Packinghouse Sermon Archives
Christmas Message | Pastor Rick Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from December 21, 2025 Christmas is the celebration of God keeping His promises: from Genesis 3:15's first whisper of a serpent-crushing Savior, to God's covenant with David (2 Samuel 7), to Isaiah's virgin sign and stump-of-Jesse hope, to Micah's surprising choice of little Bethlehem—all fulfilled in Jesus' birth (Luke 2). In a world that feels chaotic, God has been signaling “He's coming” for millennia, and when He arrived, He came humbly and accessibly—laid in a manger so anyone could draw near. Jesus' resurrection crowned His birth with history-bending significance, turning promises into a Person who gives life abundantly and anchors our hope. God still keeps promises to provide, guide, comfort, and be with us; He doesn't promise a life without hardship, but He does promise His faithful presence through it. The right response is the Magi's: seek Him, worship Him, and offer Him your whole life. If you're ready to close the gap, simply call on Jesus—salvation is a gift of grace received by faith. - Rick Cornejo - Sunday, December 21, 2025
Matthew 2:1–12 reminds us that truly wise people keep seeking Jesus until they find Him, even when the path is long, surprising, or humble. The Magi likely came from Persia, guided first by Scripture (Daniel, Numbers 24:17) and then by a God-given “star” that behaved more like the Old Testament pillar of fire—personal, precise, and faithful. Herod's fear contrasts with their worship; when they finally meet the Child—not in a palace but in a simple house—they fall down before Him and offer treasures that preach: gold for the King, frankincense for our Great High Priest, and myrrh for the Prophet who would suffer and save. God still leads seekers this way—through His Word, by His Spirit, to His Son—and obedience always ends in joy. - Ed Rea - Sunday, December 21, 2025
“The New is in the Old contained; the Old is in the New explained”—showing one continuous story that flows to Jesus. In Genesis 25, Abraham remarries Keturah and has six more sons, but the covenant and main inheritance go to Isaac while Ishmael is still blessed; Abraham dies “gathered to his people,” reminding us of life beyond the grave. Isaac and Rebekah wait twenty years for children, which drives them to prayer; God answers with twins who “struggle” in the womb, and He declares the older will serve the younger—showing God can choose anyone for His purposes. Esau lives for the moment and trades his birthright for stew, while Jacob schemes to get what God had already purposed—both are deeply flawed, and yet God still works through them. The takeaway: God's plan is steady across Scripture, His timing grows our faith, and He uses imperfect people to bring His salvation story to the world. Instead of asking, “Why me?” we ask, “Lord, what have You chosen me for?” - Greg Opean - Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Revelation 3:7-13 | Pastor Rick Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from December 14, 2025. Jesus' letter to Philadelphia reminds a small, pressured church that He is holy, true, and in charge—the One with the key of David who opens doors no one can shut and shuts doors no one can open. He sees their faithfulness, sets an “open door” before them (whether fresh ministry or sure entrance to His Kingdom), and promises that persecutors won't have the last word. The “synagogue of Satan” line targets a specific hostile group in their day, not the Jewish people as a whole; the real battle is spiritual, and Christ will vindicate His people. Because they've kept His word, Jesus will keep them—assuring protection from a coming global trial—and urges them to “hold fast” so they don't lose rewards (crowns), while their salvation remains secure. He promises overcomers a place like a pillar—stable, honored, never shaken—and a new name in God's New Jerusalem. The takeaway is simple: when life feels small or shaky, cling to the faithful Jesus who keeps His promises, opens the right doors, and anchors His people in love until He comes. - Rick Cornejo - Sunday, December 14, 2025
Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from December 14, 2025 Acts 5 teaches that the Spirit-empowered church in Jerusalem grew explosively because believers walked in honest grace and deep unity, not religious posturing. God removed hypocrisy (Ananias and Sapphira) to protect an authentic community, and as the church kept it real, multitudes were “added to the Lord,” miracles abounded, and even imperfect faith met God's mercy. True unity—centered on the core gospel, not secondary debates—became as powerful a witness as the healings themselves. Filled with love that drives out fear, the apostles showed bold yet gentle obedience, practicing civil disobedience only when forbidden to preach Christ. In contrast, jealous religious controllers resisted the gospel, revealing that religion without Jesus breeds control and anger, while the gospel frees, forgives, and calls us to keep dropping the mask and say yes to Him. - Greg Opean - Sunday, December 14, 2025
