Sermons Pine Lake Covenant Church

So, we are committed to becoming disciples of Jesus. But how are we formed into disciples? Romans tells us we need to be on guard with how we are being formed each and every day. We are being de-formed and re-formed into disciples who either look like the world or look like Jesus. Join us as we explore how to become more like Jesus. The post Formation appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

In Luke 24 we find despondent, despairing, deconstructing disciples walking away from community, and the empty tomb. Jesus meets them. On the road. In the questions. In the Word. At the table. And in their hearts. Let’s travel this journey together and discover deeper what it means to meet the resurrected Lord right where we are. The post Burning Hearts appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

As the Talmidim of Jesus, the disciples would listen to the teachings of their rabbi. As they listened to His teachings, they would learn the heart of their rabbi. What does our rabbi Jesus care about? Do we care about what our rabbi cares about? Join us as we learn to care about what He cares about! The post Convicted to Become appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

The Talmidim of Jesus are not just Christians who like what the rabbi Jesus says, but who choose to be in proximity and become fully like their rabbi. This year we are exploring what it means to be a church community that is formed by nothing other than Jesus. The process of becoming like Jesus is a lifelong journey of being like Jesus in thought, word, and deed. Join us this year as we explore and conform to the way […] The post Becoming Like Jesus appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

How you leave matters! What you say and do as you go can have a lasting impact many years into the future. Hebrews looks at the last moments of Jacob’s life and the impact he left for the next generation to follow. Join us as we understand the impact each moment of our lives can have on those around us. The post Jacob appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

Abraham is referred to as the “Father of Faith” because of the many examples of his faith throughout Scripture. Time and again, Abraham is obedient to God’s call—no matter the destination or the outcome. Join us as we explore Abraham’s life of obedience and the lessons it holds for us to become faithful followers of God. The post Abraham: Life of Obedience appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

Each person in the hall of faith faces a turning point; a moment when they must choose between the narrow way, or the wide path. Moses is no different. Facing the decision between being God’s chosen leader for the people of Israel or a leader in the palace, Moses made a choice. Join us as we learn from Moses’ story of choosing the narrow path walked by faith! The post Moses appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

This week, we will explore the story of one of the greatest—yet “most unlikely”—heroines of faith, Rahab. Hers is a grand rescue story that weaves a Scarlet Rope of Redemption from Old Testament to New, exploring the far-reaching effects of a faith that acts. The post Rahab the Faithful appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

Do you want the promise or the person? When we want a promise to come true, we might even do anything in our power to influence the outcome. What if it takes too long? What if it doesn’t come true? What do we do with our doubt? Sarah’s story is a beautiful story of learning to trust the promise-maker. The post Sarah appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

When everything in the world was going wrong, the Lord called upon Noah not to save the world, but to have faith. It is said in Hebrews that it was “by faith” Noah and others are esteemed for what God did through them. Even when Noah could not see what was on the horizon, he had faith in the God he knew. Join us as we learn from Noah to believe even when we don’t see. The post Noah appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

Pine Lake Youth students and leaders returning from a week at UNITE 2024 reflect on their experience! The post Reflections on UNITE 2024 appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

You cannot have a Hall of Faith without the heroine, Esther. Hebrews only mentions a fraction of those in the Hall, and surely what God did for His people through Esther is one for the record books. Join us this weekend as we peer inside the turning point for Esther and the people of Israel as they were unwittingly about to be massacred. Esther’s response is exactly what we need here at PLCC and in the culture around us! The post Esther appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

Those who have gone before us leave a legacy of faith. Even the book of Hebrews lists the who’s who of the faithful. What are the requirements for being included among those with extraordinary faith and how does that differ from halls of fame we’ve created? Join us this summer as we look at the giants of faith and how we can learn from their accomplishments and their mistakes. The Hall of Faith is where you find ordinary people with […] The post Enoch appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

One minute you think everything in life is going as it should and then a storm hits. It can feel like it will last forever, even though you know it won’t. Join us as we discover what we are to learn from storms, and God’s presence in the midst of them. The post Storms Are Not the End appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

What is the point of trials? What do we learn by reading Paul’s trials as he seeks to share the Gospel? There is a purpose to the trials in the book of Acts and in our lives. Join us this weekend as we understand how our trials become our testimonies! The post Testimonies appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

We are all worshipers. Every day we worship. Paul encountered a group of worshipers who had every god under the sun represented, even an unknown one. The question is, who do we worship? Join us as we learn to worship as embodied people Jesus the Messiah. The post Worshipers appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

When becoming a member of an organization, there are often rules and regulations that keep some groups out, while allowing certain groups in. Jesus’ death and resurrection changed everything, but some of the disciples didn’t get the memo. Just as Jesus changed the qualifications for being a disciple, the church also needs to change in order to reflect the new community He is creating! Join us as we discover what that means for us as disciples, and as a church! The post Qualified appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

This week is Confirmation Sunday! Come celebrate all that God has done and continues to do in the life of our 13 students who have journeyed through the confirmation experience this year. This is not only a huge step in these students’ faith journey, but an opportunity to celebrate God’s faithfulness as a church. The post Confirmation Sunday appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

From Genesis to Revelation, we read about God’s people following the Spirit’s lead. We see in the book of Acts that the Holy Spirit is poured out on the church at Pentecost, but do we live lives filled with the Holy Spirit? What are the barriers to walking with the Spirit every day? Join us this Sunday as we reflect on finding and following the Holy Spirit together. The post Following the Holy Spirit appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ changed everything. When everything is turned upside down from what you know, it is hard to orient to the new way of Jesus. Peter experiences this firsthand in a powerful vision, while affirming the new paradigm through an unlikely vessel. Join us as we learn to practice the way of Jesus, who has turned everything upside down. The post A New Paradigm appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.