Messages by Brian Rhen
I AM THE GATE, 3/19/23
MESSAGE For thousands of years people have been asking “Who is God?” God himself describes Himself as the “I AM.” But what did that mean then? And how is it relevant to us now? As we journey through the Lenten season toward the celebration of Easter, we will bring the I AM to life as we reflect on the seven I AM statements declared by Jesus. In doing so, our hope is that you would experience community, grow in your…
I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE, 3/5/23
MESSAGE For thousands of years people have been asking “Who is God?” God himself describes Himself as the “I AM.” But what did that mean then? And how is it relevant to us now? As we journey through the Lenten season toward the celebration of Easter, we will bring the I AM to life as we reflect on the seven I AM statements declared by Jesus. In doing so, our hope is that you would experience community, grow in your…
I AM THE I AM, 2/26/23
MESSAGE For thousands of years people have been asking “Who is God?” God himself describes Himself as the “I AM.” But what did that mean then? And how is it relevant to us now? As we journey through the Lenten season toward the celebration of Easter, we will bring the I AM to life as we reflect on the seven I AM statements declared by Jesus. In doing so, our hope is that you would experience community, grow in your…
SCARED, 2/5/23
MESSAGE Like pain is a warning sign to our body, so emotions are to our soul. Our emotions are more than a feeling for they provide us an opportunity for greater understanding of ourselves and intimacy with God. In this 7 week series, More Than A Feeling, we will focus on one of six core emotions each week, while practicing how to deal with how we feel with the help of God. This week, we look at how God wants…
SAD, 1/29/23
MESSAGE Like pain is a warning sign to our body, so emotions are to our soul. Our emotions are more than a feeling for they provide us an opportunity for greater understanding of ourselves and intimacy with God. In this 7 week series, More Than A Feeling, we will focus on one of six core emotions each week, while practicing how to deal with how we feel with the help of God. This week, we look at how God wants…
MAD, 1/22/23
MESSAGE Like pain is a warning sign to our body, so emotions are to our soul. Our emotions are more than a feeling for they provide us an opportunity for greater understanding of ourselves and intimacy with God. In this 7 week series, More Than A Feeling, we will focus on one of six core emotions each week, while practicing how to deal with how we feel with the help of God. This week, we look at how God wants…
Emotions \ Intro, 1/8/23
MESSAGE Like pain is a warning sign to our body, so emotions are to our soul. Our emotions are more than a feeling for they provide us an opportunity for greater understanding of ourselves and intimacy with God. In this 7 week series, More Than A Feeling, we will focus on one of six core emotions each week, while practicing how to deal with how we feel with the help of God. This week, we begin with an introduction on…
His Presence For You, 1/1/23
MESSAGE The Christmas story is much greater than the moment when Jesus was born into the world. It is a story that spans the ages from the beginning to the present and into the future. It is a story of gifts that were intended to be given by our loving God the Father, through His coming Son and by the Spirit so that we could live on earth with a heavenly mindset. The grace of it is that God makes these gifts…
Life For You, 12/24/22
MESSAGE The Christmas story is much greater than the moment when Jesus was born into the world. It is a story that spans the ages from the beginning to the present and into the future. It is a story of gifts that were intended to be given by our loving God the Father, through His coming Son and by the Spirit so that we could live on earth with a heavenly mindset. The grace of it is that God makes these gifts…
Love For You, 12/18/22
MESSAGE The Christmas story is much greater than the moment when Jesus was born into the world. It is a story that spans the ages from the beginning to the present and into the future. It is a story of gifts that were intended to be given by our loving God the Father, through His coming Son and by the Spirit so that we could live on earth with a heavenly mindset. The grace of it is that God makes these gifts…
Peace For You, 12/4/22
MESSAGE The Christmas story is much greater than the moment when Jesus was born into the world. It is a story that spans the ages from the beginning to the present and into the future. It is a story of gifts that were intended to be given by our loving God the Father, through His coming Son and by the Spirit so that we could live on earth with a heavenly mindset. The grace of it is that God makes these gifts…
Hope For You, 11/27/22
MESSAGE The Christmas story is much greater than the moment when Jesus was born into the world. It is a story that spans the ages from the beginning to the present and into the future. It is a story of gifts that were intended to be given by our loving God the Father, through His coming Son and by the Spirit so that we could live on earth with a heavenly mindset. The grace of it is that God makes these gifts…
Patience, 11/13/22
