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This week Pastor Randy Ahlberg covers 10 chapters with a common thread. Paul’s life is compelled by God to reach others with the gospel and compelling enough that others are changed by it. His fearless and focused mission brought him all kinds of physical hardship, and yet Paul counts every moment worth it. Are we challenged to do the same?
Randy Discher continues our series with Acts 17. In this chapter we see Paul modeling habits that distinctively mark those who help people connect with Jesus. He is broken by the lostness of those around him, confident in the work of Jesus, and willing to show others the truth about God’s redemptive love for mankind.
This week Pastor Randy Discher reminds us that God calls all of us to be ministers of His gospel message. In order to be fruitful, we must be open to God’s calling in our lives, trust His leading even when it’s not comfortable, and remember that God will redeem what He allows, even when life is difficult.
Pastor Randy Discher returns with great insight from the Book of Acts as we continue our series in this New Testament book.
Encouragement is life-giving and some people seem to have a real knack for it. Pastor Sean McDowell shares an example of one man who was so encouraging to the Christians in the early church, people used it as his nickname!
Pastor Greg Atkins continues our series through the New Testament Book of Acts with the story of Cornelius in chapter 10.
We are going through the New Testament Book of Acts. Chapter 9 describes Paul's dramatic experience with the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus. Randy Ahlberg shares what happens when we are changed by encountering Jesus.
We are going through the New Testament Book of Acts and this weekend chapter 8 offers us a big challenge to live our life on mission for God. Randy Discher challenges us to live BIG this week!
Pastor Randy Ahlberg shares the story of Stephen, the first person in the New Testament to be killed for following Jesus as the Savior. In the early church, the cost was high but their love for God and each other spread like wild fire, because a love like that is contagious!
We learning that when Jesus gets a hold of our lives, it affects everything. When sin grabs a hold of us, it kills everything. God desires for us to live an abundant life, and to be fully connected with him, so we can help others connect with Jesus. Randy Discher continues this series with a special message from Acts 4 and 5.
We've been learning how the earliest Christians experienced such devotion and joyful community that others around them could tell they had been with Jesus. We're on chapter 4 of our summer series and Randy Ahlberg also has a fun update from his recent adventure in Dallas.
In this series, we're taking a chapter-by-chapter look at the Book of Acts in the New Testament and learning how the earliest followers of Jesus can help us today as we share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world. Pastor Randy Discher shares from Acts chapter 3 and the story of Peter healing a beggar.
In this series, we're taking a chapter-by-chapter look at the Book of Acts in the New Testament and learning how the earliest followers of Jesus can help us today as we share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world. Pastor Sean McDowell shares 4 vital signs of the early church and how we can become more devoted followers of Jesus.
The Book of Acts provides a great historical account of the early church. It's also full of incredible stories that remind us of the importance of the advancement of the gospel. In this series, we take a chapter-by-chapter look at the Book of Acts and be reminded of the believer's role to help share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world. Pastor Greg Atkins shares how the story of Pentecost is not only one of the most pivotal moments of the early church but has great meaning for us today.
The Book of Acts provides a great historical account of the early church. It's also full of incredible stories that remind us of the importance of the advancement of the gospel. In this series, we take a chapter-by-chapter look at the Book of Acts and be reminded of the believer's role to help share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world.
Fear and anxiety are so common that sometimes they can paralyze our faith. Pastor Randy Discher concludes our series called Freedom by sharing with us how we can experience freedom from our fears about the future.
In this message, we look at Roman 6 to be reminded of the freedom we were all meant to experience in life. Pastor Randy Discher continues our series called Freedom!
We all want to be free, but there are things in life that hold us in bondage: Things in our past, things in our present, and even things in our future. In this week, we focus on the promise of freedom we have in Jesus.
In this message, we focus our attention on the resurrection of Jesus and the way it changes EVERYTHING in life.
We conclude our series called The Lamb with a special Palm Sunday message. Pastor Randy Ahlberg shares about the intentional actions of Jesus as he entered into Jerusalem on the week of his crucifixion and resurrection.
In this message, Pastor Randy Discher remains in Revelation with a message from an intriguing passage with references to the reign of Jesus.
Pastor Randy Ahlberg continues our series called The Lamb with a message from Revelation 4 and 5. In this message, we enter the throne room of God and unpack some incredible references to Jesus.
Pastor Randy Discher talks about the moment when Jesus was referred to as "the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world."
Pastor Sean continues our series called The Lamb. We focus on the Day of Atonement and the significance of the scapegoat. What we see in the observance of the Day of Atonement in the Old Testament is paralleled by what Jesus did through his life, death, and resurrection, and it has great meaning for how we view his sacrifice.
Pastor Randy Discher continues our series called The Lamb. In this message, we talk about the importance of the Passover lamb.
Have you ever noticed that there are quite a few sheep in the Bible and that the role of these sheep is pretty important? There are also a few times where Jesus is referred to as “the Lamb.” There is something significant we need to understand about these references. In this series, we look at many of the Bible’s stories about sheep and the importance of the role Jesus plays at “the Lamb of God.”
When you hear that someone is rich, you're probably tempted to think about their possessions, bank accounts, income or investments. In all reality, we have a really narrow view of wealth. The Apostle Paul suggests, in the Book of 1 Timothy, that we should consider being rich in some other important ways.
We're headed into week three of the Be Rich series. Pastor Randy Discher helps us get practical as we take steps to honor God and others with our gifts, abilities, and finances.
In 1 Timothy 6, Paul provides instruction for the wealthy that will allow them "to take hold of the life that is truly life." Pastor Randy Discher continues the Be Rich series with a message highlighting four traps that easily ensnare the rich.
When you hear that someone is rich, you're probably tempted to think about their possessions, bank accounts, income or investments. In all reality, we have a really narrow view of wealth. The Apostle Paul suggests, in the Book of 1 Timothy, that we should consider being rich in some other important ways.
Pastor Randy Ahlberg shares some practical ways we can draw from the example of Jesus and take steps that lead us to a healthy soul.
Pastor Sean McDowell continues our series on soul care with a message about finding true satisfaction for our souls. In this message, we look at four ways we can pursue soul satisfaction.
For the last two weeks, we've heard about the importance of caring for our souls and making sure that they are established on the proper foundation. In this message, we learn about three lies that can disintegrate a healthy foundation for our souls. Pastor Randy Discher continues our series with a message on the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness (Luke 4:1-13).
Pastor Randy Discher reviews the makeup of the soul and highlights three key elements each and every one of us must pursue if we want to build and maintain holistic health.
We all have a soul, and the Bible tells us it's an essential part of who we are. But here is something we sometimes miss. Just as we care for the needs of our physical body, it is important to care for the needs of our soul. Pastor Randy Ahlberg begins our series called Soul Care.
In this message, we look at Matthew's account of the visit from the Magi. The Gospel of Matthew is the only biblical text that records this visit, and we look to understand the significance of this story. Pastor Randy Ahlberg continues our series called A Light in the Darkness.
The birth of Jesus came at a point in history when things were particularly dark. The Israelites were under the occupation of an empire, a tyrant ruled over them, and God had been silent for 400 years. In many ways, things looked bleak for God's people. Yet out of the darkness came a light in the form of a child. In this series, we look at how God is present even in the midst of darkness, and how Jesus enters into our circumstances to bring enduring hope.
In this message, Pastor Randy Discher talks about three reasons we should make a habit of giving thanks as we reflect on 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
Thanksgiving has become a bit of a forgotten holiday. It seems like the Christmas season starts earlier and earlier each year, which drowns out what we celebrate at the end of November. Coincidentally, an attribute linked to the Thanksgiving holiday has been lost as well. In this series, we look to foster hearts of gratitude as we approach the ins and outs of our daily living.
In this message, we hear about the importance of sharing stories of faith with those who don't know Jesus. We continue to talk about the BLESS Practices being an important way to love our neighbors and honor the greatest commandment.
Pastor Sean McDowell encourages us to bless others by Serving in Love. In this message, we look at Luke 5:17-26 and learn from the example of four men who do something incredible to bring their friend to Jesus.
Pastor Sean McDowell joins us this weekend to talk about how Eating Together provides opportunities for us to help people connect with Jesus. We look at how Jesus used shared meals to build relational bridges with unexpected people.
Pastor Randy Discher continues the BLESS Series with a message about how we help others connect with Jesus by listening with compassion. In this message, we look at Luke 18:31-43 and learn three things that will help us become better listeners.
