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Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues part 2 of our series in the book of Acts called Worth the Resistance. This week, we take look at Acts 28:11-28 He is Worth the Resistance!
Matt VanSant continues part 2 of our series in the book of Acts called Worth the Resistance. This week, we take look at Acts 28:1-10 He is Worth the Resistance!
Pastor Judd Nelson continues part 2 of our series in the book of Acts called Worth the Resistance. This week, we take look at Acts 27:27-44 He is Worth the Resistance!
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues part 2 of our series in the book of Acts called Worth the Resistance. This week, we take look at Acts 27:1-26 He is Worth the Resistance!
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues part 2 of our series in the book of Acts called Worth the Resistance. This week, we take look at Acts 26:15-32 He is Worth the Resistance!
Pastor Judd Nelson continues part 2 of our series in the book of Acts called Worth the Resistance. This week, we take look at Acts 25:23-26:23 He is Worth the Resistance!
Aubrey Schneider continues part 2 of our series in the book of Acts called Worth the Resistance. This week, we take look at Acts 25:1-22. He is Worth the Resistance!
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues part 2 of our series in the book of Acts called Worth the Resistance. This week, we take look at Acts 24:1-27. He is Worth the Resistance!
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our series in the book of Acts called Worth the Resistance. This week, we take look at Acts 23:12-23:31. He is Worth the Resistance!
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our series in the book of Acts called Worth the Resistance. This week, we take look at Acts 22:22-23:11. He is Worth the Resistance!
We pause our Acts series titled Worth the Resistance to observe Pentecost Sunday. Pastor Andrew Schmidt takes us through Acts keying on Acts 2:1-21. You can listen to the sermon above, or you can subscribe to our Celebrators Podcast wherever you listen.
We pause our series in Acts titled Worth the Resistance to observe Ascension. Pastor Andrew Schmidt takes us through several Hebrews passages keying in on Hebrews 4:14-16.
Celebrate Church Elder Jeremy Cole continues our series in the book of Acts called Worth the Resistance. This week, we continue looking at Acts 21:37-22:21. He is Worth the Resistance!
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our series in the book of Acts called Worth the Resistance. This week, we dive into Acts 21:15-36. He is Worth the Resistance!
Pastor Judd Nelson continues our series in the book of Acts called Worth the Resistance. This week, we dive into Acts 21:1-15. He is Worth the Resistance!
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our series in the book of Acts called Worth the Resistance. This week, we dive into Acts 21:1-14. He is Worth the Resistance!
Pastor Andrew Schmidt sets up our new series in the book of Acts called Worth the Resistance. We start it off by summarizing Acts 1-20 (as we’ve covered over the last several years) to set up our study of chapters 21-28. He is Worth the Resistance!
Happy Easter! Ali Cranmer shares a spoken word and Pastor Andrew Schmidt brings a sermon out of Mark 16:1-8 as we celebrate Easter Sunday. This sermon is titled MARKed by the Resurrection and is the last in our series, "MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark".
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our series on our journey through the book of Mark called, “MARKed by Our Responses.” This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 15:25-47.
Aubrey Schneider continues our series on our journey through the book of Mark called, “MARKed by Our Responses.” This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 15:1-24.
Matt Van Sant continues our series in the book of Mark called, “MARKed by Our Responses.” This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 14:53-72
Pastor Andrew Schmidt starts a new series in our journey through the book of Mark called, “MARKed by Our Responses.” This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 14:32-52.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt starts a new series in our journey through the book of Mark called, “MARKed by Our Responses.” This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 14:12-31
Pastor Andrew Schmidt starts a new series in our journey through the book of Mark called, “MARKed by Our Responses.” This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 14:1-11
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues us on a series in our journey through the book of Mark called, “MARKed by Wisdom from Above.” This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 12:38-44
Pastor Judd Nelson continues us on a series in our journey through the book of Mark called, “MARKed by Wisdom from Above.” This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 12:35-37
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues us on a series in our journey through the book of Mark called, “MARKed by Wisdom from Above.” This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 12:28-34
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues us on a series in our journey through the book of Mark called, “MARKed by Wisdom from Above.” This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 12:18-27
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues us on a series in our journey through the book of Mark called, “MARKed by Wisdom from Above.” This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 12:13-17
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues us on a series in our journey through the book of Mark called, “MARKed by Wisdom from Above.” This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 11:27-12:12
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues us on a series in our journey through the book of Mark called, “MARKed by Wisdom from Above.” This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 11:13-26
Pastor Judd Nelson starts us off on a new series in our journey through the book of Mark called, “MARKed by Wisdom from Above.” This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 11:1-11. The sermon begins at 14:45.
Paster Andrew Schmidt continues a series called, “MARKed by What’s Coming”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 13:32-37
Paster Andrew Schmidt continues a series called, “MARKed by What’s Coming”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 13:14-31
Paster Andrew Schmidt continues a series called, “MARKed by What’s Coming”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 13:9-13
Paster Andrew Schmidt continues a series called, “MARKed by What’s Coming”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 13:1-8
Pastor Andrew Starts a new series called, “MARKed by What's Coming". This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 10:46-52
Pastor Samuel joins us for a series called, “MARKed by seeing clearly”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 10:32-45
Judd Nelson continues a series called, “MARKed by seeing clearly”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 10:1-12
Aubrey Schneider continues a series called, “MARKed by seeing clearly”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 10:1-12
Paster Andrew Schmidt continues a series called, “MARKed by seeing clearly”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 9:30-50
Paster Andrew Schmidt continues a series called, “MARKed by seeing clearly”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 9:14-29
Paster Andrew Schmidt continues a series called, “MARKed by seeing clearly”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 9:2-13
Paster Andrew Schmidt continues a series called, “MARKed by seeing clearly”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 8:31-9:1
Paster Andrew Schmidt continues a series called, “MARKed by seeing clearly”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 8:22-30
Paster Andrew Schmidt starts a series called, “MARKed by seeing clearly”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 8:1-21
Paster Andrew Schmidt continues a series called, “MARKed by Pictures and Power”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 7:24-37
Paster Andrew Schmidt continues a series called, “MARKed by Pictures and Power”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 7:1-23
Matt Van Sant continues a series called, “MARKed by Pictures and Power”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 6:45-56
Paster Andrew Schmidt continues a series called, “MARKed by Pictures and Power”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 6:30-44
Paster Andrew Schmidt continues a series called, “MARKed by Pictures and Power”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 6:14-29
Paster Andrew Schmidt continues a series called, “MARKed by Pictures and Power”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 6:1-13
Paster Andrew Schmidt continues a series called, “MARKed by Pictures and Power”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 5:21-5:43
Aubrey Schneider begins a series called, “MARKed by Pictures and Power”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 5:1-20
Pastor Judd Nelson begins a series called, “MARKed by Pictures and Power”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 4:35-41
Pastor Judd Nelson begins a series called, “MARKed by Pictures and Power”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 4:21-34
Matt Van Sant begins a series called, “MARKed by Pictures and Power”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 4:1-20
Pastor Judd Nelson begins the sermon by reading the Mark passage.
Aubrey Schneider continues a series called, “MARKed by Compassion & Conflict”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 3:20-35
Aubrey Schneider begins the sermon by reading the Mark passage.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a series called, “MARKed by Compassion & Conflict”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 3:7-19
Aubrey Schneider begins the sermon by reading the Mark passage.
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Guest Pastor Ali Cranmer joins us and continues a new series called, “MARKed by Compassion & Conflict”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 2:23-3:6
During her message, Ali uses a clip from The Chosen series. This may be muted during the playback of the sermon. This is from season 2, episode 6 of the series.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins the sermon by reading the Mark passage.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a sermon series called MARKed by Compassion and Conflict.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins a new series called, “MARKed by Compassion & Conflict”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 2:1-12
Watch and find sermon notes here.
Pastor Judd Nelson continues a sermon series called, “MARKed by Good News”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 1:40–45.
Watch and get resources here:
https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/markedbygoodnewsweek6
Watch and get sermon notes here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a new sermon series called, “MARKed by Good News”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 1:29-39. Aubrey Schneider begins this sermon by reading the passage from Mark.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a new sermon series called, “MARKed by Good News”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 1:21-28. Kodis Rawlings begins this sermon by reading the passage from Mark.
