Celebrators Podcast

Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on Exodus 34:6 and Isaiah 55:8 in our "His Heart" series.

Guest Speaker Klayton Korver shares a powerful message with us about affliction. He teaches about how Christ is for us in the midst suffering, and how affliction prepares us to put down deep roots and be a comfort to others. 2 Corinthians 1:3; Lamentations 3:33

Pastor Judd Nelson teaches on how the Heart of Jesus is that of a Helpful Friend. Scripture focus: Matthew 11:19 A friend of tax collectors and sinners. John 14:16 I will ask the Father and he will give you another advocate to help you.

Guest Speaker Jayson Henry teaches about how the heart of Jesus is Always For Us. Jayson is CEO at The Well https://thewelliowa.org Hebrews 7:25 He always lives to intercede for them. 1 John 2:1 We have an advocate with the Father.

Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on the heart of Christ in this "His Heart" series. This sermon leads into words of communion.

Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt preaches about how Jesus is able to Sympathize with us in our "His Heart" series. Scriptures: Hebrews 4:15 We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses Hebrews 5:2 He is able to deal gently

Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt preaches from Matthew 14:14; Hebrews 12:2 in our second week of the "His Heart" Series.

This message is the first in our series titled "His Heart", which focuses on the Heart of Jesus. Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt introduces the series in this sermon.

Pastor Andrew Schmidt concludes the "BLESSED" series by preaching from Matthew 5:13-16

Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches from Matthew 5:10-12

Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on the power of Blessing. This message is the introduction to a series of membership blessings, dedications, and baptisms. The podcast ends before these take place.

Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches from Matthew 5:1-10, specifically over the Beatitude: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Matthew 5:9

Guest speaker Pastor Samuel Kawalya shares about his ministry in Uganda and teaches a powerful message on Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God" Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins by interviewing Pastor Samuel about the incredible work he does with Bethel Community Outreach Uganda. Learn more about Bethel Community Outreach here: http://bethel.ug

Director of Discipleship Aubrey Schneider teaches on Matthew 5:7: Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Podcast listeners note: There is a 10 minute instrumental toward the end of the sermon. We encourage you to pray during that time.

Worship Ministry Leader Matt Van Sant teaches on Matthew 5:6, blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Guest Speaker Jeff Knouse, Youth Director at Sully First Reformed Church in Sully, Iowa, teaches on Matthew 5:5: Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Guest Speaker Pastor Bob Johnson teaches on Matthew 5:4: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Pastor Judd Nelson teaches on Matthew 5:3, challenging us to see our great need for God.

Director of Ministry Aubrey Schneider teaches on Herod Agrippa's demise in Acts 12:18-24, and how Pride may be living within us, too. *Note: If watching the video on Youtube, start at 17:32. We had some tech difficulties early in the service, but the video returns and the sermon begins at that time.

Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on being surprised by answered prayer, from Acts 12:11-17. A note for podcast listeners: Toward the end of this sermon, there is an interactive portion that the congregation participated in that included writing down a prayer, bringing it to the front, and then going back up to take a prayer out and pray for another person. There are some music breaks in this pod...

Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on Acts 12:1-11

Pastor Judd Nelson teaches on Acts 11:1-18

Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on Acts 10:24-48

Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches from Acts 10:9-23 The following video is used during the service: https://youtu.be/OaHV0kX7NrE?t=1706

Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on Acts 10:1-8, encouraging us to see and commit to two important points: 1) Pray 2) Give to those in need If you're listening to the podcast, grab a notecard to write down two things at the end of the message.