Sermons

Cross Walk

Andy Davies — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Andy brings the message, "Cross Walk" from Matthew 16:24-25. Before we celebrate the Resurrection, we will walk the road to the cross with Jesus. As we consider Jesus' journey, we will be challenged to live our lives in a manner consistent with his life.

Cultural Adaptability, Gospel Solidarity

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Cultural Adaptability, Gospel Solidarity” from 1 Corinthians 9:19-27. How far will love for the unsaved go? In this passage, Paul shows us what it looked like to reach the lost with the uncompromising truth of the Gospel.

The Loving Way to be Right - Part 2

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Loving Way to be Right” - Part 2 from 1 Corinthians 9:1-18. We've all experienced the know-it-all who has to get his or her way. You don't find much peaceful unity around that person. This week God's Word helps us see the right way to be right. A gospel-driven love and humility will act for the well-being and good of others.

The Loving Way to be Right

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Loving Way to be Right’ from 1 Corinthians 8. Have you ever been around the kind of person who always has to be right? Even if he/she is right, they demonstrate the wrong way to be right. In the end, they are repugnant and people are polarized. Do Christians ever struggle with the battle to be right? In our new section of 1 Corinthians, God's Word gives us a path forward on how to be right through the practice of Christ-like sacrificial love.

Thriving in Christian Singleness

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Thriving in Christian Singleness” from 1 Corinthians 7:25-40. Do we put Christian marriage on a higher pedestal than Christian singleness? Is that how God thinks of singleness? In this message we finish the section (chapters 5-7) pertaining to marriage and singleness by seeing how God plans for Christian singles to thrive.

Grow Where You Are

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Grow Where You Are” from 1 Corinthians 7:17-24. Is it a challenge to be content with your lot in life? It is easy to glance side to side, see the prizes that God has given to others, and wish we could have what they have. In this section of chapter 7, God calls us to realize that we ultimately have the greatest of gifts already so that we can thrive wherever He has placed us.

Single, Married, Divorced...To the Glory of God

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Single, Married, Divorced…To the Glory of God” from 1 Corinthians 7:8-16. It's amazing how sufficient the Word of God is concerning each area of life. As we continue in our study of 1 Corinthians 7, Paul shows us how to live for the glory of God no matter what relationship status we find ourselves in.

The Bible, Sex, and Marriage

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Bible, Sex, and Marriage” from 1 Corinthians 7:1-7. We know that sin has effected everything in creation, including marriage. But, God has graciously and wisely given us His Word which is sufficient for life and godliness.

Jesus Builds the Faith of Failures - Ryan Fullerton

Ryan Fullerton — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Ryan Fullerton brings the message, "Jesus Builds the Faith of Failures” from Matthew 17:14-27.

For the Glory of God

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "For the Glory of God” from 1 Corinthians 6:12-20. What would you say is your purpose in life? Do you realize that no matter where you are or what you've done, God still gives you purpose to carry out? In a passage that starts with correction concerning sexual immorality, Paul leads us to the important principle that Christ bought us so that we might live for the glory of God.

Be Who Christ Saved You to Be

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Be Who Christ Saved You to Be” from 1 Corinthians 6:1-11. Are there ever any disputes between Christians? Yep! Disagreements happen. But, God has a plan that does not include taking your brother to court. Instead, be who Christ saved you to be: a selfless follower of Him who will humbly get help from those in the church to settle the problem.

Do What's Right, Not What's Easy

Nate Birkholz — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Do What’s Right, Not What’s Easy” from 1 Corinthians 5. In returning to our study of 1 Corinthians we come to chapter 5 where Paul instructs the church on how to respond to egregious sin from one of its members. The removal of a church member due to sin is never easy or convenient, but it is necessary in order to pursue purity in the church.

Kissing Jesus

Tom Siefert — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 02:30:00 +0000

Tom Siefert brings the message, "Kissing Jesus” from Matthew 26:47-49. The Communion service is intended to be a hallowed moment in our spiritual lives. It is the way Jesus told us to remember him during his absence from the earth. Yet it is more than just a ritual we follow once a month, it is an opportunity for us to express our love back to him for all he has done for us.

