Hazleton Community Church

Hazleton Community Church We are a church committed to the gospel and the expository preaching of God’s Word.

09/06/2026

Grace changes more than our destination—it changes the way we live.

GRACE CHANGES EVERYTHING — PART 3“Grace Raises Us to a New Life” | Romans 6:4–5Pastor Dennis reminded us that grace does...
09/06/2026

GRACE CHANGES EVERYTHING — PART 3
“Grace Raises Us to a New Life” | Romans 6:4–5

Pastor Dennis reminded us that grace does more than forgive what we have done—grace changes who we are.

In Romans 6, Paul reminds us that the Gospel doesn’t stop with the death and burial of Jesus. Jesus rose from the grave! And because we are united with Christ, His resurrection changes the way we live today.

New life doesn’t mean a perfect life. We still struggle. We still stumble. But the Holy Spirit is at work within us, transforming us and teaching us to “walk in newness of life.”

If you missed this week’s message—or would like to hear it again—I invite you to watch Part 3 of our series, “Grace Changes Everything.”

▶️ Watch “Grace Changes Everything — Part 3”
https://youtu.be/gnpU4W_eKzc

The Gospel doesn’t merely say, “Your past has been forgiven.” It also says, “A new life has begun.”

— Pastor Dennis
Hazleton Community Church
Come Together • Grow Together

📖 WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH WHAT GOD HAS GIVEN YOU?This past Sunday, Elder Ron brought us a message from Matthew 25:14–30 ...
09/06/2026

📖 WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH WHAT GOD HAS GIVEN YOU?

This past Sunday, Elder Ron brought us a message from Matthew 25:14–30 — The Parable of the Talents.**

Jesus reminds us that everything we have—our time, abilities, opportunities, resources, and influence—has been entrusted to us by God. The question isn't whether we've all been given the same things. The question is:

Are we being faithful with what He has placed in our hands?

God doesn't call us to bury what He has given us. He calls us to use it faithfully for His purposes and His Kingdom.

Jesus said:

“For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have more than enough.” — Matthew 25:29

Maybe this week is a good time to ask:

🙏 What has God entrusted to me?
🙏 Am I using it—or burying it?
🙏 Where is God asking me to step out in faith and serve?

If you missed Elder Ron's message, or you'd like to hear it again, you can watch it here:

▶️ Watch “The Parable of the Talents”
https://youtu.be/MlvOHef8yVI

And we'd love to have you join us at Hazleton Community Church as we continue growing together in Christ.

Come Together • Grow Together

09/03/2026

"A MINUTE WITH PASTOR DENNIS"

Hazleton Community Church

GRACE CHANGES EVERYTHING — PART 2: UNITED WITH CHRISTRomans 6:3–4What really happened when you came to Christ?We often u...
08/23/2026

GRACE CHANGES EVERYTHING — PART 2: UNITED WITH CHRIST

Romans 6:3–4

What really happened when you came to Christ?

We often understand that Jesus forgave us. Jesus saved us. Jesus died for us. But in Romans 6:3–4, Paul shows us that there is even more to understand.

Jesus didn’t merely do something FOR us. Through faith, we have been united WITH Him.

Because we are united with Christ:

✝️ His death changed our relationship to sin.
✝️ His burial reminds us that the old life no longer defines us.
✝️ His resurrection means we have been called to walk in newness of life.

Grace doesn’t simply change where we’re going when we die. **Grace changes who we are and how we live right now.

Your past may be part of your story, but it is no longer the source of your identity.

You belong to Jesus.

If you weren’t able to be with us at church today, I invite you to watch this week’s message, Grace Changes Everything — Part 2: United With Christ,” from Romans 6:3–4, by clicking on the link below.

https://youtu.be/pcAsxYySMy0?is=lpp6fJYJZ6YZbyUD&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

I pray this message encourages you to understand not only what Jesus has done for you, but who you have become because you are **united with Him**.

In Christ,

Pastor Dennis

We wanted to give a big shoutout and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to help with our church beautificati...
08/18/2026

We wanted to give a big shoutout and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to help with our church beautification project over the weekend!! We’re so grateful for every helping hand that made a difference.

Check out some of the before and after photos!! ⬇️

✝️ GRACE IS NEVER AN EXCUSE TO SIN!Last week, we celebrated the incredible truth of Romans 5 where sin increased, grace ...
08/16/2026

✝️ GRACE IS NEVER AN EXCUSE TO SIN!

