Where do you run when fear presses in—when the dangers are real, the future feels uncertain, and your heart longs for safety? In “Psalm 91: In the Shelter of the Almighty God,” Pastor David Menard walks us through one of Scripture’s most powerful portraits of divine protection, revealing how God meets His people not with the promise of a trouble-free life, but with His faithful presence in the midst of it. Rooted in Psalm 91, this message unpacks what it truly means to dwell in the “secret place of the Most High”—a life marked by intimacy with God, trust in His character, and confidence in His care. Through vivid biblical imagery and pastoral insight, we are reminded that God is our refuge, fortress, and safe place, guarding us from both personal snares and the dangers that overwhelm the world around us.

This message invites you to listen and lean in—to examine where you seek security and whether you are truly abiding under God’s protective shadow. Psalm 91 challenges us to move beyond surface-level faith into a deep, daily walk with the Lord that reshapes how we face fear, temptation, and uncertainty. As Pastor David shows, the greatest promise of this psalm is not the absence of threats, but the removal of fear and the assurance of God’s nearness. If you’re longing for peace, spiritual strength, and a renewed sense of trust in God’s protection, this teaching will stir your heart and call you to dwell fully in the shelter of the Almighty.

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The Mission Church / Sunday 1–18-2026 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard   

Psalm 91 NKJV

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This message invites you to stop drifting through another year and instead listen with intention, asking what God wants to accomplish in and through your life right now. It challenges you to consider whether the “Ark” has been lost in your home, your prayer life, or your priorities—and calls you to bring God back to the center. With urgency and hope, Pastor David encourages listeners to exchange shallow, temporary goals for a clear, God-centered vision that leads to growth, purpose, and lasting impact. If you’re longing for direction, depth, and a faith that truly shapes how you live, this message will stir your heart to seek the one thing that matters most and to live this year with vision.

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The Mission Church / Sunday 1–11-2026 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard   

Psalm 132 NKJV

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What would your life look like if God truly exchanged your brokenness for freedom, your shame for joy, and your heaviness for praise? In Isaiah 61: The Servant Songs, Part 5, Pastor JC Cooper walks us through one of the most hope-filled prophecies in Scripture, revealing Jesus as the Servant Messiah who saves and elevates His people. Centered on Isaiah 61, this message unpacks the “good news” Christ proclaims—healing the brokenhearted, freeing those captive to sin, clothing sinners in righteousness, and restoring what has been ruined. Pastor JC connects this ancient prophecy to Jesus’ own words and ministry, showing how the gospel is only truly good news when we understand both our deep need for rescue and the grace God freely gives.

This message invites you to listen and personally wrestle with the question: have you truly received the freedom Jesus offers, or are you still carrying what He came to remove? As Pastor JC explains, Isaiah 61 is not just about future hope—it confronts our present hearts, calling us to mourn over sin, reject self-righteous pride, and trust fully in Christ’s finished work. You’ll be challenged, encouraged, and reminded that Jesus doesn’t merely forgive—He transforms, restores, and elevates. Listen in and discover why this chapter is such powerful good news for broken people who long for real freedom and lasting joy.

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The Mission Church / Sunday 1–04-2026 9:45 Service by Pastor JC Cooper  

Isaiah 61 NKJV

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What does it really mean to say that Jesus “died for our sins”—and how should that truth reshape the way we live every day? In The Servant Songs (Part 4), Pastor JC Cooper walks us through Isaiah 52:13–53, often called “the gospel of the Old Testament,” revealing the breathtaking portrait of the Servant Messiah who willingly bore the sins, sorrows, and suffering of His people. This message unpacks how Isaiah, writing 700 years before Jesus, foretold Christ’s rejection, humiliation, substitutionary sacrifice, and ultimate victory, showing us a Savior who was despised by men yet exalted by God, silent before His accusers yet powerful to redeem. Through this passage, we see Jesus as the sin-bearing Servant who took our transgressions and iniquities upon Himself so that we could be forgiven, justified, and made righteous before God.