Grace for the Humble

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Grace for the Humble” from James 4:1-10. The end of a year often gives us time to reflect. What did you see God doing in your heart this past year? In what way is He growing you? What are you praying for concerning the year ahead? An absolute necessity for God to continue His work of growth and sanctification in our lives is humility. Good thing He gives grace. Our year end message will focus on the Biblical path toward humility.

Christmas Love

Nate Birkholz — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Christmas Love” from 1 John 4:9-10. This message is a study of God's love to us in the coming of Jesus.

Christmas Joy

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Christmas Joy” from Psalm 4 and John 15:1-11. The season with all of its festivities is ramping up as we get closer and closer to Christmas. Christmas parties, choir concerts, and gift exchanges are putting smiles on our faces. But, does God give us a joy that goes beyond the thrills of the season? Yes, He does and on Sunday we'll study this theme of Biblical joy.

Christmas Peace

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Christmas Peace" from Ephesians 2:11-17. In our second Christmas sermon, we will cover the theme of Biblical peace that comes down from heaven. In Isaiah 9:6 we are told that the Son is the Prince of Peace to His people, and since that is the case, shouldn't there be a unique peace that accompanies our lives? This Sunday we will see how Christ's coming gives us an abiding peace with God and man.

Christmas Hope

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Christmas Hope” from Romans 5:1-5. We begin our Christmas series starting with the Biblical theme of Hope. Christmas truly is a wonderful season that we try to fill with all sorts of celebration and happiness. But, God has given His people a promise that the future eternal benefits we have through Christ will be so beautiful and glorious that if we could see them now you would be blown away. As we think about Christmas, let's remember that the best is yet to come.

The Wonderfully Uncomfortable Path of Repentance

Stephen Ellison — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 02:30:00 +0000

Pastor Stephen brings the message, "The Wonderfully Uncomfortable Path of Repentance” from 2 Corinthians 6:16b-7:13a. Pastor Stephen brings the message, "The Wonderfully Uncomfortable Path of Repentance" from 2 Corinthians 6:16b-7:13a. Acknowledging our sin isn't necessarily fun. Having others acknowledge our sin certainly isn't fun. And then internally dealing with the reality of our sin, and leaving that sin behind, may be the hardest part of all. But the apostle Paul shows us in 2 Corinthians 7 that this process of grief and discomfort is actually a beautiful gift of God that brings benefits that are easily worth it in the long run.

Create in Me a Clean Heart

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Create in Me a Clean Heart” from Psalm 51. In our third message concerning repentance we will look at the Biblical response to sin found in Psalm 5.

Seek God and Live

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Seek God and Live” from the book of Amos. This week we will turn to the book of Amos and do a fly-over of it in one sermon. Like last week (Joel), the theme of repentance once again comes to the surface. What does it look like to practice regular repentance? And, where do I even start? We'll explore those questions this Sunday.

Rend Your Heart, Not Your Garments

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Rend Your Heart, Not Your Garments” from Joel. We're taking a break from 1 Corinthians until after the holidays and starting a short series in the minor prophets. This week our sermon will cover the book of Joel where God calls us to practice repentance at the core of who we are: the heart.

A Powerful Weakness

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "A Powerful Weakness” from 1 Corinthians 4:9-21. The first section of Paul's letter comes to a close with a climactic statement that the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. In other words, the measure of a person's walk with God is not determined by what he says but by the power of God at work in his life.

Servants and Stewards

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Servants and Stewards" from 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. In our study of 1 Corinthians, we've seen that there have been weird loyalties in the church to leaders like Paul, Apollos, and Peter. Certainly not helpful to the unity of God's people, then or now! As he closes out this first section of the letter, Paul shows us what leaders in the church are to be: servants of Christ and stewards of God. But then, doesn't that sound like the role for all Christians?

Take Care How You Build

Andy Davies — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Pastor Andy brings the message, “Take Care How You Build” from 1 Corinthians 3:10-23. Not all buildings are of the same quality, even though they may be complete. What matters is the material used in construction. Paul uses this metaphor to warn and encourage us as we build the Church for God's glory and with God's resources.

