Hicksville Mennonite
Steven Eicher
Hicksville Mennonite
Episodes
KEEPERS OF THE OIL - Video
The keeper of the king's oil in 1 Chronicles 27:28, this sermon challenges believers to recognize that they have been entrusted with a sacred responsibility: not only to serve God in their daily vocations, but also to steward His presence wherever they go. Just as Joash was assigned to guard the king's valuable store of oil, Christians today are called to be keepers of God's anointing, carrying His presence into their homes, workplaces, churches, and communities. The message reminds us that every follower of Christ is on divine assignment and has been chosen to represent the Kingdom of God in both visible and unseen ways. The sermon focuses on three vital responsibilities of a "keeper of the king's oil": guarding the oil from contamination, protecting it from thieves, and ensuring that it continues to flow freely. Through biblical examples and practical applications, listeners are encouraged to resist the influences that can diminish God's work in their lives, such as compromise, unforgiveness, offense, prayerlessness, and spiritual complacency. Ultimately, this message is a call to live as authentic carriers of God's presence in a world searching for what is real, allowing His power, grace, and anointing to touch others through our daily lives and faithful obedience.
KEEPERS OF THE OIL - Audio
The keeper of the king's oil in 1 Chronicles 27:28, this sermon challenges believers to recognize that they have been entrusted with a sacred responsibility: not only to serve God in their daily vocations, but also to steward His presence wherever they go. Just as Joash was assigned to guard the king's valuable store of oil, Christians today are called to be keepers of God's anointing, carrying His presence into their homes, workplaces, churches, and communities. The message reminds us that every follower of Christ is on divine assignment and has been chosen to represent the Kingdom of God in both visible and unseen ways. The sermon focuses on three vital responsibilities of a "keeper of the king's oil": guarding the oil from contamination, protecting it from thieves, and ensuring that it continues to flow freely. Through biblical examples and practical applications, listeners are encouraged to resist the influences that can diminish God's work in their lives, such as compromise, unforgiveness, offense, prayerlessness, and spiritual complacency. Ultimately, this message is a call to live as authentic carriers of God's presence in a world searching for what is real, allowing His power, grace, and anointing to touch others through our daily lives and faithful obedience.
GOD LEADS/WE FOLLOW - Video
This message from Exodus 23:20-33 centers on the powerful truth that God goes before His people. Using personal stories about older brothers who protected and guided him, Pastor Jay illustrates how God similarly leads, guards, and prepares the way for believers. He explains God's promise to Israel that the Angel of the Lord would go ahead of them into the Promised Land, defeating their enemies and providing everything necessary for their journey. The sermon emphasizes that God's people are called to trust His leadership, obey His voice, and avoid the distractions and idols that can pull them away from wholehearted devotion to Him. The message ultimately points to Jesus Christ as the perfect fulfillment of the One who goes before us. Just as God led Israel toward Canaan, Christ leads believers through life's challenges toward the eternal Promised Land. Even in seasons of grief, illness, uncertainty, and suffering, God remains actively guiding, protecting, and accomplishing His purposes. The sermon concludes with the hope of Revelation 21, reminding believers that Jesus has already gone ahead to prepare a place for His people, where every tear will be wiped away and God's presence will be enjoyed forever.
GOD LEADS/WE FOLLOW - Audio
This message from Exodus 23:20-33 centers on the powerful truth that God goes before His people. Using personal stories about older brothers who protected and guided him, Pastor Jay illustrates how God similarly leads, guards, and prepares the way for believers. He explains God's promise to Israel that the Angel of the Lord would go ahead of them into the Promised Land, defeating their enemies and providing everything necessary for their journey. The sermon emphasizes that God's people are called to trust His leadership, obey His voice, and avoid the distractions and idols that can pull them away from wholehearted devotion to Him. The message ultimately points to Jesus Christ as the perfect fulfillment of the One who goes before us. Just as God led Israel toward Canaan, Christ leads believers through life's challenges toward the eternal Promised Land. Even in seasons of grief, illness, uncertainty, and suffering, God remains actively guiding, protecting, and accomplishing His purposes. The sermon concludes with the hope of Revelation 21, reminding believers that Jesus has already gone ahead to prepare a place for His people, where every tear will be wiped away and God's presence will be enjoyed forever.
HOLY/SET APART - Video
In this message from Exodus 20-23, Jay explores what it truly means to be God's holy and set-apart people. Beginning with God's call to Israel after their deliverance from Egypt, the sermon challenges believers to understand that holiness is not merely looking different from the world, but living in faithful obedience to God's Word. The message examines the Book of the Covenant and reveals how God established principles of worship, justice, mercy, stewardship, and human dignity for His people. Through practical application, listeners are encouraged to treat others with compassion, respond to evil with good, seek justice without favoritism, honor God in their work and worship, and allow their lives to reflect the transforming power of the Gospel. Drawing connections between Old Testament covenant living and the teachings of Jesus Christ, this sermon reminds believers that true holiness flows from God's saving grace and results in a life of obedience that stands apart for His glory.
