Oak Hills Baptist Church » Sunday Sermons: Recent Episodes
Pastor Jim Rutherford
Oak Hills Baptist Church is an inter-generational community committed to following Jesus. Our mission is to Reach, Grow, and Serve. Our Sunday messages are an important aspect of how we try to stir conversation about discipleship and life with Jesus. This congregation started over 30 years ago, and is affiliated with the North American Baptist Conference.
August 16, 2026
Renewing Your Mind: (Mental) Patterns and Strategies 2 Corinthians 10:1-6; Philippians 4
Your mental world has been shaped by specific things. What do you think those are? How do you (mentally) respond to life's ups and downs? What scripts play in your head about others, about yourself? Do you ever catch yourself (mentally) going too far into worse case scenarios? Assuming the worst on others? What is your plan/strategy to re-new your mental world?
Pastor Jim Rutherford
August 9, 2026
Re-Newing Your Mind: (Mental) Exposure Romans 12:1-2; Proverbs 4:23; Ephesians 5
Pastor Jim Rutherford
August 2, 2026
Re-Newing Your Mind: Sorting Out Our (Mental) World Romans 12:1-2
Pastor Jim Rutherford
July 26, 2026
Topical Sermons of 2026: One New Humanity Ephesians 2:11-20
Matt Styles; Campus Pastor at USF
July 19, 2026
It's About Time Experiencing Jesus' Grace and Truth John 1:1-17; Romans 5:1-21
Pastor Brian Kolling
July 12, 2026
All Filled Up: Grace, Truth, and Time John 1:14-17
Jesus is completely full of both Grace and Truth, which can seem like contradictory aspects of His character; but that is because we misunderstand Truth as a synonym for Law. When John says Jesus is full of Grace and Truth, He means that His unmerited favor is extended to our truest, deepest sin-stained selves.
Pastor Brian Kolling
July 5, 2026
5 Attributes of God: All Love Hosea 1-3; Ephesians 2:1-10
This message will unpack the claim that God is all-loving from Scripture. Why is this attribute important to our daily lives? What are the practical implications for us to know and apply?
Pastor Jim Rutherford
June 21, 2026
5 Attributes of God: All Good Exodus 33-34
This message will unpack the claim that God is all-good from Scripture. In other words, He has no element of immorality in His existence – all He does and wills is morally good. Why is this attribute important to our daily lives? What are the practical implications for us to know and apply?
Pastor Jim Rutherford
June 14, 2026
5 Attributes of God All Wise
Romans 11 & Job 28 This message will unpack the claim that God is all-wise from Scripture. Why is this attribute important to our daily lives? What are the practical implications for us to know and apply?
Pastor Jim Rutherford
June 7, 2026
5 Attributes of God: All Powerful Isaiah 46:9-13
This message will unpack the claim that God is all-powerful or sovereign from Scripture. Why is this attribute important to our daily lives? What are the practical implications for us to know?
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 31, 2026
Topical Sermons of 2026 Cross the City The "All People" Good News
Acts 11:19-30 "Cultural Christianity" has always been a threat to true Christianity. This was true in Acts 11 and true today. The "all-people" Good News transcends borders and ethnicity and creates a new family of the redeemed.
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 24, 2026
Just Wondering: Can't We Be Good Without God?
Good question… we can try, but we will always fall short of even our own standards. But without God, who makes the standards for good? Think about it, without God, the standard and accountability for being good, falls into the hands of those that have the power to enforce it.
Genesis 4:1-12; Luke 18:19
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 17, 2026
Topical Sermon of 2026 Lingering in Sodom Genesis 19 A cautionary story about the importance of breaking free from the lure of status and of fitting in with the surrounding culture.
Dr. John Hiigel
May 10, 2026
A Humble Spirit Luke 1:26-38
A mother takes on many roles as she serves her family and children. In order to handle them all with grace, she, like Mary, must display a humble spirit that is open to God's call on her life.
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 26, 2026
Dealing With Doubt Luke 7:18-27
Pastor Jim Rutherford
Doubt is something most of us wrestle with from time to time. Others find themselves stuck or stalled out in doubt. But what if we treat doubt as an opportunity to grow instead of a reason to plateau?
April 19, 2026
Why We Are So Addicted. And How To Deal With It. 2 Peter 2:19 Addiction has taken a steep increase in the last 15 years. We sometimes joke about it, but things are changing and people are struggling. What is happening? This message will focus on WHY addiction is on the rise and give practical steps for recovery and prevention.
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 12, 2026
Topical Sermons of 2026: Called to Compassion Luke 9 & 14
As disciples of Jesus, we are called to have a compassionate posture toward our neighbors. We are called to see people as image bearers, worthy of compassion and generosity.
