Freedom in Christ Church: Recent Episodes
Mark Hochgertel
Sunday, July 26, 2026 10 AM ServiceTitle: Servants of WorshipSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, July 19, 2026 10 AM ServiceTitle: Worth in WorshipSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, July 12, 2026 10 AM ServiceTitle: Worship in the StormSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 10 AM Worship ServiceTitle: Patience and WorshipSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, June 28, 2026 10 AM ServiceTitle: Wounds and WorshipSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, June 21, 2026 10 AM ServiceTitle: Worship: No Strings AttachedSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, May 31, 2026 10 AM ServiceTitle: Look to FreedomSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, May 10, 2026 10 AM ServiceTitle: The Door of Your HeartSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, May 3, 2026 10 AM ServiceTitle: What's Wrong With the WorldSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, April 26, 2026 10 AM ServiceTitle: Resurrection SpiritSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 10 AM Sunday ServiceTitle: Resurrection ExpectationsSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 10 AM ServiceTitle: See The Risen JesusSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
April 5, 2026, 10 AM ServiceTitle: Before The Empty TombSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
March 29, 2026 Sunday 10 AM ServiceTitle: The King's Heart- SteadfastSpeaker: Pastor Mark Hochgertel
Sunday, March 22, 2026 10 AM ServiceTitle: The King's Heart: To Be With UsSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, March 15, 2026 10 AM ServiceTitle: The King's HeartSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, March 8, 2026 10 AM ServiceTitle: The Heart of The KingSpeaker: Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, March 1, 2026 10 AM ServiceTitle: Trusting Jesus in Anxious TimesSpeaker: Pastor Mark Hochgertel
02/22/26 Sunday 10 AM ServiceTitle: Christ's Counter Culture CitySpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
February 15, 2026 10 AM Sunday ServiceTitle: Public FaithSpeaker: Pastr Aaron Hochgertel
February 1, 2026 10 AM ServiceTitle: Why Are We Here? What Are We Doing?Speaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, January 18, 2026 10 AM ServiceTitle: Turning Your Why Into Your WhatSpeaker: Pastor Mark Hochgertel
Sunday, January 4, 2026 10 AM ServiceTitle: Change For 2026Speaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Christmas Eve ServiceTitle: A Christmas to Remember to ListenSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, December 21, 2025 10 AM ServiceTitle: A Christmas to Remember LoveSpeaker: Pastor Mark Hochgertel
Sunday 10 AM Service December 14, 2025Title: A Christmas to Remember PraiseSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
December 7, 2025 10 AM Sunday ServiceTitle: A Christmas to Remember OthersSpeaker: Pastor Mark Hochgertel
Sunday, November 30, 2025 10 AM ServiceTitle: God's Got a Plan!Speaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, November 23, 2025 10 AM ServiceTitle: Giving ThanksSpeaker: Pastor Mark Hochgertel & Congregation
Sunday, November 16, 2025 10 AM ServiceTitle: A Disciple's PrayerSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, November 9, 2025 10 AM ServiceTitle: The Infinite Fatherliness of GodSpeaker: Pastor Mark Hochgertel
Sunday, November 2, 2025 10 AM ServiceTitle: Alone With GodSpeaker: Pastor Mark Hochgertel
Sunday, October 26, 2025 10 AM ServiceTitle: Confession and CelebrationSpeaker: Pastor Mark Hochgertel
Sunday, October 12, 2025 10 AM ServiceTitle: Pain Prayer ProtestSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, October 5, 2025 10 AM ServiceTitle: True WorshippersSpeaker: Pastor Mark Hochgertel
Sunday, September 28, 2025 10 AM ServiceTitle: Praying Through EmotionSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, September 21, 2025 10 AM ServiceTitle: Lord Teach Us To PraySpeaker: Pastor Mark Hochgertel
Sunday, September 14, 2025 10 AM ServiceTitle: His Spirit, His Fruit, Your Life - SELF CONTROLSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday, September 7, 2025 10 AM serviceSpeaker: Pastor Mark HochgertelTitle: His Spirit, His Fruit, Your Life - GENTLENESS
August 31, 2025 Sunday ServiceTitle: His Spirit, His Fruit, Your Life - FAITHFULNESSSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
August 10, 2025 Sunday ServiceTitle: His Spirit, His Fruit. Your Life - KINDNESSSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Sunday Service 07/27/25Title: His Spirit, His Fruit, Your Life - PATIENCESpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
07/20/25 Sunday ServiceTitle: His Spirit, His Fruit, Your Life- PEACESpeaker: Pastor Mark Hochgertel
07/06/25 Sunday ServiceTitle: His Spirit, His Fruit - JOYSpeaker: Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
06/29/25 Sunday ServiceSpeaker: Pastor Mark HochgertelTitle: His Spirit, His Fruit - LOVE
06/22/25 Sunday ServiceSpeaker: Pastor Aaron HochgertelTitle: His Spirit, His Fruit, Your Life
Today's message with Pastor Aaron is part of our series on Knowing The Holy Spirit. It's entitled: God's Inner Life. Too often we forget that as believers, the third Person of the Godhead lives inside us. What a difference this can make in our walk with Him and relationship with others.