HOLY/SET APART - Audio
In this message from Exodus 20-23, Jay explores what it truly means to be God's holy and set-apart people. Beginning with God's call to Israel after their deliverance from Egypt, the sermon challenges believers to understand that holiness is not merely looking different from the world, but living in faithful obedience to God's Word. The message examines the Book of the Covenant and reveals how God established principles of worship, justice, mercy, stewardship, and human dignity for His people. Through practical application, listeners are encouraged to treat others with compassion, respond to evil with good, seek justice without favoritism, honor God in their work and worship, and allow their lives to reflect the transforming power of the Gospel. Drawing connections between Old Testament covenant living and the teachings of Jesus Christ, this sermon reminds believers that true holiness flows from God's saving grace and results in a life of obedience that stands apart for His glory.
Behind God's Hedge - Video
This sermon explores the powerful truth that while spiritual warfare is real, it is never beyond the sovereign control of God. Drawing from Job 1:1-12 and especially Job 1:10, the message pulls back the curtain on the unseen world to reveal three comforting realities: Satan walks to and fro throughout the earth seeking opportunities to accuse, tempt, and oppose God's people; God places a protective hedge around His children that the enemy cannot cross without divine permission; and above every earthly battle and every spiritual conflict, Jesus Christ sits enthroned at the right hand of the Father, reigning with absolute authority. Through the example of Job, believers are reminded that trials do not arrive apart from God's knowledge or purpose. Though the devil remains active, he is not sovereign; though suffering may come, God's protective hand still governs every circumstance; and though the enemy accuses, Christ continually intercedes for His people. The sermon encourages both believers and unbelievers to place their confidence not in circumstances, personal strength, or earthly security, but in the finished work and present reign of Jesus Christ. The central message is clear and hope-filled: the devil keeps walking, the hedge keeps standing, and Jesus keeps reigning.
Behind God's Hedge - Audio
This sermon explores the powerful truth that while spiritual warfare is real, it is never beyond the sovereign control of God. Drawing from Job 1:1-12 and especially Job 1:10, the message pulls back the curtain on the unseen world to reveal three comforting realities: Satan walks to and fro throughout the earth seeking opportunities to accuse, tempt, and oppose God's people; God places a protective hedge around His children that the enemy cannot cross without divine permission; and above every earthly battle and every spiritual conflict, Jesus Christ sits enthroned at the right hand of the Father, reigning with absolute authority. Through the example of Job, believers are reminded that trials do not arrive apart from God's knowledge or purpose. Though the devil remains active, he is not sovereign; though suffering may come, God's protective hand still governs every circumstance; and though the enemy accuses, Christ continually intercedes for His people. The sermon encourages both believers and unbelievers to place their confidence not in circumstances, personal strength, or earthly security, but in the finished work and present reign of Jesus Christ. The central message is clear and hope-filled: the devil keeps walking, the hedge keeps standing, and Jesus keeps reigning.
The Kingdom Jesus Chose: Why He Said No to Satan’s Offer - Video
Guest speaker Phil Swartzentruber explores the contrast between earthly kingdoms and the Kingdom of God through Paul’s ministry, a football analogy, and Jesus’ third temptation in the wilderness. Phil shows why Jesus refused Satan’s offer of worldly power and how the cross became Satan’s greatest miscalculation. He highlights the unity of Jews and Gentiles, our rescue from the domain of darkness, and the redemption illustrated through the story of a boy buying back his lost boat. The message concludes with a call for believers to continue Jesus’ mission as His hands and feet today
The Kingdom Jesus Chose: Why He Said No to Satan’s Offer - Audio
Guest speaker Phil Swartzentruber explores the contrast between earthly kingdoms and the Kingdom of God through Paul’s ministry, a football analogy, and Jesus’ third temptation in the wilderness. Phil shows why Jesus refused Satan’s offer of worldly power and how the cross became Satan’s greatest miscalculation. He highlights the unity of Jews and Gentiles, our rescue from the domain of darkness, and the redemption illustrated through the story of a boy buying back his lost boat. The message concludes with a call for believers to continue Jesus’ mission as His hands and feet today
Labor Day/Glorious Work - Video
The speaker is encouraging everyone to “labor together over the Word” on Labor Day weekend. The message opens by explaining why the teaching moves from Exodus 20 to Exodus 31. The speaker briefly summarizes the chapters in between—God giving detailed instructions about worship, community life, restitution, festivals, and the construction of the tabernacle. The focus of the sermon becomes clear: God values work—skilled, Spirit-enabled, purposeful work. The passage highlights how God personally calls and equips individuals with ability, intelligence, craftsmanship, and creativity to accomplish His purposes. The speaker connects this to Labor Day and the church’s reorganization Sunday, emphasizing that work is not a curse but a gift rooted in creation itself. Work is hard, but it is holy, meaningful, and part of God’s design for human flourishing. The tone is warm, practical, and encouraging—inviting listeners to see their daily labor as participation in God’s good purposes. The speaker is encouraging everyone to “labor together over the Word” on Labor Day weekend. The message opens by explaining why the teaching moves from Exodus 20 to Exodus 31. The speaker briefly summarizes the chapters in between—God giving detailed instructions about worship, community life, restitution, festivals, and the construction of the tabernacle. The focus of the sermon becomes clear: God values work—skilled, Spirit-enabled, purposeful work. The passage highlights how God personally calls and equips individuals with ability, intelligence, craftsmanship, and creativity to accomplish His purposes. The speaker connects this to Labor Day and the church’s reorganization Sunday, emphasizing that work is not a curse but a gift rooted in creation itself. Work is hard, but it is holy, meaningful, and part of God’s design for human flourishing. The tone is warm, practical, and encouraging—inviting listeners to see their daily labor as participation in God’s good purposes.