Genesis 24 | Pastor Greg Packinghouse's Wednesday night worship service from December 10, 2025 Genesis 24 models the gospel: the Father sends the Spirit (the unnamed servant) to woo a willing bride for the Son, highlighting that God values our consent and a heart of generous service like Rebecca's. We're led by God “on the way,” so faith looks like doing the next faithful duty while trusting Him to unfold the path. The Spirit is our “engagement ring” (Eph. 1), sealing us for a future union as we love Jesus now, sight unseen, on a sometimes bumpy journey home. The call is to keep saying “yes” to Jesus—leaving old attachments, following the Spirit's lead, and finding that His love brings real comfort and hope. - Greg Opean - Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Revelation 3:1-13 | Pastor Rick Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from December 7, 2025 In Revelation 3:1–6, Jesus speaks to Sardis—a church that looked alive but was empty inside—and reminds us that He cares more about spiritual reality than reputation. With all authority and the power of the Holy Spirit, He diagnoses the drift and gives the cure: “Be watchful, strengthen what remains.” Wake up to the danger, fan the spark back into flame, and return to what you received at first—remember, hold fast, and repent. Activity is not the same as life; motion is not maturity. Real change is His work in us. - Rick Cornejo - Sunday, December 7, 2025
Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from December 7, 2050. Romans 14:1-7 | Pastor Ed Romans 14 calls us to stop arguing over “doubtful things” and start receiving one another. Paul reminds the church that some feel free to eat anything, and others abstain; some set aside special days, and others treat every day alike. These are morally neutral matters—what counts is that each one lives unto the Lord with a clear conscience and thanksgiving. The strong and the weak are both “in the faith,” and God Himself is able to make each one stand. In Christ's new covenant, there is real freedom, but it's a freedom shaped by love, not by winning debates or policing each other's preferences. So the church must be more like a hospital than a courtroom: a place that welcomes the weary, tends the wounded, and refuses to weaponize convictions. We don't despise or judge over food, days, or customs; we honor the Lord, give thanks, and seek unity—not uniformity—for none of us lives to himself. This week's call is simple and searching: cherish gospel liberty, guard your brother's conscience, and let love lead. Live for the Lord, care for His people, and keep the main thing the main thing—Jesus, who receives us and teaches us how to receive one another. - Ed Rea - Sunday, December 7, 2025
Genesis 23 | Pastor Greg Packinghouse's Wednesday night worship service from December 2, 2025. In Genesis 23 we walk with Abraham through the death and burial of Sarah—“a princess” not only to her husband but to the people of promise. Abraham mourns, and Scripture dignifies his tears; grief is human and holy, yet it is not without hope. By purchasing the cave of Machpelah in Hebron, he plants a flag of faith in the very land God promised “forever” to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Even in sorrow, Abraham lives as a pilgrim looking for a city whose builder is God, trusting that God's covenant stands amid loss and questions. This chapter gently teaches us to face death with gospel realism: to weep, to talk about it, and then, in due time, to stand up and move forward. It calls us to order our lives wisely—making peace where we can, setting our house in order, rooting ourselves in community—and, most of all, to be ready to meet the Lord clothed in Christ's righteousness. Sarah's funeral becomes a doorway into hope: God keeps His promises, He meets us in our mourning, and He leads us on with purpose until the day He wipes away every tear. - Greg Opean - Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Revelation 3:1-13 | Pastor Rick Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from December 7, 2025 In Revelation 3:1–6, Jesus speaks to Sardis—a church that looked alive but was empty inside—and reminds us that He cares more about spiritual reality than reputation. With all authority and the power of the Holy Spirit, He diagnoses the drift and gives the cure: “Be watchful, strengthen what remains.” Wake up to the danger, fan the spark back into flame, and return to what you received at first—remember, hold fast, and repent. Activity is not the same as life; motion is not maturity. Real change is His work in us. - Rick Cornejo - Sunday, December 7, 2025
Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from December 7, 2050. Romans 14:1-7 | Pastor Ed Romans 14 calls us to stop arguing over “doubtful things” and start receiving one another. Paul reminds the church that some feel free to eat anything, and others abstain; some set aside special days, and others treat every day alike. These are morally neutral matters—what counts is that each one lives unto the Lord with a clear conscience and thanksgiving. The strong and the weak are both “in the faith,” and God Himself is able to make each one stand. In Christ's new covenant, there is real freedom, but it's a freedom shaped by love, not by winning debates or policing each other's preferences. So the church must be more like a hospital than a courtroom: a place that welcomes the weary, tends the wounded, and refuses to weaponize convictions. We don't despise or judge over food, days, or customs; we honor the Lord, give thanks, and seek unity—not uniformity—for none of us lives to himself. This week's call is simple and searching: cherish gospel liberty, guard your brother's conscience, and let love lead. Live for the Lord, care for His people, and keep the main thing the main thing—Jesus, who receives us and teaches us how to receive one another. - Ed Rea - Sunday, December 7, 2025
Genesis 23 | Pastor Greg Packinghouse's Wednesday night worship service from December 2, 2025. In Genesis 23 we walk with Abraham through the death and burial of Sarah—“a princess” not only to her husband but to the people of promise. Abraham mourns, and Scripture dignifies his tears; grief is human and holy, yet it is not without hope. By purchasing the cave of Machpelah in Hebron, he plants a flag of faith in the very land God promised “forever” to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Even in sorrow, Abraham lives as a pilgrim looking for a city whose builder is God, trusting that God's covenant stands amid loss and questions. This chapter gently teaches us to face death with gospel realism: to weep, to talk about it, and then, in due time, to stand up and move forward. It calls us to order our lives wisely—making peace where we can, setting our house in order, rooting ourselves in community—and, most of all, to be ready to meet the Lord clothed in Christ's righteousness. Sarah's funeral becomes a doorway into hope: God keeps His promises, He meets us in our mourning, and He leads us on with purpose until the day He wipes away every tear. - Greg Opean - Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from November 30, 2025. Matthew 10:1-4 | Guest Speaker Chris Fik Matthew 10 shows that discipleship is less about ability and more about availability. Jesus calls ordinary, mismatched people, gives them His authority, and sends them into the harvest. Your past, personality, or résumé don't disqualify you. Jesus chooses the willing, not the impressive—and turns ordinary obedience into kingdom impact. Same Jesus. Same mission. - Chris Fik - Monday, December 1, 2025
Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from November 30, 2025 Romans 13:8-14 | Pastor Ed Paul's point is simple and urgent: we owe one debt that never stops—love. Love is the fulfillment of the law; if you truly love your neighbor, you won't harm them, and the commandments take care of themselves. So wake up—our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. Cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; walk in the day—not in partying, drunkenness, lust, strife, or envy—but “put on the Lord Jesus Christ” and don't give your flesh any room. This is the New Covenant life: God's Spirit pours His love into our hearts so we can actually live it. Seize your “24 inches” today—love the real people in front of you. - Ed Rea - Sunday, November 30, 2025
Packinghouse's Wednesday night worship service from November 26, 2025. Psalm 67 asks God to bless us and shine His face on us so that His ways and salvation are known to all nations. As we receive mercy, we're sent to share it—“let all the peoples praise You”—because real worship is gratitude, obedience, and trust in His righteous rule. When thankfulness rises, fruitfulness follows: God blesses, the earth yields its increase, and His blessing flows through us to the ends of the earth. - Ed Rea - Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from November 30, 2025. Matthew 10:1-4 | Guest Speaker Chris Fik Matthew 10 shows that discipleship is less about ability and more about availability. Jesus calls ordinary, mismatched people, gives them His authority, and sends them into the harvest. Your past, personality, or résumé don't disqualify you. Jesus chooses the willing, not the impressive—and turns ordinary obedience into kingdom impact. Same Jesus. Same mission. - Chris Fik - Monday, December 1, 2025
Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from November 30, 2025 Romans 13:8-14 | Pastor Ed Paul's point is simple and urgent: we owe one debt that never stops—love. Love is the fulfillment of the law; if you truly love your neighbor, you won't harm them, and the commandments take care of themselves. So wake up—our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. Cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; walk in the day—not in partying, drunkenness, lust, strife, or envy—but “put on the Lord Jesus Christ” and don't give your flesh any room. This is the New Covenant life: God's Spirit pours His love into our hearts so we can actually live it. Seize your “24 inches” today—love the real people in front of you. - Ed Rea - Sunday, November 30, 2025