In honor of Mather's Day, two of our beloved mothers of FICC share their testimonies and their hearts for all Moms!
Pastor Mark's Sunday message "You Can't Stand Alone" is a reminder that the only way we can live a victorious Christian life is through the power of the Holy Spirit!
In today's message, Pastor Aaron talks about the importance of understanding who The Holy Spirit is and the role He plays in our walk with Jesus.
Bringing our 50 Day Spiritual Adventure and Palm Sunday together, Pastor Aaron shares a message on Facing Down Our Fears of Threats to Our Children.
Sickness, aging and death are the root causes of so many of our fears. Today, Pastor Mark reminds us that Jesus has redeemed us and given us the ultimate victory in His Eternal Life!
The Bible tells us it is important to have a fear of God, but what happens when the fear we have of Him is based on a distorted view of Who He really is?
Rejection is a part of life, but how does a follower of Jesus handle situations that hurt? And do we stop the fear of rejection from holding us back? Pastor Aaron discusses this and more in today's message, Facing Down the Fear of Rejection.
Week Two of our 50 Day Spiritual Adventure begins with a message from Pastor Mark on Facing Down Our Fear of Living an Insignificant Life.
Week One of our 50 Day Spiritual Adventure, Facing Down Our Fears, begins with Pastor Aaron sharing how faithfulness to God's calling can help us to face the fear of society breaking down.
Today we introduce our 50 Day Spiritual Adventure entitled "Facing Down Our Fears". We invite you to listen to this presentation and join us on this exciting journey!
Faith was the fuel that encouraged the believers listed in Hebrews 11. Drawing on their example, Pastor Aaron talks about "what is Biblical Faith?", and "how does that factor into our endurance?" in today's world.
In a world of constant change and confusion, Hebrews chapter 12 reminds us as believers that we are receiving a Kingdom that cannot be shaken- The Kingdom of God!
In today's message, Pastor Aaron speaks about the importance of not only the church sharing our lives with each other, but also encouraging one another to serve Jesus with joy!
In today's message Pastor Mark talks about what it means to "walk with God" and how a life of faithfulness, obedience and holiness will lead us to an amazing life as a follower of Jesus.
In today's message, Pastor Aaron encourages us to let go of the things that often hold us back from running the race that God has set before us.
Pastor Mark's word of encouragement to us for 2025 is simply "Keep Going!" Walking through Hebrews 12:1-13 we are encouraged to run the race that has been set before each of us, and to run together!
From our 2024 Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Pastor Mark shares a message on the Light of Christ which has come into the world!
Pastor Aaron points us toward the New Year and reminds us that if Jesus had to "grow", we as His followers have every need to do the same.
Week three of Advent in our Christmas Presence series, brings us to the theme of Joy! Pastor Mark talks about how the presence of Jesus in our lives is the presence of joy. No matter what we are facing or how we are feeling, Emmanuel, God with us, is our Source of Joy!
It's week two of our Advent Series, Christmas Presence and in today's message Pastor Aaron discusses how we can achieve peace in our tumultuous world.
It's week one in our Advent 2024 Series of Messages "Christmas Presence". Today Pastor Mark shares how the presence of Jesus is the presence of Hope!
The last message in our What Are You Talking About? series, "Hospitality" with Pastor Aaron gives us a fresh perspective on bringing the Gospel of Jesus by simply welcoming others to the table.
Today's message from Pastor Mark is on the topic of Presence. What do we mean when we talk about the "presence of God" in our daily lives?
What does the word Covenant mean to us today? what does the Bible have to say about covenant and how does it apply to life in 2024? Pastor Aaron discusses this and more in today's message.
Today's message in the "What Are You Talking About?" series is Freedom, presented by our Children and Youth Ministry Leader, Brit Noll.
In today's message from our What Are You Talking About?, Pastor Mark addresses the word "Repent". What does it mean and how does it apply to us as New Testament believers?
