Elbert christian church

Loving God * Loving Others * Bringing Hope

Sermons

Worship Service – 3/1/26

Message Title: “Signs of Life” – Part 2

About 1% of Americans have anorexia. People with this disorder suffer terribly from a severely distorted self-image, control issues, and an extreme aversion to food. Many deny the problem until too late.
About 90% of Americans suffer from spiritual anorexia and exhibit similar symptoms. It’s at pandemic levels, and most are in denial.
A healthy appetite is a sign of life. Let’s talk about it.

Worship Service – 2/22/26

Message Title: ” Signs of Life – Part 1.”

 peaking, eating, walking and other activities are sure signs of physical life. There are also signs of spiritual life. What are those signs? God’s Word tells us we are spiritually dead until He makes us alive through Christ.

Pastor Trace is starting a new series of messages that will show us what means to be alive in Christ and the signs of life that confirm it.

Join us every Sunday for the rest of the series.


Worship Service – 2/15/26
 
Message Title: “The Lord’s Prayer – Part 6”
 
This last phrase of the Lord’s prayer does not appear in some Bibles.
Did someone remove it? Or did someone add it? I thought we weren’t suppose to do that. What’s going on?
Answers and more this week!



Worship Service – 2/8/26

Message Title: “The Lord’s Prayer – Part 5”

Many think they understand temptation but the truth is most only recognize it after they’ve fallen into it. That’s not very helpful, is it?
Is it possible to see it coming, avoid it and overcome it? Yes, it is. There is one simple thing you can do but few are willing.
Worship Service – 1/25/26

Message Title: The Lord’s Prayer

When we ask the Lord to provide our daily bread, we aren’t literally just asking for bread. So, what are we asking for? What should we be asking for? How can I tell the difference between wants and needs? Am I really trusting God to provide?
Joins us as we consider these questions and more.
Worship Service – 1/18/26

Message Title: “The Lord’s Prayer – Part 2”

What does it mean when Jesus taught us to pray, “Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as in heaven”? Need a hint? It has to do with authority and priorities.
Seeing as it the beginning of a new year, it’s a good time to take a look at how our priorities line up with God’s.
Worship Service – 1/11/26

Message Title: “The Lord’s Prayer”

What does it mean when Jesus taught us to pray, “Our Father in heaven, Holy is Your name”.
This short statement has some wonderful truths that will help you grow more confident in your prayer life.
Join us this Sunday as we explore them together.
Worship Service – 1/4/26


Message Title: “Lord, Teach Us to Pray”
How should I pray? What should I pray about? How can I know if I’m praying for the right things? How long should a prayer be? What if I don’t feel like praying? How can I be sure that God is listening?
Join us this Sunday as we examine the Lord’s Prayer and discover solid answers in His Word.

Worship Service – 12/28/25

Message Title: “Faith and Doubt”
Doubt is not the opposite of faith; it is an element of faith.
The opposite of faith is not what many have been led to believe. God’s Word is clear but gets ignored or overlooked – probably because we assume we already know, but assumptions can get us into trouble, can’t they?
This Sunday, as we wrap up 2025, we’ll explore why doubt does not have to be a threat but can be an opportunity to grow.


Christmas Eve Service – 12/24/25
 
Wonderful Christmas Eve Service celebrating the birth of Jesus, our Savior! If you missed it and are looking for a place to belong, come join us on Sundays at 10:00 am!
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas!



Worship Service – 12/14/25 
 
Message Title: Jesus and John the Baptist
 
Did you know that Jesus and John were cousins? John was arguably the first relative of Jesus to recognize His true identity, even before they were born! This Sunday we see how John the Baptist fits in with the Christmas story.
 


 

Worship Service – 12/7/25

Message Title: “Christmas Through the Eyes of the
Lesser-known Christmas Characters”

Most of us have heard the Christmas story many times. We know about Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men. However, there are others in the story of Jesus’ birth that don’t get as much attention. Let’s take a look at things from their perspective this year.

