First Baptist Church of Allegan: Recent Episodes
First Baptist Church of Allegan
In this final sermon in this series, Pastor Nathan asks: “What will you take with you from this series?” Pastor preaches 3 truths about God from this sermon series. God chose Abraham despite his short comings, just as God calls us. Pastor reminds us that the Lord: 1 – calls flawed people, 2 – cares (He sees, hears and cares), 3 – provides. SO: Believe God and act on what He says or wait for Him. Listen in to the summary of Abraham in the series on getting to know the God of Abraham.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan states: “In everyday life and in once in a lifetime occasions, remember the Lord keeps His promises. Pastor reads the Scripture passage about Sarah’s death and how Abraham did not compromise. He preaches that The Lord keeps His promises. So: 1 – sojourn (do not go back to the passions of the flesh), 2 – invest in next generations, 3 – don’t compromise. Listen in to this sermon on no compromise in the series on getting to know the God of Abraham.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “Have you ever been tested? Not academic tests, but real life tests like grief, stress or disappointment?” Pastor reads the Scripture passage and teaches how Abraham was tested. He preaches that The Lord: 1 – tests, 2 – provides, 3 – blesses. So: love the giver more than the gift. Listen in to this sermon on testing in the series on getting to know the God of Abraham.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan preaches about perseverance in the life of Abraham. Pastor reads the Scripture passage and reminds us that we are living “between the trees” from Genesis 3:24 and Revelation 22:2. He teaches that The Lord: 1 – keeps His promises, 2 – cares, 3 – is the everlasting God. So, pray and thank God that He is everlasting and the troubles of this world are not. Listen in to this sermon on perseverance in the series on getting to know the God of Abraham.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan simply asks: “Again?” Pastor reads the Scripture passage and teaches about how The Lord: 1 – calls us, 2 – is faithful, 3 – is strong when we are weak. So, what should we do? Follow Him. Listen to this repeating cycles sermon in the series on getting to know the God of Abraham.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “Can you touch bottom or are you being swept up in the current of sexual sin?” Pastor warns that this Scripture passage is messy, but an important lesson to be learned. Pastor Nathan reads the passage and preaches that The Lord: 1 – will destroy evil doers, 2 – is merciful, 3 – brings good from evil. So, what should we do? Flee sexual sin and flee to Christ. Repent now! Listen in to this sermon on the messy lessons from Sodom in the series on getting to know the God of Abraham.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “How is your relationship with God?” Pastor reads the Scripture passage and teaches about how God wants a relationship with you. Pastor Nathan preaches that The Lord: 1 – wants a relationship with you, 2 – wants obedience, 3 – is slow to anger. So, what should we do? 1 – listen to Him and get to know Him, 2 – obey Him, 3 – talk to Him (prayer). Listen in to this sermon on relationship with God in the series on getting to know the God of Abraham.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “Have you ever stopped trusting God?” Pastor reads the Scripture passage and teaches about how Sarah will have doubts about God after waiting 24 years for a baby. Pastor Nathan preaches that The Lord: 1 – shows up, 2 – is patient, 3 – can and will keep His promises. So: who needs you to show up? Who can you be patient with? When do you doubt? Let’s be a church family that trusts God. Listen in to this sermon on trusting God in the series on getting to know the God of Abraham.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “What are you waiting for? Can you trust God while you wait?” We can’t hurry God. Pastor reads the Scripture passage and teaches about how Abraham had to trust God and wait for many years for God to fulfill His promises to him. Pastor Nathan preaches that The Lord: 1 – can keep His promises, 2 – will keep His promises, 3 – tests our hearts (heat, fire, purification). So: blamelessly walk before Him in everyday life. Listen in to this sermon on waiting in the series on getting to know the God of Abraham.
This service includes a number of baptisms, communion, membership and tithing. Pastor read a Scripture passage and explained each event. A morning of celebrataion!
