Sermons by Series

Upcoming messages:

• Baptism Service & “Nourished at the Lord’s Table” (April 21, 2024) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

The Gospel of Mark: Who Do You Say That I Am?

• Mark 16:14-20 - “The Great Commission” (April 7, 2024) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 16:1-13 - “Resurrection Power” (March 31, 2024) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 15:33-47 - “Indisputable Evidence” (March 24, 2024) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 15:6-32 - “The Brutal, Precious Irony of the Cross” (March 17, 2024) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 14:53-15:5 - “Hindering Spiritual Maladies” (March 10, 2024) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 14:32-52 - “When God’s Sovereignty Brings Suffering” (March 3, 2024) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 14:12-31 - “God Will ‘See to It’” (February 25, 2024) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 14:1-11 - “Sinister Scheming, Shameless Love, & Bitter Betrayal” (February 18, 2024) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 13:24-37 - “Jesus Is Coming, So Stay Awake!” (February 11, 2024) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 13:1-23 - “Spiritual Vigilance in Uncertain Times” (February 4, 2024) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 12:35-44 - “An Undivided Heart Toward God” (January 28, 2024) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 12:13-34 - “Answers that Ask the Bigger Questions” (January 21, 2024) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 11:27-12:12 - “The Ultimate Rejection” (January 7, 2024) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 11:12-25 - “Being Fruitful and Faithful in 2024” (December 31, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 10:46-11:11 - “Seeing Jesus for Who He Really Is” (December 10, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Reading of Mark 11:1-16:20 (December 3, 2023) - [Listening Worksheet]

• Mark 10:32-45 - “Whose Promotion Are You Seeking?” (November 26, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 10:13-31 - “Inheriting Eternal Life” (November 19, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 10:1-12 - “Reframing the Divorce Debate” (November 12, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 9:42-50 - “A Radical Response to Sin” (November 5, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 9:30-41 - “The Jesus Way” (October 29, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 9:14-29 - “Exercising Faith in the Midst of Unbelief” (October 15, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 9:1-13 - “A Mountaintop Experience” (October 1, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 8:31-38 - “Called to Bear a Cross” (September 24, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 8:22-30 - “From Blindness to Seeing” (September 17, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 8:1-21 - “Stubborn Unbelief” (September 10, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 7:31-37 - “Jesus Does All Things Well” (September 3, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 7:24-30 - “The Reward of a Persistent Faith” (August 27, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 7:1-23 - “A Matter of the Heart” (August 20, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 6:45-52 - “Facing Life’s Storms” (August 13, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 6:30-44 - “Ministry in Our Deficit” (July 16, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 6:14-29 - “A Conscience in Conflict” (July 9, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 6:7-13 - “Mission Orientation 101” (July 2, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Overview and Reading of Mark 6:6-10:52 (June 25, 2023) - [Listening Worksheet][BibleProject overview video][BibleProject overview chart]

• Mark 6:1-6 - “Astonished!” (June 18, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 5:1-20 - “Authority over Spiritual Darkness” (June 4, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 4:35-41 - “Trusting Jesus in the Storms of Life” (May 21, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 4:21-34 - “The Growth of God’s Kingdom” (May 7, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Mark 4:1-20 - “What Kind of Soil Are You?” (April 30, 2023) - [Outline]

• Mark 3:20-35 - “Jesus Misunderstood and Maligned” (April 23, 2023) - [Outline]

• Mark 3:13-19 - “Called to Him” (April 16, 2023) - [Outline]

• Mark 3:1-12 - “What Spirit Do You Come With?” (March 19, 2023) - [Outline]

• Mark 2:18-28 - “What Are You Relying On?” (Part 2) (March 12, 2023) - [Outline]

• Mark 2:13-17 - “What Are You Relying On?” (Part 1) (March 5, 2023) - [Outline]

• Mark 2:1-12 - “Your Sins Are Forgiven!” (February 26, 2023) - [Outline]

