Our world is in desperate need of good, strong men—men of character and courage who grow, lead, and serve like Christ. Whether you’re a dad, a mentor, or just trying to figure it out, you’re called to rise up. This is a message about legacy, responsibility, and the kind of strength that makes a difference.
Jun 16, 2025•39 min•Season 79Ep. 1
It creeps in quietly—sometimes while sitting in your favorite chair, sometimes when scrolling past someone else’s life. Coveting may not seem as dangerous as other sins, but it can poison your heart, relationships, and even your view of God. In this message, we’ll unpack how this subtle yet toxic mindset of comparison, entitlement, and envy can steal your joy and contentment—and discover how Christ offers us a better way to live with freedom and gratitude.
Jun 08, 2025•37 min•Season 78Ep. 8
What does it really mean to be a safe person? In this message Pastor Paul takes a deeper look at the commands not to steal or bear false witness—revealing how these aren’t just rules, but relational foundations built on trust, truth, and integrity. When we live in reality and walk in honesty, we stop taking from others and start building something better together.
Jun 01, 2025•36 min•Season 78Ep. 7
Pastor Paul invites us to see the Ten Commandments not just as a list of rules, but as a call to become people who honor life and reflect God’s heart in our relationships. Jesus moves the conversation from behavior to the heart—showing us that contempt, lust, and dehumanization are as destructive to our souls as outward actions. As we remember the value of every person made in God's image, we’ll explore how true life is found in giving life, protecting dignity, and choosing love over contempt, e...
May 26, 2025•35 min•Season 78Ep. 6
In a world that never stops pushing, many of us find ourselves constantly exhausted—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. But God offers us something radically different: the gift of rest. In this message, we explore the Sabbath not as a rule to follow, but as a rhythm of grace—a sacred space for renewal, trust, and joy. Come find freedom in the kind of rest that restores your soul.
May 19, 2025•36 min•Season 78Ep. 5
In this heartfelt and practical Mother’s Day message, Terri Markquart invites us to rediscover the beauty and power of the fifth commandment— honor your father and mother . With wisdom, humor, and personal stories, we explore what it truly means to attach value to others, beginning in the home. From parenting’s heavy moments to the quiet strength of caring for aging parents, this message challenges us to become people of honor in a world that desperately needs it.
May 12, 2025•23 min•Season 78Ep. 4
What do you worship—really? In this powerful message, we’re invited to consider that worship isn’t just singing songs or praying; it’s about what captures our heart, attention, and sacrifice every single day. Whether we realize it or not, we all worship something. Pastor Paul unpacks the first three commandments not as rules, but as life-giving principles that reveal how worship shapes our identity, our priorities, and our relationships.
May 05, 2025•35 min•Season 78Ep. 3
This week focuses on the context behind our new series on the Ten Commandments.
Apr 30, 2025•58 min•Season 78Ep. 2
We were made for covenant, not chaos. In this message, we begin rediscovering the power of covenant—where love and commitment meet to create the foundation for flourishing families, churches, and nations. Through the lens of the Ten Commandments, we see how God’s timeless truths are not just ancient rules, but a path to real freedom, written on our hearts through Jesus.
Apr 28, 2025•37 min•Season 78Ep. 1
What if the empty tomb wasn’t just a symbol of hope—but the turning point of your entire story? In this Easter message, Pastor Paul unpacks the deeper meaning behind the resurrection of Jesus and the gifts it offers to every one of us. Whether your life feels stuck in tragedy, weighed down by fear, or wandering without direction, the risen Christ invites you into something greater. Something lasting. Something true. Come discover the three gifts of the empty tomb—and what they might mean for you...
Apr 22, 2025•30 min•Season 77Ep. 14
Paul and Brian discuss the nuances of the word 'hate' when used in Scripture.
Apr 17, 2025•58 min•Season 77Ep. 13
The disciples thought they knew what Jesus came to do—but His words in the upper room turned their expectations upside down. In this message, we’re invited to wrestle with disappointment, rethink what we truly need, and discover the kind of joy that can’t be taken away.
Apr 14, 2025•40 min•Season 77Ep. 12
Revival is stirring up across the Chippewa Valley. This week, we celebrate what God is doing and lean into the Upper Room discourse.
Apr 08, 2025•58 min•Season 77Ep. 11
Jesus didn’t leave us on our own—He gave us the Holy Spirit to guide, comfort, and empower us. In this message, we’ll look at who the Spirit is, how He works in our lives, and what it means to walk with Him daily in truth, love, and power. Also, Pastor Paul's Making Room update!