MESSAGE The book of James speaks to the realities of a living faith in Jesus—the kind of roll-up-your-sleeves and get-your-hands-dirty discipleship that is borne out of an authentic relationship with the risen Lord. As we study James during this 11-week series, Faith That Works, we hope to see the connection between faith and works, gain a new perspective, and experience living out the Word in all aspects of life. Message Resources
Taming the Tongue, 10/16/22
MESSAGE The book of James speaks to the realities of a living faith in Jesus—the kind of roll-up-your-sleeves and get-your-hands-dirty discipleship that is borne out of an authentic relationship with the risen Lord. As we study James during this 11-week series, Faith That Works, we hope to see the connection between faith and works, gain a new perspective, and experience living out the Word in all aspects of life. Message Resources
Faith and Works, 10/9/22
MESSAGE The book of James speaks to the realities of a living faith in Jesus—the kind of roll-up-your-sleeves and get-your-hands-dirty discipleship that is borne out of an authentic relationship with the risen Lord. As we study James during this 11-week series, Faith That Works, we hope to see the connection between faith and works, gain a new perspective, and experience living out the Word in all aspects of life. Message Resources
Listening, 9/25/22
MESSAGE The book of James speaks to the realities of a living faith in Jesus—the kind of roll-up-your-sleeves and get-your-hands-dirty discipleship that is borne out of an authentic relationship with the risen Lord. As we study James during this 11-week series, Faith That Works, we hope to see the connection between faith and works, gain a new perspective, and experience living out the Word in all aspects of life. Message Resources
Temptation, 9/18/22
MESSAGE The book of James speaks to the realities of a living faith in Jesus—the kind of roll-up-your-sleeves and get-your-hands-dirty discipleship that is borne out of an authentic relationship with the risen Lord. As we study James during this 11-week series, Faith That Works, we hope to see the connection between faith and works, gain a new perspective, and experience living out the Word in all aspects of life. Message Resources
Trials, 9/11/22
MESSAGE The book of James speaks to the realities of a living faith in Jesus—the kind of roll-up-your-sleeves and get-your-hands-dirty discipleship that is borne out of an authentic relationship with the risen Lord. As we study James during this 11-week series, Faith That Works, we hope to see the connection between faith and works, gain a new perspective, and experience living out the Word in all aspects of life. Message Resources
His Grace For Us, 8/14/22
MESSAGE There may not be a better tribute to the Holy Scriptures than the one that is provided in Psalm 119. Every verse in Psalm 119 exalts the Word of God and the God of the Word. During this 10-week summer series, Finding The Way, we get back to the basics of allowing Scripture to help us grow in gratitude, awe, and dependence on God and His Word. In doing so, we believe it will guide us in the best…
Our Guiding Light, 8/7/22
MESSAGE There may not be a better tribute to the Holy Scriptures than the one that is provided in Psalm 119. Every verse in Psalm 119 exalts the Word of God and the God of the Word. During this 10-week summer series, Finding The Way, we get back to the basics of allowing Scripture to help us grow in gratitude, awe, and dependence on God and His Word. In doing so, we believe it will guide us in the best…
Persistent Dependence, 7/17/22
MESSAGE There may not be a better tribute to the Holy Scriptures than the one that is provided in Psalm 119. Every verse in Psalm 119 exalts the Word of God and the God of the Word. During this 10-week summer series, Finding The Way, we get back to the basics of allowing Scripture to help us grow in gratitude, awe, and dependence on God and His Word. In doing so, we believe it will guide us in the best…
A Humble Heart, 7/10/22
MESSAGE There may not be a better tribute to the Holy Scriptures than the one that is provided in Psalm 119. Every verse in Psalm 119 exalts the Word of God and the God of the Word. During this 10-week summer series, Finding The Way, we get back to the basics of allowing Scripture to help us grow in gratitude, awe, and dependence on God and His Word. In doing so, we believe it will guide us in the best…
Joseph, 6/19/22
MESSAGE During this 9-week series, we will focus on what it means to be called by God. Simply put, we are Ordinary People with Ordinary Callings. We each have an ordinary call that takes a unique shape in a specific place. Our ordinary call is 3-fold: Loving God & others (Connection), making disciples (Multiplication) and healing a broken world (Restoration). The SHAPE it takes is based on our Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experiences. The place we find ourselves…
Phoebe / Lydia, 5/29/22
MESSAGE During this 9-week series, we will focus on what it means to be called by God. Simply put, we are Ordinary People with Ordinary Callings. We each have an ordinary call that takes a unique shape in a specific place. Our ordinary call is 3-fold: Loving God & others (Connection), making disciples (Multiplication) and healing a broken world (Restoration). The SHAPE it takes is based on our Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experiences. The place we find ourselves…
