Converge Community Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
Mike Bettig
Pastor Mike starts of a short series on giving and the way the Lord gives gifts to his people for the building up of the church.
We have an amazing group of young people sharing their testimony and taking the step of Baptism.
Pastor Mike talks through the greetings from Paul's ministry team and how that reflects the unity we find in the local church.
Pastor Rob unpacks Paul's final appeal to the Roman Church concerning doctrine and the ultimate victory we have in Christ.
Justin Baney, an Elder at Converge Community Church shares a compelling message on our need for community in the global and local church.
Pastor Mike continues the Romans series with looking at the larger view of eternity in mind as we walk life together in Christ.
Pastor Mike challenges the church to give up freedoms for the sake of loving their brothers and sisters in Christ.
Guest Speaker Johnathon Swift unpacks the call for the church to reflect Jesus through our worship.
This week, our guest speaker, Pastor Sabin Boruga from Sibiu, shares a message from the account of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, reminding us of the divine appointments God gives His people to share the gospel with others. Through this passage, we are encouraged to be attentive, obedient, and ready to point people to Christ.
Danny Parmelee, President of Converge MidAmerica, gives a challenge to be a sending church, lead by pray and the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Rob starts off our missions series on significant ways we can take part in the Lord's great commission.
Pastor Mike brings a challenge to all believers about charity and grace towards those who share differing opinions.
Pastor Rob talks of our call to love others and live holy lives for the day of salvation is drawing near.
Pastor Mike looks at the strange ending of Mark to challenge us to ask ourselves how we should respond to the empty tomb.
Pastor Rob shares a strong message that we often are uncomfortable to hear: the call to submit to our authorities.
Pastor Joe closes out chapter 12 with a key message to let the Lord be the judge so we can be free to love.
Pastor Mike shows how Paul transitions from explaining the power of the gospel to how we are to respond to it.
Pastor Joe finishes chapter 11 with a call for worship and praise to a God who saves anyone who believes in the name of Christ.
Pastor Mike explains the grace displayed by God grafting in the Gentiles unto salvation.
Pastor Mike finishes up chapter 8 with an encouraging message of God's secure love for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Pastor Rob gives an encouraging word that the Lord will continue the work of salvation until we reach glory.
Pastor Mike explains how the Law exposes sin and causes inner conflict for those who are still under the law.
Romans 7:1–6 teaches that believers have died with Christ and are no longer under the law’s authority. Through the illustration of marriage, Paul shows that death ends legal obligation, freeing us to belong to Christ and bear fruit for God through the Spirit.
Pastor Joe unpacks the classic carol that reflects on Luke's account of the birth of Christ.
In this episode, Pastor Mike unpacks the history behind a classic Christmas carol and explains how it echoes Scripture’s promise of peace on earth made possible through the birth of Jesus.
Pastor Rob begins our Advent series by unpacking the classic Carol, O' Come All Ye Faithful.
Pastor Rob explains a very important question about our freedom to follow Christ in obedience.
Pastor Joe concludes chapter 5 of Romans with an important message of the hope we have in God's abundant grace.
Pastor Rob expands on the promise of reconciliation that is only met through Jesus Christ.
Pastor Mike explains the blessings of justification by faith: peace with God, access into his grace, and an enduring hope.
Pastor Rob explains the significance of Abraham's example of a life long journey of faith.
We take a short break from our Romans series and Dave Smeltzer reminds us of the importance of prayer in our lives.
Pastor Mike explains how our faith is counted as righteousness by looking at how Paul argues this glorious truth from Abraham and King David.
Pastor Joe finishes up chapter three by highlighting salvation apart from the law, and yet we still uphold the law.
Pastor Rob explains the power of the gospel and that it's able to save all who put their faith in Christ.
Pastor Mike explains Paul's summary of the universal indictment that all are under sin and deserving of God's wrath.
Pastor Rob walks through the four rhetorical questions Paul asks and answers with quick succession.
Pastor Mike explains how the law falls short to save anyone and the great need we have for Jesus and the Cross.
Pastor Joe explains the judgment of God upon those who judge others yet do the very same things.
Pastor Rob finish's Romans chapter 1 with final reminder of the depth of human depravity.
8 People came up to share their testimonies and were baptized that evening down in Lake Michigan.
Pastor Rob gives insight on an important passage that's very relevant in today's American culture.
Pastor Rob moves into the bad news of human depravity where Paul explains we are all without excuse.
Pastor Mike focuses on the thesis of the book of Romans. The gospel and it's power to save everyone who believes.
Pastor Jeff explains Paul's passion for the church and the importance of the power of the gospel.
Pastor Rob gives a convincing argument for the importance of membership in a local church.
Pastor Joe closes up our post-exilic series with a message of hope found in Haggai which points to the promised king who will fulfill the Davidic promise.
