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SERMON ARCHIVE
The Son of Man
What do you do when people falsely accuse you, or when it seems like you face opposition all around? Do you write out your rant on social media, lash out against your accuser, or complain and grumble? Let us look to Jesus and follow His example from Mark 14:53-65. Listen as Pastor Jeremy Lobdell teaches in the sermon, The Son of Man: Remember that God is judge. Remain silent. The Lord will reward. Download Life Group Questions for this sermon.
Kindness in All Relationships
Listen as best-selling authors and researchers Shaunti & Jeff Feldhahn, along with Elder Jeff Koehlinger, share from Romans 2:4, Ephesians 2:4-8, and Luke 6:35-36 in a teaching about Kindness in all Relationships as we prepare for a church-wide 30-Day Kindness Challenge during the month of March. A Biblical understanding of kindness What can make kindness difficult Some key, practical steps to unlock the supernatural power of kindness in a way that can transform you and the relationships around you Download…
The Peter Attitude vs The Jesus Attitude
Jesus taught and modeled prayer. He submitted to the will of his Abba, his loving Father. Jesus taught us that through submission comes strength. The most powerful weapon we possess is prayer to our loving and faithful God. Listen as Pastor Jeremy leads us through Mark 14:10-50 in the sermon, The Peter Attitude vs. The Jesus Attitude. SCRIPTURES: Mark 14:10-11 Mark 14:18-21 Mark 14:41-50 Luke 9:51 John 18:4 1 Peter 2:23 Download Life Group Questions for this sermon. 1 Peter…
Love and Submission
What do you do when your prayers are not answered? What do you do when God doesn’t answer your prayers the way you expect? In all things, even prayer, we should seek to follow Jesus and the example He set for us. Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches from Mark 14:32-42 in the sermon, Love and Submission. When we seek answers from God in prayer, it is important to trust His love and submit to His will: Trouble & Temptation Power…
The Commission and the Cup
What is the purpose of life? Why are you here? Your life at times might feel like a spy novel with mystery, intrigue, and uncertainty, but as a follower of Jesus Christ you have a commission from Him, and a cup that He gives you. Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches from Mark 14:10-25 in the sermon, The Commission and the Cup. Download Life Group Questions for this sermon.
Extravagant Love
Let us love Jesus with an extravagant love for all He has done to save us, redeem us, and forgive us! Join us as we embrace God’s Word and hear from Pastor Jeremy as he begins a new sermon series in the book of Mark: Encounter the Incredible 5. The sermon today focuses on Mark 14:1-9 in the message, Extravagant Love: Costly Beautiful Download Life Group Questions for this sermon. Mark 14:1-9 ESV It was now two days before the…
Gospel Centered
Listen as Pastor Jeremy Lobdell preaches on the “Gospel-Centered” aspect of our Vision Statement from 1 Corinthians 15:1-8. Download Life Group Questions for this sermon. SCRIPTURES: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Mark 8:1 Romans 5:8 Luke 2:8-11 Mark 8:31 Mark 10:45 Romans 6:23 John 3:16 Colossians 2:15 Ephesians 4:8 Romans 8:1 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 ESV 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried,…
Pursue Eternal Gain Through Contentment
What does it mean to be content, especially in a culture obsessed with the accumulation of wealth, money, and possessions? How can we avoid complacency, fatalism, and covetousness and instead live with joyful generosity toward God and others? Listen as Elders Dave Shumaker and Jeff Koehlinger lead us to embrace God’s Word in the sermon, Pursue Eternal Gain Through Contentment based on 1 Timothy 6:6-19. Pursue contentment to avoid spiritual destruction (vs. 6-10) Flee covetousness by actively pursuing Christ (vs.…
Shadowing the Shepherd
Join us as we embrace God’s Word and hear from Elders Troy Griese and Ken Wolf as they teach from 1 Peter 5:1-4 in the sermon, Shadowing the Shepherd. Download Life Group Questions for this sermon. SCRIPTURES: 1 Peter 5:1-4 1 Timothy 3:1 Mark 9:33-37 1 Peter 5:12b 2 Peter 3:1 1 Peter 1:3-9 Revelation 7:15-17 Matthew 2:6/Micah 5:2
Keeping a Kingdom Focus in a Whacked Out World
Our culture has changed rapidly over the last 10 years. Words are being redefined, people are confused, families and friends are divided, and anger abounds. If only we had a source of TRUTH that is eternal – a truth for all people at any time…. Praise God, WE DO! We have the unchanging, inerrant, promise-filled, eternal Word of God. Listen as Pastor Chuck begins the new year in a timely sermon from 2 Peter 1:3-4 in the sermon, Keeping a…