Faithful 4 Roofmates, 5/22/22
MESSAGE During this 9-week series, we will focus on what it means to be called by God. Simply put, we are Ordinary People with Ordinary Callings. We each have an ordinary call that takes a unique shape in a specific place. Our ordinary call is 3-fold: Loving God & others (Connection), making disciples (Multiplication) and healing a broken world (Restoration). The SHAPE it takes is based on our Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experiences. The place we find ourselves…
Intro: General Call, 5/1/22
MESSAGE During this 9-week series, we will focus on what it means to be called by God. Simply put, we are Ordinary People with Ordinary Callings. We each have an ordinary call that takes a unique shape in a specific place. Our ordinary call is 3-fold: Loving God & others (Connection), making disciples (Multiplication) and healing a broken world (Restoration). The SHAPE it takes is based on our Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experiences. The place we find ourselves…
Easter: From Suffering to Glory, 4/17/22
MESSAGE The intent of our Lenten 5-day Devotional format (linked at the bottom) is to give you an opportunity to reflect on Jesus’ suffering and realize that “He Knows” your suffering. After celebrating Easter, we now focus on how Jesus can truly help uson our road of suffering through His Presence. Message Resources
Misrepresented, 4/10/22
MESSAGE The intent of our Lenten 5-day Devotional format (linked at the bottom) is to give you an opportunity to reflect on Jesus’ suffering and realize that “He Knows” your suffering. During this HOLY WEEK of Lent, we focus on how Jesus knows beingmisrepresented and His journey to the cross. Message Resources
Mocked, 3/27/22
MESSAGE The intent of our Lenten 5-day Devotional format (linked at the bottom) is to give you an opportunity to reflect on Jesus’ suffering and realize that “He Knows” your suffering. During this 4th week of Lent, we focus on how Jesus knows beingmocked. Message Resources
Exhaustion, 3/20/22
MESSAGE The intent of our Lenten 5-day Devotional format (linked at the bottom) is to give you an opportunity to reflect on Jesus’ suffering and realize that “He Knows” your suffering. During this 3rd week of Lent, we focus on how Jesus knowsexhaustion. Message Resources
Intro: He Suffers & We Suffer, 3/6/22
MESSAGE As we begin the Lenten season, our hope is you will understand that we have a Savior that suffered much for us. The intent of our Lenten 5-day Devotional format is to give you an opportunity to reflect on His suffering and realize that “He Knows” your suffering. Message Resources
Seek Justice, 2/13/22
MESSAGE The Book of Acts details the start of the early church. In this seven-week series, we will call ourselves to strive toward our six PCC values as we are inspired by those who did the same as they established the Church. And if we do so, both individually and corporately, we will experience freedom and become a part of His glorious movement in a needy world. This week we reflect on what it means to Seek Justice. Message Resources
Give Generously, 2/6/22
MESSAGE The Book of Acts details the start of the early church. In this seven-week series, we will call ourselves to strive toward our six PCC values as we are inspired by those who did the same as they established the Church. And if we do so, both individually and corporately, we will experience freedom and become a part of His glorious movement in a needy world. This week we reflect on how Giving Generously can change our world. Message…
Relate Well, 1/30/22
MESSAGE The Book of Acts details the start of the early church. In this seven-week series, we will call ourselves to strive toward our six PCC values as we are inspired by those who did the same as they established the Church. And if we do so, both individually and corporately, we will experience freedom and become a part of His glorious movement in a needy world. This week we reflect on how relating well can change our world. Message…
Our Values, 1/9/22
MESSAGE The Book of Acts details the start of the early church. In this seven-week series, we will call ourselves to strive toward our six PCC values as we are inspired by those who did the same as they established the Church. And if we do so, both individually and corporately, we will experience freedom and become a part of His glorious movement in a needy world. This week we reflect on how commitment to common values can change the…
LIGHT, 12/24/21
MESSAGE December 24 Message Overview:Advent is a time to prepare our hearts and souls to celebrate the extraordinary birth of Jesus that has blessed the world. During our Advent series, Together We Sing, while integrating our year-long theme of Together We Are PCC, we will focus on key Scriptures and known songs of the season that point us toward our Savior, Christ, who brings us Hope, Peace, Love, Joy, Light, and Faith. This week we focus daily on Light and…
JOY, 12/19/21
