Pathways Church | Sermons

We all face moments of Crisis in life, but we don't always respond the right way to those moments. Fortunately, we have many examples in scripture of crisis moments and how we should respond to them, as people of faith.

As we step into a new year filled with fresh goals and routines, it's essential to slow down and establish the right perspective—one that allows our faith to grow deeper in 2026.

We live in a fast-paced culture, distracted, and always preparing for what's next. This week, as we mark the final Sunday of 2025, we pause to reflect on some of the key messages from the year, before moving forward into all that is new.

We live in a fast-paced culture, distracted, and always preparing for what's next. This week, as we mark the final Sunday of 2025, we pause to reflect on some of the key messages from the year, before moving forward into all that is new.

Have you ever stopped to truly consider the way we give and exchange gifts at Christmas? In the early 1900s, life moved at a different pace, and people often valued what was simple and meaningful. Today, with the tap of a button, we can have almost anything delivered from almost anywhere. And yet, if we're not careful, in the rush and the noise, the greatest gift ever given can quietly slip from our focus.

Have you ever stopped to truly consider the way we give and exchange gifts at Christmas? In the early 1900s, life moved at a different pace, and people often valued what was simple and meaningful. Today, with the tap of a button, we can have almost anything delivered from almost anywhere. And yet, if we're not careful, in the rush and the noise, the greatest gift ever given can quietly slip from our focus.

Jesus stepped into a tangled, broken world as the true Light of the world. This message reminds us that God's light cannot be overcome, is meant to shine through our lives, is offered to everyone, and is sustained daily by staying connected to Christ.

Jesus stepped into a tangled, broken world as the true Light of the world. This message reminds us that God's light cannot be overcome, is meant to shine through our lives, is offered to everyone, and is sustained daily by staying connected to Christ.

In 1903, the Wright Brothers made history that changed the way the world travels. When the report reached Ohio, where the brothers would spend Christmas, a major detail was omitted from the newspaper. Today, this story serves as a powerful reminder not to miss the true meaning of Christmas.

In 1903, the Wright Brothers made history that changed the way the world travels. When the report reached Ohio, where the brothers would spend Christmas, a major detail was omitted from the newspaper. Today, this story serves as a powerful reminder not to miss the true meaning of Christmas.

Spend time on social media, and you'll quickly see many opinions about various Christmas traditions and icons. One that often faces criticism is the Christmas Tree. This week, we're discussing the origins of the Christmas Tree, its meaning, and the reminder it provides each year.

Spend time on social media, and you'll quickly see many opinions about various Christmas traditions and icons. One that often faces criticism is the Christmas Tree. This week, we're discussing the origins of the Christmas Tree, its meaning, and the reminder it provides each year.

As we begin celebrating the Christmas season, it is most appropriate that the first message of the series blurs the lines between two holidays, because the key to Christmas is Thanksgiving.

As we begin celebrating the Christmas season, it is most appropriate that the first message of the series blurs the lines between two holidays, because the key to Christmas is Thanksgiving.

If someone else knew every thought and action you made, would it cause you anxiety or bring you peace? The Bible is clear: God knows us intimately. Beyond what others see, He even knows our thoughts, but there's no reason to fear because God loves us and considers us His children.

If someone else knew every thought and action you made, would it cause you anxiety or bring you peace? The Bible is clear: God knows us intimately. Beyond what others see, He even knows our thoughts, but there's no reason to fear because God loves us and considers us His children.

As we enter the Thanksgiving season, we take the opportunity to step outside of our routine and reflect on our perspective to be intentionally grateful for the many blessings we've received.

As we enter the Thanksgiving season, we take the opportunity to step outside of our routine and reflect on our perspective to be intentionally grateful for the many blessings we've received.

The battle lines were drawn, and the task seemed impossible. Who could stand against the giant Philistine? But a young boy filled with faith stepped forward, ready to face this daunting threat. This week, we examine an epic moment in God's word that highlights the important connection between faith and vision.

The battle lines were drawn, and the task seemed impossible. Who could stand against the giant Philistine? But a young boy filled with faith stepped forward, ready to face this daunting threat. This week, we examine an epic moment in God's word that highlights the important connection between faith and vision.

Losing your keys can be extremely frustrating! Although "keys" look different today than the familiar ones of the past, they're necessary to function and access the important things in our lives. This week, we look at the important "keys" in God's word that should guide our daily lives and the church collectively.

Losing your keys can be extremely frustrating! Although "keys" look different today than the familiar ones of the past, they're necessary to function and access the important things in our lives. This week, we look at the important "keys" in God's word that should guide our daily lives and the church collectively.

In Haggai, we are reminded that misplaced priorities can lead to frustration and a lack of resources. But when a remnant chose obedience, everything changed—their work was blessed, and what once lay in ruins began to be restored. It's a reminder that when we get the little things right, God can accomplish amazing things through us!

In Haggai, we are reminded that misplaced priorities can lead to frustration and a lack of resources. But when a remnant chose obedience, everything changed—their work was blessed, and what once lay in ruins began to be restored. It's a reminder that when we get the little things right, God can accomplish amazing things through us!

