For our Good Friday service, Pastor Schroeder and Vicar Behm offered short devotions centered on each of Jesus' Seven Words from the Cross. Reflecting on these powerful words helps reveal to us the depth of Jesus’ love as he suffers in our place. Through these words, spoken amidst his agony, we uncover the profound sacrifice and unwavering compassion of Christ, who bore our sins to secure our salvation.

Pastor Schroeder and Vicar Behm’s devotions preached at Faith on Good Friday, April 18, 2025.

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How does living with the end goal in view redefine the Christian's understanding of success?

Pastor Doug Van Sice’s sermon preached at Faith on April 6, 2025.

In this sermon, we explore the timeless Parable of the Two Sons from Luke 15, a story that reveals the relentless, seeking love of our Heavenly Father for all his children. This love is certain whether the children have wandered far in reckless pursuit of freedom or remained close yet lost in self-righteousness. Through the younger son’s descent into the pig sty and the older son’s resentment in the fields, we uncover how God runs to meet us wherever we are, offering forgiveness, restoration, and a place in His celebration.

Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on March 30, 2025.

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Do you view repentance as a gift or a burden? In this sermon, we explore the liberating truth that repentance is another way that God shows us his grace. The unsettling story of Pilate mixing Galilean blood with temple sacrifices sets the stage for Jesus’ words in Luke 13, shifting our focus from others’ sins to our own need for repentance. Meanwhile, the parable of a barren fig tree, spared by a patient gardener, showcases God’s enduring mercy. Together, these narratives unveil repentance as a gift that allows us to rest in Jesus’ love.

Vicar Behm’s sermon preached at Faith on March 23, 2025.

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Citizenship matters. Paul wrote to Christians in Philippi who understood the benefits of being Roman citizens, and he reminded them that Christians are citizens of heaven. In this reading, he encourages all of us to live up the calling we have received, and to let our heavenly citizenship define our daily walk and our eternal hopes.

Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on March 16, 2025.

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“The battle is the Lord’s.” That short statement is both incredibly comforting and shockingly frustrating. We love to hear those words and to be reminded that God is ultimately in control. On the other hand, we want to stand up and fight for ourselves. We want to show off our self-sufficiency. But what if we couldn’t fight the battle that needed to be won? Join us for this sermon as we unpack the epic story of David vs. Goliath, showing how David points us to our greater Champion who always fights for us, Jesus.

Vicar Behm’s sermon preached at Faith on March 9, 2025.

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Picture the disciples, their hearts soaring with dreams of a victorious Savior, only to hear Jesus predict a path of suffering and death—a collision of hope and hard truth that mirrors our own letdowns in life’s big moments. This sermon delves into their surreal glimpse of Jesus radiant on a mountain, joined by ancient voices of law and prophecy, as they grapple with a future they didn’t expect. It’s a meditation on the sting of shattered assumptions—be it in relationships, wellness, or divine plans—and the quiet question of whether something greater might linger beneath the surface. Step into this exploration of faith tested and resilience born.

Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on March 2, 2025.

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In this sermon, we reflect on the profound theme of mercy, inspired by Jesus’ command to love beyond what feels natural or easy. Rooted in his boundless love and sacrifice, we explore how Christ empowers us to share moments of mercy with others, even in a world prone to conflict. We’ll ponder: Strengthened by Jesus’ love, what moment of mercy might we offer today?

Vicar Behm’s sermon preached at Faith on February 23, 2025.

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How do you reconcile faith in God with the presence of so much evil and brokenness in the world? Some people look at the suffering around them and conclude: If God is good, he must not be in control; and if he’s in control, he’s certainly not good. But what about for believers like us? How does suffering and brokenness inform our understanding of God?

Pastor Schroeder’s sermon preached at Faith on February 16, 2025.

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In a world that craves comfort, success, and easy answers, are we giving people what they want or what they truly need? In this sermon, we dive into Jesus’ mission on earth, not just as a miracle worker, but as the Savior who came to rescue a broken world. His agenda wasn’t about popularity or earthly success; it was about proclaiming the Gospel. As the Church, that’s our mission, too. Join us as we explore how sharing the truth of Jesus, even when it’s not what the world wants, is exactly what the world needs.

Vicar Behm’s sermon preached at Faith on February 2, 2025.

Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz