Peine Ridge Sermons: Recent Episodes
Peine Ridge Church
In the middle of the fastest growing community in the fastest growing city in Missouri, there is a church called Peine Ridge. The glue that unites this group of joyful Christians is a compelling belief in Jesus and a genuine love for Wentzville. Visit our website at www.peineridgechurch.org for more information about Peine Ridge Church.
Scripture – 2 Samuel 15 Sermon Summary: Even in His most severe discipline, God is gracious to encourage and help His children, so that His discipline accomplishes its work of turning us back to Him. ... Read More
Scripture – 2 Samuel 14:1-33 Sermon Summary: True restoration requires genuine repentance.
Scripture – Matthew 14:22-33 Christ confronts our self-sufficient faith by sending us into the storm Christ confronts our self-sufficient faith by meeting us in the storm Christ confronts our self-sufficient faith by reordering our treasures ... Read More
Scripture – 2 Samuel 13:23-39 When leaders fail to lead as they should, it is sin, and it often leads others to sin The sins of your leaders can neither cause nor excuse your sin. ... Read More
Scripture – 2 Samuel 13:1-22 Sermon Summary: When men abuse their power or abdicate their duty, devastation and desolation are sure to follow. But in Christ there is the hope of redemption for the abuser ... Read More
Scripture – 2 Samuel 12:15b-31 Sermon Summary: In order to rightly submit to God’s discipline, we must acknowledge sin’s consequences as the Lord’s discipline.
Scripture – 2 Samuel 12:1-15a Sermon Summary: God graciously atones for the worst sins of His people.
Scripture – 2 Samuel 11 Sermon Summary: We should learn from the sins of others to leave our sin and love our Savior.
Scripture – 2 Samuel 7 1. God’s agenda for you is DIFFERENT from what you planned. 2. God’s agenda is BETTER than you imagined. 3. God’s agenda for you is BIGGER than just you.
Scripture – 2 Samuel 6 Sermon Focus: When we seek to put God at the center of our lives, sincerity and enthusiasm aren’t sufficient. God’s holiness requires that we serve Him according to His Word.
Scripture – 2 Samuel 5 Sermon Focus: God Exalts His Anointed King for the Sake of His People.
Scripture – 2 Samuel 4 Sermon Focus: Just as God providentially ordained the events of David’s life to fulfill His promise to him, He will providentially ordain the events of your life, if you are ... Read More
Scripture – 2 Samuel 3 Sermon Focus: In the midst of a mess we need to rely on & reflect the heart of our peacemaking God.
Scripture – 2 Samuel 2:1-3:1 Sermon Focus: Will you give your allegiance to the conquering kingdom of God or to the crumbling kingdom of Satan? We Are Graciously Invited Into God’s Kingdom Many Will Try ... Read More
Scripture – 2 Samuel 1 Sermon Focus: Learn to love the difficult people of God so much that you lament their loss.
Scripture – Ephesians 5:2 Sermon Summary: The power of Good Friday is the love of Christ. Christ’s love is active love that serves. Christ’s love is gracious love that saves. Christ’s love is God-centered love ... Read More
Scripture – I Samuel 31 Sermon Focus: The tragedies of man always serve the triumph of God. Saul’s Death Was a Tragedy Because of How He Lived Saul’s Death Was a Tragedy Because of How ... Read More
Scripture – I Samuel 29-30 Sermon Focus: God’s providence often seems strange, yet always results in victory for his faithful servants. At the Frontlines: God’s providence results in deliverance (29:1-11) As Ziklag burns: God’s providence ... Read More
Scripture – I Samuel 28 Sermon Focus: Do not fear the lesser things of this world. Rather, fear the Lord.
Scripture – I Samuel 27 Sermon Focus: Shrewd faith produces wise action for the Lord, because of the Lord.
Scripture – I Samuel 26 Sermon Focus: We are chosen, called, and created anew in Christ in order to display the virtues of our King by taking His kingly virtues upon ourselves. We do not ... Read More
Scripture – I Samuel 25 Sermon Focus: Welcome the goodness of God that keeps you from sinning. Welcome the LORD stopping you from sinning. Welcome the LORD showing you your weakness/sinfulness. Welcome the LORD strengthening ... Read More
Scripture – I Samuel 24 Sermon Focus: You should entrust your life, both present and future, to your sovereign, just, and faithful God who will work all things together for your good and His glory.
Scripture – I Samuel 23 Sermon Focus: Because all things are in the hands of the LORD, we should live by faith even in the midst of fear.
Scripture – I Samuel 21:10-22:5 Sermon Focus: What should I do when I am fearful and God’s plan for me is unclear? Respond wisely to God’s providential guidance. (21:10-22:2) Submit willingly to God’s clear commands. (22:2-5) ... Read More
Scripture – I Samuel 21:1-9 & 22:6-23 Sermon Summary: Even when the wicked triumph over the righteous, stay with Jesus.
Scripture – 1 Samuel 20 Sermon Summary: Jonathan is a model of Trusting, Loving, Costly Allegiance to the True King.
Scripture – 1 Samuel 17:55-18:30 Sermon Summary: We should humbly & happily surrender to Jesus as the LORD’s anointed King.
Scripture – Micah 5:1-6 Sermon Summary: The greatness of Christmas is tied to the greatness of Christ.
Scripture – 1 Samuel 15 Sermon Summary: Partial obedience to the Lord is disobedience to the Lord.
Scripture – 1 Samuel 14:24-52 Sermon Summary: Fearful, Faithless Leaders Lead by Legalism, Blame-shifting and Worldly Wisdom
Scripture – 1 Samuel 14:1-23 Sermon Summary: Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving His people.
Scripture – 1 Samuel 13 Sermon Summary: If you love God, you will joyfully obey His commands.
Scripture – 1 Samuel 7:2-14 Sure Signs of True Repentance Deep Longing for the Lord Exclusive Worship of the Lord Open Confession of Sin Humble Dependence on Our Mediator
Scripture – 1 Samuel 7:2-14 Sure Signs of True Repentance Deep Longing for the Lord Exclusive Worship of the Lord Open Confession of Sin Humble Dependence on Our Mediator
Scripture – 1 Samuel 6:1-7:2 Sermon Summary: The rebellious heart wants distance from God’s holy perfection, but the repentant heart longs for Him to draw near.
Scripture – 1 Samuel 4:1-22 True religion requires repentance. Religion without repentance is dead. Religion without repentance is deadly.
Scripture – Psalm 75 Sermon Summary: Our Father is the just Judge. Our Father, the just Judge, is in the process of making all things right. Our Father, the just Judge, will make certain everything ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 72 Sermon Summary: God blesses His people and glorifies His Name through Christ-like leaders.
Scripture – Psalm 68 Sermon Summary: The pursuit of hope in God is the pursuit of God is the pursuit of praise to God.
Scripture – Psalm 42 & 43 Sermon Summary: The pursuit of hope in God is the pursuit of God is the pursuit of praise to God.
Scripture – Psalm 41 David’s Motivating Declaration of God’s Faithfulness David’s Desperate Dependence on God’s Faithfulness David’s Confident Exultation in God’s Faithfulness
Scripture – Esther 9:17-10:3 Sermon Summary: Intentionally recognize and then rhythmically remember God’s providence with joy.
Scripture – Esther 9:1-16 Before the final Great Reversal comes, the people of God must fight. Before the final Great Reversal comes, the people of God are normally rescued through providential means. Before the final ... Read More
Scripture – Esther Chapter 6 Sermon Summary: By the providence of God, the humiliation of His enemies and the exaltation of His people will be sweeping, swift, & sure!
Scripture – Esther Chapter 5 Sermon Summary: “Am I using my influence for the good of others and the glory of God, or am I using my influence to serve my own pride and glorify ... Read More
Scripture – Esther Chapter 4 Sermon Summary: God calls His people to confident courage.
Scripture – Esther Chapter 3 Sermon Summary: God providentially plans persecution for His people in order to purify and preserve them.
Scripture – Esther Chapter 2 Sermon Summary: Because God is writing the story of your life with His providential hand, follow along with humility and hope.
Scripture – John 2:18-22 Sermon Summary: Jesus was raised from the dead so that you might believe in Him.
Scripture – Psalm 69 Sermon Summary: Psalm 69 is a picture of the Righteous Sufferer – foreshadowed by David, fulfilled by Christ, and formed in His people. In it we see: The Righteous Sufferer’s Pressing ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 66 Sermon Summary: Every Christian has the joyful responsibility of calling others to worship God, telling them why they should worship God, and showing them how to worship God.
