Downtown Community Church

We often separate the act of going to work and going to church. We work all week, then we finally get to glorify God on Sunday. We have a sacred and secular divide in our heads that we have to break, because Jesus doesn't see a divide! This week Pastor Ben Kaempfer teaches us what Ephesians says on how to live and glorify God through your work, especially when it is difficult. Support the sho...

The Bible says to "Honor your parents" in Ephesians 6, but what if they have hurt you? What if they don't deserve honor? How do you forgive? Pastor Ben Kaempfer unpacks the process of forgiveness, which relates to any one who has hurt or sinned against you.  Support the show

Have we come to terms with what following Jesus actually requires? Previously, Adam Voran taught on what discipleship IS, this week Dylan Nielander teaches on what it COSTS. We must not diminish or overlook what Jesus, Himself, commands us to do to follow Him. If you respond to Jesus with "Yes, but first.." you do not fully understand who Jesus is and what He has to offer. The cost is hi...

There's so much relationship advice in the world, but this series "How to Live" is all about dialing in and focusing on specifically how God's Word teaches us to live. Ephesians 5:21-33 is a passage that can be so easily twisted when we put it in a cultural context. Pastor Ben Kaempfer dissects it, and leaves us with very practical next steps for all of us to start implementing...

Most of us put our effort and time into what is loudest in life, and not what is wisest. Paul calls us to walk in wisdom, but what does that look like? Pastor Ben Kaempfer unpacks practical steps and questions to make sure you aren't just doing what is "right" but what is "wise." Support the show

We often struggle with exposing all of the darkness in our lives because of shame. In Ephesians 5: 7-14 we learn that through Jesus we are no longer darkness, we are "children of light." How are we supposed to live out that new identity and stop hindering our light? Pastor Ben Kaempfer explains the incredible importance of exposing our darkness and 2 practical ways to do it!  Support the...

Guest speaker Adam Voran, co-leader of the DCC Discipleship Group with his wife Michelle, teaches on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Adam takes us on a journey through scripture to help us understand what it truly means to follow Jesus, as well as helping us understand 3 things that can hold us back.  Support the show

As we learn how to live, Ephesians Chapter 5 teaches us to walk in love. We learned that walking in love is glorifying God by serving and sacrificing for others. This can be hard, exhausting, or out of selfish intent so Pastor Ben Kaempfer unpacks how to do this! Support the show

Throughout Ephesians, we have learned that we are made new through Christ. This week Dylan Nielander dives into what that practically looks like for us. Paul teaches us that it is not behavior modification, putting off your old self is deeper than just changing your habits.  Support the show

We've all been in a season where we aren't growing in our faith. In Ephesians 4, Paul shares how we, as the church, should live to spiritually grow. From home, school, work or hanging out with friends, we have opportunities to not just be a fan of the church, but to be the church.  Support the show

In Ephesians Chapter 3 we're in a transitional point in the book. Verses 14-22 Paul is sharing how he is praying for the church of Ephesis. As we study these verses we see how the word "know" is not just a intellectual know, but an experiential know. We left asking ourselves "What is holding me back from experiencing God's love for me today?" Support the show

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This week Pastor Ben Kaempfer discusses what it means to be "adopted" and "predestined" into the kingdom of God and how to live a life that is devoted and mindful of the things God has called us to.  Ephesians 1:1-14  Support the show

In the story of Jacob and Esau, we see one of deceit and manipulation. For Esau, he ends up giving away his birthright for a bowl of soup. As students leave for the summer and we look at our lives, will we look back and see that we gave up our faith for things of this world? Genesis 25:21-34 Watch on YouTube. Support the show

Happy Easter from your DCC fam! This week, Pastor Ben discusses the importance of the resurrection and what Jesus did on the cross.  "If Jesus rose from the dead, then nothing else matters. If Jesus didn't rise from the dead, then nothing else matters"  Support the show

Pastor Ben Kaempfer discusses the importance of finding peace in God's will for your life. Breaking down Philippians 4:6, Pastor Ben explains how to find the peace of of God and calm anxieties through prayer, supplication, and with thanksgiving.  Philippians 4:4-7  Support the show

This week Pastor Ben Kaempfer discusses the importance of seeking Biblical wisdom. He explains how to find, trust, process, and understand the many areas from which we may receive wisdom.  Proverbs 15:22 Proverbs 11:14 Proverbs 13:20 Proverbs 24:6 Acts 21:8-14 Support the show

In Week One of our newest series, Pastor Ben Kaempfer discusses living in, hearing, and discerning God's will over our lives in the now. Many Christians, over the course of their lives, will ask the question "God, what is your will for my life?", and Pastor Ben explains how over the next few weeks, we will be working through the Sovereign will of God, the Perceptive will of God, and...

March 20th: Dylan Nielander discusses being united in Christ as one body and how to overcome and think about division in the church and in our faith.  Support the show

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