Find Sermon Notes here: https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/markedbygoodnewsweek4
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a new sermon series called, “MARKed by Good News”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark. This week’s passage centers on MARK 1:14-20. Ali Cranmer begins this sermon by reading the passage from Mark.
Resources:
All MARKed Resources
Lectio Davina Approach to Scripture PDF
Free Online Bible: BibleGateway
Free SmartPhone Bible App: YouVersion
MARKed Scripture Readings PDF
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a new sermon series called, “MARKed by Good News”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark, which began on April 20th. This week’s passage centers on Mark 1:1-13. Camille Schmidt begins this sermon by reading the scripture passage for this week.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins a new sermon series called, “MARKed by Good News”. This is part of our MARKed: A Year in the Gospel of Mark, which began on April 20th. This week’s passage centers on Mark 1:1.
There were two sermons on Easter Sunday, April 20th. The first service is available to watch here: https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/markedbygoodnewsweek1 . The second service sermon is the audio version you will on our podcast!
Pastor Andrew Schmidt concludes a sermon series (week 15) called, “The Call”. The Big Theme of this series centers on the call of committing to be a covenant community when the surrounding culture seeks to eliminate your identity as the people of God. This week’s passage centers on Nehemiah 13:1-31, with emphasis on the Call to Holiness.
https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/thecallweek15
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a sermon series (week 14) called, “The Call”. The Big Theme of this series centers on the call of committing to be a covenant community when the surrounding culture seeks to eliminate your identity as the people of God. This week’s passage centers on Nehemiah 11:1-12:47, with emphasis on the Call to Worship.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a sermon series (week 13) called, “The Call”. The Big Theme of this series centers on the call of committing to be a covenant community when the surrounding culture seeks to eliminate your identity as the people of God. This week’s passage centers on Nehemiah 10:1-39, with emphasis on the Call to Give.
Pastor Judd Nelson continues a sermon series (week 12) called, “The Call”. The Big Theme of this series centers on the call of committing to be a covenant community when the surrounding culture seeks to eliminate your identity as the people of God. This week’s passage centers on Nehemiah 9:1-37; Ezra 9:1-10:1, with emphasis on the Call to Confession.
Director of Ministry Aubrey Schneider continues a sermon series (week 11) called, “The Call”. The Big Theme of this series centers on the call of committing to be a covenant community when the surrounding culture seeks to eliminate your identity as the people of God. This week’s passage centers on Nehemiah 8:1-18, with emphasis on the Call to Celebration.
Watch the full service here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a sermon series (week 10) called, “The Call”. The Big Theme of this series centers on the call of committing to be a covenant community when the surrounding culture seeks to eliminate your identity as the people of God. This week’s passage centers on Nehemiah 8:1-18, with emphasis on the Call to Scripture and Celebration.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a sermon series (week 9) called, “The Call”. The Big Theme of this series centers on the call of committing to be a covenant community when the surrounding culture seeks to eliminate your identity as the people of God. This week’s passage centers on Nehemiah 8:1-18, with emphasis on the Call to Persevere
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a sermon series (week 8) called, “The Call”. The Big Theme of this series centers on the call of committing to be a covenant community when the surrounding culture seeks to eliminate your identity as the people of God. This week’s passages center on Nehemiah 5:1-19 and Zechariah 7-8:23, with emphasis on the Call to Justice.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a sermon series (week 7) called, “The Call”. The Big Theme of this series centers on the call of committing to be a covenant community when the surrounding culture seeks to eliminate your identity as the people of God. This week’s passages center on Nehemiah 4:1-23, with emphasis on the Call to Work and Protect.
You can listen to the sermon below, or you can subscribe to our Celebrators Podcast wherever you listen.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a sermon series (week 5) called, “The Call”. The Big Theme of this series centers on the call of committing to be a covenant community when the surrounding culture seeks to eliminate your identity as the people of God. This week’s passages center on Nehemiah 2:11-3:32, with emphasis on the Call to Rebuild.
Worship Ministry Leader Matt Van Sant continues a sermon series (week 5) called, “The Call”. The Big Theme of this series centers on the call of committing to be a covenant community when the surrounding culture seeks to eliminate your identity as the people of God. This week’s passages center on Nehemiah 1:1-2, with emphasis on the Call to Seek God.
Pastor Andrew continues a sermon series (week 4) called, “The Call”. The Big Theme of this series centers on the call of committing to be a covenant community when the surrounding culture seeks to eliminate your identity as the people of God. This week’s passages center on Ezra 7:1-8:36, with emphasis on the Call to renewal.
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Pastor Andrew continues a new sermon series (week 3) called, “The Call”. The Big Theme of this series centers on the call of committing to be a covenant community when the surrounding culture seeks to eliminate your identity as the people of God. This week’s passages center on Ezra 4:24-5:2; Haggai 1:1-2:9.
Watch here:
https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/thecallweek3
Pastor Andrew continues a new sermon series (week 2) called, “The Call”. The Big Theme of this series centers on the call of committing to be a covenant community when the surrounding culture seeks to eliminate your identity as the people of God. This week’s passages center on Ezra 3:1-13.
Watch the full service here.
Pastor Andrew begins a new sermon series called, “The Call”. The Big Theme of this series centers on the call of committing to be a covenant community when the surrounding culture seeks to eliminate your identity as the people of God. This week’s passages center on Ezra 1:1-6 and Ezra 2:67-70. As we are celebrating the 25th Anniversary as a church, In this sermon Pastor Andrew also talks with founding Pastor Gary Roozeboom about God’s call on his life and the beginning of Celebrate Church.
Watch this sermon and find notes here.
Pastor Andrew shares a Christmas Eve message with us. He touches on historical descriptions of Caesar Agustus, and compares them with the account of Jesus’ birth recorded in Luke. He encourages us to see that Jesus’ birth was (is) truly good news for all people.
Watch the service here: https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/christmaseve2024
Audio is taken from the 3:30pm Christmas Eve Service.
Pastor Judd Nelson concludes our Advent series “The Lord’s Servant”, which is part of our “Year of the Lord” focus for 2024. In this sermon series, we will hear about people like Mary who chose to be the Lord’s servant. We’ll ask ourselves, “Am I the Lord’s Servant”? These week we focus on Simeon and Anna as well.
Pastor Judd uses a rope as a visual timeline for this sermon. If you would like to watch this sermon as well as listen to it, you can find it here: https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/thelordsservantweek5
Pastor Andrew continues our Advent series “The Lord’s Servant”, which is part of our “Year of the Lord” focus for 2024. In this sermon series, we will hear about people like Mary who chose to be the Lord’s servant. We’ll ask ourselves, “Am I the Lord’s Servant”? These week we focus on Joseph as well.
Get sermon notes and video here.
Aubrey Schneider continues our Advent series “The Lord’s Servant”, which is part of our “Year of the Lord” focus for 2024. In this sermon series, we will hear about people like Mary who chose to be the Lord’s servant. We’ll ask ourselves, “Am I the Lord’s Servant”?
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our Advent series “The Lord’s Servant”, which is part of our “Year of the Lord” focus for 2024. In this sermon series, we will hear about people like Mary who chose to be the Lord’s servant. We’ll ask ourselves, “Am I the Lord’s Servant”?
Watch the sermon here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins our Advent series “The Lord’s Servant”, which is part of our “Year of the Lord” focus for 2024. In this sermon series, we will hear about people like Mary who chose to be the Lord’s servant. We’ll ask ourselves, “Am I the Lord’s Servant”? See notes from this Sunday’s message here.
Tim Brands, Founder and CEO of Many Hands for Haiti, shares with us about the work the organization is doing in Haiti even as unrest and violence are prevalent in the country. Building on Pastor Samuel’s message from the previous week, Tim continues teaching from Nehemiah. He asks us to “stay on the wall”, no matter what distractions, interruptions, or accusations come our way. During this service, we also encouraged people to give toward our Thanksgiving Offering which will be split between Uganda and Haiti. You can still donate to that cause through the end of the year here.