Scripture – Psalm 47 Sermon Summary: The righteous response to wickedness requires God-centeredness, truth, and faith.
Scripture – Psalm 47 Sermon Summary: Because He is sovereign over every creature and everything that happens in His creation, all peoples should joyfully worship God.
Scripture – Psalm 37 Sermon Summary: Put joy-killing anger, envy, and anxiety to death by delighting in God and trusting His Gospel promises.
Scripture – Psalm 39 Sin is bad. Discipline is painful. Happiness is sweet. Life is short. So pray with honesty, humility, & hope.
Scripture – Revelation 20:11-15 In this passage we see: – Judgment Prepared – Judgment Stated – Judgment Executed
Scripture – Revelation 20:7-10 Sermon Summary: Christians should live in light of the fact that Satan is a defeated enemy whose doom is assured.
Scripture – Revelation 20:1-6 In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks and answers three main questions: 1. When & Where Is the Millennial Reign? 2. What is Happening During the Millennium? 3. Why Does the Millennium ... Read More
Scripture – Revelation 19:17-21 Sermon Summary: Live all of life in light of the judgment of God. – The Judgment of God is Sure. – The Judgment of God is Severe. – The Judgment of ... Read More
Scripture – Revelation 19:11-16 Sermon Summary: Jesus will return to Earth to bring salvation for His people and to judge His enemies.
Scripture – Revelation 19:6-10 Sermon Summary: The Last Day will be the First Day of eternal happiness for everyone who is invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.
Scripture – 1 John 5:20 Through understanding the coming of Jesus, we can understand how to truly know God, how God wants to relate to us, and how to have eternal life.
Scripture – Revelation 16:8-21 Sermon Focus: Repent today, because another Day is coming when it will be too late.
Scripture – Revelation 15:5-16:7 Sermon Focus: God’s judgment is just! His wrath demonstrates His righteousness, and we ought to worship Him for it.
Scripture – Revelation 15:1-4 Sermon Focus: Songs of praise are the normal response of God’s people when they see His holiness displayed through mighty acts of judgment and salvation.
Scripture – Revelation 14:6-13 Sermon Focus: Every person has one of two futures–eternal rest and blessings in Christ or eternal torment in hell.
Scripture – Revelation 14:1-5 Sermon Focus: Who you belong to determines everything about you.
Scripture – Revelation 13:11-18 Sermon Focus: Do you have the wisdom to recognize and reject every attempt to persuade you to worship something other than Christ?
Scripture – Revelation 13:1-10 Sermon Focus: Satan is always attempting to corrupt governing authorities in order to dishonor God & destroy His people.
Scripture – Revelation 12:11-12; 17
Sermon Focus: God’s people conquer Satan by the blood of the Lamb, by the Word of their testimony, and by loving Jesus more than their earthly lives.
Scripture – Revelation 12:7-10
Sermon Focus: The work of Christ removes the power of Satan’s accusations.
Scripture – Revelation 12:1-6; 13-17
Sermon Focus: We all have a choice to make, today and every day. Will we side with The Dragon? Or will we side with The Woman and The Male Child?
Scripture – Revelation 11:14-19
Sermon Summary: Let this reality reorient you: The Kingdom of God will overcome the kingdom of this world.
Scripture – Revelation 11:3-14
Sermon Summary: Be faithful to your calling by courageously, boldly, fearlessly, and confidently proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ to the unbelieving world.
Scripture – Revelation 11:1-2
Sermon Summary: God dwells with His people and will protect them spiritually, and preserve them through persecution.
Scripture – Revelation 9:12-21
Sermon Summary: When God confronts us with the horrors of death it is a gracious call for us to repent.
Scripture – Revelation 8:13-9:12
Sermon Summary: God reveals that He uses unholy spirits to judge unrepentant sinners.
Scripture – Revelation 8:6-12
Sermon Summary: God is glorified in His judgment of evil and by saving His people through judgment.
Scripture – Revelation 6:9-17
Sermon Summary: God’s promise that the Day of His wrath is coming is meant to give comfort and courage to saints struggling against, and suffering under, worldly opposition as they seek to faithfully follow Jesus.
Scripture – Revelation 6:1-8
Sermon Summary: Because of the sin of mankind, God executes His judgments upon the earth for the purpose of displaying His glory in His judgment of evil, the salvation of His people, and the proclamation of the gospel.
Scripture – Revelation 5:1-14
Sermon Summary: We are all in desperate need of the Seal-Breaker unrolling the scroll of God’s decrees in this broken world.
Scripture – Revelation 4:1-11
Sermon Summary: In order to conquer in the face of persecutions and temptations our greatest need is an awesome, overpowering, worship-inspiring vision of God.
Scripture – Revelation 3:1-6
Sermon Summary: True churches & true Christians are awake to God.
Scripture – Revelation 2:18-29
Sermon Summary: Because of Christ’s authority to punish unrepentance and reward faithfulness, we must hold tightly to truth, love, and good works when we’re pressured to compromise.
Scripture – Revelation 2:12-17
Sermon Summary: Every church has a responsibility to confront every member who embraces heresy & sin.
Scripture – Revelation 2:8-11
Sermon Summary: In Christ, believers will persevere through every tribulation, even unto death, and be graciously awarded the crown of life.
Scripture – Revelation 2:1-7
Sermon Summary: Every faithful church will patiently endure in hate and love.
Scripture – John 11:25-26
Sermon Summary: You must believe Jesus’ claim to be Life in order to have Life.
Scripture – Judges 18:1-31
Honoring God should be our main goal in life and “success” is not a sure sign of God’s approval.
Scripture – Judges 17:1-13
Sermon Summary: Our worship can be sincere, and yet be ridiculous in God’s eyes.
Scripture – Judges 14:20-15:20
Sermon Summary: When fallen men follow their hearts, devastation follows them.
Scripture – Judges 13:24-14:19
Sermon Summary: God is always working His good plans through sinners.
Scripture – Judges 3:31; 10:1-5; 12:7-15
Sermon Focus: What are we doing with the opportunities and influence that God has entrusted to us?
Scripture – Judges 12:1-7
Sermon Summary: Self-worship is destructive and must be overcome in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Scripture – Judges 10:17-11:40
Sermon Summary: The LORD cannot be manipulated, nor do we need to manipulate Him.
Scripture - Judges 2:10-19
Sermon Summary: The downward spiral of Judges is a call to flee from idols, into the arms of King Jesus.
Scripture - Judges 2:6-10
If we fail to share the Lord with the next generation, we are in great measure failing to serve the Lord in ours.
Scripture - Judges 1:21-2:5
When God calls out your sin, He is calling you out from your sin to Himself.
Scripture - Psalm 44
The key to worshiping when suffering doesn’t make sense is to keep crying out to God for help.
Scripture - Psalms 28* Pour your heart out to God (vv. 1-2) * Express your need for God (vv. 1-2) * Pray for Justice (vv.3-5) * Let prayer push you from fear to faith (vv. 6-7) * Let your prayers move y0u from inward to outward focus (vv. 8-9)
Scripture - Hebrews 13:20-25* How was this letter written? By God's providence. * What was this letter written as? A word of exhortation. * Why was this letter written? Because of, and for, grace- Grace to pardon sin and empower sanctification.
Scripture - Hebrews 13:17-19For the sake of your soul, obey and pray for the leaders God has given for your good & His glory.
Scripture - Hebrews 13:15-16Christ's sacrifice for us enables and calls forth continual sacrifices from us.
Scripture - Hebrews 13:7-14* Keep believing in Jesus alone because He never changes. * Keep believing in Jesus alone because there is saving grace in no one else. * Keep believing in Jesus alone because the only lasting Home with God is promised in Jesus alone.
Scripture - Hebrews 13:5-65 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we can confidently say,“The Lord is my helper;I will not fear;what can man do to me?”
Scripture - Hebrews 13:4Marriage & sex are inseparably connected to each other and to love & worship.* Marriage is the binding covenantal relationship between one man and one woman meant to be for life wherein God spiritually unites them together as one flesh for as long as they both shall live. * Faithful covenant love between sinners is meant to point to God’s gracious covenant love for sinners.
Scripture - Hebrews 13:1-3* Love: Because We're Family * Christian Hospitality: Receiving People Into Your Home That You Don’t Know, Might Not Even Like, (and Whose Kids May Wreck Your House) * We’re All In This Together: When They Hurt, We Hurt Too
Scripture - Romans 1:4You should believe all that Jesus said because He said He would rise from the dead and then, He did in fact rise from the dead.
