Packinghouse Sermon Archives
Romans 10:16-21 | Pastor Ed Romans 10:13–21—“Beautiful Feet.” Pastor ties Paul's gospel chain together: God sends; we preach; people hear; they believe; they call—and “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” He hands the baton to us: “You are the preacher.” God chose people—not angels—to carry this news because forgiven people can actually describe forgiveness. “Faith comes by hearing,” so take the message across the room, the street, the campus; that's when your feet are beautiful to God. Creation already shouts that He's real; some will still resist, but grace keeps reaching. The invitation lands personally: believe, call, be saved. It's not about perfect technique or perfect people—it's about an obedient step. Heaven's favorite word here is “whoever,” and today that means you. Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from August 24, 2025. - Greg Opean - Sunday, August 24, 2025
Romans 10:16-21 | Pastor Rick In 1 Samuel 16, God closes Saul's chapter and sends Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint David—the kid Jesse didn't even bring in from the sheep. Heaven's hiring isn't about height or résumés; God looks at hearts. Samuel obeys while afraid, taking the next step God gives—not a full blueprint. Where He guides, He provides. Ordinary faithfulness becomes the launchpad for extraordinary calling as the Spirit comes upon David to lead. Be faithful in small things, brave in uncertain things, and expect surprises—God moves past appearances, writes the story, and He has the last word. Packinghouse's Wednesday night worship service from August 20, 2025. - Rick Cornejo - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
2 Peter 3:8-17 | Dan Finfrock Living In a Hostile World Peter shepherds a persecuted church toward a distinct way of life in a hostile world: cultivate unity and compassion; refuse retaliation and choose blessing; bridle the tongue, pursue peace, and trust God's justice; set Christ apart in your heart and stand courageous; be ready to give a gentle, respectful reason for your hope; and keep a clear conscience so your conduct shames slander. Suffering for doing good becomes a witness when Christ is Lord in our hearts. “God isn't looking for superstars—He's looking for people who say, ‘Lord, here I am. Use me.'” Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from August 17, 2025. - Sunday, August 17, 2025
Genesis 9 | Pastor Greg God restarts humanity with a blessing and a calling: “be fruitful and multiply,” steward creation, and honor the sacredness of life. He widens the diet yet commands reverence for blood—“for the life…is in the blood”—foreshadowing Christ's reconciling sacrifice. The rainbow seals His covenant, inviting fearful hearts to move forward: “You can leave the safety net of the ark and venture out.” Noah's stumble and his sons' responses draw a line between exposing shame and covering in love. This passage shapes a people who value every life made in God's image, practice mercy over mockery, and step into God's world as faithful stewards under His promise. Packinghouse's Wednesday night worship service from August 13, 2025. - Greg Opean - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
We kick off 2 Peter with a practical, hope-filled look at what real Christian growth looks like. Peter opens by calling Jesus “our God and Savior,” then prays that grace and peace would be multiplied to us “in the knowledge” (epignosis—lived, experiential knowing) of the Lord. From there, we learn that God's divine power has already given us everything we need for life and godliness and has loaded us with “exceedingly great and precious promises” so we can share in His nature and escape the world's corruption. In response, Peter calls us to make every effort—adding to faith: virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. This message unpacks grace vs. effort (not to be saved, but because we are), how to grow on purpose, and why keeping our eyes on Jesus keeps us from being unfruitful or forgetful of what He's done. Includes a closing invitation to trust Christ. Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from August 10, 2025. - Rick Cornejo - Sunday, August 10, 2025
In Acts 2, Peter answers “What is this?” by opening Joel and the Psalms: Jesus is crucified, risen, and Lord, and the promised Spirit is poured out. The gifts are for reaching people—Word-anchored, self-controlled, and fueled by love—not hype. “Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved”: repent (change your mind), be baptized, and receive power to witness. Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from August 10, 2025. - Greg Opean - Sunday, August 10, 2025
1 Peter 5:8-14 | Pastor Rick Pastor Rick wraps up his series on 1 Peter by reminding believers that the Christian life is a battle not against flesh and blood but against unseen spiritual forces. Drawing on Peter's call to “be sober, be vigilant,” he outlines how the devil prowls like a “roaring lion” seeking to derail our faith—and shows us how to stand firm with the armor of God, clear self-talk seasoned by Scripture, and a fixed gaze on our eternal hope in Christ. Far from leaving us to fight alone, Peter points us back to the “God of all grace” who promises to perfect, strengthen and settle us through every trial. In this message, Pastor Rick invites listeners to resist fear and doubt, cling to the unshakable foundation of Jesus, and lift up worship to the One who holds the ultimate dominion and know that Jesus has the last word. Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from August 3, 2025. - Rick Cornejo - Monday, August 4, 2025