The BLESS Practices are a series of practical ways you can begin to love and serve your neighbors, friends, co-workers, or relatives who don’t have a relationship with Jesus. This weekend we introduce the BLESS Practices with a message from Pastor Sean called Blessed to be a Blessing.
Pastor Randy Discher talks about the return of the lost son in Luke 15. In his message, Pastor Randy will highlight three life-changing discoveries that come by following Jesus.
For the last three weeks, we’ve followed the Parable of the Lost Son in Luke 15. We’ve watched as the youngest son in this story squanders his inheritance and begins to regret his poor decisions. This week we follow the son as he begins his journey home with the desire to be made one of his father’s hired servants. Pastor Randy Ahlberg shares about the true scandalousness of this story, which comes from someone you might not expect.
In this series, we're walking through the Parable of the Lost Son and highlighting deep longings that are only satisfied when people are connected to Jesus.
Framing up the next season of ministry at Constance, we begin a series called Helping People Connect with Jesus. In this series, Pastor Randy will share our new vision statement and encourage us as we continue to see God work in and through our church.
In this message, we look at how our lives transform as we live out our identity in Christ. We are joined once again by Pastor Greg Atkins who will bring the Identity series to a close.
In this message, we talk about three foundational truths that help shape the way we view ourselves. Pastor Greg Atkins joins us this weekend to continue our series on Identity.
In our world, it's all too easy to allow our identity to be shaped by the opinions of other people or by circumstances we've faced in the past. We talk about three ways we develop distorted views of ourselves as well as three steps we can take to see ourselves better. This weekend, Pastor Randy Ahlberg continues our series on identity.
All too often, we lose sight of the identity that we have as sons and daughters of God. We allow the brokenness of our world, painful relationships with others, or mistakes we've made to influence the way we see ourselves. We look to reclaim, or perhaps claim for the first time, the identity we have in Christ.
It’s easy to assume that someone who had a role in the crucifixion of Jesus would be unlikely to recognize his divinity, yet the Gospels record a fascinating phrase from an interesting character. Pastor Randy Discher returns to conclude the Meeting Jesus series. In this message, we visit Mark 15:33-39 and look at the faith of the centurion.
Jesus is one of the most misunderstood figures of all time. Look no further than a search on Google and you’ll realize that millions of opinions have been formed around who Jesus was and what he was about. Even during Jesus’s earthly ministry, people struggled to know who he was. Pastor Randy Ahlberg continues our series with a message about a defining moment of clarity for the disciples that helps us discover Jesus the Messiah.
Jesus regularly disturbed the social norms of his day by meeting with people who were generally despised. Of all these interactions throughout the Gospels, the one that could have been most audacious was his visit with Zacchaeus, the tax collector. Pastor Sean McDowell unpacks the significance of this meeting and share three steps that led to authentic life change in Zacchaeus.
Pastor Randy Ahlberg continues the Meeting Jesus series with a familiar story about Jesus and the disciples. In Mark 4:35-41, we find them on a boat in the middle of a storm. In the midst of the waves and wind, Jesus displays his power over creation.
In the Bible, many of the people who meet Jesus have unique encounters. We see Jesus as the one who teaches with authority, the one who forgives sin, the one who eats with sinners, the one who has command over creation, and much more. Just when we think we have Jesus figured out, he surprises us all over again. The same is true for us today. When we meet Jesus, we realize that he is so much more than we ever imagined. This weekend we look at a few biblical examples of how meeting Jesus can alter the way we see everything in life.
Not only do we conclude the Foundations series with a message about the importance of recognizing that salvation comes through Christ alone, we'll also have a special celebration between services to thank Pastor Aaron and Rachel for their years of leadership at Constance.
Pastor Randy Discher continues our series called Foundations with a message to help us understand the important role of faith in Christianity. You can prepare for this message by reading Romans 3:20-26 and Romans 4!
Out of writings from the Reformation came a set of beliefs that have had a profound influence on Christianity. These beliefs are called the Five Solas. Each sola represents a critical aspect of the doctrine of salvation. In this series, we’re looking at these FOUNDATIONS of our faith. Pastor Randy Discher gives us a message on the importance of grace.
We are bringing our series on the Lord's Prayer to a close. Pastor Randy Ahlberg talks about why there is a unique ending to some versions of the Lord's Prayer.
We're in week three of our series on the Lord's Prayer. Pastor Randy Discher highlights three requests we should consider as we pray. God loves to answer us when we ask for the things.
We learn about praying for God's kingdom to come on this earth as well as how we can be used as a part of God's kingdom-building work.
Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life. We all know that we should pray but at times feel like we don’t know what we’re doing. Even Jesus’ disciples had questions and asked him to teach them to pray. We look at the Lord’s Prayer and grow in our knowledge and practice of prayer.
Excuses. You've heard them and made them. They can seem harmless, you might even find them useful on occasion, but there are important reasons why you should put an end to your excuses. Pastor Randy Discher brings the I Quit series to a close with a message that gives three good reasons we should stop making excuses
Fear is something we've all experienced. Some of our fears are rational and others...not so much. We also know that our fears determine many of our decisions. Even our outlook on the world is altered when we view circumstances through fear. God doesn't want us to live in this kind of bondage. We can look to God in our effort to quit being afraid.
Pastor Randy Ahlberg shares about the dangers of comparison. We look at three passages on comparison and highlight how we can learn to be content in all circumstances.
Most of us were taught that we should never give up... but sometimes giving up is the best thing we could do. We're all tempted to adopted habits that hinder us from experiencing life the way God intended. These habits are destructive and rooted in sin. We all take on the title of "Quitters" and ask God to help us stop.
We bring our series on neighboring to a close and celebrate two members of our community get baptized. We also will worship with our choir and pray for our Easter services.
Pastor Sean McDowell continues our series on the Greatest Commandment. We look at five principles for Jesus followers that directly impact how we love our neighbors.
Pastor Randy Discher continues our series on neighboring with a message about the importance of building relationships. As a part of this message, we'll unveil a new and exciting resource to help us love our neighbors better.
Our lives are full. Most of us feel rushed or late at some point throughout the day. If we want to love our neighbors like we love ourselves, we need to approach life in a way that allows for "interruptions," like taking the time to build relationships. Pastor Randy Discher joins us to share a message that reminds us of the importance of prioritizing relationships with those nearest to us.
We are encouraged to build rhythms of generosity into our lives so that we will be prepared to selflessly love those around us.
Pastor Randy Discher shares a message about how we can increase our capacity to bless others. We spend our time looking at Luke 12:13-21.
We continue our series on generosity with a message from Luke 10:25-37. Pastor Randy Discher encourages us to care for others the way we care for ourselves.
Followers of Jesus have a unique responsibility. We are called to live with others in mind. Our world is in desperate need of believers who share their time, talent, and treasure. This kind of living has an impact on eternity. We strive to see and serve others as Jesus did.
When we first think about brokenness, we usually focus on pains that have been caused by others or on difficulties that come from circumstances outside of our control. But there is another kind of brokenness that we've all experienced. Self-inflicted wounds. Pastor Randy Ahlberg brings our series to a close with a message about how God works in the midst of the brokenness we've brought on ourselves.
We jump into 2 Corinthians 11 to learn from Paul's experience with the brokenness of our world. In his message, Pastor Randy Discher will share about three gifts that come to those who honor Christ in the midst of their weakness.
No amount of resolutions can fix all of the circumstances you'll face in 2018. Your year will undoubtedly face some brokenness. You'll experience it in your workplace, your neighborhood, and your family. It’s inescapable! We’ll look to scripture to discover how God wants to use brokenness and broken people to bring hope and peace to the world.
The birth of Jesus is one way we know God wants us to have abundant life. Jesus himself reminds us in John 10:10 that he came so that we "may have life, and have it to the full." We'll look at the shepherd's encounter with the angels and learn from the message they received about the birth of their Savior.
It's easy to quickly read the Christmas story and miss the intensity of all that transpires. Look no further than Mary's encounter with God's messenger to realize how difficult her life would become. The news Mary is given is not easy to digest and could very well lead her down a dangerous path, yet her response is one we should all learn from and appreciate. Pastor Sean McDowell looks at Mary's encounter.
This weekend, Pastor Randy Ahlberg will bring the Galatians series to a close with a message called "A Different Kind of Community." You can read Galatians 6 if you'd like to prepare for the message.
One way we know this is true is through lives that are being transformed by the gospel. We continue our series on Galatians as Pastor Sean McDowell shares message about the fruit of the Spirit.