Time to Grow Up

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, “Time to Grow Up” from 1 Corinthians 3:1-9. You've seen the toddler who has to have it his way. That little guy can disrupt a room full of people. In the church, Christians can act like toddlers and it can cause all kinds of division. In this first section of 1 Corinthians (chapters 1-4), God's Word continues to lead us away from our sinfulness in order to find unity in Christ.

Confidence in God, Not Ourselves

Nate Birkholz — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:20:51 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, “Confidence in God, Not Ourselves” from 1 Corinthians 2. What role would you be playing if God did push a true, Christ-exalting, gospel-centered revival into the hearts of people? Providentially, we arrive at 1 Corinthians 2 this Sunday where the Bible gives us a sound confidence that God uses His methods, not the world's, to ultimately carry out the work.

Believing What is Foolish

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Believing What is Foolish” from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31.The message of the Gospel will always be rejected by some as utter nonsense and foolishness. Yet, God has seen fit to show His wisdom through the cross and bring people from all over the world to Himself. Because the gospel is the power of God unto salvation, we will keep the foolishness of the gospel at the center and boast, not in ourselves, but in Him.

Gospel Unity for a Divided Church

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Gospel Unity for a Divided Church” from 1 Corinthians 1:10-17. Could members of a church ever divide over favorite leadership personalities? In Corinth well-known leaders like Paul, Apollos, and Peter were becoming icons of loyalty, and Paul wasn't having any of it. This first section of 1 Corinthians is instructive for Christians concerning the essential center for unity in the church.

God's Kindness for Imperfect People

Nate Birkholz — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God’s Kindness for Imperfect People” from 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. This week we begin a new sermon series in 1 Corinthians. You can familiarize yourself with the book by reading summary notes from a study Bible; reading the book itself, or even skimming the chapters and their subtitles.

The Practice of Church Discipline

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Practice of Church Discipline” from Matthew 16:13-9; 18:15-20. Just the mention of church discipline can leave Christians feeling uneasy, more than likely because it has been done poorly in so many different contexts. Yet, the practice itself is a responsibility that Jesus has given to His church. So, on Sunday, we will look at this important Biblical practice with humility and aim to grow in obeying our King.

Why Church Membership Matters

Stephen Ellison — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Stephen brings the message, "Why Church Membership Matters.” Is church membership a modern practice, or a Biblical one? Is it more like being a family member, or a Costco member? Many of us have questions about just how essential this practice is. Many of us may question what it is. This Sunday, we'll look at what Scripture has to say about the believers responsibility to the local church.

The Practice of Giving

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Practice of Giving." For the next three weeks we will turn to the Bible to look at healthy practices for a local church. This week we are looking at the practice of giving; next week is the practice of membership and serving. The last week we will cover the practice of Biblical discipline. Ask God to use this series in your own life and for His glory in the church.

Waiting for the Lord

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Waiting for the Lord” from Psalm 27. Pastor Nate brings the message, "Waiting for the Lord" from Psalm 27. What can you do when fear threatens the security of your life? In Psalm 27 God gives us a way for fear to be defeated by a Biblically driven faith that waits for the Lord. What does that faith look like? Let's study Psalm 27 together to find out.

God, Test Me

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God, Test Me” from Psalm 26. We gathered together as a church family around the communion table and celebrated the victorious work of Christ over sin and death. Paul says that as we approach this gathering we ought to examine ourselves for unrepentant sin. The passage and sermon of Psalm 26 helps us to confidently examine our lives under God's steadfast love...love that changes our lives.

God's Plan for Shame

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God’s Plan for Shame” from Psalm 25. Shame occasionally shows up and is the unwanted guest in our hearts. People's words, their hurtful actions, or even our own sins can open the door to this intruder, and he can stick around for years. In Psalm 25 David helps us voice our hurt and plead with the Lord for help.