• Mark 1:35-45 - “Finding Jesus in the Desolate Places” (February 19, 2023) - [Outline]

• Mark 1:21-34 - “Demonstrations of Jesus’ Authority” (February 12, 2023) - [Outline]

• Mark 1:14-20 - “The Kingdom of God Is at Hand” (February 5, 2023) - [Outline]

• Mark 1:1-13 - “The Beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ” (January 29, 2023) - [Outline]

• Overview and Reading of Mark 1:1-6:6 (January 15, 2023) - [Listening Worksheet][BibleProject overview video][BibleProject overview chart]

2024 Guest Speakers and Special Messages

• “The Meaning of Baptism” (April 14, 2024) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• “Getting Out of the Boat” by Kevin Link (Elder) (January 14, 2024)

• “Nailed to the Cross and I Bear It No More” - Good Friday (March 29, 2024) - [Sermon notes in Spanish]

2023 Guest Speakers and Special Messages

• “What’s So Special About Jesus’ Birth” (December 24, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• 2023 Christmas Program (December 17, 2023)

• Message by Pastor Rich Hutchison (October 22, 2023)

• Service honoring Pastor Greg and Jill for 20 years of ministry at Crosswalk (October 8, 2023)

• “Exceptional Hospitality” by Eric Wiita (Elder) (August 6, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• Alaska Mission Trip Recap (July 30, 2023)

• “Being a Blessing to ALL Peoples” - Leonard (Elder) & Wendy Knauber (July 23, 2023)

• “Pentecost - The Promise Is Given” (May 28, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• “Get Wisdom” - Graduation Sunday (May 14, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• ”The Sanctity of All Life” (January 22, 2023) - [Outline]

• ”You Will Be My Witnesses” (January 8, 2023) - [Outline]

• ”Be It Resolved” (January 1, 2023) - [Outline]

Advent Series

• Finding Christ at Christmas (December 25, 2022) - [Sermon PDF]

• Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (December 24, 2022)

• Children’s Christmas Program and Message (December 18, 2022)

• The Gift of Light (December 11, 2022) - [Outline]

• The Child Who Challenges Self-Rule (December 4, 2022) - [Outline]

• Advent—A Time of Patience (November 27, 2022)

The Names of God

• The Fullness of God in Christ (November 13, 2022) - [Outline]

• Jehovah Roi - “The Lord My Shepherd” (Part 2) (November 6, 2022) - [Outline]

• Jehovah Roi - “The Lord My Shepherd” (Part 1) (October 23, 2022) - [Outline]

• Jehovah Shalom - ”The Lord Our Peace” (Part 2) (October 16, 2022) - [Outline]

• Jehovah Shalom - ”The Lord Our Peace” (Part 1) (October 9, 2022) - [Outline]

• Jehovah Kanna Shemo - ”The Lord Whose Name Is Jealous” (October 2, 2022) - [Outline]

• Jehovah Mekoddishkem - ”The Lord Who Sanctifies” (September 18 2022) - [Outline]

• Jehovah Nissi- “The Lord Is Our Banner” (September 11, 2022) - [Outline]

• Jehovah Rapha - “The Lord Who Heals” (September 4, 2022) - [Outline]

• Jehovah Jireh - “The Lord Will Provide” (August 28, 2022) - [Outline]

• El Roi - “The God Who Sees” (August 21, 2022) - [Outline]

• El Elyon - “Most High God” (August 14, 2022) - [Outline]

• Yahweh - “I AM WHO I AM” (July 31, 2022) - [Outline]

• Elohim - “The Strong Creator” (July 24, 2022) - [Outline]

Philippians - Joy No Matter What

• Philippians 4:14-23 - “The Grace of Giving” (July 17, 2022) - [Outline]

• Philippians 4:10-13 - “The Secret of Contentment” (July 10, 2022) - [Outline]

