Park View Mennonite Church sermons

Phil Kniss: The day Jesus said ’Yes!’

On January 8, 2023, Pastor Phil Kniss preaches at a Park View Mennonite Sunday morning service continuing in the sermon series entitled "Jesus the Revealer" with the story of Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3.

Phil Kniss: Introduction to Matthew

On January 1, 2023, Pastor Phil Kniss preaches at a Park View Mennonite Sunday morning service giving an introduction to the gospel of Matthew and a new sermon series entitled "Jesus the Revealer". This sermon series will be a deep dive into the gospel of Matthew running through Easter exploring how Matthew attempts to reveal a picture of Jesus much as Jesus came to reveal a fuller picture God.

Phil Kniss: An untidy genesis

On December 18, 2022, Pastor Phil Kniss preaches at a Park View Mennonite Sunday morning service on the story of the birth of Jesus from the first chapter of Matthew, juxtaposing our visions of the "perfect" Christmas against the messy and untidy reality surrounding the genesis of Jesus.

Paula Stoltzfus: An unlikely candidate

On December 4, 2022, Pastor Paula Stoltzfus preaches at a Park View Mennonite Sunday morning service on the story of Esther agreeing to intercede on behalf of the Jewish people before the King from Esther chapter 4, and in spite of the power balance stacked against her and the danger present in her actions Esther resolved to act for peace and justice.

Phil Kniss: When hope is hard to come by

On November 27, 2022, Pastor Phil Kniss preaches at a Park View Mennonite Sunday morning service on staying awake in the midst of a crisis of hope pulling from the conversation between the prophet Habakkuk and God winding through the book of Habakkuk.

Phil Kniss: A view from the hill

On November 20, 2022, Pastor Phil Kniss preaches at a Park View Mennonite Sunday morning service from Isaiah 36 and 37 looking at the topic of group humility and the positive aspects of life, beauty, justice, shalom for all nations but also the negatives group humility can bring when religious arrogance can seep in. Especially when coupled with the visions of the House of God on the highest mountain from Isaiah which should not be view as a place of privilege and power but instead as a place of visibility and inclusion.

Phil Kniss: It takes a village to walk humbly

On November 13, 2022, Pastor Phil Kniss preaches at a Park View Mennonite Sunday morning service from Micah 5 and 6 exploring the role of community in living out God's vision of justice, peace, and shalom in the world.

Phil Kniss: The power of being present

On November 6, 2022, Pastor Phil Kniss preaches at a Park View Mennonite Sunday morning service using the story of God healing Naaman of leprosy and moreover the power of being intently present in the circumstances and people around you wielded by the enslaved girl in the story as a backdrop on All Saints Day to remember, celebrate, and be present with those who have passed away in the past year with connections to the church community.

Phil Kniss: Such a wise man! (wink, wink)

On October 30, 2022, Pastor Phil Kniss preaches at a Park View Mennonite Sunday morning service from 1 Kings 3 on the story of God granting wisdom to Solomon and explores how Solomon's kingship fulfills God's vision of the dangers a king would bring when Israel asked for a king in 1 Samuel.

Moriah Hurst: I’ve got the power

On October 23, 2022, Pastor Moriah Hurst preaches at a Park View Mennonite Sunday morning service from 2 Samuel 11:1-5, 26-27; 12:1-9 and Psalm 51. The focus of the sermon is to reflect on King David's sinful abuse of power and coercive sexual conquest (rape) of Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah, that not only violated God's moral framework, but did violence to the community. Even so, God's grace reaches the worst of sinners, and none are cast away forever, and all are loved.