The next message in our What Are You Talking About series is "Glory" with Pastor Aaron Hochgertel. Glory is a word we often use and hear in church circles, but what are we really talking about?
Today's message is the powerful testimony of Evangelist William Sarfraz of Pakistan. He and his wife are the founders of Gawahi TV and Missions. God has been using them to reach thousands through the media and crusades. What a blessing to have them at FICC!
Here's the first message in our new series, "What Are You Talking About?" with Pastor Aaron Hochgertel. The topic is Holiness, a term we often use but do we have a Biblical understanding of what it means?
The final message in our Kingdom Citizens series, "Solid Rock or Shifting Sand?" with Pastor Mark Hochgertel
Today's message is "Who Are You?", from our Kingdom Citizens series with Pastor Aaron Hochgertel.
Today's message from our Kingdom Citizens series is Essence and Purpose with Pastor Aaron Hochgertel.
Today's message from our Kingdom Citizens series is Ask, Seek, Knock with Pastor Mark Hochgertel.
Today's message in our Kingdom Citizens series is "Decisions of the Heart" with Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
How do we exchange the "currency" of earth for the "currency" of heaven? Pastor Mark discusses this and more in today's message, Treasure in Heaven.
Today's message taken from the Sermon on the Mount is, "The Secret Place". Pastor Aaron discusses the instructions of Jesus to His disciples on how Kingdom Prayer should be brought to Our Father with the right heart motivation.
In today's message, our Children's and Youth Ministry Director, Brit Noll shares on the powerful weapon of God's Word, "A Double-Edged Sword!"
Today's message "This is a Test!" is brought to us by guest speakers Greg and Elaine Hafer.
In today's message, Pastor Aaron looks to the words of Jesus that remind us everything we do as believers should flow from a pure heart motivation to exalt the Father and not ourselves.
In today's message Pastor Aaron discusses the radical concept Jesus introduced to His contemporaries when He spoke three simple words, "Love your enemies..."
In today's message Pastor Mark and Aaron share about relationship conflict and how Jesus calls us to stand in faith and humility as we live as Kingdom Citizens.
Today's message with Pastor Mark, "Yes is Yes and No", is No is taken from Matthew 5:33-37 where Jesus teaches on vows and oaths.
From our Kingdom Citizens series based on The Sermon on The Mount, today's message is entitled, Living Loyal with Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
From our Kingdom Citizens series based on The Sermon on The Mount, today's message is entitled, Jesus and Desires with Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Please take a moment to listen to this very brief message from Pastor Aaron and FICC Pottsville.
Today's message is "What To Do About Anger" from our Kingdom Citizens series with Pastor Aaron Hochgertel.
Our Kingdom Citizens series continues with today's message, "From The Inside Out" with Pastor Mark Hochgertel.
Today's message in our Kingdom Citizens series is "Salt, Light & You" with Pastor Aaron Hochgertel
Today we begin a new series of messages centered on The Sermon on The Mount. Pastor Aaron shares how Jesus always takes us directly to the heart of the matter.
Pastor Aaron Hochgertel brings today's Palm Sunday message: The Three Triumphal Entries
As Jesus sets His focus on Jerusalem, where He will give His life for us; He challenges us to lose our life in order to find His!
How does a follower of Jesus react to personal loss? Pastor Aaron shares on this and more in today's message, "Lost Reactions".
We enter week two of our 50 Day Spiritual Journey titled Lost and Found. Pastor Mark brings today's message.
As we prepare to embark on a 50 Day Spiritual Journey, Pastor Mark introduces our new series "Lost and Found"
Last Sunday, Pastor Aaron shared with us about walking in the way of love through our daily struggles with temptation.
In today's message, Pastor Aaron talks about how some people view the New Year as a chance for new beginnings, while others see it the same as any other day. How do we balance finding meaning in this life and not being consumed with the distractions of this world?
From our Christmas Eve service, Pastor Mark concludes our "Waiting Here For You" series with a message of God's greatest gift to us, His Love through Jesus!
Today, Pastor Aaron shares how waiting is an opportunity for the Spirit of God to grow something new within us.
In this first week of Advent, Pastor Mark reminds us of God's faithfulness in keeping His promises. "Hope Fuels Patience!" No matter what you may be waiting for, God is at work while you are waiting.
In today's message, Pastor Aaron explores what it means to "be with Jesus, become like Jesus, do what Jesus did"
In today's message, Pastor Mark and Aaron, along with Chaplain Tina Minnich. share about an important new ministry getting started at FICC.
