SMCC Messages

In this message, Pastor Eric Nelson exposes the danger of white-collar sin—the subtle, socially accepted, image-driven behaviors that quietly corrode the soul. Drawing from Jesus’ warning about whitewashed tombs in Matthew 23, he reveals how outward polish can hide inner decay, and why only God can truly wash us white from the inside out. Discover the freedom that comes not from performing for approval, but from embracing the grace that heals, restores, and makes us whole.

In this message, Pastor Dave Nelsen exposes the trap of image management, polishing the outside while ignoring the inside. Jesus’ 5th Woe reminds us that true goodness comes only from the cleansing work God does in the heart, not from our performance or reputation. Discover the freedom of letting God clean what no one else can see and living from the inside out.

In this week’s message, Pastor Trevor Lovell unpacks how even good habits like giving can become hollow when driven by selfish motives. Using John Steinbeck’s The Pearl and Jesus’ words in Matthew 23, he challenges us to see that generosity is meant to form our hearts, not feed our pride. True giving flows from love and relationship — not from rules or the need to look righteous.

In this message from The Seven Woes series, Pastor Eric unpacks what Jesus meant when He warned the religious leaders about “swearing” and taking oaths. We often think fixing our swearing means cleaning up our vocabulary, but Jesus is actually inviting us to examine how we use God, our words, and our promises. This episode challenges us to be people whose “yes” means yes, whose “no” means no, and whose lives reflect the God who always keeps His word.

Discover the meaning of Jesus’ “woe” in Matthew 23, a compassionate alarm that exposes religious hypocrisy, misguided devotion, and the difference between performance and authentic discipleship. This sermon in our Seven Woes series unpacks the mask of hypocrisy, the trap of legalism, and the cure found in Jesus alone, by grace through faith. Listen for practical steps to repent, re-center on the gospel, and grow in grace, truth, and real devotion.

Pastor Trevor kicks off The Seven Woes series with a mountain-trail encounter that frames Jesus’ warnings as compassionate alarms, not condemnation. Walking through Matthew 23, he exposes performance-based religion and invites us to humility that opens, rather than slams the door to God. Discover how recognizing our need for a Savior moves us from spiritual ruin into the joy and peace Jesus offers.

On Celebration Sunday, Pastor Eric looks back on 27 years of SMCC and the past July–June season, pairing stories like the Jeepson family with transparent numbers to show how God is changing lives. Teaching through Psalm 100, Acts 14, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, he calls the church to worship with joy, practice gratitude, and contribute as part of God’s ongoing story. The message casts vision toward 2030 and culminates in baptisms—an invitation for everyone to take a next step with Jesus.

In the finale of At the Table, Pastor Eric shows how God turns an operating table of wounds into a King’s table of healing, anchoring the message in 2 Samuel 9 and Mephibosheth’s unexpected seat of grace. We explore Jesus’ invitation to the unworthy and the adopted heirs who “always eat at the King’s table.” Hear powerful stories from Jenny, Kim, and Josh, and find hope if you’ve ever thought, “I don’t belong here.”

Week 4 of “At the Table” zooms in on Jesus’ words to the criminal on the cross (Luke 23) and the breathtaking promise: “Today you will be with me in paradise.” Pastor Eric demonstrates how this moment reveals the heart of the gospel, Jesus is full of grace and truth, and why we all need both for genuine life transformation. Expect a clear, practical framework to locate yourself on the grace-truth grid and to live like Jesus in your closest relationships.

Serving is at the heart of what it means to follow Jesus, and this week’s message unpacks why. Pastor Kelly McCoy explores Acts 6 and John 13 to show that the church thrives when every table is set and served by someone willing to say “yes.” Discover how stepping into service can move the mission forward and bless both you and those you serve.