PV Sermons

As we continue in our journey through First Epistle of John, Pastor Sean leads us through 1 John 1:5–10, where we are reminded that God is completely holy and full of light, with no darkness in Him at all. The message challenges us to live with honesty before God rather than hiding sin behind appearances or empty words. Pastor Sean emphasizes that walking with Christ means continually bringing our sin into the light, trusting in God's grace and forgiveness instead of pretending we have it all together. It's a humbling and hopeful reminder that real freedom is found not in perfection, but in confession and dependence on Jesus.

As we begin our new series through the letters of John, Pastor Kevin leads us through 1 John 1:1–4, pointing us to the truth that Jesus Himself is life. The message centers on the importance of truly knowing Christ and resting in the reality that we are deeply loved by Him. Pastor Kevin emphasizes that our faith is not meant to be distant or transactional, but rooted in a real relationship with the living Savior who invites us into joy, fellowship, and closeness with Him. It's a powerful reminder that lasting hope and fullness of life are only found in Jesus.

As we end our journey through the Book of Joshua, Pastor Sean leads us through Joshua 24:29–33, where the story closes with the deaths of Joshua and the leaders who walked with him. The message centers on finishing well and the impact of a life faithfully devoted to God, even after the big moments have passed. Pastor Sean emphasizes that true commitment isn't just declared, it's demonstrated over time through steady obedience as God continues to shape and guide us. It's a sobering but hopeful reminder that how we live day by day reveals who we truly follow. (Please note that we had technical difficulties the first 30 seconds of the sermon, thank you.)

As we continue in our journey through the Book of Joshua, Pastor Sean leads us through Joshua 24:1–33, where Joshua gathers Israel for one final moment of decision. The message highlights the call to remember God's faithfulness through every season and to make a clear, personal choice to serve Him. Pastor Sean emphasizes that a prayer or a one-time decision doesn't automatically mean lasting commitment, true faith is seen in a changed life as God works within us and shapes our hearts. It's a direct and meaningful reminder that following God goes beyond words and into the way we live each day.

Pastor Sean walks us through Joshua 23:1–16, where Joshua, nearing the end of his life, gives a final charge to Israel. The message centered on staying faithful to God in a world full of distractions, reminding us that compromise doesn't happen all at once, but in small, quiet steps away from obedience. Pastor Sean challenged us to cling tightly to God's Word and not drift toward the things that pull our hearts away from Him. It was both a warning and an encouragement: God is faithful to His promises, and we're called to be just as faithful in return.

Pastor Sean walked through Joshua 22, highlighting the tension between misunderstanding and unity among God's people. He showed how quickly assumptions can divide us, but also how humility and honest conversation can restore peace. The message challenged us to pursue clarity, guard against false judgments, and fight for unity in the body of Christ.

Experience the powerful message of Easter as Pastor Sean walks through John 20:1–18, revealing the life-changing truth of the empty tomb. This sermon invites you to see the resurrection not just as a moment in history, but as a personal encounter with hope, restoration, and new life. Whether you're celebrating Easter or searching for meaning, this message will challenge and encourage your faith.

Join us as we take a break from our series in Joshua and look to Palm Sunday and its significance. Pastor Sean shares from John 12 and the story of Jesus coming to Jerusalem.

Pastor Sean continues forward in our series as we move into Joshua chapters 13 and 14. Join us as we look into God fulfilling his promises and Caleb's request and inheritance.

Pastor Sean continues our journey through Joshua with chapter 11. Join us as we look at how our God has already gone before us and won the battles, even when we can't always see it. Our God is a powerful God.

Pastor Sean walks us through Joshua chapter 10 as we continue in our series. 

As we begin the new year we start a new series through the book of Joshua. Pastor Sean looks at four things God promises to Joshua: the gift, the guarantee, good success, and guidance. God's promises are true for us as well, so let's walk in obedience to Jesus this year!

As we reflect the advent season, Pastor Sean looks at what it represents. 1. Christmas is a moment, but the incarnation is for life. 2. His light enters ordinary places, through us. 3. We need to go from beholding the light, to being bearers of the light. 4. The world needs Christmas all year! We also look at how we should respond practically going forward. 1. Schedule daily devotions. 2. Join a Sunday school/ Wednesday evening class. 3. Be part of a small group for accountability. 4. Let Jesus show you where you need to grow! Let's keep Christmas alive all year long! Happy New Year!!!

As we gather for our Christmas Eve service, we are reminded that Advent was and is about Jesus, the light of the world! 

As we continue through the advent season, we focus on Peace, realizing Jesus IS our peace!

As we begin the advent season, we look to the hope that we find in Jesus as we are reminded of our savior's birth!

Pastor Sean concludes the series through 2 Peter this week pointing out that while we await the promises of a new heaven and new earth we need to... 1. Be Ready 2. Be Patient 3. Be on Guard 4. Be Growing. How are we doing in those areas?