 

Worship Service – 11/30/25

Message Title: “What are YOU Thankful For? “

There was a lot of food. There was a lot of family. There were some great friends. It was an exciting game. The big question isn’t just what will we do with the leftovers, but are you thankful? And to who?
This Sunday we’ll have a chance to express our thankfulness to the one who makes it all possible.

Worship Service – 11/23/25

Message Title: “Communion”

Our church serves Communion every week as a central part of our Sunday service. Every Christian is welcome to participate. However, some may have questions about it.

What is it? When should we do it? Why should we do it? How should we do it?

Get answers for these questions and more this Sunday!




Worship Service – 11/16/25
 
Message Title: “Why Should I Be in Church?”
 
Dale Rosburg preaching



Worship Service – 11/9/25 

Message Title: “What is Christian Baptism?”

God intended baptism to unite us. Some use it to divide us either by ignoring what God said or changing what He said.

What God has said about baptism? Let’s open up the Book and see for ourselves this Sunday.

Worship Service – 10/26/25

Message Title: “Staying Close to God by Staying Close to Each Other”

One of the great deceptions of the ages is the lie that we can be closer to God without God’s people. To put it another way, I can be a part of the body of Christ without the body of Christ. It’s the tried and true tactic of divide and conquer. Every predator knows the easiest prey is a stray.

Not only are we stronger together, God’s Word tells us we are closer to God together. This is what we’ll explore this Sunday.


 Worship Service – 10/19/25

Message:  “How to Get Close to God”

Some people are far from God and don’t know how to get to Him.  There is a way and we’ll look at it this Sunday.



Worship Service – 10/12/25
 
Does God ever give up on people? Not really, but he will give them up to their sinful passions and desires.
What does that mean? Join us and we’ll explore the answer.

Who We Are 

We are a non-denominational family of Christ followers that gathers weekly for instruction, encouragement, and worship of our God. It is our purpose to love God, love others and bring hope. We want to live this out in every area of our lives. We believe that we are better together and strive to help each other in our daily journey to be more like Jesus.

Worship Service – 10/5/25
Message Title: “Who is God?”
1. God is One – Unity
2. God is Holiness –
3. God is Love
4. God is Merciful
5. God is Powerful
6. God is Wisdom
7. God is Present
8. God is Faithful
Join us and learn more about who God is and what scripture tells us.

Worship Service – 9/21/25

Message Title: “Why You Can Trust the Bible”

What are some popular myths about the Bible? 
What does the Bible claim about itself? 
What is the Purpose of the Bible?
Join us to learn answers to these questions and more.


Worship Service – 9/14/25

Sermon Title:”Does Church Membership Matter”

Did you know that no where in Scripture is there a command to be a member of a local church? Then why do we even have them?
That is the question we’ll examine.

Worship Service – 9/7/25
Message Title: “Connected to the Vine”

Isolation seems to be a growing problem in our culture. Digital technology and the internet were suppose to make connecting easier. Instead, they have become barriers. Sure, we can send and receive information at the speed of light, but we still can’t connect with the person across the table at meal time.

It’s not just a social problem. It’s also a spiritual one. Fortunately, there is an answer. Jesus gave specific instructions to his disciples on how to stay connected. That’s what we’ll dig into next.


Worship Service 8/31/25

Dallas Schroeder preaching

Worship Service – 8/24/25
Message Title: “Blessing of Believing”
Have you ever struggled with anxiety or worry? It’s what Scripture calls a troubled heart. It happens when we lack confidence that things will turn out positively. In those times, Jesus tells us to cast our cares upon him. It sounds really nice but why? What difference will it make to trust in Jesus?
Join us as we discover the answer.

Worship Service – 8/17/25
Message Title: “A Friend Like Jesus”

What is a true friend? To many people it’s a mystery. Making a friend is like rolling dice, a gamble. Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose, but you never know for sure.

Have you ever thought someone was a friend and found out that they weren’t? True friendship doesn’t have to be a mystery. Jesus tells us and shows us what a true friend is like.