Labor Day/Glorious Work - Audio
The speaker is encouraging everyone to “labor together over the Word” on Labor Day weekend. The message opens by explaining why the teaching moves from Exodus 20 to Exodus 31. The speaker briefly summarizes the chapters in between—God giving detailed instructions about worship, community life, restitution, festivals, and the construction of the tabernacle. The focus of the sermon becomes clear: God values work—skilled, Spirit-enabled, purposeful work. The passage highlights how God personally calls and equips individuals with ability, intelligence, craftsmanship, and creativity to accomplish His purposes. The speaker connects this to Labor Day and the church’s reorganization Sunday, emphasizing that work is not a curse but a gift rooted in creation itself. Work is hard, but it is holy, meaningful, and part of God’s design for human flourishing. The tone is warm, practical, and encouraging—inviting listeners to see their daily labor as participation in God’s good purposes. The speaker is encouraging everyone to “labor together over the Word” on Labor Day weekend. The message opens by explaining why the teaching moves from Exodus 20 to Exodus 31. The speaker briefly summarizes the chapters in between—God giving detailed instructions about worship, community life, restitution, festivals, and the construction of the tabernacle. The focus of the sermon becomes clear: God values work—skilled, Spirit-enabled, purposeful work. The passage highlights how God personally calls and equips individuals with ability, intelligence, craftsmanship, and creativity to accomplish His purposes. The speaker connects this to Labor Day and the church’s reorganization Sunday, emphasizing that work is not a curse but a gift rooted in creation itself. Work is hard, but it is holy, meaningful, and part of God’s design for human flourishing. The tone is warm, practical, and encouraging—inviting listeners to see their daily labor as participation in God’s good purposes.
The Ten Words of Freedom: Loving God and Loving Neighbor - Video
This sermon explores how the Ten Commandments are an expansion of Jesus’ two greatest commandments: loving God and loving your neighbor. Rather than being restrictive rules, the commandments reveal God’s character and provide a pathway to true freedom, flourishing, and faithful living. Given to a people already rescued from slavery, the law teaches God’s people how to live in grateful obedience, protect their freedom, and reflect His image in their relationships with God, family, and others.
The Ten Words of Freedom: Loving God and Loving Neighbor - Audio
This sermon explores how the Ten Commandments are an expansion of Jesus’ two greatest commandments: loving God and loving your neighbor. Rather than being restrictive rules, the commandments reveal God’s character and provide a pathway to true freedom, flourishing, and faithful living. Given to a people already rescued from slavery, the law teaches God’s people how to live in grateful obedience, protect their freedom, and reflect His image in their relationships with God, family, and others.
What SPIRIT Do I Listen To/Truth Or Error - Video
Pastor Steve challenges believers to carefully test every teaching, influence, and worldview against Scripture rather than blindly accepting what sounds spiritual, popular, or emotionally appealing. He warns that there are two opposing influences at work: the Spirit of Truth, which points people to Jesus Christ and God's Word, and the Spirit of Error, which leads people away from biblical truth through deception, relativism, and false teaching Main Emphases Christians must exercise discernment and not believe every spiritual claim. Truth is not defined by personal feelings or culture but by God's Word and Jesus Christ. False teachings often contain enough truth to sound convincing while subtly distorting the gospel. Believers should imitate the Bereans by examining everything against Scripture, even what pastors teach. The answer to deception is not fear but staying anchored in Christ, Scripture, truth, obedience, and love. Key Takeaway The sermon asks every listener:“Which voice am I listening to?” Pastor Steve encourages the congregation to bring every question, wound, belief, and struggle under the lordship of Jesus Christ and to follow the Spirit of Truth, who always leads people back to Jesus and His Word.
