“Two are better than one,” wise King Solomon wrote. He knew the power of two (or more) people grouped together for the purpose of spiritual transformation. Have you experienced that power? This message explores the value of have a Life Group, a small circle of Christians who love you, love God, and love to see spiritual growth in you.

“Let us not give up meeting together,” the author of the Hebrews wrote. He knew the power of regularly gathering around the gospel to be taught, corrected, challenged, confronted, and forgiven in Jesus’ name. This message explores the value of gathering together every week (and the lures the Enemy uses to prevent God’s people from gathering).

The Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" thrust suicide into the cultural conversation. This sermon explains why Christians are tempted by suicide, what the Bible says about suicide, and gives 13+ reasons why we should live to the end of our God-ordained time of grace.

Aren't Christians supposed to be happy? To rejoice in the days that the Lord has made? So, why do so many of us feel so unhappy? Depression is a complicated struggle that has both chemical and spiritual components. It often leads to greater depression as the depressed realiaze how many "rejoicing commandments" they aren't keeping. This message looks to the Psalms/Lamentations to resonate with 'down and out' Christians and to remind them of the God who walks with them in the darkest valley.

Spirit vs spirits. Paul talks about the two ways to find excitement, joy, etc. - to be filled with the Spirit or to get drunk on beer, wine, and spirits. As Paul explains in Ephesians 6, these two paths affect marriage, children, work, and spiritual warfare.

Appleton was recently named the drunkest city in America...and many Appleton residents smiled proudly. Like fish who don't realize what water is, we in Wisconsin don't realize how abnormal our drinking habits are. Or how destructive. This message will introduce our people to our problem, share God's wisdom about honoring God with what we drink, and provide a better buzz in the pleasure of knowing Christ as Lord.

Why do church people chip away at each other? Why is everything an argument—from the song selection to the color of the carpet? How can we get back to the unity and love that Jesus intended for his church? Romans ends with an urgent encouragement to seek peace with those who call upon Jesus’ name.

Does God choose people to go to heaven? Some people? All people? Why would God ever choose me after all the mess I have made? What about people who don’t believe in God? Is their lack of faith God’s fault? Romans spends three chapters trying to answer the challenging questions about God’s choices.

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do we suffer if God is so powerful and so loving? Why believe in God in a broken world like this? Romans 8 provides us with solid answers to the questions which have long troubled Christians and non-Christians alike.

What’s up with the Holy Spirit? What is it? Or who is he? And what difference does that make for me today? Romans 8 introduces us to the unchanging Holy Spirit, the one who inspires and empowers us in these changing times.