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What do you want from Jesus? What do you pray for? Do you quit praying if you don’t get what you want?” We need to train our hearts to want Christ, as He is the Bread of Life. This sermon series will cover the mission statement for FBC: Multiply Followers of Jesus Christ. Pastor teaches Jesus is life: 1 – He offers us life through His death, 2 – His Spirit and His Words are life, 3 – He chose you. So: Do not turn back. Meet Him in His Word. Listen in to this week’s sermon on our Mission and Core Values.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan reads through the Scripture and preaches on God’s plan for sex in marriage. In this passage from 1 Corinthians 7, we are reminded about God’s plan for sex in marriage. God’s Truth is that He: 1- made sex to unite husband and wife, 2 – made sex to be mutual, 3 – married sex protects again sexual sin. So: Prioritize married sex, flee from sexual sin and remember Jesus and follow Him. Listen in this week to the sermon on God’s Truth about married sex.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan reads through the Scripture and preaches on God’s moral law about sex. In this passage from 1 Corinthians 6, we are reminded about how God made our bodies. God’s Truth is that HE: 1- made your body for Himself, 2 – Is for the body, 3 – Will resurect your body, 4 – Joined your body to Himself, 5 – Indwells your body, 6 – Bought your body, 7 – Is glorified in your body. So: Glorify God in your body: 1 – By accepting your body, 2 – not trusting your heart, 3 – with your sexuality. Listen in this week to the sermon on God’s Truth about sex.
Pastor Nathan reads the Scripture passage which warns us to not be deceived. God’s Truth is: 1 – sinners go to hell, 2 – sexual sin is sin, 3 – He can wash, sanctify and justify you. So: do not be deceived. Listen in to a message on God’s truth about sex.
In this sermon series on The Psalms of Ascent, Pastor Nathan teaches that this is about a journey; the upward climb to Jerusalem. The upward way is not always smooth, but is sure and leads to the Lord. Psalm 134 points forward to the most happy ending in heaven with Christ. In this final sermon in this series, Pastor Nathan reads the Scripture and teaches: God blesses us so we should bless God. We were made to praise and honor God. So: 1 – Bless/praise the Lord by giving Him thanks, 2 – by posture with lifting hands in praise, 3 – this is a happy ending that leads to the ultimate happy ending in heaven. So: bless the Lord for the Lord has blessed us. Listen in to this message on happy endings from the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
In this sermon series on The Psalms of Ascent, Pastor Nathan teaches that this is about a journey; the upward climb to Jerusalem. The upward way is not always smooth, but is sure and leads to the Lord. In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “Are you experiencing church as a family?” Psalm 133 describes how important church community is. What do we learn about church family? 1 – Jesus made us family, 2 – He hitched His believability to our unity, 3 – He commanded this life-giving gift. So: love real people God put in your church, love your spouse, and lean into His church family. Listen in to this message on church family from the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
In this sermon series on The Psalms of Ascent, Pastor Nathan teaches that this is about a journey; the upward climb to Jerusalem. The upward way is not always smooth, but is sure and leads to the Lord. In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “True or false? The Lord is present in your life.” Psalm 132 reminds us to seek Him, obey Him, and put our hope in Him. Pastor reads the Scripture passage and preaches: The Lord is present. So: 1 – seek Him -in His Word, with His people and in worship, 2 – obey Him, 3 – Hope in Him. Listen in to this message from the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
In this sermon series on The Psalms of Ascent, Pastor Nathan teaches that this is about a journey; the upward climb to Jerusalem. The upward way is not always smooth, but is sure and leads to the Lord. In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “Is your soul quiet?” Psalm 131 says that you can have a calm soul because the Lord is our hope. So: 1 – stop elevating yourself, 2 – start relaxing into God’s care, 3 – keep maturing in God’s care. The soul quieting truth is Jesus gave Himself for you. Listen in to this good news message from the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
Kent Wallace returns to give the second part on evangelism. He states Jesus does not need an attorney, He needs witnesses. Kent shares practical ways to share the Gospel with others.