This week Kevin looks at the prescription, the problem, and the promise that Peter gives us in this passage.  Are we going to be the kind of people who are living our lives for the Lord and fulfilling the great commission to go and make disciples? The problems still exist... There are scoffers, and people who will try to deceive you for their own gain, but the prescription has not changed... remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandments of the Lord and Savior through the apostles as we await the promise of a new heaven and earth where righteousness dwells.

As we continue to look at 2 Peter, the focus is turned to false teachers. Pastor Sean breaks down what Peter reveals about false teachers in this passage. He reveals their character, their strategy, their promises, and their results.

As we continue through 2 Peter, Peter emphasizes the fact that God always does what is right. Pastor Sean explains how he does that as both judge and redeemer in today's passage.

As people make claims contrary to the apostles' teachings, Peter reminds us that what He has taught them is born of God and he personally witnessed. Pastor Sean reminds us that we do not have a blind faith, but we can have confidence in the claims for the Bible, which brings us hope because those claims are true! What do you believe?

As we continue to look at 2 Peter, we see that Peter doubles down on his initial remarks. He shows the importance of what God grants as we grow and understand His guarantees. As a gospel community we need to remind each other of those truths, stirring up the desire to leave a lasting legacy of faith. How will P.V. as a church be remembered? How will we as individual believers be remembered?

As we continue through 2 Peter, Pastor Sean looks at verses 3-11 looking at the difference between God's indicatives (what God does) and His imperatives (what He commands). He unpacks three truths in this passage: what God grants us as believers; how we grow as believers; and what He guarantees us.

We begin a series looking at 2nd Peter this week. Pastor Sean looks at the greeting to introduce Peter's letter generally accepted to be written to a non-Jewish audience. He emphasizes three things in this brief greeting. 1. He is a servant and apostle. 2. There is no hierarchy of faith, the same faith is for all who receive it as a gift from God through Jesus Christ. 3. Grace and peace are multiplied by the knowledge of God and Jesus which is revealed in the scriptures. 

We finish our series on worship this week. Pastor Sean looks at how worship evokes emotions, leads to a response, and should be done in the context of a Gospel Community. When we come together, let's be prepared to worship!

This week as Pastor Sean looks throughout the scriptures to examine what God prescribes for elements in congregational worship in the scriptures. 1. Reading of the scriptures. 1 Timothy 4:13 2. Preaching and teaching the scriptures. Nehemiah 8 3. Prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 4. Song. Ephesians 5:19 5. Confession of Faith. 1 Timothy 6:12-13 6. Sacraments. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 7. Offerings 1 Corinthians 16:1-3. How we worship as a gospel community must reflect how God prescribes us to worship Him. 

As we continue to look at Worship, Pastor Sean looks at the rules of worship.

We begin a four-week series about Worship this week. This week we look at John 4:23-24 to see what it means to worship in Spirit and Truth.

As we look at Psalm 103, we are reminded of the lesson from Habakkuk... Remember, Repeat, and Rejoice in all that God has done for us. Pastor Sean reminds us of the importance of the Gospel and the importance of not just being convinced and convicted, but being converted by putting faith in Jesus Christ! 

This week, as we look at Psalm 32, we look at Forgiveness, Confession, and Repentance through Davids point of view. Kevin highlights 6 takeaways from this passage. 1. Forgiveness is available. 2. Unforgiveness is painful. 3. Confession is Simple. 4. Confession is a conversation. 5. Repentance is required. 6. Repentance is rewarded. Are you experiencing the blessed joy of forgiveness?

We continue to look at the Psalms, this week focusing on Psalm 27. Pastor Sean looks at David to see how we can get to a place of praising God in all situations. When we focus on who God is and what he can do, we can be confident in our pursuit of Him always and upon Him trusting that we will persevere. 

Habakkuk's response to God after questioning His ways was to praise Him. We know who to praise; Pastor Sean looks at Psalm 150 to see the where, why, how and who will praise Him!

As we finish our study through Habakkuk, Pastor Sean breaks down chapter 3. Habakkuk remembers the goodness and sovereignty of Yahweh, He repeats his goodness through song, and he rejoices in spite of his circumstances. Let's not allow our circumstances to dictate the goodness of our God. God is good all the time, let's praise Himi!

The Lord answers Habakkuk's honest question about what He has shown him. Pastor Sean unpacks chapter two focusing on the Lord's answer in His perfect timing and our need to completely trust His wisdom, even when we do not understand.

This week, we begin a series on Habakkuk, who receives an oracle from God and questions His plans. The story highlights that it's natural to express honest emotions during uncertainty, and that God can handle our honesty and doubts.

Dr. Jeff Kephart, the director of the East Central Region of the Missionary Church brings greetings from the region and a challenge; Are we pursuing the mission to love like Jesus and live like missionaries? The harvest is plentiful, and the resources are available... Are we committed to the mission at PV?