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 5, 2026
Resurrection Sunday PROCLAIM: Jesus Is Risen, So We GO! Luke 24
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 22, 2026
PROCLAIM: Humble, Bold, Shameless Prayer Luke 11:1-13
Pastor Jim Rutherford
June 15, 2025
A Wife & A Husband Ephesians 5 for Wives Part 3 of 4
Pastor Jim Rutherford
June 1, 2025
Romans 5-6 Deep Debt or Absurd Generosity Romans 5:12-21
Pastor Brandon Johnson
May 18, 2025
A Wife & A Husband Ephesians 5 & 1 Peter 3 for Husbands Part 2 of 4
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 11, 2025
A Wife & A Husband Ephesians 5 for Husbands Part 1 o 4
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 4, 2025
Graduation Sunday Kingdom Imperatives Matthew 7:7-12
Pastor Brandon Johnson
April 27, 2025
Topical Sermons of 2025 Finding Rest Matthew 11:28-30
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 20, 2025
Follow Me: The Resurrected Lord Has Spoken! Matthew 28:16-20
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 13, 2025
Follow Me Our Frustration With Grace Matthew 20:1-16
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 30, 2025
Topical Sermons of 2025 Raising Kids In The Family of God John 3
Meredith Miller
March 16, 2025
Follow Me: (Matthew Lenten Series) Rock or Sand? Matthew 7:21-29
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 9, 2025
Faith & Brokenness: The Patriarchs Joseph - Only God Can Do That! Genesis 45:1-9; 50:15-26
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 2, 2025
Topical Sermons of 2025: Seeds - Soils, Weeds, and the Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 13:1-9, 18-30
Pastor Brian Kolling
February 23, 2025
RIVERSIDE SUNDAY Seeds - Start small and trust God Matthew 13:31-33
Pastor Brian Kolling
February 16, 2025
Faith & Brokenness: The Patriarchs Jacob (Part 2) Wrestling with God Genesis 32
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 9, 2025
Faith & Brokenness: The Patriarchs Jacob (Part 1) You Reap What You Sow Genesis 28-30
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 2, 2025
Faith & Brokenness: The Patriarchs Isaac & Rebekah - Where is the Virtue? Genesis 27-28
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 26, 2025
Faith & Brokenness: The Patriarchs Abraham - His Greatest Test Genesis 21-22
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 19, 2025
Faith & Brokenness: The Patriarchs Abraham - Sarah & Hagar Genesis 16 & 21
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 12, 2025
Faith & Brokenness: The Patriarchs Abraham - Chosen & Promised Genesis 12 & 15
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 5, 2025
What Goes Up Must Come Down? Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-12
Pastor Brandon Johnson
December 29, 2024
Topical Sermons of 2024 The Gospel in a World of Shame and Shamelessness Romans 1:1-16
Dr. Kimlyn Bender
December 24, 2024 Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship
The Word Became Flesh: The Logos and Incarnation
Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 22, 2024
The Word Became Flesh: The Logos and Revelation John 1:9-13
Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 15, 2024
The Word Became Flesh: The Logos and Light John 1:3-8
Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 8, 2024
The Word Became Flesh: The Logos and God John 1:1-2
Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 1, 2024
The Word Became Flsh Whispers of Incarnation Luke 24:27, 44-45; Isaiah 9:6-7
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 24, 2024
Power & Foolishness: Who Makes You Different? 1 Corinthians 4:1-13
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 17, 2024
Power & Foolishness: Remember Who You Are 1 Corinthians 3:1-23
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 10, 2024
Power & Foolishness: We Have The Mind of Christ 1 Corinthians 3:1-23
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 3, 2024
Power & Foolishness: God Chose The Lowly Things 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 27, 2024
Topical Sermons of 2024: Wise With Wealth Proverbs
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 20, 2024
Power & Foolishness: IN Christ 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 13, 2024
Power & Foolishness God's Power vs. Human Power 1 Cor 1:10-17; 4:14-21
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 22, 2024
Work Matters: You Have A Calling 1 Peter 2:9-10
Pastor Jim Rutherford
August 18, 2024
Stumped? If God is powerful and good, why is the world so broken and full of evil? Matthew 5:43-48
Pastor Jim Rutherford
August 11, 2024
Stumped? Why is the God of the Old Testament so different from Jesus in the New Testament? Revelation 1:8, 17-18; 22:13
Pastor Jim Rutherford
July 28, 2024
Topical Sermons of 2024 When you're not okay Psalm 77
Pastor Brandon Johnson
July 14, 2024
Topical Sermons of 2024 Go Fish: The Peril of Fishing Alone Luke 5:1-11
Pastor Brian Kolling
June 23, 2024
Peace with God Good News from God in Romans Romans 3:21-26
Dr. John Hiigel
June 16, 2024
Topical Sermons of 2024 Father's Day The Power of a Humble Heart Luke 14:11
Pastor Jim Rutherford
June 2, 2024
Peace with God Kindness: God's Impartiality Romans 2:1-3:8
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 19, 2024
Peace with God The Gospel: The Power of God Romans 1:1-17
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 12, 2024
Topical Sermons of 2024 Mother's Day Honor Her Proverbs 31:30-31
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 5, 2024
Topical Sermons of 2024 Graduation Sunday The Treasure is worth it Matthew 13:44-46
Pastor Brandon Johnson
April 28, 2024
Jesus Is Risen: How Do We Know The Resurrection: What Is Your Conclusion Matthew 28
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 21, 2024
Jesus Is Risen: How Do we Know #3 Compelling Facts Luke 24 & John 20