In this sermon series on The Psalms of Ascent, Brendon teaches that the depth of darkness is disorienting, isolating and deceiving. This darkness can come from sinfulness, grief, addiction, etc. He asks “what truth about God can you hold onto in the depths?” Psalm 130 reminds us the Lord forgives. So: 1 – cry out to Him, 2 – fear Him, 3 – wait on Him. Listen in this week to a sermon on hope in the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What will you take with you from Nehemiah?” Pastor explains how Nehemiah had old problems, big problems, complex problems, internal problems and repeating problems. The theme of this book is Nehemiah’s belief in the faithfulness of God. Pastor preaches that God is faithful, so: 1- bravely face facts, 2 – pray in order to stay on mission, 3 – engage in Scripture for deep change, and 4 – act like Jesus. God keeps His promises so we are to act faithfully. Listen in this week to the summary on the book of Nehemiah: God Powered Resilience.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan preaches on resilience to start again from the book of Nehemiah. Pastor teaches how Nehemiah stops to pray 3 times in this passage. Pastor goes on to say that Nehemiah believed God: 1- is no quitter, 2 – is slow to anger – but can get angry, 3 – remembers. So: Who is God calling you to sacrificially lead? Who is God calling you to listen to? Will you develop Nehemiah’s relationship with God? Listen in this week to the sermon series on the book of Nehemiah: God Powered Resilience.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What is God asking you to restart?” Pastor explains how God used Nehemiah to help restart the people of Jerusalem after they fell back into old, bad habits. Pastor preaches that God restarts with us. So restart with God: 1- Directed by His Word, 2 – Habits that are hard to start and easy to stop (influence, friends, tithing, etc), and 3 – Because God will remember. Tithing is mentioned again in this Scripture passage and means giving 10% of earnings back to God. Listen in this week to the sermon series on the book of Nehemiah: God Powered Resilience.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan preaches the main parts of this Scripture passage: Take Hope, Rejoice, and Give. God gives us hope so we should rejoice and give. Giving is an act of worship. Pastor goes on to teach that systematic giving and serving reaffirms our God centered hope. Listen in this week to the sermon series on the book of Nehemiah: God Powered Resilience.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What is God calling you to change everyday?” In the book of Nehemiah, he helped rebuild the wall and then addressed the issues on the inside. In this passage, Nehemiah enforces the Covenant to obey the Word. Pastor Nate teaches that change can be difficult and we need God powered resilience to help us make changes. Pastor preaches that God calls us to be Jesus-different. So: 1- Who, or what, needs to go? 2 – Trust God enough to Sabbath (Sabbath is a gift, not a burden), and 3 – Invest in Jesus’ people (tithe). Giving is an act of trust and worship. Listen in this week to the sermon series on the book of Nehemiah: God Powered Resilience.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches on how to “fix the real problem with confession and recommitment.” He explains how Nehemiah helped rebuild the city wall for outside protection, but now needs to address the problems on the inside. Pastor preaches that we must confess: 1- God’s character (truth about God), 2 – our (generational) sin (our unfaithfulness). We need to confess and then recommit. Listen in this week to the sermon series on the book of Nehemiah: God Powered Resilience.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan talks about the problem under the problem. We need to fix the real problem by understanding Scripture and rejoicing in the Lord. We need to understand: 1- God warns, 2 – God restores, 3 – God is in charge and reigns. So understand, then rejoice: disrupt you life for the Word, disrupt your life for community, disrupt your life for Sabbath rest. If you want to change your life, it can’t stay the same. Listen in this week to the sermon series on the book of Nehemiah: God Powered Resilience.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “Why fear God?” He teaches how Nehemiah was called to rebuild the wall and how he handled problems during the process. Pastor preaches that God will repay. He will judge. So: 1- courageously confront evil, 2 – sacrifice for them, 3 – receive and give Jesus’ love. Fear God, Love God. Listen in this week to the sermon series on the book of Nehemiah: God Powered Resilience.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan talks about stacking rocks, meaning daily grinding faithfulness. It is hard work being consistent on a daily basis. He teaches about how Nehemiah kept going when everyone was mad at him. Nehemiah prayed and kept building the wall (stacking rocks). It is difficult to know how to handle the voices from outside, inside or family. Christ is the best voice to listen to. Pastor preaches that Jesus: 1- spoke words of eternal life, 2 – will do what we can’t, not what we can, 3 – said the way would be hard. SO: pray and stack rocks. Listen in this week to the sermon series on the book of Nehemiah: God Powered Resilience.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks you to consider “Am I doing my part?” He preaches that God: 1- did His part, 2 – gave you a part, 3 – will reward you for doing your part. SO: what is your part? Everyone has a part in the body of Christ. Nehemiah describes in this chapter all the different people who helped build the wall around the city. Listen in this week to the the third talk in the sermon series on the book of Nehemiah: God Powered Resilience.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks again “What is God calling you to prayerfully face?” He preaches that God: 1- reigns, 2 – calls us to move, 3 – gives success. SO: prayerfully wait, thankfully accept, disrupt your life, carefully count the cost, form a team, tell the voices about God. So what will we do? As a church, what do we face? There are lost people all around us. Listen in this week to the the second talk in the sermon series on the book of Nehemiah: God Powered Resilience.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “What is God calling you to prayerfully face?” He goes to teach that you can’t heal what your hiding; deal with it or deny it. He preaches that God: 1- helps His people persist, 2 – keeps His Word, 3 – cares. SO: will you prayerfully face it? As a church, what do we face? He suggests to name it, write it down and pray about it. Pastor talked about prayer using the ACTS acronym: Adore, Confess, Thank, aSk. Nehemiah’s heart is a shadow of God’s heart. Listen in this week to the introduction to the new sermon series on the book of Nehemiah: God Powered Resilience.
