This sermon explores how the Holy Spirit equips and empowers every believer with spiritual gifts. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4, and 1 Peter 4, we learn that these gifts are given to each of us for the common good, to build up the body of Christ, and ultimately to glorify Jesus. The sermon challenged us to recognize, embrace, and use our God-given gifts, reminding us that the Spirit not only gives these gifts but also empowers us to use them effectively.
Jul 27, 2025•41 min
This sermon explores the vital topic of listening to the Holy Spirit. Delve into how God communicates with us today, realizing that the Holy Spirit continues to speak to believers. The message highlights the importance of cultivating a practice of listening, discerning God's voice amidst life's distractions, and the transformative power of engaging in intimate conversation with God through His Spirit.
Jul 20, 2025•37 min
This Sunday is our Missions update with Jamin! Come hear about all the wonderful things God is doing through in and through our students!
Jul 13, 2025•39 min
This sermon explores Galatians 5:25 and its implications for our spiritual lives. It unpacks what it means to keep in step with the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that while we live by the Spirit, actively keeping in step with Him is a choice we must make daily. This process involves yielding to God's will, being patient with our spiritual growth, and winning the battles against our flesh.
Jul 06, 2025•43 min
The sermon explores the critical role of the Holy Spirit in awakening us to our need for Christ, indwelling us upon salvation, and continually transforming us throughout our Christian journey. It emphasizes that from start to finish, the Holy Spirit is the key player in the Christian life, enabling us to begin and continue our relationship with God.
Jun 29, 2025•38 min
This sermon explores the vital role of the Holy Spirit in our Christian lives. Pastor Brian emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is not just an abstract concept, but a personal, active presence of God within us. We learn that Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as an even greater gift than His physical presence, enabling us to live out our faith fully. The sermon highlights nine specific ways the Holy Spirit helps us, from convicting us of sin to empowering our witness and producing godly fruit in our liv...
Jun 22, 2025•39 min
This sermon explores the critical role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life and why many believers struggle to live victoriously. We learned that awareness and cooperation with the Holy Spirit is key to thriving in our faith journey. The sermon highlights common misconceptions about the Holy Spirit and emphasizes the importance of understanding and relying on His presence and power in our daily lives.
Jun 15, 2025•36 min
Today is our Annual Meeting: Budget & Ministry Celebration!
Jun 08, 2025•30 min
Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth challenges us to seek unity, surrender our freedoms, and use our gifting to serve and strengthen the church and Christ’s mission.
Jun 01, 2025•40 min
This sermon examines how love is the heart of what makes spiritual gifts meaningful and how it's the true measure of spiritual maturity. We are challenged to reconsider our understanding of spirituality, emphasizing that God measures our growth not by how gifted we are, but by how loving we are.
May 25, 2025•42 min
This sermon explores the profound concept of the Church as the Body of Christ. The message emphasizes our unity in diversity, the importance of every member, and how our individual roles contribute to the overall health and function of the church. We are not just saved from something, but saved into something - the living, breathing presence of Jesus on earth.
May 18, 2025•41 min
This sermon focuses on how God gives spiritual gifts to every believer for the benefit of the whole body of Christ. We are reminded of the limited time we have on earth and challenged to consider how we're investing our lives. The message emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from using our God-given gifts to serve others and contribute to something greater than ourselves.
May 11, 2025•36 min
This sermon dives into how the Lord's Supper provides vital spiritual nourishment for believers. We learn that it's is not just a personal ritual, but a powerful symbol of our unity in Christ and a proclamation of the Gospel. The sermon emphasizes the importance of approaching communion with the right heart attitude, self-examination, and an understanding of its deep spiritual significance.
May 04, 2025•42 min
Today, we explore Paul's teachings on proper worship and the roles of men and women in the church. We examine how our freedom in Christ should be used to glorify God and benefit others, rather than as a license for self-indulgence. The sermon highlights the importance of understanding cultural context, maintaining appropriate distinctions between men and women in worship, and recognizing the vital role of women in the church.
