Matthew 2:1-23 | December 28, 2025 | Pastor Jon Elliff

In this Christmas series message, the speaker delves into Matthew chapter 2, examining Herod's prideful anger and the tragic slaughter of innocent children in Bethlehem. This dark historical event, and its connection to the ancient prophecy of Rachel weeping for her children, serves to highlight God's unwavering providence. The speaker argues that even the deepest evils are purposed by God to display His power and the profound beauty of His redemption. How can we find joy and hope when faced with the world's tragedies and personal suffering? This message invites you to discover how Christ's arrival transforms even the darkest moments, revealing a redemption that is both necessary and eternally glorious.

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Luke 1:26-38 | December 21, 2025 | Pastor Todd Smith

In the midst of life's bewildering moments, Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel offers a powerful lesson. Faced with a seemingly impossible prophecy, her question, "How will this be since I am a virgin?" echoes a universal human struggle with confusion. The sermon explores how Mary's journey from bewilderment to profound trust in God's word provides a blueprint for navigating our own uncertainties, reminding us that "nothing will be impossible with God." Discover how to embrace God's grace, stand firm on His promises, and recognize His active presence even when circumstances seem foggy. This message invites you to find simple solutions to complex problems by surrendering your will to God's plan.

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Matthew 1:18-25 | December 14, 2025 | Pastor Todd Smith

In Matthew 1:18-25, Joseph confronts a situation he did not cause, choose, or control when Mary's unexpected pregnancy shatters his plans. This narrative reveals that even when our lives go sideways, God's providential plan is always at work, fulfilling ancient promises like the coming of Emmanuel, God with us. Discover how to navigate your own moments of fear and uncertainty by clinging to God's promises and walking in obedience. Learn to trust that God is purposeful, not accidental, in every detail of your life, bringing good from even the most challenging circumstances.

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Colossians 4:7-17 | December 7, 2025 | Pastor Todd Smith

The sermon explores the profound truth that God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways. Drawing from the "parade of names" in Colossians 4, Pastor Todd highlights individuals like Tychicus, Onesimus, and Mark, whose lives exemplify dependability, transformation, and forgiveness. These unsung heroes, much like Norman Borlaug who saved a billion lives, demonstrate that God's work often unfolds through those who are simply present and committed. This message challenges us to consider what story our own lives are currently telling. Discover how God can use you right where you are, and why fulfilling your unique calling is essential for His kingdom.

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1 Peter 3:8-12 | December 3, 2025 | Josh Goertzen

Colossians 4:2-6 | November 30, 2025 | Pastor Todd Smith

In this powerful exploration of Colossians 4:2-6, we're challenged to live out the supremacy of Christ in three transformative ways that directly impact our daily interactions with the world around us. The passage calls us first to pray steadfastly—not just occasionally or when convenient, but with courageous persistence that characterizes our entire day. This isn't about bowing our heads at meals; it's about maintaining a constant dialogue with heaven, being spiritually nocturnal as we navigate the darkness around us. The second call is to walk wisely among outsiders, recognizing that we carry the 'Believer's Behavior Version' of the Bible everywhere we go. People are watching through both binoculars and microscopes, and our conduct gives credibility to our words. Wisdom isn't just knowledge—it's learning to connect the dots of life through God's perspective, making the best use of our vanishing commodity called time. Finally, we're urged to speak graciously, seasoning our words with salt that makes them savory and engaging rather than harsh or sanctimonious. This means being prepared to answer questions about our hope with gentleness and respect, not as God's lawyers arguing a case, but as His witnesses sharing what we've experienced. When Christ truly becomes our everything, these three practices—steadfast prayer, wise walking, and gracious speaking—flow naturally from lives transformed by His lordship.

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Colossians 3:18-25 | November 23, 2025 | Pastor Todd Smith

This powerful exploration of Colossians 3:18-4:1 challenges us to see God's design for order in our homes and workplaces not as restrictive rules, but as pathways to His glory. We're reminded that our God is not a God of chaos—from the very first act of creation, He brought order to disorder. The passage walks us through the beautiful architecture of family life, where wives are called to willingly arrange themselves under loving leadership, husbands are commanded to sacrificially die daily for their wives, children learn obedience and honor, and parents provide correction without crushing spirits. What's revolutionary here is understanding that submission isn't servitude—it's the same beautiful posture the Son took toward the Father. The text then extends this divine order into our workplaces, reminding us that whether we're employees or employers, we're ultimately serving Christ Himself. The three anchors that help us trust this design are reward, perspective, and justice—knowing that God sees everything, our ultimate boss is Jesus, and He will make all things right. This isn't about cultural accommodation; it's about living as bright lights of gospel order in a chaotic world, where our ordered homes and honest work become lighthouses pointing others to the God who redeems disorder.

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Colossians 3:15-17 | November 16, 2025 | Pastor Josh Goertzen

This powerful message from Colossians 3:15-17 reminds us that our identity in Christ fundamentally shapes how we live. We're called to three transformative pursuits: pursuing God's peace by extending to others the same undeserved kindness God showed us; pursuing God's word by letting it dwell richly within us, not just as principles but as a means to behold the precious person of Jesus Christ; and pursuing God's glory by making Him known in everything we do. The sermon beautifully illustrates how we become what we behold—if we're captivated by Jesus through His word, we'll be transformed into His likeness. Our singing isn't just vertical worship but horizontal encouragement, carrying one another to Jesus when we're too weary to go ourselves. The call is clear: let our passion be single, living solely to magnify Jesus so others might see Him as precious to their souls.

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Colossians 3:10-14 | November 9, 2025 | Pastor Todd Smith

In this powerful exploration of Colossians 3:10-14, we discover what it truly means to dress ourselves spiritually. Just as we carefully choose our physical clothing each day, Scripture calls us to an intentional wardrobe change of the soul. The passage presents a radical transformation: we're not just being tweaked or improved, but renewed from the inside out, being conformed to the very image of God Himself. What makes this particularly profound is that Paul uses the aorist tense, indicating a once-and-for-all decision. This isn't about trying harder or doing better; it's about making a decisive commitment to put on Christ. The eight garments we're called to wear—compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, bearing with one another, forgiveness, and love—aren't just nice suggestions for better behavior. They're the actual characteristics Jesus displayed during His earthly ministry. When we wear these spiritual clothes, we're literally putting on Christ Himself. The passage also reminds us that at the foot of the cross, all human barriers dissolve. Whether Jew or Gentile, educated or uneducated, slave or free, we all stand equal before God. This was revolutionary in Paul's time and remains countercultural today. The binding element that holds this entire spiritual wardrobe together is love—not sentimental feelings, but the deliberate choice to give someone what they need most when they deserve it least, at great personal cost to ourselves.

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1 Peter 3:1-7 | November 5, 2025 | Zach Larid