Packinghouse's Wednesday night worship service from November 26, 2025. Psalm 67 asks God to bless us and shine His face on us so that His ways and salvation are known to all nations. As we receive mercy, we're sent to share it—“let all the peoples praise You”—because real worship is gratitude, obedience, and trust in His righteous rule. When thankfulness rises, fruitfulness follows: God blesses, the earth yields its increase, and His blessing flows through us to the ends of the earth. - Ed Rea - Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Revelation 2:18-29 | Rick Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from *date*. In Revelation 2:18–29, Jesus—the Son of God with eyes like fire and feet like brass—speaks with unshakable authority into a noisy, compromising world. He sees Thyatira's love, faith, service, and patient endurance—and their growth—yet calls out a deadly compromise: tolerating “Jezebel,” a voice that lures believers into immorality and idolatry. Warnings are mercy; Jesus gave time to repent. He is the One who continually searches minds and hearts, not to shame us, but to free us—what He reveals, He heals. For those not swept into that false teaching: hold fast until He comes. For the wavering: rethink, return, step into the light. To the overcomer He promises shared authority in His coming kingdom and, best of all, Himself—the Bright Morning Star. Less noise, more Jesus. Hear what the Spirit says to the churches, and respond. - Rick Cornejo - Sunday, November 23, 2025
Acts 5:1-11 | Greg Opean Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from November 23, 2025. In Acts 5 we step into the only church on earth—a massive newborn body full of joy, generosity, and danger from within. After Barnabas' sincere gift, Ananias and Sapphira chase image over reality, lying about their generosity to win applause, and Peter exposes it as a lie to the Holy Spirit—not about amounts, but about pretending. God subtracts their hypocrisy so He can multiply the church, because that one-upmanship, Hollywood-style image game would have killed a community meant to live by great grace. The lesson lands close: drop the mask, walk in the light, tell the truth about where you're really at, and let Jesus give you the real thing—fellowship, cleansing, rest. Enjoy what God gives, give freely as He leads, and refuse the pressure to look “more spiritual” than you are; there's one name worthy in the church, and it's Jesus. - Greg Opean - Sunday, November 23, 2025
Revelation 2:18-29 | Rick Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from *date*. In Revelation 2:18–29, Jesus—the Son of God with eyes like fire and feet like brass—speaks with unshakable authority into a noisy, compromising world. He sees Thyatira's love, faith, service, and patient endurance—and their growth—yet calls out a deadly compromise: tolerating “Jezebel,” a voice that lures believers into immorality and idolatry. Warnings are mercy; Jesus gave time to repent. He is the One who continually searches minds and hearts, not to shame us, but to free us—what He reveals, He heals. For those not swept into that false teaching: hold fast until He comes. For the wavering: rethink, return, step into the light. To the overcomer He promises shared authority in His coming kingdom and, best of all, Himself—the Bright Morning Star. Less noise, more Jesus. Hear what the Spirit says to the churches, and respond. - Rick Cornejo - Sunday, November 23, 2025
Acts 5:1-11 | Greg Opean Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from November 23, 2025. In Acts 5 we step into the only church on earth—a massive newborn body full of joy, generosity, and danger from within. After Barnabas' sincere gift, Ananias and Sapphira chase image over reality, lying about their generosity to win applause, and Peter exposes it as a lie to the Holy Spirit—not about amounts, but about pretending. God subtracts their hypocrisy so He can multiply the church, because that one-upmanship, Hollywood-style image game would have killed a community meant to live by great grace. The lesson lands close: drop the mask, walk in the light, tell the truth about where you're really at, and let Jesus give you the real thing—fellowship, cleansing, rest. Enjoy what God gives, give freely as He leads, and refuse the pressure to look “more spiritual” than you are; there's one name worthy in the church, and it's Jesus. - Greg Opean - Sunday, November 23, 2025