In today's message Pastor Aaron shares about the awesome power of our identity in Christ!
What does it mean to be rescued by Jesus? And why do we feel like we need to be rescued again and again? In today's message, Pastor Mark addresses these questions and more.
This is the final message in our Road to Freedom series, Wilderness Leadership with Pastor Mark.Even the best leaders can become frustrated. What is the way we can be Kingdom Leaders and bring glory to God?
Fear is something we all wrestle with, particularly as we keep up with current events. How does fear affect our spiritual formation and how do we overcome it? Pastor Aaron brings us some insight to these questions and more.
Conflict, criticism, jealousy and division are common landmarks on the wilderness road. Let's talk about how we move from the roadblocks to freedom.
Many of the same challenges and obstacles that the Israelites faced in the wilderness are still distracting and defeating God's people today. Pastor Aaron discusses this in today's message, "Wilderness Idols".
Do you feel like everything depends on you? Are you slow to ask for help when you're in need? What happens in your heart when you see others in need? Do you want to give a helping hand or avoid the drama? Pastor Aaron addresses these questions and more in today's message.
Pastor Mark brings us Wilderness Thirst the second part of our Road to Freedom series. When we find ourselves thirsting in a spiritual wilderness, it's important to know what will quench that thirst.
Our appetites for "more" can become a roadblock in our spiritual growth. God meets our needs daily, providing what we ACTUALLY need. Today, Pastor Aaron launches our new series, The Road to Freedom.
From the final chapter in the Gospel of Mark, we encounter the Risen Savior and watch how He reveals Himself to His disciples. Colossians 1 tells us He is the Firstborn From The Dead. Enjoy this study with Pastor Mark!
As we have walked through the gospel of Mark this summer today we come to Mark 15, which contains the narrative of Jesus' trial and crucifixion. Pastor Mark brings us the challenging question, "Is the King of kings, the King of me?"
You have probably heard the doctrinal point that Jesus was "fully God and fully man". What does the humanity of Jesus mean for us in our everyday human lives? Join Pastor Aaron for today's message.
When is the last time you reminded yourself or any one else that "Jesus is Coming Again!"? Pastor Mark reminds us and tells us that Jesus is The One To Watch!
In this Sunday's message, Pastor Aaron continues our series "Who is Jesus?" by looking at a parable of Jesus from Mark 12. What does it mean to view life as a gift and what responsibility comes with it? We apologize for the poor audio quality for the first 5:30 minutes.
On His way to Jerusalem in Mark 11, Jesus proclaims that the temple was to be a place for all nations. Pastor Aaron shares how the New Covenant Kingdom of God reveals Jesus' passion for the people of God to gather together and walk with Him!
In Mark 10, Jesus asks the same question on two different occasions. The answers to that question reveals much about the heart. Join Pastor Aaron for today's message, "He Knows Your Heart".
From Mark chapter 9, Pastor Aaron shares on the importance of developing a servant's heart like that of our Master Jesus.
This message marks the halfway point in our journey through the Gospel of Mark. After hearing Peter declare "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God!" Jesus begins to teach His disciples about the life of a suffering servant and instructions to "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me."
"The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand" was Jesus' introduction to the proclamation of the gospel. Today in Mark 7, Pastor Aaron discusses how the healing miracles of Jesus were the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and provide glimpses into what is yet to come.
Jesus marveled at both the faith and the unbelief of people. Pastor Mark reminds us that each of us must answer the question, "Do you believe Jesus is STILL a Miracle Worker?"
How we approach Jesus when we are in a "mess" will put us on the right path to see His miracles in our lives. Elaine Hafer is our guest speaker today.
Knowing the storm was on the way, Jesus instructs the disciples to get in the boat with Him and cross to the other side. Today, Pastor Aaron discusses, Who is Jesus, in the storm?
On this Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Mark continues the series, "Who is Jesus?", with the answer: Jesus is the Baptizer in The Holy Spirit!
In today's message Pastor Aaron takes a look at a familiar story from Mark 2. What does it mean for Jesus to have authority and to forgive our sins?
Today's message launches us into our summer series through the Gospel of Mark, "Who is Jesus?" Pastor Mark begins with Jesus The Life Changer!
Today, Pastor Aaron concludes our "Teach Us To Pray" series with the message Lead Us. Deliver Us. We are reminded that we are never alone when facing temptation or evil circumstances.
Today, Pastor Mark continues in our look at The Lord's Prayer with "Give Us Forgive Us". Where Jesus teach us to rely on Him for the bread that sustains us, unites us and reminds us.