What SPIRIT Do I Listen To/Truth Or Error - Audio
Pastor Steve challenges believers to carefully test every teaching, influence, and worldview against Scripture rather than blindly accepting what sounds spiritual, popular, or emotionally appealing. He warns that there are two opposing influences at work: the Spirit of Truth, which points people to Jesus Christ and God's Word, and the Spirit of Error, which leads people away from biblical truth through deception, relativism, and false teaching Main Emphases Christians must exercise discernment and not believe every spiritual claim. Truth is not defined by personal feelings or culture but by God's Word and Jesus Christ. False teachings often contain enough truth to sound convincing while subtly distorting the gospel. Believers should imitate the Bereans by examining everything against Scripture, even what pastors teach. The answer to deception is not fear but staying anchored in Christ, Scripture, truth, obedience, and love. Key Takeaway The sermon asks every listener:“Which voice am I listening to?” Pastor Steve encourages the congregation to bring every question, wound, belief, and struggle under the lordship of Jesus Christ and to follow the Spirit of Truth, who always leads people back to Jesus and His Word.
Have You Met The LORD? - Video
Pastor Jay opens with an illustration about attending a Dude Perfect event. Although he was physically present with people he admired, the experience did not transform his life. He uses this to introduce a key question: Is meeting God enough, or must something follow that encounter? Using Exodus 19-20, he describes Israel's dramatic encounter with God at Mount Sinai. The people witnessed thunder, lightning, fire, smoke, and heard God's voice. Yet only weeks later they turned to worship the golden calf. This demonstrates that a powerful spiritual experience alone does not guarantee lasting faithfulness. The sermon centers on three truths from Exodus 19: What God Has Done God graciously saved Israel and brought them to Himself. Their salvation was not earned by works but came through God's initiative and mercy. What God Requires After saving them, God called them to obey His voice and keep His covenant. Obedience was not the cause of salvation, but the proper response to it. What God Promises If they walked in obedience, they would be God's treasured possession, a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation, blessing the world around them.
Have You Met The LORD? - Audio
Pastor Jay opens with an illustration about attending a Dude Perfect event. Although he was physically present with people he admired, the experience did not transform his life. He uses this to introduce a key question: Is meeting God enough, or must something follow that encounter? Using Exodus 19-20, he describes Israel's dramatic encounter with God at Mount Sinai. The people witnessed thunder, lightning, fire, smoke, and heard God's voice. Yet only weeks later they turned to worship the golden calf. This demonstrates that a powerful spiritual experience alone does not guarantee lasting faithfulness. The sermon centers on three truths from Exodus 19: What God Has Done God graciously saved Israel and brought them to Himself. Their salvation was not earned by works but came through God's initiative and mercy. What God Requires After saving them, God called them to obey His voice and keep His covenant. Obedience was not the cause of salvation, but the proper response to it. What God Promises If they walked in obedience, they would be God's treasured possession, a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation, blessing the world around them.
What God Has Done - Video
The message centers on the biblical narrative of Israel’s wilderness journey, focusing on the battle against Amalek in Exodus 17 and the wise counsel from Jethro in Exodus 18. It emphasizes the Christian call to continually share the gospel by telling what God has done in one’s life, reflecting on personal testimonies and practical ministry. The sermon draws connections between God’s covenant promises to Abraham, the importance of reliance on God’s power rather than human effort, and the need for a collaborative approach in leadership and community outreach. Through Moses’ example of sharing God’s faithfulness despite ongoing trials and Jethro’s administrative advice, believers are encouraged to evangelize boldly and humbly, equipping others to take part in ministry so that the church—and its mission—can grow sustainably. The teaching also challenges listeners to consider whether they are passive members or active disciple-makers who share their transformative faith, reinforcing that true followers of Jesus propagate the gospel.
What God Has Done - Audio
The message centers on the biblical narrative of Israel’s wilderness journey, focusing on the battle against Amalek in Exodus 17 and the wise counsel from Jethro in Exodus 18. It emphasizes the Christian call to continually share the gospel by telling what God has done in one’s life, reflecting on personal testimonies and practical ministry. The sermon draws connections between God’s covenant promises to Abraham, the importance of reliance on God’s power rather than human effort, and the need for a collaborative approach in leadership and community outreach. Through Moses’ example of sharing God’s faithfulness despite ongoing trials and Jethro’s administrative advice, believers are encouraged to evangelize boldly and humbly, equipping others to take part in ministry so that the church—and its mission—can grow sustainably. The teaching also challenges listeners to consider whether they are passive members or active disciple-makers who share their transformative faith, reinforcing that true followers of Jesus propagate the gospel.