Bishop Samuel MacGeorge Kawalya, Founder of Bethel Community Outreach Ministries in Uganda, preaches the word as part of our Lord of the Nations series. Pastor Samuel encourages us that we are “Called to the Wall”, teaching from Nehemiah. Pastor Samuel reminded us that we are planted in this time and place for a purpose. His message was a powerful reminder that we are here for a reason, and that reason is the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
Pastor Judd Nelson continues our sermon series "The Lord of the Nations". See sermon notes or watch video here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins our new sermon series, “Lord of the Nations”.
Main points of this series are:
Jesus is the Lord of the Nations and He:
Rules over the nations
Brings salvation to the nations
Receives worship from the nations
Watch sermon here.
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Pastor Andrew Schmidt concludes a sermon series called, “The Word of the Lord”. The primary goal of this series is that we all would come to know God’s personal words for our lives through the practice of meditating on well known Bible passages. For week 7 the focus is on declaring scripture in song.
Camille Schmidt continues a sermon series called, “The Word of the Lord”. The primary goal of this series is that we all would come to know God’s personal words for our lives through the practice of meditating on well known Bible passages. For week 6 the focus is on an approach to scripture called Lectio Devina. Camille guides shares her personal experience with listening to God in this way, and leads us through a scripture and prayer using the Lectio Devina approach.
Find resource links and watch sermon or service here.
Pastor Andrew continues a sermon series called, “The Word of the Lord”. The primary goal of this series is that we all would come to know God’s personal words for our lives through the practice of meditating on well known Bible passages. For week 5 the focus is on the prophetic way in which God’s word speaks to us and through us. Ali Cranmer opens by leading us in a time of confession. Fran Vander Hart shares a scripture reading as the sermon begins.
Watch the full service here.
Pastor Andrew continues a sermon series called, “The Word of the Lord”. The primary goal of this series is that we all would come to know God’s personal words for our lives through the practice of meditating on well known Bible passages. For week 4 the focus is on the authority of Scripture. Pastor Judd opens by leading us in a time of confession. Terri Gotta shares a scripture reading as the sermon begins.
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Pastor Andrew continues a new series called, “The Word of the Lord”. The primary goal of this series is that we all would come to know God’s personal words for our lives through the practice of meditating on well known Bible passages. For week two the focus is The Gospel. Ali Cranmer opens with scripture meditation and confession. Geoff Wheelock shares a scripture reading and Andrew asks him questions related to his military service, and how that informs his views as he reads scripture.
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Pastor Andrew continues a new series called, “The Word of the Lord”. The primary goal of this series is that we all would come to know God’s personal words for our lives through the practice of meditating on well known Bible passages. For week two the focus is The Gospel. Camille Schmidt opens with scripture meditation and confession. Bob Bingham and Jared Lee Rietveld share scripture readings along with their thoughts as well!
Watch and get notes here.
Pastor Andrew begins a new series called, “The Word of the Lord”. The primary goal of this series is that we all would come to know God’s personal words for our lives through the practice of meditating on well known Bible passages. For week one the focus is The Law of the Lord. Aubrey Schneider opens with scripture meditation, and Issac Short shares a scripture reading as well.
Watch or find resources here.
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Pastor Andrew concludes our sermon series called “Lord of the Harvest”, which is part of our Year of the Lord theme in 2024. In this series we are encouraged to pray for the harvest, be a worker for the harvest, and support the work(ers) for the harvest.
Scot and Becki Dykstra join us this Sunday to share about their calling to be full time missionaries in Japan. Listen to their story and join us as we pray over them. Celebrate is committed to supporting their work for the next 5 years! Scot also teaches in our sermon series called “Lord of the Harvest”, which is part of our Year of the Lord theme in 2024. In this series we are encouraged to pray for the harvest, be a worker for the harvest, and support the work(ers) for the harvest.
Watch and learn more about the Dykstras here.
Guest Speaker Robert Leitheiser teaches in our sermon series called “Lord of the Harvest”, which is part of our Year of the Lord theme in 2024. Robert is Senior Church Advisor at World Vision USA and we were honored to have him share a message with us this Sunday! In this series we are encouraged to pray for the harvest, be a worker for the harvest, and support the work(ers) for the harvest.
Watch the sermon and service here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins a sermon series called “Lord of the Harvest”, which is part of our Year of the Lord theme in 2024. In this series we are encouraged to pray for the harvest, be a worker for the harvest, and support the work(ers) for the harvest.
Watch and find notes here.
Director of Ministry Aubrey Schneider continues a new sermon series called “Servants and the Lord”. In this sermon, Aubrey focuses on Luke 16:10-15 and Psalm 24:1. She asks us to consider the question, “Am I willing to lay everything I have before the Lord and give my life as an offering?”
Watch Sermon and find more here.
Pastor Judd Nelson kicks off a new sermon series called “Servants and the Lord” by inviting up a panel of those who served in Abaco this summer. Watch or read more here.
Watch the entire sermon and find notes here: https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/thelordsprayersweek5
Watch entire sermon and find notes here: https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/thelordsprayersweek4
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a sermon series as part of our Year of the Lord theme for 2024. This series is called, “The Lord’s Prayers” and it focuses on the prayers that Jesus prayed, with the traditional Lord’s Prayer as a base. During this series you’re encouraged to pray the Lord’s prayer every day!
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Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a new sermon series as part of our Year of the Lord theme for 2024. This series is called, “The Lord’s Prayers” and it focuses on the prayers that Jesus prayed, with the traditional Lord’s Prayer as a base. During this series you’re encouraged to pray the Lord’s prayer every day!
Watch first service and more here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins a new sermon series as part of our Year of the Lord theme for 2024. This series is called, “The Lord’s Prayers” and it focuses on the prayers that Jesus prayed, with the traditional Lord’s Prayer as a base. During this series you’re encouraged to pray the Lord’s prayer every day!
Watch first service here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt concludes the sermon series called “Lord of the Sabbath”, which continues our focus this year, “Year of the Lord”. This sermon series centers on the practice of Sabbath, and how God invites us into, and even commands us to, rest. In this message, Andrew summarizes the series and shows the patterns in scripture that reflect eternal truths.
Watch the first service here.
Pastor Judd Nelson continues a new sermon series called “Lord of the Sabbath”, which continues our focus this year, “Year of the Lord”. This sermon series centers on the practice of Sabbath, and how God invites us into, and even commands us to, rest. In this message, Judd focuses on the reasons why we don’t rest, and how we can lean into God’s gift of Sabbath.
You can watch the first service here: https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/lordofthesabbathweek6
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a new sermon series called “Lord of the Sabbath”, which continues our focus this year, “Year of the Lord”. This sermon series will center on the practice of Sabbath, and how God invites us into, and even commands us to, rest.
Watch and find notes here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a new sermon series called “Lord of the Sabbath”, which continues our focus this year, “Year of the Lord”. This sermon series will center on the practice of Sabbath, and how God invites us into, and even commands us to, rest.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins a new sermon series called “Lord of the Sabbath”, which continues our focus this year, “Year of the Lord”. This sermon series will center on the practice of Sabbath, and how God invites us into, and even commands us to, rest. This week Andrew focuses on Day, Time, and Rhythm in scripture addressing Sabbath. To watch the first service or find resources related to this sermon, you can go here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues this year’s theme of “The Year of the Lord”. In this Easter Sunday sermon, Andrew teaches about the meaning of “The Lord’s Day”, and begins to prepare us for a new sermon series called, “Lord of the Sabbath” which will begin next week. He points us to Jesus and encourages us to begin thinking about the kind of rest that God commands us to take. He emphasizes the importance of this being a command, not a request, and how we often do not take this command as the gift it truly is. The first sermon can be watched as video and references/resources can be found here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a sermon series called “Q&R”. This series focuses on the questions people asked and how Jesus responded to them. Rather than Question and Answer, Jesus would often respond in a way that caused the listener to think deeper, and in that that find answers being revealed. The first sermon can be watched as video here.
Pastor Judd Nelson continues a sermon series called “Q&R”. This series focuses on the questions people asked and how Jesus responded to them. Rather than Question and Answer, Jesus would often respond in a way that caused the listener to think deeper, and in that that find answers being revealed.
