Service. When a believer seeks to live his or her life in obedience to God's will for them, sooner or later God will lead them to do something outside of their comfort zone. And when that time comes, how we respond is an important expression of our faith.In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich takes a look at Barak's call into battle to give us some insight of what we should and shouldn%u2019t do. (Judges 4:1-24)
December 19, 2021 Morning Service. The story of Christmas has been told for many years. But what's often lost in the mention of mangers and wise men is powerful significance of what it meant for Jesus to be born in a human body and to live amongst His creation. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich explores the impact of one major aspect of this event, more specifically what God's grace means to the world. (John 1:14-17)
December 5, 2021 Morning Service. In the past couple of weeks, we've seen several senseless acts of violence that resulted in multiple innocent lives being lost. In times like these many people begin to ask the same question, Where was God when these things happened? In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich looks at Jesus' response regarding tragedies of His day to provide us some insight. (Luke 13:1-9)
November 28, 2021 Morning Service. As people across the nation gathered together this past week, many took time to recognize the reasons they have to give thanks. But while we often give thanks for friends, family and the like, our passage shows us there%u2019s much, much more. In this week%u2019s sermon, Pastor John Friederich explores the reasons behind the joy and celebratory tone of the Psalmist and what it means for us. (Psalms 100)
November 21, 2021 Morning Service. In the book of Revelation we gain some unique insight into how God perceived certain churches both in the days of the New Testament and consequently in our current day as well. And in some cases it's an eye opening narrative.n this week%u2019s sermon, Pastor John Friederich concludes a series of messages that walks us through each of these letters. (Revelation 3:14-22)
November 7, 2021 Morning Service. In the book of Revelation we gain some unique insight into how God perceived certain churches both in the days of the New Testament and consequently in our current day as well. And in some cases it's an eye opening narrative. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich continues a series of messages that walks us through each of these letters. (Revelation 3:7-13)
October 31, 2021 Morning Service. In the book of Revelation we gain some unique insight into how God perceived certain churches both in the days of the New Testament and consequently in our current day as well. And in some cases it%u2019s an eye opening narrative.In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich continues a series of messages that walks us through each of these letters. (Revelation 3:1-6)
October 24, 2021 Morning Service. In the book of Revelation we gain some unique insight into how God perceived certain churches both in the days of the New Testament and consequently in our current day as well. And in some cases it's an eye opening narrative. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich continues a series of messages that walks us through each of these letters. (Revelation 2:18-29)
October 17, 2021 Morning Service. In the book of Revelation we gain some unique insight into how God perceived certain churches both in the days of the New Testament and consequently in our current day as well. And in some cases it's an eye opening narrative. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich continues a series of messages that walks us through each of these letters.
October 10, 2021 Morning Service. In the book of Revelation we gain some unique insight into how God perceived certain churches both in the days of the New Testament and consequently in our current day as well. And in some cases it%u2019s an eye opening narrative. In this week's sermon, Pastor John Friederich continues a series of messages that walks us through each of these letters. (Revelation 2:8-11)