Abiding Shepherd

So it got a bit emotional... and that's Ok.   A grieving season is a difficult season. But when going through this difficult process, we can find "Good Medicine. Seeing God At Work In Our Grief."   Genesis 50:1-3  3.20.22 Message from Cottage Grove  Pastor Nate Abrahamson

This Lenten season we are walking through Psalm 23. Join Pastor A as he digs into this favorite Psalm one verse at a time and hear Pastor K share the traditional Passion History reading. This week we walk through verse 2 of Psalm 23 and the 3rd installment of the Passion History Reading.

Often God can send tests to teach us patience, so we stop looking to ourselves and we are compelled to look to Him. He limits our tests to encourage us to look forward to something better, one of His greatest gifts - hope! Genesis 8:6-12 3.13.22 Message from Cottage Grove Pastor Nathan Krause

Waiting Is So Hard....Why? God is at work in those times of waiting and gives us reason to embrace "the Wonderful Wait." 3.13.22 Message from Fort Atkinson Pastor Nate Abrahamson

This Lenten season we are walking through Psalm 23. Join Pastor A as he digs into this favorite Psalm one verse at a time and hear Pastor K share the traditional Passion History reading. Today we walk through verse 1.

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When the rain is falling and there's more on the way....   there may actually be blessings coming and opportunity ahead!  When going through a season of testing, keep your eyes open for what God may be doing because "When it rains, it pours".   Genesis 7:17-24  3.6.22 Message from Cottage Grove  Pastor Nate Abrahamson

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40. Testing. Jesus & You. This Ash Wednesday we dig into Mark 1:12-13 where we see that we can pass the test because our Savior passed it for us! 3.2.22 Message from Cottage Grove Pastor Nathan Krause

We are willing to trust Jesus with our eternities, and when we are willing to also trust Him with our earthly lives - it is glorious and we will amaze even our Savior Himself. Matthew 8:5-10 2.27.22 Message from Fort Atkinson Pastor Nathan Krause

A Jesus-Astonishing Faith You've been given a faith that astonishes Jesus, a faith that makes it possible for you to see the glory of God when you look at other Christians and even when you look in the mirror. Welcome to the "Hall of Faith." Matthew 8:5-10 2.27.22 Message from Cottage Grove Pastor Nate Abrahamson

What if, when it seems like there's no way to win, there's a new opportunity to see Gods glory?   Dig into Mark 12:13-17 and see Jesus "Level Up."   2.20.22 Message from Fort Atkinson  Pastor Nate Abrahamson

Whoa!   Flipping over tables and benches.....stopping people in their tracks... apparently Jesus was awfully passionate about something happening in the temple!    He's just as passionate about what is happening in our world and our lives today. Mark 11:15-18 clues us into to how we can see God's glory by asking, "What Would Jesus Undo?"   2.13.22  Message from Cottage Gro...

Life's storms - we all have them.     There is no better solution than to place our problems in God's hands and allow Him in His wisdom and love to send the kind of rescue we need.    Mark 6:45-52  2.6.22 Message from Cottage Grove  Pastor Nathan Krause

When the Storm Hits...   Sometimes there's a force against you making it nearly impossible to move forward. Sometimes the wind is so strong it feels like you're going to break. But in these moments you can ask, "What does God, in this storm, want me to see?"   Mark 6:45-52  2.6.22 Message from Fort Atkinson  Pastor Nate Abrahamson

Jesus can be offensive....in the best way! With His words and actions, Jesus can be offensive to us. Through faith, however, we see the beauty of who He is and what He does for us! Mark 6:1-3 1.30.22 Message from Fort Atkinson Pastor Nathan Krause

"Life is one big awkward situation. The more you embrace it, the better it will be." Okay, that may just be a goofy life motto that Pastor A lives by. Yet, Mark 6:1-3 can help us see the beauty of embracing the "Warning: Awkward Moment." 1.30.22 Message from Cottage Grove Pastor Nate Abrahamson

Impossible.... Almost We might feel like we're beyond repair or like we'll never break free, but Jesus came to show us what happens "When Pigs Fly." Mark 5:18-20 1.23.22 Message from Fort Atkinson Pastor Nate Abrahamson

So Merciful!   As amazing as it would be to see Jesus drive out a demon, what is even more amazing is the mercy that He showed and continues to show us today!    Mark 5:18-20 1.23.22 Message from Cottage Grove Pastor Nathan Krause

As we wrestle every day with being sinners in a sinful world, Jesus comes and says "I have the cure and I want to heal you." But it doesn't start with our legs, it starts with our hearts. He came to forgive all of our sins. Mark 2:8-12 1.16.22 Message from Fort Atkinson Pastor Nathan Krause

As good as that was ....what if there's more?   All those special ways that God comes through for us now are little glimpses of the healing that is to come!    Mark 2:8-12  1.16.21 Message from Cottage Grove  Pastor Nate Abrahamson

Jaw Dropping Jesus isn't just any teacher. He's the Key Piece to all the Scriptures. He gives the meaning and purpose to our lives. With that kind of authority comes real power.  This lesson launches our new Epiphany series, "Hidden Glory." It might always be that easy to see, but when we're tuned in, we'll see Jesus' glory again and again. Mark 1:21-28 1.9.22 Message from Fort Atkinson Pasto...

Amazing!  When Jesus teaches, it's absolutely amazing! Pastor Krause takes us to an event recorded in Mark 1:21-28 where everyone is blown away by Jesus as He teaches. This lesson kickstarts our new Epiphany series "Hidden Glory." It may not always be easy to see, but when we're tuned in, we can see the glory of Jesus again and again. Mark 1:21-28 1.9.22 Message from Cottage Grove Pastor Nath...

Normal Looking but Powerful!  Growth might not look all that spectacular, but don't overlook what God is doing!  Luke 2:51-52  1.2.22 Message from Cottage Grove  Pastor Nate Abrahamson

God wants us to grow up and mature, like His own Son did. Humble and willing to submit to the Father's will, growing up spiritually and acknowledging that God gives us comfort and hope today! Luke 2:51-52 1.2.22 Message from Fort Atkinson Pastor Nathan Krause