Mystery; I am In Christ And Christ is in Me - Video
This episode explores one of the New Testament’s most profound and transformative mysteries: the believer’s union with Christ. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching in John 14–15, Paul’s writings, and Old Testament imagery, the message unpacks what it means to enter into Christ and for Christ to dwell within the believer. The sermon traces this dual reality through Scripture—using Noah’s ark as a picture of salvation, the vine-and-branches metaphor to illustrate abiding, and Paul’s language of crucifixion and new creation to show how Christ’s life flows into His people. It emphasizes obedience, surrender, spiritual transformation, and the daily choice to remain in Christ so that His life bears fruit through us. This episode calls listeners to embrace the mystery of union with Christ: to step fully into Him for salvation and to welcome His indwelling presence that reshapes the heart, the will, and the entire direction of life.
Mystery; I am In Christ And Christ is in Me - Audio
This episode explores one of the New Testament’s most profound and transformative mysteries: the believer’s union with Christ. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching in John 14–15, Paul’s writings, and Old Testament imagery, the message unpacks what it means to enter into Christ and for Christ to dwell within the believer. The sermon traces this dual reality through Scripture—using Noah’s ark as a picture of salvation, the vine-and-branches metaphor to illustrate abiding, and Paul’s language of crucifixion and new creation to show how Christ’s life flows into His people. It emphasizes obedience, surrender, spiritual transformation, and the daily choice to remain in Christ so that His life bears fruit through us. This episode calls listeners to embrace the mystery of union with Christ: to step fully into Him for salvation and to welcome His indwelling presence that reshapes the heart, the will, and the entire direction of life.
Testing God's People - Video
In Exodus 15, Israel pauses after the miracle of the Red Sea to sing the first recorded worship song in Scripture—the Song of Moses and Miriam. This sermon explores why praise is the natural and necessary response to God’s saving work. After centuries of oppression and the terror of Pharaoh’s army, God delivers His people with unmatched power, and their immediate reaction is worship. We trace this theme throughout Scripture, especially the Psalms, where God acts and His people respond with praise. Even the Psalms of lament ultimately bend toward worship, showing that prayer—no matter how painful—eventually leads the believer into praise. Joy also naturally ends in praise; as C.S. Lewis observed, delight is incomplete until it is expressed. When we truly enjoy God, we cannot help but speak of His greatness. This sermon examines how praise transforms us, how it reflects spiritual health, and how it fuels our witness to the world. Praise is not God demanding attention like a pagan deity—it is His loving invitation for us to enjoy Him fully. As Israel sang on the shores of the Red Sea, we too are called to delight in the Lord, celebrate His salvation, and let our joy overflow in worship.
Testing God's People - Audio
In Exodus 15, Israel pauses after the miracle of the Red Sea to sing the first recorded worship song in Scripture—the Song of Moses and Miriam. This sermon explores why praise is the natural and necessary response to God’s saving work. After centuries of oppression and the terror of Pharaoh’s army, God delivers His people with unmatched power, and their immediate reaction is worship. We trace this theme throughout Scripture, especially the Psalms, where God acts and His people respond with praise. Even the Psalms of lament ultimately bend toward worship, showing that prayer—no matter how painful—eventually leads the believer into praise. Joy also naturally ends in praise; as C.S. Lewis observed, delight is incomplete until it is expressed. When we truly enjoy God, we cannot help but speak of His greatness. This sermon examines how praise transforms us, how it reflects spiritual health, and how it fuels our witness to the world. Praise is not God demanding attention like a pagan deity—it is His loving invitation for us to enjoy Him fully. As Israel sang on the shores of the Red Sea, we too are called to delight in the Lord, celebrate His salvation, and let our joy overflow in worship.
“Hallelujah From the Heart: Worship That God Accepts” - Video
This sermon contrasts empty, outward worship with genuine, heart‑level praise. Using Amos 5:23, it warns that God rejects worship offered without sincerity, even when it sounds beautiful. A modern example of a Christian music group living in hidden sin illustrates how outward praise can mask inward rebellion. In contrast, the story of Handel composing Messiah shows worship shaped by Scripture, sacrifice, and devotion. The famous Hallelujah Chorus demonstrates how true praise resonates even with those unfamiliar with faith. The message calls believers to offer worship that flows from a heart fully devoted to God—praise that is honest, joyful, and rooted in relationship rather than performance.
“Hallelujah From the Heart: Worship That God Accepts” - Audio
This sermon contrasts empty, outward worship with genuine, heart‑level praise. Using Amos 5:23, it warns that God rejects worship offered without sincerity, even when it sounds beautiful. A modern example of a Christian music group living in hidden sin illustrates how outward praise can mask inward rebellion. In contrast, the story of Handel composing Messiah shows worship shaped by Scripture, sacrifice, and devotion. The famous Hallelujah Chorus demonstrates how true praise resonates even with those unfamiliar with faith. The message calls believers to offer worship that flows from a heart fully devoted to God—praise that is honest, joyful, and rooted in relationship rather than performance.
“When Salvation Becomes a Song” - Video
This sermon on Exodus 15 explores Israel’s song of praise after God delivered them through the Red Sea. It explains that praise is the natural response to God’s salvation, greatness, and steadfast love. The message shows how prayer and joy ultimately lead to praise, and how praising God deepens our delight in Him and shapes us more into His image.