• Philippians 4:2-9 - “Fostering a Life of Peace” (June 26, 2022) - [Outline]

• Philippians 3:17-4:1 - “Knowing Christ by Following Godly Examples” (June 19, 2022) - [Outline]

• Philippians 3:12-16 - “Knowing Christ: From Aspiration to Actualization” (June 12, 2022) - [Outline]

• Philippians 3:1-11 - “The Greatest Aspiration” (May 29, 2022) - [Outline]

• Philippians 2:19-30 - “Don’t Waste Your Life” (May 22, 2022) - [Outline]

• Philippians 2:12-18 - “Shining as Lights in a Dark World” (May 15, 2022) - [Outline]

• Philippians 2:9-11 - “The Exaltation of Jesus” (May 8, 2022) - [Outline]

• Philippians 2:5-8 - “Have This Mind Among Yourselves” (May 1, 2022) - [Outline]

• Philippians 2:1-4 - “Be Blessed & Be Unified” (April 10, 2022) - [Outline]

• Philippians 1:27-30 - “Progress and Joy in the Faith” (March 27, 2022) - [Outline]

• Philippians 1:19-26 - “Either Way, I Win!” (March 20, 2022) - [Outline]

• Philippians 1:12-18 - “Yes, and I Will Rejoice” (March 13, 2022) - [Outline]

• Philippians 1:9-11 - An Abounding Love (March 6, 2022) - [Outline]

• Philippians 1:3-8 - The Fellowship of the Gospel (February 13, 2022) - [Outline]

• Philippians 1:1-2 - How Do You Define Yourself? (January 30, 2022) - [Outline]

• Overview and Reading of Philippians (January 23, 2022) - [BibleProject overview video][BibleProject overview chart][Listening worksheet]

Advent Series: The Gifts of Christmas

• The Gifts of Christmas: The Gift of Reconciliation (December 26, 2021)

• The Gifts of Christmas: The Gift of Jesus (December 19, 2021)

• The Gifts of Christmas: The Gift of Adoption (December 12, 2021)

• The Gifts of Christmas: The Gift of Grace (December 5, 2021)

• The Gift of Expectancy (November 28, 2021)

Ruth: Beauty from Ashes

• Ruth 4 - Redeemed at Last! (November 21, 2021) - [Outline]

• Ruth 3 - A Plan for Redemption (November 7, 2021) - [Outline]

• Christ, Our Kinsman-Redeemer (October 24, 2021) - [Outline]

• Ruth 2:10-21 - Amazed by Grace (October 10, 2021) - [Outline]

• Ruth 2:1-10 - God’s Sovereignty in the Details of Life (October 3, 2021) - [Outline]

• Ruth 1:6-22 - Leaving Moab (September 26, 2021) - [Outline]

• Ruth 1:1-5 - When Life Is Bitter (September 19, 2021) - [Outline]

• Introduction to the Book of Ruth (September 12, 2021) - [BibleProject overview video][BibleProject overview chart][Listening worksheet]

Taking Hold (series based on Philippians 3:12)

• Taking Hold of the Ultimate Prize (August 29, 2021) - [Outline]

• Taking Hold by Wrestling in Prayer (August 22, 2021) - [Outline]

• Taking Hold by Persevering through Trials (August 15, 2021) - [Outline]

• Taking Hold by Choosing Obedience (August 8, 2021) - [Outline]

• Taking Hold by Remembering (August 1, 2021) - [Outline]

• Taking Hold by Paying Attention to the Small Things (July 25, 2021) - [Outline]

• Taking Hold by Forgetting What Lies Behind (July 11, 2021) - [Outline]

• Taking Hold by Looking to God’s Promises (June 27, 2021) - Blake Walburg

• Taking Hold by Choosing Close Friends Wisely (June 20, 2021) - [Outline]

• Taking Hold by Forsaking Besetting Sin (June 13, 2021) - [Outline]

