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Have you ever felt like God is distant? Like He's hiding from you? In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan reveals why the Creator of 200 billion trillion stars intentionally hides Himself—and how you can find Him when you seek diligently.

You cannot accept Jesus as Savior without accepting Him as Lord — it's a package deal. In this powerful message, Jonathan Dirmann delivers a full-gospel call to complete surrender that will challenge everything you think you know about what it means to follow Jesus.

Are you struggling to keep God first in your busy life? Discover the biblical foundation for why God deserves first place and learn practical ways to honor Him every day. In this powerful message, Pastor Jerry Dirmann teaches from the first commandment and shows how Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob made God first wherever they lived.

You'll learn 7 compelling reasons God deserves first place: He's your Creator, Sustainer, Provider, Owner of all things, He provided a Savior, proved His love, and loved you first. This isn't about religion—it's about relationship with the God who has given you everything.

Pastor Jerry shares a personal story about learning not to delay honoring God with firstfruits, even while traveling as a national youth minister. He challenges believers to make their homes "houses of prayer" and altars to the Lord, following the example of the patriarchs who built altars wherever they lived.

KEY TEACHINGS IN THIS MESSAGE:
• The first commandment (Exodus 20:3) and greatest commandment (Matthew 22:37-38) both point to putting God first
• Why God isn't selfish for asking to be first—understanding His role as Creator, Sustainer, Provider, and Owner
• Abraham's pattern: building altars and calling on God's name wherever he lived (Genesis 12-13)
• How Isaac and Jacob continued this practice of honoring God first
• Making your home a house of prayer, not just attending church
• The principle of firstfruits: honoring God with the first of your increase (Proverbs 3:9-10)
• Why you shouldn't delay giving to God (Exodus 22:29, 34:19)
• The promise: "Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved/rescued" (Romans 10:13)

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Exodus 20:3 | Matthew 22:35-38 | Genesis 12-13 (Abraham's altars) | Genesis 26 (Isaac's altar) | Genesis 33 (Jacob's altar) | Matthew 6:33 | Proverbs 3:9-10 | Romans 5:8 | Romans 6:23 | John 3:16 | 1 John 4:19 | Joshua 24:15 | Romans 10:13 | Hebrews 1:3 | Revelation 4:11 | Psalm 24:1 | Psalm 145:14-16 | Psalm 147:7-9 | Luke 6:46 | John 14:15 | Matthew 21:13 | Exodus 34:19 | Exodus 22:29

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Waiting for a breakthrough? The secret to your next level isn't out there—it's right where you are now. Pastor Jerry Dirmann reveals the key to promotion in God's kingdom: faithfulness at your CURRENT level.

In this powerful message from the "Make Your Life Count" series, Pastor Jerry unpacks the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) and shows how God rewards those who are faithful with what they've been given—no matter how big or small. Whether you have 5 talents, 2 talents, or 1 talent, the same commendation awaits the faithful: "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Want supernatural power in your life? Pastor Jerry Dirmann reveals the secret from John 15: to bear much fruit, you must "step on the clutch"—intentionally stop, pray, and abide in Christ. Just like shifting a manual transmission requires disengaging the engine, accessing God's power requires stopping to pray.

In this powerful message, Pastor Jerry teaches from John 15:5-8 that everyone—not just full-time ministers—can live with supernatural results when we abide in Christ through prayer. Using the memorable metaphor of a manual transmission clutch, he shows how Jesus modeled this lifestyle: stopping to pray before ministry, fasting in the wilderness, and returning in the power of the Holy Spirit.

What if God sees potential in you that you've never dared to believe? In this powerful Vision Weekend message, Pastor Jerry Dirmann shares seven prophetic words from the book of Luke that will reshape how you see yourself in 2026—starting with God's declaration: "You have underestimated your potential."

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Are you tired of feeling stuck, unstable, and unsure about your future? God has a perfect plan already scripted for your life—and it's time to take control by surrendering to His priorities.

In this life-changing message, Pastor Jerry Dirmann reveals the biblical keys to moving from instability to stability, from floundering to flying. Drawing from Ephesians 2:10, you'll discover that you are God's masterpiece, created for good works He prepared in advance for you to walk in. But here's the challenge: "Something's got to go." You cannot serve God and chase money (Matthew 6:24). You cannot reach your destiny while clinging to distractions, unhealthy relationships, time-wasters, and wrong priorities.

Pastor Jerry teaches the power of pruning using John 15:1-2—God cuts away what's unnecessary so you can bear more fruit. Whether it's excessive social media, overworking, hobbies that drain your time, or relationships that pull you away from God's purpose, pruning is essential for fruitfulness. Using Stephen Covey's Four Quadrants of Time Management, you'll learn to focus on Quadrant 2: the important but not urgent things that build a solid life—prayer, discipleship, family, health, and preparation for your calling.