“When Salvation Becomes a Song” - Audio
This sermon on Exodus 15 explores Israel’s song of praise after God delivered them through the Red Sea. It explains that praise is the natural response to God’s salvation, greatness, and steadfast love. The message shows how prayer and joy ultimately lead to praise, and how praising God deepens our delight in Him and shapes us more into His image.
Building Dedication and Groundbreaking Service - Video
This Building Dedication and Groundbreaking Service marked a significant moment in the life of Hicksville Mennonite Church as the congregation reflected on more than sixty years of God’s faithfulness, remembered earlier seasons of church planting and building, heard testimonies from longtime members, and prayerfully committed the next phase of construction to the Lord’s guidance and blessing. Psalm 127:1, 1 Corinthians 3:9, Ephesians 2:21–22, 1 Corinthians 12:12–27, 1 Peter 2:5, and Nehemiah 2:18.
Building Dedication and Groundbreaking Service - Audio
This Building Dedication and Groundbreaking Service marked a significant moment in the life of Hicksville Mennonite Church as the congregation reflected on more than sixty years of God’s faithfulness, remembered earlier seasons of church planting and building, heard testimonies from longtime members, and prayerfully committed the next phase of construction to the Lord’s guidance and blessing. Psalm 127:1, 1 Corinthians 3:9, Ephesians 2:21–22, 1 Corinthians 12:12–27, 1 Peter 2:5, and Nehemiah 2:18.
Labor Day/Glorious Work - Video
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Labor Day/Glorious Work - Audio
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Trust - Video
This sermon focuses on learning to trust God when life leads us into frightening and uncertain places. Using Israel’s deliverance from Egypt and the crossing of the Red Sea, it shows that God may lead His people through difficulty, but He also fights for them, provides a way where there seems to be no way, and calls them to keep walking by faith.
Trust - Audio
This sermon focuses on learning to trust God when life leads us into frightening and uncertain places. Using Israel’s deliverance from Egypt and the crossing of the Red Sea, it shows that God may lead His people through difficulty, but He also fights for them, provides a way where there seems to be no way, and calls them to keep walking by faith.
Hicksville Mennonite - Live Stream - 2026/06/28 - Video
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Hicksville Mennonite - Live Stream - 2026/06/28 - Audio
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The Passover Lamb - 2026/06/14 - Video
This sermon weaves together a gripping personal testimony, the sobering reality of human sin, and the rich biblical imagery of the Passover to show the necessity of God’s saving grace. It begins with the preacher’s near‑death experience as a 12‑year‑old—thrown from a truck during a high‑speed rollover and miraculously spared. That moment becomes a vivid illustration of a deeper spiritual truth: every person is either headed toward certain, deserved death because of sin or has been rescued from it by God’s gracious intervention. Scripture’s descriptions of eternal death—outer darkness, anguish, destruction, fire—underscore the seriousness of our condition apart from Christ. From there, the sermon moves into Exodus 12 and the first Passover. Both Egyptians and Israelites stood under the same threat of judgment, and only those who trusted God enough to obey His specific instructions were spared. The blood of a spotless lamb marked their homes as places where death would “pass over.” The preacher highlights the faith required to celebrate a feast before deliverance—still in bondage, yet trusting God’s promise. He shows how every detail of the Passover points forward to Christ, the perfect Lamb whose blood saves us from the judgment we deserve. The sermon closes with a pastoral call: if you are not certain you have been saved from death, now is the time to trust in the Lamb God has provided.
The Passover Lamb - 2026/06/14 - Audio
This sermon weaves together a gripping personal testimony, the sobering reality of human sin, and the rich biblical imagery of the Passover to show the necessity of God’s saving grace. It begins with the preacher’s near‑death experience as a 12‑year‑old—thrown from a truck during a high‑speed rollover and miraculously spared. That moment becomes a vivid illustration of a deeper spiritual truth: every person is either headed toward certain, deserved death because of sin or has been rescued from it by God’s gracious intervention. Scripture’s descriptions of eternal death—outer darkness, anguish, destruction, fire—underscore the seriousness of our condition apart from Christ. From there, the sermon moves into Exodus 12 and the first Passover. Both Egyptians and Israelites stood under the same threat of judgment, and only those who trusted God enough to obey His specific instructions were spared. The blood of a spotless lamb marked their homes as places where death would “pass over.” The preacher highlights the faith required to celebrate a feast before deliverance—still in bondage, yet trusting God’s promise. He shows how every detail of the Passover points forward to Christ, the perfect Lamb whose blood saves us from the judgment we deserve. The sermon closes with a pastoral call: if you are not certain you have been saved from death, now is the time to trust in the Lamb God has provided.
