Gospel City Church: Recent Episodes
Gospel City Church
Gospel City Church exists to glorify God & make disciples of Jesus Christ. This podcast includes the weekly teaching from our Sunday Gatherings.
Jonah Twiddy preaches from 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 and shares that the unmarried Christian life is neither a lesser nor greater calling than marriage, but a unique opportunity to live with eternity in view. Free from the added responsibilities and troubles of marriage, unmarried believers can devote themselves to serving Christ with undivided attention.
Pastor Jon Seger preaches from Ephesians 4:25-5:1 that as imitators of God, we are called to communicate with honesty, humility, and integrity. Our words should be redemptive and constructive, building others up rather than festering, exploding, or tearing down, and they should be marked by the same forgiveness we have received in Christ.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from James 4:1-10 that marital conflict is not ultimately about avoiding disagreement or winning an argument, but about pursuing humility that leads to unity. Conflict exposes the desires and idols of our hearts, calling both spouses to submit to God, resist the enemy, repent of sin, and draw near to Him. As we surrender our own desires and ask what love requires, God uses conflict to move us toward Himself and one another.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from Ephesians 5:22-33 and shares that because marriage belongs to God and reflects Christ’s relationship with the church, He defines the distinct and complementary callings of husbands and wives. Wives are called to display the beauty of Christ through respectful submission, while husbands are called to demonstrate His sacrificial love through understanding, honor, and self-giving leadership. Together, husband and wife pursue oneness as equal heirs of the grace of life.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from Genesis 2, Ephesians 5, and 1 Corinthians 7 that marriage is God’s good design, created to glorify Him by helping a husband and wife pursue Christ and His mission together in light of eternity. While marriage is a beautiful gift that reflects the covenant love between Christ and His Church, it is not ultimate, Christ is. Whether married or single, every believer is called to live with undivided devotion to Him.
Pastor Wilson Green preaches from 1 John 5:13–21, bringing John’s letter to a close with the assurance that believers can truly know they have eternal life in Christ. This message highlights what Christians know because Jesus has come: that our prayers are heard, sin does not have the final victory, we are protected by God, and we belong to Him in a world under the power of the evil one. John’s final exhortation calls us to rest in the true God and eternal life, while guarding our hearts from idols.
Pastor Mitch Helmkamp preaches from 1 John 5:1–12, reminding us that those who have been born of God possess something far more valuable than any earthly wealth: eternal life in Christ. This message explores the evidence of genuine faith, belief in Jesus, love for God and His people, and joyful obedience. We see how the passage also points to God's own testimony that Jesus is the Son of God. Ultimately, this passage reminds us that the greatest treasure we can possess isn't found in earthly riches, but in the eternal life that belongs to everyone who has the Son.
Pastor Tyler Downing preaches from 1 John 4:7-21 that true Christian love is not something we create on our own. It originates in God, is demonstrated through the sending of His Son, the sacrifice of Christ, and the gift of the Holy Spirit, and is then poured into the lives of believers. As we abide in God's love and rest in the finished work of Christ, we gain confidence before God and are freed from fear, enabling us to love others with a selfless, loyal, and sacrificial love that reflects His heart.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 John 4:1-6 that false teaching is a real threat to the church, which is why believers must remain alert and carefully test every message by the truth of who Jesus Christ is. Yet Christians do not face this challenge alone, through the indwelling Holy Spirit and the unchanging truth of God's Word, we are able to discern error and stand firm in the faith. The message closes by reciting the Nicene Creed affirming the historic truths of Christianity that have anchored believers for centuries.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 John 3:4-24 that true children of God bear good fruit as they actively abide in Christ. As we remain in Him, He produces confidence in our standing with God, grateful worship, growing purity, a pattern of righteousness instead of sin, genuine love for others, and clear evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 John 2:28-3:3 sharing that true children of God are identified not merely by what they profess, but by the fruit that grows from actively abiding in Christ. As believers remain in Him, they gain confidence in their standing before God, respond with worship and gratitude for the Father's amazing love, and pursue purity as they increasingly embrace their new identity in Christ.
Justin Butler preaches from 1 John 2:18-27 and reminds us that false teachers reveal themselves by departing from the truth, denying who Jesus is, and seeking to deceive the church. In contrast, true believers abide in Christ by accepting His salvation and remaining faithful to the end.
Pastor Brent Thomas preaches from 1 John 2:7-17 about how God’s Word was written so believers can have confident assurance of eternal life, and one of the clearest evidences of that life is true love. True love is seen in wholehearted devotion to God, sacrificial love for others, rejecting hatred, and refusing the empty desires of the world. To truly know Christ is to treasure Him above all else and to live in a way that reflects His love.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 John 2:1-6 sharing that because of Jesus, believers can truly abide with God and have confident assurance that they know Him. Christ is our Advocate and Propitiation. The One who both satisfies God’s righteous wrath and reconciles sinners to the Father. But this grace never leads us to make peace with sin. Instead, fellowship with Jesus is evidenced by a life increasingly of obedience and walking as He walked.