Genesis 21 shows God keeping His promise at His set time: Isaac is born to a 100-year-old Abraham and 90-year-old Sarah, turning their earlier laughter of unbelief into joy. God marks Isaac—not Ishmael—as the covenant line through which He will bring blessing to the world, yet He still hears Hagar and Ishmael, provides for them, and promises to make Ishmael a great nation. Sarah insists Ishmael depart after he mocks Isaac, and God confirms this hard step to protect the promise. Later, Abraham secures a well at Beersheba, makes peace with Abimelech, and calls on “the Everlasting God.” We learn from this that God's promises stand despite our delays and detours; He often waits until things look impossible so He alone gets the glory. Trust His timing, stop “helping” Him with fleshly shortcuts, and rest in the joy and security of His faithful covenant love. - Greg Opean - Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Genesis 21 shows God keeping His promise at His set time: Isaac is born to a 100-year-old Abraham and 90-year-old Sarah, turning their earlier laughter of unbelief into joy. God marks Isaac—not Ishmael—as the covenant line through which He will bring blessing to the world, yet He still hears Hagar and Ishmael, provides for them, and promises to make Ishmael a great nation. Sarah insists Ishmael depart after he mocks Isaac, and God confirms this hard step to protect the promise. Later, Abraham secures a well at Beersheba, makes peace with Abimelech, and calls on “the Everlasting God.” We learn from this that God's promises stand despite our delays and detours; He often waits until things look impossible so He alone gets the glory. Trust His timing, stop “helping” Him with fleshly shortcuts, and rest in the joy and security of His faithful covenant love. - Greg Opean - Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Revelation 2:1-7 | Pastor Rick Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from November 9, 2025 Ephesus: Right Doctrine, Lost Devotion John relays Jesus' message to the church at Ephesus: Jesus walks among His churches and knows their lives. He commends their hard work, perseverance under pressure, and vigilance against false teachers—they won't tolerate evil and remain doctrinally sound (v.1–3). But He rebukes them for leaving their first love—their affection for Christ has cooled even while their activity stayed high (v.4). The remedy is threefold: Remember where you were, Repent (change your mind and direction), and Return to the first works—simple, love-driven devotion (v.5). If they refuse, He will remove their lampstand (their witness/influence). Jesus wants our love more than our labor; service should flow from devotion, not replace it. - Rick Cornejo - Sunday, November 9, 2025
Romans 12:14-21 | Pastor Ed Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from November 9, 2025. Paul calls believers to a Spirit-empowered life that's humanly impossible without God: bless persecutors, rejoice with the joyful, and weep with the hurting. He contrasts knee-jerk reactions with thoughtful, Spirit-led responses. We're to cultivate humility—“associate with the humble,” avoid being “wise in our own opinion,” and keep churches open to all sinners because grace is for everyone. Don't repay evil for evil; as far as it depends on you, pursue peace. Leave vengeance to God; instead, do practical good to enemies (feeding, giving drink), which brings conviction (“coals on the head”), not harm. The refrain is grace over retaliation—“not by might… but by My Spirit” (Zech. 4:6). Illustrations reinforced empathy (rejoicing/weeping, ancient tear bottles), humility, and non-retaliation, and the message closed with an invitation to surrender to Christ. - Ed Rea - Sunday, November 9, 2025
Revelation 2:1-7 | Pastor Rick Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from November 9, 2025 Ephesus: Right Doctrine, Lost Devotion John relays Jesus' message to the church at Ephesus: Jesus walks among His churches and knows their lives. He commends their hard work, perseverance under pressure, and vigilance against false teachers—they won't tolerate evil and remain doctrinally sound (v.1–3). But He rebukes them for leaving their first love—their affection for Christ has cooled even while their activity stayed high (v.4). The remedy is threefold: Remember where you were, Repent (change your mind and direction), and Return to the first works—simple, love-driven devotion (v.5). If they refuse, He will remove their lampstand (their witness/influence). Jesus wants our love more than our labor; service should flow from devotion, not replace it. - Rick Cornejo - Sunday, November 9, 2025
Romans 12:14-21 | Pastor Ed Packinghouse's Sunday morning worship service from November 9, 2025. Paul calls believers to a Spirit-empowered life that's humanly impossible without God: bless persecutors, rejoice with the joyful, and weep with the hurting. He contrasts knee-jerk reactions with thoughtful, Spirit-led responses. We're to cultivate humility—“associate with the humble,” avoid being “wise in our own opinion,” and keep churches open to all sinners because grace is for everyone. Don't repay evil for evil; as far as it depends on you, pursue peace. Leave vengeance to God; instead, do practical good to enemies (feeding, giving drink), which brings conviction (“coals on the head”), not harm. The refrain is grace over retaliation—“not by might… but by My Spirit” (Zech. 4:6). Illustrations reinforced empathy (rejoicing/weeping, ancient tear bottles), humility, and non-retaliation, and the message closed with an invitation to surrender to Christ. - Ed Rea - Sunday, November 9, 2025
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