Brendon’s question: “What are you being diligent in?” He goes on to remind us of our foundation in Christ. The Scripture reminds us again that we must keep growing in our faith. Brendon preaches: Christ will return, and examine, so be found: 1 – Diligent, 2 – On guard, 3 – Growing. Listen in this week, as we finish the book of 2 Peter in the sermon series: Rock Solid.
Pastor Nathan’s question: “How well do you do at waiting?” Pastor goes on to say that waiting is a part of life and waiting is hard. Nathan preaches that Jesus will return and judgement is coming: 1 – He will destroy the ungodly, 2 – He is giving you time to repent, 3 – delay is not cancellation. So: wait whole-life-ready and wait well on-mission. He challenges us to think of someone to pray for and tell them about Jesus. Listen in this week, as we learn more in 2 Peter in the sermon series: Rock Solid.
Pastor Nathan’s message: “Stay on the Jesus Way in spite of what others say because God will rescue and destroy.” Pastor reminds us that we need positive momentum in our Christian life to stay rock solid in our faith. The Scripture warns of voices that might call us off the Jesus way. Nathan teaches that God will destroy (the wicked and unrighteous) and rescue (the righteous). So: 1 – beware of pretenders (lies, sexual sin, greed, arrogance), 2 – repent for salvation (He is giving us time to repent but we don’t know how much time we have left), 3 – stay on the Jesus Way. Listen in this week, as we learn more in 2 Peter in the sermon series: Rock Solid.
Pastor Nathan’s message: “Keep getting to know God because Jesus will return.” Pastor goes on to state that we need positive momentum in our Christian life to stay rock solid. We must keep growing to keep from falling. Nathan teaches three proofs that Jesus will return: 1 – He is the reigning Son of God, 2 – prophecies of the day of the Lord will come true, 3 – Scripture is God speaking. So: get to know God. He challenges us to read or listen to 2 Peter for better understanding, to repent and/or tell others about God. Listen in this week, as we learn more in 2 Peter in the sermon series: Rock Solid.
In this sermon, Brendon asks “Is a Godly life, a full life?” Brendon teaches that God equips us for effectiveness. So: 1 – fuel your faith, 2 – confirm your calling, 3 – endure with eternity in mind. A Godly life is a fruitful life. Listen in this week, as we learn more in 2 Peter in the sermon series: Rock Solid.
In this message, Brendon asks “what is your foundation made of?” He talks about foundational truths from 2 Peter in this book in the Bible. Brendon teaches about Christ’s Righteousness: 1- gives us equal standing, 2 – to grow in grace and peace, and 3 – in knowledge of God and Jesus. Listen in this week, as we look at foundational truth in the sermon series: Rock Solid.
In this sermon series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to mature in Christ and to read the entire book of Colossians each week for better understanding. Maturity is Christ-likeness. This week’s question is what will you take with you from Colossians? The first two chapters are about what to believe and last two chapters are about how to live and get along. Pastor preaches that Colossians 1 reminds us that Jesus is Lord, Colossians 2 tells us that Jesus is Savior, and Colossians 3 & 4 repeats that Jesus offers us new life. Listen in this week, as we review what we have learned in the book of Colossians in the sermon series: Mature in Christ.
In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to mature in Christ and encourages us to read the entire book of Colossians each week for better understanding. This week’s question is “How can I help them mature in Christ?” Pastor preaches that Jesus uses people to mature other people. So: 1 – agonize in prayer, 2 – keep praying, 3 – remember you are not alone, 4 – read Scripture to them, 5 – challenge them, 6 – go first. Listen in this week, as we look at how we can help others in the sermon series: Mature in Christ.
In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to train to mature in Christ and to read the entire book of Colossians each week for better understanding. This week’s message is on spiritual warfare and includes a number of Scripture references. Pastor preaches that spiritual warfare is real and requires Strategy: 1 – surrender to the Lord (He is in charge), 2 – participation in Jesus’ body (church), 3 – Jesus-like exercises (thankfulness). Listen in this week, as we look at spiritual warfare in the sermon series: Mature in Christ.