Everything Matters
What is the duty of humanity? Our duty is to respect God’s ordering of our lives. Because all of our life is lived “under the sun,” sometimes we will have trouble, and yet the Lord is lovingly and sovereignly in control of each aspect of our lives. Our proper response should be one of humble submission to God’s will, knowing that everything we do for Him matters. Listen as Pastor Jeremy concludes our sermon series in Ecclesiastes 12:9-14: There is…
An Origin Story
Merry Christmas! Worship with us as we embrace God’s Word and hear from Pastor Jeremy Lobdell as he teaches from John 1:1-14 in the Christmas Eve sermon, “An Origin Story.” The deity and distinction of Jesus are on full display in the Gospel of John: Jesus is God Jesus gives life Go to Jesus to get life SCRIPTURES: John 1:1-14 Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5:8 1 John 1:9 John 3:16-18 Romans 3:23 (ESV) for all have sinned and fall short of…
Remember Your Creator
Pastor Jeremy Lobdell continues our sermon series in Ecclesiastes with a sermon based on Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:7, Remember Your Creator. Ecclesiastes 12:1 Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them”—
Wisdom & Folly
The author of Ecclesiastes wants us to trust in the character of God. Why? Because God is faithful! Listen as Pastor Jeremy Lobdell leads us through Ecclesiastes 9:13-11:6 in the sermon, “Wisdom & Folly.” Trust the Character of God Accept the Nature of our Universe (accept your portion) Live Wisely Hope Eternally in Jesus Christ Our faith should not be in the outcome of our efforts or circumstances, but rather, our faith should be in the Person of Jesus Christ!…
The Faith Outlook
Listen as we embrace God’s Word and hear from Pastor Jeremy Lobdell as he teaches from Ecclesiastes 9 in the sermon, “The Faith Outlook.” • LEAVE the unknows to God• CLEAVE to what you have in Christ And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he EXISTS and that he REWARDS those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6 (emphasis added) SCRIPTURES: Ecclesiastes 9 Philippians 3:13-14 Proverbs 16:33 Proverbs 21:31 Deuteronomy 13:1-4 Hebrews 11:6…
God Will Make It Right
Do you believe in a competent God? An all-loving, all-knowing, all-powerful God? If He is who He says He is, then His character is an anchor for our soul. We can completely believe and trust Him. Competence leads to Confidence, which leads to Trust. Pastor Jeremy Lobdell Listen as we embrace God’s Word and hear from Pastor Jeremy Lobdell as he teaches from Ecclesiastes 8 in the sermon, “God Will Make It Right.” • Enjoy the Adventure• Be Wise• Trust…
Why Does God Want to Bless Us?
Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Listen as we embrace God’s Word during our GoGlobal Missions Sunday and hear from guest preacher Dr. Jim Plueddeman as he teaches from Psalm 67 in the sermon, “Why Does God Want to Bless Us?” Psalm 67 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, 2that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all…
Consider the End
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Weird but true.” There are many things in this life that sound strange, but actually happen. Even the Bible gives accounts of events that were weird but true! Similarly, in the book of Ecclesiastes we read about a series of spiritual truths that sound contradictory, but in God’s wisdom and sovereignty are actually true. Listen as Pastor Jeremy Lobdell expounds on these contrasting spiritual truths in the sermon, “Consider the End” based on Ecclesiastes 7:…
How to Live at Peace
Is it possible to live in this broken world with peace and joy? Many people keep looking for more, striving for wealth, comparing themselves to others, or wishing they had a different life. Listen as we embrace God’s Word for the answers and hear from Pastor Jeremy with the message, “How to Live at Peace” from Ecclesiastes 5:8-20, Hebrews 12:1, and Matthew 7:11. TRUST the race organizer ACCEPT the route RUN the race Download Life Group Questions for this…
A Creature’s Place
In Christ, we have nothing to fear. But in our state as sinners, we should humble ourselves before our holy God in fear, repentance, and reverence. He calls us to be still, listen, and seek Him. Join us as we embrace God’s Word and hear from Pastor Jeremy as he continues our fall sermon series with the message, “A Creature’s Place” based on Ecclesiastes 5:1-7: Recognize our place Be still Bow your heart Listen Download Life Group Questions for this…