Pastor Mitch Helmkamp preaches from 1 John 1:5-10 and shares that true fellowship with God begins when we rightly behold His holiness and majesty, which humbles us and exposes how small and sinful we truly are. John shows that fake fellowship claims closeness to God while continuing in darkness, but genuine fellowship with God is marked by walking in the light, and honestly confessing sin.
Pastor Mitch Helmkamp preaches from 1 John 1:1-4 showing how John presents a clear, high view of Jesus as the source of life. He then turns to what this means for us as believers and how our understanding of God must be shaped by His Son.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from Romans 12:3-7 that experiencing the Spirit is most clearly seen in a humble, unified church where believers use their gifts to serve one another. Scripture calls us to distinguish between sound doctrine and disputable matters while remaining anchored in truth and guarded against false teaching. While God is still sovereign and able to work miraculously, He primarily builds His church through ordinary means, His Word, prayer, and the life of the body. His church is marked by clarity, order, and a focus on the gospel.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 and shares that corporate worship is meant to be orderly so that it builds up the church and brings glory to Christ. This requires intentional restraint and a willingness to submit to God’s authority rather than personal preference or expression. As we gather, we honor Him by following His design, His Word, and His commands so that everything is done clearly and for edification.
Micah Klutinoty shares in a special Easter message that salvation is entirely the work of God, saving sinners not through their works, but through His mercy, accomplished by His death and resurrection. Through this mercy, believers are washed and continually renewed by the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Micah shares how Jesus, who is God, saves sinners not because of their works but because of His mercy and love, bringing life to those who were once dead in sin. Through His grace, we are washed, made new, and renewed by the Holy Spirit. This salvation is offered to all who believe in Him, calling each person to respond in faith and receive eternal life.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 Corinthians 14:20-25 sharing how a church that matures in truth will reflect that maturity in both its conduct and its witness, living distinctly from sin while clearly representing Christ to the world. As believers grow in both understanding and practice, their lives and gatherings should point unbelievers not to confusion, but to conviction and clarity about who God is. When the church faithfully proclaims the truth, it becomes evident that God is truly among His people.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 Corinthians 14:1-19. We see that God cares more about building up His church than creating impressive spiritual moments. Prophecy is Spirit-prompted, Scripture-governed speech meant to strengthen, encourage, and comfort, and it must be weighed and kept under biblical authority. Because the gathered church is served best by understanding, we prioritize intelligible truth and clarity so God’s people can be equipped with sober, action-ready minds and steadfast hope.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 that love is the foundation of life in the body of Christ and must shape everything we do. While spiritual gifts are valuable, they are meaningless without Christ-like love that is patient, kind, humble, and selfless. Unlike the temporary gifts given to the church, love will endure forever, making it the greatest and most lasting expression of the Christian life.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. Because spiritual gifts are Spirit-given expressions of grace, every believer has a meaningful role in strengthening the body of Christ. In the church, no member is unnecessary and no member is superior, each person is intentionally placed by God and called to actively contribute to the unity, health, and mission of the church. Rather than living independently, believers are arranged together so that through their diverse gifts the whole body is built up.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 Corinthians 12:1–11 and we see that spiritual gifts aren’t badges of spiritual status, but Spirit-given expressions of grace meant to help every member strengthen the church. These gifts come from the triune God and are given “for the common good,” blessing believers, building a dynamic witness, clarifying God’s leaders, and deepening unity and joy. Ultimately, the Spirit sovereignly distributes different gifts to different people so the whole body is equipped and built up.
Pastor Brent Thomas shares that Philippians 4:6–8 calls us to fight anxiety by making four intentional turns: pressure into praise, stress points into prayer prompts, pessimism into a grateful perspective, and our plans into God’s purposes. As we trust that His ways and wisdom are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8–9; Romans 11:33–34), He replaces anxious hearts with the peace we have through Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1).
Pastor Brent Thomas shares how we have to live as God’s children, resting under the steady stream of His love and faithful care. Anxiety often exposes what’s happening underneath: like prioritizing physical needs, doubting God’s power, and grasping for control instead of seeking His Kingdom. But Jesus reminds us, if the Father notices every sparrow, how much more must He care for us.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty shares when God’s grace captures your heart, money stops being your master and radical generosity becomes a natural overflow. As we give with faith, God produces a harvest of righteousness and thanksgiving through us, impacting the world and bringing glory back to Him.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty shares that Christ’s grace makes us generous, and for believers, tithing is a faithful starting point. Practically, tithing trains us to put God first, trust Him as our source, grow in faith, connect our money to kingdom impact, and store up treasure in heaven.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty shares God’s answer to money isn’t poverty, it’s contentment in Christ. Money tempts us into the “more,” “worry,” and “loss” traps, but Scripture calls us to diligent, righteous living and a faithful approach to provision. True contentment can’t be earned by being rich or poor; it’s found in Christ.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty shares that greed deceives us into believing life is found in riches. But greed actually springs from discontentment and produces entitlement, covetousness, selfishness, and a false sense of eternal security. True wealth is being rich toward God and treasuring Christ above all and using our earthly resources to show how deeply we value Him.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty shares how money is a matter of worship because it reveals who or what we truly serve, shaping both what we love and who we obey. Jesus calls us to replace a horizontal love of money with a vertical love for Christ, viewing all we have as a gift from God to be used as a tool for Kingdom impact.
