Faith Covenant Church- Sumner, WA

In Isaiah 50, the obedient Servant models an awakened ear before an instructed tongue, reminding us that the word that sustains the weary is formed through listening, not reacting. Consider where God may be asking you to listen longer, respond slower, and choose costly obedience over comfort so that faithfulness can take root in your everyday relationships.

The Called ServantIn Isaiah 42, we see that the Servant's identity begins not with striving, but with God's pleasure, and that true justice is carried out with gentleness, not hostility or revenge. As we remember that waiting is often preparation, not abandonment, we're invited to rest in our calling, endure with hope, and resist settling for maintenance when God is calling us to mission.

In Isaiah 40, we're reminded that God is making a way where we cannot yet see one, and that His promise is not built on human strength but on His faithful presence with His people. As we move from self-reliance to trust, we discover that true hope is found not in knowing about God, but in knowing Him and waiting on His renewing strength.

Explore how money can quietly compete for our trust and affection, revealing what our hearts truly rely on. Jesus invites us into a different way of living, where generosity reshapes our hearts and reflects the generous heart of God.

We recognize that we are in a Kairos moment as a church - a sacred time to slow down and pay attention to what God may be doing among us. Pastor Kurt shares God stories that help us see where God has been at work and invites us to respond with discernment and faithfulness.

Wholehearted stewardship calls us to pursue excellence without falling into perfectionism. God works through faithful perseverance, not flawless performance, as we offer our lives wholeheartedly to Him.

God has placed gifts in your life - not for personal status, but for mutual ministry. Explore what it means to discover, develop, and deploy our gifts faithfully so the life of Christ can flow through us for the good of others.

Sabbath is more than a day off, it's a God-given rhythm that protects us from burnout and reminds us that our worth is not found in what we do. Explore what it means to stop, rest, delight, and worship, and find the kind of rest our souls truly long for.

We long for a heart made whole, yet often live with divided priorities and disintegrated lives. In this message, we're invited to live wholeheartedly by recognizing our lives belong to God and learning to steward our time and attention with wisdom.

Jesus shows us what love looks like in action, especially in the story of the woman caught in adultery, where grace interrupts judgment. As we reflect this Advent, what rocks do we need to drop so we can love others the way Christ loves us?

Advent reminds us that God's peace doesn't arrive with force, but quietly works through ordinary people who are willing to follow His will. As we face sin, hurt, and the spiritual forces that seek to divide, we're invited to become people who bring Christ's restoring peace into the chaos around us.

Advent begins in the tension of love and lament, inviting us to tell the truth about our hurting world while holding onto hope that refuses to let go. As we wait for the Light who shines in the darkness, our very waiting becomes a witness that love will have the last word.

Shabach—the loud, fearless shout of praise that rises from a people who know God has already won. Even before the walls fall, we lift our voices together, declaring that God's faithfulness, not our obstacles, is the true story.

In this message inspired by the book Holy Roar by Chris Tomlin and Darren Whitehead, we explore Barak and Tehillah—praise that begins in humble trust and rises into the unique song only your soul can sing. Discover how worship becomes alive and transformative as God inhabits the praise of His people.

Cheerful giving begins with gratitude. When we recognize all that God has done, is doing, and has promised to do, our giving, of time, talent, and treasure, becomes an expression of joy and faith.

Explore faith-filled forms of praise: Zamar and Towdah - worshiping God through song and surrendering even in the hard places. Discover how true worship isn't about performance but participation, tuning our hearts to heaven's harmony and trusting God before the blessing comes.

Rediscover the power and purpose of praise. Learn how authentic praise, through words, actions, and posture, draws us closer to God and becomes a witness to His goodness.

The hiding place isn't a place of shame—it's where grace finds us and transforms us. From Psalm 32, we're reminded that God doesn't guide us through force but through relationship, shaping us with His loving eye. In Christ, we are found, forgiven, and formed into people of joy who follow His Spirit and share His song of deliverance with the world.

We often play hide and seek with God; trying to cover up, perform, or prove ourselves. But the one we once hid from now invites us to hide in Him, where grace, forgiveness, and true freedom begin.

We all play games that keep us from the life God intends for us. Psalm 32 helps us discover that true blessing and freedom aren't found in perfection, but in the grace and forgiveness that come from God.

In the final message of our We Believe series, we turn to the Holy Spirit—the One who reminds us the story isn't over but continues in us. God's Spirit unites us as the church (John 17:20–23), drawing us deeper into relationship and service. This message includes commissioning those who serve in our church and community .

At the heart of the Apostles' Creed, we declare: We believe in Jesus Christ. Our allegiance belongs to Him alone—our high priest and bridge to God—revealed through His love, grace, and resurrection power (1 Corinthians 15:3–6; Ephesians 1:20–22).

The Apostles' Creed is the heart of the Christian story, beginning with God as our Father - close, caring, and relational. What we believe about creation and our heavenly Father shapes the way we live, reminding us that even if earthly fathers fail, God never will (Psalm 103:13, Romans 8:15, Isaiah 40:28, Colossians 1:16).

Explore the Apostles' Creed and the unshakable truths that shape our identity and faith. “I believe” is the Christian's “I do” to God, reminding us that what we stand on when life feels uncertain is not just words, but the very foundation of our lives (Romans 10:9–10, Mark 9:24).