Watch first service here https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/qandrweek3
Aubrey Schneider continues a sermon series called “Q&R”. This series focuses on the questions people asked and how Jesus responded to them. Rather than Question and Answer, Jesus would often respond in a way that caused the listener to think deeper, and in that that find answers being revealed.
Worship Ministry Leader Matt Van Sant kicks off a sermon series called “Q&R”. This series focuses on the questions people asked and how Jesus responded to them. Rather than Question and Answer, Jesus would often respond in a way that caused the listener to think deeper, and in that that find answers being revealed.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt concludes a sermon series called “The Fear of the Lord”, which is part of our theme for this year, “Year of the Lord”. This sermon is from our second service. You and watch the first service sermon here.
This podcast has the audio from the second service on 2-18-24 (Andrew's sermon). To see video of the first service sermon given by Ali, you can go here.
Hospitality Pastor Ali Cranmer (first service) and Pastor Andrew Schmidt (second service) continue a sermon series called “The Fear of the Lord”, which is part of our theme for this year, “Year of the Lord”. Andrew and Ali used different scripture in each sermon.
Judd Nelson preaches a message in our Fear of the Lord series at the 10:30am Worship service on 2/11/24
Pastor Andrew's sermon from the first service can be viewed here: https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/fearofthelordweek4
This is the sermon from the second service (10:30am) on 1-28-24. To see the sermon from the first service, you can go here: https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/fearofthelordweek2
This audio is of Pastor Andrew's sermon during the 10:30am service on 1-21-24. To see the 9am service sermon, you can go here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins 2024 with a sermon focusing on Epiphany. On this day we are called to remember that Jesus came for ALL people.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt finishes 2023 with a sermon that calls us to look toward 2024 in such a way that makes Jesus Lord of our life. What does Lord mean to us today? What does it mean to call Jesus Lord? He covers this in this message!
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our Advent 2023 series “Get Ready!”. This series focuses on the life and ministry of John the Baptist and his role in preparing the way for Jesus. This week we focus on what it means to prepare the way for the Lord (GET READY!) by lovingly relating to others while also doing the right thing in a gracious way. We are encouraged to ask ourselves: How am I responding to the messengers God is sending me? How am I responding to the reality that He wants me to be His messenger?
More here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins our Advent 2023 series “Get Ready!”. This series focuses on the life and ministry of John the Baptist and his role in preparing the way for Jesus. This week we focus on what it means to prepare the way for the Lord (GET READY!) by being baptized, and the joy that comes with being immersed in the Holy Spirit. We are encouraged to consider how we can get ready in a personal way, by sharing the Good News, by being baptized/professing our faith and asking the Holy Spirit to fill us.
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Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins our Advent 2023 series “Get Ready!”. This series focuses on the life and ministry of John the Baptist and his role in preparing the way for Jesus. This week we focus on what it means to prepare the way for the Lord (GET READY!), and the hope of good news that God’s salvation is available to all. Repeated themes this week include calls to repentance and the peace that comes through the message of fire. We are encouraged to consider how we can get ready in a personal way, get ready to share the good news, and to get ready by fasting during Advent.
See more here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins our Advent 2023 series “Get Ready!”. This series focuses on the life and ministry of John the Baptist and his role in preparing the way for Jesus. This week we focus on what it means to prepare the way for the Lord (GET READY!), and the hope of good news that God’s salvation is available to all. We are encouraged to consider how we can get ready in a personal way, get ready to share the good news, and to get ready by fasting during Advent.
More here
Pastor Andrew Schmidt is back from sabbatical! He continues the sermon series called, “Jesus Story”. This series will take us through scripture with the help of The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. This children’s Bible tells the Story in a beautiful way for both children and adults. This week we read the story “Daniel and the Scary Sleepover” which covers the story of Daniel. Andrew teaches on this story and shows us how we can see Jesus’ life within it. As the Jesus Storybook Bible says, “every story whispers His name”, even from the very first book of the Bible.
More Here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt is back from sabbatical! He continues the sermon series called, “Jesus Story”. This series will take us through scripture with the help of The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. This children’s Bible tells the Story in a beautiful way for both children and adults. This week we read the story “The Teenie, Weenie, True King” which covers the story of David. Andrew teaches on this story and shows us how we can see Jesus’ life within it. As the Jesus Storybook Bible says, “every story whispers His name”, even from the very first book of the Bible.
More here.
Pastor Marty Schmidt joins us from The Bridge Church in Ottumwa. He continues the sermon series called, “Jesus Story”. This series will take us through scripture with the help of The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. This children’s Bible tells the Story in a beautiful way for both children and adults. This week we read the story “God’s Messenger”, which covers the story of Jonah. Marty teaches on this story and shows us how we can see Jesus’ life within it. As the Jesus Storybook Bible says, “every story whispers His name”, even from the very first book of the Bible.
More here.
Matt Van Sant continues the sermon series called, “Jesus Story”. This series will take us through scripture with the help of The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. This children’s Bible tells the Story in a beautiful way for both children and adults. This week we read the story “The Warrior Leader”, which covers the story of Joshua at Jericho. Matt teaches on this story and shows us how we can see Jesus’ life within it. As the Jesus Storybook Bible says, “every story whispers His name”, even from the very first book of the Bible.See more here:https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/thewarriorleader
https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/godtotherescueAli Cranmer continues the sermon series called, “Jesus Story”. This series will take us through scripture with the help of The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. This children’s Bible tells the Story in a beautiful way for both children and adults. This week we read the story “God to the Rescue”, which covers the story of Moses and the plagues of Egypt. Ali teaches on this story and shows us how we can see Jesus’ life within it. As the Jesus Storybook Bible says, “every story whispers His name”, even from the very first book of the Bible.
Ali Cranmer continues the sermon series called, “Jesus Story”. This series will take us through scripture with the help of The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. This children’s Bible tells the Story in a beautiful way for both children and adults. This week we read the story “The Forgiving Prince”, which covers the story of Joseph. Ali teaches on this story and shows us how we can see Jesus’ life within it. As the Jesus Storybook Bible says, “every story whispers His name”, even from the very first book of the Bible. Watch here: https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/theforgivingprince
Aubrey Schneider continues the sermon series called, “Jesus Story”. This series will take us through scripture with the help of The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. This children’s Bible tells the Story in a beautiful way for both children and adults. This week we read the story “The Girl No One Wanted”, which covers the story of Leah. Aubrey teaches on this story and shows us how we can see Jesus’ life within it. She focuses on how it feels to be “set aside”, and encourages us to see our situation differently. As the Jesus Storybook Bible says, “every story whispers His name”, even from the very first book of the Bible.See notes and more here.
Pastor Judd Nelson continues the sermon series called, “Jesus Story”. This series will take us through scripture with the help of The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. This children’s Bible tells the Story in a beautiful way for both children and adults. This week we read the story “The Present”, which covers the story of Abraham and Isaac. Judd teaches on this story and shows us how we can see Jesus’ life in the story. As the Jesus Storybook Bible says, “every story whispers His name”, even from the very first book of the Bible.https://www.celebratechurch.com/sermons/jesusstorythepresent
Pastor Judd Nelson continues the sermon series called, “Jesus Story”. This series will take us through scripture with the help of The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. This children’s Bible tells the Story in a beautiful way for both children and adults. This week we read the story “A New Beginning”, which covers the story of Noah and the Flood. Judd teaches on this story and shows us how we can see Jesus’ life in the story of the Ark. As the Jesus Storybook Bible says, “every story whispers His name”, even from the very first book of the Bible.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins a sermon series called, “Jesus Story”. This series will take us through scripture with the help of The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. This children’s Bible tells the Story in a beautiful way for both children and adults. This week we read the story “The Beginning: A Perfect Home”, which covers the story of creation found in Genesis. Andrew uses this story to teach on the Creation story and shows us how, as the Jesus Storybook Bible says, “every story whispers His name”, even from the very first book of the Bible.See Sermon Notes Here
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins a sermon series called, “Jesus Story”. This series will take us through scripture with the help of The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. This children’s Bible tells the Story in a beautiful way for both children and adults. This week we read the story “The Beginning: A Perfect Home”, which covers the story of creation found in Genesis. Andrew uses this story to teach on the Creation story and shows us how, as the Jesus Storybook Bible says, “every story whispers His name”, even from the very first book of the Bible.