Scripture - Hebrews 12:18-29 (part 2) Receive both the promises of God and the warnings that they carry.* * Respond with Gratitude→ Awe! * Overwhelmed by the greatness & grace of God + Awareness of God + Affection for God
Scripture - Hebrews 12:18-29Wonder at the better blessings of the New Covenant in Christ.
Scripture - Hebrews 12:15-17The church needs each member to take responsibility to make sure that we all persevere to the end and receive our inheritance.
Scripture - Hebrews 12:5-11Sermon Summary: When we remember its meaning, model, and motives we will joyfully receive God’s painful discipline.
Scripture - Hebrews 12:1-4Looking to Jesus means at least three things: Looking to Jesus as our Pioneer * Trusting Jesus as our Perfecter * Treasuring Jesus as our Prize*
Scripture - Hebrews 11:32-40Sermon Summary: God’s people are called to persevere through joyful triumphs and difficult struggles and to die in hope of receiving the fullness of what God has promised them at the return of Christ.
Scripture - Hebrews 11:31Sermon Summary: Biblical faith works radical changes in our lives
Scripture - Hebrews 11:28-30Sermon Summary: Obedient faith is the only way to experience the power of God.
Scripture - Hebrews 11:23-27Sermon Summary: Christian faith is unafraid to choose suffering over sin.
Scripture - Hebrews 11:11-12,17-22Sermon Summary: Saving faith holds fast to God’s promises in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Scripture - Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16Sermon Summary: Living and dying in faith is what Heaven-bound people do.
Scripture - Hebrews 11:4-7Sermon Summary: Only through believing in God’s existence and goodness can we please Him.
Scripture - Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-35Sermon Summary: The truth that Mary was a virgin when she gave birth to Jesus is foundational to the Gospel.
Scripture - Hebrews 10:32-39Sermon Summary: Don’t stop living by faith in God’s promise for your future!
Scripture - Hebrews 10:26-31Sermon Summary: Because Jesus loves us, He sternly warns us not to leave Him.
Scripture - Hebrews 10:23-25Sermon Summary: We will persevere as a church if we believe that the God of promise is faithful, the truth of our hope is immovable, and the people of God are essential.
Scripture - Hebrews 9:1-14
Sermon Summary: Christ has cleansed your conscience so that you can freely serve God.
Scripture - Hebrews 8:6-13 (and other texts)
Sermon Summary: Covenant Theology is a synthesized way of understanding the Bible’s message about God and His gospel purposes, plans, and promises in Christ.
Scripture - Hebrews 8:6-13
Sermon Summary: Jesus Christ is a SUPERIOR HIGH PRIEST of a SUPERIOR COVENANT enacted on SUPERIOR PROMISES.
Scripture – Hebrews 7:26-8:6 Sermon Summary: Since we have the incomparable Heavenly High Priest, when our focus wavers, we must compare Him with everything else that seems to promise us connection with God. Compare Jesus, ... Read More
Scripture – Hebrews 7:20-25 Sermon Summary: The basis of our hope is superior because our eternally unchangeable High Priest constantly intercedes for us. Our hope is superior because of three things: 1. Our Hope Is ... Read More
Scripture – Hebrews 6:13-20 Sermon Summary: We have every reason to be fully convinced of the glorious hope set before us.
Scripture – Hebrews 6:9-12 Sermon Summary: True disciples of Jesus will demonstrate that their faith is authentic by their costly, persistent, and practical service to their brothers and sisters in Christ.
Scripture – Hebrews 6:4-8 Sermon Summary: Followers of Christ must heed the warning against falling away from the Living God and instead pursue Him in order to receive His blessing.
Scripture – Hebrews 5:1-10 Summary: Jesus is the only High Priest in whom we can draw near to God.
Scripture – Hebrews 4:14-16 Summary: Let the constant intercession and the compassionate heart of Jesus draw you confidently to the throne of God.
Scripture – Hebrews 4:3-13 Summary: The power of God’s piercing Word enables us to strive for steadfast faith in God’s sufficient Work so that we may fully experience God’s glorious Rest.
Scripture – Hebrews 3:16-4:2 Summary: The fear of not entering God’s rest should motivate us all to fight against unbelief.
Scripture – Hebrews 3:7-15 Summary: God speaks through the exhortations & encouragements of the Church to keep His people from hardening their hearts and falling away from Him.
Scripture – Hebrews 3:1-6 Hold fast to your confident hope by fixating on the superiority of your faithful Savior. Hold fast with Confidence in Your Identity (v.1, 6) Hold Fast With Hope in Your Destiny ... Read More
Scripture – Hebrews 2:16-18 The Superior High Priest helps sinners by delivering them from their sin. The Superior High Priest helps sinners by delivering them from the penalty of sin. The Superior High Priest helps ... Read More
Scripture – Hebrews 2:14-15 Through His death, Jesus stripped Satan of his power and rescued His children from their bondage to the fear of death.
Scripture – Hebrews 2:10-13 Our solidarity with the Son helps us to follow Him with a more focused and fortified faith by giving us encouraging hope that as He went through suffering and shame, so ... Read More
Scripture – Hebrews 2:5-9 When Jesus succeeded where Adam failed, he righted Adam’s wrongs, and now reigns supreme over all Creation. And all who are united to Jesus by faith will reign with him!
Scripture – Hebrews 2:1-4 In this passage we see three reasons to pay more careful attention to the Gospel message: Jesus is a Superior Spokesman We have the Apostolic Attestation We have the Wondrous Witness ... Read More
Scripture – Hebrews 1:4-14 Jesus has superior Sonship Jesus has superior Status Jesus has a superior Nature Jesus has as superior Destiny This passage teaches us: How we relate to the Old Testament How we ... Read More
Scripture – Hebrews 1:1-4 Sermon Summary: The only way to connect with God is by the right response to His revelation.
Scripture – Hebrews In this message Pastor Nathan gives an introduction to the book of Hebrews, and an overview of the main theme of this sermonic letter, urging us to “Hold fast by faith in ... Read More
Scripture – Colossians 2:13-15 Good Friday is good news because… God has made you alive in Christ! Your sin is forgiven! Satan is defeated.!
Scripture – Luke 9:51-56 The resolute love of Christ for sinners should humble, delight, and move us.
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18 The Lord of Peace gives us peace as we trust and obey His Word.
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 3:6b, 13-15 God’s people should persevere in obeying His commands and exhort others in the church to do likewise.
Scripture – 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 The Christian order of work is work done because of Jesus.
Scripture – Psalm 65 Psalm 65 shows us three ways we should respond to God when facing an ending and a beginning: Praise with grateful joy, Pledge with awed surrender, and Pray with humble faith.
Scripture – Luke 1:26-35 The birth of Jesus is significant because he is the True King who invites us into his joyful kingdom.
Scripture – Luke 2:22-33; 2 Timothy 4:6-8 God’s people should live their lives with a great anticipation and a strong yearning for Christ’s return.
Scripture – Psalm 50 Main Theme: Jesus Christ is the only dependable, true, solid rock on which to stand.
Scripture – Psalm 17 Sermon Summary: God invites us to argue with him. In Psalm 17 David presents five arguments to God: The Argument from Justice (vv 1-2) The Argument from Integrity (vv 3-5) The ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 46 The Lord will glorify Himself as the mighty and merciful God of His people.
Scripture – Psalm 33 God’s children can depend in prayer on their incomparable Savior to vindicate them when they are unfairly accused and according to His righteousness, right every wrong that is done to them ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 32 Sermon Summary: A blessed life is the fruit when confession is the root. Verses 1-4 – The Prerequisite of Confession Verse 5 – The Paradox of Confession Verses 6-7 – The ... Read More
Scripture – Psalms 26 Psalm 26 reminds us that followers of Christ must pursue integrity, expect to be maligned, and trust in the Lord for vindication.
Scripture – Psalm 18 This psalm powerfully proclaims that our God is a responsive God, a God who is praise-worthy and prayer-worthy.
Scripture – Psalm 15 What are the necessary marks of those who will live forever with God?
Scripture – Psalm 13 In order to fight for faith and pursue joy we must learn to lament.
Scripture – Exodus 40:34-38 This is the final message in our preaching series through Exodus.
Scripture – Exodus 31:12-18; 35:1-3; 39:32-40:33 The Sabbath, as a sign, is a Precept, has a Principle, and does Point to something beyond itself.
Scripture – Exodus 31:1-11; 35:10-36:7; 38:21-31 God enables His people to joyfully serve Him for the good of others.
Scripture – Exodus 29:1-46; 30:22-28 You have been chosen, consecrated and ordained for priestly ministry.