Pastor Wilson Green encourages us that because Jesus is the Son of God and our great High Priest, we can draw near to God in prayer with confidence, freedom, and honesty. We can pray effectively because Jesus went before us, honestly because He understands and sympathizes with our weakness and temptation, and boldly because He will give mercy and grace when we need it.
Jeremiah Canfield encourages us to consider our view of King Jesus. In his message on Joshua, he examines what a true heart toward Christ looks like and ultimately, asks the question: Are you fully surrendered to King Jesus?
Pastor Micah Klutinoty in Matthew 2:1-12 shows us how the visit of the wise men reveals Jesus as the true King of the nations by drawing people from afar, exposing hearts, fulfilling prophecy, and even threatening worldly, godless power while still a baby. Their costly, joyful worship confronts us with a choice: the King who humbled Himself to become a child is worthy not just of our attention, but of our whole-hearted worship and entire lives.
Pastor Tyler Downing in Matthew 1:18-25 invites us to honor the Lord by faithfully embracing the specific life He’s ordained for us, using Joseph as an example of compassionate justice, obedient faith, and humble recognition of his own need for a Savior as he names the child “Jesus.” He ties Joseph’s story to our own deep longings, echoing C.S. Lewis’ insight that desires this world can’t satisfy point us to the reality that we were made for another world, and ultimately for Christ Himself.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty in Luke 1:26-38 shares how God uses humble, surrendered people like Mary to carry out His extraordinary plan of salvation. We see that God is the One who initiates salvation, chooses the humble, equips by His grace, and accomplishes the impossible. In response, true faith humbly surrenders to what God says and trusts Him to do what only He can do.
Pastor Brent Thomas in Luke 1:5-25 shares that God is absolutely faithful to fulfill His promises no matter how long it’s been, how unlikely the circumstances, or how much we’ve struggled with doubt. In the story of Zechariah, the angel announces clear, specific promises about John that reveal God’s gracious plan to bring joy, salvation, and fulfillment of His Word. Our response can either posture us to rejoice in those promises or to stumble through them, but it never changes God’s commitment to do what He has said.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty in John 21:18-25 shares that following Jesus means remembering that we are not our own. We belong, body and soul, in life and death, to God and to our Savior Jesus Christ. Because our future and our story belong to Jesus, we can face suffering without fear or comparison, trusting that God is using every trial to make us more like Christ.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty in John 21:1-17 shares that following Jesus means resting your confidence not in your own strength or morality, but in Christ’s sovereign rule and merciful work on the cross, which cancels your debt and gives you true life. As His sheep, believers belong to Jesus, grow by a steady diet of God’s Word, and meet together to feed and mature in Him. Those who shepherd God’s people must know the Word, faithfully feed the flock, and be motivated above all by their love for Christ and His people.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty in John 20:19-31 shares that the risen Jesus offers true life to all who believe, bringing peace (with God, within, and toward the world), purpose as ambassadors of reconciliation, and a patient pursuit that meets us in our doubts. In Him we find everything we need—peace, mission, and mercy—so that others might be urged and welcomed to repentance and faith.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty in John 20:1-18 shares that because Jesus truly rose from the dead, we are invited into a living relationship and eternal brotherhood with Him. His resurrection is confirmed by both undeniable evidence and personal eyewitness encounters that reveal His power and love. Like Mary and John, believers are called to love Him deeply, believe without seeing, treasure His lordship, live as sons and daughters, and boldly proclaim, “I have seen the Lord!”
Pastor Micah Klutinoty in John 19:23-42 shares that as Jesus hung on the cross, every detail of His death fulfilled Scripture, proving He is the spotless, sovereignly appointed Passover Lamb. From the casting of His tunic to the piercing of His side, prophecy after prophecy confirmed God’s perfect plan of redemption. When Jesus declared, “It is finished,” He completed the work of salvation and laid death itself in the grave.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty in John 19:1-22 shares that before we can behold the beauty of the Lamb, we must first face the horror of our sin that mocked, rejected, and crucified Him. Our sin placed shame upon the innocent Man, King Jesus, who bore our curse and thorns in full obedience and grace. Yet in His rejection and suffering, the mercy of God triumphed as Jesus hung on the cross to bring salvation to the ungodly.