Sermon from September 3, 2023:Pastor Andrew Schmidt concludes our sermon series at Celebrate called “Let’s Go”. This series is based on the book of Acts. The message is: LET'S GO strengthen and encourage people! This week’s focus is Acts 20:25-38 (Instructions to elders) .
Sermon from August 27, 2023Pastor Judd Nelson continues our sermon series at Celebrate called “Let’s Go”. This series is based on the book of Acts. The message is: LET'S GO strengthen and encourage people! This week’s focus is Acts 20:13-24 (raising of Eutychus) .
Sermon from August 20, 2023Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our sermon series at Celebrate called “Let’s Go”. This series is based on the book of Acts. The message is: LET'S GO strengthen and encourage people! This week’s focus is Acts 19:23-20:3 (riot & aftermath). See sermon notes and resources linked below.During this series, Andrew also highlights Baptism.
Sermon from August 13, 2023. Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our sermon series at Celebrate called “Let’s Go”. This series is based on the book of Acts. The message is: LET'S GO strengthen and encourage people! This week’s focus is Let’s Go: Drive out Evil Acts 19:13-22 (responses to idolatry). See sermon notes and resources linked below.This sermon series also highlights people who are going in our own communities. This week’s interview was with representatives of the Abaco Team. You can see this interview here.
Andrew Schmidt, Jennie Koenig, and Ali Cranmer talk about what they learned producing the Let's Go series and what they believe the invitation for Celebrate Church is as we conclude it.
With his military background and his love for Jesus, Ray Izon didn't hesitate when he heard Celebrate was sending a team to Abaco with Many Hands Impact. He deeply wanted to go and "put things back together". On the trip, Ray took care of his teammates. He credits his 11 and a half year career as a Navy Seal for this. When someone needs your help, you step in. In this interview, Ray shares about his history and about his experience as a Veteran. He dives into what it's like coming home from combat, how Veterans struggle when they return, and how we can help. Ray's interview is an inspiring MUST LISTEN.
Abaco TeamOn September 1, 2019, the Abaco Islands were directly hit by Category 5 Hurricane Dorian. The storm was catastrophic, with one full minute sustained winds of 185mph, gusts of up to 220mph, and a 23ft storm surge. Dorian was the strongest hurricane to hit the Bahamas in recorded history, destroying everything in its path.Today, the Island is still struggling to rebuild even 4 years later. In January, Many Hands Impact arrived on the scene. In June, a team from Celebrate Church traveled with Many Hands Impact to Abaco to help with the continued work in the area. While there, the team worked hard on a community building (and other projects), exceeding expectations and finding more ways to help than the crew had even planned. LET'S GO!In this podcast, you'll hear from three of the team: Mike Caulkins, Russ Schneider, and Becky Woodside. They share a small bit of their trip experience with us and encourage more Celebrators to come and help in Abaco the next time the trip is offered.You can watch both the Sunday teaser video and the full length interview video here: Abaco InterviewLinksMany Hands ImpactCelebrate’s Team Updates (Blogs while on the trip)
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our sermon series at Celebrate called “Let’s Go”. This series is based on the book of Acts. The message is: LET'S GO strengthen and encourage people! This week’s focus is Let’s Go: Supernaturally Acts 19:1-12 (Holy Spirit power). See sermon notes and resources linked below.This sermon series also highlights people who are going in our own communities. This week’s interview was with the Judd Nelson and Jamie Ball. You can see this interviewhere.
Jamie Ball and Judd Nelson: Knoxville Raceway CommunityWhen Sprint Car Racer Jamie Ball felt the nudge to give his life to Jesus, he ended up in Pastor Judd Nelson’s office. Jamie accepted Christ as his Savior that day in 2020, and since then has felt new purpose in his life.In this video podcast, Judd and Jamie share about their love for the sprint car racing and the community they call “family”. They share about how they both came to know Jesus, and how their faith has not changed their love for the sport, but has only increased it!Jamie also shares about his current project: On Track: A 30 Day Devotional for Racers by Racers, which is still in the production stage. (Check back for links when it’s finished!)This devotional will feature devotion pages from race car drivers, officials, car owners, chaplains, wives of drivers, and more. Judd and Jamie each have written in the devotional as well. Jamie’s dream is to get it into the hands of 10,000 people and created more volumes as the years go on. These devotionals will be free or free will donation.If you’d like to learn more about Jamie’s racing career, we encourage you to check out his website.Are you a race fan? If you’re interested in knowing more about Jesus, please contact us! Both Judd and Jamie would be happy to tell you about Jesus and help you find your way to relationship with Him. Email Judd directly at judd@celebratechurch.com or email the church office and we will get you connected: celebrate@celebratechurch.com.To listen on your favorite podcast channels, go to our Celebrate Church “Celebrators Podcast” page, or search on your preferred channel!
Guest Speaker Klayton Korver continues our sermon series at Celebrate called “Let’s Go”. This series is based on the book of Acts. The message is: LET'S GO strengthen and encourage people! This week’s focus is Acts 18:18-28.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our sermon series at Celebrate called “Let’s Go”. This series is based on the book of Acts. The message is: LET'S GO strengthen and encourage people! This week’s focus is Acts 18:1-17 (Paul in Corinth). This sermon series also highlights people who are going in our own communities. This week’s interview was with the Fopma family. You can see this interview here.
Daniel and Tiara Fopma share about their work with One Family One Purpose Disaster Relief. This video is the teaser for the full interview. For the last 9 years, Daniel and Tiara have supported this ministry. Each November, the organization builds an entire home for a family who was impacted by a natural disaster. The home is completely built in two weeks. Incredible! If you are interested in volunteering, contact us at celebrate@celebratechurch.com and we will connect you! Or visit onefamilyonepurpose.org
Ali Cranmer continues our sermon series at Celebrate called “Let’s Go”. This series is based on the book of Acts. The message is: LET'S GO strengthen and encourage people! This week’s focus is Acts 17:16-34 (Paul in Athens), and how we are called to move idols out of our life and give our attention to Jesus. See sermon notes and resources linked below.This sermon series also highlights people who are going in our own communities. This week’s interview was with Shelly Braley. You can see this interview here.
