Freedom Center Church

Baptism is saying “yes” to Jesus before you know the question He’s asking. When Jesus called Simon, Andrew, James, and John by the Sea of Galilee, He didn't offer a roadmap—He offered a relationship. Following Him meant leaving their security, their family businesses, and everything they knew behind. Discipleship is radical, but Jesus promises us that it is the key to an abundant life. Are you rea...

When we give away what we have, logic tells us we should have less—but God's economy operates on entirely different principles. Solomon discovered this truth not through theoretical theology but through careful observation of life itself, watching ants store provisions and noticing how generous people somehow never run out of what others need. Are our hearts pointing outward toward the needs of ot...

There's an app for everything... and in this day and age there's almost a bible for everything. We say we don't have time to read the Bible, but really that's a lie. Audio bibles, comic bibles, bibles narrated by your favorite celebrities, multiple translations... you name it. So the question now becomes; do you ENJOY the bible?

When was the last time that you took a moment to just be still in the presence of Jesus? For many of us, it has been far too long. We are in such a hurry all the time that we have no margin for peace. Jesus promises us an abundant life... so many of us squander that simply because we don't prioritize time to sit with Him. Pastor JD Wiegand brings an encouraging reminder to us... we must sit in Jes...

We have the opportunity to make this the best summer Freedom Center Church has ever experienced... and Pastor Josh has the vision for how we do it. We are going to GATHER together, in the name of Jesus. We are going to GROW, deeper in our faith and relationship with Christ, and we are going to GO, tell our city about Him. Join us every week after second service on THE LAWN at Freedom Center Fenton...

What is money? Are we allowed to spend it? Should we save it? Do we have to work? Are we allowed to invest it? SOMEBODY HELP! This message is guaranteed to be the most fun teaching you have heard all year, or your money back.

Some say it's great. Some say it's bad. Some call it heavenly! Some call it demonic. Some say it is for today. Some say it ended with the death of the last apostle. What are we talking about you ask??? THE GIFT OF TONGUES! Pastor Jim Wiegand walks us through what scripture has to say about it.

Supernatural gifts aren't mystical or scary or spooky—they're simply normal Christianity, as natural to believers as forgiveness itself. Pastor Jim breaks down the gifts of healings, miracles, and prophecy emphasizing that if we've received God's mercy, we're qualified for God's power. It's not about maturity or experience—it's about willingness and a little courage.

Like ingredients in a cookie that taste terrible alone but create something beautiful together, our individual experiences of God's faithfulness combine to reveal the immeasurable fullness of His love. We're reminded that sometimes we don't need God's hands to fix everything immediately; we simply need to see His face, knowing that His provision follows His presence. Be blessed and on behalf of Fr...

Intuition? Luck? Coincidence? OR Holy Spirit... Chances are the Holy Spirit has given you gifts you have yet to acknowledge. When we go through life we face many different scenarios and when we are unsure how to respond, it is important that we take a moment to ask Holy Spirit for help. Just like it is a caddies job to know the golf course better than the golfer, it is our job to ask Holy Spirit (...

The Holy Spirit isn't a relic of church history; He's the active, present power available to transform us from thermometers that merely reflect the world's temperature into thermostats that change it. We're challenged to receive this gift with open hands, understanding that the initial evidence of Spirit baptism is power to be witnesses—martyrs in the original sense—who boldly declare Jesus is Lor...

Falling out of love is not an instantaneous event, but rather a slow, gradual, process. Is Jesus still our first love? Is He still our first thought in the morning? Is He our last thought before we fall asleep? Pastor Jared Dietrich - a Michigan native turned Mongolian Missionary - joins us to encourage us to "Remember our First Love".

What happens after we meet Jesus and accept Him as Savior? Drawing from the Book of Acts, we discover a consistent pattern throughout the early church: when people encountered Christ and believed, they were immediately baptized. This wasn't just religious ritual—it was the natural next step in a love relationship with God. Love naturally wants to express itself in increasingly intimate ways. Just...

There is a common misconception that God's commands are restrictive, arguing instead that they lead to abundant life. Despite what we think, love is not a feeling but rather a costly, consistent, committed choice to do what's best for someone else. God's love for humanity is demonstrated through Christ's substitutionary death on the cross, which defeated sin and death. The lie of the enemy tells u...

What should we pray about? To what degree to our prayers move the heart of God? God has entrusted His people with authority to see His kingdom come through prayer, despite feelings of inadequacy or past disappointments. We need to trust God even when prayers seem unanswered, recognizing that faith is not just about getting what we want from God, but trusting Him when we don't get what we expected.

In Acts 19, demons say something chilling: “Jesus I know, and Paul I know… but who are you?” This message explores the difference between knowing Jesus and merely using His name. Through passages like Matthew 7, James 4, and John 14, we’ll uncover why prayer without relationship, power without obedience, and religion without surrender ultimately fall empty. God isn’t looking for people who just ta...

What if prayer isn’t about eloquence—but honesty? Scripture shows us that some of the most powerful prayers were only a few words long. A prophet trapped in a fish. A disciple sinking in the sea. A criminal dying on a cross. None of them prayed perfectly. But they prayed—and God heard them.

"We as humans grossly overestimate what we can get done in a year, and we grossly underestimate what we can get done in a decade." What have you established as the foundation of your soul? God's promises are yes and amen -- but life still happens... Our foundation determines whether or not we will hold fast to the promises of God or whether we will crumble in the face of troubles. Pastor Josh brin...

"if I forgive them, they win..." Have you ever had this thought? Does forgiveness mean victory to those who have trespassed against us? Mrs. Dena Wiegand shares her powerful testimony of forgiveness and the victory of Jesus. This is a heavy message with sensitive topics, listener discretion is advised.

What was God thinking when He created marriage? Marriage is God's genius method for transforming us into Christ-likeness. Men have a deep-seated need to be believed in and respected by their wives—a need they cannot meet themselves. Conversely, women need to be cherished above all else, to know they never have to compete for their husband's affection with hobbies, careers, or even good things. Whe...

What feels like devastating loss may actually be God positioning us for the breakthrough we've been praying for. When we close our fists around what we have, we prevent God from giving us what He wants us to have. But when we live with open hands, we declare our trust that God sees the beginning from the end. Pastor JD Wiegand continues our new series with the message that inspired it; "Hands Open...

Talk is cheap. If we truly believe that people need the Gospel of Jesus Christ, why are we not sharing it? If that question feels blunt... good. We are the light of the world... let's make sure we are walking worthy of that calling. Pastor Carl Jones returns in part one of our new series; "Open Hands, Full of Expectation".

It is evident that the world is currently experiencing a mighty move of God. Holy Spirit is breaking out everywhere. On Vision Sunday, we have one simple question... are you going to miss the moment? It is time to Press in to the things of the Lord and Press on in where He is leading us.

Faith is radical, calling us to walk on water and give beyond our ability. Wisdom, on the other hand, reminds us to get a job, avoid debt, and save little by little. The tension between these two voices creates the space where God speaks most clearly. In week 3 of Vision Month, we are challenged to ask one simple question over every line item in our budget: 'Is Jesus at the center?' Whether it's h...

Let's face it... time is fast and furious and we all wish there were more than 24 hours in a day! The hard truth is that we can't change the amount of minutes in a day -- but we can change how we manage those minutes. How can we grow in relationship with Jesus if we don't spend time with Him? How can we spend time with Him if we don't make time for Him? Scripture teaches us that there is wisdom in...