Pastor Mike gives a compelling message to continue on in faithful obedience when discouragement seeps into our spiritual lives.
Pastor Tre Moore, shares an important message for the need of compassion and prayer as we are sent out to proclaim the gospel.
Pastor Mike shares the importance of going outside our comfort zones to share the gospel to those who may not be like us.
Pastor Rob begins our missions series and starts with Jesus call to go out to all nations by starting locally.
Pastor Mike shares an important Easter message on the significance of the resurrected Christ.
Pastor Mike reflects on the dangers of cynicism and cheating God out of what he deserves.
Pastor Rob describes God's promise of purification and judgement that starts with his people.
Pastor Rob challenges us to reflect on how we honor the Lord in worship and praise to him.
Pastor Mike begins the book of Malachi and highlights the covenant love the Lord has for his chosen people.
Pastor Mike closes out the Joel series with a reminder of the wonder of God's presence among his people.
Pastor Joe gives a compelling message of how God's perfect justice provides restoration for God's chosen people.
Pastor Mike finishes Joel chapter 2 and unpacks God's astounding promise of His Spirit and Salvation.
Pastor Joe unpacks a significant passage that makes a turn from God's judgment to the hope of restoration for Israel.
Pastor Joe looks through out scripture and points to the importance of Jesus the Messiah.
Pastor continues working through Obadiah and the strong warnings he gives of gloating and betrayal.
Pastor Joe starts off our series by showing the Lord's faithful promise of bring the proud low.
Pastor Mike concludes this part of the series by explaining the significance of the remnants return from exile.
Pastor Mike unpacks the time of the kings in Israel's history and how it leads up to the time of the Post-Exilic Prophets
We are starting a new series over 4 Post-exilic prophet but before we jump in, we will work through the timeline.
Pastor Mike wraps up the gospel of Matthew and unpacks the significance of Jesus' last words which calls God's people to go and make disciples.
Pastor Joe explores the profound rejection Jesus faced from Jews and Gentiles alike leading up to His crucifixion.
Pastor Rob looks at the final trial of Jesus and the guilt of his wrongful execution being passed from Pilate to the crowd.
Pastor Mike covers the tragic en of Judas and the fulfillment of Old Testament Prophecy.
Pastor Rob covers one of the darkest moments in Peter's life, the humiliating denial that he even knew Jesus.
Pastor Joe focuses on the humanity of Jesus as he prays to the Father in the garden of Gethsemane.
Mike Bowden shares a important message about our great need for Jesus and the call to come to him through the means of the Lord's Supper.
Pastor Mike unpacks how all the plotting of men are still under the sovereign plan of God.
Pastor Rob shares the importance of using our gifts for the Lord and the advancement of his kingdom.
Pastor Rob shares how we are to be ready for the final judgment that will come after Jesus' Return
Pastor Mike shares how Jesus warns the disciples of the kind of judgment that will be soon coming.
Johnathan Swift gives a challenging message about aligning our hearts to God's heart as we do missions.
John and Elaine Mehn share their story about God's call for them to go make disciples in another country.
Pastor Joe walks through the first 4 woes in chapter 23 and the sobering lessons the church must consider.
Pastor Rob explains the lesson Jesus gives to his disciples on what it means to be truly great.
Pastor Mike finishes chapter 22 with the final question asked by Jesus concerning the Messiah.
This Easer Sunday Pastor Mike talk on the 2 questions asked of Jesus about government and the resurrection of the dead.
Pastor Mike reminds us of the consequences of rejecting God's invitation and the call to holiness as you enter his banquet hall.
Pastor Mike shares about the rebellious nature of the religious leaders and how Jesus turns the tables on them by asking a simple question.
Pastor Mike shoes how the kingdom of the world and the kingdom of heaven converge in the temple and how Jesus cleanse house.
Pastor Mike walks through Jesus' response to strange request from a mother for her two sons.
Pastor Mike unpacks the parable of the generous master and how it pertains to the kingdom of heaven.
Pastor Rob explains the call as disciples of Jesus to leave everything behind and follow him.
Pastor Joe looks at Jesus' teaching about the access to salvation for those who have child like faith.
Pastor Mike unpacks the importance of the "imago Dei" and how it's foundational in showing the intrinsic value of all human life.
Pastor Mike works through the question of marriage and divorce that was posed by the Pharisees to trap Jesus.
Pastor Mike finishes the advent series in Isaiah 61 and the promise given that's fulfilled in Christ.
Pastor Jeff take us to through the promise of a child that will rule over the kingdom forever.
Pastor Mike describes how Isaiah points to Jesus as the promised one who will bring peace a restoration.
Pastor Joe describes how Isaiah foreshadows the comfort we have through Jesus Christ coming.
We are finishing up chapter 18 which calls the church to confront sin to rescue our brothers and sisters trapped in sin.
