In this message from Pastor Dave of the Seed Christian Fellowship, the focus is on the significance of baptism as seen in Matthew 3:1–17, where John the Baptist calls for repentance and prepares the way for Jesus, who is baptized to fulfill all righteousness, resulting in the heavens opening, the Spirit descending like a dove, and God's voice declaring, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." Amid debates over modes—immersion, pouring, sprinkling, or even humorous anecdotes like fire-hose baptisms or Ollie's "conversion" from beef to fish—Pastor Dave emphasizes that the form is secondary; baptism is an outward sign of inward spiritual realities worked by the Holy Spirit: death to sin and resurrection to new life, cleansing and forgiveness of sins, regeneration and renewal, and adoption or engrafting as beloved sons and daughters into God's family. Drawing from personal stories, including a powerful Andean river baptism and a young man's spontaneous decision to be baptized, he urges listeners to remember who they are in Christ—forgiven, renewed, and loved by the Father—echoing the call to Simba in The Lion King: "Remember who you are. You are more than you have become," inviting all, whether baptized or not, to embrace this new beginning in the new year through faith in Jesus.

In this inspiring message from Jordan Laemmlen at The Seed Christian Fellowship, explore the powerful promise of Psalm 29:11: “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” Jordan unpacks how God’s unmatched power—thundering over creation like in Psalm 29—brings deep, unshakable peace, not through our own efforts but through surrender to Him. Drawing from UFC fighter Jalin Turner’s journey of emptiness, retirement at 29, and triumphant return filled with Christ-centered confidence, alongside biblical examples like David facing Goliath and Stephen’s peaceful martyrdom, he reminds us: true strength and peace flow from trusting Jesus, not self-reliance. This isn’t a TED Talk—it’s real life with eternal stakes. Seek Him first, surrender today, and experience the strength and peace only Christ provides.Filmed at The Seed Christian Fellowship. Subscribe for more! #Psalm2911 #StrengthAndPeace #SeekGodFirst #GodsStrength #PrinceOfPeace #ChristianSermon #FaithOverFear #SurrenderToJesus #JesusIsEnough #TheSeedCF

In this post-Christmas message from Pastor Dave of the Seed Christian Fellowship, Simeon and Anna exemplify faithful waiting for the Messiah amid centuries of silence: the righteous, Spirit-guided Simeon daily watched in the temple, trusting God's promise that he would see Israel's consolation before death, while the elderly widow Anna, undeterred by sorrow and lifelong devotion to prayer and fasting, refused bitterness and looked for Jerusalem's redemption—both recognizing the infant Jesus as the promised light to the nations and glory to Israel, bringing comfort to losses and rescue from sin's bondage; their stories challenge listeners entering a new year to handle grief by turning toward Christ rather than growing hard, to let inner hope outweigh surrounding hopelessness, to trust that God works while we wait, and to ask what kind of "music" we will make with whatever we have left, waking daily to seek His presence and sharing the good news of the Messiah who has come.

Feeling stuck? Be encouraged—God isn't done with you yet! 🙏 This powerful sermon from Fred Knifer walks through Acts 16: How the Holy Spirit led Paul to Philippi, meeting Lydia (seller of purple), casting out a demon, facing beatings & prison... yet praising God led to a miracle earthquake and the jailer's family saved! It all sets up Philippians 1:6: "He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it." A reminder that Christ-centered communities endure trials and thrive. Listen and be blessed! 🌟

Kick off 2026 with this heartfelt post-Christmas sermon from Jordan Laemmlen that urges us not to rush past the miracle of Jesus' birth. While New Year's resolutions often remain fantasy, the Christmas story is undeniable reality—God entered history, overcame darkness, and changed everything forever. Exploring the wise men, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and even Herod, this message reminds us that following Jesus involves real trials but leads to true hope, love, joy, and peace. Instead of self-focused goals, let's seek His righteousness first in 2026 through prayer, fasting, Scripture, and silence—because the greatest gift has already been given in Christ.

In this last Advent message, Pastor Dave returns to Isaiah 9:1–7 and Luke 2:8–20 to reflect on Jesus as the Prince of Peace. Spoken into a world of darkness, grief, fear, and unrest, God’s promise is clear: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.” That light is Christ.Through the announcement to the shepherds—outsiders and overlooked by society—we see that peace does not come through power, wealth, or circumstances, but through the presence of Jesus. From the manger to the cross to the resurrection, Christ offers a peace the world cannot give: a peace that heals, restores, and sends us out transformed.This message reminds us that peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of Christ. The Prince of Peace has come—and peace still enters wherever Jesus is welcomed.

The Final Week of Advent – Peace invites us to find Emmanuel—God with us—through the eyes of the overlooked shepherds. After journeying through Advent themes of hope (Zechariah), love (Joseph), and joy (Mary), we arrive at peace, revealed first not to kings or elites, but to humble, outcast shepherds. Their response to the angels’ message—“Do not be afraid”—challenges us to ask whether encountering Christ truly changes us.

Drawing from Isaiah 9 and Luke 2, Pastor Dave reminds us that God brings light into darkness, peace into chaos, and joy to the weary. True peace is found when we discover what fills us—and let go of what empties us. This Advent, we are invited to enter the Christmas story ourselves, to seek the Christ child with haste, and to allow Emmanuel to transform our hearts. The good news of great joy is still for all people. Christ is born. Peace is here. Will we be changed?

In this third week of Advent, Pastor Dave reflects on joy—the deep, lasting joy that flows from knowing Jesus as our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, and Everlasting Father. Building on the themes of hope and love, this message walks through Isaiah 9 and Luke 1–2 to show how true joy is rooted not in circumstances, but in God’s unchanging presence with us. Through the stories of Mary, Elizabeth, and the angel’s proclamation to the shepherds, we’re reminded that joy is a choice—even in uncertainty—and that God invites us to place Him at the center of our lives. Like a properly ordered nativity, when we put the Everlasting Father in His rightful place, our hearts are healed, our perspective is renewed, and the joy of the Lord becomes our strength.

In the third week of Advent, Pastor Dave focused on the theme of joy, drawing from Luke 1:39–45 and the joyful meeting of Mary and Elizabeth. He highlighted Mary’s eager, faithful response to God’s call and the joy that erupted when Jesus entered the room—even causing John the Baptist to leap in the womb. True joy, he explained, is not dependent on circumstances but is rooted in trusting God’s promises and presence. As Advent continues, we’re invited to practice joy daily—choosing faith over fear, obedience over hesitation, and allowing “the joy of the Lord” to be our strength as we prepare our hearts for Christ.

Pastor Dave’s sermon focused on the Advent theme of love, reminding us that God’s love appears throughout Scripture and is ultimately fulfilled in the birth of Jesus. He highlighted how Mary and Joseph responded to God with faith, courage, and obedience, even when circumstances were confusing or frightening. Through passages from Isaiah, Luke, and Matthew, Pastor Dave emphasized that God is with us, that His promises bring hope and strength, and that nothing is impossible with Him. Advent invites us to slow down, prepare our hearts, trust God’s plan, and receive the love He offers through Immanuel—God with us.