Mark Surber in John 18:33–19:16 looks at how Jesus, the true King, stood before earthly power revealing that real authority belongs to God alone. Though He was publicly condemned and mocked with a crown of thorns, the Truth could not be silenced. Jesus revealed the fullness of His kingship and the glory of God’s redemptive plan.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty in John 18:1-32 shares that Jesus’ journey to the cross was not a tragic accident but the sovereign plan of God carried out through Christ. From His arrest, to His trials and Peter’s denial, to His death on the Roman cross, Jesus demonstrated full authority and control over every moment. His sacrifice fulfilled God’s promises from the beginning, showing that He willingly laid down His life so that we might have eternal life.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty in John 17:20-26 shares that Jesus prayed for the church’s unity, which flows from faith in Him through His Word. Our oneness reflects the unity of the Trinity, testifies to the world of Christ’s glory, and prepares us for eternal fellowship in His love. A church grounded in Scripture, gospel identity, sacrificial love, and resistance to division shines as salt and light to a watching world.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty in John 17:6-19 reminds us how Jesus prays for His disciples, showing His love for them and asking the Father to preserve them in His Word. Through His prayer, He secures their joy, protects them from the evil one, sanctifies them in the truth, and sends them into the world with the mission of reconciliation. Our faith is built on this foundation of truth, joy, and preservation, empowered by the Word of God working in us.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty in John 17:1-5 reminds us that Jesus, the eternal Son of glory, stepped into the world of shame to accomplish through the cross what no one else could—securing salvation and eternal life for those who believe. His prayer acknowledges His coming glory through the cross, His Lordship over all, the gift of eternal life, the finished work of redemption, and His eternal divine glory.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty in Philippians 1:21-26 reminds us that before we can reach the world, we must first set our hearts on heaven and redefine our lives in Christ rather than our circumstances. Death is not a loss but a gain, as Christ has prepared for us an eternal home, giving us confidence and hope beyond the grave. While we remain here, our purpose is to live fruitfully for the gospel, keeping our minds fixed on things above as we anticipate the joy of eternity with Him.
In week 6 of the One Another series through Galatians 5:13-14, Jono Spear shares that through Christ we are freed from the condemnation of the law and the power of sin, receiving the gospel promise by faith. That freedom is not for ourselves but to serve others in love, extending grace to neighbors in both our vocations and locations.
In week 5 of the One Another series through Romans 12:9-13, Justin Butler shares that unity is rooted in the shared salvation we have in Christ, which forms the foundation of our oneness. It is practiced as we walk in humility toward one another and perfectly modeled by Jesus Himself, who shows us what true unity looks like.
In week 4 of the One Another series through Romans 12:9-13, Pastor Brent Thomas shares how believers are called to outdo one another in love, honor, service, prayer, and generosity—living counter to selfishness and pride. By honoring others above ourselves and giving freely of our time, prayers, and resources, we reflect the character of Christ and trust God to provide what we need. Outdoing one another in these ways is how we live out the gospel in community.
In week 3 of the One Another series through 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Pastor Mitch Helmkamp reminds us that God, the Father of all comfort, meets us with comfort that is tangible, available to all believers, fatherly, merciful, sufficient, personal, and purposeful. As recipients of His comfort, we are also equipped and called to extend that same comfort to one another.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty in the One Another series through Ephesians 4:1-16.The church is called to be a unified, Christ-centered body where every member actively contributes by using their gifts to build up one another in love, humility, and maturity. True discipleship is marked by being known, growing together, and bearing the weight of ministry as a community. As we live this out, we become a visible light to the world, bringing glory to God.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty concludes the Created to Worship SeriesWhen we gather for worship, we experience God's presence in a unique and powerful way that goes beyond our personal time with Him. As His royal priesthood, we minister to God, encounter His transforming presence, exalt and humble ourselves before Him, sing with joy to Him and each other, and join in the eternal worship of heaven.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty brings a message from Psalm 115:1-13. What we worship shapes who we become. If we give glory to lifeless idols, we become like them—empty and powerless—but if we worship the living God, we reflect His life, blessing, and glory. True worship rightly assigns glory to God alone and transforms us to be more like Him.
Pastor Micah Klutinoty brought the message through John 4:23-24 where he explains that true worship begins with the Triune God—Father, Son, and Spirit—and flows from a heart transformed by Him. It is not driven by emotionalism but by the truth of God, which ignites genuine obedience, reverence, and adoration. True worship is Spirit-empowered, truth-fueled, and centered on Christ’s preeminence and redeeming work.
Randall Davis in his message through Ephesians 4:32 emphasizes the transformative power of forgiveness, rooted in God’s grace through Christ. He calls believers to create a Spirit-led atmosphere, give the gift of forgiveness freely, and model the sacrificial love of Jesus. True forgiveness is not forgetting or excusing wrongs, but releasing resentment and trusting in God’s justice and healing.
Pastor Trent Griffith preaches from Ephesians 5:22–32, reminding us that loving Christ means loving what He loves—and Christ loves His church. True devotion to Jesus is shown through loving, serving, and sending the church. In a world prone to “dechurching,” we’re called to remain rooted in Christ’s body and engaged in His mission.
Nasa Sete, a message in 2 Timothy 3:14-4:1-5Through 2 Timothy 3:14-4:1-5, God equips us through His Word so that we can faithfully carry out the work He calls us to do. We are to be trained in Scripture, anchored in our calling, and committed to truth—even when others fall away. As His workmanship, we walk in the good works He has already prepared for us, standing firm in sound doctrine and godly perseverance.