Pastor Randy Ahlberg joins us as we dive into Galatians 5. Our time will be spent talking about how we express our freedom in Christ. An essential point in this text is found at the end of verse 6. "The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love."
Pastor Randy Discher shares from Galatians 3:1-29. This sternly-worded portion of Paul's letter highlights the misconception that righteousness can be earned without faith in Christ. We also have a special interview during this message.
In this message Pastor Randy Discher will talk about the unity believers have because of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Randy Discher continues our series in Galatians with a message about God's radical message of grace. Paul's life is an extraordinary example of just how radical God's grace is, and Paul used his story to share the gospel. We will share three pieces of evidence that the gospel is from God and that we are all uniquely positioned to share the good news of Jesus with our own stories.
From the start, Galatians is about the gospel. One thing Paul highlights in this letter is the important truth that we are dependent on Christ’s life, death, and resurrection for the justified state we experience before God. There is no standard we can keep or law we can follow that will get us to God without Jesus. Jesus sets us free from this vain pursuit so we can live a Spirit-empowered life.
In this message we'll be encouraged to devote ourselves to loving others the way God loves us. This type of transformation doesn't come easily. We'll ask God to help us identify ways we can grow to love more like Him.
This weekend, Pastor Randy continues the THIS IS US series with a message about how love makes our families better. This message carries special meaning as we celebrate Parent and Child Dedications.
Love is one of the defining characteristics in the life of any follower of Christ. In this series we’ll talk about the ways our lives are meant to reflect Christ’s love in our relationships, in our families, and in our world.
Pastor Randy Discher will shares about the direction of our church and the vision we have for the next season of ministry. We also hear about three key initiatives for our community in the next ministry year.
Our prayer is that this series has helped you recognize the many ways your faith is meant to shine in the midst of your daily life...even if life seems like it is less than perfect. This weekend, we bridge into Hebrews 12 and highlight a well-known passage. In his message, Pastor Randy Ahlberg shares four key points that will help us run the race of faith well.
Pastor Randy Ahlberg walks us through Hebrews 11:32-40. This portion of chapter 11 reminds us that faith faces many challenges and many victories. In the midst of the good and bad, how do we remain faithful?
We continue our series through Hebrews 11. We also encourage a number of individuals as they take the step of identifying with Christ through baptism.
Pastor Randy Discher shares about the importance of the application of blood in the Christian faith. The freedom we experience through Christ is available because of the blood he shed for us.
The story of Moses is familiar to most of us. In fact, his story is usually one of the first we learn as children. Pastor Randy Discher dives into Moses' portion of Hebrews 11 and highlights how each of us can experience the power of difference-making faith, similar to that which is found in the story of Moses.
Pastor Sean McDowell continues our series through Hebrews 11. In this weekend's message, Pastor Sean will encourage us to recognize the ways God wants to bless us and bless others through us.
This weekend, Pastor Randy Ahlberg will continue to highlight the faith of Abraham. The primary idea in this weekend's message is that resilient people are carried along in life by their awareness of God’s grand story.
Pastor Randy Discher returns to continue our series called What Faith Looks Like. We spend our time in Hebrews 11:8-19 and talk about the example of faith as seen in the life of Abraham.
The story of Noah and the Ark is an example of what faith looks like. In the face of ridicule, questions, and the unknown, Noah heeds the warning of God and spends years building a massive boat. Pastor Randy Ahlberg continues our series in Hebrews 11 with a message about how we can learn from Noah's example of faith.
Faith is often misunderstood. Too often we think of faith as only an internal act rather than a form of obedience that has an impact on the way we live. Hebrews 11 is filled with examples of men and women who put their faith into practice. In this series, we’ll look at their stories and consider how our lives can be defined, inwardly and outwardly, by faith.
Those who follow Christ are equipped to bless the lives of others. To close our series on the Holy Spirit, Pastor Randy Ahlberg will share about the importance of knowing and using the gifts God has given you for the sake of loving others.
This weekend Pastor Randy Ahlberg shares about how the Holy Spirit is meant to saturate the life of the believer.
In week 2 of our series on the Holy Spirit, Pastor Randy Discher encourages us to ask for more of the Spirit's presence and power in our lives. The texts for this message are John 7:37-39 and Luke 11:9-13.
Do you want to experience the power and presence of God? In this new series, we’ll look to the Bible to discover the exhilaration of daily encounters with the Holy Spirit.
Intentional actions are critical to our spiritual growth. If we don't choose to invest in our faith, or in the faith of the next generation, we can't expect to see much change. Pastor Randy Discher continues our series about the importance of intergenerational relationships and faith with a message about how we can make decisions that will help us develop spiritually.
This weekend we're starting a new series called Generations. Our faith comes with the special responsibility to pass on a godly heritage to the next generation. In this series we’ll talk about the ways God calls us to invest in one another to create a legacy of faith.
Pastor Sean McDowell joins us to bring the Clarity series to a close with a message called "What if Christian living isn't what you think it is?" Perhaps you have preconceived ideas about what it means to live as a Christian. We'll look to scripture to find clarity on what it means to live and grow as followers of Christ.
Pastor Randy Discher will continue the Clarity series with a message called “What if becoming a Christian isn’t what you think it is?” In this message, we’ll talk about the uniqueness of the Christian faith and how the Bible helps us understand how a person comes to salvation in Jesus Christ.
Google “Who is God” and you’ll get a lot of results with a lot of different answers. You’ll get the same kind of variety if you were to search “What is Christianity.” With so many opinions and so many voices, the clarity we have on these subjects can get a bit hazy. Our understanding of God and Christianity impact the way we live on a daily basis...but how do we know that we clearly understand who God is and what it means to be a Christian? In this 3-part series, we’ll compare some of the prevailing misconceptions about our faith to what is found in the Bible.
The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are central to Christianity. In his death, Jesus took our sins upon himself and displayed the depth of his love for us. In his resurrection, we see God’s power over sin, death, and every other enemy in life.
What we do with the time, talents, and treasures we have on earth matters if we claim to know and love God. It is tempting to use those things to build up our own "little kingdoms" and neglect the purpose God calls us to. Pastor Randy Discher continues our series through Daniel with a message about the importance of keeping our focus on the lasting impact we can make by surrendering our lives to God's desires.
Pride is something we all know intimately. While it can be easy to point out in others, it is something that can often reveal itself in each of our lives. Pastor Randy Discher walks us through Daniel 4 and highlights the importance of humility for the follower of Christ.
Pastor Sean McDowell continues our series through the Book of Daniel with a message about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. In this message, Pastor Sean highlights three ways we should respond when met with trying circumstances.
Daniel was no stranger to difficult situations. Even in the midst of incredible hardship his faith in God never wavered. In this message, Pastor Randy Discher shares four wise ways we can respond when we face difficult circumstances.
Your introduction to Daniel was likely a story about a man who is thrown into a den of lions. This amazing Old Testament moment gives us a small glimpse into the life of an extraordinary man who chose to stand firm on his beliefs rather than conform to the world around him. In this series we’ll look beyond the lion’s den to learn from seven traits found in Daniel’s life.
Pastor Randy Discher concludes the Unleashed series with a message called The Power of Progress. In this message, we'll unpack Mark 12:41-44 and be encouraged to answer three questions that will help us grow in the area of generosity.
Over 80 years ago, the Evangelical Free Church of America began working in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Over time, small ministries turned into full-blown movements and now the good news of Christ is reaching millions of people across the country. Constance has a strong history of partnership with the Free Church in Congo. In this weekend’s message, Pastor Randy Discher will talk about the power of partnership and how God uses these relationships to transform lives.
Pastor Randy Discher continues our series on generosity with a message titled The Power of Passing It On. In this message we learn that there is great freedom when we choose to live as people who give instead of keep.
Have your finances ever felt like shackles? Once the bills are paid and the rest of the essentials are purchased, do you feel like you have limited financial freedom...or any freedom at all? You’ve probably been there at some point. In this series, we’ll talk about ways to unleash the power of our finances and take steps toward living generously. This series accompanies the 2017 Global Awareness Partnership.
This weekend, Pastor Randy Ahlberg concludes the Dark Places series. In this message, we talk about different coping mechanisms that can positively impact our battle with various forms of depression. We’ also encourage a number of families during parent and child dedications.
Pastor Randy Discher continues our series on the topic of depression with a message that highlights a particularly dark time in the life of the prophet Elijah. In this sermon, Pastor Randy will share four actions that can contribute to our health when we find ourselves in dark places.