This message invites you to listen closely and consider the personal weight of Christ’s sacrifice. Pastor JC challenges us not to take the gospel for granted, but to let the reality of Jesus’ suffering and love transform our hearts, priorities, and daily obedience. Isaiah 53 confronts us with both the bad news of our sin and the good news of our redemption, calling us to marvel at the depth of Christ’s love and to respond with lives laid down in humble service. As you listen, you’ll be encouraged to reflect on what it means that Jesus “saw the labor of His soul and was satisfied”—and to ask whether your life reflects gratitude for such a costly grace. Don’t miss this powerful reminder of who Jesus is, what He has done for you, and why that truth changes everything.

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The Mission Church / Sunday 12–28-2025 9:45 Service by Pastor JC Cooper  

Isaiah 52 & 53 NKJV

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Have you ever wondered how God meets us in our weariness—and what it looks like to trust Him when obedience leads through suffering rather than around it? In The Servant Songs, Part 3, Pastor David Menard walks us through Isaiah 50, revealing the portrait of God’s Servant who listens, obeys, and remains steadfast even in the face of pain. This powerful passage shows Jesus speaking centuries before the cross, describing His willing obedience, His compassion for the weary, and His unshakable confidence in the Father. Isaiah 50 reminds us that Jesus did not suffer by accident—He chose the path of obedience to bring hope, comfort, and salvation to a broken world.

This message invites you to listen closely and personally—to hear the voice of the Servant who knows your pain and still calls you to trust Him. Pastor David shows how Isaiah 50 challenges us to stop listening to voices of condemnation and instead lean fully on the God who justifies, strengthens, and sustains. Whether you feel worn down, discouraged, or uncertain about following God through difficulty, this teaching offers deep encouragement and clarity. Discover why Jesus set His face “like flint,” what that means for your faith today, and how trusting Him brings light in seasons of darkness. This is a message that will stir your heart, deepen your confidence in Christ, and leave you wanting to see obedience—and suffering—through a whole new lens.

The Mission Church 

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The Mission Church / Wednesday 12–24-2025 3:00 Service by Pastor David Menard  

Isaiah 50 NKJV

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What do you do when obedience feels fruitless and God’s plan seems to be failing—could it be that He is working something far bigger than you can see? In “The Servant Songs, Part 2”, Pastor David Menard walks through Isaiah 49, revealing the stunning truth that the Servant’s apparent failure is actually the unfolding of God’s global plan of salvation. Speaking in the first person, the Messiah describes His calling, His rejection by Israel, and His unwavering trust in God’s justice and purpose. This passage shows how Jesus—chosen from the womb, rejected by His own people, yet faithful in obedience—becomes the light to the Gentiles and the Savior of the nations, proving that God’s redemptive plan has always been bigger than one people and one moment in history.

This message invites you to listen and discover how Isaiah 49 speaks directly into seasons of disappointment, rejection, and waiting. Pastor David challenges us to see that obedience is never wasted, even when it looks unsuccessful, and that God is always accomplishing more than we realize. You’ll be encouraged to trust God’s faithfulness, rest in His justice, and embrace the truth that human rejection can never nullify divine purpose. If you’ve ever wondered whether your faithfulness matters or where God is at work when things don’t turn out as expected, this message will stir your heart, strengthen your confidence in Christ, and awaken a deeper trust in God’s grand plan of salvation.

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The Mission Church / Sunday 12–21-2025 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard  

Isaiah 49 NKJV

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What does it look like to truly trust God’s way of bringing change—especially when His way is quiet, patient, and unexpected? In “Isaiah 42 – The Servant Songs, Part 1,” Pastor David Menard opens the first of Isaiah’s Servant Songs by drawing our attention to God’s chosen Servant, the One who brings justice not through force or volume, but through faithfulness, compassion, and obedience. Teaching from Isaiah 42, Pastor David unpacks how God introduces His Servant as the delight of His heart—empowered by His Spirit, gentle with the weak, steadfast in truth, and committed to establishing justice and light for the nations. The message reveals God’s redemptive plan and the surprising nature of His kingdom, where humility and obedience accomplish what human strength never can.

This message invites you to listen and reflect on how God’s Servant challenges our expectations and reshapes our understanding of strength, leadership, and faithfulness. As Pastor David connects Isaiah’s prophecy to our lives today, you’ll be encouraged to trust God’s work even when it seems slow or unseen, and to align your heart with His purposes. The passage calls us to grow in confidence that God keeps His promises and to respond personally to the Servant who brings hope, healing, and justice. Don’t miss this opportunity to be reminded of who God is sending—and why it matters right now.