• Discovering God’s Specific Purpose for Your Life (May 23, 2021) - [Outline]

• Chased Down and Tackled (May 16, 2021) - [Outline]

1 & 2 Thessalonians

• 2 Thessalonians 3:14-18 - Correction in the Church (May 9, 2021) - [Outline]

• 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 - Time to Get Back to Work (May 2, 2021) - [Outline]

• 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 - Praying for One Another (April 25, 2021) - [Outline]

• 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 - Stand Firm (April 18, 2021) - [Outline]

• 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 - Don’t Be Shaken or Alarmed (April 11, 2021) - [Outline]

• 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 - Praying with Purpose for One Another (March 7, 2021) - [Outline]

• 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 - Eternal Punishment or Eternal Glory? (February 28, 2021) - [Outline]

• Overview of 2 Thessalonians & 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 - A Church Worth Bragging About (February 21, 2021) - [Outline] [BibleProject overview video] [BibleProject overview chart]

• 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 - Life Together in God’s Family (February 14, 2021) - [Outline]

• 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 - The Coming of “The Day of the Lord” (February 7, 2021) - [Outline]

• 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (Part 2) - The Coming of the Lord (January 31, 2021) - [Outline]

• 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (Part 1) - The Coming of the Lord (January 24, 2021) - [Outline]

• 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 - Living to Please God (January 17, 2021) - [Outline]

• 1Thessalonians 3 - Being Spiritually Concerned for Others (November 15, 2020) - [Outline]

• 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 - Established in Your Faith by the Word of God (November 8, 2020) - [Outline]

• 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 - Helping One Another Walk Worthily (November 1, 2020) - [Outline]

• 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 - A Faith that Makes a Difference (October 25, 2020) - [Outline]

• Overview and Reading of 1 Thessalonians (October 18,2020) - [Outline] [BibleProject overview video][BibleProject overview chart]

Advent Series - The Songs of Christmas

• And Jesus Grew - The Boyhood of Jesus (January 3, 2021) - [Outline]

• Simeon’s Song (December 27, 2020) - [Outline]

• The Angels’ Song (December 20, 2020) - [Outline]

• Mary’s Song (December 13, 2020) - [Outline]

• Zechariah’s Song (December 6, 2020) - [Outline]

• [There is no recording of the November 29 service as the electricity was off]

For the Joy Set Before Us - Prepared for Persecution

• Prepared for Persecution (Part 4) (October 11, 2020) - [Outline]

• Prepared for Persecution (Part 3) (September 27, 2020) - [Outline]

• Prepared for Persecution (Part 2) (September 20, 2020) - [Outline]

• Prepared for Persecution (Part 1) (September 13, 2020) - [Outline]

Galatians - The Gospel of Grace

• Boasting Only in the Cross (August 23, 2020) - [Outline]

• The Law of Sowing and Reaping (August 16, 2020) - [Outline]

• Living by the Spirit in Relationships (August 9, 2020) - [Outline]

• The Battle Within (August 2, 2020) - [Outline]

• Free to Serve Others through Love (July 12, 2020) - [Outline]

• Stand Firm in Your Freedom (July 5, 2020) - [Outline]

• Make Your Choice - Law? or Grace? (June 28, 2020) - [Outline]

• What Are You Thinking?! (June 21, 2020) - [Outline]

• Living as God’s Adopted Sons and Daughters (June 14, 2020) - [Outline]

• Law Serving Grace (June 7, 2020, 2020) - [Outline]

• Dont’ Be Bewitched (May 31, 2020, 2020) - [Outline]

• Keeping in Step with the Gospel (May 24, 2020) - [Outline]

• Finding God’s Acceptance (May 17, 2020) - [Outline]

• Radically Transformed by the Gospel (April 26, 2020) - [Outline]

• There’s Only One Gospel (April 19, 2020) - [Outline]