The Plagues. Obedience, Judgment, Redemption.-2026/06/07 - Video
The sermon walks through the confrontation between God and Pharaoh in Exodus 7–11, highlighting the plagues as a dramatic clash between heaven and earth, obedience and rebellion, judgment and redemption. The preacher emphasizes that God’s love invites obedience, and disobedience always carries consequences. Pharaoh becomes the prime example: despite witnessing undeniable signs—water turned to blood, frogs, gnats, flies, livestock dying, boils, hail, locusts, and darkness—he repeatedly hardens his heart. Even when he admits sin or asks for prayer, he returns to rebellion once the pressure lifts. The sermon explains how the plagues systematically dismantle Egypt’s power, economy, and gods, while protecting Israel, showing that God alone rules creation. It also highlights the pattern: Pharaoh demands a sign, the magicians imitate early miracles, but eventually even they confess, “This is the finger of God.” Still, Pharaoh refuses to obey. A major theme is the mystery of human choice and divine sovereignty. Pharaoh hardens his heart repeatedly before Scripture says God hardens it—illustrating how persistent rebellion can eventually enslave a person to their own sin. The preacher applies this to believers today: our choices shape our character. Obedience softens the heart; resisting God hardens it. The plagues serve as a warning and a reminder of God’s power, justice, and mercy—and they point forward to the ultimate act of redemption in Christ, who endured darkness so we could walk in the light. The sermon ends with an invitation: God calls us to believe, obey, and enter His rest, unlike Pharaoh, who rejected God’s call.
The Plagues. Obedience, Judgment, Redemption.-2026/06/07 - Audio
The sermon walks through the confrontation between God and Pharaoh in Exodus 7–11, highlighting the plagues as a dramatic clash between heaven and earth, obedience and rebellion, judgment and redemption. The preacher emphasizes that God’s love invites obedience, and disobedience always carries consequences. Pharaoh becomes the prime example: despite witnessing undeniable signs—water turned to blood, frogs, gnats, flies, livestock dying, boils, hail, locusts, and darkness—he repeatedly hardens his heart. Even when he admits sin or asks for prayer, he returns to rebellion once the pressure lifts. The sermon explains how the plagues systematically dismantle Egypt’s power, economy, and gods, while protecting Israel, showing that God alone rules creation. It also highlights the pattern: Pharaoh demands a sign, the magicians imitate early miracles, but eventually even they confess, “This is the finger of God.” Still, Pharaoh refuses to obey. A major theme is the mystery of human choice and divine sovereignty. Pharaoh hardens his heart repeatedly before Scripture says God hardens it—illustrating how persistent rebellion can eventually enslave a person to their own sin. The preacher applies this to believers today: our choices shape our character. Obedience softens the heart; resisting God hardens it. The plagues serve as a warning and a reminder of God’s power, justice, and mercy—and they point forward to the ultimate act of redemption in Christ, who endured darkness so we could walk in the light. The sermon ends with an invitation: God calls us to believe, obey, and enter His rest, unlike Pharaoh, who rejected God’s call.
Let Us Not Abandon the Faith-2026/05/31 - Video
This message is a strong pastoral call to remain faithful to Christ in a world where many are drifting, discouraged, or deceived. Drawing from Jesus’ warnings in Matthew 24 and the deep theological teaching of Hebrews, the sermon urges believers to stand firm when pressure increases, love grows cold, and the temptation to walk away becomes real. The preacher contrasts the temporary, repeated sacrifices of the Old Covenant with the once‑for‑all sacrifice of Jesus Christ — our perfect High Priest. Because Christ has done everything necessary for our salvation, we are called to persevere, grow into maturity, and refuse the spiritual danger of abandoning the faith after having tasted God’s goodness. This message challenges young and old alike to stay rooted in Scripture, connected to the church, and committed to finishing the race of faith with endurance.
Let Us Not Abandon the Faith-2026/05/31 - Audio
This message is a strong pastoral call to remain faithful to Christ in a world where many are drifting, discouraged, or deceived. Drawing from Jesus’ warnings in Matthew 24 and the deep theological teaching of Hebrews, the sermon urges believers to stand firm when pressure increases, love grows cold, and the temptation to walk away becomes real. The preacher contrasts the temporary, repeated sacrifices of the Old Covenant with the once‑for‑all sacrifice of Jesus Christ — our perfect High Priest. Because Christ has done everything necessary for our salvation, we are called to persevere, grow into maturity, and refuse the spiritual danger of abandoning the faith after having tasted God’s goodness. This message challenges young and old alike to stay rooted in Scripture, connected to the church, and committed to finishing the race of faith with endurance.
I Will: The Seven Promises of God - 2026/05/24 - Video
This sermon begins with an illustration about a basketball player who suddenly “caught fire,” becoming unstoppable once he stopped overthinking and simply let his gift take over. The message uses this picture to show how God calls His people to step aside and let Him work, especially when obedience seems to make life harder. In Exodus 6–7, Moses is discouraged because following God has intensified Israel’s suffering. God responds not by explaining the circumstances but by revealing His identity: “I am the LORD.” The sermon highlights seven powerful “I will” promises God gives—He will bring Israel out, deliver them, redeem them, take them as His people, be their God, bring them into the land, and give it to them. These promises emphasize that redemption, covenant, and deliverance are God’s work, not Moses’ strength.
