Sermons | Local Church in Wabash, Indiana | Bachelor Creek

Are you running through life at breakneck speed, too busy to truly live? In this week’s sermon, Time Out from our Game Plan series, we’ll dive into Jeremiah 2:25–32 to explore the dangers of a hurried life and the freedom God offers when we slow down and align with His pace. Discover how letting go of busyness can lead to breakthrough and thriving in His purpose.

Are you ready to take your faith to the next level? In this message from our "Game Plan" series, we’ll explore three essential principles to grow in spiritual maturity, pursue righteousness, and live a life that makes a lasting impact. Discover how to build a chain of consistent choices that reflect Christ's character and move closer to the ultimate prize.

Discover what it takes to build a thriving church and a fulfilling personal life by adopting the right mindset and systems. Drawing from Ephesians 4:11–16, this message explores how teamwork, equipping others, and focusing on Christ’s mission can lead to spiritual growth and multiplication. Join us as we learn to think, live, and serve like a winning team!

Join us as we close out celebration 2024 and all God has done! Do you celebrate well?

We wrap up looking at the gift of peace. We learn that peace is not a pace or a place but is found only in Jesus!

Discover the life-changing joy Jesus offers in this powerful message from our Christmas series, Tis the Season. Based on John 15:10-11, we explore how true joy is not an emotion or dependent on circumstances but an experience rooted in Christ. Learn how embracing His joy can transform your life and overflow into the world around you.

Discover the true meaning of Christmas through the lens of John 3:16—the greatest gift of all. In this heartfelt message, we’ll explore how God’s love gives freely and unconditionally, challenging us to reflect that same love in our own lives. Join us as we uncover how embracing God's love can make this the most meaningful Christmas ever.

This morning we kick off the Christmas season as we look at the gift of Hope. We see from the story of Ruth and Naomi how even in the midst of loss and hardship, hope is still rings louder than the pain.

We live in a world where our thanksgiving and gratitude are often tied to the circumstances of life. In this week’s message, we will explore the root of gratitude and how its foundation is found in the grace of Jesus and not in the circumstances of our lives!

How can giving transform our lives? In this week’s message, The Generous Life, we explore Proverbs 11:24-25, discovering the “surprising math” of generosity. Join us as we dive into God’s countercultural wisdom on how open-handed living brings true joy, lasting impact, and blessings beyond measure.

In The Battle for Your Heart, based on Matthew 6:21, we dive into what it means for God to truly have first place in our lives. Jesus teaches that our hearts follow our treasures, revealing the spiritual impact of where we invest. This message challenges us to examine if God genuinely holds our hearts and invites us to realign our finances with faith, putting Him first in every area of life.

Matthew 6:24 leads us on a journey of discovering true freedom in trusting God over money. This message unpacks the meaning of “mammon,” challenging us to confront the subtle ways financial security can become a rival to our faith and offers practical, life-changing insights for breaking free from the hold of materialism through generosity and reliance on God.

In this week's message, All Things New, we explore Revelation 21:1–6 and the promise of a new heaven and a new earth. Through this powerful passage, we'll discover how Jesus transforms not only our world but also our hearts, bringing hope beyond the brokenness we experience. Join us as we unpack the bold promise that Jesus is making all things new.

In this message, we explore the breathtaking vision of heaven from Revelation 21:10-23 and the joy that comes from anticipating our true home. Through vivid descriptions of the New Jerusalem, we’re invited to reflect on the glory of God's presence and the promise that our citizenship is not of this world but in heaven. Join us as we discover how fixing our eyes on eternity reshapes the way we live...

In this message, we explore the breathtaking vision of heaven from Revelation 21:10-23 and the joy that comes from anticipating our true home. Through vivid descriptions of the New Jerusalem, we’re invited to reflect on the glory of God's presence and the promise that our citizenship is not of this world but in heaven. Join us as we discover how fixing our eyes on eternity reshapes the way we live...

Have you ever felt torn between loving life on Earth and longing for more? Join us as we explore Jesus' words in John 14 and discover the truth about heaven. In this message, we’ll unpack the hope we have in our heavenly home, where Jesus has prepared a place for us that’s far greater than anything we can imagine on Earth.

We wrap up our series on Psalm 23 by looking at verses at 5& 6. Here we see a shift in which God is seen now not as a shepherd but as a host. We find that God is a gracious host who has a great desire to bless His people.

Join us for The Shepherd’s Protection, where we explore Psalm 23:4 and the comforting truth that Jesus, our Good Shepherd, doesn’t eliminate life’s valleys but empowers us to walk through them. Discover how He protects us—not from all pain, but from the power fear can have over us, offering His presence and guidance even in the darkest moments.

We all need guidance, especially when life leads us into places of exhaustion and uncertainty. In this message, we explore Psalm 23:2-3, discovering how Jesus, our Good Shepherd, leads us to true rest and restoration. Join us as we learn how surrendering to His leadership allows us to experience peace and healing in the midst of life’s busyness.

This week we kick off a new series looking at Psalm 23. We will start to see that God is our ultimate great Shepherd. He is a shepherd that we can trust and find true contentment in!

In the final message of our "We Are the Church" series, we tackle the fear of sharing our faith and challenge the consumerist mindset that views church as just an event. Drawing from Romans 10:14-15, this message will inspire you to embrace your calling as a sent person, to live out the gospel in your everyday life, and to boldly proclaim the good news of Jesus as our saving King.

In a world where gathering together is increasingly de-prioritized, Hebrews 10:19-25 reminds us of the critical importance of coming together as the church. This week, we explore how we can confidently draw near to God, hold fast to our hope, and encourage one another toward love and good deeds as a family united in faith. Don’t miss this powerful message on the significance of belonging and the s...

In a culture that often views church as something to attend and consume, 1 Corinthians 12:12–26 challenges us to rethink what it means to be part of the body of Christ. This sermon explores how we are not mere spectators but active contributors, supernaturally connected and vitally needed within the church. Discover how embracing our role in the body of Christ leads to a flourishing, unified commu...

Fear can keep us from stepping into God's calling, but what if the very thing we’re afraid of is exactly where He wants us to be? Join us as we explore the story of Peter in Luke 5 and discover how stepping out in obedience and faith can lead to a life of purpose and significance beyond our imagination.

In this message we explore one of Jesus' most challenging questions: "You do not want to leave too, do you?” (John 6:67). Discover how Jesus confronts our deepest desires and calls us to true discipleship. We'll uncover the powerful truths behind His teachings and what it means to genuinely follow Him, even when His words challenge our comfort and understanding.