We take a detour into Ephesians 6:10-20 this week. A biblical understanding of Spiritual Warfare rests in v. 10 " Be strong in the Lord and the strength of His might." Kevin unpacks this as we dig into Ephesians 6:10-20. We need to 1. be Strong in the Lord 2. Put On the Armor of God 3. Take Up the Armor of God 4. Pray 5. Proclaim the Gospel. Do we trust God and equip ourselves with His armor to engage in our everyday battles?

Pastor Sean finishes our study through the book of Ruth this week.

Pastor Sean breaks down the encounter between Boaz, Mr. so and so, and the elders in this passage. We see that this is beautiful foreshadowing of our redeemer, Jesus! Like Ruth, we come to the relationship with nothing to offer, but Jesus, like Boaz, out of His great love for us offers us redemption... Have you been redeemed?

This week's sermon by Pastor Sean focuses on Ruth chapter 3, highlighting Naomi's plan, Ruth's obedience and initiative, and Boaz's faithfulness, drawing parallels between Boaz's role for Ruth and Jesus as our ultimate redeemer who offers unconditional love and redemption despite our shortcomings.

We continue our series through Ruth. Pastor Sean breaks down chapter 2:14-23 this week.

As we continue through Ruth, we see God's providence throughout. Pastor Sean looks at how God' character is reflected in Ruth in her sense of honor, sacrifice, work ethic, humility and gratitude, as well as in Boaz as he is seen as generous, compassionate and God focused. God works out their meeting using their own choices for His divine purposes providentially. How well do we understand the character of God through the scriptures? How well do we reflect his character in our lives and interactions with others? Do we trust Him in all circumstances?

As we finish chapter 1 of Ruth, Pastor Sean dives into three major themes... 1. God's providence 2. The Lamenting of Naomi 3. The Loyalty of Ruth. As we look at Ruth, we need to be reminded of our God. What we know about God will determine how we see Him in our circumstances both good and bad, and our beliefs are revealed during times of testing, tragedy, and trials. What does God have to say about Himself in His word? He doesn't change... do you know Him through His word? Do you trust Him?

As we begin our series through Ruth, we look at some background information, seeing similarities to other themes in the Bible. Although these first few verses are filled with tragedy, we see God's providence in this situation and how we can relate that to our lives. Taking a brief look forward we see how God works all things out for His glory. He still does that with us today!

We look at Proverbs 31:10-31 to look at a mother's wisdom for her son as he looks to find a good wife. This familiar passage has a lot for all of us to glean from!

We finish our study through Galatians this week. Pastor Sean unpacks the emphasis Paul brings to the SIMPLE GOSPEL. Paul in his last words calls out the ways the Galatians are being disobedient and have a false faith. He returns to the point of the entire letter, have you put your faith in Jesus? There is absolutely nothing we can do to accomplish our salvation; we must respond to His work on our behalf. Paul tells us in Romans 10:9 "if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Have you confessed your belief in Jesus?

Paul continues to build upon his words ending in chapter 5 verses 25 and 26, "If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another." In light of this, Pastor Sean looks at how the Gospel Community works together for restoration, protection, sowing, and persevering. Are we sowing to the flesh or the Spirit?

Looking at 1 Corinthians 15:12-22, We look at what Paul tells us are the consequences if there is no resurrection of the dead. Pastor Sean breaks down the seven consequences Paul outlines in today's passage. Praise God that this is simply a what if question! He is Risen... He is risen indeed. Do you have the hope of the resurrection?

Pastor Sean breaks down this passage into four parts. 1. The Battle vs. 16-18 2. The Flesh vs. 19-21 3. The Spirit vs. 22-23 4. The Call vs. 25-26.  The stakes could not be higher in the battle between our flesh and the Spirit, it is life and death. Jesus won the battle for us. Through repentance, we move from the works of the flesh to the seeing the fruit of the Spirit in our lives, which is the call for Christians. Living life in the Spirit is the abundant life Jesus promises in John 10:10. Have you trusted in Jesus?

Pastor Sean points toward three key takeaways in today's passage. First, Paul urges the Galatians to stand in their freedom. Second, Theology matters for all who trust in Jesus for salvation... not just the pastor and elders. Third, Paul explains the reason and importance for holy living. Our freedom in Christ and theology from His word should lead us to live as Jesus told His disciples in John 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another."

Pastor Sean breaks this passage down looking at... 1. The Story 2. The Argument 3. The Application. Paul corrects what many were teaching; that we believe, then we obey and are accepted. Using the story from Genesis 14-17; he reminds them that Jesus taught that we believe in faith, are accepted by God through Christ, and we obey as a result.  If we look to anything other than Jesus for our acceptance, we are just like the Judaizers in Galatia! Are we trusting in Jesus?