Scripture – Exodus 30:17-21, 38:8 Followers of Christ, who have been called to a holy priesthood, must be washed clean, once for all, by the blood of Jesus. Yet, they still need a constant, continual ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 30:11-16 In this message Pastor Jason highlights five surprising truths found in Exodus 30:11-16. That God would send a plague on His people. That He would warn sinners and give them a ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 30:1-10; 37:25-28 Sermon Summary: The altar of incense encourages, instructs and sobers our prayers.
Scripture – Exodus 28:1-43; 39:1-31 Sermon Summary: We need Christ to be our Holy Representative and we are called to be Holy Representatives for Christ.
Scripture – Exodus 27:9-19; 38:9-20 Sermon Summary: Sinners banished from the presence of God may find eternal life in Jesus Christ and through Him have permanent access to God.
Scripture – Exodus 27:1-8; 38:1-7 Sermon Summary: The Bronze Altar was meant to reveal much to sinners and require much from sinners.
Scripture – Exodus 26:1-37; 36:8-38 Sermon Summary: We are all excluded from God’s holy places. God’s Holy Presence Creates Holy Places. Sin Excludes Us From God’s Holy Presence. Jesus Is the Only Way Into God’s ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 25:23-40; 27:20-21; 37:10-22 Sermon Summary: In Christ we have the covenant promise of the life-giving presence of God.
Scripture – 1 Timothy 4:12 Sermon Summary: Christian fathers should strive to build a legacy of faith in Christ by setting an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.
Scripture – Exodus 25:10:22; 37:1-9 Sermon Summary: The Ark of God was a symbol of the supreme importance of the rule and mercy of God.
Scripture – Exodus 25:1-9; 35:4-9 Sermon Summary: God’s design to dwell with His people demands a devoted response. Pastor Nathan points out how, in these passages, we see this theme first in The Tabernacle. Then, ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus chapter 34:10-28 (2 Corinthians 3:7-17) In this message Pastor Steve highlights: 1. The Glory of God in the Face of Moses. 2. The Glory of God in the Grace of the Gospel. ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus chapter 34:10-28 Sermon Summary: A covenant without commitment is meaningless
Scripture – Exodus chapter 33:17-34:9 Sermon Summary: Weak faith needs to behold the glory of God in His Word.
Scripture – Romans 12:1-2, Genesis 1:26-27, 31; 2:18, Eph 5:23-33, 1 Cor 12:14-20 Sermon Summary: Womanhood is a permanent, patterned and precious gift from God.
Scripture – Exodus chapter 33:1-17 Sermon Summary: We must never settle for anything less than all the fullness of God.
Scripture – Exodus chapter 32 Sermon Summary: Sinners receive God’s mercy only through Christ’s mediation.
Scripture – Exodus chapter 24 Sermon Summary: The gracious goal of the Covenants of God is that sinful people would be brought near to the Holy God.
Scripture – Exodus 23:20-33 Sermon Summary: In order to enjoy the gracious blessings of God you must obey His commands, heed His warnings and treasure His promises.
Scripture – Romans 4:20-25 No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, 21 fully convinced that God was able to ... Read More
Scripture – Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Scripture – Exodus 20:17 Sermon Summary: Coveting, being produced by discontentment with, and distrust of, God, is the self-focused, unloving and idolatrous desiring of what God has given to others instead of us. We should ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 20:16 Sermon Summary: In the 9th commandment God is commanding us to love your neighbor by speaking truthfully for them.
Scripture – Exodus 20:15 Sermon Summary: We should humbly acknowledge God’s ultimate ownership of all things and gladly reflect God’s generous character to all people.
Scripture – Exodus 20:14 Sermon Summary: Followers of Christ honor and worship their faithful God and demonstrate His steadfast faithfulness by striving to be faithful to their own covenants and promises. What are some ways ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 20:13 Sermon Summary: Murder is unjustly causing the death of or being selfishly uncaring about the life of a human. We should sincerely value human life made in the image of God ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 20:12 Sermon Summary: You must honor your parents so that you can honor God. Honoring Parents Is Foundational and Enduring Honoring Your Parents Trains You to Honor God Honoring Your Parents Is ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 20:8-11 Much debate and confusion surrounds how the 4th Commandment should be applied by Christians. No doubt this debate stems, at least in part, from the fact that it is the only ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 20:7 In this message, Pastor Steve helps us to see that “taking the Lord’s name in vain” entails much more than simply being careful about how we use the word “God” in ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 20:4-6 The enduring principle that underlies the 2nd Commandment is this: We should be careful to worship God as He has appointed in His Word.
Scripture – Exodus 20:3 Precept-You shall have no other gods before me. Principle- God deserves and demands exclusive allegiance and dependence. Person- There is but one God who is our Creator, Sustainer, Rescuer and King. ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 20:1-3 How has Jesus has changed our relationship to the Law of God under the New Covenant? 1. Jesus has restored our relationship to the God of the Law. 2. Jesus has ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 19:9-25 The theophany in Exodus 19 sets the stage for God revealing Himself to the people of Israel through the spoken word in Exodus 20 and beyond. He’s preparing them to hear ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 19:1-8 The Old Covenant was a way for sinners to enjoy a blessed relationship with God that preserved and prepared them for and pointed them to the fullness of His better promises ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 27 Waiting on the LORD to rescue us requires confidence, dedication, and action. Waiting on the LORD to rescue us requires confidence in Him. Waiting on the LORD to rescue us requires ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 24 Psalm 24 is a glorious call to worship. In Psalm 24, David is calling the people of Israel to come worship Yahweh, their covenant God. He is telling them to prepare ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 25 You can fully entrust yourself to God because of who He is. He is faithful, wise, good & upright, compassionate, merciful & forgiving.
Scripture – Psalm 23 The Passion of the Good Shepherd Produces Peace with God The Providential Works of the Good Shepherd Produces the Peace of God The Presence of the Good Shepherd Produces Peace from ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 19 Sermon Summary: Rejoicing in God’s revelation of Himself stirs up a desire to please Him.
Scripture – Psalm 14 This Psalm shows us two attitudes to reject when we see the power and success of wicked people: We should reject envy of the godless. We should reject fear of the godless Why ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 11 To the choirmaster: according to The Sheminith. A Psalm of David. 12 Save, O Lord, for the godly one is gone; for the faithful have vanished from among the children of ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 11 In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, “Flee like a bird to your mountain, 2 for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 18 In the story of Jethro giving Moses wise advice on how to govern Israel we see that God often provides extraordinary blessings for His people through ordinary means.
Scripture – Exodus 17:8-16 We desperately need Divine help for this spiritual war that we’re in. Jesus is the greater Moses who intercedes on our behalf, ensuring that we will perfectly receive the help we ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 17:1-7 Sermon Summary: To fight against hard-heartedness we must recognize God’s presence and provision, pay attention to God’s warnings, and trust in God’s promises. Pastor Nathan’s Notes
Scripture – Exodus 16 In this sermon, Pastor Steve shows us: The Gracious Provision of Manna The Grand Purpose of Manna The Glorious Prophetic Picture of Manna Pastor Steve’s Notes
Scripture – Exodus 15:1-21 Pastor Nathan demonstrates from The Song at the Sea in Exodus 15 that “Worshipful singing is a normal response to God’s saving work.” He closed the message with four applications: 1. ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 14:5-31 Seeing the salvation of the Lord who fights for us is better than never seeing the evils, difficulties, and problems from which we need saving.
Scripture – Exodus 13:17 – 4:4 In Exodus 13:17 – Exodus 14:4, the theme of the text is that God is faithful to lead His people for their good unto His glory. Pastor Steves’s helps ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 13:1-2, 11-16 In this message, Pastor Jason reminds us that, as Christians, we live coram Deo (before the face of God) in a unique way. He shows us how the consecration of the ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 12:14-20, 42-51; 13:3-10 The summary of this message from Exodus 12 and 13 is:We need the rhythms and rituals of God to reorient our lives, to remember our salvation and to raise ... Read More
Scripture – Revelation 7:9-10, Matthew 28:19 In this message, Mike outlines God’s vision for the Church, as glimpsed in Revelation 7, and clarifies for us the mission that God has sent us out on- the ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 12:29-41 Should we expect God to give us our own personal “exodus” by delivering us immediately from every trial, just as He rescued the Israelites out of Egypt? In this message Pastor ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 12:1-28 As we look at the Passover and God’s instructions to Moses, we want to understand it in the historical context of the event and the subsequent feast of Passover, but we ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 11 We must trust that God will always gladly do great good to His people, even when we don’t understand how He’ll do it.