Depression is quickly becoming one of the most prevalent health issues in our society. In this message Pastor Randy Ahlberg helps us answer the question, "Where is God in the dark places?"
The new year gives each of us a chance to reflect as well as a chance to look ahead. No matter how good or bad 2016 was, we’ll hold out hope that 2017 will be filled with something better. In this message, Pastor Greg Atkins helps us look at our celebrations and challenges from a new perspective. No matter what 2017 holds, we can say it was a year when we saw God move in our lives.
Pastor Randy Ahlberg concludes our series called The Imperfect Christmas with a message about what the genealogy of Jesus tells us as recorded in Matthew 1. There are a number of unique individuals found in this family tree, and that reveals something of incredible significance to us.
In week two of our series The (IM)Perfect Christmas, Pastor Randy Discher highlights three ways we can prepare for Christmas this year.
Every year people work to create the perfect Christmas. The decorations need to be excellent...the right gifts need to be purchased at the right price...the family gathering needs to be free of conflict and awkward moments. It’s almost like Christmas will be a failure if someone or something is disappointing. But when we look at the first Christmas, we find that God works through imperfections to deliver what we need most.
We conclude the You Asked For It 2 series with a topic that is foundational to our faith. In this message Pastor Randy Ahlberg shares about the linchpin belief that Jesus was divine and born of a virgin mother.
Pastor Randy Discher continues the You Asked For It 2 series with a message that answers the question, “Why is sex a big deal?” In this message Pastor Randy will highlight God’s desires for intimacy as revealed through 1 Corinthians 6:12-20.
This weekend we have the privilege of hearing from Pastor Hanna Massad. Pastor Hanna helps nearly 1,000 Iraqi Christian refugee families in Jordan (4,000 individuals) along with many Syrian refugees who have escaped ISIS territory. In this message Pastor Hanna shares about the persecuted church and how God is moving in the midst of great suffering in the Middle East.
Pastor Randy Discher continues the You Asked For It 2 series with a timely message about how Christians should participate in our society. In this message we spend a good amount of time talking about participation in our election process.
Last year we collected hundreds of your questions about Christianity and the Bible. We weren’t able to answer them all so we’re revisiting the YOU ASKED FOR IT series to answer a few more of your questions. In our first week Pastor Randy Ahlberg shares a message about angels, demons, and the spiritual world.
In week 5 of The Settlers series Pastor Randy Discher talks about the importance of not settling for less than the purpose we have as Christ followers. When we make the decision to follow Christ we are immediately invited to live with great purpose.
Pastor Randy Ahlberg brings The Settlers series to a close with a message about how we settle for something less than lives of worship. In this message we highlight the false narrative that worship is something we do when we feel like it.
Pastor Randy Discher continues The Settlers series this weekend with a message about how we’ve settled for less than what God desires from our prayers. We spend out time in Matthew 6:5-15 and Luke 11:1-13 in this message.
One of the great things we often see in Christian community is when individuals are transformed from a state of brokenness and selfishness to a state of wholeness and selflessness. This weekend we’ll talk about the temptation to settle for less than the transformation God offers us.
In week two of our series called The Settlers Pastor Randy Discher shares a message about how we settle for less than the gospel. We also celebrate Parent and Child Dedications.
We all have a tendency to settle for less than the best. Just think about how often we've settled for fast food because it’s cheap, we’re hungry, and it’s fast. The same thing happens with our faith. At times we settle for less than the best that Christianity offers us. In this message we look at how we often settle for less than community.
The launch of fall programming at Constance is just around the corner. This weekend Pastor Randy Discher shares about the vision of our church and the vision we have for the next season of ministry. In this message we dig into Luke 15 and hear about something very close to God's heart.
This weekend Pastor Randy Ahlberg concludes our series. In this message we look at the biblical comparison between Jesus and Jonah.
We’re in week four of our series Jonah and the God Who Pursues. Pastor Sean McDowell’s message focuses on how we can develop a heart of compassion for those around us by looking at God’s pursuit of Jonah and Nineveh.
One thing clearly evident in Jonah's story is that God provides second chances. Jonah wasn't perfect but God still chose to use him for the sake of Ninevah. We are like Jonah. We're not perfect but God still uses us to impact those around us.
Pastor Randy Discher continues our series on Jonah with a message focused on Jonah chapter 2, which is his prayer from the belly of the great fish.
When you hear the name Jonah you probably think of a guy who has a run-in with a big fish, but Jonah’s story tells us so much more. God never gives up His pursuit of this runaway. Our story is similar to Jonah’s. There are lots of reasons we run from God but He never gives up the chase to get us back.
Pastor Sean McDowell closes out this series with a message about the parable of the bags of gold. We all have "gold" that should be used for God's purposes. In this message we identify what gold we have and take steps toward using it for Kingdom purposes.
Pastor Sean McDowell shares about three kinds of soil and the impact they have on growth. This parable highlights the correlation between the condition of your life and your spiritual growth.
The stories Jesus told are some of the best known stories in the world. This weekend we dig into another parable with Pastor Randy Ahlberg to discover how these short stories convey big ideas about our faith.
Pastor Sean McDowell continues our series on the parables of Jesus with a message about pursuing a life a prayer.
Jesus told a lot of stories. Most of the time those stories came in the form of parables. These parables have a way of revealing big ideas that Christ followers should live by. This weekend we started a new series called Parables: Short Stories • Big Ideas, and we’ll look at five of those stories to help us learn more about how our faith can grow.
What happens after death? What will believers experience? To conclude the Facing the Inevitable series, Pastor Randy Discher shares a message about three hope-filled things that happen to followers of Christ when they die.
Pastor Randy Discher continues our series called Facing the Inevitable with a message about how we can make the most of the time we have in this world. We also commission our middle school students for their mission trip to Fargo in this service.
Few things in the world instill fear as much as death. A lot of people don’t even feel comfortable talking about the subject. But death is something that we will all inevitably face. There is no running from it…no hiding from it…we all experience it. In this series we’ll talk honestly about death and see how we can face it confidently because of Christ.
Pastor Randy Discher brings our series on family to a close with a message about how we can continue to invest in the next generation of Christ followers. As a part of this message, we hear first hand from a few parents about their experiences raising their children to know and love Jesus.
Pastor Randy Ahlberg joins us for week 4 of our series You Drive Me Crazy: The Ideals and Ordeals of Family Life. In this message, we learn about the importance of investing in our families for the sake of the faith of future generations.
Last weekend we were reminded that conflict is a regular part of life. This weekend Pastor Randy Discher highlights the importance of learning to reconcile. There are three not-so-easy steps we need to take to restore our relationships.
Every family deals with conflict. In this weekend's message, Pastor Randy Discher continues the You Make Me Crazy: The Ideals and Ordeals of Family Life sermon series with a message about how we can overcome family conflict.
Pastor Sean McDowell begins a new series on the ideals and ordeals of family life and we stand with a number of families who are dedicating their children to the Lord.
Pastor Randy Discher brings the Happy? series to a close with a message about the importance of contentment. The world consistently tries to tell us that we aren't content. Paul shares that we can be content, regardless of our circumstances.
Happiness and peace are related in many ways. Pastor Randy Discher continues the Happy? series with a message about how we can experience God's peace through four practices revealed in Philippians 4.
At times, our past can hinder us from experiencing joy. Whether you’ve done something you regret or have been hurt by the actions or words of someone else, our past can significantly impact life in the present.
Joy is a trait that should set Christians apart from the rest of the world. In this weekend’s message, Pastor Randy highlights three decisions believers can make that will show our world the joy we have as followers of Christ.
Have you ever wished you could be happier? So often the pursuit of happiness comes up short. Is it even possible to be truly happy this world where things fall apart and don’t go your way? In this series, we’ll look to scripture to learn how joy and happiness intersect with the lives of those who follow Christ.
The news of Jesus’ resurrection was meant to be shared. In this weekend’s message, Pastor Sean McDowell encourages us to see ourselves as people who can be used by God to reach others with the hope of the gospel, no matter what faults or shortcomings we think will get in the way.
The news of Jesus' resurrection was meant to be shared. In this message, Pastor Randy Discher encourages us to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, not just with words, but also by the way we live.
Pastor Randy Discher brings the 2016 Global Awareness Partnership and the Louder than Words series to a close with a message about how we are called to love with action.
To continue the Louder than Words series, Pastor Sean McDowell shares about the importance of seeing others as God sees them. God cares about those who are often overlooked, and in this message we delve into John 9 to see how we should respond to the needs of those around us.
