Sermons by Pastor Sandy Bach
eASTER sUNDAY
Easter Sunday, Morning Worship, April 5, 2026Sermon: The Most Peaceful Place on EarthAccompanying Scripture: Mathew 7:13-14
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday, Evening Worship, April 2 2026
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday, Morning Worship, March 29, 2026Sermon: Save Us!Accompanying Scripture: Mathew 21:1-11
The End of the World
Fifth Sunday in Lent, Morning Worship, March 22, 2026Sermon Series: It’s ComplicatedSermon: The End of the WorldAccompanying Scripture: Ezekiel 37 : 1-14
How Long Will You Grieve?
Fourth Sunday in Lent, Morning Worship, March 15, 2026Sermon Series: It’s ComplicatedSermon: How Long Will You Grieve?Accompanying Scripture: 1 Samuel 16 : 1 – 13 How Long Will You Grieve? I Samuel 16:1-133/15/2026 ‘When Samuel was dedicated to God by his mother Hannah, he was just aboy. He clearly heard God’s voice at an early age, and he and Godembarked on a unique relationship together. Samuel seemed able toalmost read God’s mind. That’s how close they were. Eventually, the people…
When God gas Other Plans
Second Sunday in Lent, Morning Worship, March 1, 2026Sermon Series: It’s ComplicatedSermon: When God has Other PlansAccompanying Scripture: Genesis 12: 1-4
Who Can I Trust
First Sunday in Lent, Morning Worship, February 22, 2026Sermon Series: It’s ComplicatedSermon: Who Can I Trust?Accompanying Scripture: Genesis 2: 15 – 17 ; 3 : 1 – 7
Jesus Touched Them
Transfiguration of the LordMorning Worship, February 15, 2026Sermon: Jesus Touched ThemAccompanying Scripture: Matthew 17 : 1 – 9
Blessed Not Broken
Blessed, Not BrokenMatthew 5:1-12 02/01/2026 Our first reading this morning, from Micah 6, we hear God’s mandate tous. The Holy One isn’t interested in the burnt offerings and other showyworship “stuff.” God is very clear. “Do justice. Love kindness. Walkhumbly with God.” (Micah 6:8)Justice comes in all forms. There’s the justice issues that we take to thecourts. Then there’s the injustice of systemic racism. There’s the injusticeof poverty, including food insecurity.And that’s where FPCO enters. We step out every day…
What Are you Looking For?
Where Are You Staying?John 1:29-42 1/18/2026There are some very courageous people in this text. First, we have John the Baptizer,who has built up a strong ministry of preparation for the Messiah’s arrival. Once hebaptizes Jesus, he knows that this is the moment he’s been preparing for. It’s time forhim to recede into the background, a form of retirement. So, he points his disciplestoward Jesus. His ego and stature mean nothing to him. Jesus’ ministry is what’simportant. The next act of…
Walking Wet
Baptism of the Lord, Morning Worship, January 11, 2026Sermon: Walking WetAccompanying Scripture: Matthew 3 : 13 – 17