Waite Park Church

This sermon explores "The New Human" by tracing the biblical theme of "the Image of God" through scripture. It highlights Jesus as the fulfillment of both the new humanity and the new Israel, demonstrating how he perfectly embodied justice, mercy, and humility. Learn how Jesus' life serves as our model for being fully human.

This sermon explores the biblical concept of "the people of God," revealing it's not about arrogance but a divine calling to bless the world. Discover how God chose imperfect individuals like Abraham and Israel, and now the Church, to partner with Him in bringing flourishing, justice, and mercy to all.

This sermon explores the foundational biblical story, "In the Beginning, God." Discover how understanding God's story, not just "how" but "why," reveals our place as creatures made in His image with a sacred responsibility. Learn how humanity's attempts to rule without God lead to chaos, and how Jesus ultimately fulfills God's original creation mandate.

Join us for the last sermon in our Thrive Series, "Living on Purpose," a sermon series exploring life's big questions. Discover how to move beyond autopilot and self-focus by understanding your God-given calling. Learn to use your unique gifts and circumstances to serve others and glorify God in every aspect of your life.

In this sermon, Kory explores how to address the unseen "stuff" that hinders spiritual growth. Learn to identify hidden barriers like family patterns, trauma, and mental illness, and discover practical steps to find freedom and deeper connection with Christ. It's time to deal with your stuff so you can truly thrive!

Join Pastor Kory Kleinsasser as he explores "Spiritual Friendships." Discover how true spiritual friends help us in times of crisis, encourage our faith, and fight for us. Learn how to cultivate these rare and vital relationships that lead to thriving lives.

Join for this weeks message called "Rooted in Christ," a sermon about thriving in an unnatural world. Discover how to cultivate a life deeply connected to God, rather than being swayed by external pressures. Learn practical ways to plant your roots in Christ for lasting spiritual growth and peace.

In this intro to our Thrive focus season, Pastor Kory shares why some people flourish and others struggle, and learn to cultivate your "soil"—your heart and life—to receive God's blessings. Find out how to grow a soft, deep, and singular focus for true spiritual fruitfulness.

In this message, Pastor Kory challenges us to break barriers to true Christian community. Learn how digital tech, busyness, past hurts, and even hiding can hinder genuine connection. Discover how engaging with others in faith is essential for growth and living out God's purpose for your life. Find a group and thrive!

Join Pastor Kory as he explains how we can be intentionally generous. Learn how giving from the heart, planning your contributions, and communal support lead to spiritual blessings and joy. Discover God's promise of provision when you live generously.

Pastor Kory's sermon, "Save All You Can," explores John Wesley’s second axiom about handling money. He encourages intentional spending, denying oneself unnecessary luxuries, and avoiding purchases based on others' opinions, ultimately leading to reduced stress and increased generosity.

Pastor Kory shares how Jesus viewed money as a spiritual issue. Learn how to "gain all you can" without sacrificing your well-being, relationships, or soul. Discover how your work contributes to God's purpose and why making money isn't wrong, but your motivation matters.

This sermon kicks off our Money by Wesley sermon series by exploring biblical truths about money. Learn how to think about and handle your finances God's way, challenging common misconceptions and discovering how to use resources for His purposes and your enjoyment.

In this follow-up podcast, Pastor Abby and Pastor Kory address listener questions regarding women in the Bible. They discuss the historical "disappearance" of women’s names in early translations, such as Junia being changed to the masculine "Junius". The conversation emphasizes that recovering these stories isn't about modern social agendas, but about restoring the original biblical vision of a un...

In this episode, Pastor Abby and Pastor Kory discuss the complexities of gendered language in the Bible and the concept of "selective literalism". They examine how certain Greek words, like adelphoi, are often translated exclusively as "brothers" despite contextually including "sisters". The conversation highlights the inconsistency in how literal interpretations are applied, urging listeners to m...

In this podcast episode, Pastor Abby and Pastor Kory explore the complexities of biblical translation and its impact on modern theology. They specifically focus on the household codes in Ephesians 5, challenging traditional interpretations of male headship. By examining the original Greek context, they argue that Paul’s intended message was one of mutual submission within the body of Christ, rathe...

In this special podcast conversation, Pastors Kory and Abby explore the Apostle Paul used the form of the household codes of the ancient world to show how Jesus turns society’s idea of the role of women on its head.

In this final message of the series "How the Bible Frees Women," Pastor Abby Burg explores the impactful leadership of women in the early church as revealed in Romans 16. Focusing on Phoebe the deacon and letter-carrier, Priscilla the teacher, and Junia the apostle, Pastor Abby demonstrates that leadership in the New Testament was based on gifting rather than gender. She encourages all believers t...

In this sermon, Dr. JoAnne Lyon explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit from Pentecost to the present day. Highlighting the biblical foundation for women in leadership, she shares the powerful stories of trailblazers like Phoebe Palmer, Catherine Booth, and Amanda Smith. Dr. Lyon challenges believers to remove "lids" of limitation, urging the church to embrace God’s mission of reconci...

This sermon explores 1 Timothy 2 in its historical context, showing how Paul addressed false teaching and cultural tensions in Ephesus—especially among new believers leaving the Artemis cult. Rather than restricting women universally, Paul aimed to cultivate peace, equality, and unity in the early church. By revisiting Scripture through its original setting, the message highlights how the gospel d...

The first sermon in our “How the Bible Frees Women” series explores how the Bible presents men and women as equal partners in God’s creation and calls the Church to reflect that equality in leadership and ministry. Tracing the story from Genesis through Jesus and Paul, it shows that patriarchy is a result of the fall—not God’s design. Listeners are invited to see how Christ restores mutuality betw...

Final Revelation class was Q & A

Revelation Session 6

Session 5 of the class Reading Revelation Responsibly

Reading Revelation Responsibly Session 4