This weekend we began a new series called Louder Than Words. Christians talk a good talk. But when our claims about loving others and caring for the needs of the poor are backed up with action, we begin to make a statement that is so much louder than all the words we could ever say.
Pastor Randy Discher brings the Live Deeply series to a close with a message about how we can be sure of our salvation.
This weekend Pastor Sean McDowell talks about how we can have a heart that loves what God loves.
Over and over again in 1 John we are told to love one another. If we're honest with ourselves, most of us would say we don't need another sermon about love because we're pretty good at it. But the type of love John is talking about is different that what we understand love to be.
Pastor Sean McDowell continues our journey through the Book of 1 John with a message called Deeper Hope.
This weekend we continue our series in 1 John with a message from Pastor Randy about the main thing we need to know to receive the promise of eternal life.
Pastor Randy Discher continues our series on the Book of 1 John with a message about three internal desires and what they reveal to us about our relationship with Christ.
To accompany the start of the New Year, we're starting a brand new series of messages this weekend called Live Deeply: Lessons from 1 John. 1 John is full of basics about the Christian faith that help us live deep and meaningful lives. In this series, as we walk through the Book of 1 John, we’ll talk about true doctrine, obedient living, and fervent devotion.
To wrap up 2015, Pastor Sean McDowell shares a message about God's call for us to remember what he has done for us. Pastor Randy Discher also reviews the year with us and helps us remember all that God has done in and through our community in 2015.
To wrap up the All I Want for Christmas series, Pastor Sean McDowell shares a message about our great need for a Messiah. Jesus was hardly the Messiah the Jewish people were looking for during the time of a brutal occupation by the Romans, but He was exactly what they needed. What about us? How might we misunderstand what Jesus should be in our lives?
Pastor Randy Discher continues the All I Want for Christmas series with a message about the gift of love. Who doesn't want to love and be loved? In this message we hear about how we are loved in the most extravagant way and are called to love similarly.
Pastor Randy Discher continues the All I Want for Christmas series with a message about the gift of faith. We all live by faith in something. Some place their faith in money. Others place their faith in power. In this message, we'll look at three practices that can help us live by faith in God.
There are a lot of things we could want for Christmas. But what are the things that we really need. Better yet, what are the things God wants for us? In today's message, Pastor Randy Ahlberg shares about something that every person on the face of the planet wants and needs.
To bring the You Asked For It series to a close, Pastor Randy Discher answers the question “What is heaven like?” Society has painted a picture of heaven that doesn’t always align with what we’re told in the Bible, so in this message we hear more about what our future home is truly like.
This weekend, Pastor Randy Discher continues the You Asked For It series by answering the question "Are Christians too judgmental?" The answer to this question will impact the way you view every relationship you have.
In some way, shape, or form, suffering has touched us all. If we're honest, suffering is hard to deal with. Even for the mature follower of Christ, suffering has a way of shaking our core beliefs. In this weekend's message, Pastor Randy Ahlberg shares about how we can view the suffering experienced in this world.
This weekend, Pastor Randy Discher answers the question “Is Christianity the only way?” Whether you've asked this question or not, it is critical to understand the biblical basis for the exclusivity of Christianity.
The results are in! We've collected hundreds of questions about Christianity and the Bible that you want the answers to. Five questions rose to the top of the list. In this week's message, Pastor Randy Discher tackles the question, "Is the Bible trustworthy?"
Pastor Sean McDowell brings the Purpose for the Daily Grind series to a close with a message titled "When Life Becomes All About Work."
Work and faith are two things that many people try to segregate. In fact, many workplaces try to establish environments where the two will never meet. Pastor Randy Discher continues the Purpose for the Daily Grind series with a message about how we should shift our thinking when it comes to the integration of work and faith.
Pastor Randy Discher continues our series on work with a message about how our work, no matter what we do, can be used to advance God's kingdom and contribute to the good of humankind.
We continue the Purpose for the Daily Grind series with a message about how our daily grind can be made into something extraordinary when we allow Christ to be a part of all that we do. We also have the privilege of dedicating a number of families to the Lord.
Pastor Randy Discher begins a new series called Purpose for the Daily Grind. The day in and day out grind of life causes each of us to evaluate the significance of what we do. In this series, no matter what your daily grind looks like, you'll find immense purpose given to you by God that can help shape your approach to life.
Pastor Randy Discher returns from his summer sabbatical to share about three distinct areas of ministry that enable us to participate in God's vision for our community. We're also joined in worship by the UNWSP orchestra.
To bring the Closer series to a close, David Brickner, the Executive Director of Jews for Jesus shares a message about God's forever family. We also hear from David about the continued ministry of Jews for Jesus.
The gospel includes more than just minimal entrance requirements for getting into heaven. The good news of Christ gives us the opportunity to do all of life differently. When we do everything in the name of Jesus, it turns an ordinary day into an extraordinary day. In this message, Pastor Sean McDowell helps us recognize how to journey through life in Jesus' name.
This weekend, Pastor Randy Ahlberg helped us continue the Closer series with a message about the importance of spiritual disciplines. We also took a moment in our services to recognize a special milestone within the our Awana program.
Pastor Randy Ahlberg continues the Closer series with a message about how we can experience the presence of God by investing time in our relationship with Him. We also celebrate with 5 members of our community who take the next step in their journey with Christ and declare their faith through baptism.
Scripture calls us to draw near to God, and much of our lives are spent in pursuit of knowing Him and experiencing His presence. But far too often we feel as though He is in the heavens and very distant from our everyday circumstances. In today's message, Pastor Sean McDowell shares about four indicators that help us recognize God's presence.
This weekend, Pastor Randy Ahlberg brings our series to a close with a message about how we can survive being overwhelmed by life itself. Let's face it...life can be overwhelming. Work, family, school, sports, finances, health problems, even figuring out what we're doing for dinner can be overwhelming. In this message we find wisdom on how we can keep going when it feels like we have nothing left to give.
To continue The Overwhelmed Survival Guide series, Pastor Sean McDowell shares a message about something we all have experience with. . .Temptation. Matthew 4:1-11 tells us about Jesus' ability to overcome temptation. Of course Jesus can overcome temptation...but how can we? In this message, we'll look in depth at temptation and reflect on four observations from scripture that will help us defeat the temptation we face.
To kick off our new series, Pastor Sean McDowell shares a message about how God provides for us when we're overwhelmed by fear. In those instances, we need to learn to lean into God rather than turning our backs to run away.
Pastor Sean McDowell brings the Games series to a close with a message on how we can increase our faith. This topic is relevant to all of us because we should always be discovering a greater dependence and faith in God's desires for our life.
Pastor Randy Ahlberg continues the Games series with a message about the desire we often have to build our own kingdoms. At times we forget that our allegiance is to the Kingdom of Heaven and not the kingdom of this world. We also have a little fun with an in-service poll.
Pastor Sean McDowell continues the Games series with a message about how we can build our lives wisely. Our lives are the direct result of the decisions we make. Each and every one of us will benefit from the ability to make wise choices. In this message we learn to take steps toward being wise followers of Christ by looking at wisdom from the Book of Proverbs.
Do you have a smart phone? If you do, what do you do with it when you've got extra time on your hands? Do you listen to music, browse Facebook, or read the latest news? It would be safe to say that many of you play a game or two. In our new family-friendly series called Games: Level Up at Life, we're going to look at how four popular apps can help teach us about what it means to live for God.
To bring the House Rules series to a close, Pastor Randy Ahlberg shares with us about how we are called to teach and admonish one another. We also learn about a new resource our community can use to prepare for each weekend service.
God has called his people to look out for one another. One particular way that we are expected to accomplish this is through acts of service. This weekend, Pastor Sean McDowell with expound on the idea that the lives of Christ followers should be defined by service to others.
Pastor Sean McDowell continues the House Rules series with a message highlighting God's desire that we accept one another as Christ has accepted us. We also take a moment to celebrate our graduating high school students and commission them for the next season of life.
This weekend, Pastor Sean McDowell continues the House Rules series with a message about our responsibility to pray for one another. If we truly believe that prayer changes things, we should be more intentional about our prayers for each other.
Pastor Randy Discher continues the House Rules series with a message highlighting God's desire for his followers to be devoted to one another. We'll look at Paul's words to the Roman church from Romans 12:9-10 and reflect on how each of us can be even more devoted to God's people.
This weekend, Pastor Randy introduces our new series called "House Rules." In this series, we'll look at God's desires for the Church and learn how the followers of Christ can truly look out for each other. Today's message highlights scriptures call for us to love one another.