Scripture – Exodus 9:13-10:29 Stubborn pride is a trap that will bring ruin to you and those around you if you don’t let go of it. 1. Pride is Rooted In a Warped Worldview, Humility ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 8:12-9-20 God sets apart His people to be the recipients of His gracious deliverance from His just wrath. How should the people of God respond to this? Repent, rejoice, and rest. Pastor ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 7:1-8:19 The hardened heart will be justly judged by the supreme One. But, what does a hardened heart look like? Pastor Jason gives us four characteristics: 1. The hardened heart is not ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 7:1-6 God’s fame is the ultimate aim of His gracious redemption. Pastor Nathan’s Sermon Notes
Scripture – Exodus 6:1-30 Finding hope in God comes from hearing the words of God and seeing His works as He fulfills the promises He has made by His words.
Scripture – Exodus 5:1-6:1 In Exodus 5, we see the continuation of a long, drawn out war to determine who the “boss” is. This battle is not between the Egyptians and the Israelites. It is ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 4:18-31 Pastor Jason demonstrates the following truths from this passage: The LORD requires our obedience. The LORD removes obstacles to our obedience. The LORD rules over the outcome of our obedience.
Scripture – Exodus Sermon Summary: God knows all about your weakness, but His call is persistent, and He promises to be with you to equip and empower you for the work that He assigns to ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 3 In this sermon, Pastor Jason demonstrates that God revealed Himself to Moses in order to requisition Moses for the rescue of the people of God, and shows us how this connects ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 2 In this sermon, Pastor Steve helps us to see God’s providence at work in the preservation of Moses, God’s providence in the preparation of Moses, and God’s providence in His loving ... Read More
Scripture – Exodus 1 The Exodus event was the single most significant event in the history of redemption until the coming of Christ. It is referred to in nearly every other Old Testament book and ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 10 The mark of true faith isn’t that it automatically jumps to praise when God seems distant. The mark of true faith is that when God is hidden, true faith strains to ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 8 God has revealed Himself to us in a number of ways and yet, because we are human beings and we are limited in how we can perceive Him, understanding everything there ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 16 In this message, Pastor Jason proclaims the glory of the Resurrection from Psalm 16, showing us that real, lasting joy is only found in God Himself.
Scripture – Psalm 7 In this message, Pastor Jason explores King David’s response to slander and urges us to emulate him. We should respond with Prayer to God as the Righteous Judge, Proclamation of God ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 6 In this message, Pastor Steve shows us David’s Depth of Despair, David’s Dread of God’s Discipline, David’s Dependence on God’s Determined Devotion, and David’s Deliverance from Despondency. He closes by helping ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 5 In this message, Pastor Jason reassures us that God is the Good Shepherd who relates to His people, and God is the Sovereign One who rules for the good of His ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 4 In this message, Pastor Nathan helps us to answer this question from Psalm 4: “How should I respond when the world is in turmoil?” The answer is in three parts, 1) ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 3 Suffering is intended by God to deepen our faith. Psalm 3 demonstrates how we can embrace the work He is doing in us by responding to suffering with prayer and praise.
Scripture – Psalm 2 In this message Pastor Steve shows us how this royal coronation psalm points us toward the coronation of King Jesus, the true King of Israel- and, indeed, the King of the ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 1 In this message Pastor Jason demonstrates how Psalm 1 serves as an introduction to the entire Psalter. It shows us that the Psalms are meant to tell us how to- and ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 16:9-20 Have you ever wondered about the brackets and notes around Mark 16:9-20 in most modern English translations? In this final message in our series through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Nathan ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 16:1-8 When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 15:40-47 In this message Pastor Steve answers three important questions about this passage: Why does Mark talk so much about women? Why does Mark give so many details about the aftermath of ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 15:33-39 And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 15:15-32 Have you ever asked the question, “Why did Jesus have to die such a gruesome death? Why did his death have to be so painful and so public? Why did it ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 15:6-15 In this message, Pastor Jason Myers unfolds the story of Pilate releasing Barabbas, and thus condemning Jesus. He explains how we can see this as a metaphor for substitutionary atonement. The ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 15:1-5 We are so obsessed with, and committed to, defending ourselves and protecting our rights, that we often fail to love as we ought. We might say we value love, but we ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 14:66-72 As he looks at Peter’s denial of Jesus in this message, Pastor Steve brings out these application points: 1. There is abundant grace for the worst of sinners! 2. We must ... Read More
Scripture – Luke 2:1-20 Luke 2:9 says that as the Shepherds were out in the field on the night that Jesus was born, “… an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory ... Read More
Scripture – 1 Peter 1:10-13 In this Advent message, Pastor Jason Myers argues that we all fall into one of two categories: Those who expect the darkness while minimizing the Light or Those who expect the ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 14:53-65 From this passage, Pastor Nathan brings out this main message: As we follow Jesus, we should expect to be slandered, misunderstood, rejected, shamed and mocked when we speak the truth, and ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 14:43-52 Why did Jesus have to suffer? Why was the Messiah “a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief”? In this message, Pastor Jason explains that this had to be so because ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 14:26-42 In this encouraging message Pastor Steve helps us to see the beautiful connections between the testing of Adam in the Garden of Eden and the testing of Jesus in the Garden ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 14:12-25 The Communion Meal was given to center us on Christ through our remembrance of Him. The Communion Meal was given to center us on Christ through our enjoyment of Him. The ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 14:1-11 In this message Pastor Nathan looks at the story of the woman who poured a precious ointment out on Jesus, and focuses on the idea that we will be compelled to ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 13 We approached the preaching of Mark 13 differently than most passages. Rather than dividing the chapter into three distinct passages, each sermon covers the chapter as a whole. As a result, ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 13 We approached the preaching of Mark 13 differently than most passages. Rather than dividing the chapter into three distinct passages, each sermon covers the chapter as a whole. As a result, ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 13 We approached the preaching of Mark 13 differently than most passages. Rather than dividing the chapter into three distinct passages, each sermon covers the chapter as a whole. As a result, ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 12:38-13:2 In this message, Pastor Nathan shows us that Jesus doesn’t want us to be impressed by external piety, extravagant offerings, or extraordinary achievements. Instead, we should be impressed by a sincere ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 12:35-37 In this message, Pastor Jason proclaims that Jesus is the Supreme Lord in authority, and the Sovereign Lord in power!
Scripture – Mark 12:28-34 In this message, Pastor Steve shows us that there is one God, that true love of God is demonstrated by a sacrificial love of people, and that obeying the law is ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 12:18-37 In this message, Pastor Jason points us to the necessity of the Scriptures for holding on to hope in the power of God, especially as displayed in the resurrection of Jesus.
Scripture – Mark 12:13-17 We foolishly believe, and live, as if we can ward off obscurity and gain glory, power, wealth and control by refusing to give our lives completely to God. In this message ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 12:1-12 God is always working out His own plan to glorify the Son, even through the sinful acts of wicked men- not in spite of those sinful acts, but through them. If ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 11:27-33 Do we gladly and joyfully submit to the commands of Christ in His Word? Do we gladly and joyfully submit to the authorities Christ has placed in our lives? In this ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 11:20-25 Prayer is one of the clearest pictures of faith in action. But, many Christians struggle to pray regularly, with a joyful expectancy that God will answer. In this message Pastor Jason ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 11:11-21 In this message, Pastor Jason brings clarity to a passage that is often considered to be enigmatic, helping us to see how it points to the centrality and necessity of Jesus, ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 10:46-52 In this message, Pastor Jason paints a wonderfully encouraging picture of Jesus, the merciful Savior. Because of our confidence in His mercy, Pastor Jason urges us to take heart! 1. Take ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 10:32-45 Why are you following Jesus? Are you really interested in his agenda? Are you really interested in his mission? Are you really interested in his glory? Or, in the hidden places ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 10:17-31 In this passage, Mark shows us a stark contrast to the receptive little children in last week’s passage. We’ll see a young man who is trying to earn his inheritance in ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 10:13-16 How does one enter the kingdom of God? Jesus says there’s only way. We either enter like a child or we don’t enter at all. In this message, Pastor Jason helps ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 10:1-12 The sad and painful truth is that many Christians approach the hard topic of divorce and remarriage just as the Pharisees did when they tested Jesus. If we, like the Pharisees, ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 10:1-9 In this passage Jesus answers a question from the Pharisees about divorce primarily by talking about marriage. He’s saying to the Pharisees, “You’re asking the wrong question. You shouldn’t be asking ... Read More
Scripture – Is. 46:8-10; 1 Timothy 3:15; Romans 11:33-36 In this farewell message to Peine Ridge Church as he stepped down from eldership, Brian DeLay urges us to consider three truths: 1. God is sovereign. ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 9:42-50 We will all face fire. We will either face the purifying fire of discipleship in this life as we follow Jesus, or we will face the punishing fire of hell for ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 9:33-41 True greatness is not what we value about ourselves or what the world values about us, but rather, true greatness is what God values about us. So, what does God say ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 9:14-29 The problems that we face in life, no matter how devastating or heartbreaking, are never our core problem. Our core problem, even as believers is always unbelief. There is a gap ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 9:9-13, 30-32 In this message, Pastor Jason Myers explores the confusing tension of living through pain and suffering as we wait for the plan of God to unfold in the world.