In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to mature in Christ and to read the entire book of Colossians each week for better understanding. The passage this week is about how relationships reflect our maturity in Christ. Pastor preaches that Jesus saved us into His growing body. Jesus saved us into relationships. So: 1 – mature people are trustworthy, 2 – mature people reconcile, 3 – mature people form teams. Trust is the foundation of relationships and mature people grow in Christ-likeness. Listen in this week, as we look at relationships in the sermon series: Mature in Christ.
In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to train to mature in Christ and to read the entire book of Colossians each week for better understanding. This week’s question is: “what do you believe in so much that you would wear chains or go to prison for it?” Pastor teaches that Paul was in chains for 4 years and in prison for his beliefs. God uses us to spread the Good News. So: 1 – stay spiritually fit, 2 – trust the Message, 3 – speak up – like Jesus (be wise in your speech). Pastor also teaches that thanksgiving is the anti-venom to satanic discontent. Thanksgiving is a path to God-pleasing contented joy. Listen in this week, as we consider if what we believe is worth chains in the sermon series: Mature in Christ.
In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to read the entire book of Colossians each week for better understanding. He defines maturity as becoming more like Jesus and this is measured most accurately at home. This week’s theme is “We serve the Lord at home and at work”. Pastor preaches that Jesus is our Savior and Lord. So: 1 – serve Jesus, 2 – serve them, 3 – focus on the future reward. Listen in this week, as we look at Christian maturity in the sermon series: Mature in Christ.
In this sermon, Brendon teaches on the core truth from this Scripture passage: I am His chosen love. So I will: choose to love; be ruled by the peace of Christ; and give thanks. Listen in this week, as we look at holy living in the sermon series: Mature in Christ.
In this sermon series, Pastor Nathan challenges us focus on the Gospel to change our thinking and our behavior. Pastor teaches that Christianity is not meant to be a solo effort. We are to live a Christian life together, to help us get unstuck in bad habits. We are reminded that Jesus took us with Him. So: 1 – focus on your future, 2 – put your old self behind you, 3 – put on the new self to become more like Jesus. The prayer for this week is “Jesus take me with you.” Listen in this week, as we look at getting unstuck.
In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to train to mature in Christ in both thought and action. The question he asks this week is what do you need? People’s approval? Acceptance? Change? He teaches that Jesus + nothing = everything. So: 1- hold fast to Jesus, 2 – there is no value in doing more or trying harder or berating yourself, and 3 – death and resurrection with Jesus is the answer. Only Jesus can transform your life. Listen in this week, as we hear about what we need in the sermon series: Mature in Christ.
In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to train to mature in Christ and to read the entire book of Colossians each week for better understanding. This week’s challenge is what to tell the voices in your head – the domain of darkness is real. Pastor preaches that Jesus conquered ALL of it on the cross. So: 1 – receive Christ Jesus the Lord, 2 – abound in thanksgiving, 3 – don’t get re-captured (by the domain of darkness). You need to tell the voices in your head that you are following Jesus. Be joyfully thankful for His Victory! Listen in this week, as we look at what to tell the voices in our head in the sermon series: Mature in Christ.
In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to train to mature in Christ and to read the entire book of Colossians each week to gain better understanding. The question he asks this week is: What do you joyfully give your life to? TV? Gamming? Social media? He preaches that as Christians, we are to give our lives to Jesus by doing Jesus’ work through joyful suffering. Jesus does not promise a comfortable life. Jesus: 1 – works through joyful suffering, 2 – gives eternal hope, 3 – gives energy for His work, 4 – is the goal. So what will you give your life to? Listen in this week, as we look at how to joyfully give our lives to Jesus in the sermon series: Mature in Christ.
In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to train to mature in Christ and to read the entire book of Colossians each week. In this Scripture passage, Paul writes to help people hold onto their faith. We are reminded that Jesus is God, seeable; Jesus is the Creator; and Jesus is the Reconciler. So we need to continue in the faith. Listen in this week, as we look at how our hope is our anchor in the sermon series: Mature in Christ.
One of our missionaries, Bill Jenkin III, is the guest speaker today. He introduces us to the apostle Paul from Acts 9. He teaches about Saul’s transformation to Paul and how the Lord used him in mighty ways. Bill gave 4 tips for reading scripture: 1- Read it like you’ve never read it before, 2 – Ask God to help you visualize, 3 – Ask God to help you understand it, and 4 – Ask God to help make application to our lives. Listen in this week, as Bill Jenkin III shares with us. Also a reminder to keep reading the book of Colossians.