Apr 27, 2025•38 min
Celebrate Easter with us as we rejoice in the hope and victory of Jesus’ resurrection! We will explore the profound implications of Christ's resurrection based on 1 Corinthians 15:42-58. Jesus' resurrection not only validates His identity as the Son of God but also has transformative effects on our lives, both present and future. The sermon emphasizes that because Christ lives, we too will live, and this truth changes everything about how we view death, life, and our spiritual journey.
Apr 20, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Join us as we reflect on the depth of Christ’s sacrifice and the hope it brings—through scripture, worship, and a time of remembrance. All are welcome as we honor the cross and prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter.
Apr 18, 2025•55 min
This week's sermon explores the critical themes of spiritual loyalty, Christian freedom, and living to please God. This sermon emphasizes that our worship reflects our allegiance and that we cannot have divided loyalties between God and worldly idols. It highlights the importance of using our Christian freedom responsibly, always seeking to glorify God and benefit others rather than ourselves.
Apr 13, 2025•43 min
The sermon explores how we can improve our future by learning from the past. Using the analogy of a rear view mirror while driving, the importance of being aware of our spiritual history is emphasized. God's faithfulness throughout history is highlighted and we are warned against the dangers of complacency in our faith. The message reminds us that while God is always faithful, we must remain vigilant in our spiritual lives to avoid falling into sin.
Apr 06, 2025•38 min
The message covers Paul's response to the Corinthian church regarding food sacrificed to idols, revealing a broader principle: Love calls us to set aside our rights and freedoms to serve our brothers and sisters in Christ. This sermon challenges us to consider how we balance knowledge, love, and sound doctrine in our daily lives as followers of Jesus.
Mar 30, 2025•38 min
This week, we will delve into 1 Corinthians 7:8-24 and learn about Paul's guidance to the Corinthian church about living out their faith in their current circumstances. The central message was that our personal holiness is not dependent on our personal circumstances. Instead, we are called to faithfully serve God and live out our Christian values wherever we find ourselves.
Mar 23, 2025•39 min
The sermon explores Paul's teachings on sex within marriage and celibacy for singles, emphasizing that both are gifts from God with specific purposes. We learned that sex is designed for marriage, while celibacy is for singleness and, occasionally, for brief periods of focused prayer within marriage. This message challenges us to honor God with our bodies and relationships, whether married or single.
Mar 16, 2025•37 min
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 challenges us to reconsider our identity in Christ and how we treat our bodies. The sermon emphasizes that as believers, our bodies are not our own but are temples of the Holy Spirit, bought at the price of Christ's sacrifice. This profound truth has significant implications for how we live, make decisions, and interact with the world around us.
Mar 09, 2025•47 min
The sermon explores how believers should handle disputes among themselves, particularly in civil matters. Paul teaches that Christians should avoid taking fellow believers to secular courts, instead seeking resolution within the church community. This approach preserves the unity of the body of Christ and maintains our witness to the world. The sermon emphasizes the importance of humility, forgiveness, and prioritizing our relationships in Christ over personal rights or grievances.
Mar 02, 2025•38 min
It's Worldview Sunday! This year, we'll learn from Scott Klusendorf, author of The Case for Life. Scott teaches us how to think Biblically about abortion.
Feb 23, 2025•42 min
Based on 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, this sermon explores the essential role of accountability in the lives of believers and the Church. While accountability can be uncomfortable, it is a crucial aspect of our spiritual growth and the health of our church community. Accountability is part of Jesus' ministry, beneficial for individual believers, and vital for maintaining a healthy church body.
Feb 16, 2025•37 min
This week in our series in 1 Corinthians, we're diving into "5 Tactics to Combat Pride" based on 1 Corinthians 4:1-21. Discover how combating pride can preserve unity and strengthen your relationships.
Feb 09, 2025•39 min
This week's sermon delves into 1 Corinthians 3, exploring Paul's address to the Corinthian church about division and spiritual maturity. Pastor Doug highlights how our preferences and divisions can distract us from our true purpose as believers. He emphasizes the importance of building on the right foundation - Jesus Christ - and recognizing that we are God's temple, called to unity and spiritual growth.
Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Today, we have the privilege of hearing from Heidi Matzke, the Executive Director of Alternatives Pregnancy Center.
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Without spiritual insight faith seems foolish.
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Keep the main thing, the main thing.
Jan 12, 2025•1 hr 16 min
