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Fearing God

1 Peter 1:18-21

1 Peter 1:17

1 Peter 1:13-16

Part two of two in our series on Psalm 23

Part one of a two part series on Psalm 23

1 Peter 1:10-12

Lesson from a life dedicated to serving the Lord!

The doctrine of eternally security from 1 Peter 1:5

Suffering is the diamond; joy is the setting in which it is displayed. Suffering is the valuable painting; joy is the wood in which it is framed. While never pleasant, suffering has great value!!

A followup to last week's message from 1 Peter 1:5

1 Peter 1:4

The message from our Easter service. Find the full video version here https://youtu.be/anLlIQqQIE8

1 Peter 1:3

An introduction to the book of 1 Peter

Theological truths that enable you to rejoice in suffering

Preliminary considerations

Peter's transformation from defeated disciple to victorious apostle.

Peter's restoration and ministry.

Peter's life from fisherman to failure

God's grace for you is always sufficient.

God's Word to me is always right!

God's purpose for me is Christlikeness!

God's love for you will never change!

Why church is so important!

Mastering 5 fundamentals of the Christian life.

Christmas through the eyes of the shepherds

The Christmas story through the eyes of Mary.

The Christmas story through the eyes of Elizabeth.

Final wrap up of this year's sermon series

Paul testifying before Festus and Agrippa

Paul's message on Mars Hill

Paul's burden for the lost in Athens

Philips encounter with the man from Ethiopia

Part 3 in our study on Nicodemus

Part 2 in our series on Nicodemus

Lessons on evangelism from the story of Nicodemus

The conversion of Zacchaeus

Sharing the gospel with the lost

Final message in our series on John 4

Applications for us from Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well

Jesus' conversation with the woman of Sychar

The backstory for the woman at the well

Compassion in action from Luke 7

Seeing the lost as Jesus saw them

Isaiah's calling and commission from Isaiah 6

When saying "sorry" isn't good enough.

Understanding forbearance and forgiveness.

The definition, development, and diagnosis of bitterness

The danger and defeat of bitterness

Commitments that are good for a king, a pastor, and an entire church!

Representing both our American and Heavenly citizenships well.

What does it mean to mourn for your sin?

Four examples of false repentance

Learning to mourn over our sin

Do you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you will spend eternity in heaven?

Beginning the second part of our series in Isaiah 6. The upward look leads to an inward look.

The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

How big is your God?

Share Christ with one and watch it lead to another one!

Part 4 in our series on Isaiah 6

A look at God's holiness - His crowning characteristic.

Part 2 in our series on Isaiah 6

God prepares Isaiah for a lifetime of service.

The final message in our series on Psalm 1

Part 4 in our series on Psalm 1

Part 3 in our series on Psalm 1

Part 2 of our series on Psalm 1

The first lesson in our series on Psalm 1

Keep your focus on Christ!

Christmas service 2022.

Part 3 in our Christmas series

The Christmas story through the eyes of Zacharias

Message 1 in our Christmas series

Cultivating the virtue of gratitude

Recognizing the importance of gratitude

Unity is the first expression of a worthy walk. It's precious and worth protecting!

The importance of fellowship in today's challenging culture.

Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3

Part one of an exposition of Ephesians 3:14-21

Nine characteristics of a God-blessed church

How should we pray for each other? Paul gives us a great example in Colossians 1

Why do we practice communion as we do? How do we keep it from becoming a ritual?

Joy, peace, and hope - all available to the child of God

Encourage each other to stay close to God

Missionary Jared Loucks shares a challenge from Philippians 1

How does God desire us to approach His throne? 7 Protocols for worship

Part 3

Part 2

Part 1 in a series on the 7 churches of Revelation

Part 4 of a 4 part series

Part 3 of a 4 part series

Joel Willoughby from Brains and Bibles shares a lesson on the love of God

Message 2 of a 4 part series on Jonah

First of a four part series on the book of Jonah

There's a connection between the spiritual state of the nation of Israel at the end of the divided monarchy and the United States.

Everything in life may change, but God remains the same!

Teaching our children is a responsibility that never ends

Some trust in chariots, some trust in horses. In what do you trust?

Lord, increase our faith.

Memorial Day message

Be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord . . .

Session 5 of our Spring Bible Conference

Session 4 of our Spring Bible Conference

Session 3 of our Spring Bible Conference

Dr. Kober presents Hannah as a model of motherhood in our second session

Session one of our Spring Bible Conference

The confident expectation of the believer.

Are you spiritually optimistic or pessimistic?

Easter message from Dr. Sam De

Preparing our hearts for Resurrection Sunday!

A look at what Scripture says about the communion service

The final message in our series on walking in Christ

Ephesians 5 - 3 aspects of the Believer's walk

Colossians 2:6 part 2

As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in Him!

A great reminder of the magnitude of God's love for us.

Last message in the series on God's Word.

An encouraging message from Psalm 46

Benefits of spending time in the Word of God.

God's Word is quick and powerful!

Resolving to know Christ in this coming year.

Are you ready to meet God?

Learn from the shepherds and Anna the impact the Christmas story should have on our evangelism.

The final episode in our Christmas series

Part 3 of our Christmas series

The conclusion of our message from last week.

We kick off the Christmas season with a reminder that Jesus is prophet, priest, and king.

The next in our series on thanksgiving

The second in the series on thankfulness

Be the one in ten!

