Spencerville Church

As we contemplate what God has given us (everything) we must consider the concept of grace. What is grace? It's been described as "unmerited favor." Something that prefigures a love so good, so pure, that there's nothing we can do to earn it. It's given freely. It's the best possible news, and this week, Pastor Matthew Piersanti tells us why.

What would you be willing to give up to follow Jesus? Is it worth it? In Luke 14:25-33, Jesus says if any person comes to me and hates not his father or mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters and even their own life, they are not worthy to be my disciple. We invite you to join us this Sabbath as Pastor Crystal E. Ward shares why discipleship with Jesus is the best decision you could ever make.

Some of us have been blessed with great Dads and, unfortunately, some with Dads who aren't so great. No matter which category we find ourselves in, we're all in need of adoption by a perfect Father. Let's celebrate our good good Father and the eternal freedom from sin that His love affords! Worship along with us as Pastor Chad shares a message titled "A Perfect Father."

The pursuit of happiness is often tied with the pursuit of riches and power in modern culture. Yet, the Bible presents a different message entirely regarding happiness which is uniquely tied to the mission of Jesus. Listen as Pastor Matthew Piersanti uncovers how happiness is best pursued from the perspective of Jesus.

School's out and summer is here! We're pleased to welcome back Pastor Kandace Zollman to the pulpit as she shares a message titled, "Common Sense, or God Sense?" Over the next few weeks, many from our pastoral team will be traveling to church meetings and taking some much-needed vacation time. We solicit your prayers and ask that you will also pray that Pastor Kandace's message will reach those God needs it to reach. We're grateful that you've chosen to spend your worship time with us and pray that God blesses you today, this weekend, and in the week ahead!

When we hear a "bad take" on the internet, or see someone blow up an opposing political position, our tendency is to want to add fuel to the file—to pile on. But is this the right move even if the person is in the wrong? In a message from the short Old Testament book of Obadiah, Pastor Chad Stuart shares why it's not only beneficial, but Godly to hold our tongues.

Have you wondered how the Gospels were written with such care that they can speak broadly to many different people groups over many centuries? And yet, they also seem to address specific sub-groups to show them they're divinely seen? One Gospel book especially demonstrates Jesus's value of women, which is what we'll be looking at this week. Listen in as Pastor Chad Stuart shares a special message on that will be especially relevant for women and mothers, but hang with us, guys, it will be relevant to you as well!

If there's a single word that's become a mainstay in communication since the onset of the pandemic, it's the word "unprecedented." You don't have to look far to find many "unprecedented" problems in the world; issues of famine, war, environmental disasters, and yes, pandemics. But are these events really without precedent? Listen as Pastor Chad Stuart shares a stand-alone message titled "Is it Really Unprecedented?

There are times, as followers of Christ, when we may experience an emptiness or a lack of purpose in our lives. In this week’s message, Pastor Matthew Piersanti looks at the creation story in Genesis 1. Can the creation narrative help us as we search for deeper meaning as disciples of Jesus?

In our sinful, less-than-perfect world, every person lives under a curse. We’re all trying, in a variety of ways, to overcome the effects of this curse—unsuccessfully—on our own. Jesus’ journey down the Emmaus road on resurrection day provides the answer to overcoming the curse. What is it? Listen as Pastor Chad shares the final message in our four-part series on the Road to Easter.

Jesus told His followers to take up their cross and follow Him. This week Pastor Chad reminds us that when we bend down to pick up our cross, to make sure we don’t pick up the wrong one. Listen to the message from April 9, 2022, as Pastor Chad continues his series on the Road to Easter with a message titled, "Via Dolorosa."

As Jesus walked the road to Jerusalem He sees the sin of the people He loves and the conscious choice that they're making to reject Him. Though He has every right to be angry, there is only love in His heartbreak as He weeps for the people of the city. The evidence with which we're presented is much the same as that of the people of Jerusalem. We've been offered the same choice. Will we choose correctly? What future will we move toward?

In the person of Jesus, we find an exemplary life leading to the sacrifice that made a way for our eternal salvation. Amazingly, He did both with the humility of a servant while holding the power of a King. There is no better example because the humble heart of Jesus IS the Gospel.

After constantly adjusting for several years due to the pandemic (as well as many other factors), many of us are running on empty. What has you feeling empty? Is it work? Family life? Personal factors? What will it take to get us recharged? Where can you find a sure source of power to draw from? Pastor Kandace Zollman will share a critically important message for those of us who find ourselves feeling a little flat.

Join Pastor Matthew Piersanti as he takes a closer look at the older brother in the story of the prodigal son this Sabbath. Last week, Pastor Chad began this two-part series with a look at the younger brother, the so-called "prodigal," from a different and surprising point of view. This week, Pastor Matthew will follow up with a message looking at the older brother from Luke 15:25-33.

Prodigals aren’t who you think they are. So who are they? Join Pastors Chad Stuart and Matthew Piersanti as they take a closer look at the two brothers in the story of the prodigal son over the next two Sabbaths. This week, Pastor Chad begins with a look at the younger brother, the so-called "prodigal," from a different and surprising point of view.

It's tempting to think that the topic of stewardship is only about money. However, as we've seen over the past few weeks, the concept of stewardship applies to almost every aspect of our lives. We've examined the stewardship of time, the stewardship of talent, and this week, we'll close our three-part series with a message on the stewardship of financial resources. God's call to give isn’t always immediate. Sometimes He begins by calling us to prepare our hearts, then wait.

When the Bible speaks of talents, it's referring to anything in your life that can be used to share Jesus and His Gospel message. What are your talents? How are you using them? How would you like to use them? This week, Pastor Chad will remind us that sharing Jesus is less about the how and more about our willingness to share. Make sure to stay to the end to hear a powerful story and a challenge from a special guest!

There are few phrases heard more often in casual conversation than "I don't have time!" But is it really true? After all, each of us receives 24 hours each day—and 168 hours a week should be more than enough if we know how to make good use of it. Do we? In this three-part series titled "Good Steward," Pastor Chad will look at the ways that Christians should use their resources to bring honor to God, and in service to those around us.

What if a sentence written 2000 years ago was guaranteed to positively impact the relationships within our community? Would you read and apply it to your life? What if it served as a lens through which we could view the stories of the people we sit next to you in church, as well as the unseen faces of our virtual church community. Listen as Pastor Chad Stuart shares a message titled "Burden Bearers and Their Stories."