Sermons | Local Church in Wabash, Indiana | Bachelor Creek

What causes someone to lay down their life for another person? This Memorial Day weekend, we’ll explore the words of Jesus in John 15 and discover the kind of love that sacrifices without counting the cost. Join us for a powerful message called “The Greatest Sacrifice” as we honor those who gave everything and look to the One who gave His life for us all.

What happens when you spend your whole life looking down… at work, success, control, and survival… and finally look up? In this week’s powerful conclusion to the What on Earth Am I Here For? series, we’ll walk through Ecclesiastes 11–12 and discover why the only lasting meaning in life is found in fearing God, trusting Jesus, and living fully present in the days we’ve been given.

We all like to think we’re in control… until life proves otherwise. In Ecclesiastes 9–10, we discover a freeing truth: while we can’t control what happens, we can choose how we live. Join us as we learn how to release control, live fully in the present, and trust the God who holds it all.

When life takes an unexpected turn, it can leave us asking, “How did we get here?” In this message, we explore Ecclesiastes 7 and the tension of living in moments that don’t make sense, discovering how God invites us to shift from asking “why” to asking “how” we can respond faithfully. Even in the mess, we’re reminded that God is present, shaping us in the middle of what we can’t fix.

We spend so much of life working, building, producing, and chasing the next level, yet many people still feel empty. In Ecclesiastes 4–5, we discover that work is a gift from God, but it was never meant to define our worth or satisfy our souls. Join us as we learn how to move from striving to peace, from comparison to contentment, and from identity in work to identity in Christ.

Life rarely unfolds according to our plans. In Ecclesiastes 3, we’re reminded that while we can’t control the seasons, we can trust the God who holds them all. This message invites us to release our grip, embrace the present, and rest in the One who makes everything beautiful in His time.

We live in a world full of options, success, and comfort, yet so many people still feel empty. In this opening message from Ecclesiastes, we uncover why chasing meaning apart from God always leaves us wanting more. If life has ever felt like it’s slipping through your fingers, this message will point you to the only place true purpose is found.

This Easter, discover the powerful meaning behind what Jesus left behind in the empty tomb. The grave clothes weren’t just evidence of resurrection, they were a declaration that sin, shame, and death no longer have the final word. Because He left them behind, you don’t have to carry yours anymore.

Acts 8 shows how God moves His church beyond comfort and into mission. Through persecution, cultural barriers, and a surprising encounter on a desert road, the gospel reaches people who were once far from God. When we follow the Spirit beyond what feels safe, we often discover that the person God wants to reach is waiting just beyond the edge of our comfort zone.

n Acts 6, we get a front-row seat to one of the first ever church conflicts. It is so subtle that we might miss it, but the implications of the conflict itself and how the first disciples handled it cannot be overlooked. The truth we see manifest in the obedient response of the apostles is conflict can result in Kingdom growth if we remain committed to the Way of Jesus.