We're Not That Glorious

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "We’re Not That Glorious” from Psalm 24. It is so easy to slip back into the mindset of the sun: "everything is supposed to revolve around me." But, God graciously sets us straight in Psalm 24 by showing us the high glory of Jesus. Everything, including ourselves, revolves around Him.

The Influence of the Resurrection

Andy Davies — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Andy brings the message, "The Influence of the Resurrection.” The resurrection of Jesus is the defining moment in human history. It is a miracle without parallel in all the history of mankind. And because of its sheer magnitude we sometimes forget the practical benefits that God has given believers on the basis of Christ's resurrection. Lord willing, these will leave us in a thankful attitude as we share in the Lord's table together at the end of the service.

Last Words

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Last Words” from Joshua 22-24. In this final sermon of our Joshua series the last words from Israel's leader come in the form of a challenge: "Choose whom you will serve". Every day, every moment we are making a choice as to whom we will serve. It's either God or self. Pray that God uses His Word this Sunday to encourage His people to choose Him.

A Surprising Inheritance

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "A Surprising Inheritance” from Joshua 13-21. Big chunks of Scripture outlining land allotments/inheritances to ancient Israel can seem insignificant and, quite frankly, boring for today's reader. But all Scripture is profitable for us (2 Tim 3:16), and in this week's sermon we will see that God has a purpose for including this information in His Word to us.

Depending on God

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Depending on God” from Joshua 9-12. Have you taken time to pray over the matters you are facing today? We might aim for a quick answer with Gemini or ChatGPT or call a friend, but will you take a moment to seek God first? Joshua 9-12 helps us keep life simple: go to God first and depend on Him to lead you through the day.

Who is Ultimate?

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Who is Ultimate?” from Joshua 5:15 - 8:35. When Joshua and the rest of Israel approached the Jordan, they trusted what god had told them. When they approached Jericho, they had to trust what God had declared. When God spoke of sin, some failed to trust His commands. This passage brings us back to simplicity: trust what God has spoken…and obey.

God Does the Impossible

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God Does the Impossible” from Joshua 3-4. God delights in doing the "impossible" in order to bring glory to Himself. For example, when the Jordan River was at peak height during the flood season, God chose to take Israel across it-on dry ground. His powerful works are a reminder that God is carrying out a good plan in and through the lives of His people and nothing can stop Him.

A message from Phil Hunt

Phil Hunt — Sun, 25 May 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Phil Hunt brings the message from Philippians 1:9-11.

Faith of an Unlikely Convert

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 18 May 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Faith of an Unlikely Convert" from Joshua 2. Who is the most unlikely person in your life to come to Jesus? Joshua 2 shows us how God works on the heart and gloriously draws people unto Himself...which is what He did for you.

God's Gifts for the Journey

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 11 May 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message "God’s Gifts for the Journey” from Joshua 1. This message begins a seven part series through the book of Joshua which is a testimony that God is Faithful to His promises. For Israel the journey into the land is one that seems overwhelming, even impossible, but God has given them His Word and His Presence. God's gifts enable His people to endure.

God's Authority in the Face of Death

Stephen Ellison — Sun, 04 May 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Stephen brings the message, "God's Authority in the Face of Death." While there are many stories of Christian heroes who have suffered much for the Faith, many of us wouldn't want to voluntarily sign up for a path like theirs. But what happens when God brings unrequested loss into our lives? How do we think about His power, plans, or authority to act when approaching these difficult seasons? In this message we'll see from Ezekiel 24:15-27 how God uses the grief He's placed in our paths to glorify Him and to serve His grand purposes.

Forgiveness from the Heart

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message "Forgiveness from the Heart” from Matthew 18:21-35. It’s impossible to live in this world without relational hurt and pain. The question is this, how do Christians look to Jesus for help when someone sins against you? This message shows how Jesus explains the important, life-giving practice of forgiveness.

A Perplexing Resurrection

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message ""A Perplexing Resurrection" from Luke 24:1-12. Christians all over the world celebrate the reality of the Risen Jesus. We see how the women were perplexed at the tomb, how the angels had a proclamation of truth, and how the disciples had varying responses to the resurrection. Our perplexities come to rest when we lay hold of the Risen Savior.