If you have trouble finding friends you can trust, this one’s for you.

 
Worship Service – 8/10/25 
Message Title: “Blessed to Be a Blessing”
 
What does it mean to be blessed by God? Does God randomly bless some people and not others? Is there something I can do so God will bless me? Am I supposed to be a blessing to others? How?
God’s Word answers all that and more. Join us and see for yourself.
Worship Service – 8/3/25

Message Title: “Get Right or Get Left”

Jesus told a story where some people were like sheep and others were like goats. Both were allowed to graze together and things seemed fine. Then one day the owner came and separated them. It was a good day for one group and not so good for the other. We will take a closer look at this story and find out why. We will also find out which you want to be.

Worship Service – 7/27/25
Message Title: “Life is Like a Garden”

A garden can be a wonderful and peaceful place. However, a couple of the darkest moments in history happened in a garden. 
Life is like that.
This Sunday we will look at a time when Jesus was in a garden. Hopefully, we can learn some things to help us with our garden.


Worship Service – 7/13/25

What is it mean to love God with all your heart, all your soul, 
all your strength, and all your mind?

Is it even possible?

We’ll find out together.


Worship Service – 7/6/25

Worship Service – 6/29/25

Message Title: “Wisdom verses Integrity”

What is the difference between having wisdom and having integrity? How are they related?
Join us Sunday to learn what the Bible says about it

 

 Worship Service – 6/22/25

Message Title: “Battling Burnout”
 
It’s not a simple matter that we can simply talk about. It’s not a rare condition, but we rarely talk about it. The fact is burnout is common and usually complicated. It’s probably the reason you changed jobs once or twice, and maybe even bailed on a serious relationship. What if the problem isn’t your environment or the people around you? What does God have to say about it? Come find out.


Worship Service – 6/15/25

Happy Father’s Day

Message: “Traits of Being a Good Father”


Worship Service/VBS Program 6/8/25
 
VBS Program was a big hit today! We want to thank all those who volunteered and helped it to be a huge success! Especially our directors, Karen Carnahan and Hannah Farthing who put in so many hours preparing!
Thank you to all the kids who participated. We loved having you! Thank you to all the parents for allowing us to spend time with your kids!

Most of all we thank Jesus for all he’s done and give Him the glory!

Worship Service – 5/18/25

Message Title: “What is Biblical Marriage?”

For the next several weeks, we are going to explore what God has said about the family. Marriage is the foundation of a family. In fact, it is literally the foundation of society and civilization. God created the first marriage
 for this purpose and more.
Join us as we discover the incredible fulfillment that can only
 come from marriage as God intended.



Worship Service – 5/11/25 
 
Happy Mother’s Day!
 
Join us as we show our appreciation for Moms. It’s a special day!



Worship Service – 5/4/25

Message Title: “Simple Ways to Be a Blessing”

It’s surprisingly easy to brighten someone’s day with a kind word or simple action. The key is to be aware of the people around you.
Jesus gives us an excellent example of how to bless others. I’m sure you will be encouraged as we examine how Jesus blessed others at breakfast time.
 
Worship Service – 4/27/25
Message Title: “You Are Not Alone”
Too often we think we’re supposed go it alone. Maybe we are just too proud. Maybe we believed a lie. The truth is that we are never alone. Psalm 139 says…
Where can I go from Your Spirit?
Or where can I flee from Your presence?
If I ascend to heaven, You are there;
If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, You are there.

Join us as we learn how to see that the Lord is with us always,
 even in the most unlikely places.


Easter Worship Service – 4/20/25

Celebrate the Risen Savior!!


Worship Service – 4/13/25

Message Title: “God Knows”
Daniel chapter 12 is the final part of Daniel’s vision. It focuses on the end of days.
What will the end of days look like?
Are we living in the end times now?
These questions and more are addressed in the last chapter of Daniel.
 Join us as we explore the last part of Daniel’s vision.

