Seneca Community Church Messages

Have you recovered from Christmas or New Year's yet, or are they still going on for you and your family? The holidays can be a busy time, and it's easy to let that distract us from the message of Christmas: God With Us.

Christmas reminds us that God didn’t stay distant. He came near. In our fear of being alone, our striving to do things right, and even in our brokenness, God is with us. Join us as we continue our series God With Us with Part 6: In Everything. We’ll see how the miracle of Christmas is not that life gets easier, but that God is present in everything.

What’s something small that makes a big difference when it’s dark—a nightlight, a phone flashlight, a porch light? Darkness often feels heavier than it really is. Join us this Christmas Eve, as we reflect on the truth that God is with us—even in the night

Charlie Brown asked it first: What is Christmas really all about? This time of year, where do you see performance replacing presence, and what stresses you most this season? Join us as we continue our series God With Us with Part 4: In Doing. We’ll talk about how to trade Christmas (and year-round) pressure for meaningful presence.

Ever thought about the first Christmas and what it must have felt like to be there? Peaceful? Nope! Chaos. Stress. Pressure. But through it all, God showed up exactly where He was needed the most. Join us as we explore how, when everything feels out of control, one birth brought hope, and that hope is still available today.

Ever followed the directions perfectly and still ended up lost? That’s what life without pursuit feels like. Read Matthew 2:1–12 and think about how Herod had truth but wouldn’t take the six-mile journey, while the Magi had limited light and followed it anyway. Join us for Part 2 of our new series, God With Us, as we talk about how to take your next step toward life with God and choose relationship over religion.

Waiting is hard — whether it’s for a package, a prayer, or a promise. But we don’t wait alone. The God who came close at Christmas still comes close today. Join us as we start our new series, God With Us, and talk about learning to wait with Him.

11/23/2025 - I'll Be Back! - Part 4B: Genuine Imitation by Dave Spencer

If your compassion had a battery meter, where would it be right now: full, half, or flashing red and empty? Life can be draining, and caring for others even more so. Let’s take a moment to check in—not just with those around us, but with ourselves. Are you running on empty, or is your heart charged and ready to give? Join us as we continue our message series, "I'll Be Back!", with Part 3: Helping Without Hurting, and talk about what to do when people in our lives are hard to help.

Think of a show or movie where someone was clearly calling the shots behind the scenes—did you admire them or want to throw popcorn at the screen? That kind of behind-the-scenes control can show up in our own lives, too. Have you ever agreed to something you didn’t really want to do? What made it tough to say no? Join us as we continue our new message series, "I'll Be Back!", with Part 2: Manipulators, and dive into those ‘yes when you really meant no’ moments and what they teach us about life, relationships, and faith.

We’ve all had a “porcupine” or prickly person in our lives (maybe even been one). What’s the funniest or most ridiculous piece of “helpful advice” someone like that has given you? (For example, “Someone once told me I smile too loudly.”) Join us as we kick off our new message series, "I'll Be Back!", with Part 1: How to Hug a Porcupine, and talk about how to love the prickly people in our lives: with patience and grace.

Did you ever buy something that you thought would make your life better, but didn’t? Why is it that we sometimes strive to fill our barns, but not our hearts? Join us as we wrap up our message series, Imperfect Together, with Part 7: When Less Is More, and look at how to find contentment with what we have and how we share it with those around us.

Let's play the “More or Less?” Game! Fill in these blanks: “I wish I had more ________. I wish I had less ________.” Keep it light at first (e.g., “more sleep,” “less traffic,” “more vacation days”), then go a little deeper (“more patience,” “less stress,” “more contentment”). Join us for Imperfect Together, Part 6: The More Trap, as we see how God has a plan for our lives - what to hold on to, and what to let go of.

What’s your best ‘seemed like a good idea at the time’ story? It could be a funny flop, a recipe gone wrong, or a shortcut that totally backfired. Join us as we continue our new message series, Imperfect Together, with Part 5: At Every Age and Stage, and find out how, instead of doing what is right in our own eyes, we can rely on God and continue to walk and grow in His truths.

According to the New York Post, Charlie Kirk’s memorial service last Sunday has racked up 20 million views and counting, not to mention the popularity of short videos with lines like “I forgive him” from Erika Kirk, “We are Charlie” from other speakers, and the many posts of “Here I am, send me” from Isaiah 6:8. As Christ-followers, the story of Charlie’s death and memorial might be causing us to stop and ask, “Do I measure up to this?” Come find your answer this Sunday, as we continue our message series, Imperfect Together, and find out how to measure our maturity. You might find you’re using the wrong measuring stick.

Which of these “styles” best describes the way you most often use words: a spark plug (energizes others quickly), a traffic cop (directs and corrects), a cheerleader (encourages and lifts up), a construction worker (builds steadily over time), or a storm cloud (brings tension or heaviness)? Join us as we continue our new message series, Imperfect Together, and find out why we need to watch our words.

What’s one object in your house that’s old, worn, or ugly — but you’d never get rid of it because, according to someone you live with, it’s just so comfortable? Is this discussed a lot, or is everyone on the same page? Now let’s dig a little deeper: When you were growing up, how did your family handle conflict — silence, harsh words, or healthy conversations? What about today? Join us as we continue our new message series, Imperfect Together, and find out how to have conversations that count.

Ever tried to take on a project, trip, or challenge all by yourself and later thought, ‘Man, this would’ve been so much better with someone else’? On the flip side, what’s a duo you love—whether it’s Batman and Robin, peanut butter and jelly, or something wild like ice cream and pretzels—that just works better together? Join us as we start our new message series with Imperfect Together - Part 1: Side by Side and talk about God's plan for healthy connections in our lives and how important they are.

When you hear “Chain Reaction,” do you think fast or slow? We usually picture dominoes, explosions, or baking soda and vinegar. But slower reactions happen all around us—iron rusting, rocks eroding, fruit ripening. The same is true in our lives: daily choices create ripple effects that shape our future and impact others. Join us for The Seeking King, Part 25: Chain Reaction, as we explore how David’s story in 2 Samuel 11 and beyond shows a slow chain reaction of misplaced attention—and how our influence can set off a chain reaction worth noticing.

We've all been there. Life is stressful sometimes and doesn’t go as planned. You’ve made mistakes you’d rather forget and felt hurts you’d rather not feel. How do you react to these situations? Do you find yourself getting frustrated, afraid, or hopeless, or is there something bigger you can trust? Join us as we continue our message series, The Seeking King, with Part 24: Broken Pieces, as we talk about how David reacted to Absalom’s rebellion by trusting in God’s plan.