August 30, 2026 Right after Christ commends Peter for his good confession, Peter receives a stern rebuke from Christ himself for not accepting the prophetic teaching of the suffering of the Messiah. Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

August 23, 2026 We should be willing as disciples to clearly confess Jesus in an idolatrous culture as the Son of God who is savior and king of our lives. Jesus has been building his church, gathering his people for two thousand years. The forces of Hades will not prevail against it. Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

August 16, 2026 The Jewish people blessed with the miracles and teaching of Jesus should have placed their trust in him rather than in the traditions of men. Ceremonial washing will not purify the heart. A person is unclean before God because of sinful words and behavior that come from a wicked heart. Scripture: Matthew ... [Read more...]

Funeral Service held for Peggy Van Beek in the Pollock Memorial Presbyterian Church on August 11, 2026. Obituary hosted by Sannes Feist Funeral Home.

August 9, 2026 If you are doing what God wants you to be doing, then you can have the confidence that he will take you through the storms of life. Then fear not. Fix your eyes upon Jesus. Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

August 2, 2026 It takes faith to appreciate the power and secret working of the Kingdom of God. We must recognize the Kingdom of God as the greatest treasure of our lives. Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33; 44-52

July 26, 2026 Genuine Christians and counterfeit Christians will not be separated in God’s Kingdom until the coming of Christ. There is a terrible warning of hell for the unbelievers and a wondrous promise of glorification for the believer. Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43

July 5, 2026 The ministries of John the Baptist and that of the Lord Jesus were as different as a wedding and a funeral, but neither one appealed to the conceited and self-righteous.  Both had the same message of repentance.  We are invited to come to Jesus if we are weary and burdened. Scripture: Matthew ... [Read more...]

Funeral service for Willard Nieuwsma held in Pollock Memorial Presbyterian Church on June 29, 2026. Obituary hosted by Kesling Funeral Home.