Shelly Braley: The Safe Place Support GroupNOTE: This interview contains discussion of suicide and mental illness. If you or a loved one have experienced thoughts of suicide, we encourage you to call the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988. You can also reach out to Celebrate@celebratechurch.com and we will be happy to connect you with Shelly's support group or a pastoral care pastor.In 2010, Shelly's youngest daughter, Kayla, began to show signs of severe depression. Shelly sought help for Kayla in any way she possibly could, but was consistently told there was no room available for Kayla to get treatment. On October 6, 2010, Kayla tragically took her own life. She was 17 years old.Kayla's death cut Shelly and her family to the core. They immediately sought help for their grief, but had to drive over an hour to attend a support group. After two years, Shelly began training through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to become an advocate for families who have endured the loss of a family member to suicide.Shelly started a support group called "The Safe Place" that meets the first Thursday of every month at Celebrate Church. She also became a board member for the Marion County Coalition for Suicide Prevention. In addition, Shelly advocates for policy change at the state and federal level. She is passionate about making help more readily available for people like Kayla.If you would like to support Shelly's work, she asks for prayer. She also invites you to participate in her fundraiser for AFSP, which is a bus trip she takes twice a year to different places around the country with her group "the Knoxville Rock n Rollers". She also encourages Celebrators to respond to the nudge inside of them when they are worried about a loved one, and call someone for help right away. If you or a loved one is struggling with thoughts of suicide, we encourage you to call the AFSP life-line: 988. For more information about "The Safe Place" support group, email us at celebrate@celebratechurch.com and we will be happy to connect you with Shelly.To listen on your favorite podcast channels, go to our Celebrate Church “Celebrators Podcast” page, or search on your preferred channel!LinksMarion County Coalition on Suicide PreventionAmerican Foundation for Suicide PreventionAFSP Iowa ChapterIf you would more information about The Safe Place support group or Shelly’s Rock-n-Rollers bus trip fundraisers, or If you have questions about today’s interview, email us at celebrate@celebratechurch.com and we will connect you.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our sermon series at Celebrate called “Let’s Go”. This series is based on the book of Acts. The message is: LET'S GO strengthen and encourage people! This week’s focus is Acts 17:1-15 (Thess/Bereans & Scripture), and how we are called to eagerly examine God’s word. See sermon notes and resources linked below.This sermon series also highlights people who are going in our own communities. This week’s interview was with the Bender family. You can see this interview here.Other Links:Sermon NotesLectio 365 App
The Bender Family Bender Bags ProjectMike and Chelsea Bender faced a difficult road when they were told the twin boys they were expecting, Aiden and Owen, were having complications. The identical twin boys were experiencing Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome. This meant that one baby was surrounded by too much fluid, while the other didn’t have enough. One baby was receiving too many nutrients, while the other baby was receiving too few. This complication meant that if the babies were not delivered, they would both pass away. At 27 weeks, Chelsea was rushed into the operating room and both babies were delivered by c-section and rushed to the Mercy Hospital NICU. The boys weighed in at 1lb 14oz (Owen), and 2lb 11oz (Aiden). The NICU became a second home for the Bender family for the next 80 days. Chelsea and Mike did their best to balance time at the hospital, at work, and with their 2 year old daughter, Emerson. Through the ups and downs of life in the NICU, Chelsea and Mike leaned into the Lord and relied on their friends and family, and even kind strangers, for prayer and support. They were overwhelmed by the kindness that was shown to them.While there, the Benders met many families who were sharing similar journeys. They rejoiced as babies reached the strength to go home, and they grieved when a child would pass away. It was very difficult to see families lose such hard fought battles. After Aiden and Owen were released from the hospital, Chelsea decided that she and her family would make it a priority to continue to support families who spend time at the NICU. Each year as the boys’ birthday approaches, the family collects items to put into gift bags. Things like lotion, gum, small snacks, special tag blankets, baby books, and more. Then, on the twins’ birthday, they go together to deliver 50 bags to Mercy NICU to be handed out as families are admitted. Mike and Chelsea also make it a priority to pray for the families, especially those who leave the hospital without their children. They also pray for the doctors, nurses, and other staff who fight daily for the lives of these children.Watch or listen to the full interview to hear them talk about their story, and the heart behind their Bender Bag Project.
Aubrey Schneider continues our sermon series at Celebrate called “Let’s Go”. This series is based on the book of Acts. The message is: LET'S GO strengthen and encourage people! This week’s focus is Acts 16:16-40 (Paul & Silas in Prison), and how we are called to go to Worshipfully as we encounter the world. See sermon notes and resources linked here.This sermon series also highlights people who are going in our own communities. This week’s interview was Jonah and Liv and their FCA Worship Night. You can see this interview here.
Jonah Schumacher and Olivia Anthony have spent their senior year of high school co-leading the Pleasantville chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). For their last event, they decided they wanted to plan an outdoor community worship service. With the support of their FCA sponsor Coach Mack Jorth, and the help of Pleasantville Youth Initiative, they shared the event around the community and social media inviting everyone in Pleasantville. When the day came, heavy rain changed their plans.The newly rebuilt Pleasantville Christian Church (having burned down in 2020), opened their doors to host the teens’ event. This was a beautiful moment for the entire community!The event was well attended by people from many different church backgrounds. Jonah and Olivia organized the entire event, asking our very own Matt Van Sant to help lead worship along with some of the Celebrate Worship team. Local youth group leader Mike Fust donated all of his sound equipment to be used for the event as well.The teens did an incredible job planning and preparing, but also preparing in prayer. God’s spirit was beautifully present.To watch the videos associated with this podcast, go here.
Matt Van Sant continues a new sermon series at Celebrate called “Let’s Go”. This series is based on the book of Acts. The message will be LET'S GO strengthen and encourage people! This week’s focus is Acts 16:11-15 (Lydia in Philippi), and how we are called to go to PLACES that need Jesus.During the sermon, Matt asks everyone to take a moment to discuss their favorite movies that they recommend to others.This sermon series also highlights people who are going in our own communities. This week’s interview was with Isaac Short and Justin Kingrey. You can see this interview here.
Sergeant Detective Isaac Short and Lieutenant Justin Kingrey have worked together at the Marion County Sheriff's Office for 8 years. Last year, Isaac and Justin answered God's call on their lives to start a Bible study for First Responders and their spouses. The First Responders Bible Study has attendees from the Marion County Sheriffs Office, Iowa State Patrol, Pella Police Department, Pella EMS, Sheriffs Office Reserves, Knoxville Fire and Rescue, and Jasper County EMS. Together with their wives Michelle Kingrey (MC Dispatch Supervisor) and Bailey Short, Justin and Isaac aim to share God’s love, offer community and support, and build up the marriages of the first responders in the group.If you are a first responder who would like to learn more about getting involved with the First Responders Bible Study, email us at celebrate@celebratechurch.com and we will connect you.We also encourage Celebrators to pray for the first responders and reach out to them, letting them know they are covered in prayer and support. Let’s go!You can watch the interview as well, right here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a new sermon series at Celebrate called “Let’s Go”. This series is based on the book of Acts. The message will be LET'S GO strengthen and encourage people! This week’s focus is Acts 16:6 -10 (Vision from Macedonia), and how we are called to go and HELP others.During the sermon, we watched a video that was brought to us by our Ukrainian brothers and sisters. It detailed how Celebrate’s support has impacted the refugees in Ukraine. We were all moved and grateful to see this video!This sermon series also highlights people who are going in our own communities. This week’s interview was with Jackie McLain. You can see her interview here.
Jackie shares about how she leads worship services at the memory care unit in Knoxville. She talks about her passion for the residents, why she cares so much about them, and how God is working with her to serve them. If you're interested in joining Jackie for a Sunday service or want to learn more about visiting, email us at celebrate@celebratechurch.com and we'll be happy to connect you.
You can watch the video and find links right here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins a new sermon series at Celebrate called “Let’s Go”. This series is based on the book of Acts. The message will be LET'S GO strengthen and encourage people! This week’s focus is from Acts 15:36 - 16:5 (Paul, Silas, Timothy), and how we are called to go and STRENGTHEN others.This sermon series also highlights people who are going in our own communities. This week’s interview was with Michael and Jacque Moats. You can see their interview here.
The MoatsLinksIF: Gathering: Interested in starting your own IF: Gathering women’s group? You can learn more about this ministry that Jacque mentions in the video here.Men’s Group: If you’re interested in learning more about Michael’s men’s group, email us at celebrate@celebratechurch.comMichael and Jacque share about their heart behind highlighting the ministries people are doing outside of Celebrate Church. They also share about some of their personal ministries! Below you’ll find the teaser we showed on Sunday morning, the full video episode, and the audio only version.To listen on your favorite podcast channels, go to our Celebrate Church “Celebrators Podcast” page, or search on your preferred channel!Visit CelebrateChurch.com to learn more about Celebrate Church!
Teaching Elder Jayson Henry finishes up the Kingdom Hospitality series at Celebrate Church.
Aubrey Schneider dives into the Kingdom Hospitality series. We learn from the Lord of Hosts, Jesus, and the day of Pentecost. Aubrey shares about how Jesus gave the disciples peace, purpose, and power.
Pastor Andrew dives into the Kingdom Hospitality series. We learn from the Lord of Hosts, Jesus, as teaches the parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37See sermon notes here.
Pastor Andrew dives into the Kingdom Hospitality series. We learn from the Lord of Hosts, Jesus, as teaches the parable of the banquet in Luke 14.
Pastoral Care Pastor Judd Nelson teaches in the Kingdom Hospitality series. We learn from the Lord of Hosts, Jesus, as He teaches about the banquet in Luke 14. During this message, Judd invites the congregation to write “WAIT” on their hand, an acronym for “What Am I Thinking”. This is to encourage us to think about how we think about others, and who we are inviting into our hospitality.
