Abiding Shepherd

God asks us to speak His truth with a loving and compassionate heart, much like our Savior did. His truth gives us life, it offers meaning and purpose to our lives and is meant to be shared with others.    10.2.22 Message from Cottage Grove  Pastor Nathan Krause

Pain - physical, emotional or spiritual - is a consequence of sin. Looking to Jesus and His cross, we have hope! Because of Jesus, we now have direct access to bring our pain to our heavenly Father, trusting that He will work these things for our good.    9.25.22 Message from Cottage Grove  Guest Preacher Prof. Brian Klebig

This one truth can change the way you see everything in your life! Dig into 1 Chronicles 4:10 to see how God created us to thrive and continues to work that we might have real, full, life!  9.25.22 Message from Fort Atkinson Pastor Nate Abrahamson

Just the little things can make a big difference in someone's life.

Reminder: You are truly amazing!   God created you with a purpose for a purpose!   Exodus 35:30-35  9.11.22 Message from Fort Atkinson  Pastor Nathan Krause

It's fun to dream about what you'd like to see happen in your life. But you know what's even better? Discovering what God has planned for your life! Dig into Exodus 35:30-35 to learn how to recognize "God's Dreams In Your Heart." 9.11.22 Message from Cottage Grove Pastor Nate Abrahamson

We all know what it's like to be afraid. Thankfully, God makes it possible for us to experience "Overcoming Fear." Acts 9:10-16 9.4.22 Message from Fort Atkinson Pastor Nathan Krause

"God, you want me to talk to them? Don't you know what they've done!?!" Of course He does!  God knows what us better than anyone. He also knows what He's able to do. There's only One Name that really matters "When God Calls You Out." Acts 9:10-16 9.4.22 Message from Cottage Grove Pastor Nate Abrahamson

There Is An Opportunity in Right Front of You You don't have to go viral on the internet or be in a position of power to make an impact. God loves to work through people like us, right where we are, to carry out His work. He makes us "Influencers." Jeremiah 38:7-9 8.28.22 Message from Fort Atkinson Pastor Nate Abrahamson

Before Jesus showed us the greatest example of reckless love by submitted Himself to the cross, He showed us how to love by running to sinners and the unclean instead of avoiding them.    Jeremiah 38:7-9  8.28.22 Message from Cottage Grove  Pastor Nathan Krause

The Holy Spirit has blessed us with faith, but spiritual apathy is a killer. Are we going to live our faith or let it die? Praise God, every day He offers us a second chance!   Acts 2:42  8.21.22 Message from Cottage Grove Pastor Nathan Krause

Instead of answering.... ask...  "what do you think?" It's amazing how much things can change when you approach them from God's perspective! Numbers 27:5-6 8.14.22 Message from Cottage Grove Pastor Nate Abrahamson

What if what you thought you knew was all wrong? Thankfully God is able to open our eyes to see Jesus clearly, like He did with "The Other Judas." John 14:22 8.7.22 Message from Fort Atkinson Pastor Nathan Krause

Even when it feels like there's a dark shadow over our lives or faith...   Jesus is able to bring light "In the Shadow!" John 14:22  8.7.22 Message from Cottage Grove  Pastor Nate Abrahamson

There may be a time where you are faced with the challenge of laying down your life for another.  If that time comes, remember, you are so valuable to God that He chose you!   Exodus 1:16-18  7.31.22 Message from Fort Atkinson  Pastor Nathan Krause

Just as God raised up Shiphrah and Puah to deliver Hebrew babies from the genocide planned for them, God raised up Jesus to deliver us from sin, death and the devil. Pastor Klebig takes us through a lesson from Exodus 1:16-18.   7.31.22 Message from Cottage Grove  Pastor Brian Klebig

The next time God puts an opportunity in front of you, don't be afraid. Know you can do it!  You can gain some confidence as you are "Wrangling Donkeys."  7.24.22 Message from Fort Atkinson Pastor Nathan Krause

When the tension is rising....  you may be exactly where God wants you to be! Spend some time in Mark 11:4-6 and see how we get to embrace a life of "Them's Fightin' Words."  7.24.22 Message from Cottage Grove Pastor Nate Abrahamson

Abigail was willing to step in to rescue those who did not deserve it. A perfect example of what Jesus has done for us.   1 Samuel 25:23-27  7.17.22 Message from Cottage Grove  Pastor Nathan Krause

It's natural to point fingers at others, but there's a better way!   Because of Jesus, you can take hold of your "Response-Ability."   1 Samuel 25:23-27  7.17.22 Message from Fort Atkinson  Pastor Nate Abrahamson

May we have humble heart to serve when called up, so that Your grace may work through us to be a blessing to others. 7.10.22 Message from Cottage Grove Pastor Nathan Krause

Sometimes as we face a world that seems to be deaf to the Word and ways of God, He blesses us with a Christian friend to walk beside us, just like Ittai walked with David in 2 Samuel 15:19-22. 7.3.22 Message from Fort Atkinson Pastor Nathan Krause

It may not make sense at first....   but it makes all the difference in the world!    There's beauty & power to what may look like "Illogical Loyalty."   2 Samuel 15:19-22  7.3.22 Message from Cottage Grove  Pastor Nate Abrahamson

As we go about our week, God will present opportunities for us to make a difference in the lives of others. Like the unknown man in 2 Corinthians 8:16-21, may our words and behavior affect their lives and, more importantly, their eternities for His glory.    6.26.22 Message from Fort Atkinson  Pastor Nathan Krause

What will be remembered? God doesn't need us to be famous but He's also not afraid to shine through us. Go ahead and use that spiritual gift having clear in your mind what God would have you be "Famous For..." 2 Corinthians 8:16-21 6.26.22 Message from Cottage Grove Pastor Nate Abrahamson