Downtown Community Church

In this message, Pastor Ben Kaempfer teaches through Romans 13:8–14, where the apostle Paul reminds believers that the debt we never finish paying is the debt of love. From Paul’s command to love our neighbor to his urgent call to wake from spiritual sleep and “put on the Lord Jesus Christ,” this sermon presses us to see that Christian faith is not passive, private, or sleepy. It is a life of acti...

On Sunday, June 28th our College and Lead Pastor Ben Kaempfer spoke to our students on Luke 15. He taught us what it means to be a Christian that seeks after “the one” the same way God sought us out. Join in and learn what the scripture is teaching us in Luke. Support the show

What does it mean to trust God when the people in authority over us are far from perfect? In this message given by our Next Gen Director, Gage Skivington, from Romans 13:1–7, we discover that our peace isn't found in trusting people—it's found in trusting the sovereign God who places authority where He wills. As we learn to surrender our lives to Jesus and pray, "Not my will, but Yo...

Some of us define spiritual maturity by what we know. Others define it by what we avoid. Romans 12 points to something deeper—and far more difficult. Paul invites us to reconsider how we measure spiritual growth and whether we’re becoming the kind of people Jesus is actually forming us to be. Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer as he continues our study of Romans 12. Support the show

What shapes the way you live? In a world that is constantly trying to define our values, priorities, and identity, followers of Jesus are called to be something different. In this message from Romans 12:2–8, Pastor Ben Kaempfer explores what it means to reject the patterns of this world and allow God to spiritually transform us from the inside out. As we surrender our minds to Christ, He renews us...

This Sunday, Pastor Ben Kaempfer taught in Romans 12:1-2 talking about the response to God’s mercy, and why believers surrender themselves fully to God and are transformed instead of shaped by the world.  Support the show

Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer as he walks us through week four of our Disciples at Work series! Support the show

What if the problem with “cultural Christianity” is not that people don’t care, but that many were never discipled into maturity? In the final week of Disciples at Work , Pastor Nate Schaidt challenges us to rethink spiritual growth through Hebrews 5–6. Instead of shaming people for being stuck, this message asks what it looks like for the church to raise up spiritual mothers and fathers who help...

How do you follow Jesus with the same passion as a missionary…when your life looks painfully ordinary? Meetings. Deadlines. Kids. Bills. Emails. Pressure. Responsibilities. For many Christians, discipleship feels disconnected from normal life. But what if the problem isn’t your job… What if the problem is how we’ve learned to think about discipleship itself? This week in Disciples at Work, through...

Most Christians think mission only happens somewhere else — on a stage, across the world, or on a church trip. But what if Jesus intended disciple-making to happen both as we go and when we’re sent? In Week 2 of Disciples at Work , we explore how the Great Commission reshapes ordinary life. Your workplace, neighborhood, classroom, gym, and routines may not be distractions from mission at all — the...

The start of our new series Disciples at Work was kicked off on Sunday with a question of how do we live out God's Word in our day to day lives? This series is specifically designed for those of us where our main missions field is our job. Join in as Pastor Ben Kaempfer dives into the beginning steps to take to be a Disciple at Work! Support the show

This service, we welcomed believers dedicating their lives to Jesus and publicly declaring Him as their Lord and Savior! Join in the celebration and watch them get dunked into new life and listen to their powerful testimonies on our Youtube using the links below!  9:15AM Service Baptisms 11:00AM Service Baptisms Support the show

Thank you for tuning in! This is a recording of Downtown Community Church's quarterly "Church Family Meeting". This meeting was held at the church on April 19th, 2026. Everyone who calls DCC their home church was invited to attend! The purpose of this meeting was to share where the church is, where God is calling it to go, and how the congregation can be a part of it. After listenin...

Join Pastor Ben as he guides in a message on putting our hope in Jesus! Support the show

Finish up John 15 with us as we talk about what Jesus meant when He promised to send a Helper to His disciples! Support the show

This Sunday, Pastor Nate Schaidt, taught through 1 Peter 5:1-11 talking about the church as a shepherding people. Our mission is to reach the ends of the earth spreading the good news, whether that is sending or being sent, we must obey and go humbly. Support the show

Pastor Ben Kaempfer led us in a celebration of the Risen King! Easter Sunday is a time of rejoicing in our Lord and Savior defeating death!  Support the show

Marking the start of Holy Week, Pastor Ben talks through the story of Jesus coming into Jerusalem. With shouts of “Hosannah!” for the Prince of Peace coming into town to save the people, but not in the way they expected. Instead of being a politician and military leader they desired, Jesus saved humanity by giving up his life for us. He died to give us life abundantly. Support the show

It is right for the one truly following Jesus to expect suffering, but what is the suffering that should be expected? Is our modern understanding of suffering in the American church what Peter had in mind when writing this letter? Join our Youth Ministry Director, Gage Skivington, as he reads through 1 Peter 4:12-19 to see what the Scriptures have to say. Support the show

When we live for Jesus, people are going to ask questions. We must always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer as he reads through 1 Peter 2:8-22, and explains what Peter is telling us. Support the show

Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer as he analyzes this text on marriage principles based on God's design. While not everyone is in this stage of life, you are encouraged to listen regardless, to be part of the church is to be His bride. Look at these principles through scripture and see what can apply to you and your life. Support the show

Where does your citizenship lie? In the world or in Heavenly Kingdom? Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer as he looks at 1 Peter 2:11-17 and explains what this passage means us as elect exiles in a world that is not our home. Support the show

How do we live righteously in a world that is hurting? How do we live like Jesus in a world that is not our home? To live like this will have its trials. But to live with the Kingdom of Heaven being greatest than the kingdom of the world means you are to honor man but God get your "yes" first. Listen in as Ben explains this idea further based on 1 Peter 2:13-25 and what is being said in...

Listen in as College Mens Director, Danny Fernandez, gives the word on the topic of Love in the Bible! Support the show

We all have sought after something, keys, a car, food, a significant other. To look for something that makes us feel loved, feel purpose, and we forget what it feels like to be sought after. So, what does that feel like? What does that look like? Today's sermon, given by Pastor Nate Shaidt, explains what being sought after looks like. Specifically focusing on Jesus seeking us. God seeks us, a...