Director of Hospitality Ali Cranmer teaches in the Kingdom Hospitality series. We learn from the Lord of Hosts, Jesus, as He interacts with the woman at the well. During this message, Ali uses a video from The Chosen to help teach the message. The podcast will cut that section, and pick up as Ali interacts with the congregation. To watch the video she references, go here.
Pastor Andrew dives into the Kingdom Hospitality series. We learn from the Lord of Hosts, Jesus, as He feeds the 5000.
Pastor Andrew dives into the Kingdom Hospitality series. This week our focus is on loving, not analyzing. We learn from the Lord of Hosts, Jesus, as He encounters Mary and Martha, and as he interacts with a Pharisee named Simon as a woman washes His feet with her tears.
Pastor Andrew preaches an Easter Sunday message over John 21:1-22, challenging us to think about Jesus’ question to Peter, “Do you love me?”. This series begins a new sermon series, “Kingdom Hospitality”, which we will dive into fully next week.
Pastor Andrew continues the sermon series titled “Brokenness and Suffering”. In this series, Andrew focuses on how Jesus suffered for us. He then addresses an aspect of human sexuality, and the suffering and brokenness that comes with sexual immorality.
Pastor Andrew continues the sermon series titled “Brokenness and Suffering”. In this series, Andrew focuses on how Jesus suffered for us. He then addresses an aspect of human sexuality, and the suffering and brokenness that comes with sexual immorality.
Pastor Andrew continues the sermon series titled “Brokenness and Suffering”. In this series, Andrew focuses on how Jesus suffered for us. He then addresses an aspect of human sexuality, and the suffering and brokenness that comes with sexual immorality.
Pastor Andrew continues the sermon series titled “Brokenness and Suffering”. In this series, Andrew focuses on how Jesus suffered for us. He then addresses an aspect of human sexuality, and the suffering and brokenness that comes with sexual immorality. See the notes here for more.
Pastor Andrew continues the sermon series titled “Brokenness and Suffering”. In this series, Andrew focuses on how Jesus suffered for us. He then addresses an aspect of human sexuality, and the suffering and brokenness that comes with sexual immorality. This week, we are reminded that Jesus suffered by being abandoned. See the notes here for more.
Pastor Andrew begins a new sermon series titled “Brokenness and Suffering”. In this series, Andrew focuses on how Jesus suffered for us. He then addresses an aspect of human sexuality, and the suffering and brokenness that comes with sexual immorality. This week, we are reminded that Jesus suffered by being tempted with an easier way, but still chose day by day to journey to the cross for us. See the notes here for more.
Pastor Andrew concludes our sermon series called, “Practice Gathering”. This series focused on Acts 2:42: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” This week focused on prayer. Andrew encouraged the congregation to put the things they’ve learned over the last several weeks into practice. The congregation joined together in prayer during the service.
Matt Van Sant continues our sermon series called, “Practice Gathering”. This series focuses on Acts 2:42: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” This week focuses on prayer. Matt encourages us to focus on Jesus as the center of our lives and our gathering worship.
Pastor Judd Nelson continues a new sermon series called, “Practice Gathering”. This series focuses on Acts 2:42: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” This week focuses on how the early Christians in Acts devoted themselves to gathering together for the purpose of sharing meals with one another. Judd focuses on what it means to remember what God has done as we gather together and share in communion.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a new sermon series called, “Practice Gathering”. This series focuses on Acts 2:42: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” This week focuses on how the early Christians in Acts devoted themselves to gathering together for the purpose of sharing resources with one another. Watch sermon and read notes here.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a new sermon series called, “Practice Gathering”. This series focuses on Acts 2:42: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” This week focuses on how the early Christians in Acts devoted themselves to gathering together for the purpose of sharing life with one another. (See notes here)
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues a new sermon series called, “Practice Gathering”. This series focuses on Acts 2:42: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” This week focuses on how the early Christians in Acts devoted themselves to gathering together and listening to the Apostles teaching, with emphasis on The Scriptures.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins a new sermon series called, “Practice Gathering”. This series will focus on Acts 2:42: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” This week focuses on how the early Christians in Acts devoted themselves to gathering together and listening to the Apostles teaching.
Aubrey Schneider continues our Advent series, “Out of the Darkness…”. This series will carry us through Advent with a focus on what the prophet Isaiah wrote about the Messiah. This week’s focus is on PEACE. Scripture centers on Isaiah 11:1-10
Ali Cranmer continues our Advent series, “Out of the Darkness…”. This series will carry us through Advent with a focus on what the prophet Isaiah wrote about the Messiah. This week’s focus is on JOY. Scripture centers on Isaiah 35.
Pastor Judd Nelson continues our Advent series, “Out of the Darkness…”. This series will carry us through Advent with a focus on what the prophet Isaiah wrote about the Messiah. This week’s focus is on Isaiah 8:22-9:7
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins a new sermon series called “Out of the Darkness…”. This series will carry us through Advent with a focus on what the prophet Isaiah wrote about the Messiah. This week’s focus is on Isaiah 50:1-11
Pastor Andrew Schmidt concludes the sermon series, “People of Presence”. In this message, Pastor Andrew reviews the last several weeks of our Prayer Builders initiative.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues the sermon series, “People of Presence”. In this message, Celebrate Church Pastoral Care Pastor Judd Nelson shares about intercession. He focuses on global outreach and the power of prayer. Pastor Andrew emphasizes this point and encourages the church to pray specifically for our global outreach partners.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues the sermon series, “People of Presence”. In this message, Nicolas Lirio shares about intimacy with the Lord. He focuses on David’s bold approach to God’s presence. Pastor Andrew emphasizes this point and encourages the church to practice both confession and repentance as they approach the Lord.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues the sermon series, “People of Presence”. In this message, Doug Terpstra shares about the power of praying for others. Pastor Andrew emphasizes this point and encourages the church receive prayer from youth prayer ministers during the service.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues the sermon series, “People of Presence”. In this message, Ali Cranmer shares about imagination, and how important it is to imagine with God. Pastor Andrew emphasizes this point and encourages the church to invite God into our imagination. Ali finishes by leading us through a prayer called The Garden of The Heart Prayer.
In this message, Aubrey Schneider begins the sermon with a personal story about prayer intercession. She also shares some takeaways about blessing others. Jon Suntken follows with thoughts on Bamboo trees, and how this mirrors our need to keep praying. Andrew concludes the message with encouragement to pray without ceasing, and to see how God is answering prayers even when we can't see what He is doing.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues the sermon series, “People of Presence”. This week we focus on intimacy with God. Mike Moats shares with us about how nature is the place where he feels God’s presence most. Andrew continues with the series after, encouraging us to find intimacy with God as we serve others and also as we walk with Him in nature.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues the sermon series, “People of Presence”. This week we focus on intercession for the church as a whole body. Celebrate’s Elder Board shares scripture and prayer with us at the end of the message.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues the sermon series, “People of Presence”. We begin with Matt Van Sant, Celebrate’s Worship Ministries Leader, teaching on what it means to minister to the Lord.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues the sermon series, “People of Presence”. This week he focuses on Luke 5. In the second half of the sermon, Pastor Andrew interviews three leaders of ministries that Celebrate Church partners with. Jennie Koenig, with Pleasantville Youth Initiative, Larissa Van Donselaar, with The Well, and Bruce Crozier, with Crosswalk and Food Pantry.
As you watch or listen to this week’s message, keep in mind it involves space for prayer. We encourage you to participate from wherever you are at.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins a new sermon series called, “People of Presence”. Each week we will focus on either Intimacy with God, or Intercession on behalf of others. This week, Andrew is joined by Skip Jackson, who leads us into the sermon, and Camille Schmidt, who teaches on intimacy with God.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues his series "What Is God Doing", this time focusing on how God taught Moses, and demonstrated His glory.
Pastor Andrew continues the sermon series, "What Is God Doing?" focusing on how Moses went up into the presence of God.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches from Exodus 14. Emphasis on God's leading in Celebrate Church this next season.