The Mission Church 

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The Mission Church / Sunday 12–14-2025 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard  

Isaiah 42 NKJV

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Have you ever wondered why real, lasting heart-change feels so difficult—and why Scripture insists that abiding in God’s Word is the key to true transformation? In The Life-Changing Power of Abiding in God’s Word, Pastor David Menard takes us deep into Psalm 119 to show how God uses His Word to shape, cleanse, and strengthen us from the inside out. Drawing from the rich backdrop of the psalmist’s life, Pastor David highlights the beauty of wholehearted obedience, the necessity of treasuring Scripture, and the strength God gives His people to walk faithfully in a hostile world. Through vivid examples and heartfelt teaching, he reveals how Psalm 119 presents a man whose entire life—struggles, hopes, failures, and victories—is anchored in the transforming power of God’s Word.

This message invites you not only to listen, but to let the truth of Psalm 119 press deeply into your life. As Pastor David unpacks the themes of purity, honesty before God, spiritual discernment, and persevering faith, you’ll be challenged to evaluate your own walk and encouraged to experience the blessing that comes from aligning your heart with Scripture. If you long for deeper intimacy with God, greater clarity in a confusing world, and genuine spiritual growth, this teaching will stir your heart and awaken your hunger for God’s Word. Discover why abiding in Scripture isn’t just helpful—it’s essential, urgent, and life-changing.

The Mission Church 

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The Mission Church / Sunday 12–07-2025 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard  

Psalm 119 NKJV

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Have you ever wondered how differently you would face your day if you truly believed—deep down—that God is for you? In The Day the Lord Has Made, Pastor David Menard walks us through Psalm 118, revealing not just a familiar phrase but a profound prophecy pointing to Jesus and the cross. This psalm celebrates God’s unchanging mercy, His steadfast love, and His relentless faithfulness—from Israel’s deliverance at Passover to our redemption in Christ. Pastor David beautifully traces how this ancient song, sung for generations, ultimately finds its fulfillment in Jesus, the rejected cornerstone who became our salvation. With rich insights into God’s goodness and a clear call to gratitude and trust, he shows how this passage invites us to see God’s heart toward us—merciful, patient, powerful, and deeply personal.

This is a message you’ll want to listen to with an open Bible and an open heart. As Pastor David unpacks Psalm 118, you’ll be invited to step into its promises for your own life—to trade fear for boldness, entitlement for gratitude, and self-reliance for trust in the God who fights for you, leads you, and never gives up on you. Let the truth of this psalm challenge and encourage you. Rediscover the day God made—the day of Jesus’ sacrifice—and let its reality shape how you walk through every day that follows. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this powerful teaching that will deepen your confidence in God and stir a fresh sense of awe for His mercy that truly endures forever.

The Mission Church 

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The Mission Church / Sunday 11–30-2025 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard  

Psalm 118 NKJV

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Have you ever reached a point where your own choices left you feeling empty, exposed, and desperately in need of restoration? In God Restores the Broken, Pastor David Menard unpacks Psalm 51 through the raw, honest story behind it—David’s catastrophic fall in 2 Samuel 11–12. With gripping clarity, he walks through David’s temptation, the ignored warning signs, the downward spiral of sin, and the crushing inner collapse that followed. But the heart of the message shines through David’s confession in Psalm 51: a man utterly broken, falling on the mercy, lovingkindness, and tender compassion of God—who stands ready not only to forgive but to restore.

This message invites you not merely to listen, but to enter the story—to see your own need for grace and the God who runs toward the repentant. Pastor David shows how Psalm 51 confronts us, comforts us, and leads us back to joy: exposing our sin, calling us into truth, and reminding us that God alone can wash, renew, and recreate what we cannot fix. If you’ve been carrying guilt, pretending everything is fine, or longing to regain the closeness with God you once knew, this message will stir your heart. Don’t wait—let the urgency and beauty of David’s prayer draw you into the same restoration God still offers today.

The Mission Church 

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The Mission Church / Sunday 11–23-2025 9:45 Service by Pastor David Menard  

Psalm 51 NKJV

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