Pettisville Missionary Church

Are you your own 'warhorse'? Join us as we explore what it looks like to stop Googling our problems or seeking side-gigs for our anxieties, and instead return to the humble, transformative posture of prayer.

In a fast-paced world filled with instant gratification and next-day deliveries, it’s easy to treat God like an "errand boy" or expect instant answers to our prayers. But what happens when weeks turn into years, and the answer we hope for hasn't arrived? How do we break through the barrier of giving up?

In this week's message, Pastor Tom Swank (Denominational Prayer Coordinator for the Missionary Church) shares a deeply personal look into his own 14-year battle with prostate cancer to address the essential nature of persistent, relational prayer.

Drawing from Jesus' parables in Luke 11 (the persistent friend at midnight and Luke 18 (the persistent widow and the unjust judge, Pastor Tom unpacks why prayer is far more than an agenda or a list of requests—it is an invitation into a transformative, face-to-face relationship with Jesus.

In this sermon, Pastor Kent addresses the challenge of distraction in our prayer lives as part of a series on prayer. Drawing on the analogy of test pilots breaking the sound barrier, he emphasizes that while obstacles like disappointment, self-reliance, and distraction can hinder our connection with God, we can learn to press through them.

What do you do when God answers your most earnest prayers with silence or a definitive "no"? In this message, Pastor John continues the series Breaking the Prayer Barrier by addressing one of the hardest obstacles in our spiritual lives: disappointment in prayer.

Through personal stories and biblical examples, this episode reassures us that an unanswered prayer or a "no" is not a sign of weak faith, nor does it mean God has abandoned us. Instead, it is an invitation to rely more deeply on His grace and sovereignty.

Pastor Kent kicks off a series entitled "Breaking The Prayer Barrier" , addressing why so many believers struggle to maintain a vibrant, effective prayer life . Drawing a parallel to test pilot Chuck Yeager breaking the sound barrier in 1947, Pastor Kent explains that pushing through initial hesitation, fear, and discomfort in prayer leads to an overwhelming sense of peace and intimacy with God

Service 8/30/2026

Life is made up of hundreds of choices every day, from what to wear to life-altering decisions about careers and relationships. But in the conclusion to Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount, He presents the most critical choice of all: How will you respond to His words?

In this message, Pastor Kent unpacks the four black-and-white choices Jesus puts before all of humanity:

• The Narrow Road vs. The Wide Road: Why the popular path leads to destruction, while the harder, exclusive path with Christ leads to eternal life.

• Good Fruit vs. Bad Fruit: How to test spiritual leaders and teachings using biblical discernment.

• True vs. False Declarations of Faith: Why outward religious works mean nothing without an inward heart transformation surrendered to Jesus.

• Building on Rock vs. Sand: The difference between simply hearing God's word and actively putting it into practice when the storms of life arrive.

Every day presents a new opportunity to choose Jesus, build on a solid foundation, and align our hearts with His kingdom. The choice is yours will you hear His words and put them into practice?

In this message, Pastor John walks through the closing section of Jesus's famous Sermon on the Mount. Continuing our series on kingdom living, this message unpacks what it truly means to live in a Christlike, God-honoring community by examining some of the most famous and frequently misunderstood teachings of Jesus.

What are you carrying today that you were never meant to hold? In this Message, Pastor George explores Jesus’s message on worry from the Sermon on the Mount alongside Paul’s guidance in Philippians 4. Discover why worry isn't just a harmless habit, how it erodes our spiritual vitality, and the practical, scripture-grounded steps we can take to experience "the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding."

In this powerful message from Matthew 6, Jesse Schumacher dives into what Jesus truly teaches about money, possessions, and the human heart. Far from a financial planning lecture, Jesus' teaching cuts straight to the core of discipleship by asking a fundamental question: What are you really living for?