Scripture – Mark 9:1-8 We give Jesus the honor He deserves only when we listen to Him above all others.
Scripture – Mark 8:31-38 Following Jesus means embracing a life of death- dying to ourselves daily for the sake of Jesus and the Gospel.
Scripture – Mark 8:27-30 Who do you say that Jesus is? Is He a good and moral man? A good teacher? A well-meaning but misguided revolutionary? Or is He the Son of God, the second ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 8:22-26 One of the sweetest ways the Bible describes our conversion is that we were born blind to Jesus, but now we see His glory! We were blind to the beauty and ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 8:1-21 True spiritual maturity is being soft-hearted and spiritually-minded with Jesus-focused faith.
Scripture – Revelation 5 Jesus Christ is the victorious Lion of the Tribe of Judah because He conquered Satan and sin by willingly allowing Himself to be crucified as an atonement for our sin. Only ... Read More
Scripture – Galatians 3:10-13 What makes the death of Jesus unique? Why do millions of people gather on Good Friday, not to mourn this gruesome death, but to actually celebrate it? We celebrate because of ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 7:31-37 Jesus is the Saving-Creator who entered into His cursed creation in order to restore it, and save us! Jesus came as Savior to inaugurate the New Creation. He did this, first, ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 7:24-30 The mercy of God comes through Jesus, not to those of a certain ethnicity, or social status, or religious background. God gives mercy only (but always!) to those who come to ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 7:14-23 We are defiled by sin and incapable making ourselves clean. Only Jesus can transform the deceitful hearts of defiled human beings into pure hearts that can draw near to God in ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 7:1-13 In this message Pastor Jason warns us of the danger of smoothly replacing God’s commands with our own commands, all the while flying the banner of “I’m just trying to honor ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 6:45-56 If we’re going to continually enjoy the peace that comes from believing that Jesus is our Sovereign God, our hearts must be continually softened. The good news that Pastor Nathan shares ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 6:30-44 We are all in need. We grow weary. We lack knowledge of truth. We have bodies that get sick and die. We are often short-sighted or mis-focused. We are dependent creatures ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 6:14-29 Alongside proclaiming the Good News of the kingdom, we are sent to call people to repent so that they may enter into the kingdom. This makes the message of repentance a ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 6:7-13 To be a follower of Christ, is to be sent to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus, sent with the authority of Jesus, sent to depend completely on the power of Jesus, ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 6:1-6 This passage reveals the surprising fact that Jesus was not celebrated as a “hometown hero.” On the contrary, Mark relates that Jesus was rejected in his hometown! In the same way, he is rejected by many ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 5:21-43 Are you controlled by fear? The loving command of Jesus is, “Don’t fear, only believe!” It may seem overly simplistic, but this is the core of all truly biblical, truly Christian, counsel when ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 5:1-20 In this message, Pastor Jason highlights the necessity of Jesus being, and us believing that he is, God in the flesh. This passage reveals the deity of Jesus by demonstrating the unparalleled power of Jesus, ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 4:35-41 In this message, Pastor Steve shows us that true saving faith recognizes that Jesus Christ is the omnipotent Son of God who reigns over the universe and that true saving faith ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 4:26-34 In this message Pastor Jason unpacks two parables of the kingdom, explaining that the kingdom of God is the rule of God in the hearts of man. That invisible allegiance reveals itself ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 4:21-25 Pastor Jason outlines four reasons to listen to the Word of God that Jesus gives us in this passage: The Logic of Listening, The Command to Listen, The Promise of Listening, and The ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 4:10-12 In this message, Pastor Steve answers two questions: What is the “secret” of the Kingdom of God? Why did Jesus speak in parables?
Scripture – John 3:16 In this message, Pastor Jason reminds us that Christmas is a celebration of supernaturally powerful love. It’s not primarily about our love, but God’s love for us. Not first and foremost about the ... Read More
Scripture – Romans 8:16-25 In Romans 8:16-25, the Apostle Paul acknowledges the painful tension of living in this broken world, but also gives us a sneak peak at the glorious future that will be unveiled when ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 4:1-9; 13-20 In this message, Pastor Steve gleans three truths from the Parable of the Sower. Jesus sowed seeds of the gospel everywhere and so should we. Faith comes by hearing, but not ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 3:20-21, 31-35 How can I know if I’m a child of God? How can I know if I’m doing the will of God? In this message, Pastor Jason Myers shows us how these ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 3:22-30 This is one of the most sobering passages in Scripture, and many Christians struggle with it, wondering “Have I committed the unforgivable sin?” In this message, Pastor Jason carefully explains how this ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 3:22-27 Sermon Summary: King Jesus has conquered and bound our greatest enemy for us!
Scripture – Mark 3:7-19 True Disciples of Jesus Christ: Answer His call to be His disciple. Live in intimate fellowship with Jesus Christ and with each other. Proclaim the gospel. Go to war against evil. Persevere ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 3:1-6 Having a hard heart toward God means being unmoved by or even resistant to the work and Word of God. A hardened heart toward God results in, and is revealed by, a hardened heart ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 2:23-28 Because Jesus uses His authority as the Lord of the Law to free us from the curses of the Law, followers of Jesus should not treat the Law as a burden to ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 2:18-22 Fasting is the spiritual practice of denying yourself something in order to enhance your spiritual appetite for God, focus your heart on God, and remind yourself that God is most important, most ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 2:13-17 Seeing and responding to others with humility and grace and hope only comes from seeing and responding to Jesus as our only Hope.
Scripture – Mark 2:1-12 The greatest problem you have in life is your sin against God. Therefore, your greatest need is to be forgiven by God. Jesus came to give that forgiveness to all who trust ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 1:40-45 This message reminds us that Jesus alone is the Overcoming One who can cleanse us of our spiritual leprosy.
Scripture – Mark 1:32-39 In this passage of his gospel, Mark demonstrates that Jesus prioritized spiritual things, namely prayer and gospel proclamation, over physical healing. In this message, Pastor Jason helps us to see these priorities, ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 1:21-34 Jesus confronts us with an astonishing authority that demands a response. Pastor Nathan demonstrates from this passage that the authority of Jesus is shocking, unique, veiled, and supreme.
Scripture – Mark 1:14-20 This passage emphasizes the kingdom of God. In it, we see the announcement of the arrival of the Kingdom of God, the necessary response to the Kingdom of God, and the call ... Read More
Scripture – Mark 1:1-13 In this first message of our preaching through Mark’s Gospel, Pastor Jason Myers introduces us to the the central figure of book; namely, Jesus. He is both Suffering King and Sovereign God!
Scripture – Malachi 4:4-6 In this final message from our series through Malachi, Pastor Jason Myers helps us to see what we easily miss- the grace of God in His hard words. God is gracious to give ... Read More
Scripture – Malachi 3:16-4:3 In this message Elder Candidate Bobby Petit reminds us of the importance of remembering God’s word, highlighting that: #1) There are two categories of people. #2) There are two possible outcomes. #3) ... Read More
Scripture – Malachi 3:13-15 Our sinful hearts tend to warp our perception of God. We need the power of the Holy Spirit, working through the reading of Scripture, the preaching of Scripture, and prayer, to help ... Read More
Scripture – Malachi 3:6-12 We must regularly, prayerfully, and honestly look at how we use our money and possessions, because the way we use our money and possessions reveals the truth about our relationship with God.
Scripture – Malachi 2:17-3:5 Do you trust the justice of God or do you get frustrated because it seems like God is unjust, or slow to work justice? This message helps to address these struggles.
Scripture – Hebrews 11:6 In parenting, and in all of life, obeying God with faith is the kind of seeking after God that pleases Him!