Micah Klutinoty in week 55 of the Behold the Lamb series in John 16:25-33Through John 16:25-33, we see that Jesus came to restore true peace between God and man—not by removing tribulation, but by overcoming it. Through Jesus, we can know the Father personally, worship Him freely, and find peace even when our faith is tested. Because Christ has overcome the world, we are never alone and can live in unshakable peace by abiding in Him, taking courage, expecting trials, and bringing our anxieties to Him.
Micah Klutinoty in week 54 of the Behold the Lamb series in John 16:16-24Teaches that true Christian joy is not found in the absence of sorrow but through it—rooted in the everlasting presence of Jesus and produced by the Holy Spirit. Drawing from James 1 and John 16, we see that real joy follows sorrow, cannot be taken away, and is refreshed through prayer. Even in suffering, believers are renewed inwardly as they fix their eyes on the unseen and eternal hope found in Christ.
Micah Klutinoty in week 53 of the Behold the Lamb series in John 16:4-15The Holy Spirit is a supernatural helper who empowers believers with conviction, guidance, and a Christ-glorifying life, offering even greater advantage than Christ's physical presence. His work may be quiet, but it is deeply transformative, as seen in the early church’s Spirit-filled witness that transcended language and culture.
Micah Klutinoty on Always On Mission Sunday shares a message with the Sete family as they go to plant a church in Hawaii. We see how the proclamation of the Gospel is a precious thing for all believers.
Micah Klutinoty in Week 4 of the Set Free seriesRomans 8:31-39 powerfully proclaims that nothing can separate us from the eternal love of God in Christ Jesus. Throughout this message, we are continually reminded of the unshakable security we as believers have in Christ, grounded in God's unwavering love and sovereign power. Through Christ’s death, resurrection, and continual intercession, we are more than conquerors—fully assured that nothing in all creation can separate us from His love.
Mitch Helmkamp in Week 3 of the Set Free seriesThrough Romans 8:18-30, we are reminded that in the midst of suffering, we have hope—a future with resurrected bodies in a renewed world, guided by the Spirit who intercedes for us when we can’t find the words. Even when pain feels pointless, God is working all things together for our good and His glory.
Micah Klutinoty in Week 2 of the Set Free seriesThrough Romans 8:5-17, this passage encourages believers to live by the Spirit, not the flesh, by setting their minds on spiritual things and actively putting sin to death. Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the assurance of being adopted as God’s children, Christians are called to fight sin not out of fear, but from a place of love and identity in Christ.
Micah Klutinoty in Week 52 of the Behold The Lamb seriesThrough John 15:18-16:4, Jesus warned that the world would hate His followers so they would be prepared to endure persecution and remain faithful in making disciples. The world rejects Christians because it first hated Jesus, and believers are called out from the world to serve Him, exposing its guilt and rebellion. In response to hatred, Christians are called to keep witnessing in the Spirit’s power and stand firm, even in suffering.
Brent Thomas in Week 51 of the Behold The Lamb seriesThrough John 15:1-17, A life of true fruitfulness can only be achieved by remaining fully dependent on and connected to Jesus Christ, the True Vine. To live a fruitful life, it is essential to be regularly cultivated, constantly connected, joyfully obedient, and sacrificially loving. By abiding in Christ, we experience His discipline, joy, and love, resulting in a life that bears lasting fruit.
Micah Klutinoty in Week 49 of the Behold The Lamb seriesThrough John 14:8-17, God offers powerful promises to all who love and believe in Jesus, emphasizing the importance of prayer, humility, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Micah Klutinoty in Week 48 of the Behold The Lamb seriesThrough John 14:1-7, when your heart is troubled, trust in Jesus, for He is the only way to God and eternal life. He has prepared a place for you in heaven, and His sacrifice has made a way for all who believe to enter. Jesus is everything you need, offering peace and assurance in times of difficulty.
Mark Surber in Week 46 of the Behold The Lamb seriesThrough John 13:21-28, we explore the sovereignty of God in the face of betrayal, focusing on how nothing—not even the betrayal of Jesus by His own disciple—can stop God from fulfilling His divine plan. Through reflections on Christ's knowledge, announcement, and the tragic act of betrayal, we are reminded that God's purposes remain unshaken, no matter the circumstances.
Mark Surber in Week 4 of the series, Abraham—The Lord Will Provide. Genesis 17:15-18:15
Micah Klutinoty in Week 02 of the series, In The Beginning! Genesis 1:3-25Not only is Genesis 1 communicating His power but it’s communicating to us a purpose—that purpose is to behold the power of God that spoke the world into existence that would stir us to respond in worship.
Micah Klutinoty // Colossians 1:28-29—Loving people turns to making disciples when you start proclaiming the gospel of Jesus. Evangelism is a necessary part in making disciples, because in evangelism we proclaim Christ! But discipleship is a long game, not a short game as we grow in Christ together.
Micah Klutinoty // Matthew 22:39-40 and Matthew 28:16-20—Loving people and making disciples is the visible manifestation of the love I say I have for God.