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 14, 2024
Jesus is Risen: How Do We Know #2 Paul & James - Radically Changed Lives Acts 9 & 15
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 7, 2024
Jesus Is Risen: How Do We Know #1 Introduction & Approach 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 12-26
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 24, 2024
Jesus, Our Ransom: When Tables Fly and Roots Wither - Listen. Mark 11:1-25
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 10, 2024
Jesus, Our Ransom Still Confused? Mark 9:30-37 & 10:32-52
Pastor Brandon Johnson
March 3, 2024
Jesus, Our Ransom: Who do you say I am? Mark 8:27-9:1
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 25, 2024
Jesus, Our Ransom Do we get Him? Mark 6:30 - 8:21
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 18, 2024
Tell Someone: Your Favorite Illustration Luke 15; Romans 8
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 28, 2024
Tell Someone: Prayer is Key! Matthew 9:35-38 / Matthew 28:18-20
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 14, 2024
Topical Sermons of 2024: A Surpassing Righteousness Matthew 5:14-20
Dr. John Hiigel
January 7, 2024
My Lamp Discovering Light in the Depths Psalm 130
Pastor Brandon Johnson
December 31, 2023
My Lamp Psalm 119:105, 130; Psalm 19:7-14 & Hebrews 4:12-13
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 26, 2023
Forgiveness How Can I? Luke 17:1-10 & Colossians 3:13
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 12, 2023
Forgiveness (Part 1 of 3) Our Need? Luke 7:36-50
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 5, 2023
Shine Brightly - Our Renewed Vision SERVE 1 Corinthians 12
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 29, 2023
Shine Brightly - Our Renewed Vision GROW Ephesians 4:11-24
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 22, 2023
Shine Brightly - Our Renewed Vision REACH Acts 1:8; 4:12
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 15, 2023
Shine Brightly - Our Renewed Vision TOGETHER 1 Thess. 5:14-22 / Acts 2 / Hebrews 10:23-25 / Col 3:12-17
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 8, 2023
Meaning & Purpose - Part 2 Ecclesiastes 11:7 - 12:14
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 24, 2023
Topical Sermons of 2023 Amusing Ourselves to Death Mark 12:29-31
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 10, 2023
Vision Sunday: Shine Brightly 2 Corinthians 4:1-6
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 3, 2023
Topical Sermons of 2023 Do You Believe in Rest? Mark 2:23028
Pastor Jim Rutherford
August 20, 2023
Abundance through Community Part 2 Romans 12:1-13
Pastor Jim Rutherford
August 6, 2023
Topical Sermons of 2023
You Can Love Jesus and Still Be Really Messed Up
Mark 8:31-33
Dennis Thum
July 30, 2023
Topical Sermon of 2023
Nothing Can Separate Us
Romans 8:31-39
Dr. John Hiigel
July 23, 2023
Topical Sermons of 2023
Hand Over the Pliers
Ephesians 1:15-23
Rev. Randy Rasmussen
July 16, 2023
Topical Sermons of 2023
Jesus Changes Everything
Luke 5:1-11
Pastor Brandon Johnson
July 9, 2023
New Creation II
What will relationships be like?
Luke 20:34-38
Pastor Jim Rutherford
July 2, 2023
New Creation I
What will we be doing?
Revelation 21-22
Pastor Jim Rutherford
June 18, 2023
Topical Sermons of 2023
Father's Day
Love + Kindness
Psalm 103
Pastor Brandon Johnson
June 11, 2023
Sanctity...
of the unborn.
Proverbs 31:8-9 & others
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 28, 2023
Topical Sermons of 2023: Blessed - A Snapshot Psalm 1
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 21, 2023
Topical Sermons of 2023: Generosity in Acts Acts 4-5
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 14, 2023
Topical Sermons of 2023 Mother's Day: Our Helper Luke 7:11-17
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 7, 2023
Graduation Sunday: Keep Psalm 121
Pastor Brandon Johnson Associate Pastor of Student Ministry
April 30, 2023
BELIEVE: "Then the world will know..." John 17:20-26
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 2, 2023
BELIEVE: "What is Truth?" - Pilate John 18:33-19:11
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 5, 2023
MEGAPHONE: Justice (Part 2) Isaiah 5:1-7 & Matthew 21:33-46
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 12, 2023
MEGAPHONE: Walking with Amos & Isaiah in 2023 Confrontation Amos 7:10-17
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 5, 2023
Biblical Sexuality: Part 2 Identity 1 Corinthaisn 6:9-11
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 29, 2023
Biblical Sexuality: Design 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 22, 2023
Topical Sermon of 2023 The Ministry of Restoration Mark 5:1-20
Paul Ewing NAB Field Director in Japan
January 8, 2023
Why The Bible Is God's Word Reliable Testimony 2 Peter 1:16-21
Brian Kolling
January 1, 2023
Why The Bible Is God's Word What's In A Word? John 5
Pastor Brandon Johnson
December 4, 2022
Hope Has Come! Zechariah & Elizabeth Luke 1:5-25
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 27, 2022
Parables that Changed the World: Missing the Point Luke 16:19-31
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 20, 2022
Parables That Changed The World:
True Riches & Eternity
Luke 16:1-15
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 13, 2022
Parables That Changed The World:
The Father's Heart (Part 2)
Luke 15:11-32
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 6, 2022
Parables That Changed The World:
The Father's Heart (Part 1 of 2)
Luke 15:1-10
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 30, 2022
Parables That Changed The World:
How To Waste Your Life
Luke 12:16-21
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 16, 2022
Parables That Changed the World
Pray Like It Matters
Luke 11:5-8 & 18:1-8
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 9, 2022
B.L.E.S.S.
