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There’s a reality about humanity we all must face: none of us is good on our own. We stand unrighteous before a holy God. To truly understand the beauty of the gospel, we first have to recognize the weight of the bad news. Sermon by Daniel Bidne 11.25.2025

Who would you say Jesus is to you? Whatever our answer is will dictate the hope that we have on this side of eternity. The hope of the resurrection has the power to change your life. The tomb is empty. Will you live like it is? Sermon by Jake Peterson 11.11.2025

Paul was an apostle of Christ who devoted his life to seeing the gospel proclaimed. As we opened our sermon series in Romans this past week, we saw Paul begin by addressing humanity's greatest need: the gospel itself. Sermon by Nate Christensen 11.18.2025

Do you ever read the story of the crucifixion and feel tempted to look down on the crowd that shouted, “Crucify Him!” ? It’s easy to distance ourselves from that moment, but have you stopped to realize that our own sins are just as responsible for putting Him on the cross?  Sermon by Nate Christensen 11.4.2025

Jesus' time in the Garden of Gethsemane was one of the darkest moments of His life on earth. Yet, in His hour of anguish, His disciples left Him, prioritizing their own comfort. Jesus remained faithful where we fall short. He lived the life we never could and drank the cup of God's wrath that we deserved. Sermon by Nate Whisler 10.28.2025

What is your definition of greatness? Everyone wants to be great in some capacity. Yet while the world tells us to work harder and climb higher, Jesus calls us to humble ourselves and live sacrificially. He was willing to give everything for us and calls us to do the same for Him.  Sermon by Jake Peterson 10.21.2025

When you reach the end of your life, what do you think you’ll wish you had done differently? When we look at the life of Jesus, we see intentionality, purpose, and ultimately, fulfillment. He calls us to imitate His life by taking up our cross, denying ourselves, and following in His footsteps.  Sermon by Nate Christensen 10.14.2025

Is your heart soft toward the Lord? Will you join Him in His mission to reach others? Are you willing to trust His power as Lord over all things? In Mark 4, Jesus’ parables focus on the heart. He challenges His listeners to consider the state of their hearts as it shapes their grasp of the good news, their willingness to share it with others, and ultimately, their faith in Him as Lord over all thi...

Why does a parent set rules for their child? And why does the child listen? A parent sets rules out of love, for the well-being of their child. The child listens because the parent has authority and acts in their best interest. In the same way, Jesus has authority as the Son of God. Sermon by Nate Christensen 09.23.2025

In the face of sin and destruction, where do we turn? We have a God who delights in mercy and restoration. We can look to Him and find hope, trusting that one day He will restore all of creation back to Himself. Sermon by Daniel Bidne 09.16.2025

If someone could see what's really going on in your heart, would it match the words you speak out loud? Maybe you'd feel exposed, embarrassed, ashamed, or caught in something you never wanted revealed. In Zechariah 3, we learn about how God silences the guilt of His people. Sermon by Jake Peterson 09.09.2025

We all know what it’s like to owe something. A debt eventually has to be paid. But what if it didn’t? What if someone who owes you nothing stepped in and paid it all for you? That seems ridiculous…yet that’s exactly what Jesus did on the cross. Sermon by Eric Wu 09.02.2025

Imagine entering into marriage knowing the person you vow to spend your life with will be unfaithful to you again and again. Now imagine that same person selling themselves into slavery and you having to buy them back. That's not just the story of Hosea, that's our story too. Sermon by Jake Peterson 08.26.2025

Do you tend to view performance or processes as greater than the people around you? Do you view people as a disruption to the ministry? In this final sermon of the summer, Jake preaches about how, in God's kingdom, loving people is the purpose and the process for ministry. Sermon by Jake Peterson 08.01.2025

There is something that enables us to love others well and also gives us a hope to live for. But what is that? And how can we live in the callings to walk with love and live with hope? Sermon by Nate Whisler 07.01.2025

We are waiting for Jesus to return and bring us forever into His holy presence. But, what do we do while now in a broken world? In this sermon, Jake tells us what it looks like to represent Christ while we wait for Him to come again. Sermon by Jake Peterson 07.15.2025

We have a God who is faithful to us, and it is by His power alone that we can walk with true strength and peace. It is His work that we rest on and His grace we rely on. This frees us to walk forward with confidence, even when we feel unfinished. Sermon by Jake Peterson 07.22.2025

Despite what our society believes, sex has the power to shape us either in a way that is glorifying to God or in a way that is harmful. In this sermon, Eric preaches on what sex was designed for and how it is a gift that should be stewarded wisely. Sermon by Dr. Eric Wu 06.24.2025

God's people are called to commit to one another and to be prepared to encounter suffering and persecution. These are two big callings that we can often say we know but don't truly understand. In this sermon, PC3 alum Jakob preaches on how Paul lays out each of the callings for God's people in 1 Thessalonians. Sermon by Jakob Myers 06.17.2025

A phrase straight out of the reformation is: “We are justified by faith alone, but not by a faith that is alone”. In this sermon, Nate answers the question, “What is true conversion?” by showing when people are truly saved, their lives will look radically different. Sermon by Nate Christensen 06.03.2025

Everyone is marked by something, either good or bad. In this sermon, Nate explains that, when the gospel takes root in our community, we will be marked by the fear of God, holy love, and hope from the Word of God. Sermon by Nate Christensen 06.10.2025

Is God your convenience, or your craving? Do you long for Him and desire to fit your life around Him, rather than fit Him into your life? In this final sermon of the spring semester, we reflect on how Christ is our ultimate treasure and the One we should desire above all things. Sermon by Jake Peterson 05.06.2025

Israel's compromise has caused them to descend into a dark hole of depravity. In this story, we see how Israel lets sin reign over them, and it shows us how we desperately need King Jesus. Sermon by Nate Christensen 04.29.2025

Samson pursued compromise instead of holiness, which ultimately led to his destruction. How do we pursue compromise instead of holiness in our lives today? Sermon by Nate Christensen 04.22.2025

God is not honored by a tragic sacrifice rooted in fear. He is honored by trust, obedience, and surrender to His character. Judges 11 shows us how some sacrifices can be dishonoring to God. Sermon by Jake Peterson 04.15.2025