The King Who Wept

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message "The King Who Wept” from Luke 19:28-40. This message is the celebration of Jesus coming into Jerusalem just days before His death. He is a King entering the capital city to shouts of praise. Yet, He weeps over the blindness of their hearts. We have a Savior who has power to save and compassion for those who need Him.

The Lord of Peace

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message "The Lord of Peace” from 2nd Thessalonians 3:16-18. Is there peace for the Christian in the midst of the "storm?" Or, can it only be obtained when the good times are rolling? For the Christians who were experiencing afflictions, Paul's prayer at the end of 2 Thessalonians leads us to conclude the following: if you have the Lord in the midst of the storm, peace can be found with Him.

Accountability for the Busybody

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message "Accountability for the Busybody" from 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15. What do you do with the professing Christian who freeloads because he refuses to work? That was the challenge the Thessalonian church faced. And, it's the passage with significant implications for our lives that we'll cover this Sunday!

Talking Like Christians

Stephen Ellison — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Stephen brings the message “Talking Like Christians” from 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5. In Paul's letters, we often find him encouraging believers with simple truths, praying for them, and asking for prayer. In short, Paul writes like a Christian talking to Christians. But for us, it can often feel awkward or hard to talk casually about faith, grace, or what God's doing in our lives with our Christian friends. Our passage for Sunday will model what uplifting, casual, Christian conversation can look like in our relationships with other believers.

What if We Got it Wrong?

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message from 2 Thessalonians 2, ""What if We Got it Wrong?" That was the question that worried the Christians in Thessalonica. Granted, there are a lot of ideas about how the Lord will return. But, Paul's aim in this chapter is to shed truth on the fact that Jesus will return, and Christians can stand firm until that day comes.

The Hopeful yet Heavy Justice of God

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Hopeful yet Heavy Justice of God” from 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12. It irks us when we see injustice happening around us. Yet, when Jesus returns, God tells us that there will be a complete and final justice that He will hand down to all of humanity. A justice that will be permanent…a justice that brings hope to each Christian.

Enduring Evidence

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Enduring Evidence” from 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5. Not long after he wrote 1 Thessalonians, Paul saw the need to quickly follow up with a second letter to the young Christians at Thessalonica. The themes from the first and second letter are very similar but with further clarification. This Sunday we will spend our time looking at the first five verses that point to the evidence of God's saving work in our lives.

The God Who Sanctifies, Keeps, and Calls

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The God Who Sanctifies, Keeps, and Calls” from 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28. In this last section of 1 Thessalonians, Paul gives strong, absolute assurance that God will see His children all the way home! Our eternal security rests in His faithfulness.

God-Honoring Relationships - Part 2

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God-Honoring Relationships” -Part 2 from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22. Jesus is coming back someday, and it is our privileged task to be ready to meet Him when He returns. In our second-to-last sermon in 1 Thessalonians, we will see how the Bible guides us into an honorable relationship with God that prepares us to meet Him.

The Meaning, Message, and Motive for Evangelism

Matt Emadi — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Our Men’s BUILD Conference speaker, Matt Emadi, brings the message, “The Meaning, Message, and Motive for Evangelism” from Romans 1:1-6.

God-Honoring Relationships

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God-Honoring Relationships” from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15. Relationships can be hard. Yet, they are rewarding when we follow God's word. In our study this week we will look at God's plan for 2 unique relationships in the church: 1) the relationship between pastors and congregation; and, 2) the relationship between members and... members.

Great Expectation

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:25:00 +0000

Sunday Morning...Pastor Nate brings the message, "Great Expectation" from 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. Christians live with the expectation that God will complete both a final judgment for those who oppose Him and a final salvation for those who believe in Him. This event will be the ultimate Day of the Lord. In light of that day, live with both anticipation and encouragement that God will save His people through it.

Hope for Grieving Christians

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Hope for Grieving Christians” from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. A life-giving benefit in salvation is that Jesus will bring about a great reunion for all His people. When He returns, all Christians (past and present) will be brought together. Imagine what it will be like to be reunited with Christian friends and family members and always be with the Lord!