(S)tory
Luke 19:1-10 & 1 Timothy 1:12-27
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 11, 2022
B.L.E.S.S.
(B)egin with Prayer
Luke 6:12 & Galatians 3:7-14
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 4, 2022
Why I Still Believe
Human Value Points to God
Psalm 8:1-9
Brian Kolling
August 21, 2022
Maturity & Brain Science
Left & Right Brain Connections
Ephesians 4-5
Pastor Jim Rutherford
August 14, 2022
Maturity & Brain Science
"I need you in my life!"
Ephesians 4:15-16
Pastor Jim Rutherford
July 24, 2022
Why I Still Believe:
God Enters Our Pain & Gives Hope
Pastor Jim Rutherford
July 3, 2022
Why I Still Believe
The Explanatory Power of the God Hypothesis
1 Peter 3:15
Dr. John Hiigel
May 8, 2022
Topical Sermons of 2022
Hope In All Our Losses
John 19:25-30
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 17, 2022
Resurrection Sunday
The Christ is Risen!
Luke 24:1-12
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 3, 2022
The Passion of the Christ
His Last Supper
Luke 22:7-38
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 20, 2022
SELF:
What is true about all of us - Part 1
Luke 9:10-26
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 27, 2022
SELF:
What is True About All of Us - Part 2
Luke 9:18-62
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 20, 2022
What is the GOOD NEWS?
Your Calling with The Christ
Luke 5:1-11
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 13, 2022
What is the GOOD NEWS?
The Christ & His Kingdom
Luke 4:31-44
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 6, 2022
What is the Good News?
Jesus the Christ/ Messiah
Luke 4:14-30
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 23, 2022
Topical Sermons of 2022
What Have We Seen & Heard?
Acts 4
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 16, 2022
Topical Sermons of 2022
Troublesome Surprises in the Walk of Faith
Genesis 12:10 - 13:8
Dr. John Hiigel
January 9, 2022
Topical Sermons of 2022:
Necessary Losses: Working With Anger Within Men
Ephesians 4:1-6
Dr. Robin Duncan,
Guest Preacher
January 2, 2022
Topical Sermons of 2022:
Why Manhood Is Confused
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 26, 2021
The Carols of Emmanuel - Part II
Angels and The Plans of God
Luke 2:13
Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 24, 2021
Christmas Eve
The Carols of Emmanuel - Part II
When Our Souls Awaken
Luke 2
Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 19, 2021
The Carols of Emmanuel - Part II
Messiah, why like this?
Matthew 1-2
Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 12, 2021
The Carols of Emmanuel - Part II
Healer of All Creation
Colossians 1:15-22
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 28, 2021
The Carols of Emmanuel - Part II
Meekness is Greatness
Isaiah 9 & John 1
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 21, 2021
Me & My Big Mouth:
YES!
Ephesians 4:29; Proverbs 16:24
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 24, 2021
How to be Rich:
CONTENTMENT
1 Timothy 6:6-11; Luke 12
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 10, 2021
Parent App:
Ups & Downs
2 Timothy 3:10-17
Pastor Brandon Johnson & Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 26, 2021
Parent App:
Our Invitation
Deut 6:4-9; Matt. 28:18-20
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 12, 2021
Topical Sermons of 2021:
VISION SUNDAY
Generous & Bright
Luke 11:33-36
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 5, 2021
Good Faith:
Is Humble Because of God's Mercy
Titus 3
Pastor Jim Rutherford
August 15, 2021
Evangelism:
The Drama of Follow-Through
1 Thessalonians 2:13-3:13
Pastor Jim Rutherford
July 25, 2021
Topical Sermons of 2021:
Talking Behind Pastor Jim's Back
1 Peter 5:2-3; James 3:1; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Timothy 5:17-18; Hebrews 13:7
Doug Bartel
Senior Pastor of Hillcrest Church
July 18, 2021
Topical Sermons of 2021
The Treasure behind the Curtain
Hebrews 9:1-14; Hebrews 10:19-25
Brian Kolling
July 11, 2021
Topical Sermon of 2021
When Fear Meets Faith
When Fear Knocks, Let Faith Answer
Dr. Robin Duncan
June 20, 2021
Holy Listening:
Leaning In
Psalm 86:1-5; Philippians 2:4-11
Pastor Brandon Johnson
June 13, 2021
Questions to Ponder From Familiar Stories
How Many Loaves Do You Have?
Mark 6:30-44
Dr. Chuck Hiatt
June 6, 2021
Questions to Ponder from Familiar Stories
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Mark 4:1-20
Dr. Chuck Hiatt
May 30, 2021
Topical Sermons of 2021
The Exit Signs
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
Robin Duncan
May 23, 2021
Questions to Ponder from Familiar Stories
How Willing is Jesus?
Mark 1:40-45
Dr. Chuck Hiatt
May 16, 2021
Topical Sermons of 2021
Much To Look Forward To
Ephesians 3:1-13
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 9, 2021
Topical Sermons of 2021:
What Only God Can Do
1 Samuel 2
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 2, 2021
Topical Sermons of 2021
Graduation Sunday
Don't Forget This!
John 20:11-21
Pastor Brandon Johnson
April 25, 2021
What's Next?
Grow Wildly!
Matthew 13:8, 12, 23, 43
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 18, 2021
What's Next?
Sell Everything, invest in this!