Guest Speaker, Pastor Marty Schmidt teaches from Luke 13:1-8. Marty is Pastor at The Bridge Church in Ottumwa, IA.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt finishes our series "What's In Store" with a look at... disco? Listen to find out why!
Guest Speaker Pastor Steve Heerema from The Way Church in Newton, Iowa continues our series "What's In Store".
Pastor Judd Nelson teaches on Jesus words regarding judging others. In this podcast, you'll hear Judd referring to a large plank of wood that he is using as a prop.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our series called "What's In Store", this week focusing on serving others.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our series called "What's In Store"... this time focusing on prayer.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins our new sermon series, "...What's In Store", this week focusing on Jesus words in Matthew 6 about generosity and giving.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt finishes his sermon series "So you've heard" on Pentecost Sunday.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues the series "So You've Heard..." which challenges us to think about what Jesus has said vs. what our culture says about things like anger, oaths, etc. This week's focus is on oaths, or letting your yes be yes and your no be no.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues his series called "So You've Heard..." this time teaching on Jesus words about divorce.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our sermon series "So You've Heard..." where he dives into the topic of lustful thoughts, and how what Jesus says about lust differs from what we hear in our culture.
How does what you’ve heard about anger, goals, revenge, etc., match up to what Jesus said? Our new series, “So You’ve Heard”, will challenge you to verify if the ideas and attitudes you live by match with what Jesus says is best. This week, Pastor Andrew Schmidt focuses on anger, and how what we believe about it compares to what Jesus tells us to do.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt concludes his sermon series "An Honest Answer" by pointing us to Jesus as our hope for eternity!
Podcast listener note: Pastor Andrew shared this sermon in two parts, with a song between each part. To make it easier to listen to, we've cut the song out and you'll hear both parts one after the other. There is a 2 minute video you'll hear in the middle of the sermon that is a series of clips from treasure hunting movies.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our series on "An Honest Answer", focusing on why it's important that we point to Jesus even after death (at our funerals).
Our action step this week is to take some time thinking through our funeral services.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our series "An Honest Answer". Our action step for the series is to write a letter to a loved one. You can find a PDF below to help you!
Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins our new sermon series, "An Honest Answer", which challenges us to see life and death differently.
Psalm 90:12: "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
Action Steps: Write your own epitaph (a phrase on a gravestone) OR write your own obituary (1-2 paragraphs)
Pastor Andrew Schmidt leads us in a time of prayer and soaking in the presence of God. During this service, we spent time praying, receiving blessing, and praying for others.
If you're listening to the podcast or audio, we encourage you to spend time in prayer as you listen.
Our friend Klayton Korver, Impact Pastor at Third Church in Pella, shares a message with us in our Gathering to Go series!
Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on Acts 15:1-41, and also discusses Celebrate's relationship with the RCA.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches from Acts 14:21-28 as we continue our "Gathering to Go" series.
Teaching Elder and The Well CEO Jayson Henry teaches on the next chapter of our Gathering To Go Series!
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our series on Paul's journey through the book of Acts, encouraging us to take time to slow down and be with the Lord. Acts 13:1-12
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues our journey through Acts, following the trail of Paul.
Acts 11:19-30
Pastor Andrew Schmidt continues to follow the thread of Paul through the book of Acts.
Acts 9:19b-31
Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on Acts 9:1-19a. This series follows the thread of Paul throughout the book of Acts.
Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on how fasting can help us know the presence of Jesus and draw near to Him.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on how fasting has made an impact on his personal walk, and practical ways we can practice fasting in our lives as part of our faith journey.
Pastor Andrew Schmidt introduces a series called "Fast Forward". This series will focus on fasting as a practice and discipline in Scripture and how we can practice it today, too.
Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on how the heart of Christ is endlessly loving, and how God will go all the way to the end and into eternity to love us through everything.
Guest Speaker Pastor Marty Schmidt teaches on how we should never stop being in awe of how much God really loves us. He covers how we can measure the depth of someone's love for us by: It's cost, it's worthiness, It's benefits, and if it is given freely. Galatians 2:20: Who loved me and gave himself for me. Romans 5:8: God demonstrates his own love for us...
Pastor Marty Schmidt joins us from The Bridge Church in Ottumwa, IA
Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on how the heart of God is extravagantly merciful. Scripture focus is Jeremiah 31:20 and Ephesians 2:4
Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on Exodus 34:6 and Isaiah 55:8 in our "His Heart" series.
Guest Speaker Klayton Korver shares a powerful message with us about affliction. He teaches about how Christ is for us in the midst suffering, and how affliction prepares us to put down deep roots and be a comfort to others.
2 Corinthians 1:3; Lamentations 3:33
Pastor Judd Nelson teaches on how the Heart of Jesus is that of a Helpful Friend.
Scripture focus: Matthew 11:19 A friend of tax collectors and sinners. John 14:16 I will ask the Father and he will give you another advocate to help you.
Guest Speaker Jayson Henry teaches about how the heart of Jesus is Always For Us. Jayson is CEO at The Well https://thewelliowa.org Hebrews 7:25 He always lives to intercede for them. 1 John 2:1 We have an advocate with the Father.
Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on the heart of Christ in this "His Heart" series. This sermon leads into words of communion.
Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt preaches about how Jesus is able to Sympathize with us in our "His Heart" series. Scriptures: Hebrews 4:15 We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses Hebrews 5:2 He is able to deal gently
Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt preaches from Matthew 14:14; Hebrews 12:2 in our second week of the "His Heart" Series.
This message is the first in our series titled "His Heart", which focuses on the Heart of Jesus. Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt introduces the series in this sermon.
Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on the power of Blessing. This message is the introduction to a series of membership blessings, dedications, and baptisms. The podcast ends before these take place.
Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches from Matthew 5:1-10, specifically over the Beatitude: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Matthew 5:9
Guest speaker Pastor Samuel Kawalya shares about his ministry in Uganda and teaches a powerful message on Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God"
Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt begins by interviewing Pastor Samuel about the incredible work he does with Bethel Community Outreach Uganda.
Learn more about Bethel Community Outreach here: http://bethel.ug
Director of Discipleship Aubrey Schneider teaches on Matthew 5:7: Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Podcast listeners note: There is a 10 minute instrumental toward the end of the sermon. We encourage you to pray during that time.
Worship Ministry Leader Matt Van Sant teaches on Matthew 5:6, blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Guest Speaker Jeff Knouse, Youth Director at Sully First Reformed Church in Sully, Iowa, teaches on Matthew 5:5: Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Guest Speaker Pastor Bob Johnson teaches on Matthew 5:4: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Pastor Judd Nelson teaches on Matthew 5:3, challenging us to see our great need for God.
Director of Ministry Aubrey Schneider teaches on Herod Agrippa's demise in Acts 12:18-24, and how Pride may be living within us, too. *Note: If watching the video on Youtube, start at 17:32. We had some tech difficulties early in the service, but the video returns and the sermon begins at that time.
Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on being surprised by answered prayer, from Acts 12:11-17.
A note for podcast listeners: Toward the end of this sermon, there is an interactive portion that the congregation participated in that included writing down a prayer, bringing it to the front, and then going back up to take a prayer out and pray for another person. There are some music breaks in this podcast today. We encourage you to spend time in prayer as you listen!
Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches from Acts 10:9-23
The following video is used during the service: https://youtu.be/OaHV0kX7NrE?t=1706
Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on Acts 10:1-8, encouraging us to see and commit to two important points: 1) Pray 2) Give to those in need
If you're listening to the podcast, grab a notecard to write down two things at the end of the message.
Teaching Elder Jayson Henry shares from his personal story and teaches from Acts 8:26-40
Easter Sunday Living Alive Pastor Andrew Schmidt shares some of his personal story with Celebrate Church. If you're watching video, sermon begins at 19:27. If you're listening to the podcast, just hit play!
Judges 19-21 Pastor Andrew Schmidt concludes our You Be The Judge series over the book of Judges in this powerful message. If you're watching the video, start at 24 minutes in. If you're listening to the podcast, just hit play!
If you're watching video, the Sermon begins at about 16:16. If you're listening to audio, just push play! Lead Pastor Andrew Schmidt teaches on Judges 17-18