Scripture – Malachi 2:13-16 In the course of this passage God lays out His vision of, and purpose for, marriage, confronts the hypocrisy of Israel, confronts the faithlessness of Israel, and finally gives a stern warning and ... Read More
Scripture – Malachi 2:10-12 Every individual member’s sin affects the entire covenant community of believers.
Scripture – Malachi 2:1-9 A right relationship with God demands a deep regard for the glory of God.
Scripture – Malachi 1:6-14 God is only honored by our worship when we strive to give Him our first and best, from a heart of love and gratitude.
Scripture – Habakkuk 3:17-19 Believing that we will always be experiencing the promised goodness of God should be the determining factor for our joy. This is what gives Habakkuk joy in the midst of sorrow and ... Read More
Scripture – Habakkuk 3:16 When we are enabled by God to hear the Word of God, and to behold with eyes of faith the glory, power, righteousness, justice, and mercy of God, then we are transformed ... Read More
Scripture – Habakkuk 3:3-15 In this message, Pastor Nathan helps us see that the Songs of God keep us rooted in the Story of God so that we can stand firm in the Promises of ... Read More
Scripture – Habakkuk 2:18-20 In this message, Elder candidate Bobby Petit shows us the foolishness and futility of seeking help from, or giving worship to, anything other than the one true and living God.
Scripture – Habakkuk 2:15-17 In this message, Pastor Jason explains how this passage demonstrates the poetic justice of God’s vindicating judgment. He closes by showing us that our response to this should be to remember with hope, repent ... Read More
Scripture – Habakkuk 2:14 In this message, Pastor Nathan aims to help us see and embrace the truth that God helps us fight for faith by giving us the good news that we are not His ... Read More
Scripture – Habakkuk 2:6-13 In this passage we see the first three out of five woes that God will pronounce against the Babylonian nation and their ruler. This pronouncement of judgment on Babylon is intended to ... Read More
Scripture – Hebrews 12:1-11 This sermon was preached at Peine Ridge Church by Vaughn Akins. Vaughn is a pastor-elder in Wright City at a church called Founder’s Grove. In this message, Vaughn encourages us with this truth: Our Heavenly Father ... Read More
Scripture – 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Easter is the celebration of the most pivotal event in human history. It’s the celebration of the day when Jesus Christ stood victorious as the undisputed, unchallenged, unmatched, and undefeated champion ... Read More
Scripture – 1 Timothy 1:15-17 We will never be able to experience how good the goodness of Good Friday really is without accepting how bad the badness of our sin really is. In this message Pastor ... Read More
Scripture – Habakkuk 2:2-3 Did you know that the Lord fights for our faith in the midst of our suffering? In this message, Pastor Jason Myers shows us that there are at least 3 ways He does ... Read More
Scripture – Habakkuk 1:12-2:1 In verse twelve of chapter one Habakkuk states what he knows to be true about God’s character. As Pastor Brian points out in this message, this is where we must begin and ... Read More
Scripture – Habakkuk 1:5-11 In this message, Pastor Steve Haupt explains how God works through judgement to bring His people to full, final and glorious salvation.
Scripture – Habakkuk 1:1-4 In this message, Pastor Jason Myers introduces us to the major themes of Habakkuk, and powerfully urges us to fight for a faith beyond sight.
Scripture – 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 This sermon was preached at Peine Ridge Church by Rob Rash. Rob is working to plant the seeds of the Gospel in Washington, MO. Watch this video to learn about why Rob and ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 6:21-24 Peace. Love. Faith. Grace. These are the main notes that Paul has sounded over and over throughout this gorgeous symphony of a letter. In this concluding message to our study through Ephesians Pastor Steve powerfully ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 6:18-20 In this message, elder candidate Bobby Petit urges us to pray continually, showing us that when we pray at all times: We never face life’s battles alone. We never face life’s battles in our own ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 6:13-17 In this message, Pastor Nathan explains that this section on the armor of God is actually a powerful summary of the rest of the letter. Throughout the entire letter, Paul has ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 6:10-12 The Bible makes it plain that the question is not whether or not you will be in a battle for your soul, but whether you will stand or fall in the ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 6:5-9 This passage is a continuation of Paul’s instructions to the church for how they are to live out his injunction in chapter 5 verse 18 to be filled with the Spirit. ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 6:4 In this message Pastor Jason unfolds three principles for Christian parenting: 1. We are to Reflect the Lord for our children, 2. as we Represent the Lord to our children, 3. without ever ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 6:4 We live in a culture that is increasingly hostile toward biblical parenthood and especially biblical fatherhood. Even within the church, Scripture related to parenting is often either manipulated like Play-Doh to ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 6:1-3 Jesus is the only kid who ever perfectly obeyed his parents. So, yes, He is our example, but in this kid-focused message Pastor Steve makes it clear that Jesus also enables us ... Read More
Scripture – John 1:14-18 In this Christmas Eve message, in order to help us celebrate Christmas with God-honoring joy, Pastor Jason took us through John 1:14-18, helping us to focus on what God has done for us in sending His ... Read More
Scripture – Psalm 130 In this Advent message, Pastor Nathan walks through Psalm 130 to help us deal with the confusion and loss of hope that we experience when we find ourselves in the depths of life.
Scripture – Ephesians 5:31-33 Within our study through the book of Ephesians, we slowed down our pace for a six-week “mini-series” in verses 21-33 of chapter 5, focusing on God’s design for marriage. This is the final ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 5:31 Within our study through the book of Ephesians, we slowed down our pace for a six-week “mini-series” in verses 21-33 of chapter 5, focusing on God’s design for marriage. This is the fifth ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 5:28-30 Within our study through the book of Ephesians, we slowed down our pace for a six-week “mini-series” in verses 21-33 of chapter 5, focusing on God’s design for marriage. This is the fourth ... Read More
Scripture – Philippians 3:7-14 This message was preached during our 2017 Night of Thanks. Entitled “The Passionate Pursuit of God”, it unfolds the focus that the elders have felt led to for Peine Ridge in 2018. In this ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 5:25-27 Within our study through the book of Ephesians, we slowed down our pace for a six-week “mini-series” in verses 21-33 of chapter 5, focusing on God’s design for marriage. This is the third ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 5:21-24 Within our study through the book of Ephesians, we slowed down our pace for a six-week “mini-series” in verses 21-33 of chapter 5, focusing on God’s design for marriage. This is the second message ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 5:21-24 Within our study through the book of Ephesians, we slowed down our pace for a six-week “mini-series” in verses 21-33 of chapter 5, focusing on God’s design for marriage. This is the first message ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 5:18-21 The only way to live an un-wasted, meaningful, fruitful, flourishing and happy life is to be filled with the Spirit so that our lives overflow into Christ-centered otherness.
Scripture – Ephesians 5:15-17 In this message Pastor Steve reminds us that as followers of Christ we are called to walk in wisdom. This means (among other things) that we need to be alert to temptation, walking ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 5:7-14 In this message Pastor Jason calls us to please God by shining the light of truly Christian morality into this dark world, and gives us 8 motivational reasons for doing so.
Scripture – Ephesians 5:3-6 Our culture, including many professing Christians, has been bewitched by the seductive lies of Satan with regard to sexual immorality and impurity. His lies lead us to ignore or deny the earthly ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 5:1-2 In this message Pastor Jason teaches us from Ephesians 5:1-2 that love is a God-centered, action-producing valuing of, commitment to, and affection for another person, all for their highest good, even at ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 4:30-32 In this message, Pastor Nathan explains what grieves the Holy Spirit, what should motivate us to strive to not grieve Him, and how we can fight against the things that grieve Him.