Guest Speaker and Special Messages

• “Pentecost - The Promise Is Given” (May 28, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• “Get Wisdom - Graduation Sunday” (May 14, 2023) - [Outline][Sermon notes in Spanish]

• The Sanctity of All Life (January 22, 2023) - [Outline]

• You Will Be My Witnesses (January 8, 2023) - [Outline]

• Be It Resolved (January 1, 2023) - [Outline]

• True Gratitude (November 20, 2022) - [Outline]

• The Five Solas of the Reformation (October 30, 2022) - [Outline]

• Steve Austvold - Guest Speaker (September 25, 2022)

• The Parable of the Faithful Servants (August 1, 2022) - Pastor Richard Hutchison

• Lessons in Waiting (July 3, 2022) - Rich Potvin, Elder

• Pentecost: The Promise Is Given (June 5, 2022) - [Outline]

• Should I Not Be Concerned (April 24, 2022) - Howard Plucar

• The Gospel Truth (Easter, April 17, 2022) - [Outline]

• Pursue Joy (April 3, 2022) - Paul Wilson (WEC)

• True Worship (February 27, 2021) - Noah Burnett

• Yeah, but… (February 20, 2022) - Larry Merrifield

• Gathered at the Table (February 6, 2022) - [Outline]

• J-Walkers Worship and District Youth Conference Sharing (January 16, 2022)

• Feeding on the Lord (January 9, 2022) - Pastor Richard Hutchison

• Gratitude (November 14, 2021) - Rev. Bill Harrison

• The Five “Solas” of the Reformation (October 31, 2021)- [Outline]

• The Mission of God in A Secular Age (October 17, 2021) - [Outline] - Eric Hesse

• Invited to the King’s Table (September 5, 2021) - [Outline]

• “Hit ‘Em” (July 18, 2021) - Larry Merrifield

• Christian Unity in a Divided World (July 4, 2021) - [Outline]

• Repent and Be Baptized (Child Dedication & Baptism Service) - Pastor Greg Lund

• "Thank You for the Sacrifice" (1 John 3:16, John 5:13) - Pastor Rich Hutchison

• What Do You See When You Look in the Tomb? (John 20:1-9), Easter Sunday - [Outline]

• Overcoming a Troubled Heart (John 14:1-6), Good Friday

• What Do You Expect? (John 20:20-36), Palm Sunday - [Outline]

• Guest Speaker, Blake Walburg

• Trusting God, Trusting the Word of God (Titus1:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:3-4) - Pastor Rich Hutchison

• ”The Lord’s Work in the Lord’s Way” by Francis Schaeffer (January 10, 2021) - Delivered by Rich Potvin - [Outline]

• “Oh Give Thanks to the Lord” - Psalm 107 (November 22, 2020)

• The Gift on the Table (October 4, 2020) - Larry Merrifield

• The Sacredness of Work (September 6, 2020) - [Outline]

• Lost in Wonder (August 30, 2020) - Bob Korntved [Outline]

• Don’t Give Up (July 26, 2020) - Jon Payne (FLD District Superintendent)

• Fixed Costs Don’t Count (July 19, 2020) - Bob Korntved

• Finding Unity as “Yooks and Zooks” (May 10, 2020) - [Outline]

• Guest Speaker - Paul Wilson, Director El Monte Christian Camp (May 3, 2020)

• Living in the Power of the Resurrection (Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020) - [Outline]

• Christ Our Passover Lamb (April 5, 2020) - [Outline]

• When Loss Becomes Gain (March 29, 2020)

• God’s Answer for Facing a Fear-Filled Future (March 22, 2020)

EFCA Statement of Faith

Special Occasion and Stand-Alone Messages

The 4 G’s of Peacemaking (based on Ken Sande’s “Peacemaker”)

Guest Speakers

Hebrews: Jesus Is Better

Made By and For Community

Emotions

The Church: The Dearest Place on Earth

Esther: Hidden in God’s Beautiful Providence

Major Messages from the Minor Prophets