Micah Klutinoty // Matthew 22—Loving God is a whole person engagement caught up in the adoration of Jesus Christ the Lamb!
Steve Canfield takes us through Ephesians 4:25-32 in week 2 of his talks looking at the topics of hurt, forgiveness and bitterness. Forgiveness is not a feeling—it is a choice. Daily, we give forgiveness and ask for forgiveness when we hurt others because God in Christ has forgiven us of our sin.
Steve Canfield takes us to Daniel 3 to walk us through resting in the Lord no matter what life brings! Any place God leads you, He’s going to go with you. The safest place to be is in the fog, the flood and the fire of the Father.
Jono Spear takes us to Psalm 78 to teach us that we each have a role in the church in training the next generation to know, follow, and treasure Jesus!
The greatest legacy we can leave is for the next generation to see us delighting in the Lord.
Micah Klutinoty in Week 06 of the series, Armor Up—Be Strong in the Lord! Jumping into Ephesians 6:21-23 today, we are finishing out our verse by verse journey through the book of Ephesians.
Micah Klutinoty in Week 04 of the series, Armor Up—Be Strong in the Lord! Ephesians 6:18-20
Micah Klutinoty in Week 03 of the series, Armor Up—Be Strong in the Lord! Ephesians 6:10-12
Micah Klutinoty in Week 03 of the series, Armor Up—Be Strong in the Lord! Ephesians 6:10-12
Micah Klutinoty in Week 02 of the series, Armor Up—Be Strong in the Lord! Ephesians 6:10-12
Micah Klutinoty in Week 01 of the series, Armor Up—Be Strong in the Lord! Ephesians 6:10-11
Tyler Downing expounding on what it looks like to live as a Gospel saturated city within a city! Hebrews 10:19-25—Church is not just a place to attend but is a gathering of people who are living for Jesus together.
Mitch Helmkamp unpacks the role of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the spiritual discipline of prayer! Luke 11—The biblical pattern for prayer instructs believers to pray to the Father, through the Son, by the Spirit.
Brent Thomas unpacks the spiritual discipline of fasting! Let’s open our Bibles to Matthew 6
Mark Surber in week 6 for the final message in the series, Divinely Designed! Ephesians 6:5-9
Micah Klutinoty leads us into week 1 of our new series, Divinely Designed! Ephesians 5:31-33
Wes Ward in the series, United In Christ! Ephesians 4—Am I pleasing or grieving the Holy Spirit with my words, attitudes, actions, and life?My words should only bring life and grace. And my relationship with the Holy Spirit should only be growing and bring his smile. Our only hope of building up people and loving them like Jesus loves us is the hope of the Holy Spirit.
Micah Klutinoty in the series, United In Christ! Ephesians 4:17-24—Your mind is the path to your heart and only the Gospel can transform your heart to produce a walk that is worthy. Our job is not to prop ourselves up as Christians and think we are better than everyone. Our job is to live out the holiness, righteousness, compassion, empathy, and worthiness of what God has given us because we don’t deserve it. Sanctification is a divine Holy Spirit led process → Developing new affections → That lead to new desires → That produce holy living → As believers become what we already are in Jesus.
Tyler Downing leads us into week two in our Advent series, His Name Shall Be! Isaiah 9:6-7—In the presence of Mighty God, there is fullness of joy. Christmas is a reminder that the Almighty God became a man. Your response to this truth determines your joy.Find joy in the abiding presence of the Mighty God. What makes your Joy possible is the presence of God.What makes heaven, heaven is the presence of God.What makes Heaven possible for us is the incarnation.
Micah Klutinoty kicking off an Advent collection of messages, His Name Shall Be! Isaiah 9:6—Starting out, we find that Christian hope is trusting in what the Wonderful Counselor promised to do, proved to do, and promises to come and do in the future!
3 ways to hope in the Wonderful Counselor this Christmas— // Take every weakness to Jesus (Heb 4:14-16) // Obey the example and counsel of Jesus (Heb 5:7-10) // Anticipate the promised arrival of Jesus (Heb 10:23-25)
For the believer, we are back in the days of Isaiah and King Ahaz, looking ahead at what seems impossible! Because Jesus came the first time, we are even more sure of the hope that he will come again!
Micah Klutinoty in the series, Riches In Christ! Ephesians 3:14-21—The power of God in and through believers ensures there will always be glory in the Church!
The longer you walk with the Lord, the more you will see this world has nothing eternal to offer. So now is the time to give up control. Now is the time to grasp the love of Jesus and move toward the fullness of God.
But God, who raises the dead, is able to do all of these things and even more—so you must desperately pray and die to yourself.
Micah Klutinoty in the series, Riches In Christ! Ephesians 3:1-13—The gospel reveals the mystery that God’s glory is displayed through the Church that Jesus Christ is building.
God’s eternal purpose was fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus and forevermore God’s glory will be on display in all the world through the church. Because of the gospel, we’ve been let into the mystery of His glory and we don’t have to tip toe in.