Our B.L.E.S.S. series concludes by focusing on the power of sharing our story and the courage it takes to do so. Evangelism isn't about perfect words—it's about authentically telling how Jesus has transformed our lives and trusting the Holy Spirit to work through those who we share with.

Jesus demonstrated true love by serving—washing His disciples' feet, and He called us to do the same. Acts 2 reminds us that serving one another with humility and generosity is at the heart of following Him.

How did Jesus use the table to serve, welcome, and point people to God? Sharing meals is more than food—it is hospitality, intimacy, and communion that remind us we are one body in Christ.

Kicking off our new B.L.E.S.S. series, we explore what it means to begin with prayer and listen with care in loving our neighbors. Through Scripture and practical tools, we learned how intentional listening opens the door for deeper relationships and sharing God's love.

In the final message of our Mission Possible series, we discover that God is the ultimate “Hineni” — the One who shows up first and says, “Here I am” to us. Through Jesus, we see God's relentless pursuit of us, and we're invited to reflect His presence by serving and showing love to others.

Pastor Emeritus, Steve Starr, shares his personal testimony of responding to God's call with a willing heart, saying, "Here I am." Reflecting on Isaiah, Jonah, and a devotion from the devotional, Experiencing God Day by Day by Henry Blackaby, he challenges us to surrender fully and trust the One who sends.

God reminds us in 1 Samuel 3, that He is still speaking—often through the young and willing. Are you ready to say “Here I am” before knowing all the details, and create space to hear His voice in the quiet?

How does God transforms ordinary people into extraordinary instruments of His mission? Learn how paying attention, drawing closer, and being open to transformation can help you respond to the burning bush moments in your life.

In the kickoff to our Mission Possible series, we explore the Hebrew word “Hineni,” meaning “Here I am,” and the life-changing posture of surrender it invites. Discover how saying “Hineni” can open your heart to God's mission and transform what feels impossible into mission possible.

In this follow-up message, Pastor Kurt challenges us to move from being sharpened to sharpening others. Mentoring is not about having all the answers. It is about being present, real, and intentional. You do not need a platform to make an impact—just a heart willing to invest in someone else.Key Quote: "A sharpened axe isn't a trophy. It's a tool."Discover how your story, your time, and your faith can shape someone else's future. Mentoring is one of the most lasting legacies you can leave.

This week we explored the power of mentoring in spiritual growth and leadership development. God often shapes us through intentional relationships. Where and how might He be sharpening you right now?

Join us as we celebrate what God has done at Faith Cov this year!

In the final message of our Practicing the Way series, we explore the ultimate reward of following Jesus—Jesus Himself. True life begins when we die to our false selves and come alive in the identity God created us to live, walking the way of the cross with Christ.

Looking for a life of deeper meaning and purpose? This week's message invites you to explore how love, in the Way of Jesus, becomes a “joyous burden” that transforms our everyday actions into a life of grace and abundance.

Explore the importance of doing what Jesus did, as highlighted in John 14:12. In a world seeking meaning, our actions reveal the reality of our relationship with Jesus, showing others that He is present and active through us.

In our Practicing the Way series, we explore how becoming more like Jesus is a slow, consistent process shaped by who we follow and what we prioritize. Who or what is forming you today, and how are you actively choosing to reflect Jesus in your life?

Our series Practicing the Way, inspired by John Mark Comer, invites us to become true apprentices of Jesus. If Jesus is the Way, then the practices we follow are not the goal themselves—but pathways to deeper connection with Him.

God speaks to each of us in ways we can receive, just as He did with the first disciples. In Thomas' doubt, he was honest about needing to hear from Jesus, and God met him there. Even when we can't see Him, Jesus still speaks to us in ways we can hear and believe.

Easter reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus still speaks powerfully today. It gives us rootedness in a greater story, union with Christ and one another, and deep hope that death and despair never have the final word.

We celebrate Palm Sunday, the triumphal entry of Jesus, with vibrant worship, waving palm branches and a powerful message from our guest pastor, Greg Yee, Superintendent of the PacNW Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.

Engage deeply with God through the themes of adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication.

Lynda Randolph wraps up our series this week. We complete our Life App: Real Tools for Real Life series with the Life App of Love—both the deep connection of philia love and the selfless sacrifice of agape love. Grounded in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, we're reminded that true love means loving God fully and loving others well.

In our Life App series, we explore the Life App of Mutual Affection—brotherly kindness expressed through both feeling and action. Discover how building genuine connection takes proximity, time, and a willingness to understand and extend grace to one another.

Discover what it truly means to live a life of godliness—not about perfection or religiosity, but reflecting God's character in our relationships. This message explores John 13:1-7 and how godliness is choosing humility over pride, kindness over recognition, giving over receiving, and love over hate.

True self-control is rooted in love. Discover how God's love secures our identity, shapes our self-worth, and guides us to live with purpose in this week's Life App message.

Kristal Locke shares a message on perseverance. Perseverance is more than just pushing through—it's about naming our pain, releasing it, and staying committed to what truly matters. In this message, we reflect on Galatians 6:9 and explore how perseverance shapes our faith and daily lives.

In this message from our Life App series, we explore how true knowledge goes beyond information—it's about applying God's truth in our daily lives. Discover how faith and knowledge are intertwined, shaped by God's Word, His Spirit, relationships with others, and the beauty of His creation.