COD York Sermons

As we wrap up our series, The Spirit Filled Church, Pastor Bob explores how to finish well in our spiritual journey, drawing from Acts 20 and the Apostle Paul's emotional farewell to the Ephesians, emphasizing the importance of holding to the Gospel, remaining faithful through life's challenges, protecting the truth, and living generously for a lasting legacy.

In this week's message from, "The Spirit Filled Church," Head of School at Christian School of York, Jeremy Drake, reflects on the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, recounting personal experiences of faith and the significance of baptism in the name of Jesus, while emphasizing the church's call to live in victory and empowerment through the Spirit.

As we continue in our series, “The Spirit Filled Church,” Pastor Bob explores "Trouble in the Church" from Acts 15, discussing how the early church navigated conflict and change through face-to-face conversations, listening, and focusing on the core message of the Gospel, ultimately fostering unity and joy amidst disagreements.

As we continue our series, "The Spirit Filled Church," Pastor Bob explores Acts 10, where Peter learns that God's acceptance knows no bounds, emphasizing that the Church should be a welcoming place for all. The discussion centers on overcoming prejudices and embracing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as we answer God's call to reach out to everyone, regardless of their background.

As we continue in our series "The Spirit Filled Church," Pastor Brett explore Acts 4:1-21, where Peter and John demonstrate boldness in the face of opposition, fueled by the Spirit and anchored in truth, highlighting that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things through God's presence. We reflect on the importance of speaking about the goodness of Jesus and the courage it takes to share our faith, even when faced with challenges.

On this Lament Sunday, Pastor Bob reflects on the recent tragic events in our community, drawing inspiration from Isaiah 6:1-8 to lament, seek God's presence, and answer His call to bring hope and healing as we navigate the darkness around us.

In this first week of the series "The Spirit Filled Church," Pastor Bob explores Acts 2:1-13, discussing the powerful arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the transformative impact of His presence in the lives of believers, and the miraculous ability to communicate God’s message across diverse languages, emphasizing the ongoing importance of the Holy Spirit in the Church today.

In this Vision Sunday 2025 message, Pastor Bob reflects on the significance of engagement in faith, celebrating COD's 75th anniversary while encouraging the congregation to actively engage in worship, serving, community, giving, discipleship, and outreach to those far from God, ultimately emphasizing the transformative power of faith and community.

At our All Church Campus Picnic, Pastor Bob discusses Peter walking on water in Matthew 14:22-33 to illustrate that following Jesus requires stepping out in faith despite fear and uncertainty. The message applies this principle to COD's new Dallastown campus launch, encouraging congregation members to take risks and trust Jesus even when outcomes are unclear.

As we wrap up our series "Find Your People," WYC Youth Director, Darrick Martin explores the challenges of loving others within the church community as outlined in 1 John 4:7-21, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and healing from past hurts to foster genuine connections and embody God's love.