We've arrived at the end of the Freedom series. This weekend, Pastor Randy Discher highlights a person that many of us have a hard time forgiving. Ourselves. We all have made mistakes, many of which haunt us, and we need to learn how to bring closure to the miscues of the past.
At some point in life we will experience the breakdown of a relationship. Forgiveness plays a crucial role in our ability to rebuild broken trust between those we've harmed or been harmed by. This weekend, Pastor Sean McDowell helps us see how reconciliation is possible.
Pastor Randy Discher continues our series on forgiveness with a message about how our inability to forgive can lead to bitterness and sin. Thankfully, we can live in freedom when we learn how to forgive and discourage bitterness towards others from taking root in our lives.
We've all experienced wrong, done wrong, and felt the guilt of being in the wrong, which means we should all be experts in forgiveness. Unfortunately, we aren't. Our inability to forgive one another, and even forgive ourselves, can make us feel like we're in chains. How could we ever forgive just as Christ has forgiven us?
To close our series, How to be Truly Rich, Pastor Sean shares a message about the importance of taking risks as a follower of Christ. The men who cut a hole in a roof to get a man to Jesus took a big risk with their actions. We too need should take similar risks to introduce people to Christ.
It is exhilarating knowing that your money can have eternal value when leveraged for God's glory. This long-term view of wealth helps us recognize ways that God is calling us to impact our world with the gospel. This weekend, Pastor Randy Discher continues the How to be Truly Rich series by highlighting how we can make a lasting impact through the ministry of our global partners.
Most of us have experienced anxiety and fear because of our finances. Those insecure feelings occur when we put our trust in the wrong place. If we want to be truly rich, we need to recognize God as the source of all our resources and use them in ways that will honor Him.
Pastor Sean McDowell continues the How to be Truly Rich series this weekend, with a message about how our lives can be made rich through our actions. This richness can be recognized in three areas of our lives that Pastor Sean highlights in his message.
This weekend, Pastor Randy Discher starts a new series called How to be Truly Rich. Are you rich? The average American earns $47,440 in one year, putting us in the richest 0.36% of the world. But when you look at your life, our society and your surroundings might make you think otherwise. Maybe being rich isn't just about money?
We've arrived at the conclusion of the Let It Go series. This weekend, Pastor Randy Discher will walk us through the last chapter of Colossians and encourage us to consider the impact of our words.
Pastor Randy Discher continues the Let It Go series with a message about loving difficult people. When we look at Colossians 3, we begin to see a picture of what God wants for our relationships. This weekend, we'll dig into this passage and learn more about God's desires for how we love others.
Pastor Sean McDowell continues our series on Colossians with a message about how our lives can reflect who we are in Christ. Through Christ we can transform from the "Old Self," which is mired by sin and brokenness, and can be made new.
This week Pastor Sean McDowell continued our series from the book of Colossians. While walking through Colossians 1:24-2:7, we learn about specific misbeliefs concerning our spiritual maturity.
This week Pastor Randy continued our series from the book of Colossians. We learn about the importance of keeping Christ at the center of all things.
Pastor Randy Discher continues our series from the book of Colossians called Let It Go. In this message we learn to evaluate our faith through the lenses of Christ's supremacy. He is the image of the invisible God. He is the firstborn over all creation. He is the head of the Church. He is reconciler.
This weekend, Pastor Randy Discher begins our new series on the book of Colossians. In this message, we catch a glimpse of Paul's excitement for this young church and learn that even in the midst of hardship, we have a reason to celebrate.
Pastor Randy Discher takes us to the book of Nehemiah to look at the story of the rebuilding of the temple wall. Just like Nehemiah, we must recognize and remain true to the unique opportunities God gives each of us. What opportunity does God want you to seize in 2015?
As the month of December comes to a close, our dreams for the new year begin to form. But until we ask ourself a certain question, our hopes and dreams won't mean anything. Today, Pastor Sean reveals that question and helps us prepare for the coming year.
Pastor Randy Discher continues the Carols series with a message on the story of O Come All Ye Faithful. We'll look into the story of Christ's birth from Luke 2 and discover the meaning behind one of the most well known Christmas Carols.
Have you ever heard Christmas referred to as the "Season of Peace?" How could anyone find the Christmas season peaceful? Our schedules at this time of year aren't peaceful. Our relationships can get thrown into turmoil. The world around us doesn't exhibit peace either. In this sermon, Pastor Randy Discher talks about how close we are to peace in this season.
Pastor Randy Discher continues our Carols series by sharing the story behind Joy To The World. We look at the the song's unique connection to Psalm 98, reflect on why we sing this song during the Christmas season, and consider why we should sing it at any time of the year.
This weekend, Pastor Mike Howard began a new series called Carols: Finding Meaning in Your Christmas Playlist. In this message, Pastor Mike will share from the book of Isaiah and highlight a great and wonderful hope found in O Come, O Come Emmanuel.
What steps have you taken to refuel your empty tank? Have you started to prune unnecessary events from your busy calendar? Are you guarding the time that you've set aside for God? Are you being more intentional with the relationships that leave you drained? This weekend, Pastor Randy closes the ReFueled series and helps us take steps toward health and balance.
This weekend, Pastor Sean McDowell continues the ReFueled series by talking about refreshment for those who've lost their energy. We'll jump into a familiar passage of scripture (Psalm 23) and learn four ways that we can be refreshed by the Good Shepherd.
We all have relationships and if we want them flourish, they will require attention and energy. But how often have your relationships been the source of your exhaustion? In this message Pastor Sean McDowell shares about how we can build soul satisfying relationships.
We live fast paced lives and our schedules tend to be full. What does this mean? In many cases, it means we do a poor job of taking care of ourselves holistically. This weekend, Pastor Randy will remind us of our need for the Sabbath. There is a reason that God created the Sabbath and also a reason why we should obey his command to keep it holy.
Pastor Randy Discher begins a series of messages on how we can refuel our lives when we feel like we have no energy. Many of us have vain pursuits that leave us drained. God redefines our purpose in a way that ultimately brings us life and energy.
To close the Label Maker series, Pastor Randy Discher talks about a label that God has called all of his people to wear. We're called to be priests. This label gives our lives meaning even when we feel like we may not have much to offer.
All of us have earned the label of "sinner." Thankfully, we have a God who didn't allow that label to define us. This weekend, Pastor Sean McDowell highlights the access that we have to have to be labeled "ALIVE" through the work of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Randy continues the Label Maker series with a message about how our past doesn't have to define us. Scripture says that "if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" Have hope! You can live in freedom from the labels of the past.
The world may say a lot of things about you. In their eyes you can be inadequate, broken, unloved, and shameful. But God sees you differently than the world does. The labels He gives you are the ones that define who you are. God says that you matter, you have worth, and you have purpose.
To bring our series to a close, Dr. Jean Dorlus, a Haitian church leader, helps us recognize just how close God's heart is to those in poverty. We were also joined in worship by the University of Northwestern - Saint Paul Orchestra.
The problems we face can cause us to question God's goodness. But what if God doesn't want us to gauge his goodness merely by the circumstance we encounter? God's wants us to find our satisfaction in who he is and the promise he has made to work things for our good.
Pastor Randy Discher begins a new series this weekend called God Cares About. In this message we look at The Parable of the Lost Son and find an incredible picture of how deep our Heavenly Father's love is for us.
Pastor Mike Howard brings our series to a close with a message on how Jesus displays the greatest example of humility. We'll learn that the only way we can truly display humility is if we've allowed Jesus to reign at the center of our lives.
Pastor Randy Discher continues our series on the wisdom of Proverbs with a message about controlling our anger. In this message, we're given five practices that can help us reign in our aggressive and harmful responses to the anger we feel.
Pastor Randy Ahlberg continues our series on ways to apply God's wisdom to our daily experiences with a message about our speech. The source of foul, angry, or bitter speech is the heart, and unless we deal with our heart problem we'll continue to struggle with our speech.
Pastor Randy Discher starts our new series on wisdom and the book of Proverbs with a message about how "the fear of the Lord" leads to wisdom. We also celebrated the great work of our Savior in the lives of 11 people who chose to be baptized.
Pastor Randy brings the Toxic series to a close with a message about how the company we choose has an impact on our lives. No matter what the status of your current relationships, positive or toxic, we must always be vigilant of how those around us will affect our health.
Fears have a way of slowly draining the life from us. Just think about how your fears have hindered you from living a full and vibrant life. Fears also have a way of making us less dependent on God. It's time to address the toxic fears we all face.