Romans 9:1-8 | Pastor Ed In this message Pastor Rick explores Romans 9 by tracing five “tipping points” in God's unfolding plan—Abraham's call, Isaac's birth, Jacob's chosen role, Pharaoh's hardened heart and, ultimately, the coming of Christ. Each example shows that God's promises rest not on human effort, heritage or merit but on His sovereign mercy and purpose. The heart of the sermon invites us to stop relying on our own righteousness, to trust God's gracious calling, and to build our lives on the unshakable foundation of Jesus, through whom the promise is open to all who believe. Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from August 3, 2025. - Ed Rea - Monday, August 4, 2025
In this closing message on 1 Peter, Pastor Rick challenges church leaders and all believers to follow Christ's example of humble, servant‑hearted leadership. Drawing from 1 Peter 5:1–7, he urges “elders” (anyone in a place of influence) to shepherd God's people willingly and eagerly—never lording it over them but leading by example. He then calls everyone, young and old, to “clothe” themselves in humility, submitting to one another under God's mighty hand. Casting our anxieties on the One who cares for us, we learn to trade pride for trust and to await the “crown of glory” that Christ, our chief Shepherd, promises to all who faithfully follow him. Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from July 27, 2025. - Rick Cornejo - Sunday, July 27, 2025
In this message Pastor Ed unpacks Roman 8:28–39, showing how “all things work together for good” for everyone who loves God. He traces Paul's chain of grace—calling, justification, and future glorification—revealing that nothing, not even death or hardship, can separate believers from Christ's love. Along the way he tackles the tension between human free will and divine sovereignty, explains the promise of our final “adoption” as God's children, and offers a powerful illustration of unbreakable love. Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from July 27, 2025. - Ed Rea - Sunday, July 27, 2025
In this sermon the pastor walks us through Genesis 1–4—creation, the fall, Cain and Abel's tragedy and the godly line of Seth—then turns to Genesis 5 as the genealogy from Adam to Noah. He highlights the recurring “and he died” to underscore how sin brought mortality into the world, with Enoch alone “taken” by God as a foreshadow of resurrection. He surveys several explanations for the unusually long lifespans—perfect pre‑Flood genetics, a different environment, symbolic numbering or dynastic lines—while honestly admitting that the Bible's own intent isn't yet fully clear to him. Finally, he unveils a hidden message woven into the patriarchs' names: “man appointed to mortal sorrow, but the blessed God shall come down, teaching, and his death shall bring strong rest,” pointing us forward to Christ's coming comfort and redemption. Packinghouse's Wednesday night worship service from July 23, 2025. - Greg Opean - Wednesday, July 23, 2025
1 Peter 4:12-19 | Pastor Rick In this message, Pastor Rick opens by thanking the church for their support of Vacation Bible School and announcing a baptism service on August 24, then turns to 1 Peter 4:12–19 to teach that as God's beloved we're not exempt from trials but are instead refined by them—much like fire shapes a ring. Using examples from David to Ruth to Jesus, he shows that suffering unites us with Christ and with one another, and that rejoicing in trials isn't a fake optimism but a present, active command rooted in the presence of Christ (not the absence of pain). He reminds us that our future glory in Him gives us confident hope now, warns against suffering for sin or selfishness, and encourages us to trust the Holy Spirit's unfailing power in every hardship. Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from July 20, 2025. - Rick Cornejo - Sunday, July 20, 2025
Pastor Greg begins by grounding Acts 2 in Israel's Festival calendar: Jesus was crucified on Passover, laid in the tomb during Unleavened Bread, raised on Firstfruits, and fifty days later—the Feast of Pentecost—the promised Holy Spirit was poured out. He highlights that Jesus told His disciples to “wait” in unified, prayerful expectation for this power from on high.When Pentecost “fully came,” they experienced the sound of a rushing wind and saw tongues of fire resting on each believer, enabling them to speak in languages they'd never learned. Pastor Greg teaches that spiritual gifts—especially tongues—are given for personal strengthening and for building up the body in love, not for selfish display, and that corporate gatherings must be marked by unity, order, and mutual consideration.Finally, Peter stands filled with the Spirit, quotes Joel's prophecy (Joel 2:28–32) to explain what's happening, and calls the crowd to repentance with these words: “Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” The sermon closes with an invitation to receive Christ's finished work and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from July 20, 2025. - Greg Opean - Sunday, July 20, 2025
In this message Pastor Greg unpacks Genesis chapter 4, taking us from the first mention of sex in Scripture through the tragic account of Cain and Abel. He contrasts Abel's faith‑filled offering (Hebrews 11:4) with Cain's self‑willed sacrifice, exposing how pride and unchecked anger lead to sin's devastating fallout—even the first murder. Examining Cain's curse, the mark of mercy, and the birth of two rival lineages, Pastor Greg reveals the cascading consequences of calling our own shots. Ultimately, he points us to Christ—the true Lamb of God—whose way of humble obedience restores us to fellowship with our Creator. Packinghouse's Wednesday night worship service from July 16, 2025. - Greg Opean - Wednesday, July 16, 2025
1 Peter 4:7–11 | Pastor Rick Living with the End in Sight: Love, Serve, and Glorify God In this message from 1 Peter 4, Pastor Rick calls us to live intentionally in light of eternity. Peter's instructions to the early church — to pray seriously, love one another deeply, and serve with our God-given gifts — are just as vital for us today. Pastor Rick reminds us that real ministry happens when God's resources flow through loving people to meet real needs, all for His glory. We're encouraged to forgive, to be hospitable without grumbling, and to steward the unique gifts God has given each of us. As we stay anchored in prayer and pour out His love to others, God is glorified and His kingdom is built through our lives. - Rick Cornejo - Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Romans 8:12–27 | Pastor Ed Adopted In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Ed unpacks the incredible reality of our adoption as sons and daughters of God. We are no longer slaves to fear, but can now cry out, Abba, Father, knowing we are fully accepted and deeply loved. Pastor Ed explores what it means to live led by the Spirit, to put to death the deeds of the flesh, and to walk in the new life God gives us. He reminds us that all creation is groaning for redemption, and we too groan as we eagerly wait for our new, glorified bodies. - Ed Rea - Monday, July 14, 2025
The Fall and the Love That Calls Us Out In this deep study of Genesis 3, Pastor Rick unpacks the story of humanity's fall — the original “Breaking Bad” moment in Scripture. We see how sin shattered the innocence of Adam and Eve, introduced shame and blame, and brought deep brokenness into every part of life and relationships. But even in the middle of judgment, God's grace shines. Pastor Rick highlights God's immediate plan of redemption through the promised seed — a prophecy of Jesus, who would crush the serpent's head and set us free. We are invited to come out of hiding, lay down our shame and self-made coverings, and receive God's love and forgiveness. Instead of judging others and ourselves, we are called to rest in the finished work of Christ and walk in His grace. - Greg Opean - Monday, July 14, 2025
1 Peter 4:1–11| Pastor Rick Living for God's Will In this teaching from 1 Peter 4, Pastor Rick challenges us to live the rest of our lives with eternity in mind, no longer for human desires but for the will of God. Through Christ's suffering, we see His unwavering love and purpose — a mindset we're called to adopt. Pastor Rick encourages us to arm ourselves with this same attitude, choosing to live for Jesus even when it means being misunderstood or facing hardship. He reminds us that our time is limited and precious — like a daily deposit we can't save up — and urges us to invest it in what truly matters: God's will and His people. - Rick Cornejo - Sunday, July 6, 2025
Romans 8:1–11 | Pastor Ed No Condemnation In this powerful study from Romans 8, Pastor Ed unpacks one of the most freeing truths in Scripture: there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. We learn that through Jesus, we are justified (“just as if we'd never sinned”), sanctified (set apart and changed over time), and one day glorified—given new resurrection bodies. Pastor Ed explains how walking in the Spirit, rather than the flesh, brings true freedom and life. The Holy Spirit empowers us to live the life God designed for us, changing our desires and giving us the strength to love God and others. - Ed Rea - Sunday, July 6, 2025
Genesis 3:1-15 | Pastor Greg The Beginning of Everything—and the Lie In this deep dive into Genesis chapters 2 and 3, Pastor Greg explores the beauty and innocence of creation—and the devastating moment everything changed. We see God's design for marriage, the oneness and trust between Adam and Eve, and the unbroken fellowship they shared with God. But into that perfect garden entered the serpent, bringing the lie that God could not be trusted. Pastor Greg unpacks what it meant for Adam and Eve to “eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil,” the subtlety of the enemy's deception, and the tragic birth of shame and hiding. Yet even in the moment of humanity's fall, God immediately begins to reveal His plan to redeem and restore through Jesus Christ—the One who would crush the serpent's head. This teaching invites us to come out of hiding, trust in God's love, and find true freedom in Christ. - Greg Opean - Wednesday, July 2, 2025