In the second message of our "Teach Us To Pray" series, Pastor Aaron shares about the importance of intercessory prayer and the authority that has been given to the believer in Christ.
Today Mark and Aaron give a brief overview of our new series, "Teach Us to Pray" and they share how you can join the Prayer Aware Challenge.
In today's message Pastor Jim Shields shares convincing evidence for the Resurrection of Christ!
At our Palm Sunday service, Freedom in Christ Church ordained Aaron Hochgertel as a Pastor. His message following the ordination asks two important questions, "Who is Jesus and Who Are You?
Today Pastor Jim finishes his Four Pillar series with Worship & Praise. This essential response to God is vital to our growth as believers in Jesus.
Jesus said many times, "let him who has ears, listen and understand..." what does it mean to listen to what God is saying to us? In today's message Pastor Mark encourages us to listen for the voice of the Holy Spirit and follow Him.
In this last message of our series on Financial Stewardship, Aaron Hochgertel discusses our battle with consumerism and how Jesus calls us out of the "kingdom of comfort" into the Kingdom of God.
In today's message, Pastor Mark talks about the 4 Steps To True Financial Freedom. He shares personal examples of how God can bring blessing and peace to our lives when we approach money His way.
Today, we hear from FICC member, Keith Minnich as he shares on the importance of fellowship with God and with each other in the Body of Christ.
In this message, Pastor Mark looks at the Parable of the Shrewd Steward and Jesus' encounter with the Rich Young Ruler. How does this pertain to us today and our personal financial stewardship?
In today's message, Aaron Hochgertel shares why generosity is central to how God wants us to view our finances and possessions.
In today message, Pastor Mark begins a new series "Yours or Mine?" -Biblical Financial Stewardship.
In today's message, Tom and Paula Weinert share their testimony and how they started their local ministry Bridge 127.
In today's message, Aaron Hochgertel discusses what our response should be to one of the hard sayings of Jesus found in Luke 14:25-35.
In today's message Word-Jesus-Life, Pastor Jim continues his series on The Pillars of Faith.
Pastor Jim continues his series on Pillars of Faith with today's message on the Holy Spirit's power at work with the Word of God in our lives.
In today's message, Pastor Jim reminds us that the firm foundation of our faith is the Word of God.
Continuing in his series "Love is Here!" based on the letter of 1 John, Pastor Mark reminds us today that Jesus' love is here for every generation!
In today's message, From the Inside Out, Pastor Mark shares about how the Christian life must begin in our hearts and then follow after Jesus and the promptings of His Holy Spirit
Pastor Mark brings part two of the "Love is Here!" Christmas series of messages. Today's topic is Light in the Darkness.
In this message Pastor Mark introduces us to John, The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved. John's life was transformed as he walked with Jesus and came to know and believe the Love!
In today's message Aaron Hochgertel shares how having Jesus as the center of your life is to wear the yoke of His grace.
In today's message, Pastor Jim Shields discusses true Biblical Leadership Succession and also shares with the FICC family his plans for retirement from full-time ministry. As he concludes his role as Associate Pastor in April 2023, his successor will be Aaron Hochgertel. We are believing God for a wonderful new season in Pastor Jim and Pam's life and for a bright future for our church!
When all of our expectation for a fulfilling life are placed in the hands of other people, we are putting our hope in the wrong place. In today's message, Pastor Mark talks about being certain that our highest expectations are reserved for the Most High Himself and nothing else.
Greg and Elaine Hafer lost their winter home in Fort Meyers, FL during Hurricane Ian. In today's message they share their powerful testimony of how God has walked with them through their loss and how he is continuing to use them to bless others. An outstanding example of what it means to be Better Together!
The Bitterness Battle is one that we all face. In today's message Arron Hochgertel shares how we can recognize this enemy of our soul and win the battle through Jesus.
We invest in the things that we think are valuable. Sadly, today many believers are failing to see the value of the Church that Jesus said He would build and that would prevail over the gates of Hell. In this message, Pastor Mark reminds us of the blessing of being a vital part of the Body of Christ
We live Better Together when love is the priority. In today's message Pastor Mark talks about the importance of love in the Body of Christ and how we show that same love to the world around us.
Every relationship will face tests. Some will pass and some will fail. In today's message Pastor mark talks about the importance of healthy relationships in the church and how they ultimately bring glory to our Father!
In today's message Pastor Mark talks about the importance of ministering together and how we need to build Kingdom Relationships that expand our outreach to those who need the Good News!