Pastor Sean McDowell begins a new series about how we can identify and remove toxic dangers from our lives. One thing in life that can be extremely dangerous is toxic religion. Pastor Sean highlights what can make religion toxic in this message.
Life presents us with situations where we feel like the odds of success or change are insurmountable. You may be in the midst of a circumstance where hope seems far from near. Thankfully, we serve a God who is able to do more than we could ever ask or imagine. Never give up!
We serve an all-powerful God who is able to do more than we could ever imagine. Why is it, though, that we question whether the improbable is possible? Do you have a family member who doesn't know Christ? Do you believe that their life can change? They're never too far!
Far too often we succumb to the belief that we can't really have an impact on the world around us. In reality, Jesus has charged us with the responsibility of loving and changing the world around us. To close our series, Pastor Randy encourages us to #bethedifference in our world.
Much of the Apostle Paul's ministry was spent investing in a young man named Timothy. This relationship helped the message of Jesus Christ go viral in the days of the early church. As followers of Christ, we too have the responsibility to invest in and mentor the next generation.
Pastor Randy Discher continues the Going Viral series by sharing about how a disciple's life will have an impact on the surrounding world. That impact happens because a disciple's life is different in three areas: their head, their hands, and heart.
This weekend Pastor Sean McDowell introduced our new series called Going Viral. Christ's approach to bring the kingdom of God to earth was not through revolt, isolation, or compromise. His approach was through disciple making, through calling people follow him, and making them fish for people.
Last weekend, Pastor Randy shared about the things that we need to get rid of in order to get unstuck. To bring this series to a close, he'll take us through passages of scripture that highlight the traits and characteristics that help us find freedom in Christ.
If we want to experience freedom in Christ, we'll have to make some changes. This weekend, Pastor Randy digs into Romans 12:1-2 to help us identify the things we need to change so that we can experience the kind of liberty that God has made available to us.
We all know what it's like to be stuck. In many circumstances, we've tried for years to find freedom from the things that hold us back from the life that God wants for us. This week, Pastor Sean helps us take a few practical steps to getting unstuck.
Change is hard. When God reveals something to us that we need to change, it usually requires significant effort to see any kind of progress. But why is that? Why is it so hard to make any kind of progress?
Jesus, God’s son, was crucified on a cross, buried in a grave, and then rose to life again three days later. This is an amazing story! It’s a story that has great significance for your life. You see, there is only one person who can take something that is dead and bring it back to life. Jesus. Through Jesus, you can have hope that the things in your life that are dead, broken, or empty can be brought to life, made whole, and filled up.
Baptism is one of the most meaningful and memorable moments in the life of a follower of Christ. This weekend, we had the privilege of celebrating what God has done in the lives of nearly 30 men, women, and children.
This weekend, Pastor Randy focuses on a topic that has had an impact on all of us. Marriage and divorce. God has great purposes for marriage, and we must be reminded "what God has joined together, let no one separate."
Do you have any enemies? Maybe you wouldn't consider them “enemies” as if in war, but are there people you don’t get along with or who oppose you? Jesus speaks into your relationships and tells you to “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
Sometimes, what Jesus shares with us seems to be backwards. For instance, how can experiencing life to the fullest extent require us to give up something? What we find is that through the power of Christ, if we do what we don’t want to do, we can become who we were created to be.
All of us must be willing to address our sin in order to experience life the way God intends it to be. Pastor Randy unpacks Jesus' words from Mark 9 to help us better understand how we can pursue righteousness.
Pastor Randy Ahlberg launches our new series this weekend by sharing about an interesting question that Jesus asked the disciples in John chapter 6. It's a question that each of us must consider to this very day.
God has been incredibly gracious to our community. One tangible way that we are able to share His grace with others is through our generosity. This weekend, we intentionally used our services to celebrate what God has done in and through our community and the 2014 Global Awareness Partnership.
This weekend, Pastor Randy digs a little deeper into Paul's second letter to the Corinthians and shares about the important role that each of us can play in God's plans for the world. We also responded to the needs of the Tandala Hospital and GlobalFingerprints in Haiti through our Global Awareness Partnership response offering.
Dr. David Strycker, the Chief Advisor to the Tandala Hospital, joined us to share the most up-to-date information on the condition of the hospital. We also commissioned him for his continued ministry to the hospital.
Generosity does not happen without intentionality. Pastor Randy shares this week from 2 Corinthians 8, and how our willingness to be generous must be followed by our actions to live generously.
Pastor Sean kicks off our new series on generosity by sharing with us about how God's grace is so much more than only His willingness to forgive our sins. God invites us to participate in the grace-filled work He is doing through our generosity.
Pastor Randy brings our series on decision making to a close by sharing with us about how we make decisions when there are no clear answers. We've all said it at some point. "What am I supposed to do?"
The outcomes of decisions we make regarding sexual sin are predictable. Pastor Randy shares this week about the importance of guarding our lives against sexual immorality.
Whether you can't find enough hours in the day, or don't know how to spend your free time, we could all learn how to make better use of our time. This week Pastor Sean shares with us about God's desires for our decisions on time.
At the start of the new year, many of us will create resolutions in an effort to improve our lives and correct some of the decisions we've made. Pastor Randy Discher starts our new series on how to make better decisions by giving us "the best question ever."
Pastor Sean McDowell brings our series to a close by sharing about how Christians and the Church should function with an outward focus. Jesus never asked us to live within a quarantine zone, but rather, he has called us to be a community that blesses others.
Joy is a word used quite frequently around Christmas, but what is the cause of joy? In this week's message, Pastor Randy shares with us about how good news should cause great joy. That good news is about the birth of our Savior.
All of us have experienced situations in life when things just don't go the way we expect them to. Our hopes and dreams are sometimes dashed. In those situations, you may have asked yourself, "Where is God?" In this message Pastor Randy shares with us about how we should live when hope is deferred.
Many people would say that the Christmas season is a season of hope, but what does that even mean? What does it mean to have hope? To kick off our new series, Pastor Mike Howard shared with us about the confident hope that we can have in the coming of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Randy Discher wraps up our "Life Together" series by sharing about the importance of being a blessing in our relationships, community, and world. He shares from the parable of the Good Samaritan, a story that can radically change the way we look at ourselves and the world around us.
Our society regularly measures personal and professional achievement by how high we have climbed "the ladder of success." But Jesus completely redefines success and demonstrates how we ought to live in relation to those around us.
In today's culture there are plenty of places where people can "connect" but not many places where people feel like they really belong. The Church is a place where we all belong. It doesn't matter who you are, what you can do, or what people think of you, there is a place for you in the Body of Christ.
Prayer is sometimes looked at as the direct line to God in our time of need. Pastor Randy helps us change our perspective on prayer this week and talks about how prayer is our ever-present means of depending on God for all things.
All of us would hope to hear from God on a regular basis. The Bible helps us hear God's voice in our lives and also helps us align our thoughts and motives after His.
To bring our summer-long emphasis in the Old Testament to a close, we’re going to study the prophets. In this series we’ll see how the prophets became the mouthpiece for God to bring attention the wrongful ways of the people of Israel. The messages of the prophets continue to shed light on sin in our own lives and remind us of God’s desires for His people.
To bring our summer-long emphasis in the Old Testament to a close, we’re going to study the prophets. In this series we’ll see how the prophets became the mouthpiece for God to bring attention the wrongful ways of the people of Israel. The messages of the prophets continue to shed light on sin in our own lives and remind us of God’s desires for His people.
To bring our summer-long emphasis in the Old Testament to a close, we’re going to study the prophets. In this series we’ll see how the prophets became the mouthpiece for God to bring attention the wrongful ways of the people of Israel. The messages of the prophets continue to shed light on sin in our own lives and remind us of God’s desires for His people.
To bring our summer-long emphasis in the Old Testament to a close, we’re going to study the prophets. In this series we’ll see how the prophets became the mouthpiece for God to bring attention the wrongful ways of the people of Israel. The messages of the prophets continue to shed light on sin in our own lives and remind us of God’s desires for His people.
This month we continue in our summer-long emphasis on the Old Testament. We will study a number of books from the area of the Bible called “Wisdom Literature,” which include the trials of Job, the potent phrases of Proverbs, and much more. These books provide us with practical insight into daily living and teach us to pattern our lives after God.
This month we continue in our summer-long emphasis on the Old Testament. We will study a number of books from the area of the Bible called “Wisdom Literature,” which include the trials of Job, the potent phrases of Proverbs, and much more. These books provide us with practical insight into daily living and teach us to pattern our lives after God.