1 Peter 3:18–22 | Pastor Rick Christ Suffered, Christ Substituted, Christ Saved In this encouraging message from 1 Peter 3:18–22, Pastor Rick unpacks a powerful, concise verse that captures the heart of the gospel: “Christ suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God.” We see Christ's suffering, His substitution for us, and His saving work — all accomplished through His death and resurrection. Pastor Rick also addresses the debated passage about Jesus preaching to the spirits in prison, reminding us that no matter the details, Christ is always victorious, even in death and in the darkest places. This passage highlights God's patience, our need for grace, and the power of Christ's resurrection. Baptism is explored as an outward declaration of an inward transformation, not what saves us but what boldly displays our faith. Above all, we're reminded that Jesus is not distant from our suffering — He reigns, He is with us, and He draws us toward Him in every season. Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from June 29, 2025 - Rick Cornejo - Sunday, June 29, 2025
Acts 1:8–26 | Pastor Greg Just Wait? In this message from Acts 1:12–26, Pastor Greg unpacks the importance of waiting on God rather than moving ahead in our own strength. After Jesus' resurrection and before the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the disciples were given a simple command: wait. But as Pastor Greg highlights, Peter, ever impulsive, took matters into his own hands by leading the group to choose a twelfth apostle by casting lots. Through Peter's example, we see our own temptation to “help God out” instead of trusting His timing. The message contrasts the patience God calls us to with our tendency to act in haste and force outcomes. Pastor Greg explores the idea that true spiritual power and direction come not from our plans but through the empowering of the Holy Spirit. To trust that: God is good. He knows what He's doing. He is always right on time. - Greg Opean - Sunday, June 29, 2025
Genesis 2:19–25 | Pastor Greg Designed for Relationship In this final section of Genesis 2, Pastor Greg unpacks God's design for humanity through the lens of relationship, vocation, and worship. As the account of creation narrows from a cosmic view to the garden of Eden, we're reminded that God made humans as body, soul, and spirit — uniquely set apart from the animal kingdom with the capacity to know and connect with Him. Pastor Greg explores how God placed Adam in the garden with a calling to both steward creation and guard the center — a place of worship where God's presence and authority belong. God's command not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil wasn't arbitrary; it was a boundary for trust and dependence. Then, in a moment of divine compassion and purpose, God creates Eve — not from Adam's head or feet, but from his side — signifying partnership, equality, and mutual purpose. This passage lays the foundation for marriage and relational wholeness: two complementary people, bearing the image of God together. Even before sin entered the world, we see that waiting, longing, and work were part of God's good design — each pointing toward a deeper fulfillment in Him. - Greg Opean - Wednesday, June 25, 2025
1 Peter 3:13–17 | Pastor Rick The Courage to Stand Pastor Rick continues through 1 Peter as we are reminded that following Christ does not guarantee a life free of suffering. Instead, believers are called to sanctify Christ as Lord in their hearts, anchoring their hope in Him even when facing fear, persecution, or opposition. The early church faced intense trials under Nero's reign, yet Peter encourages them — and us — to live with confidence, knowing that God sees, blesses, and strengthens those who suffer for doing good. As we set Christ apart in our hearts, we are called to be ready to gently and respectfully share the hope we have with others. Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from June 22, 2025. - Rick - Sunday, June 22, 2025
Romans 7:9–25 | Pastor Ed What I Will To Do, That I Do Not In Romans 7, Pastor Ed walks through Paul's deeply personal reflection on the inner battle every believer faces. Paul describes how the law, while holy and good, exposes our sinful nature and reveals our inability to overcome sin by our own strength. Even with the desire to do right, believers often find themselves trapped by the weakness of the flesh. Pastor Ed illustrates this daily struggle with temptation and the insufficiency of willpower alone. The chapter closes with Paul's cry of frustration—“Who will deliver me from this body of death?”—immediately answered by the hope found in Jesus Christ. Victory comes not through self-effort, but through the grace and power of Christ working in us. - Ed Rea - Sunday, June 22, 2025
Genesis 2:1–15 | Pastor Greg The Design of Rest and Relationship In Genesis 2, Pastor Greg explores God's intentional design for both creation and humanity. While Genesis 1 gives the chronology of creation, chapter 2 shifts focus to humanity as the crown of God's work. God establishes the pattern of work and rest, not because He needs rest, but to model a rhythm for our flourishing. Pastor Greg also unpacks the distinction between mankind and animals, highlighting that while both have souls (nefesh), only humans were uniquely given the "breath of life" — a spiritual connection to God. As God forms Adam and places him in the garden, we see God's calling for humanity: stewardship of both the animal kingdom and the environment. The passage closes with God's creation of Eve as a "helper comparable" to Adam—equal but distinct, designed for unity through complementary differences. - Greg Opean - Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Romans | Pastor Ed Whose Slave Are You? In this message from Romans 6–7, Pastor Ed unpacks the radical transformation that happens when we surrender to Jesus: we are no longer slaves to sin, but slaves to righteousness. Paul challenges us to consider who we're truly obeying—and reminds us that following Christ isn't about religious rule-keeping, but a new way of living empowered by grace. This passage shows the difference between justification and sanctification, the struggle with our old nature, and the freedom found in becoming a “slave to rightness.” The gospel doesn't just forgive us—it reshapes our desires from the inside out. Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from June 15, 2025. - Ed Rea - Monday, June 16, 2025
Genesis 1:6-25 | Pastor Greg Created to know the Creator In this message from Genesis 1, Pastor Greg reminds us that while the age of the earth is an interesting topic, it's not the point of the passage—or of our faith. Whether someone leans young earth or old earth, the essential truth remains the same: God created everything, and our salvation rests in Jesus Christ. Greg explores how Scripture and nature both declare God's glory, and why we should approach non-essential issues with humility and grace. The focus isn't on debating theories—it's on knowing the Creator and trusting His Word. Packinghouse's Wednesday night worship service from June 04, 2025. - Greg Opean - Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Genesis 1:6-25 | Pastor Greg Created to know the Creator In this message from Genesis 1, Pastor Greg reminds us that while the age of the earth is an interesting topic, it's not the point of the passage—or of our faith. Whether someone leans young earth or old earth, the essential truth remains the same: God created everything, and our salvation rests in Jesus Christ. Greg explores how Scripture and nature both declare God's glory, and why we should approach non-essential issues with humility and grace. The focus isn't on debating theories—it's on knowing the Creator and trusting His Word. Packinghouse's Wednesday night worship service from June 04, 2025. - Greg Opean - Wednesday, June 4, 2025
1 Peter 3:1-12 | Pastor Rick God's Blueprint for Marriage In this message from 1 Peter 3:1–7, Pastor Rick unpacks one of the most challenging and misunderstood topics in the Bible: submission in marriage. With humor, honesty, and biblical clarity, he walks through God's design for husbands and wives—not as a hierarchy of control, but as a partnership of mutual honor rooted in Christ. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and even surprising statistics, Pastor Rick challenges both men and women to embrace their roles not for dominance, but for discipleship. In a world where marriage is often broken, God offers a blueprint for restoration—and it starts with surrender to His Word. Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from June 1, 2025. - Rick - Sunday, June 1, 2025
Sanctification - God's Not Through With You Yet Romans 6 confronts a crucial question: if grace abounds where sin increases, should we keep sinning? Paul's answer is a resounding no. In this message, Pastor Ed unpacks what it means to be united with Christ—dead to sin and raised to walk in newness of life. Through the imagery of baptism, he shows that sanctification is a lifelong process: we're no longer comfortable in sin because we've been changed. We may still stumble, but we are not the same. God's grace not only forgives, it transforms. And even when we feel like we've failed, we can say with confidence: “God is not through with me yet.” Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from June 1, 2025. - Ed Rea - Sunday, June 1, 2025
1 Peter 3:1-12 | Pastor Rick God's Blueprint for Marriage In this message from 1 Peter 3:1–7, Pastor Rick unpacks one of the most challenging and misunderstood topics in the Bible: submission in marriage. With humor, honesty, and biblical clarity, he walks through God's design for husbands and wives—not as a hierarchy of control, but as a partnership of mutual honor rooted in Christ. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and even surprising statistics, Pastor Rick challenges both men and women to embrace their roles not for dominance, but for discipleship. In a world where marriage is often broken, God offers a blueprint for restoration—and it starts with surrender to His Word. Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from June 1, 2025. - Rick - Sunday, June 1, 2025
Sanctification - God's Not Through With You Yet Romans 6 confronts a crucial question: if grace abounds where sin increases, should we keep sinning? Paul's answer is a resounding no. In this message, Pastor Ed unpacks what it means to be united with Christ—dead to sin and raised to walk in newness of life. Through the imagery of baptism, he shows that sanctification is a lifelong process: we're no longer comfortable in sin because we've been changed. We may still stumble, but we are not the same. God's grace not only forgives, it transforms. And even when we feel like we've failed, we can say with confidence: “God is not through with me yet.” Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from June 1, 2025. - Ed Rea - Sunday, June 1, 2025
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