Matthew 13:44-46
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 11, 2021
What's Next?
Go and make Disciples...
Matthew 28:18-20
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 28, 2021 - Palm Sunday
Lunatic or Lord?
Forsaken
Matthew 27:32-66
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 21, 2021
Lunatic or Lord?
Prophesy Fulfilled
Matthew 26:47-27:31
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 21, 2021
What We Do:
Gather for Worship
Colossians 3:15-17
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 14, 2021
What We Do:
Gather for The Word
2 Timothy 4; Acts 2
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 7, 2021
What We Do:
Meditate on Scripture
Psalm 119; James 1:22-25
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 31, 2021
Topical Sermons of 2021:
A Heart for Pilgrimage
Psalm 84
Dr. John Hiigel
December 6, 2020
The Carols of Emmanuel:
The Need for Emmanuel
Isaiah 9:1-7
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 29, 2020
The Carols of Emmanuel:
The Longing for Emmanuel
Jeremiah 29:10-14
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 25, 2020
Tough Stuff:
Facing Loneliness
Genesis 2:18; Romans 12
Pastor Brandon Johnson
October 18, 2020
Tough Stuff:
Facing Strife & Division
John 16:33
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 11, 2020
Tough Stuff
Facing Marriage Challenges
Ephesians 4-5
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 4, 2020
Why?
Why do we have viruses & hurricanes? Where is God?
Romans 8:18-28
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 27, 2020
Tough Stuff:
Facing Ourselves with Grace & Truth
2 Corinthians 2:12 - 3:6
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 20, 2020
Tough Stuff:
Facing Uncertainty
1 Peter 5:5-11
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 13, 2020
Topical Sermons of 2020
Hold on to what is good!
1 Thess. 5:12-24
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 6, 2020
Scraped Knees and Tiring Days:
The Startling Humanity of Jesus
Hebrews 2:14-3:1 and Hebrews 4:14-16
Brian Kolling
August 23, 2020
Journey to Eternity:
Eternal-life Now (Part 1)
Luke 16:19-31
Pastor Jim Rutherford
August 9, 2020
Journey to Eternity:
ETERNAL RELATIONSHIPS & NEW FAMILY
Luke 8:21; 16:9; 20:34-38
Pastor Jim Rutherford
August 2, 2020
Topical Sermons of 2020
Who Has Believed?
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Dr. John Hiigel
July 26, 2020
Topical Sermons of 2020
It Is the Lord Who Helps Me
Isaiah 50:4-11
Dr. John Hiigel
July 19, 2020
Journey to Eternity:
What will we do in the New Creation?
Genesis 1-2 & Revelation 20-22
Pastor Jim Rutherford
July 12, 2020
Journey to Eternity:
Jesus' Return & Resurrection Bodies
1 Corinthians 15 / 2 Peter 3
Pastor Jim Rutherford
July 5, 2020
Topical Sermons of 2020:
Why Do You Make Me Look at Injustice
Habakkuk 1:1-2:3
Dr. John Hiigel
June 28, 2020
Journey to Eternity:
Life after Death & Before New Creation
2 Corinthians 5:1-10
Pastor Jim Rutherford
June 21, 2020
Journey to Eternity:
The Father's House
Matthew 6 & Luke 15
Pastor Jim Rutherford
June 14, 2020
Journey to Eternity:
Are you looking forward to eternity?
Colossians 3:1-4
Pastor Jim Rutherford
June 7, 2020
Your Relationship With God:
One Crucial Key
Part 2 of 2
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 31, 2020
Your Relationship With God:
Four Dysfunctions
Part 1 of 2
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 24, 2020
Topical Sermons of 2020
Hope While Waiting
Psalm 33 & Hebrews 11
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 17, 2020
Graduation Sunday:
Topical Sermon of 2020
Whatever It Takes
Pastor Brandon Johnson
May 10, 2020
Topical Sermons of 2020:
Whatever It Takes
Matthew 15
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 3, 2020
Why we need the Psalms:
The Need for Worship
Psalm 149-150
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 26, 2020
The Need for Comfort
Why we NEED the Psalms
Psalm 91
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 23, 2020
Who's Your Authority?
Warfare & Victory
Ephesians 6:10-17
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 16, 2020
Who's Your Authority?
Race & Reconciliation
2 Cor. 5:16-21
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 9, 2020
Who's Your Authority?
Creation & Science
Psalm 8:1-9
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 2, 2020
Who's Your Authority?
Sexuality & Flourishing
1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 26, 2020
Who's Your Authority?
Discerning Pluralism & Tolerance
Colossians 4:4-6
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 19, 2020
Who's Your Authority?
The Value of Life
Genesis 1:26-27
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 12, 2020
Who's Your Authority:
2020 & God's Word
2 Timothy 3:10-17
Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 29, 2019
Topical Sermons of 2019
Enriched in Every Way (Part 2)
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 22, 2019
JESUS: Light of the World
Mary: The Courage to Serve
Luke 1:26-38
Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 15, 2019
JESUS: Light of the World
Trans-Human vs. Incarnation
Philippians 2:5-11
Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 8, 2019
Topical Sermons of 2019:
The Light Shines in the Darkness
John 1:5
Aaron Myers
Mission Partner with Crescent Project
December 1, 2019
JESUS: Light of the World
Christmas History & Christmas Mission
Isaiah 9:2
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 24, 2019
Topical Sermons of 2019:
Enriched in Every Way
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 17, 2019
Topical Sermons of 2019
What is Baptism?