Apr 06, 2025•44 min•Season 77Ep. 10
Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? In this message, we’re invited to slow down, name what we’re feeling, and experience comfort for the troubled heart. Through a simple spiritual practice, we’ll learn how to notice God’s presence, rest in His promises, and find peace in who He is.
Mar 31, 2025•42 min•Season 77Ep. 9
Choosing to love like Jesus is both necessary, and complicated.
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 77Ep. 8
Of all the things Jesus asks of us, the most difficult—and most defining—is His command to love one another. Not a sentimental, feel-good love, but a costly, courageous, and sacrificial love that reflects the way He loves us. In this message, we’re invited to rediscover what real love looks like, especially when it’s hard, undeserved, or painful.
Mar 24, 2025•42 min•Season 77Ep. 7
Acting as a servant may call for multiple approaches depending on what the situation calls for.
Mar 18, 2025•54 min•Season 77Ep. 6
Have you ever stepped into something new, convinced you’d be great at it, only to be humbled by how hard it really was? Whether it’s parenting, marriage, a new job, or even just a hobby like golf, we all encounter moments where our confidence meets reality. In this message, Pastor Brian shares his personal journey of learning humility and grace—lessons shaped on the football field, in parenting, and through the quiet example of Jesus washing His disciples' feet. Discover how embracing the postur...
Mar 16, 2025•38 min•Season 77Ep. 5
The Gospel of John places an interesting focus on the word BELIEVE over the word FAITH.
Mar 11, 2025•59 min•Season 77Ep. 4
What does it mean to live a life that truly matters? In his message Lifted Up , Pastor Paul shares a personal story about growing up in a big old house with hidden stained-glass windows—beautiful, but covered up and kept in the dark. He uses this image to remind us that God created each of us to be glorious, like stained glass that shines when light passes through it. But that kind of beauty and purpose isn’t found by holding on to our own desires. It comes when we choose a life of service, sacr...
Mar 10, 2025•40 min•Season 77Ep. 3
As we enter this season of Lent, this episode helps us to see the incredible value of studying the Upper Room Discourse.
Mar 05, 2025•53 min•Season 77Ep. 2
Fear, frustration, and pain—negative emotions we often try to push down and just press on with life. But what if true healing only comes from facing these emotions, not running from them? In this message, Pastor Paul talks about facing our painful emotions with faith, letting Jesus transform them, and finding real peace, joy, and healing in Him. As we enter Lent, a season marked by ashes and renewal, this is our chance to bring our struggles into the light once and for all. Jesus knows our pain—...
Mar 03, 2025•44 min•Season 77Ep. 1
Sometimes, the outcome that God has planned takes us by surprise…
Feb 25, 2025•56 min•Season 76Ep. 13
Quick fixes won't save you—discover the secret to deep healing. In this message, a powerful man's struggle with pride and brokenness unveils an unexpected invitation to let go, humble yourself, and embrace a transformative journey with God. Are you ready to confront your hidden wounds and experience true, lasting change?
Feb 24, 2025•42 min•Season 76Ep. 12
Through the story of Elijah and Elisha, we see how God's presence shapes and commissions us, calling us to deeper faith and transformation. Whether through a fiery chariot or a still small voice, God's glory is meant to be experienced, not just observed. This message explores how God meets us in the ordinary and empowers us for the extraordinary.
Feb 17, 2025•34 min•Season 76Ep. 11
Who are the truth-tellers in your life? Is our culture ready to listen when they speak?
Feb 11, 2025•48 min•Season 76Ep. 10
How clearly do you see the world around you? In this message, we explore the powerful biblical metaphor of sight—both physical and spiritual. When we rely only on what we see with our eyes, fear and uncertainty can cloud our vision. Pastor Paul explains how spiritual sight allows us to recognize truth, see God's presence in our lives, and understand that He is fighting for us....
Feb 10, 2025•44 min•Season 76Ep. 9
This is an important follow-up conversation to last Sunday’s message on Wickedness. How do we talk with our loved ones about the evil in this world?
Feb 03, 2025•43 min•Season 76Ep. 8
Evil is real, and it thrives when it goes unchecked. In a world that often calls what is wicked good and what is good intolerant, we must stand firm in discerning truth. But recognizing evil isn’t enough—we must turn our hearts toward righteousness. Scripture warns us that unchecked sin leads to destruction, but God, in His mercy, always offers a way back. No one is beyond redemption. True repentance—turning away from darkness and back to God—restores what evil seeks to destroy. The call is clea...
Feb 03, 2025•45 min•Season 76Ep. 7