Pastor Mike talks about the object of our faith being Christ and the call for us to follow him in suffering.
Pastor Rob talks through Jesus' revelation that he must suffer, die, and on the third day, be raised.
Pastor Mike describes the importance of the transfiguration and the need for Jesus to accomplish the plan of salvation through suffering.
Mike Bowden shares about our tendency to construct and live in our own kingdom and how our father calls us into his kingdom.
Jesus rebukes both the religious leaders and disciples for their inability to understand God's word, yet Peter proclaims Jesus as the Christ, the son of God, not by flesh which was revealed to him by the Father in Heaven.
We are finishing chapter 15 which covers a persistent Canaanite Women and a persistent crowd.
Pastor Jeff shares about the authority of God's Word and his powerful work he does in our hearts.
Pastor Rob explains how people are impacted by Jesus as many struggle to understand who he really is.
Pastor Joe shares about the importance of parables for both the disciples and the crowds.
Pastor Mike focuses on the Parable of the four soils and how it reflects the condition of the crowd Jesus is telling it to.
11 young Christians share their testimony of God's grace in their lives and their desire to follow him in baptism.
Pastor Mike shares how Jesus responds to those who were still seeking signs from him and his explanation of what it means to be in the family of God.
Pastor Jeff focuses on the confrontation Jesus had with the Pharisees who accuse him of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebub.
Pastor Rob explains how Jesus fulfills the prophecy in Isaiah 43 and brings hope to all nations.
Pastor Jeff covers the fulfilled prophecy of Isaiah 42 and it's promise of hope to all nations through Jesus.
Pastor Rob discusses how the Pharisees challenge Jesus about the Sabbath and Jesus' profound response.
Pastor Mike finishes chapter 11 and Jesus' compassionate call to come to him and receive rest for our souls.
Pastor Rob takes us through the first 15 verses of chapter 11 and describes the relationship between the identity of John the Baptist and Jesus the promised messiah.
Pastor Jeff explains how the gospel of Jesus draws a line in the sand and causes us to decide who we will truly serve.
Pastor Mike continues through the instructions Jesus gives to the 12 disciples for their ministry to the lost sheep of Israel.
Pastor Jeff focuses on the commissioning of the 12 disciples for the kingdom ministry work.
Pastor Mike finishes the mission series with a look at Romans 12 and the call to present our bodies as living sacrifices.
Pastor Rob continues our mission series by showing how the whole Bible develops the concept of the Kingdom of God.
Gary Rhormayer, president of Converge Mid-America, shares the gospel of Jesus and how important it is to declare it to the nations.
Pastor Mike shares how Jesus has compassion for the crowds which results in the expanse of his ministry through the disciples.
Pastor Jeff shares how Jesus challenges the old ways while emphasizing the importance of love and mercy.
Pastor Mike shares the story about Jesus' first appearance to the disciples and Thomas's refusal to believe the testimony of his fellow disciples.
Pastor Mike covers three miracles Jesus does to show his authority over all he created.
Pastor Joe takes us through three miracles of Jesus and how He fulfills the promise prophesied by Isaiah long ago.
Pastor Jeff closes the sermon on the mount and Jesus's challenge to enter the narrow gate.
Pastor Mike explains the need to pursue our heavenly Father, who knows how to give good gifts.
Pastor Jeff takes us through the dangers of judging others and the importance of looking at our own hearts before correcting others.
In our fast-paced world, we all struggle with anxiety. Pastor Mike walks through Jesus' command to seek the kingdom of God and not be anxious.
Pastor Mike preaches on the next phrase in the Lord's prayer. "Your kingdom come, your will be done."
We start the new year with a series about prayer as we take a closer look at the Lord's prayer.
Pastor Jeff gives an insightful picture of peace throughout scripture which comes to fruition at the birth of Jesus.
Pastor Mike looks at the stump of Jesse found in Isaiah 11 and how God's promise brings hope to the whole world.
Pastor Mike talks about fasting and the importance of practicing it with the right heart.
Pastor Jeff tackles the topics of divorce and oaths and the Jesus' intentions for going further than the Mosaic law.
Mike Bowden shares from the gospel of John and 2 Peter about embracing the truth of God's love for you.
Pastor Mike digs into the extreme measures Jesus calls his followers to take when battling sin.
Pastor Rob shares with us the high standard that is demanded to enter the kingdom of heaven and how we must rely on Christ's work on the cross in order to obtain that standard.
Pastor Mike unpacks the sermon on the mount and dives into the qualities Jesus establishes for kingdom living.
Pastor Mike walks through the three temptations Jesus experienced before his ministry began.
Pastor Rob explains the significance of Jesus' baptism and God's affirmation of his beloved son.
Pastor Mike unpacks the story of the wise men and how Herod's schemes cannot thwart God's plans.