Romans 6
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 27, 2019
Topical Sermons of 2019:
Work
1 Thessalonians 1:3; 2:9; 4:11; 5:12
Dr. John Hiigel
September 15, 2019
Culture-Wise
"2019"
Proverbs 9:1-12; 1 Corinthians 3:10-23
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 1, 2019
Topical Sermons of 2019
Labor & Generosity
Matthew 20:1-16
Pastor Jim Rutherford
August 25, 2019
Topical Sermons of 2019
Back to School Sunday:
Live Upside Down
Acts 17:1-9
Pastor Brandon Johnson
Associate Pastor of Student Ministry
August 18, 2019
Topical Sermons of 2019
The Sanctity of Life
Psalm 139:13-15 & Proverbs 31:8-9
Pastor Jim Rutherford
July 28, 2019
Topical Sermons of 2019
Forgiven & Forgiving
Colossians 3:12-14
Pastor Jim Rutherford
July 21, 2019
Vacation Bible School Themed Sermon:
Walking on Water
Matthew 14:22-33
Pastor Jim Rutherford
July 14, 2019
Romans 8: Life in the Spirit
The Love of God
Romans 8:31-39
Pastor Jim Rutherford
June 30, 2019
Romans 8: Life in the Spirit In all things God works for the good…
Romans 8:28-30
Pastor Jim Rutherford
June 16, 2019
Father's Day Message
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12, 5:14; John 1:14
Brian Kolling, Guest Speaker
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Romans 8: Life in the Spirit
The Beauty of Your Adoption
Romans 8:14-17
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 28, 2019
Compassion Sunday:
Compassion & Children
Mark 9:33-38
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 21, 2019
The Way, The Truth & The Life
The Gospel of John: A Lenten Series
John 20
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 14, 2019
The Way, The Truth & The Life
The Gospel of John: A Lenten Series
John 17
Dr. John Hiigel
April 7, 2019
The Way, The Truth & The Life
The Gospel of John: A Lenten Series:
That My Joy May Be in You
John 15:1-11
Dr. John Hiigel
March 24, 2019
The Way, The Truth & The Life
The Gospel of John: A Lenten Series
John 2
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 17, 2019
NEW SERIES:
The Way, The Truth & The Life A Lent Series in the Gospel of John
John 14
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 10, 2019
Echoes From Exodus:
Worship & God's Presence
Exodus 40:34-38
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 3, 2019
Echoes from Exodus
Rebellion & Reconciliation
Exodus 32-34
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 17, 2019
ENTRUSTED:
Understanding Kingdom Stewardship
Giving
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 10, 2019
ENTRUSTED: Understanding Kingdom Stewardship
Contentment
1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 3, 2019
ENTRUSTED: Understanding Kingdom Stewardship
Matthew 6:19-21
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 27, 2019
Topical Sermons of 2019:
Messiah's Disciples, Messiah's Church
Matthew 16:13-24
John Hiigel
January 6, 2019
Topical Sermons 2019
Prepared for the days to come
Joshua 5
Dr. John Hiigel
December 30, 2018
Joy to the World!
Jesus' Second Coming - What you can look forward to!
1 John 2:28
Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 2, 2018
Echoes from Exodus
This is how we thrive!
Exodus 20:1-21
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 25, 2018
Topical Sermons of 2018
Markers of Thanks
Genesis 12:7-9
John Warden, Guest Pastor
November 18, 2018
Echoes from Exodus:
The King, Kingdom, and Your Calling
Exodus 19:1-13
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 11, 2018
Echoes from Exodus
The LORD is King...what does that mean for us?
Exodus 15:1-21
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 4, 2018
Echoes from Exodus
The LORD will fight...you need only be still
Exodus 13:1-14:31
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 28, 2018
Echoes from Exodus:
Remember God's Deliverance
Exodus 11:1-12:42
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 21, 2018
Echoes from Exodus
Almighty God: the same yesterday, today, & forever
Exodus 6:28-10:29
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 14, 2018
Echoes from Exodus:
God's Big Picture and You
Exodus 5:1-6:12
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 7, 2018
Echoes from Exodus
When you tell God, “No.”
Exodus 3:1-4:17
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 20, 2018
Echoes from Exodus:
Meeting our Maker
Exodus 3:1-20
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 23, 2018
Echoes from Exodus:
How God shapes us for our calling
Exodus 2:11-25
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 16, 2018
Topical Sermon of 2018
Gifts to Give
1 Cor 12 / Romans 12 / 1 Peter 4
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 9, 2018
Topical Sermons of 2018
30th Anniversary Celebration
Vision Sunday - Called Out!
Exodus 19 & 1 Peter 2
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 2, 2018
How to Handle High Expectations
Jeremiah 1:4-10
Pastor Chad Smith, Associate Pastor of Student Ministries
August 12, 2018
ALL IN!
To Judge or Not to Judge
James 4:11-12 & 5:19-20
Pastor Jim Rutherford
August 5, 2018
ALL IN!
