To walk by faith, to be a voice of hope, and to be known by love

Sermons by James A Swanson II

Our Shocking Hope – December 3, 2023

GATHERING & ADORATION PRELUDE ” Soon and Very Soon, We are Going to See the King” w/siblings Elliot and Olivia Funkhouser WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS We shine brighter and warmer today because you are here! Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on the inside of each pew. *THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Jim, Erin, Emily, and Leah Sudul Jesus…

The Heart of the Matter: Christian Conduct – November 19, 2023

GATHERING & ADORATION PRELUDE “Been so Good” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS We shine brighter today because you are here! Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on the inside of each pew. *SING TO THE LORD “Revelation Song” “Cornerstone” *INVOCATION & THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done,…

Loyal to the Finish – November 12, 2023

GATHERING & ADORATION PRELUDE “Been so Good” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS We shine brighter today because you are here! Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on the inside of each pew. *SING TO THE LORD “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship” *INVOCATION & THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come,…

Children of the Living God – November 5, 2023

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 | PLEASANT COMMUNITY CHURCH | WARREN, PENNSYLVANIA PRELUDE “Been So Good” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS We shine brighter today because you are here! Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on the inside of each pew. *SING TO THE LORD “Come Thou Fount (I Will Sing)” *INVOCATION RECOGNIZING OUR VETERANS & SERVICE MEMBERS Veterans and service members, please…

50 Years of Ministry! at 673 Pleasant Drive, Warren, Pennsylvania Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build.” – Psalm 127:1 “The Lord is in His Holy Temple: Let all the earth keep silence before Him.” – Habakkuk 2:20 PRELUDE     “Find Us Faithful,” by Jon Mohr Kris Magnuson, Pianist WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS We shine brighter today because…

Spiritual Emancipation – October 22, 2023

The Greatest Letter Ever Written: “Spiritual Emancipation” SUNDAY | OCTOBER 22, 2023 | 11:00 AM PREPARING OUR HEARTS FOR WORSHIP “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling,” Worshipbook #439 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS We shine brighter today because you are here! Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on the inside of each pew. *SING TO THE LORD “Lord, I Need You” *THE…

I’ve Tried Everything, but Nothing Helps: The Conflict Between “Willing” and “Doing” – October 15, 2023

The Greatest Letter Ever Written: “I’ve Tried Everything, but Nothing Helps: The Conflict Between “Willing” and “Doing” SUNDAY | OCTOBER 15, 2023 | 11:00 AM PREPARING OUR HEARTS FOR WORSHIP “Holy Spirit” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS We shine brighter today because you are here! Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on the inside of each pew. *SING TO THE LORD…

The Greatest Letter Ever Written: The Marvelous Benefits! – October 1, 2023

The Greatest Letter Ever Written: The Marvelous Benefits! SUNDAY | OCTOBER 1, 2023 | 11:00 AM PREPARING OUR HEARTS FOR WORSHIP “Trust in God” WELCOME (We shine brighter today because you are here!) *SING TO THE LORD “Reckless Love” “Goodness of God” *THE LORD’S PRAYER (The Lord’s Prayer, “Notre Père,” in French) Translated by Sue Lyle Notre Père, qui es aux cieux,…