Scripture – Ephesians 4:28-29 The Bible teaches us that sinful behavior is produced by a sinful heart. Therefore, a heart change is required in order to truly repent of sinful behavior. When our heart changes, our ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 4:25-27 “Don’t let the sun go down on your anger.” This is one of those often quoted verses that is quoted often in a way that the biblical author never intended. In this ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 4:20-24 No one is born a Christian; one must become a Christian. This is sometimes called conversion. One must be converted from being a non-Christian into being a Christian. At the heart of this change is an ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 4:17-18 In this message Pastor Steve fervently reminds us that God, in His abundant grace, has saved us for the purpose of worshiping Him in every part of our lives. Therefore, as followers ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 4:15-16 In this message Pastor Jason explains that Jesus, the risen and ascended Head of the Church gives us gifts so that He can daily work through us for the ever-increasing growth and ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 4:11-14 In this message Pastor Nathan teaches us about the offices of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist and Pastor-Teacher, and which of these are active still today. He also shows us how this passage teaches ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 4:7-10 We need the power of Christ working in us and through us if we’re going to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. In this message, Pastor Steve ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 4:3-6 In this message, Pastor Myers shows us the “why” of the command in Ephesians 4:1-2. In doing so, he highlights the 7 realities of spiritual union found in verses 4-6 and shows how these realities help us ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 4:1-3 Here at the halfway point of the book of Ephesians, there’s a shift in focus. Paul hasn’t been saying to do much of anything in this letter so far. That’s because he’s been ... Read More
Psalm 78 In this message from Psalm 78 Pastor Steve urged us to dream dreams for eternity for our kids. He reminded us that we have a God-given responsibility to continually teach our children the ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 Do your prayers ever seem to go unanswered? When that happens, do you ever find yourself doubting God’s goodness? His willingness to answer? Or His ability to answer? If so, our prayer ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 3:14-19 In this message, Pastor Jason shows that being convinced that Jesus loves us is not merely sentimental, meant to make us feel nice. No, as a believer, being convinced of the great love ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 3:11-13 Just as Paul encouraged the Ephesians 2000 years ago, in this message Pastor Steve encourages the Church today: Don’t lose heart! Why not? Because Christ intersects your life at every turn with abundant ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 3:7-10 Pastor Jason Myers clarifies and draws out three main ideas from this passage. First, God created all things (including angels) to serve His purposes for His glory. Second, God’s plan of universal ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 3:1-6 Have you ever felt like a second class citizen in the household of God? Maybe you are haunted by your past and you think that surely you are more sinful than other ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 2:19-22 In this message Pastor Jason Myers reminds us that, regardless of any of our bad experiences with the Church, it’s still good news that we get to be part of the Church. Why? ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 2:16-18 The simple, but wonderful, message of Ephesians 2:16-18 is this: People with all kinds of different personal histories can have peace with God, and enjoy Him as Father. In this message ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 2:11-13 This message continues our journey through the book of Ephesians with the second paragraph of chapter 2. In the first paragraph, verses 1-10, Paul addressed the vertical alienation that resulted from Adam’s sin. ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 2:8-10 In this message Pastor Brian DeLay shows how the first part of Ephesians is like a complex piece of music that reaches its climactic resolution in chapter two, verses 8-10. This passage shows ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 2:4-7 “But God…” These two words introduce one of the most beautiful, poignant passages in all of Scripture. Listen as Pastor Steve Haupt magnifies the merciful love of our God who has ... Read More
Scripture – Ephesians 2:1-3 We were once dead in our trespasses and sins but, by God’s grace, we are no longer! Knowing and being reminded of this should drastically affect our heart for Jesus, focus our ... Read More
Easter 2017: Scripture – Ephesians 1:19-23 In this passage, Paul focuses on the immeasurable power of God that is able to carry us safely and securely from our call to our inheritance. This is the ... Read More
Good Friday 2017: Scripture – Psalm 22 What makes Good Friday good? It’s all the good that Jesus purchased and accomplished for His people by His death on that day. Too often we rejoice in ... Read More
If we desire to deeply enjoy our spiritual blessings we must plead continually to know God more deeply. Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19a
Psalm 67 The mission of Peine Ridge Church is to glorify God by making disciples in our city and throughout the world. This message was recorded on a day where we had tangible evidence that ... Read More
The glorious inheritance that God has promised in Christ is worth longing for, hoping in, and focusing on. But it can difficult to stay focused on the promises of God so as to praise His ... Read More
Things in this world are not as they should be. But God has a plan to change this. God has planned to restore all things in His Son. This unstoppable plan involves everything and it ... Read More
In this message Pastor Steve displays the glorious mystery of God’s grace in choosing, before the world was created, those who would be adopted into His family through Christ. Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6
Ephesians Intro and Summary: Why We Need This Letter This is the introductory message for the preaching series through the New Testament book of Ephesians. In the first two verses of Paul’s letter, we find ... Read More
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
Trust God. Remember Your Creator. In this passage, The Preacher shows us that everything around us is designed to elicit these two responses from us. From the very simple way a tree falls and stays ... Read More
Wisdom is better than power, money, fame, and… foolishness. Foolishness is an aspect of sinfulness and it always brings destruction. Yet, still we need to be taught and reminded to value wisdom and despise foolishness ... Read More
“Eat, drink, and be merry!” These words can be spoken by a fool or a wise man. It all depends upon why he says it. For the wise man, Solomon, to eat, drink, and find ... Read More
In Ecclesiastes 8:1-13, Solomon, who was king at the height of Israel’s power, gives advice to people when dealing with the king, and by extension, to anyone who lives under the authority of sinful people. ... Read More
We might not like to think about it too often or look at it too closely, but sin is a universally pervasive and central issue in life. We cannot wisely or safely navigate this life ... Read More
In Ecclesiastes 6:11 and 12, Solomon asks two questions that he is going to seek to answer in the first 14 verses of chapter 7. The two questions are this: “What is good for man?” ... Read More
Would having more money and more/better stuff make you happy? How can we who live in 21st century America keep from loving money and possessions while still living with gratitude toward God and enjoying Him ... Read More
While God is an awesome and untamable God, believers in Jesus Christ must not shrink back from Him in fear. Rather, they should run to Him and cling to Him with trembling trust. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
The promise of Christmas finds its roots in the book of Genesis. It is there, in Genesis 3:15, where God promises that one would come from the seed of the woman to defeat God’s enemy, ... Read More
Advent — Psalm 46 God is a refuge and strength and a very present help in times of trouble for His people. The Lord of Hosts, who melts the earth with His voice, commands the whole ... Read More
Advent — Psalm 77 Christmas is a reminder that we should hope in and rejoice in Jesus for all that He is, has done, and promises to do when we comes again. But our hearts are ... Read More
Advent — Matthew 4:12-17 When you look around do you see the darkness in this world? In your family? In your heart? Do you recognize the darkness for what it is? Do you lament it? ... Read More
Oppression and evil motivations make life under the sun meaningless and a striving after the wind. But Jesus Christ came to save sinners and inaugurate His kingdom on earth. He will return to complete the ... Read More
God desires to give us the freedom from feeling the need to be God. He hasn’t called us to uphold and run this universe. He has called us to humbly trust Him to do so. ... Read More
There is a reality to life, as we experience it from an earthly perspective, that is a constantly changing rhythm of time and circumstance. Like the pendulum of a clock that swings from one season ... Read More
Luke 9:18–22 Peter’s monumental, historic confession is the “Rock,” the foundational, Gospel truth upon which the Church is built. The trajectory of everything we believe and do as the Church departs from the Rock solid conviction ... Read More
Life in this cursed world apart from God is meaningless, especially with the specter of death hanging over us. But God graciously gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to those who are in Christ Jesus and ... Read More
In this message,, Pastor Mike Sadich walks us through Ecclesiastes 2:1-11. Here, Solomon is testing his heart with pleasure to see whether or not his pursuit of entertainment, women and possessions will satisfy the deep ... Read More
We tend to think that gaining a clear understanding of life will somehow solve our problems. But in this message, Solomon tells us that the pursuit and possession of knowledge is filled with misery and ... Read More
Life under the sun, that is, life in this cursed world apart from God, is ultimately meaningless. But life in Jesus Christ gives meaning to our lives and allows us to participate in God’s work ... Read More
In this introductory message to the book of Ecclesiastes, Pastor Jason Myers shows how the first two verses of the book (1:1-2) give us our bearings and direction for moving ahead in this book by ... Read More
When a person has an encounter with the glory, majesty, righteousness, and perfection of God in the face of Jesus Christ, it causes a transformation from spiritual death to spiritual life. It’s like getting a ... Read More
Are you going through a period of hopelessness? As life gets busier and the bills pile up, do you ever find yourself dreaming about running away and starting over? In this message from Pastor Jason ... Read More
In this message, Pastor Brian DeLay takes us on a journey of extravagant generosity. Sometimes there are unexpected moments in life that change everything. When life in the aftermath is profoundly different. A rich tax collector ... Read More
In this message, Pastor Jason Myers walks through Luke 5:1-11 where we see Simon Peter encounter Jesus and become transformed to humility. We learn that humility is accepting the truth about ourselves in light of ... Read More
In this message, Pastor Jason Zellmer introduces us to a man named Thomas. Thomas was part of Jesus’ inner circle of followers for 3 years, but then began to be skeptical of Jesus’ claims after ... Read More
In this message, Pastor Jason Zellmer unpacks the story of Simon and the sinful woman. Both people come to meet Jesus and hear from his teaching, but only one is transformed to love. In the ... Read More