This month we continue in our summer-long emphasis on the Old Testament. We will study a number of books from the area of the Bible called “Wisdom Literature,” which include the trials of Job, the potent phrases of Proverbs, and much more. These books provide us with practical insight into daily living and teach us to pattern our lives after God.
This month we continue in our summer-long emphasis on the Old Testament. We will study a number of books from the area of the Bible called “Wisdom Literature,” which include the trials of Job, the potent phrases of Proverbs, and much more. These books provide us with practical insight into daily living and teach us to pattern our lives after God.
This month we continue in our summer-long emphasis on the Old Testament. We will study a number of books from the area of the Bible called “Wisdom Literature,” which include the trials of Job, the potent phrases of Proverbs, and much more. These books provide us with practical insight into daily living and teach us to pattern our lives after God.
This July we're recreating the family friendly Heroes series from a year ago. We will again take a look at the stories of four biblical characters who displayed incredible actions in service to God. This series will include opportunities for you to worship with your children, engage with the sermon material outside of our weekend services as a family, and learn more about how we can all serve God heroically.
This July we're recreating the family friendly Heroes series from a year ago. We will again take a look at the stories of four biblical characters who displayed incredible actions in service to God. This series will include opportunities for you to worship with your children, engage with the sermon material outside of our weekend services as a family, and learn more about how we can all serve God heroically.
This July we're recreating the family friendly Heroes series from a year ago. We will again take a look at the stories of four biblical characters who displayed incredible actions in service to God. This series will include opportunities for you to worship with your children, engage with the sermon material outside of our weekend services as a family, and learn more about how we can all serve God heroically.
This July we're recreating the family friendly Heroes series from a year ago. We will again take a look at the stories of four biblical characters who displayed incredible actions in service to God. This series will include opportunities for you to worship with your children, engage with the sermon material outside of our weekend services as a family, and learn more about how we can all serve God heroically.
From Genesis to Deuteronomy we observe how God created the heavens, the earth, animals, human beings, a new community, and a nation of people to follow him. Yet human beings rebelled against him over and over again, and found themselves in a downward spiral of sin. However, in response, we discover how God came to rescue them and bring purpose and meaning to their lives. We hope you'll plan on joining us as we strive to understand the Old Testament.
From Genesis to Deuteronomy we observe how God created the heavens, the earth, animals, human beings, a new community, and a nation of people to follow him. Yet human beings rebelled against him over and over again, and found themselves in a downward spiral of sin. However, in response, we discover how God came to rescue them and bring purpose and meaning to their lives. We hope you'll plan on joining us as we strive to understand the Old Testament.
From Genesis to Deuteronomy we observe how God created the heavens, the earth, animals, human beings, a new community, and a nation of people to follow him. Yet human beings rebelled against him over and over again, and found themselves in a downward spiral of sin. However, in response, we discover how God came to rescue them and bring purpose and meaning to their lives. We hope you'll plan on joining us as we strive to understand the Old Testament.
From Genesis to Deuteronomy we observe how God created the heavens, the earth, animals, human beings, a new community, and a nation of people to follow him. Yet human beings rebelled against him over and over again, and found themselves in a downward spiral of sin. However, in response, we discover how God came to rescue them and bring purpose and meaning to their lives. We hope you'll plan on joining us as we strive to understand the Old Testament.
This weekend we have the pleasure of hearing from guest speaker Craig Stephen Smith. Craig and his wife LaDonna have spent 40 years sharing the Gospel around the world. In 2009, while on a ministry trip, they were involved in a horrific accident that should have claimed both of their lives. Miraculously, they survived their injuries and have continued to proclaim the grace of God in the years since the accident. In this weekend's services, Craig will share some very clear teaching from God's word that will help you face trauma and trials as you journey through life.
Our vision at Constance Free Church is to be a community compelled by Christ's love to bless our world. This vision is something we hope will be internalized by our community, and lived out in our day-to-day lives. This May we will take a closer look at how we can bless those around us with the Gospel as well as through our God-given resources.
Our vision at Constance Free Church is to be a community compelled by Christ's love to bless our world. This vision is something we hope will be internalized by our community, and lived out in our day-to-day lives. This May we will take a closer look at how we can bless those around us with the Gospel as well as through our God-given resources.
Our vision at Constance Free Church is to be a community compelled by Christ's love to bless our world. This vision is something we hope will be internalized by our community, and lived out in our day-to-day lives. This May we will take a closer look at how we can bless those around us with the Gospel as well as through our God-given resources.
The book of Jude points out a number of ways that the Church had become immoral, polluted, and stained. Jude calls upon believers upon to "contend for the faith," something that we must continue to do to this very day.
In this series we will ask what it means to struggle for the faith so that the message and truth of the Gospel do not become lost commodities.
The book of Jude points out a number of ways that the Church had become immoral, polluted, and stained. Jude calls upon believers upon to "contend for the faith," something that we must continue to do to this very day.
In this series we will ask what it means to struggle for the faith so that the message and truth of the Gospel do not become lost commodities.
The book of Jude points out a number of ways that the Church had become immoral, polluted, and stained. Jude calls upon believers upon to "contend for the faith," something that we must continue to do to this very day.
In this series we will ask what it means to struggle for the faith so that the message and truth of the Gospel do not become lost commodities.
This weekend we remember the incredible love that God displayed for us through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. We hope that you will plan on worshipping with us at one of our services as we reflect on the significance that the resurrection of Jesus Christ has for all of our lives.
Every day we have opportunities to reflect Christ to others. This is a great responsibility. We have the chance to make a first impression for Jesus Christ. Unfortunately this responsibility is one that we often struggle to achieve.
Those around us should be able to look at our lives and see Jesus, but what does living like Jesus look like? We know that Jesus was full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) Maybe we should be filled with the very same things? This month we will look at grace + truth and strive to look more like Jesus for a world that desperately needs to know him.
Every day we have opportunities to reflect Christ to others. This is a great responsibility. We have the chance to make a first impression for Jesus Christ. Unfortunately this responsibility is one that we often struggle to achieve.
Those around us should be able to look at our lives and see Jesus, but what does living like Jesus look like? We know that Jesus was full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) Maybe we should be filled with the very same things? This month we will look at grace + truth and strive to look more like Jesus for a world that desperately needs to know him.
Every day we have opportunities to reflect Christ to others. This is a great responsibility. We have the chance to make a first impression for Jesus Christ. Unfortunately this responsibility is one that we often struggle to achieve.
Those around us should be able to look at our lives and see Jesus, but what does living like Jesus look like? We know that Jesus was full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) Maybe we should be filled with the very same things? This month we will look at grace + truth and strive to look more like Jesus for a world that desperately needs to know him.
Every day we have opportunities to reflect Christ to others. This is a great responsibility. We have the chance to make a first impression for Jesus Christ. Unfortunately this responsibility is one that we often struggle to achieve.
Those around us should be able to look at our lives and see Jesus, but what does living like Jesus look like? We know that Jesus was full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) Maybe we should be filled with the very same things? This month we will look at grace + truth and strive to look more like Jesus for a world that desperately needs to know him.
Jesus is very clear about what the life of a devoted follower should look like. He says in Luke 9:23, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." Jesus wants more than just a group of fans that applaud the things that he has done or said. He is inviting us to take up our cross daily and move from the status of "fan" to "follower." Join us as we journey through the series "Fan or Follower" and discover what it truly means to be a follower of Jesus.
Jesus is very clear about what the life of a devoted follower should look like. He says in Luke 9:23, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." Jesus wants more than just a group of fans that applaud the things that he has done or said. He is inviting us to take up our cross daily and move from the status of "fan" to "follower." Join us as we journey through the series "Fan or Follower" and discover what it truly means to be a follower of Jesus.
Jesus is very clear about what the life of a devoted follower should look like. He says in Luke 9:23, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." Jesus wants more than just a group of fans that applaud the things that he has done or said. He is inviting us to take up our cross daily and move from the status of "fan" to "follower." Join us as we journey through the series "Fan or Follower" and discover what it truly means to be a follower of Jesus.
Jesus is very clear about what the life of a devoted follower should look like. He says in Luke 9:23, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." Jesus wants more than just a group of fans that applaud the things that he has done or said. He is inviting us to take up our cross daily and move from the status of "fan" to "follower." Join us as we journey through the series "Fan or Follower" and discover what it truly means to be a follower of Jesus.