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September 7, 2025
1 Corinthians
Nate Birkholz
God's Kindness for Imperfect People

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God’s Kindness for Imperfect People” from 1 Corinthians 1:1-9.  This week we begin a new sermon series in 1 Corinthians.  You can familiarize yourself with the book by reading summary notes from a study Bible; reading the book itself, or even skimming the chapters and their subtitles.

God's Kindness for Imperfect People
August 31, 2025
Nate Birkholz
The Practice of Church Discipline

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Practice of Church Discipline” from Matthew 16:13-9; 18:15-20.  Just the mention of church discipline can leave Christians feeling uneasy, more than likely because it has been done poorly in so many different contexts.  Yet, the practice itself is a responsibility that Jesus has given to His church.  So, on Sunday, we will look at this important Biblical practice with humility and aim to grow in obeying our King.  

The Practice of Church Discipline
August 24, 2025
Stephen Ellison
Why Church Membership Matters

Pastor Stephen brings the message, "Why Church Membership Matters.” Is church membership a modern practice, or a Biblical one? Is it more like being a family member, or a Costco member? Many of us have questions about just how essential this practice is. Many of us may question what it is. This Sunday, we'll look at what Scripture has to say about the believers responsibility to the local church.

Why Church Membership Matters
August 17, 2025
Nate Birkholz
The Practice of Giving

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Practice of Giving."  For the next three weeks we will turn to the Bible to look at healthy practices for a local church.  This week we are looking at the practice of giving; next week is the practice of membership and serving.  The last week we will cover the practice of Biblical discipline. Ask God to use this series in your own life and for His glory in the church.  

The Practice of Giving
August 10, 2025
Psalms
Nate Birkholz
Waiting for the Lord

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Waiting for the Lord” from Psalm 27.  Pastor Nate brings the message, "Waiting for the Lord" from Psalm 27. What can you do when fear threatens the security of your life? In Psalm 27 God gives us a way for fear to be defeated by a Biblically driven faith that waits for the Lord.  What does that faith look like?  Let's study Psalm 27 together to find out.   

Waiting for the Lord
Nate Birkholz
December 10, 2017
Isaiah

Jesus is Coming - Part 2

Nate Birkholz
December 10, 2017
Isaiah
Jesus is Coming - Part 2

As we look towards Christmas we welcome the hope and peace that only Jesus can bring into our hearts.  More than that, we read in Isaiah 9 that His peace will be an eternal reality on the new earth.  That's a promise that will carry us through the week.

Nate Birkholz
December 3, 2017

A Biblical Response to Our Culture of Sexual Allegations

Nate Birkholz
December 3, 2017
A Biblical Response to Our Culture of Sexual Allegations

This message is a biblical perspective of the sexual allegations that we are seeing on a daily level. 

Nate Birkholz
December 3, 2017
Genesis

Jesus is Coming - Part 1

Nate Birkholz
December 3, 2017
Genesis
Jesus is Coming - Part 1

As we move into December, the anticipation of Jesus' arrival wells up within us.  The earliest promise of Jesus' coming is found in Genesis 3:15.  It covers God's sovereign grace, the conflict of sin, and the ultimate victory in which Satan and evil are ultimeately defeated through our Lord an Savior.

Nate Birkholz
November 26, 2017

Thanksgiving...For the Church

Nate Birkholz
November 26, 2017
Thanksgiving...For the Church

The message comes from 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3.  One of the kindest gifts that God has given us is the local church family.  He has blessed us with spiritual brothers and sisters who, although not perfect, genuinely care and love us for who we are in Christ.  May our hearts be thankful to God for what He has given us.

Luke Bylsma
November 19, 2017
Ephesians

The Weightiness of Prayer

Luke Bylsma
November 19, 2017
Ephesians
The Weightiness of Prayer

As Christians, there are many things we find difficult to do. One of those is to pray. Prayer is easily pushed aside because of busy schedules, the results we want don't come, and we simply don't see a need for it. In Ephesians 6:10-18 Paul shows us the weightiness of prayer.

Tagged: Prayer

Nate Birkholz
November 19, 2017
Exodus

A Visit from the Father-in-Law

Nate Birkholz
November 19, 2017
Exodus
A Visit from the Father-in-Law

On the surface of Exodus 18 we see a visit from the ol' father-in-law.  More importantly, there are two essential practices that we need to aim for as Christians/a church that desires to worship God.