In this series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to read the entire book of Colossians to gain better understanding. He uses a picture of a tree showing roots that represent our beliefs and the leaves represent the fruits of our behavior. The stronger roots/belief will results in more fruitful behavior. Pastor preaches that God: 1 – adopted us, 2 – delivered us, 3 – transferred us. So we should ask God to: 1 – adopt, deliver and transfer them, 2- to help them know what to do, 3 – to help them do it. Listen in this week as we learn about how beliefs and behaviors go together in spreading the Gospel.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “If you had 79 days to live, what would keep you from joy?” He reminds us that joy comes from the Lord. Take joy: 1- In God’s comfort, 2 – In the handful God gives and 3 – In godly friendship. So we should find joy in life, even though life is short. Take joy in Jesus! Listen in this week, as we look at joy in the sermon series: Living Life Backward.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “If you had 86 days to live, would knowing that God is King be a source of joy?” The Scripture reminds us to live […]
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “If you had 93 days to live, would you quit your job? Quit doing dishes? Quit learning? Do you find joy in the daily […]
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “If you only had 100 days to live, what do you want to accomplish? Problem to fix? Wound to heal? Person to help?” He […]
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “How would you live if you knew you only had 107 days to live?” He states we live better when we know there is […]
In this sermon, Brendon teaches that Christ’s resurrection is a sign that demands a response. We are to respond to Christ’s work: 1- in repentance, 2 – with faithful hope […]
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks us to finish this sentence: “I will tune my heart to God’s heart by…” Pastor asks, will you: 1- tell God why you are […]
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks us to ponder: “What is the Lord calling you to?” Is God calling you to: 1- turn from a specific evil? 2 – call […]
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks us to consider the question: “How will I remember the Lord?” How deep will you need to go before you come back to Christ? […]
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks us to consider the question: “How am I answering God’s call on my life?” He preaches about Jonah and how he ran the other […]
In this sermon, Brendon wraps us the Conquer sermon series with a message about the church in Laodicea. He teaches we must choose Christ’s riches because Christ can be trusted, […]
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks if you are feeling lonely, weary or feeling picked on? He reminds us that Jesus is in charge, not bullies. We conquer by holding […]
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches about the wake up call to the church in Sardis. He warns us to stay alert: 1- by waking up, 2 – by staying […]
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan instructs us to hold fast to Jesus’ truth & work. He preaches that Christ wants us to conquer: 1- Why? Because Jesus knows, 2 – […]
In this sermon, Brendon challenges the graduates and all of us to follow God into the future by trusting Him as our Lord and Savior, by being set apart and by being with His people. Listen in this week, as we learn to trust Christ more.
In this sermon, our guest speaker, Pastor Jack Miller teaches from the book of Haggai and asks “What do we need to hear from God today?” He teaches that we must make God a priority in our lives, pay attention to God’s correction and obey His Word. Listen in this week, as we learn about “A Stirring Up”.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan challenges us to conquer by rejecting lies for Jesus. He preaches that we must run the whole race and stay on course to earn the victory crown. We can conquer: 1- By rejecting lies, 2 – By turning toward Truth and 3 – Together. Listen in this week, as we look at the city of Pergamum in the Conquer sermon series.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches on the church in Smyrna and asks “which truth about Jesus will help you stay faithful?” He preaches that Smyrna was a faithful church but suffering. To help us be faithful, we need to remember: 1- He knows, 2 – He was tested by Satan, too and 3 – Who made the promises. Listen in this week, as we look at Smyrna in the series: Conquer the seven churches. 0 CommentsSort by
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches on the letter to the city of Ephasus, in which we are reminded of our first love: Christ. He teaches how to regain that love: 1- Remember, 2 – Repent and 3 – Do. The “homework” for this week is: Regain your first love. Listen in this week, as we look at the Ephasus in the Conquer sermon series.