Last week, we celebrated the incredible truth of Romans 5 where sin increased, grace increased even more!

But that raises an important question:

**If God’s grace is greater than all our sin, does grace give us permission to keep sinning?**

Paul’s answer in Romans 6:1–2 could not be stronger:

**“Absolutely not! How can we who died to sin still live in it?”**

Grace is amazing. Grace forgives. Grace rescues. **Grace frees.** But grace is never permission to return comfortably to the very thing Jesus came to rescue us from.

There is a difference between **falling into sin** and wanting to **continue living under sin’s rule**. The Christian life is not about asking, *“How much sin can I get away with and still be forgiven?”* Instead, grace changes the question:

**“If Jesus rescued me from this, why would I want to go back?”**

When we come to Christ, our relationship with sin changes. We belong to **another King and another Kingdom.** Sin may still tempt us, old desires may still show up, and old habits may still call our names—but **sin is no longer our master.**

If you missed today’s message, **“Grace Is Never an Excuse to Sin,”** or would like to hear it again, click below and join **Pastor Dennis** as we continue our journey through Romans.

▶️ [Watch “Grace Is Never an Excuse to Sin” — Romans 6:1–2](https://youtu.be/uKKr-1NNiH8?is=2e6u_G-OLRPMQrfi&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

And remember:

**Don’t romanticize the old house.
Don’t walk back toward the fire.
Don’t mistake God’s grace for permission to wear the chains again.**

**GRACE CHANGES WHO WE ARE! 🙌**

✝️ GRACE HAS THE FINAL WORD!Pastor Dennis reminded us that sin has done tremendous damage in our world. It has broken fa...
08/16/2026

✝️ GRACE HAS THE FINAL WORD!

Pastor Dennis reminded us that sin has done tremendous damage in our world. It has broken families, destroyed lives, filled hospitals and cemeteries, and most importantly, separated humanity from God.

But sin does NOT have the final word!

In Romans 5:18–21, Paul gives us one of the greatest declarations of hope in all of Scripture:

“But where sin multiplied, grace multiplied even more.” — Romans 5:20

Through Adam came sin, condemnation, and death. But through Jesus Christ came grace, justification, and LIFE!

No matter how deep your sin, God's grace goes deeper.
No matter how dark your past, God's grace shines brighter.
No matter how many your failures, God's grace is greater still.

Your sin may be great—but GOD'S GRACE IS GREATER!

If you missed Sunday's message, “Grace Has the Final Word,” or would like to hear it again, click the link below and join Pastor Dennis as we continue our journey through the book of Romans.

▶️ Watch “Grace Has the Final Word” — Romans 5:18–21

And remember: Sin no longer has the final word. Death no longer has the final word. Your guilt and failures do not have the final word.

GRACE DOES. 🙌

The Tale of Two Heads – Part 1 | Romans 5:12–17Yesterday, Pastor Dennis continued our journey through the Book of Romans...
08/03/2026

The Tale of Two Heads – Part 1 | Romans 5:12–17

Yesterday, Pastor Dennis continued our journey through the Book of Romans with a powerful message titled "The Tale of Two Heads – Part 1."

In Romans 5:12–17, we discovered that every person is represented by one of two men—Adam or Jesus Christ.

We learned:
🔹 How one act of Adam changed the course of human history.
🔹 Why sin and death entered the world.
🔹 What it means that Adam was our representative.
🔹 Why Jesus is the greater Adam, whose grace is far greater than Adam's failure.
🔹 How God's gift of righteousness is freely received—not earned.
🔹 And why your identity today is determined by who represents you.

One of the key truths from the message was:

"Genesis explains why we need the Gospel. Romans 5 explains why the Gospel is enough."

Because of Jesus...
✔️ The King has changed.
✔️ The Kingdom has changed.
✔️ Our standing has changed.
✔️ Our future has changed.

If you weren't able to join us, we invite you to watch the message here:

https://youtu.be/b7SFjcZEQ7M?is=vi7H1UYcX307EvE9

Next Sunday, we'll continue with Part 2: "Grace Has the Final Word," as we explore Romans 5:18–21 and discover why God's grace doesn't merely overcome sin—it triumphs over it.

We'd love to have you worship with us at Hazleton Community Church!

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400 E 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA
18202

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 3pm

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