A Divided Heart - A Greater Grace
James 4:4-10
Brian Kolling, Guest Speaker
June 17, 2018
Topical Sermons 2018
Desperate Children and Faithful Fathers
Mark 9:14-29 and Jeremiah 31:3-4
Dr. Gary Strickland
June 10, 2018
Topical Sermons 2018
Hidden Saints - The Power of the Obscure
Luke 2:21-38
Dennis Thum, Dean of Chapel at USF
May 6, 2018
Topical Sermons of 2018:
A Place at the Table
1 Cor. 12:20-25
Pastor Chad Smith, Associate Pastor of Student Ministries
April 29, 2018
Series: Compelled by Love
Reach...& Serve in the community and in the church...
Matthew 5:14-16; 1 Peter 2:11-17
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 22, 2018
Compelled by Love:
Grow in Christ...Discipleship Pathway
John 15:1-8; 2 Cor. 3:18
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 8, 2018
Compelled by Love
Together in Christ, we Reach Grow and Serve
2 Cor. 5:14-15
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 1, 2018
Series: Following Jesus
You are sought after, will you come home?
Luke 15 & 24
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 25, 2018 Following Jesus Will we be open-handed and generous with money & possessions? Luke 19:28-40; 21:1-4 Dr. Gary G. Hoag
March 18, 2018 Series: Following Jesus Will we take the next step...by faith? Luke 18:18-30 & 19:1-9 Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 11, 2018 Series: Following Jesus Will we make every effort? Luke 13:22-30 Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 4, 2018 Series: Following Jesus Will we sit and listen at His feet? Luke 10:38-42 Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 25, 2018 Following Jesus: Will we see people through the eyes of Jesus? Luke 10:25-37 Brian Kolling
February 18, 2018 Following Jesus: Gospel of Luke Will you follow Him wherever He goes? Luke 9:51-62 Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 11, 2018 Topical Message Would you like to experience Kingdom abundance? Luke 6:38 / 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 4, 2018 Topical Sermon: Memories of a Future Home Dr. Gary Strickland Sioux Falls Seminary
January 28, 2018 Topical Sermon: Jesus Wants to Build His Church With YOU! Matthew 16:18 Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 21, 2018 In the Word: Why You Can Trust and Delight in the Word! 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 14, 2018 In the Word: Being Refreshed in the Promises of Scripture Luke 24:13-34 Pastor Chad Smith, Associate Pastor of Student Ministries
January 7, 2018 Topical Sermons of 2018: Wanna Have the Best Year Possible? Hebrews 4:12 Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 31, 2017 Topical Message of 2017: What is God's Will, How Do You Figure It Out? Romans 12:1-2, Luke 9:22-26 Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 10, 2017
Rejoice: Hope!
Jeremiah 29:4-14 & Ephesians 4:4-6
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 26, 2017
Flourishing [in Christ]
Knowing What To Pray For
Colossians 4:2-18
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 19, 2017
Flourishing [in Christ]:
Salty & Full Of Grace
Colossians 4:5-6
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 12, 2017
Flourishing [in Christ]
Making Your Relationships Work
Colossians 3:18 - 4:1
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 5, 2017
Flourishing [in Christ]
Your New Life In Christ
Colossians 3:9-17
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 29, 2017
Flourishing [in Christ]:
Breaking Free From The Past
Colossians 3:1-11
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 22, 2017
Flourishing [in Christ]
Strengthened & Overflowing vs. False & Legalistic
Colossians 2:1-23
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 15, 2017
Flourishing [in Christ]:
Discovering Your Purpose
Colossians 1:24 - 2:5
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 8, 2017
Flourishing [in Christ]
The Supreme Question of Life
Colossians 1:15-23
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 1, 2017
Flourishing in Christ:
Your Breath-taking Future
Pastor Jim Rutherford
Senior Pastor
September 24, 2017
Flourishing in Christ:
Taking Time To Give Thanks
Colossians 1:1-8
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 17, 2017
Topical Messages of 2017: Kingdom Stewardship
Luke 16:1-15
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 10, 2017
Topical Messages of 2017
VISION SUNDAY:
Why You Can Be ALL IN at Oak Hills
2 Timothy 4:1-5
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 3, 2017
Topical Messages of 2017
Jesus + Nothing = Everything
Philippians 3:7-11
Pastor Chad Smith
Associate Pastor of Student Ministries
August 27, 2017
Topical Messages of 2017:
When You're Small, You're Bigger
Mark 10:35-45, Luke 14:1-11, Isaiah 41:10
Pastor Jim Rutherford
August 20, 2017
Topical Sermon:
Eat Problems for Breakfast
2 Cor. 4:1-15
Pastor Jim Rutherford
August 13, 2017 Topical Messages of 2017:
Two Pharisee Stories
Luke 16:13-15; Phil. 3:4-13
Dennis Thum, Dean of Chapel / Instructor of Religious Studies at the University of Sioux Falls
August 6, 2017
JOSEPH: Beauty from ashes, that is what God does
Genesis 45
Pastor Jim Rutherford
July 30, 2017
Topical Messages of 2017
Compassion Over Sacrifice
Matthew 9:9-13
Brian Kolling
July 23, 2017
Topical Messages of 2017
