By Pastor Doug Bielefeldt on February 03,2019. Based on the Holy Gospel Matthew 5:21-26 How can a Christian deal with all this anger today?

By Pastor Chris Kennedy on Januaryr 1,2019. Based on the Holy Gospel Matthew 2:1-12. Being a good listener is important relationally and spiritually! God speaks to people through various means. The problem is that we often aren’t good at listening to Him. Through the examples of King Herod and the magi, God has lessons to teach us about listening to Him this Epiphany weekend.

By Pastor Doug Bielefeldt on December 30,2018. Based on the Holy Gospel Luke 2:12-17. How we see ourselves and the world around us is influenced by what we believe tomorrow will bring. In this weekend’s Gospel lesson from Luke 2, Simeon and Anna demonstrate how an enduring faith can encourage us to do more than just survive life; because of God’s promise through Jesus Christ, we can thrive in hope and joy!

By Pastor Doug Bielefeldt on December 23,2018. Based on the Holy Gospel Luke 1:57-66. The time is almost here! As the Advent season draws to a close, we prepare for Christmas by turning our attention to the birth of John the Baptist. Along with his father, Zechariah, “who’s mouth was opened and his tongue loosed”, we respond to God’s gracious goodness with our voices as we speak, sing, and praise our living God!

By Pastor Chris Kennedy on December 09,2018. Based on the Holy Gospel Luke 1:26-38. When the angel told Mary she would give birth to God’s Son, the news was both a privilege and a challenge. Being our Lord’s mother would bring joy and also sorrow. What challenging assignments do you find yourself facing? When the assignments come from God, may we all answer along with Mary, “I am the Lord’s servant.”

By Pastor Chris Kennedy on December 02,2018. Based on the Holy Gospel Luke 1:5-25. If you’ve ever felt like it’s too late for God to do something great in your life, think again. He is the author of redemption. In Advent, we’re looking at the stories that precede Jesus’ birth in Luke’s Gospel. The story of Zechariak and Elisabeth teaches us that when we feel it’s over, God may just be getting started.

By Pastor Chris Kennedy on November 18,2018. Based on the Holy Gospel Mark 13:1-13. You can’t keep every problem from coming into your life. But you can determine how you respond to troubles. This weekend in worship, we’ll hear Jesus teach us that it is possible to endure, even in the face of severe trials.

By Pastor Doug Bielefeldt on October 29, 2018. Based on the Holy Gospel John 8:31-36. Today we celebrate the Reformation. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther declared freedom from false teachings and doctrine by posting his 95 Thesis on the church doors in Wittenberg, Germany. Luther stood firm on the truth of the Gospel, and we do the same through the words of CHrist who declared, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

By Pastor Chris Kennedy on October 21,2018. Based on the First Lesson Acts 11:19-26. Our sermon series on the Church concludes this weekend with a look at a pivotal time when the faith began to spread rapidly. This turning point happened not because of one big-named leader but because of many people each doing their part. God works through each of us – as ordinary as we may feel – to do great things for the glory of His name, and His name alone.

By Pastor Chris Kennedy on October 14,2018. Based on the First Lesson Acts 11:1-18. Prejudice is one of the Enemy’s most effective tactics to disrupt the church and weaken its mission. The Diverse Church recognizes the unity of believers in Christ, regardless of race or apprarance. The Diverse Church embraces Christ’s commission to make disciples of all nations. In our sermon text this weekend, the Holy Spirit opens the eyes of believers to see that God’s heart and heavenly home are big enough for anyone who repents and believes the Good News.