Mill Creek Foursquare Church

Pastor Chris continues our study “David, After God’s Heart: The Trust and Tragedy of a Shepherd-King,” with a teaching entitled “David & Saul.” In studying 1st Samuel 24 & 26, we continue to learn from David’s years spent running from Saul in the wilderness. Through two stories in which David embraced restraint and chose to wait on the Lord, we learn to do the same and not take matters into our ow...

Pastor Chris continues our study “David, After God’s Heart: The Trust and Tragedy of a Shepherd-King,” with a teaching entitled “David & Abigail.” In studying 1st Samuel 25, we learn about David’s years running from Saul in the wilderness of Israel. In a specific encounter, we see David’s propensity towards anger and the evil it opens us to while wisdom intercepted his plans in the person of Abiga...

After our honoring of Pastor Sherry for her 15 years of service to our congregation, Pastor Chris lead us in a brief devotional teaching from a psalm of David entitled, “One Thing.” What is one thing that you would ask the Lord for in 2024? What is one thing you’d ask on behalf of another in 2024?

Pastor Mark continues our teaching series in David with a sermon entitled David & Jonathan.

Pastor Chris continues the new study “David, After God’s Heart: The Trust and Tragedy of a Shepherd-King,” with a teaching entitled “David & Goliath.” In studying 1st Samuel 17, we continue our introduction to David into the biblical story, one in which he is heroic through his courageous trust of God and facing down Israel’s fears.

Pastor Chris continues the new study “David, After God’s Heart: The Trust and Tragedy of a Shepherd-King,” with a teaching entitled “A Man After God’s Heart.” Here we summarized 1st Samuel 9-15 and study 1st Samuel 16 as we meet David for the first time in the biblical story. He is described as a man after the heart of God and is clearly God’s choice as one able to lead his people. We focus in on...

Pastor Chris commences the new study “David, After God’s Heart: The Trust and Tragedy of a Shepherd-King,” with a teaching entitled “Desire for a King.” Here we study 1st Samuel 8 with the background and developments within Israel that set the stage for David’s introduction, learning of God’s continual heart and way to move towards his people and the complexity of David, this primary character of...

We had the wonderful opportunity to host Pastor Phil Manginelli as our guest speaker on Sunday in our services. Many among us are familiar with Phil from his six years on our staff as youth pastor, while others have heard him over the years as a regular guest. Phil and his wife (Emily) planted and pastor The Square Church in a suburb of Atlanta. Sent out of Mill Creek Foursquare 11 years ago, they...

Cody Whittington is a Foursquare pastor in Belgrade, MT. He occasionally teaches Theology, Culture, New Testament, and Apologetics at Yellowstone Theological Institute. Cody is passionate about helping churches navigate the cultural landscape with the good news about Jesus.

Pastor Chris concludes our study of the book of Acts with a teaching entitled, “The End.” As we study Acts 28, we learn of the Apostle Paul’s arrival into Rome and his priorities upon entering the heart of the Roman Empire. We are again reminded of the mission of Jesus to take his Kingdom message everywhere we go in deed and word, and our need to be baptized in the Holy Spirit with the power and l...

Pastor Chris continues our study of the book of Acts with a teaching entitled “A Thing Happened on the Way to Rome.” As we study Acts 27, we learn of the Apostle Paul's nautical journey full of challenges and difficulties as he’s on his promised way to Rome. Paul remains present in chaos to minister the salvation and hope of Jesus to all.

Pastor Chris continues our study of the book of Acts with a teaching entitled, “Trial, Trial and more Trials.” As we study Acts 23-26, we learn of the Apostle Paul and the trials he faced first in Jerusalem with the Sanhedrin and then in Caesarea with various Roman governors and leaders. Through it all, Paul leans into his experience with Jesus and finds Jesus present to strengthen him as he procl...

Pastor Chris continues our study of the book of Acts with a teaching entitled, “Bound for Jerusalem.” As we study Acts 21 & 22, we learn of the Apostle Paul and his companions completing their third missionary journey by arriving in Jerusalem. Here, we are challenged to consider the leadership of the Holy Spirit in our lives through the ways the Holy Spirit led Paul into dangerous challenges and b...

While we remain in a prolonged study of the book of Acts, we took a brief break from it last week and do so again this Sunday as we have the opportunity to hear from Youth Minister Andrew Yi. Andrew has served our congregation in a pastoral role for the last year, and we have greatly benefitted from his love of God’s presence and ways. He and his wife, Cadey, are tremendous gifts to our congregati...

Pastor Chris takes a quick break from our Acts series to speak out of a work God is freshly doing in his life. In this teaching entitled, “The Most Excellent Way,” we study about love and the biblical expressions and descriptions of it. We want to allow God to freshly love us and empower us in his love towards others.

Pastor Chris continues our study of the book of Acts with a teaching entitled, “Spiritual Powers.” As we study Acts 19 & 20, we read of the Apostle Paul and his companions embarking on their third missionary journey, finally arriving and staying in Ephesus. Here, we learn of Paul and the remarkable work God did in the region of Asia Minor. Spiritual powers are at work, but none can match the power...

Pastor Chris continues our study of the book of Acts with a teaching entitled, “The Power to Remain Under Pressure.” As we study Acts 18, we read of the Apostle Paul and his companions arriving in Corinth. Here, we learn of Paul as a tired and weary man who, through the aid of Jesus, remained in Corinth to influence others with the Kingdom of Heaven. He resolved to only know Jesus in full surrende...

Pastor Chris continues our study of the book of Acts with a teaching entitled, “Jesus in the Midst of Many Gods.” As we study Acts 17, we read of the Apostle Paul and his companions arriving in Thessalonica, Berea and Athens. Here, we learn of the tremendous complexity involved in following Jesus in the midst of the kingdoms of this earth and the message we carry of Jesus as both transcendent and...

Pastor Chris continues our summer study of the book of Acts with a teaching entitled, “Changes, Challenges & Earthquakes.” As we study Acts 16, we read of the beginning of Paul’s second missionary journey with his new companion, Silas. As they reach Philippi, the Gospel of Jesus reaches a well-to-do woman, a slave-girl and a Roman jailer. We learn of both challenges and opportunities and how the G...

We have the privilege of hearing from our dear Pastor Sherry as she continues our summer study in the book of Acts. 

We have the tremendous privilege of hosting my/our friend Aybars Uckun this Sunday. His story is utterly fascinating. Every time I hear it, I think…how did this happen?! And…how good is the kindness, pursuit and grace of God?! Aybars was born in Turkey, to an Afghan father and Turkish mother. After leaving Turkey, he grew up in New Jersey. His testimony of meeting Jesus leaves me in awe. Aybars se...

Pastor Chris continues our summer study of the book of Acts with a teaching entitled, “Crossing Boundaries.” As we study Acts 10-12, we read of Peter ministering to a very unexpected man and his family/friends. Through this moment, we learn that no one is beyond the redeeming work of Jesus and to be positioned and ready for God to send us to unexpected places and people.

Join us as Pastor Mark Olsen brings us Part 6 of our Acts Series. 

Dr. Jon Bentall continues our series in Acts with Part 5, walking us through Acts 8.

Pastor Chris continues our summer study of the book of Acts with a teaching entitled, “The Faithful Witness of Stephen and the Seven.” As we study Acts 6-7, we encounter a difficult moment for the beautiful community following Jesus. To bring resolution, seven disciples are chosen to help restore righteous action and continue the faithful witness of Jesus. We also learn of Stephen’s willingness to...