Nate Birkholz
November 12, 2017
Exodus

Water, Bread, and War

Nate Birkholz
November 12, 2017
Exodus
Water, Bread, and War

A message from Exodus 15-17, "Water, Bread, and War."  Right after God gives His people an amazing victory over Pharaoh they lapse in their faith with grumbling and complaining.  However, God provides everything they (and we) need.

Nate Birkholz
November 5, 2017
Exodus

Trust God

Nate Birkholz
November 5, 2017
Exodus
Trust God

A message from Exodus 13, "Trust God."  Trust God with your life because He knows what is best and He is with you even in the middle of your crisis.

Nate Birkholz
November 5, 2017
Exodus

God Makes Himself Known

Nate Birkholz
November 5, 2017
Exodus
God Makes Himself Known

Wondering how the fires of worship are going to take off in your heart?  We'll be answering that question as we study a rather large section of Scripture (Exodus 7-15) in which God deliberately and mercifully makes Himself known.

Tom Siefert
October 29, 2017
Romans

After Darkness, Light

Tom Siefert
October 29, 2017
Romans
After Darkness, Light

The sermon title is, "After Darkness, Light" from Romans 1:16-17.  This week we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.  Who was this man who started it all and why does it even matter to us today?

Nate Birkholz
October 22, 2017
Exodus

Discouraged? God Will...

Nate Birkholz
October 22, 2017
Exodus
Discouraged?  God Will...

In Exodus 5-6, Moses has surrendered his will to God and is stepping out in faith.  All is good now, life falls into place, and Pharaoh becomes a friend, right?  Not quite.  Opposition rises up and discouragement sets in.  How does God help the discouraged?

Nate Birkholz
October 8, 2017
Exodus

Stop Making Excuses

Nate Birkholz
October 8, 2017
Exodus
Stop Making Excuses

In Exodus 3-4, we see that as God sees His people suffering in Egypt, He raises up an imperfect, excuse-laden fugitive named Moses.  The wonderful news of the Gospel is that no matter what the circumstances of life may be, God not only calls but also enables us to obey Him in ways we never imagined.

Nate Birkholz
October 1, 2017
Exodus

God Keeps His Promises

Nate Birkholz
October 1, 2017
Exodus
God Keeps His Promises

This message is the beginning of a new series in Exodus.  From Exodus 1-2 we learn that it's a blessing to know that even in the midst of chaos and struggle, God keeps His covenant promises.

Nate Birkholz
September 24, 2017

The Purpose of the Church

Nate Birkholz
September 24, 2017
The Purpose of the Church

Our last sermon on the church, from Ephesians 1:11-14, is going to answer the question, "What is the Biblical purpose of the church?"  We also intend to see how the answer applies to our lives.

Tagged: The Church

Nate Birkholz
September 17, 2017

Correction: A Responsibility of the Local Church

Nate Birkholz
September 17, 2017
Correction: A Responsibility of the Local Church

We happily remember the times our dads kindly showed us a better way to hold a bat, tie a tie, turn a wrench, or how to read a book.  We needed correction and they gently helped us.  In our walk with God we need correction as well, and we'll look at Galatians 6:1-2 to see how the local church ought to be doing it.

Tagged: The Church

Nate Birkholz
September 10, 2017

The Character of the Church

Nate Birkholz
September 10, 2017
The Character of the Church

As we continue our short series on the church, from Titus 2:1-10, we see the character of the local church and the indispensable grace that makes it possible.

Tagged: The Church

Nate Birkholz
September 3, 2017

The Perfect Body

Nate Birkholz
September 3, 2017
The Perfect Body

For the month of September we will be studying passages about the local church.  This week we will see, from 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, that God has arranged believers for the purpose of "togetherness."  And it doesn't always happen through formal ministry programs.

Tagged: The Church

Wayne Muri
August 27, 2017

The Joy Required

Wayne Muri
August 27, 2017
The Joy Required

The sermon is from Philippians.

Tom Siefert
August 20, 2017

Listen, God is Singing

Tom Siefert
August 20, 2017
Listen, God is Singing

We learn from the Bible that angels sing and people sing, but did you know God sings?  This week we will learn that God expresses how He feels about us through joyful song.

Nate Birkholz
August 13, 2017
Psalms

Depression Moving Forward

Nate Birkholz
August 13, 2017
Psalms
Depression Moving Forward

"Depression Moving Forward" from Psalm 77.

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