In this sermon, our guest speaker and missionary, George Collins, taught on the relational aspects of outgoing ministry, using Paul as the example to follow. Paul showed acceptance like a brother, caring like a mother and offered advice like a father to the people he met. Listen in this week, to the message given by George Collins.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan challenges us to enlarge our picture of Jesus and get a bigger and better vision of Christ. He preaches that Jesus is the Living One so we should: 1- Hear Him, 2 – Keep His Word and 3 – Fear not. Listen in this week, as we look at the Revelation of Jesus Christ.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan preaches about how God gave us each other to help us through persecution, for kingdom work and for mutual encouragement He asks us to consider what our next step is in our partnership in kingdom work. Listen in this week, as we hear about making a choice to not be alone in doing Jesus’ work.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “what are you up against?” He preaches that God is Almighty so we should surrender control to Him for peace in the present, go free from sin with grace for the past and serve Him with purpose for the future. Listen in this week, as we look at the Revelation of Jesus Christ.
In this sermon, Brendon works to answer a question about why God doesn’t rid the world of struggles or make us into perfect people. Brendon teaches about Paul’s journey and the “thorns” he encountered in his life. He preaches that God is working in our weakness by giving us grace, finishing His work in us and covering us with His power. Listen in this week, as we hear how His grace is sufficient so we are to put our trust in Him.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan begins a new series on the book of Revelation and asks: will you run a good race in the race of life? How will you finish? God has revealed the future so we must Hear the words of Christ, Keep His Word and Share it aloud. Listen in this week, as we look at The Revelation of Jesus Christ.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan preaches about how Jesus said (life) storms are coming and we must be ready. Life storms are life events that can shake our faith, such as loss, temptations, or changes. We must turn to Jesus, do what He says and beware of easy/short cuts. Listen in this week, as we look at the Next Step of being ready.
Pastor Nathan asks us to consider this question: “Am I following Jesus in public and in private?” God will judge everyone, so we must ask ourselves: Am I following Jesus fully? What do my actions prove? What do my secrets prove?
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan preaches that Mathew 7:12, known as the golden rule, is God’s standard by which we are judged. So we should: 1 – Ask – what would I want? 2 – Ask – Am I manipulating? 3 – Do it – follow through. The “homework” for this week is (fill in each blank) “I will _(do)___ for _(who)___ because ___(why)____. Listen in this week, as we look at the Next Step of bearing fruit according to God’s standard.
In this sermon, Bill Jenkin III preaches about the power of the Gospel. He shares three basic facts about the Gospel, what the Gospel is and what the Gospel does. He challenges us to take the Gospel to a lost and dying world.
Pastor Nathan teaches that God gives good gifts so we should ask, seek and knock and then trust Him. We should keep praying about our struggles again and again. He knows what we need and He will give us good gifts when the time is right.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks “is your life pointed away from Jesus?” You should start with yourself (repent), then help others, with discretion. The “homework” for this week is to consider who is on your heart and pray for them.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan preaches how worry is useless and can take away our joy. Our Heavenly Father cares for us, so we should stop worrying, put Him first and glorify God. The “homework” for this week is to stop worrying about (something) and give it to God. Listen in this week, as we look at the Life Goal of not worrying.
In this sermon, Brendon teaches we can’t be fully focused on heaven if we are dabbling in sin. Christ calls us to focus on our eternal reward. A good practice is to pray The Lord’s Prayer daily. Listen in this week, as we look at the Life Goal of Treasures in Heaven.
Pastor Nathan teaches that fasting is a way to humble ourselves before the Lord. Fasting (as a spiritual exercise, not dieting) is like a spiritual shock to our faith and a way to see right-with-God-ness.
Pastor Nathan teaches that when we pray, we are seeking right-with-God-ness or alignment with God. The “homework” for this week is to secretly and personally pray The Lord’s Prayer.
To begin this new sermon series, Life Goals, Pastor Nathan asks what motivates you as a person? Is it approval from people? Is it an award? Is it fear? This passage instructs us to do acts of mercy in secret and our Heavenly Father will reward us. Listen in and work on the homework as suggested by secretly doing mercy.
In this sermon, Brendon teaches on how to love our enemies. Because God loves differently, so we must love differently. Listen in this week, as we look at a challenging passage on loving our enemies.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan explains what is true about God and how He can help us make decisions. God is with us to forgive sin, to free us from sin and to work His plan.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan preaches about how God is The Just Judge. We are challenged to overcome evil with good. Listen in to see how we can be Jesus-different when it comes to fighting evil.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks who do you trust and who trusts you? Because God is trustworthy, He wants us to be truthful. We should be trustworthy because we are different, because God is our witness, and because this is how we want to be treated. Listen in to see how we can be Jesus-different.