A challenge from Psalm 27

Joseph - a model of faithfulness

Peter - from betrayal to boldness through brokenness.

God's immutability - round 2!

God never changes!

A challenge from our missionary to Ghana, Dan Mapes.

Pastor Nathan

The final message in this series.

Pastor Nathan

Part 3 of our series that answers this questions.

Pastor Nathan

Message 1 in this new series

A reminder of revival from the book of Ezra

Tracing the word "precious" through 1 Peter

The hope of Christ's coming leads to purity of life.

Pastor Nathan

Sermon by Nathan

Psalm 34

Conclusion of the message from Hebrews 11

Challenge from Hebrews 11

Independence day message

A challenge from Isaiah 6

Pastor Nathan

Lessons for today from the life of Noah

Psalm 37

Run for the prize

Pastor Nathan

Memorial day message

Discipleship comes at a cost

A message from Romans 5

Mother's day message

Choose you this day who you will serve!

Current events and prophecy

Pastor Greg

Pastor Everett

Pastor Nathan

Do you live for Christ? Is He your life? Join us for this encouraging message from Colossians 3

Psalm 23

We serve a risen savior!!

The compassion of Christ illustrated as He weeps over Jerusalem.

Encouraging message from Psalm 130

Pastor Nathan. Continuing message series on Spiritual Warfare.

Great reminder from the parable of the good Samaritan.

Hope in a hopeless world. This message will be a challenge and an encouragement for anyone who is losing hope.

Pastor Nathan

Though the outward man perish, the inward man is renewed day by day.

Transitioning to new pastoral leadership

Pastor Nathan

Focus on the Lord's table. A backward look, a forward look, and an inward look.

Matthew 6:33 is the starting point for this message on priorities.

What is God's purpose in allowing calamity?

The importance of the Word in the life of a believer.

"Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God!"

Making sense of the chaos of this past year.

"Come now, let us reason together saith the Lord . . ." A great text to begin this new year!

Jesus Christ is the Light!

Pastor Everett

Pastor Nathan

Jesus was born to die.

Jesus is the light of the world.

Pastor Everett

Living a life of gratitude and praise.

If God be for us, who can be against us!?

Pastor Nathan

Nothing can separate us from the love of God!

More truths from Romans 8

The first message in a series on Romans 8:28-39

A great reminder from Philippians 4 for the troubled times we currently face.

Dr. Kober wraps up the conference with a great overview of the Kingdom!

Dr. Kober explains the timing of this event and why it is separate from the rapture.

Dr. Kober provides an overview of the tribulation period.

Dr. Kober reminds us that this will be a time of reward rather than punishment.

Dr. Kober lays out the biblical teaching of the rapture, the next event on God's prophetic timetable.

God's blessings come to those who follow His plan.

Exercising faith instead of fear in these uncertain times

Love conquers fear!

How to conquer fear

Exercising faith rather than fear in these uncertain times.

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Everett

Pastor Nathan

Part 2 of our series with guest speaker Dave Pestel.

Part 3 with our guest speaker, Dave Pestel.

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Nathan

Fulfilling our purpose as a church

Message 6 of our Bible Conference with Bill Jenkin.

Message 5 of our Bible Conference with Bill Jenkin.

Message 4 of our Bible Conference with Bill Jenkin.

Message 3 of our Bible Conference with Bill Jenkin.

Message 2 of our Bible Conference with Bill Jenkin.

Message 1 of our Bible Conference with Bill Jenkin.

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Nathan Friedt

Pastor Everett

Pastor Brian

Pastor Everett

How the Holy Spirit enable us to live the abundant Christian.

God's incredible provision to help us live the Christian life

Help in this time of unrest from Psalm 91

Help in this time of unrest from Psalm 91

Setting the stage as we begin the process of calling a new pastor.

Reflections on the importance of taking time to remember.

Renewing your mind from Romans 12

Renewing your mind from Romans 12

A timely challenge from Romans 12

New sermon series

Good reminder from Psalm 1

Brian Burkhart

Pastor Brian Burkhart

Brian Burkhart

Brian Burkhart

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Everett

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Rob

Nathan Friedt

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Nathan

Nathan Friedt

Pastor Nathan

Nathan Friedt

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Everett

Nathan Friedt

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Everett

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Everett

Pastor Nathan

Jason speaks on how the Lord used Hezekiah, as found in Isaiah.

Pastor Nathan

Guest Speaker from PRBI

Nathan Friedt

Pastor Nathan

Everett Budd

Everett Budd

Pastor Nathan

Nathan Friedt

Ephesians

Pastor Everett

Nathan Friedt

Pastor Nathan

Dr Lyndon Wall

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Everett Budd

Nathan Friedt

John Chapter 4

Pastor Nathan Friedt

Nathan Friedt

Nathan Friedt

Nathan Friedt

Pastor Everett Budd

Nathan Friedt

Nathan Friedt

Nathan Friedt

Nathan Friedt

Pastor Nathan

Advent 2

Advent Week 1

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Nathan

Pastor Nathan

The Fruit of Spirit - Joy

Matthew 6:33

Luke 12:13-21

Genesis 12: 1-9

When God doesn't make sense.

Giving your worries to God in exchange for peace.

Good Friday Nathan Friedt

The Book Of Romans

Sanctification - "To make Holy"

Matthew 6:5-15 Pastor Nathan

Divorce

Matthew 25:14-31