The Apostles’ Creed says it simply: “I believe in the Holy Spirit.” The Nicene Creed expands it: “We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life…” But behind those words is a sweeping story.  God’s Spirit has been moving through all of scripture and all of eternity.

We see Him hovering over the waters at creation, breathing life into Adam, reviving dry bones in Ezekiel’s vision, and raising Jesus from the dead. That same Spirit now dwells in us, and it's not as a vague force or a distant power, but as the Lord Himself, fully God, present and active.

The Spirit comforts and convicts, guides and speaks, and breathes life where there is none. Without Him, the Christian life is not just difficult. It’s impossible. But with Him, even the driest bones can live again.

So here’s the question: if the Spirit really is the giver of life, what might He be breathing into you today?

In this message, we explore a part of the gospel story that’s often overlooked but changes everything: the moment Jesus ascended into heaven. As pastor Aaron Lentz shares, this wasn’t His exit from the world, but His coronation as King of kings, taking His seat at the right hand of the Father. From that place of authority, He reigns over all creation and draws even closer to His people through the Holy Spirit.

We live in a tension we call the “already but not yet.” The victory has been won, but the final chapter is still to come. One day, the same Jesus who ascended will return to make all things new, to wipe away every tear, and to set the world right. Until then, we’re not just waiting. We’re witnesses, living now in the reality of His kingdom, letting our lives echo the prayer: Your kingdom come, Your will be done.

At the heart of it all is this hope you can hold onto: our King is on the throne, He is with us, and His reign will never end.

In the fourth message from our This We Confess series, lead pastor Aaron Lentz focuses on the most pivotal moment in history: the suffering, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

This isn’t just theology. It’s deeply personal. For our sake, Jesus chose the cross. He stepped into our pain, carried our sin, endured betrayal, humiliation, and death, not out of obligation, but out of love. 

Together, we explore why this moment is central to both the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed and what it means to live as people marked by the cross and resurrection. From historical evidence to biblical prophecy, we’re reminded that this was always God’s plan to rescue and restore.

Whether you’re facing pressure, pain, or just the start of a new season, let this message anchor you in the unshakable hope of the gospel: that death does not get the final word. Jesus does.

What do we mean when we say, “I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord”? In this week’s message, we explore one of the most powerful and foundational lines in the creeds and in the Christian faith.

We look closely at who Jesus really is: the Christ, the anointed one, our Prophet, Priest, and King. He is not just a great teacher or spiritual figure. He is God’s eternal Son, fully God and fully human, who stepped into our story for us and for our salvation. Through the lens of both the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, we reflect on the depth of what it means to call Jesus Lord, and how that single word reshapes every part of life.

This isn’t abstract theology. It’s personal. It’s real. And it changes everything.

As summer winds down and new routines take shape, we’re invited to slow down and ask: What am I building my life on? In this episode, we continue our series, This We Confess, by digging into the very first line of two ancient and enduring creeds, the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed.

What does it really mean to say, "I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth"? Pastor Aaron explores the personal and communal nature of belief, the radical claim of one true God in a world full of distractions and idols, and the powerful truth that this God is not just almighty but also a perfect Father.

You’ll be reminded that faith isn’t just about agreeing with ideas; it’s about trusting someone with the full weight of your life. It’s about being held by the God who created all things, seen and unseen, including you.

We encourage you to let the confession “I believe in God the Father Almighty” shape how you live, love, and trust.

Whether you stumbled upon this sermon or were unable to make it in person, we’re grateful to have you! Join us in person! We meet regularly on Sundays 10:00 AM at 1268 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201. 

In this message by Lead Pastor, Aaron Lentz, we kick off a brand new series called This We Confess which is a journey through the core beliefs that have shaped the Christian faith for centuries. These aren’t fringe ideas or theological trends, but the deep, time-tested truths that have united the church across generations, continents, and cultures.

Before we explore the individual confessions, today we’re laying the groundwork. What does it mean to confess our faith? Why have believers across time risked everything to proclaim, “Jesus is Lord”? And how did this message get passed down through ordinary people like us?

We’ll look at:
-The power of confession and not just admitting sin, but declaring what is true
-The difference between opinion and truth in a world of shifting foundations
-How God has been speaking from the very beginning and continues to speak today
-The faithful chain of witnesses who carried the gospel from Jesus to us

At the heart of this episode is a simple but life-shaping question:
What is your life really built on?

We’re invited to return to what is most true, not just in our minds but with our whole lives.

Whether you stumbled upon this livestream or unable to make it in person this morning, we’re grateful to have you! Join us in person! We meet regularly on Sundays 10:00 AM at 1268 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201. 

All songs used during this service are covered by CCLI Streaming License #20129182.

In this moving message from Genesis 2, guest speaker, Mike Hamby, invites us to return to the garden, and not just Eden, but the inner garden of our soul, where we can experience the abiding love and presence of God. Through personal story, poetic imagery, and thoughtful teaching, we’re reminded that God is not absent, even when He feels far away.

Whether you feel caught in shame, noise, or disconnection, this message offers hope: you are held, you are loved, and you are being sent, rooted in love and flung forth to bring that love into the world.

Whether you stumbled upon this livestream or unable to make it in person this morning, we’re grateful to have you! Join us in person! We meet regularly on Sundays 10:00 AM at 1268 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201. 

All songs used during this service are covered by CCLI Streaming License #20129182.

Guest speaker Mike Hamby wraps up our series in the Gospel of Mark with a deep dive into one of the most debated passages, Mark 16:9–20. With warmth, clarity, and a touch of Appalachian humor, he helps us understand the role of textual criticism and affirms the reliability of Scripture. More importantly, he shows how even difficult texts ultimately point us to the good news of Jesus, the serpent-slaying, soul-saving Son of God.

From the garden of Eden to the island of Malta, from Eve’s fall to Paul’s survival, this message draws a clear line to Christ, who invites us not to take hold of fruit or serpents, but to take hold of Him. And when we do, we find He has already taken hold of us.

Listen in, be encouraged, and consider: What are you taking hold of today?

Whether you stumbled upon this livestream or unable to make it in person this morning, we’re grateful to have you! Join us in person! We meet regularly on Sundays 10:00 AM at 1268 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201. 

All songs used during this service are covered by CCLI Streaming License #20129182.