Love and Labor

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Love and Labor” from 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12. As Paul continues his letter to the Christians in Thessalonica, he teaches on the practical responsibilities of 1) love that is carried out in one another's lives, and; 2) labor that minds one's own business. God then uses those distinct practices in our lives to impact those around us for His glory.

Pleasing God with Purity

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Pleasing God with Purity” from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. It's no secret that sexual freedom has been a focal point of our society. Why not? We are pleasure-seekers after all. As we open up chapter 4 of 1 Thessalonians, God's Word directs us in a better path forward, one that keeps the pleasure of sexual activity within the safe boundaries of obedience to God.

The Four C's of Trials

Andy Davies — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Andy brings the message, "The Four C’s of Trials” from James 1:2-4. What are you looking forward to this year? God's plans are often not our expectations when it comes to the New Year. But James helps us to understand God's plan for us will change us for our good and His glory.

Comfort of the Coming King - Part 3

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Comfort of the Coming King” - Part 3 from Matthew 1:18-25. "You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." That was the message Joseph heard from the angel, and it is the message that is joyfully heard in the hearts of all those who trust in Jesus for salvation. It is also the message that needs to be heard by those who have not been saved from their sin. This coming Sunday, Pastor Nate will re-visit the Christmas story and then share how Jesus saves His people from their sins.

Comfort of the Coming King - Part 2

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Comfort of the Coming King” - Part 2 from Isaiah 42:1-9. As we continue our Advent series this Sunday, we see that the coming Savior would be gentle with His people. "A bruised reed he will not break; and a faintly burning wick he will not quench." No one is a cast-away. No one will be written off. Jesus is for His people.

Comfort of the Coming King - Part 1

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Comfort of the Coming King” - Part 1 from Isaiah 40. Do you find comfort in your circumstances or in the character and promises of God? As the Jews were agonizing in exile, God gave them a promise of comfort. It's a promise anchored in His unchanging character that extends to our lives today. A Savior would come and those who wait on Him shall renew their strength.

My Shepherd: He is Enough

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "My Shepherd: He is Enough" from Psalm 23. Pastor Nate reminds us, from a familiar text, of God's care for and provision in our lives.

Increasing and Abounding in Love

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Increasing and Abounding in Love” from 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13. What role does your love for others play in your standing before God? That's a question that Paul answers at the end of 1 Thessalonians 3. When we see love flowing through our lives God is establishing us in holiness.

Affliction, Meet Faith

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Affliction, Meet Faith” from 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5. Would it surprise you to hear that in God's wisdom He has so ordered our lives that we would come face to face with affliction? Paul says that we are "destined for this." But we are not left without hope. In our sermon, we will see how faith tethers us to God so that we can remain established in Him.

A Word that Works

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "A Word that Works” from 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16. When Paul defended his ministry in Thessalonica, he did so by pointing out the changes that happened in the lives of these new Christians. People were changed, not because of Paul's speaking skills, but because they received the Word of God in faith. As believers we can be thankful and confident that God has given His Word to be at work in our lives.

The Character of a Gospel Witness

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Character of a Gospel Witness” from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12. One of the greatest blessings that God gives us is the privilege of sharing the Gospel with non-Christians. It's a joyful moment knowing that God is very specifically using that moment for His glory. As we long to practice evangelism more and more, Paul shows us four important lessons for being a Gospel Witness.

Life-Changing - Part 2

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Life-Changing" Part 2 from 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10. In the opening chapter of 1 Thessalonians we are seeing the power of the Gospel in the lives of believers. Salvation does bring about change. And, as a church we want to be that change for the glory of God and for encouragement and witness to those around us.

Life Changing - Part 1

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Life-Defining" from 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5. This message begins a new sermon series in 1 Thessalonians where the opening verses present defining marks of God's salvation in our lives. When we come to believe the Gospel, God empowers us to live changed lives that please and glorify Him.

The Triumph of God

Tom Siefert — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Tom Siefert brings the message, "The Triumph of God" from Colossians 2:13-15. In our world where it appears evil is in control, we need to keep our focus on God, remembering He is the triumphant ruler over all things. Our hope rests on that truth!