But what holds people back from God's best? Two powerful hindrances: REGRET and RESENTMENT. Pastor Jerry shares how the Apostle Paul (who murdered Christians), Peter (who denied Jesus), and David (who committed adultery and murder) all experienced restoration and fruitfulness after major failures. There is no sin too great for God's forgiveness. If you've been carrying the weight of past mistakes—even abortion—this message includes a prophetic word of complete forgiveness and healing.

"Your past will not hinder your future in Jesus' name." God is declaring over you: "I am He who restores the years the locust has eaten" (Joel 2:25). It's time to forget what is behind and press toward the prize (Philippians 3:13-14).

KEY SCRIPTURES:
• Ephesians 2:10 - We are His workmanship
• Matthew 6:24 - You cannot serve two masters
• John 15:1-2 - The Father prunes for fruitfulness
• Matthew 6:33 - Seek first the kingdom of God
• Psalm 90:12 - Number your days wisely
• 1 Thessalonians 4:4 - Possess your vessel in sanctification
• Romans 8:1-2 - No condemnation in Christ Jesus
• Philippians 3:13-14 - Press toward the prize

TAKEAWAYS:
✅ God's perfect plan for your life is already prepared—surrender to it
✅ Time management is really self-management—prioritize what matters eternally
✅ Pruning is necessary for fruitfulness—let God cut away distractions
✅ Regret and resentment will sabotage your destiny—receive God's forgiveness
✅ "You have to give up to go up" (John Maxwell)
✅ "There's a place on top if you're interested"—commit to God's priorities

This message is for anyone ready to stop drifting and start building a solid life on the solid rock of Jesus Christ (Luke 6:47-48). Whether you're struggling with time management, past failures, financial stress, or unclear direction—this sermon will equip you with practical, biblical wisdom to take control of your life God's way.

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Are you living the life God called you to live, or are you settling for spiritual mediocrity? In this powerful message, Pastor Jerry Dirmann teaches from John 15:5-8 about how to make your life count through abiding in Christ and bearing much fruit. Jesus promises that when you abide in Him and He in you, you WILL bear much fruit—guaranteed. This isn't about working on church staff or having perfect circumstances. It's about immediate obedience and refusing to waste the time God has given you. 

Discover why Peter and Andrew immediately left their nets to follow Jesus, and what that means for your life today. Learn how Pastor Jerry's mother, working graveyard shifts while raising three sons, made an eternal impact by prioritizing discipleship. Understand why Jesus said "many are called, but few are chosen" and how you can be among the chosen who follow Him wholeheartedly. 

If you've been feeling stuck, spiritually mediocre, or like your life isn't making the impact God designed, this message is for you. Pastor Jerry shares the truth that will set you free: "If you wait, you waste." The time to follow Jesus is now—immediately, not after you get your circumstances in order. 

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:  
✓ He who abides in Christ and Christ in him bears much fruit (John 15:5) ✓ Fruitfulness isn't about human energy—it's about Holy Spirit power  
✓ Immediate obedience is required when Jesus calls  
✓ You don't need perfect circumstances to make an eternal impact  
✓ Making disciples who make disciples is the path to kingdom impact  
✓ If you wait, you waste—don't delay following Jesus 

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:  
• John 15:5-8 - Abiding in Christ and bearing fruit  
• John 8:31-32 - Continuing in God's Word brings freedom  
• Matthew 4:18-22 - Disciples immediately left their nets  
• Luke 9:57-62 - The cost of following Jesus  
• Matthew 28:19-20 - The Great Commission to make disciples 

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Discover a simple practice that has brought breakthrough, clarity, and God's direction for over 25 years. Pastor Kimberly Dirmann shares how to intentionally seek and hear God's specific plan for YOUR life in 2026.

God has already prepared good works for you to walk in (Ephesians 2:10), but how do you discover what those are? In this powerful message, Pastor Kimberly teaches the "Roles and Direction" method—a practical way to hear God's voice, write down His vision for your life, and walk in the plans He's prepared.

**In this message, you'll discover:**
✓ Why God's plans can't be found through natural means (1 Corinthians 2:9-12)
✓ How to actually hear the Holy Spirit's direction for your life
✓ The "Roles and Direction" practice that transforms how you live each year
✓ Real-life testimonies of breakthrough from following God's instructions
✓ Practical steps to seek God for His plans in different areas of your life (family, work, ministry, relationships)

This isn't generic goal-setting—this is a life-changing practice of partnering with God to discover His perfect plans for you. Whether you're a parent, spouse, leader, business owner, student, or simply God's child seeking direction, this message will equip you with a proven method to hear from heaven.