Gospel City Messages

Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 John 4:1-6 that false teaching is a real threat to the church, which is why believers must remain alert and carefully test every message by the truth of who Jesus Christ is. Yet Christians do not face this challenge alone, through the indwelling Holy Spirit and the unchanging truth of God's Word, we are able to discern error and stand firm in the faith. The message closes by reciting the Nicene Creed affirming the historic truths of Christianity that have anchored believers for centuries.

Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 John 3:4-24 that true children of God bear good fruit as they actively abide in Christ. As we remain in Him, He produces confidence in our standing with God, grateful worship, growing purity, a pattern of righteousness instead of sin, genuine love for others, and clear evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives.

Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 John 2:28-3:3 sharing that true children of God are identified not merely by what they profess, but by the fruit that grows from actively abiding in Christ. As believers remain in Him, they gain confidence in their standing before God, respond with worship and gratitude for the Father's amazing love, and pursue purity as they increasingly embrace their new identity in Christ.

Justin Butler preaches from 1 John 2:18-27 and reminds us that false teachers reveal themselves by departing from the truth, denying who Jesus is, and seeking to deceive the church. In contrast, true believers abide in Christ by accepting His salvation and remaining faithful to the end.

Pastor Brent Thomas preaches from 1 John 2:7-17 about how God’s Word was written so believers can have confident assurance of eternal life, and one of the clearest evidences of that life is true love. True love is seen in wholehearted devotion to God, sacrificial love for others, rejecting hatred, and refusing the empty desires of the world. To truly know Christ is to treasure Him above all else and to live in a way that reflects His love.

Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 John 2:1-6 sharing that because of Jesus, believers can truly abide with God and have confident assurance that they know Him. Christ is our Advocate and Propitiation. The One who both satisfies God’s righteous wrath and reconciles sinners to the Father. But this grace never leads us to make peace with sin. Instead, fellowship with Jesus is evidenced by a life increasingly of obedience and walking as He walked.

Pastor Mitch Helmkamp preaches from 1 John 1:5-10 and shares that true fellowship with God begins when we rightly behold His holiness and majesty, which humbles us and exposes how small and sinful we truly are. John shows that fake fellowship claims closeness to God while continuing in darkness, but genuine fellowship with God is marked by walking in the light, and honestly confessing sin.

Pastor Mitch Helmkamp preaches from 1 John 1:1-4 showing how John presents a clear, high view of Jesus as the source of life. He then turns to what this means for us as believers and how our understanding of God must be shaped by His Son.

Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from Romans 12:3-7 that experiencing the Spirit is most clearly seen in a humble, unified church where believers use their gifts to serve one another. Scripture calls us to distinguish between sound doctrine and disputable matters while remaining anchored in truth and guarded against false teaching. While God is still sovereign and able to work miraculously, He primarily builds His church through ordinary means, His Word, prayer, and the life of the body. His church is marked by clarity, order, and a focus on the gospel.

Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 and shares that ​​corporate worship is meant to be orderly so that it builds up the church and brings glory to Christ. This requires intentional restraint and a willingness to submit to God’s authority rather than personal preference or expression. As we gather, we honor Him by following His design, His Word, and His commands so that everything is done clearly and for edification.