We can run with boldness, confidence, and full on access to the Glory of God knowing that we will never be rejected by Him because of the cross and because Jesus is our high priest.
Brent Thomas in the series, Riches In Christ! Ephesians 2:19-22—We are welcomed into a new home built on a firm foundation to be completed as God’s future dwelling place.
Brothers and sisters in Christ—you are a part of something much bigger than yourself. And there is something that happens when the people of God gather together that cannot happen by yourself.
God’s desire is that we would be joined together and that would be built together into a dwelling place for God. And this is not a one time occurrence. It is a continually process of “being built” as we find in Ephesians 2.
Tyler Holder in the series, Riches In Christ! Ephesians 2:11-18—As a disciple I am God’s masterpiece showcasing peace and unity to a hostile, divided world lacking hope.
As disciples of Jesus, we have all been guilty of being far off. And yet through the gospel of peace we are brought into a body that gives us access to the Creator of the universe! The peace of God given through the gospel brings unity.
The greatest external expression of the inward transformation that has happened in the life of a disciple is being able to showcase God’s peace and our unity to a world in need.
Micah Klutinoty in the series, Riches In Christ! Ephesians 2:4-10—The way the believer lives, should reflect the glory of the Artist. God’s glorious grace reconciles sinful man to a Holy God.
Grace is a gift of God to the walking dead, to live eternally through faith and walk in good works instead. Many want the benefits of grace, without walking by faith in the finished work of Christ at the cross. Saving faith is recognizing there is nothing we can do, but believe in what God has already done through Jesus.
You have been re-created and made a masterpiece for a purpose, to take hold of your positional perfection in Christ and walk in good works.
Micah Klutinoty in the series, Riches In Christ! Ephesians 2:1-3—Before our positional perfection in Christ, we are dead in trespasses and sin! Christ's death and resurrection created a new position! Outside of Christ I'm as bad off as I could possibly be but God makes me alive.
Paul painted an incomprehensible picture—a waterfall of wealth—that we have through the RICHES IN CHRIST! We are blessed + chosen + adopted + redeemed and forgiven + given an inheritance + sealed and guaranteed eternity. Then, Paul prays that the eyes of these Ephesian believers' hearts would be opened.
Micah Klutinoty in the series, Riches In Christ! Ephesians 1:15-23—Perhaps the two most important weapons that the believer has, besides the Word of God, are worship and prayer.
It is my prayer that we would have a conscious, experiential knowledge of God’s power here and now. That we might have a faith worth hearing about, that we might actually stand against sin, that we might be strong in the Lord. The power to live this way is available and this power is accessed through prayer!
Micah Klutinoty in the series, Riches In Christ! Ephesians 1:11-14—God knew you’d struggle to hope in Christ and Believe the Gospel everyday, but He gives you a Helper that guarantees you can make it through! With the Holy Spirit, you have been signed, sealed, and you will be safely delivered to your Father who is in Heaven. Daily, you can live like Jesus is all you need. You’ve obtained an inheritance for all who believe in the Gospel and are in Christ Jesus.
Micah Klutinoty in the series, Riches In Christ! Ephesians 1:7-10—You’ve been let in on a mystery! The mystery is the purpose of God’s redemption—to unite all things in Him, things in heaven and things on earth!
Jesus Christ is the goal of history. Everything is moving toward Jesus and centered on Jesus. He is the reason you’ve been redeemed and set free. He must be the first love of all who will come to Him. So repent and believe. Call on the Lord who is worthy to be praised.
Micah Klutinoty in the series, Riches In Christ! Ephesians 1:3-6—God loved me before I loved Him so that one day I could love Him to the praise of His glorious grace.
Micah Klutinoty launching this year’s theme, Be Strong in the Lord! We are digging into the book of Ephesians learning how the whole armor of God must be our habit each new day.
It’s when we think we are strong that we will get our eyes off of the source of our strength. It’s when we think we are strong that we will lose our first love. Our only hope is in the Lord. So we must armor up in the strength of His might.
Brent Thomas // John 17—as we head into this next year, we are reminded as a church of our reliance on the Lord through continual prayer. We need Him daily. Brent guides us in this message as we continue in the spirit of prayer by looking at one of—if not the most—powerful prayers in the Bible.
All church gathering + Church Rally! Micah Klutinoty wraps up the series, Summer in the Psalms! Psalm 133—Our unity as the gathered church is a rehearsal for the glorious unity that is to come!
Every tribe, tongue, and nation, will stand in the glorious presence of the Lamb, and God will rejoice over them with loud singing! And nothing will compare to the day when the people of God are welcomed into the City of God!
Tyler Holder in the series, Summer in the Psalms! Psalm 67—God desires to know you. His blessings and His Presence have always been intended to draw the nations to Himself.
May Gospel City continue to be a city within the city that is working towards the redemption of every people group, every tongue, every tribe, every neighborhood, every person in our city and in the world.
Mitch Helmkamp in the series, Summer in the Psalms! Psalm 19—The universe was created to be a theater for God’s glory—we are spectators and actors in His great story.
