Sermons | Local Church in Wabash, Indiana | Bachelor Creek

Jeremiah’s indictments of God’s people are no more popular today than they were in the ears of their original hearers. But if we are to receive the whole counsel of God as authoritative and relevant in our modern age, then we must approach prophetic oracles of judgement with humility and honesty. And if we do that, we just might discover the most surprising reality at the bottom of the abyss that is our hopeless, sin-stained state: grace.

Ever feel like you’re not enough for what God is calling you to do? You’re not alone—and that’s okay. In this message from The Quest for Life’s Best, we’ll see through the story of Jeremiah how God doesn’t recruit the ready—He readies those who respond. Your availability matters more than your ability!

Life feels exhausting, and the cultural chaos only makes it harder. In this message from Jeremiah 12:5-6, we’ll discover how God calls us to persevere, not by quitting or fighting, but by learning to 'run with horses'—developing the courageous faith we need to thrive in difficult times.

Nothing can separate us from God's love… but do we truly believe that? As we conclude our Romans 8 series, we’ll confront the lies that keep us feeling distant from God and discover the freedom and wholeness found in His unbreakable love. Whatever your “something” is, God's “nothing” is greater.

Romans 8 leads us to an understanding that we do not have to face life alone. God is for us and wants to do life with us! We are not alone!

No matter what you're facing—joy or sorrow, triumph or trial—God is at work. In this message from Romans 8:28–30, we’ll discover how God is weaving every moment of our lives into something good, even when it doesn’t seem that way. Join us as we find hope in His promises and learn to trust that, if it’s not good yet, He’s not done yet!

If you've scrolled your newsfeed lately, it doesn’t take long before you start to feel like things are off. Innocent people are hurting. Natural disasters are destroying lives. Anxiety and depression are running rampant. People we love are hurting. We are hurting. But as people of faith, how should we respond to the suffering we experience all around us? In Romans 8, Paul encourages us to enter the pain with a hope that groans.

As children of God, we are not slaves to fear but heirs to His kingdom. In this message from Romans 8:5-17, we explore how being led by the Spirit shapes our identity, transforms our lives, and gives us direct access to our heavenly Father. Understanding who we are in Christ changes everything—our worship, our relationships, and the way we navigate life.

No matter what your past looks like, Romans 8 declares a powerful truth: if you are in Christ, there is no condemnation—only freedom and grace. In this message, we’ll dive into the life-changing reality of God’s love, breaking free from guilt and shame to live fully in His Spirit. Join us as we begin a six-week journey through one of the most transformative chapters in the Bible!

God's game plan for life includes something many overlook: laughter. In this message from our Game Plan series, we explore Proverbs 15, discovering how joy and laughter are not only gifts from God but also essential for our spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being. Join us as we learn how a cheerful heart lightens our load, strengthens our witness, and reflects the joy of Christ to a watching world!