MESSAGE December 19 Message Overview:Advent is a time to prepare our hearts and souls to celebrate the extraordinary birth of Jesus that has blessed the world. During our Advent series, Together We Sing, while integrating our year-long theme of Together We Are PCC, we will focus on key Scriptures and known songs of the season that point us toward our Savior, Christ, who brings us Hope, Peace, Love, Joy, Light, and Faith. This week we focus daily on Joy and…
HOPE, 11/28/21
MESSAGE November 28 Message Overview:Advent is a time to prepare our hearts and souls to celebrate the extraordinary birth of Jesus that has blessed the world. During our Advent series, Together We Sing, while integrating our year-long theme of Together We Are PCC, we will focus on key Scriptures and known songs of the season that point us toward our Savior, Christ, who brings us Hope, Peace, Love, Joy, Light, and Faith. This week we focus daily on Hope and…
The Lord is With You, 11/14/21
MESSAGE November 14 Message Overview:In this series, we learn from the Israelites’ story, found in the Old Testament Book of Deuteronomy. This week, we close out the series by reflecting on what we have learned and being reminded that the Lord is with you and for you. Peninsula Covenant Church · November 14, 2021: The LORD is With You Message Resources
Care for the Vulnerable, 10/24/21
MESSAGE October 24 Message Overview:In this series, we learn from the Israelites’ story, found in the Old Testament Book of Deuteronomy. This week, we focus on remembering that we are to care for the vulnerable. Peninsula Covenant Church · October 24, 2021 – Care for the Needy Message Resources
Together Gathering, 10/17/21
WORSHIP & PRAYER October 17, 2021:Today we worshiped God, reflecting on our PCC family’s season of transition and our new Stakeholders. We prayed for unity, interdependence, grief, the survey and search team, our staff, the surrounding community, and the world. We also heard a message from our current series, Together: Remembering Experiences that Inform Our Future. Note: Podcast for this Sunday will be posted here by Tuesday. Peninsula Covenant Church · October 17, 2021 – Fight Evil with the Lord…
Love the Lord Your God, 09/26/21
MESSAGE September 26 Message Overview:In this series, we learn from the Israelites’ story, found in the Old Testament Book of Deuteronomy. This week, we focus on remembering that God gave us commands that are best for us. Note: Podcast for this Sunday will be posted here by Monday. Peninsula Covenant Church · September 26, 2021: Love the Lord Your God Message Resources
There is a Promised Land, 09/19/21
MESSAGE September 19 Message Overview:In this series, we learn from the Israelites’ story, found in the Old Testament Book of Deuteronomy. This week, we focus on remembering that God has made a covenant with us, which provides a place in this world and in His heart. Note: Podcast for this Sunday will be posted here by Monday. Peninsula Covenant Church · September 19, 2021: There is a Promise Land/Covenant Message Resources
Remembering Matters, 09/12/21
MESSAGE September 12 Message Overview:In this series, we learn from the Israelites’ story, found in the Old Testament Book of Deuteronomy. They were called, by God, to remember in order to follow God well. Note: Podcast for this Sunday will be posted here by Monday. Peninsula Covenant Church · September 12, 2021: Remembering Matters Message Resources
Together Gathering, 09/05/21
WORSHIP & PRAYER September 5, 2021:Today we worshiped God, reflected on our PCC family’s transition, ate together (in person and online) at the Lord’s table, prayed for our many global crises, prayed for all who pour into PCC, and celebrated baptisms, Note: Podcast for this Sunday will be posted here by Monday. Peninsula Covenant Church · September 5, 2021: Together: We are PCC! Message Resources
Provides the Best Way, 08/29/21
MESSAGE August 29 Message Overview:We will look at how God’s great love provides the best way. In this message, we close out this series, focusing on John’s final thoughts—knowing about God’slove and a warning. Note: Podcast for this Sunday will be posted here by Monday. Peninsula Covenant Church · August 29, 2021: God Provides the Best Way Message Resources
Provides a Discerning Spirit, 08/15/21
MESSAGE August 15 Message Overview:We will look at how God’s great love provides a discerning Spirit, guiding us and offering protection from other ungodly influences. Note: Podcast for this Sunday will be posted here by Monday. Peninsula Covenant Church · August 15, 2021 : God Provides a Discerning Spirit Message Resources
Provides Light & Forgiveness, 07/18/21
MESSAGE July 18 Message Overview: We will look at how God’s love provides light and forgiveness. Peninsula Covenant Church · Jul 18, 2021 – God Provides Light and Forgiveness Message Resources
Provides Life, Fellowship, Joy, 07/11/21
MESSAGE July 11 Message Overview: We cannot be the church well, unless we love well by accessing the unlimited well of God’s love. Peninsula Covenant Church · Together Responding to His Great Love Message Resources
Interdependence Day, 07/04/21
Watch: Listen: Peninsula Covenant Church · Jul 4, 2021 – Interdependence Day As we move forward into the unknown of our future, we can benefit being interdependent on God and each other. In this message, let’s find out what a puzzle piece, a head of lettuce, and the Declaration of Independence all have in common!
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