Grace for Repentant Sinners

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Grace for Repentant Sinners” from Hosea 14. In the closing chapter of Hosea, God makes it very clear that sinners (like you and me) are welcome to return to Him. And, when we return, His grace is present to strengthen and build us up.

Have You Forgotten?

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Have You Forgotten?” from Hosea 12-13. Our memory can be like leaky buckets, and therefore we need regular reminders. In the closing chapters of Hosea we see the prophet calling God's people to return back to the One whom they have forgotten. Does your life demonstrate a pattern of forgetting God? Or remembering Him in all things?

Return

Nate Birkholz — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 01:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Return” from Hosea 4-11. The middle section of Hosea is filled with pictures of Israel wandering away from God in their sin. Of course, the pictures point to us as well. Even still, God endures in love by calling His people (calling you) back to Himself.

Redemption and Return

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Redemption and Return” from Hosea 3. James Montgomery Boice called Hosea 3 "the greatest chapter in the Bible because it portrays the greatest story in the Bible." That story is about Christ's love for the church that comes at a great cost. It was our redemption price that Jesus paid, and this is illustrated in Hosea's purchase of a woman who had wandered far from him.

God Will...

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God Will…” from Hosea 2. The unfaithful spouse is the major scene in Hosea 1-3. It's a sobering picture that God gives to us for the purpose of seeing our sin and unfaithfulness to Him. And yet, as you follow the story, God declares that instead of writing off His bride, He will tenderly bring her back to Himself. Praise the Lord for His forgiveness to us all!

The Scandal of Our Sin

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Scandal of Our Sin” from Hosea 1:1-2:1. This message begins a new series in the book of Hosea. Chapter 1 starts with a powerful scandal that God uses to help us see our sin against Him. The story closes in 2:1 with the hope of mercy. Hosea is a wonderful book that bleeds with the Gospel.

Sovereign Over All

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Sovereign Over All” from John 6:35-40. We all have unsaved family members and friends, and we long to see them come to Christ for salvation. The command that we have from our Lord is to share the gospel with them. The hope that we have is that when God gives them the gift of repentance, they will come.

God's Sovereignty in Our Suffering

Stephen Ellison — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000

Pastor Stephen brings the message, "God’s Sovereignty in Our Suffering” from Habakkuk. One of the most difficult questions of the Christian life comes when we try to synchronize three seemingly incompatible ideas; God is good, God is in control, and horrible things still happen. While these are difficult to line up neatly in our minds, we see that Scripture affirms all three. The book of Habakkuk walks us through how to worship God despite our confusion and even agony in the midst of the painful unknowns.

Sovereign Over All

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Sovereign Over All” from Ephesians 1:16-23. The sovereignty of God should bring peace and hope to all believers. In this message we see how Christ's sovereignty over His church gives us confidence to live our lives in joyful obedience to Him.

God is Sovereign

Nate Birkholz — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 01:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God is Sovereign” from Psalm 2. During the month of August we are looking at how God's sovereign authority should give His people hope. This Sunday, we will see how God's sovereignty over the nations can keep Christians from losing their minds during a season of political chaos.

The Renewed Mind - Part 3

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Renewed Mind"- Part 3 from Psalm 56. Fear and anxiety have a grip on our culture, but is that the way God wants His children to live? This coming Sunday we will be studying Psalm 56 where God shows us how to trade terror for trust.

When We Follow Jesus

Luke Bylsma — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Luke brings the message, “When We Follow Jesus” from Mark 6:1-29. When we choose to follow Jesus we might just think it’s an exciting ride of victory because of His power. In the Gospel of Mark we see Him calm storms, cast out demons, heal the sick, even raise the dead. But is this what following Jesus is like? Our passage on Sunday introduces to us the costliness of following Jesus.

The Renewed Mind - Part 2

Nate Birkholz — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 01:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, “The Renewed Mind” - Part 2 from Romans 12. Ever feel like your brain is stuck in a rut? There’s hope! As we cover the remainder of Romans 12 this Sunday, we’ll see how God leads us to renew our mind.