Pastor Nathan preaches that God is for your marriage so we need to protect and defend our marriages.
Pastor Michael Brown from Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries preached on Psalm 100. He taught that we need to be intentional about being grateful when things go our way and when they don’t. He also challenged us to always have an attitude of gratitude.
Pastor Nathan teaches that if we want to make a difference, we have to be Jesus-different. Jesus calls us to like salt and light. To help us be a light, […]
Pastor Nathan preaches on lust – it is painfully obvious that we need to stop sexually sinning because it leads to hell. We must go to Jesus and plead for […]
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan shares a message to help us see Jesus’ heart in reconciliation. He teaches that there is a cost to unresolved conflict, like anger, lack of […]
Pastor Nathan teaches that we are the light of the world by being “Jesus-different” and how we can change people’s lives for good by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Nathan teaches that to make a difference, you have to be different – “Jesus-different”
Brendon asks “What truth do you hold onto through a time of suffering?” Jesus is for your happiness through persecution and in eternity.
Pastor Nathan teaches that Jesus didn’t tell us to find peace – He tells us to make peace. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of […]
Pastor Nathan teaches about purity and how purity leads to freedom from sin and regrets. #Blessed
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan shares how a compassionate God shows us mercy and by following the Golden Rule we can share that same mercy with others. Listen in this […]
Pastor Nathan preaches about righteousness or “right – with – God – ness,” including what, why and how to seek “right-with-God-ness”.
Pastor Nathan teaches that Jesus is for your happiness, so mourn your sin and He will comfort you.
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan teaches how we can know that ultimately Christ wants us to be happy…on His terms.
Brendon gives a message about how having focused faith leads to decisive action and Christ-like living.
Pastor Nate preaches about how God saves by grace, so receive His grace, get to good work and tell someone.
Pastor Nathan continued teaching from the book of Titus, which is about living a consistent life and how deeds flow out of what you believe. He preached that God saved us, so do good work and avoid distractions.
Brendon teaches about how grace is unmerited favor from God and is the “why” we live our lives the way we do.
Pastor Nathan asks “Are you living an integrated life?” and preaches about how God desires Godliness.
Pastor Nathan starts a new series “Faith Works” from the book of Titus to help us align our faith with our works.
Kent Wallace taught on parenting on purpose and how we each have opportunity to invest in the next generation to carry the Gospel forward.
Dr. Timothy Warren preached from Genesis 22 and asked what do you do when God calls your name?
Pastor Nathan starts a new series “Wisdom Works” and teaches from Proverbs, which shows the contrast of folly and wisdom.
Pastor Nathan preaches on John 21 and poses three questions: 1 – What do you need to follow Jesus past? 2 – Who do you need to follow Jesus toward? 3 – What do you need to follow Jesus though?
Pastor Nathan preaches about doubts and how Jesus’ wounds answer our doubts and give us peace.
Pastor Nathan preaches a life-giving message from the Gospel of John about how Jesus died for our sins, rose from the dead and fulfilled Scripture (kept promises).
Kent Wallace taught on John’s message to us regarding Jesus’ crucifixion. “Tetelestai means it is finished”
Pastor Nathan preaches about how Jesus is The King who takes our place to give us life.
Pastor Nathan preaches about how Jesus laid down His life, according the the Father’s plan, to give us life.
Pastor Nathan preached on how Jesus prayed for unity and challenges us to pray for unity.
Guest speaker Ken Floyd preached on the parable of the fig tree not producing fruit and asked how’s your root system? Are you soaking in God’s Word to bear fruit?
Pastor Nathan starts a new sermon series “The Heart of Jesus” and explains that the goal is to see Jesus’ glory and to get to know Him better.
Pastor Nathan preaches about temptations. Jesus was tempted, He WON and He will help us, if we ask Him.
Pastor Nathan preaches that Jesus is the Son of God so we should: 1 – decide (or re-decide) to follow Jesus, 2 – receive baptism and 3 – learn to obey Him.
A new sermon series started: “Why Follow Jesus?” Brendon taught that we should follow Jesus because He is Mightier.
Pastor Nathan continues the series on Christmas gifts. He reminds us that He is King and we are not, so worship King Jesus.
Pastor Nathan preaches that Jesus is God with us. This means He offers forgiveness of sins, He gives power for mission and He gives eternal hope.
Pastor Nathan walks us through the genealogy of Jesus Christ. This fascinating reminder shows us who was part of Christ lineage and how great the “Providence” of God is.