Sermons

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Pleasing God with Purity” from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8.  It's no secret that sexual freedom has been a focal point of our society.  Why not?  We are pleasure-seekers after all. As we open up chapter 4 of 1 Thessalonians, God's Word directs us in a better path forward, one that keeps the pleasure of sexual activity within the safe boundaries of obedience to God.

Pastor Andy brings the message, "The Four C’s of Trials” from James 1:2-4. What are you looking forward to this year? God's plans are often not our expectations when it comes to the New Year. But James helps us to understand God's plan for us will change us for our good and His glory.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Comfort of the Coming King” - Part 3 from Matthew 1:18-25. "You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."  That was the message Joseph heard from the angel, and it is the message that is joyfully heard in the hearts of all those who trust in Jesus for salvation.  It is also the message that needs to be heard by those who have not been...

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Comfort of the Coming King” - Part 2 from Isaiah 42:1-9. As we continue our Advent series this Sunday, we see that the coming Savior would be gentle with His people.  "A bruised reed he will not break; and a faintly burning wick he will not quench." No one is a cast-away.  No one will be written off.  Jesus is for His people. 

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Comfort of the Coming King” - Part 1 from Isaiah 40.  Do you find comfort in your circumstances or in the character and promises of God?  As the Jews were agonizing in exile, God gave them a promise of comfort. It's a promise anchored in His unchanging character that extends to our lives today.  A Savior would come and those who wait on Him shall renew their streng...

Pastor Nate brings the message, "My Shepherd: He is Enough" from Psalm 23. Pastor Nate reminds us,  from a familiar text, of God's care for and provision in our lives.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Increasing and Abounding in Love” from 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13.  What role does your love for others play in your standing before God? That's a question that Paul answers at the end of 1 Thessalonians 3.  When we see love flowing through our lives God is establishing us in holiness.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Affliction, Meet Faith” from 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5.  Would it surprise you to hear that in God's wisdom He has so ordered our lives that we would come face to face with affliction?  Paul says that we are "destined for this."  But we are not left without hope.  In our sermon, we will see how faith tethers us to God so that we can remain established in Him.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "A Word that Works” from 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16.  When Paul defended his ministry in Thessalonica, he did so by pointing out the changes that happened in the lives of these new Christians.  People were changed, not because of Paul's speaking skills, but because they received the Word of God in faith.  As believers we can be thankful and confident that God has given...

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Character of a Gospel Witness” from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12.  One of the greatest blessings that God gives us is the privilege of sharing the Gospel with non-Christians.  It's a joyful moment knowing that God is very specifically using that moment for His glory.  As we long to practice evangelism more and more, Paul shows us four important lessons for being a Go...

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Life-Changing" Part 2 from 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10. In the opening chapter of 1 Thessalonians we are seeing the power of the Gospel in the lives of believers.  Salvation does bring about change.  And, as a church we want to be that change for the glory of God and for encouragement and witness to those around us.   

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Life-Defining" from 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5.  This message begins a new sermon series in 1 Thessalonians where the opening verses present defining marks of God's salvation in our lives.  When we come to believe the Gospel, God empowers us to live changed lives that please and glorify Him.

Tom Siefert brings the message, "The Triumph of God" from Colossians 2:13-15. In our world where it appears evil is in control, we need to keep our focus on God, remembering He is the triumphant ruler over all things.  Our hope rests on that truth! 

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Have You Forgotten?” from Hosea 12-13.  Our memory can be like leaky buckets, and therefore we need regular reminders.  In the closing chapters of Hosea we see the prophet calling God's people to return back to the One whom they have forgotten.  Does your life demonstrate a pattern of forgetting God?  Or remembering Him in all things?

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Grace for Repentant Sinners” from Hosea 14.   In the closing chapter of Hosea, God makes it very clear that sinners (like you and me) are welcome to return to Him.  And, when we return, His grace is present to strengthen and build us up.  

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Return” from Hosea 4-11.  The middle section of Hosea is filled with pictures of Israel wandering away from God in their sin.  Of course, the pictures point to us as well.  Even still, God endures in love by calling His people (calling you) back to Himself. 

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Redemption and Return” from Hosea 3.  James Montgomery Boice called Hosea 3 "the greatest chapter in the Bible because it portrays the greatest story in the Bible."  That story is about Christ's love for the church that comes at a great cost.  It was our redemption price that Jesus paid, and this is illustrated in Hosea's purchase of a woman who had wandered far fr...

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God Will…” from Hosea 2.  The unfaithful spouse is the major scene in Hosea 1-3.  It's a sobering picture that God gives to us for the purpose of seeing our sin and unfaithfulness to Him.  And yet, as you follow the story, God declares that instead of writing off His bride, He will tenderly bring her back to Himself.  Praise the Lord for His forgiveness to us all!

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Scandal of Our Sin” from Hosea 1:1-2:1.  This message begins a new series in the book of Hosea.  Chapter 1 starts with a powerful scandal that God uses to help us see our sin against Him.  The story closes in 2:1 with the hope of mercy.  Hosea is a wonderful book that bleeds with the Gospel.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Sovereign Over All” from John 6:35-40. We all have unsaved family members and friends, and we long to see them come to Christ for salvation.  The command that we have from our Lord is to share the gospel with them.  The hope that we have is that when God gives them the gift of repentance, they will come. 

Pastor Stephen brings the message, "God’s Sovereignty in Our Suffering” from Habakkuk. One of the most difficult questions of the Christian life comes when we try to synchronize three seemingly incompatible ideas; God is good, God is in control, and horrible things still happen. While these are difficult to line up neatly in our minds, we see that Scripture affirms all three. The book of Habakkuk...

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Sovereign Over All” from Ephesians 1:16-23.  The sovereignty of God should bring peace and hope to all believers.  In this message we see how Christ's sovereignty over His church gives us confidence to live our lives in joyful obedience to Him.   

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God is Sovereign” from Psalm 2. During the month of August we are looking at how God's sovereign authority should give His people hope.  This Sunday, we will see how God's sovereignty over the nations can keep Christians from losing their minds during a season of political chaos.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Renewed Mind"- Part 3 from Psalm 56.  Fear and anxiety have a grip on our culture, but is that the way God wants His children to live?  This coming Sunday we will be studying Psalm 56 where God shows us how to trade terror for trust.  

Pastor Luke brings the message, “When We Follow Jesus” from Mark 6:1-29.  When we choose to follow Jesus we might just think it’s an exciting ride of victory because of His power.  In the Gospel of Mark we see Him calm storms, cast out demons, heal the sick, even raise the dead.  But is this what following Jesus is like?  Our passage on Sunday introduces to us the costliness of following Jesus.