When you hear the phrase “No Perfect People Allowed,” what comes to mind? In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus reminds us that true righteousness isn't about perfection—it's about humility and dependence on Him. This message isn't about lowering the bar; it's about recognizing that none of us have it all together, yet we are all invited to the same place—welcomed by grace at the foot of the cross. As Romans 5:8 says, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

When you hear the phrase “No Perfect People Allowed,” what comes to mind? In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus reminds us that true righteousness isn't about perfection—it's about humility and dependence on Him. This message isn't about lowering the bar; it's about recognizing that none of us have it all together, yet we are all invited to the same place—welcomed by grace at the foot of the cross. As Romans 5:8 says, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

As we begin a new series, we look back at some of the foundational messages that formed our church. This week, we focus on some core values of Pathways and define what faith is.

As we begin a new series, we look back at some of the foundational messages that formed our church. This week, we focus on some core values of Pathways and define what faith is.

Before we enter a new series, we are taking a week to break our routine, challenge ourselves, and seek a move of God in our community and beyond.

Before we enter a new series, we are taking a week to break our routine, challenge ourselves, and seek a move of God in our community and beyond.

For one more week, we will stay in the book of Psalms to examine a topic that often evokes negative emotions: fear. However, in certain circumstances, the right kind of fear can be beneficial.

For one more week, we will stay in the book of Psalms to examine a topic that often evokes negative emotions: fear. However, in certain circumstances, the right kind of fear can be beneficial.

The book of Psalms is full of relatable emotions, as the authors wrestle with their everyday lives and their relationship with God. This week, Pastor Brent takes a step back to examine some of the recurring themes throughout the book and the lessons it should teach us all.

The book of Psalms is full of relatable emotions, as the authors wrestle with their everyday lives and their relationship with God. This week, Pastor Brent takes a step back to examine some of the recurring themes throughout the book and the lessons it should teach us all.

The culture preaches loudly to us that we are insignificant. As a result, we spend so much time playing the comparison game, trying to measure up to others and their lives. Are you questioning whether or not you are valuable? As we look to the Psalms, we see that these thoughts are not unique to us; David wrestled with the same struggle.

The culture preaches loudly to us that we are insignificant. As a result, we spend so much time playing the comparison game, trying to measure up to others and their lives. Are you questioning whether or not you are valuable? As we look to the Psalms, we see that these thoughts are not unique to us; David wrestled with the same struggle.

Have you ever noticed how many contradicting statements we use regularly? There is one phrase used too often regarding the church that a believer should never speak. Psalm 96 provides a clear model for our Christian life and outlines what a lifestyle of worship entails.

Have you ever noticed how many contradicting statements we use regularly? There is one phrase used too often regarding the church that a believer should never speak. Psalm 96 provides a clear model for our Christian life and outlines what a lifestyle of worship entails.

We have moments in life we wish we could go back and change, undo, or relive for a variety of reasons. In Psalm 51, we see David's raw emotions revealed as He seeks forgiveness for the serious mistakes He has made.

We have moments in life we wish we could go back and change, undo, or relive for a variety of reasons. In Psalm 51, we see David's raw emotions revealed as He seeks forgiveness for the serious mistakes He has made.

It likely doesn't take much effort to think about a time you felt betrayed; in fact, that is typically where most of our reflection ends, when we were wronged. But if we want to handle betrayal honestly, there is much more that we need to cover.

It likely doesn't take much effort to think about a time you felt betrayed; in fact, that is typically where most of our reflection ends, when we were wronged. But if we want to handle betrayal honestly, there is much more that we need to cover.

Have you ever been in the midst of a bad situation and asked yourself, "Where is God? Has He forgotten about me?" The truth is God has not abandoned you, He has not forgotten about you, and although sometimes our circumstances can get that bad, many times it's simply a battle raging in our head.

Have you ever been in the midst of a bad situation and asked yourself, "Where is God? Has He forgotten about me?" The truth is God has not abandoned you, He has not forgotten about you, and although sometimes our circumstances can get that bad, many times it's simply a battle raging in our head.

This week, we turn to Psalm 1, focusing on the clear warnings and rich promises it offers. We'll explore how its message speaks not only to our lives today, but also to the eternal outcomes shaped by our choices.

This week, we turn to Psalm 1, focusing on the clear warnings and rich promises it offers. We'll explore how its message speaks not only to our lives today, but also to the eternal outcomes shaped by our choices.

Over the course of our "Lake Life" series, we have covered many aspects of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. This week, before we move forward, we are taking time to hit the pause button and reflect on lessons learned.

Over the course of our "Lake Life" series, we have covered many aspects of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. This week, before we move forward, we are taking time to hit the pause button and reflect on lessons learned.

In the final conversation Jesus had with His disciples before ascending into Heaven, He left them with one simple charge, "go and make disciples". Today, many Christians fail miserably at this command, mainly because we don't even try. We allow fear and excuses to be the reason we don't share the greatest news the world will ever know. This week, we look at this important command and how our faith is affected by our willingness to share.

In the final conversation Jesus had with His disciples before ascending into Heaven, He left them with one simple charge, "go and make disciples". Today, many Christians fail miserably at this command, mainly because we don't even try. We allow fear and excuses to be the reason we don't share the greatest news the world will ever know. This week, we look at this important command and how our faith is affected by our willingness to share.

Society has convinced us that if we're not moving, being productive, and accomplishing something, we should feel a sense of shame, that we're doing something wrong. While Jesus taught the importance of work, He also taught and modeled the importance of rest!