Sermons | Local Church in Wabash, Indiana | Bachelor Creek

In a world where so many kids feel invisible, this message from our Weeds in My Garden series calls us to see and love the next generation the way God does. Drawing from the painful family story in Genesis 27, we’ll explore how presence, affirmation, and intentional care can shape a child’s identity and emotional health. If you’re a parent, mentor, teacher—or just someone who cares—this is your invitation to lean in and make a difference.

Burnout isn’t just feeling tired; it’s when your soul feels like it can’t go on. In this message, we look at the prophet Elijah’s breaking point and discover what God’s response reveals about His heart for us in seasons of exhaustion and emotional depletion. If you’re running on empty, this is an invitation to rest, recover, and reconnect with the God who restores.

This week in our Weeds in My Garden series, we explore what the Bible says about self-harm and suicide. Using Psalm 42, we tackle tough questions, confront common misconceptions, and offer practical steps for finding hope in the darkest seasons. If you or someone you love is struggling, this message brings clarity, truth, and help.

In a world consumed by worry, how can we find peace that lasts? In this message from our Weeds in My Garden series, we explore Jesus’ words in Matthew 6 and uncover the antidote to anxiety, not through control, but through trust in God’s goodness and care. Discover how seeking God first can lead to a life anchored in peace, not panic.

Anxiety often feels like an unavoidable part of life—but what if much of it is fueled by false threats and unrealistic expectations? This week, pastor and author Steve Cuss explore the difference between real and chronic anxiety, uncover the “false needs” that drive our fear, and learn how relaxing into God’s presence can free us from carrying a load we were never meant to bear. Let’s find peace by trusting the God who is already in the room.

Let’s Be Honest kicks off our brand-new series Weeds in My Garden—a raw and hope-filled look at mental health through the lens of Scripture. In this message, we tackle the misconceptions many Christians have about anxiety, depression, and emotional struggle—and reminds us that God’s desire is to make us whole: body, soul, and spirit. No matter what you're facing, there is hope, and there is help.

Even when we fail, God isn’t finished with us. In this powerful Easter message from John 21, we see how the risen Jesus meets Peter—right in the middle of his greatest failure—and offers him grace, restoration, and a fresh start. No matter your past, this message reminds us that because of the resurrection, there is real hope for everyone.

When the world pressures us to compromise, how do we stay faithful? In this message from Jeremiah 35 and 38, we explore what it looks like to live with conviction in a culture of convenience—and why direction matters more than distance when it comes to following Christ.

What do you do when life doesn’t turn out the way you expected? In Lessons from the Potter, we explore Jeremiah’s struggle between hope and reality and how God shapes us through life’s disappointments. Just like clay in the hands of the potter, we must trust the process—even when it’s messy—because God is forming us into something greater than we could imagine.

What do you do when life doesn’t turn out the way you expected? In Lessons from the Potter, we explore Jeremiah’s struggle between hope and reality and how God shapes us through life’s disappointments. Just like clay in the hands of the potter, we must trust the process—even when it’s messy—because God is forming us into something greater than we could imagine.