And yet every single one of us have been born into this world thinking that creation exists for our glory! In this Psalm, we are encouraged to look up at creation, look down into God’s Word, and look within allowing the Word of God to transform us into worshipers of God?
Ben Hurt in the series, Summer in the Psalms! Psalm 77—Have you ever asked, “Why, God?”
How do you respond when the unfathomable happens to you, when tragedy strikes deep and the questions about God come to your mind?
The problem is not having questions. God is big enough for your questions. Allow your questions to drive you towards seeking the Lord no matter what.
Stephen Love in the series, Summer in the Psalms! Psalm 8—Yahweh, the One who is set apart, the One who is wholly other, the one that we can’t even speak of, He is my Lord. He is the same one who is near to me, the same one who puts His praise on my lips, the same one in whom I take refuge.
Micah Klutinoty in the series, Summer in the Psalms! Psalm 1+2—The Psalms help the people of God find their hope in God.
Everyone wants blessing but not everyone will do things God’s way. If God’s way from God’s Word becomes your meditation every day and every night—it will render sin more and more powerless in your life and lead to true blessing.
Micah Klutinoty in the series, Sent! Acts 28:11-31—In the final pages of this book we will see that JESUS STILL ACTS, THEREFORE I AM STILL SENT!
Finishing 43 weeks of our journey through the great book of Acts that Dr. Luke penned under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
The purpose statement of the book of Acts can be summed up in Jesus’s commission in Acts 1:8: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Micah Klutinoty in the series, Sent! Acts 27-28:16—God never changes. He is the same unfailing, good God that he has always been so lift up your eyes to the hills, because your help comes from the Lord!
You can have faith in the storm if + You belong to God + You worship God + You trust the Word of God. You can trust God to work out his will in your life, but it probably won’t go how you thought it would.
Micah Klutinoty in the series, Sent! Acts 26:1-32—The New Testament’s fulfillment of the resurrection in Jesus Christ is the greatest news that validates the good news — that all who call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved! The invitation of Jesus is to repent and turn to God.
Every time we see Paul facing ridicule, imprisonment, or even just debating — at the center of his message is always “Jesus and the resurrection.”
Resurrection is not a New Testament belief. What the Old Testament says about the resurrection not only proves Jesus is the Messiah, but it speaks to our deadness and need for resurrection.
Micah Klutinoty in the series, Sent! Acts 25—How do we as believers engage in a sinful nation that seems to slowly be drifting more and more away from the Word of God?
When we choose to build our life on God as Holy Creator and have a high view of what He has said in His word, it brings healing, life, and joy.
Tyler Holder in the series, Sent! Acts 24:1-27—Despite circumstance and situation, our faith is reasonable. Reasonable faith in the life of a disciple secures our eternit in Jesus. — When you’ve heard the whole message of the Bible, dealt with the idols of your heart, and responded to the invitation to repent and follow Jesus, then you understand that your eternity is secure.
Brent Thomas in the series, Sent! Acts 22:30-23:35—God’s providence is over all human plans. — God is working ALL things according to the counsel of His will. His providence isn’t always about overcoming or overpowering evil and bad things right now—God’s providence is about redeeming evil and bad things to lead to His glory!
Tyler Holder in the series, Sent! Acts 21:37-22:29—What avenue has God given you as a disciple of Jesus to share your testimony of a changed life? — Questions reveal so much about our hearts—and here as we examine Paul’s testimony we see the transformation that is taking place when he meets Jesus when he simply asks: “What shall I do, Lord?”
Mitch Helmkamp in the series, Sent! Acts 21:1-36 — Follow Jesus, no matter the cost, for He is worthy.
It could be easy to consider the life and ministry of Paul and think: “Wow, what a guy, thanks Paul.” And then go on with our lives.
Luke is showing us that Paul is what it looks like to follow Jesus. In other words, Luke is saying follow Paul as he followed Christ.
Micah Klutinoty in the series, Sent! Acts 20:17-38 — Learners of Jesus spend themselves on their assignment from Christ until they’ve finished their course.
The world around us shouts that you should preserve your life. The world around us shouts that you should fear death.
And Paul gives us something so much higher to aim for!
Micah Klutinoty in the series, Sent! Acts 19:21-20:12 — The fruit of idolatry is foolishness but the fruit of following christ always leads to life.
It will change your life It will remake your life It will turn you truly into a little Christ.
Your surrender is your first step toward walking in real and true freedom with Christ.
Micah Klutinoty in the series, SENT! Acts 18:24-19:20 — There is life changing, demon shaking power in the name of JESUS!
Micah Klutinoty | Acts 18:1-22 — God is God in the valley, so don’t be afraid and trust in his promises.
In the valley of loneliness, find people who refresh your soul. In the valley of rejection, shake it off and move the mission forward. In the valley of fear, remember the simple truths God said. In the valley of opposition, trust in what Christ has said. In the valley of new beginnings, continue to live sent.
Brent Thomas in our series, Sent! Acts 15:36-16:10 — The people might change, but the mission stays the same. The preferences might change, but the truth stays the same. The place might change, but the calling stays the same.