The Renewed Mind

Nate Birkholz — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 01:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, “The Renewed Mind” from Romans. “I have never struggled with my thoughts.” Liar! We’ve all had times when our thoughts ran like wild horses and trampled on the truth. In Romans 12:1-2, Paul gives us a path of hope and encouragement that is tied to the mercy of God: the mind can be reined in and you can be transformed.

Heart Matters

Andy Davies — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Andy brings the message, “Heart Matters” from Jeremiah 17:5-8. "Follow your heart!" has become the mantra of a generation. As believers, we want to think we are immune to this temptation, but what if we are only fooling ourselves? What if our hearts are more devious and more treacherous than we believe? We want to biblically view the subtlety and deception of our hearts, and then come to realize the enormity of the solution God has provided in Christ.

A Life Defined

Andy Davies — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Andy brings the message, “A Life Defined” from 2 Peter 1:3-11. In 2 Peter, Peter teaches his readers what defines believers, from conversion to glorification and everything in between. Their challenge is our challenge: will we waster God’s grace or join Him by obeying His word?

Choose God

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, “Choose God” from Deuteronomy 32-34. The lesson in Deuteronomy is simple: Choose God, Choose Life. As the book comes to a conclusion, Moses once again teaches that while life is full of decisions, there is really only one choice for God's People: we choose Him! Please pray for the Sunday service and that God will use His Word to bear fruit in your life and the life of our church family.

Choose Life

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 13:22:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, “Choose Life” from Deuteronomy 29-31. As we approach the end of Deuteronomy, Moses wants to emphasize the one path that all of Israel should walk down: it's the path of "life" on which the Christian loves the Lord, obeys His voice, and holds fast to Him.

Blessings and Cursings

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, “Blessings and Cursings” from Deuteronomy 27-28. In one of the most graphic portions of Deuteronomy, Moses unpacks the covenantal consequences Israel will face for disobedience to God. While it's a hard portion of Deuteronomy to read, it certainly helps us understand the rest of the Old Testament and appreciate the curse that Christ bore on the cross.

Obedience in Response to the Character of God

Stephen Ellison — Sun, 26 May 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Stephen Ellison brings the message, "Obedience in Response to the Character of God” from Deuteronomy 12-26. As people who have been saved by grace and not by works, how should we look at the specific (and often confusing) laws given throughout the middle of Deuteronomy? While we have a different relationship to God than the nation of Israel, we have a lot we can learn about His character and what He has planned for us by reading these laws and getting to the heart of them.

Tempted? Choose God's Word

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 19 May 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Tempted? Choose God’s Word” from Deuteronomy 6-11. As Israel is staged and ready to proceed into the land, Moses continually reminds these people the important lesson of always choosing God's Word. It's a lesson that Jesus teaches us when He enters into the wilderness and faces the temptation of Satan. God's Word will carry you through the temptations.

Love the Lord Your God

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Love the Lord Your God” from Deuteronomy 4:44-6:9. “Rom-coms” (romantic comedies) attempt to portray the experience of love. Hallmark cars try to communicate love in a few lines. Shakespeare gives us sonnets. But what does it look like when one of god’s children loves his/her heavenly Father? In our sermon this Sunday we see the call to love God “with all your heart, soul, and might.”

God's People...God's Word

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 05 May 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God's People...God's Word" from Deuteronomy 4. Just in case you didn't see it, another mainstream denomination took another purposeful step away from God's Word as their guiding authority. It raises the question: what's going to keep Christians and the next generation of God's people from apostasy? As we look at Deuteronomy 4 it is very clear that God's Word must be kept in front of God's People.

Not Fear...Faith!

Nate Birkholz — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Not Fear...Faith!" from Deuteronomy 1-3. This coming Sunday we begin a new series in the book of Deuteronomy. If this study in Deuteronomy seems daunting, take courage! Deuteronomy is a book that is rich with the character of God and full of life lessons for us. To get a jump on Sunday's sermon, take a look at chapters 1-3 and notice the progression from fear to faith.