A Cast of Characters
Galatians 6:1-2
Gary Strickland, Professor of Pastoral Care and Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program – Sioux Falls Seminary
July 16, 2017
JOSEPH:
Why Waiting Is So Hard, But So Important
Genesis 39
Pastor Jim Rutherford
June 25, 2017
Parents: How Your Presence Impacts Your Kids
Proverbs 4:1-9
Pastor Jim Rutherford
June 4, 2017
A Passion to Connect
When You Love A Church, It Looks Like This
Acts 20:13-38
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 28, 2017
A Passion to Connect: When to Speak Up, When to Wait
Acts 19
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 14, 2017
A Passion to Connect: The Good News for Women
Acts 18:19-28
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 16, 2017
Jesus the Messiah: The Gospel of Matthew
Resurrection Sunday
Matthew 28:1-20
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 9, 2017
Jesus the Messiah: The Gospel of Matthew
Palm Sunday
Matthew 21:1-17
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 26, 2017
Jesus the Messiah: The Feeding of the 5,000
Matthew 14:13-21
Dr. John Hiigel
March 19, 2017
Jesus the Messiah: The Gospel of Matthew
The "Beatitudes"
Matthew 5:1-16
Dr. Brian Gregg
March 12, 2017
Jesus the Messiah: The Gospel of Matthew
Temptation
Matthew 4:1-11
Pastor Jim Rutherford
March 5, 2017
Jesus the Messiah: The Gospel of Matthew
Baptism & Lent
Matthew 3:1-17
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 26, 2017 Everyday Life With Jesus: Spiritual Formation
Galatians 4:19; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Romans 8:29, 12:1-13
Pastor Jim Rutherford with Special Guest Julie Gregg
February 19, 2017
Serbian Music solo + Ron Seck’s Message
Jesus Holistically Heals
Ron Seck
February 12, 2017
When We Gather, part 2
Psalm 103, various Psalms
Pastor Jim Rutherford
February 5, 2017
When We Gather, part 1
John 4:23-24, Colossians 3:16, Hebrews 12:28-29
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 29, 2017
Everyday Life With Jesus: Serving With Him, part 2
Col. 3:1-17
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 22, 2017
Everyday Life With Jesus: Serving With Him, part 1
Romans 12:3-13
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 15, 2017
Everyday Life With Jesus: Becoming Like Him
Romans 12:1-2
Pastor Jim Rutherford
January 8, 2017
This is Not a Fairy Tale
1 John 1:1-4
Pastor Chad Smith
Associate Pastor of Student Ministries
January 1, 2017
Trumpet Noises and the Sordid History of the Calendar
Leviticus 23:23-29
Pastor Paul Pankratz
December 24, 2016
God So Loved The World: Grace & Pride
Matthew 2:1-12
Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 11, 2016
God So Loved The World: The Joy of Christmas
Luke 1:26-45
Pastor Jim Rutherford
December 4, 2016
God So Loved The World: The Mission of Christmas - LOVE
John 1:1-18; John 3:16-21
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 27, 2016
God So Loved the World
The Message of Christmas - HOPE
Jeremiah 29:11-14
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 20, 2016
Grace & Gratitude
Ephesians 1:3-8; Galatians 4:1-7; Colossians 2:6-7
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 13, 2016
Grace & Generosity
Galatians 4:1-7, Philippians 4:10-14
Pastor Jim Rutherford
November 6, 2016
Ewing Family VisitKomyo - "Bright Shining" Christian Church
Paul Ewing, Field Director for NAB in Japan
October 30, 2016
A Passion to Connect: The Council That Changed the World
Acts 15:22-35
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 23, 2016
A Passion to Connect: Entrusted + Testimony
Acts 14:21-28
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 9, 2016
A Questionable Life: Testimony + ENJOYING
Luke 7:33-50; John 2:1-12
Pastor Jim Rutherford
October 2, 2016
A Questionable Life: Blessing
Genesis 12:1-5
Luke 6:20-47
Pastor Jim Rutherford
September 25, 2016
A Questionable Life: Filled
2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 1; Luke 6:20-47
Pastor Jim Rutherford
August 28, 2016
A Passion to Connect: The Apostle Paul
Acts 8:1-3 & 9:1-31
Pastor Jim Rutherford
August 7, 2016
A Passion to Connect: The Good News & Humility
Acts 8:26-40
Pastor Jim Rutherford
July 31, 2016
A Passion to Connect: The Good News & Our Old Ways
Acts 8:1-25
Pastor Jim Rutherford
June 12, 2016
A Passion to Connect: God's Vision for Community
Acts 2:42-47 & 4:32-37
Pastor Jim Rutherford
June 5, 2016
A Passion to Connect: What Do You Say?
Pastor Jim Rutherford, Senior Pastor
May 29, 2016
A Passion to Connect: a series in the book of Acts - Speaking in Tongues?
Pastor Jim Rutherford, Senior Pastor
May 22, 2016
A Passion to Connect: Beautiful Kingdom Change
Acts 8:1-4, Titus 1:5, 2 Cor. 10:15
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 15, 2016
A Passion to Connect: Pentacost - When the Promise Came
Acts 2:1-13
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 8, 2016
A Passion to Connect: Leadership Matters
Acts 1:12-26
Pastor Jim Rutherford
May 1, 2016
Vision Sunday - RECAP
The Purpose and Mission of Oak Hills
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 24, 2016
A Passion to Connect: What Does Kingdom Generosity Look Like?
Acts 4:23-5:11
Pastor Jim Rutherford
April 17, 2016
A Passion to Connect: What is God's Vision?
Acts 1:6-11
Pastor Jim Rutherford