Worship Service – 4/6/25

Message from Daniel 11

The longest, most detailed prophecy in the Bible is Daniel 11. From the fall of Persia, the rise and fall of Greece, the rise of the Roman Empire, and the coming of the anti-Christ. It’s all there!

What does that mean for us today? Plenty. Join us and explore this amazing revelation of God through Daniel.



Worship Service – 3/30/25

 Special 5th Sunday Service with lots of special music


Worship Service – 3/23/25
 
Message Title: “Spiritual Warfare – Daniel 10”
 
There is a spiritual battle raging at this moment for dominion over all humanity. Maybe you don’t see it, but you can still be hurt by it. 
Maybe you do see but don’t know what to do.
It wasn’t easy, but Daniel saw it and did something. He sought the Lord and the Lord gave him hope. In Daniel 10 we will see how we can do the same.


 
Worship Service 3/16/25
 
Message Title: “Instead of Worrying, Pray”
 
What great words of wisdom! Worrying doesn’t answer our questions or solve our problems. What can you do when you are tempted to worry?
 You can pray!
Five hundred years before the Apostle Paul said it, Daniel was already doing it. Let his example inspire you as we look at Daniel’s prayer in Daniel 9.
 
 


Worship Service – 03/09/25

Message from Daniel 8

 
Worship Service – 3/2/25
 
Message Title: “Daniel 7”
 
It reads like a fantasy novel but better because it’s true. The images are spectacular. Some are depicted above.
 There’s also a flaming throne with a river of fire flowing from it.
When Daniel received this vision, he was alarmed and turned pale. What will your reaction be?
 
 
Worship Service – 2/23/25
 
Message Title: “We All Face the Lions”
 
Will you survive? Daniel certainly did but how? Let me give you a hint. 
You don’t want to do it alone. Join us as we dive a little deeper than a child’s Sunday School lesson into this famous event in Daniel’s life.
Worship Service – 2/16/25
 
Message Title: “The Writing is on the Wall”
 
We’ve all likely heard the phrase. It means that the end is near and comes from Daniel 5. This week we’ll look at the origin of this famous phrase and it’s implications for us today.

Worship Service – 02/09/25

Message Title: “Ruined by Success”

2300 years before Benjamin Franklin was born, the King of the Babylonian Empire experienced it first hand. In Daniel 4, he recounts his own experience of how success ruined him, but also how God humbled him and then restored him. Join us as we take a closer look.
Worship Service – 02/02/25

Guest Speaker – David Parrish from Summit Christian College

Before accepting the role of President at Summit Christian College, Dr. Parrish served with Pioneer Bible Translators for 28 years. During that time he led a team to create a written language and Bible translation for the Mbore tribe in Papua New Guinea. As president of SCC, he uses his experience and passion for God and His Word to inspire a new generation of men and women committed to spreading the Gospel and leading the church.
Dr. Parrish will be sharing during Sunday School and worship!
New Message this Sunday – 01/26/25.

Message Series from Daniel

Every day Christians fall to the temptation to rationalize, apologize, or compromise their faith in God.
This week we’ll explore how to overcome this temptation and live boldly for Christ through the example of three heroic young men.

Worship Service – 1/19/25

Message Title: “How to Keep Your Head When Everyone Is 
About to Lose Theirs”

When a crisis hits, some people lose their mind. Something irrational happens and they respond by being irrational themselves.
 They think they’re fighting fire with fire but they’re only adding more fuel to an explosive situation.
Daniel was literally about to lose his head, but he kept his mind and saved his head. Come and see how you can do the same.
Worship Service – 1/12/25

Message Title: “What To Do When Your World Falls Apart”

Last week, as we plodded along at 40 miles per hour on I-40 through Oklahoma during a blizzard, I passed dozens of vehicles that had slid off the road stranding their drivers. From big semi tractor trailers to little sports cars, they were overcome by the ice. It impressed upon me how quickly 
life can crash and fall apart.
For most of us, it’s not a matter of if but when our life crashes. 
What will you do? As always, God’s Word gives us the answer. 
This time it’s through a young man names Daniel.




Worship Service – 1/5/25