Pastor Jeff finishes our Galatian series with a summary of how doctrine plays out in life.
Pastor Rob looks at the concept of sowing and reaping in order to express the love of Christ
Pastor Rob continues our series of the book of Galatians by explaining the complicated yet sound allegory about two covenants.
Pastor Mike continues our mission month series with a look into why Jesus and the cross are the only means for salvation.
Guest Speaker from Word Partners, David Sunday, brings the gospel message from John 12 and how it is the good news that we must share with the nations.
Pastor Jeff takes us through the resurrection story and the hope we have as we follow Jesus the risen Christ.
Pastor Jeff challenges us to lean into the gospel and how important it is to be formed in Christ's image.
Pastor Mike looks at Pauls's explanation for why we are now adopted as sons by faith in Jesus Christ.
Pastor Jeff challenges us to remember the truth of the promise given through faith in Jesus Christ.
Pastor Rob gives a challenging word on the effects of the law and how it is by faith we are saved from the curse of the law.
Pastor Mike shares how the Old Testament points to God's redemptive plan through Jesus.
Pastor Mike looks at the five questions Paul brings to the Galatians in hopes they would come to their senses and see that we are saved by faith alone in Christ alone.
Pastor Jeff gives insight into how Peter can be inconsistent with the truth of the gospel.
Pastor Jeff focuses on Paul's travels to Jerusalem to make sure the gospel he preaches is the true gospel.
Pastor Mike unpacks Paul's argument for why we can be certain the gospel of justification by faith is the one true gospel.
Pastor Mike unpacks Paul's confrontation with the Galatian churches and how teaching a false gospel results in destruction.
Pastor Jeff leads off our new series in the book of Galatians, giving us the big picture of what the letter is all about.
Pastor Mike points to Psalm 71 as a wonderful example of a raw and honest prayer given in a time of desperation.
Pastor Rob shares with us how the Psalmist expresses God's power and sovereign care over all creation.
Pastor Jeff starts off our short series on praying through the Psalms. The best way to bring in the new year.
Pastor Mike wraps up the advent series with a look at how the book of Revelation points to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's covenant promises.
Pastor Jeff takes us through the Davidic Covenant and how it points to the coming of the one king who will sit on his throne forever.
Pastor Mike explains how the covenant promise found in Genesis 12 foreshadows the coming of Jesus.
Pastor Joe starts off our advent series in Genesis 3 and the fall of humanity. Who will be the serpent crusher and reverse the curse? Pastor Joe leads to the only answer, Jesus the Messiah!
Pastor Jeff finishes the series by focusing on the expression of unity we display as we walk in a manner worthy of our calling.
Pastor Jeff focuses on Ephesians 2:11-22 and how it explains the mystery of oneness found in John 17
Pastor Rob unpacks the doctrine of the Trinity and how we are to reflect the love we have received in Christ which unites us as the church.
Pastor Mike zeros in on speaking truth in love which is required in maintaining oneness in the church.
This week Pastor Mike gives an overview of our new series called, "What Christ Desires for the Church.
This week we are taking a short break in our Daniel series with a special focus on Psalm 90
Pastor Jeff shows how Daniel's hope was not found in the kingdoms of this world. In the end, they will fall while God's kingdom will reign forever.
Pastor Jeff shares about the importance of confession and the mercy of God as he walks through Daniel's prayer of confession.
Pastor Rob explains the vision Daniel receives and the ramifications of its message for the people of God.
Pastor Mike explains Daniel's vision concerning the chaos and turmoil in the world and the hope of the future kingdom of God.
Daniel 6 in the conclusion of the narrative portion in the book of Daniel. How will Daniel respond to the challenge laid out before him?
As we work our way through Daniel, Pastor Mike unpacks the severity of God's justice and the wonderful gift of his grace.
Pastor Jeff shared about the dangers of pride, the call for humility, and the precious gift of God's great mercy.
Pastor Mike unpacks the wonderful story of God delivering 3 faithful men who refused to bow down to an idol made by the king.
Listen and be encouraged as 6 young people move towards baptism and give their testimonies of God's grace in their lives.
Pastor Mike focuses on the Lord as the great revealer of mysteries and the one true sovereign king in Daniel 2.
Pastor Rob challenges us on the dangers of pride and the faithfulness of God's grace to sinners as he works through the first chapter in Daniel.
Pastor Rob shares how emotions are given to us by God for His glory. The Proverbs have much to say about our emotions!
Pastor Jeff points out how the Proverbs point to the gospel of Jesus Christ and our need for righteousness which leads to life.
Pastor Jeff unpacks the biblical perspective of money and how we are to live out a life of generosity with a gracious heart.
Pastor Jeff shares with us the godly qualities found in the Proverbs pertaining to husbands, wives, and children.
Pastor Jeff shares with us the importance of friendship and the qualities associated with being a good friend.