Sermons

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Servants and Stewards" from 1 Corinthians 4:1-5.  In our study of 1 Corinthians, we've seen that there have been weird loyalties in the church to leaders like Paul, Apollos, and Peter.  Certainly not helpful to the unity of God's people, then or now!   As he closes out this first section of the letter, Paul shows us what leaders in the church are to be: servants of...

Pastor Andy brings the message, “Take Care How You Build” from 1 Corinthians 3:10-23.  Not all buildings are of the same quality, even though they may be complete. What matters is the material used in construction. Paul uses this metaphor to warn and encourage us as we build the Church for God's glory and with God's resources. 

Pastor Nate brings the message, “Time to Grow Up” from 1 Corinthians 3:1-9.  You've seen the toddler who has to have it his way.  That little guy can disrupt a room full of people. In the church, Christians can act like toddlers and it can cause all kinds of division.  In this first section of 1 Corinthians (chapters 1-4), God's Word continues to lead us away from our sinfulness in order to find u...

Pastor Nate brings the message, “Confidence in God, Not Ourselves” from 1 Corinthians 2.  What role would you be playing if God did push a true, Christ-exalting, gospel-centered revival into the hearts of people?  Providentially, we arrive at 1 Corinthians 2 this Sunday where the Bible gives us a sound confidence that God uses His methods, not the world's, to ultimately carry out the work.   

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Believing What is Foolish” from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31.The message of the Gospel will always be rejected by some as utter nonsense and foolishness.  Yet, God has seen fit to show His wisdom through the cross and bring people from all over the world to Himself.  Because the gospel is the power of God unto salvation, we will keep the foolishness of the gospel at the c...

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Gospel Unity for a Divided Church” from 1 Corinthians 1:10-17.  Could members of a church ever divide over favorite leadership personalities?  In Corinth well-known leaders like Paul, Apollos, and Peter were becoming icons of loyalty, and Paul wasn't having any of it.  This first section of 1 Corinthians is instructive for Christians concerning the essential center...

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God’s Kindness for Imperfect People” from 1 Corinthians 1:1-9.  This week we begin a new sermon series in 1 Corinthians.  You can familiarize yourself with the book by reading summary notes from a study Bible; reading the book itself, or even skimming the chapters and their subtitles.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Practice of Church Discipline” from Matthew 16:13-9; 18:15-20.  Just the mention of church discipline can leave Christians feeling uneasy, more than likely because it has been done poorly in so many different contexts.  Yet, the practice itself is a responsibility that Jesus has given to His church.  So, on Sunday, we will look at this important Biblical practi...

Pastor Stephen brings the message, "Why Church Membership Matters.” Is church membership a modern practice, or a Biblical one? Is it more like being a family member, or a Costco member? Many of us have questions about just how essential this practice is. Many of us may question what it is. This Sunday, we'll look at what Scripture has to say about the believers responsibility to the local church.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Practice of Giving."  For the next three weeks we will turn to the Bible to look at healthy practices for a local church.  This week we are looking at the practice of giving; next week is the practice of membership and serving.  The last week we will cover the practice of Biblical discipline. Ask God to use this series in your own life and for His glory in the...

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Waiting for the Lord” from Psalm 27.  Pastor Nate brings the message, "Waiting for the Lord" from Psalm 27. What can you do when fear threatens the security of your life? In Psalm 27 God gives us a way for fear to be defeated by a Biblically driven faith that waits for the Lord.  What does that faith look like?  Let's study Psalm 27 together to find out.   

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God, Test Me” from Psalm 26.  We gathered together as a church family around the communion table and celebrated the victorious work of Christ over sin and death.  Paul says that as we approach this gathering we ought to examine ourselves for unrepentant sin.  The passage and sermon of Psalm 26 helps us to confidently examine our lives under God's steadfast love...l...

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God’s Plan for Shame” from Psalm 25.  Shame occasionally shows up and is the unwanted guest in our hearts.  People's words, their hurtful actions, or even our own sins can open the door to this intruder, and he can stick around for years.  In Psalm 25 David helps us voice our hurt and plead with the Lord for help.  

Pastor Nate brings the message, "We’re Not That Glorious” from Psalm 24.  It is so easy to slip back into the mindset of the sun: "everything is supposed to revolve around me."  But, God graciously sets us straight in Psalm 24 by showing us the high glory of Jesus.  Everything, including ourselves, revolves around Him.

Pastor Andy brings the message, "The Influence of the Resurrection.”  The resurrection of Jesus is the defining moment in human history. It is a miracle without parallel in all the history of mankind. And because of its sheer magnitude we sometimes forget the practical benefits that God has given believers on the basis of Christ's resurrection. Lord willing, these will leave us in a thankful attit...

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Last Words” from Joshua 22-24.  In this final sermon of our Joshua series the last words from Israel's leader come in the form of a challenge: "Choose whom you will serve". Every day, every moment we are making a choice as to whom we will serve. It's either God or self.  Pray that God uses His Word this Sunday to encourage His people to choose Him.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "A Surprising Inheritance” from Joshua 13-21.  Big chunks of Scripture outlining land allotments/inheritances to ancient Israel can seem insignificant and, quite frankly, boring for today's reader.  But all Scripture is profitable for us (2 Tim 3:16), and in this week's sermon we will see that God has a purpose for including this information in His Word to us. 

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Depending on God” from Joshua 9-12. Have you taken time to pray over the matters you are facing today?  We might aim for a quick answer with Gemini or ChatGPT or call a friend, but will you take a moment to seek God first?  Joshua 9-12 helps us keep life simple: go to God first and depend on Him to lead you through the day.    

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Who is Ultimate?” from Joshua 5:15 - 8:35.  When Joshua and the rest of Israel approached the Jordan, they trusted what god had told them.  When they approached Jericho, they had to trust what God had declared.  When God spoke of sin, some failed to trust His commands.  This passage brings us back to simplicity: trust what God has spoken…and obey.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God Does the Impossible” from Joshua 3-4.  God delights in doing the "impossible" in order to bring glory to Himself.  For example, when the Jordan River was at peak height during the flood season, God chose to take Israel across it-on dry ground.  His powerful works are a reminder that God is carrying out a good plan in and through the lives of His people and noth...

Phil Hunt brings the message from Philippians 1:9-11.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Faith of an Unlikely Convert" from Joshua 2. Who is the most unlikely person in your life to come to Jesus?  Joshua 2 shows us how God works on the heart and gloriously draws people unto Himself...which is what He did for you. 

Pastor Nate brings the message "God’s Gifts for the Journey” from Joshua 1.  This message begins a seven part series through the book of Joshua which is a testimony that God is Faithful to His promises.  For Israel the journey into the land is one that seems overwhelming, even impossible, but God has given them His Word and His Presence. God's gifts enable His people to endure. 

Pastor Stephen brings the message, "God's Authority in the Face of Death."  While there are many stories of Christian heroes who have suffered much for the Faith, many of us wouldn't want to voluntarily sign up for a path like theirs. But what happens when God brings unrequested loss into our lives? How do we think about His power, plans, or authority to act when approaching these difficult season...

Pastor Nate brings the message "Forgiveness from the Heart” from Matthew 18:21-35.  It’s impossible to live in this world without relational hurt and pain.  The question is this, how do Christians look to Jesus for help when someone sins against you?  This message shows how Jesus explains the important, life-giving practice of forgiveness.