I Will: The Seven Promises of God - 2026/05/24 - Audio
This sermon begins with an illustration about a basketball player who suddenly “caught fire,” becoming unstoppable once he stopped overthinking and simply let his gift take over. The message uses this picture to show how God calls His people to step aside and let Him work, especially when obedience seems to make life harder. In Exodus 6–7, Moses is discouraged because following God has intensified Israel’s suffering. God responds not by explaining the circumstances but by revealing His identity: “I am the LORD.” The sermon highlights seven powerful “I will” promises God gives—He will bring Israel out, deliver them, redeem them, take them as His people, be their God, bring them into the land, and give it to them. These promises emphasize that redemption, covenant, and deliverance are God’s work, not Moses’ strength.
Pentecost 2026- 2026/05/17 - Video
The sermon teaches that Pentecost is part of God’s larger prophetic calendar revealed in the biblical feasts. The spring feasts—Passover, Unleavened Bread, and Firstfruits—were all fulfilled in Jesus’ first coming: He is the Passover Lamb whose blood saves, the sinless One represented by Unleavened Bread, and the risen Firstfruits guaranteeing a future resurrection harvest. Pentecost, originally the Feast of Weeks, was fulfilled in Acts 2 when the Holy Spirit descended with wind and fire, empowering the disciples to speak in other languages and bringing 3,000 people to salvation. The pastor emphasizes that Pentecost marks the beginning of the Spirit‑empowered “harvest season,” and the church today still lives in that season—called to rely on the Spirit, not human strength, to reach people with the gospel. The message then looks forward to the fall feasts, which remain unfulfilled and point to Christ’s second coming. The Feast of Trumpets foreshadows the return of Christ; the Day of Atonement points to Israel’s future recognition of the Messiah; and the Feast of Tabernacles anticipates God dwelling with His people forever. While acknowledging different theological views about Israel and end‑times events, the sermon encourages humility and focuses on the certainty that Jesus will fulfill the remaining feasts just as precisely as He fulfilled the first ones. The overall call is for believers to live with urgency, empowered by the Holy Spirit, participating in the ongoing harvest until Christ returns.
Pentecost 2026- 2026/05/17 - Audio
The sermon teaches that Pentecost is part of God’s larger prophetic calendar revealed in the biblical feasts. The spring feasts—Passover, Unleavened Bread, and Firstfruits—were all fulfilled in Jesus’ first coming: He is the Passover Lamb whose blood saves, the sinless One represented by Unleavened Bread, and the risen Firstfruits guaranteeing a future resurrection harvest. Pentecost, originally the Feast of Weeks, was fulfilled in Acts 2 when the Holy Spirit descended with wind and fire, empowering the disciples to speak in other languages and bringing 3,000 people to salvation. The pastor emphasizes that Pentecost marks the beginning of the Spirit‑empowered “harvest season,” and the church today still lives in that season—called to rely on the Spirit, not human strength, to reach people with the gospel. The message then looks forward to the fall feasts, which remain unfulfilled and point to Christ’s second coming. The Feast of Trumpets foreshadows the return of Christ; the Day of Atonement points to Israel’s future recognition of the Messiah; and the Feast of Tabernacles anticipates God dwelling with His people forever. While acknowledging different theological views about Israel and end‑times events, the sermon encourages humility and focuses on the certainty that Jesus will fulfill the remaining feasts just as precisely as He fulfilled the first ones. The overall call is for believers to live with urgency, empowered by the Holy Spirit, participating in the ongoing harvest until Christ returns.
When The Rubber Meets The Road - 2026/05/10 - Video
A powerful message on the father‑heart of God and the importance of wholehearted obedience. Using Moses’ journey in Exodus 4, the sermon shows how God calls His people into mission but also confronts areas of hidden or neglected disobedience. Through the dramatic moment where God seeks to put Moses to death—and Zipporah intervenes—we see both God’s holiness and His mercy. The sermon invites believers to embrace their identity as God’s children, to trust His discipline, and to walk faithfully in every area of life as sons and daughters who are deeply loved.
When The Rubber Meets The Road - 2026/05/10 - Audio
A powerful message on the father‑heart of God and the importance of wholehearted obedience. Using Moses’ journey in Exodus 4, the sermon shows how God calls His people into mission but also confronts areas of hidden or neglected disobedience. Through the dramatic moment where God seeks to put Moses to death—and Zipporah intervenes—we see both God’s holiness and His mercy. The sermon invites believers to embrace their identity as God’s children, to trust His discipline, and to walk faithfully in every area of life as sons and daughters who are deeply loved.