Abiding Shepherd

Where real living begins!

We know we've been given a new life in Christ and want to live that way more and more. Sometimes it goes well. Other times, not so much. Sometimes it's a combination of the both. That's why we need to remember how this new life works!

1) We need God to carve out a pure heart in us that can be in His presence and partner with Him. When He does, it changes everything about how we live!

2) Even though God has accomplished great things in us, we all have been guilty of doing what is in our own best interest, with a complete disregard for others. None of us deserve God's favor or His Spirit.

3) Jesus was forsaken by God so justice could be served for our sins. Because of Him, we can confidently look to our God to give us life.

4) We get to ask God to give us a like-new spirit, solidly filling up our spiritual lungs so we can live.

5) God can bring us out into the light of His salvation, the light of Jesus and give us a willing spirit to step forward into life!

Psalm 51:10-12

10.17.21 Message from Cottage Grove

Pastor Nate Abahamson

Our Sanctification series continues with a study of Psalm 51:10-12.

10.17.21 Message from Fort Atkinson

Pastor Nathan Krause

Our "Sanctification" Series continues with a study of Philippians 1:3-6.

10.10.21 Message from Fort Atkinson

Pastor Nathan Krause

Team Work Makes the Dream Work 

It's often the little things that really make all the difference. The little things begin with humility. 

1) Biblical submission is not about being less valuable than another. It's about willfully submitting yourself to the direction of another. 

2) There are little things that will creep into our hearts and take a position that belongs to God. 

3) God didn't leave us alone to fight the battle in our hearts. 

4) Jesus entered the game to be our substitute. Through His life, death and resurrection now no matter what your position, you matter. 

5) God has made you valuable so now you can go and make a difference in someone else's life.   

James 4:7-12 

10.10.21 Message from Cottage Grove 

Pastor Clark Schultz

The Light For You & For The World!

For all of eternity, God the Father & God the Son have shared a unique relationship. Now God extends an invitation to join in!

1. There’s a challenge we all face as Christians. On the one hand, we’re God’s children. But on the other hand, there’s a sinful nature with us that aligns with the devil.

2. Man-made solutions just won’t do. The only way to resolve the problem of sin is Jesus.

3. God has chosen us and given us the gift of faith. He makes us born again.

4. Even in a sinful world, God has given us the power to be light and to show love.

5. This world matters to God and so God calls us to be lights in the world. 

1 John 3:7-10

10.3.21 Message from Cottage Grove

Pastor Nathan Krause

Are you hiding in the dark?

Stepping out into the light can feel scary. It means being honest about how fall short. It means looking to God to cleanse every part of us. But there is a beautiful new life that's been given to us when we are "Living in the Light."

1 John 3:7-10

10.3.21 Message from Fort Atkinson

Pastor Nate Abrahamson

What Every Christian Parent Wants...  

Above all, every Christian parent wants their child to be with God for eternity. Your Heavenly Father wants the same!   

1) When life gets rough, we might sometimes wonder if God is angry with us but that couldn’t be further from the truth! Jesus already paid for all our sins! 

2) Living in this broken world, our default temptation tends to be to question if God really loves us and if He’s really trustworthy. 

3) God not only know what is necessary to build up who we are now in Him, but also what is necessary to beat down the sinful nature that fights against us. 

4) A parent who lets their child do whatever they want is NOT a loving parent. God IS a loving parent, offering the right correction. 

5) Faith is like a muscle. When stretched and worked, it grows!  

Hebrews 12:4-11 

9.26.21 Message from Cottage Grove 

Pastor Nathan Krause

Is God Against Me?

Sometimes it can feel like everything in life is going against you, even God. But when we face life gets tough, we have every reason to embrace the love our Father is showing us.

Hebrews 12:4-11

9.26.21 Message from Fort Atkinson

Pastor Nate Abrahamson

Not Natural. But Good!

There are many things in life that are not natural to us but are good for us! Jesus changes us for the good!

1) If someone were to tell us that we need to do something, it shows that we haven’t been doing it!

2) If someone were to tell us, “You need to be zealous” for something, it would make it almost impossible to do so because then we would be doing it out of obligation.

3) Thankfully, the directives God gives us begin with His mercy!

4) Jesus is more than an example. Our evil was glued to Him. His goodness is now glued to us! 

5) As we pursue righteousness in view of Christ’s mercy, it changes us!

Romans 12:9-12

9.19.21 message from Cottage Grove

Pastor Brian Klebig

Transformed through Christ we embrace lives of love!

1. Be disgusted by what is evil. 

2. Be glued to what is good.

3. Value one another with brotherly love.

4. Be "all in" for God!

5. Joyfully anticipate good things to come, even when you are under pressure, through continual prayer!

Romans 12:9-12

9.19.21 Message from Fort Atkinson

Pastor Nate Abrahamson