Sunday Service
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Faith, Worldview, and Difficult Teachings
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Philip Schnackenberg shares a personal reflection on faith, belief, and the challenges of living out Christian convictions. He discusses the journey from inherited faith to personal ownership of belief, the discomfort of difficult biblical teachings, and the importance of grounding one’s worldview in truth. The sermon explores four key questions about origin, morality, meaning, and…
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Psalm 37: Fret Not Over Evildoers
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Bill Teubl explores Psalm 37:1-11, focusing on the theme of avoiding fretting over evildoers. He emphasizes trusting God’s sovereignty, delighting in Him, and patiently waiting for His justice. The sermon encourages believers to root themselves in Scripture and surrender their reputations to God, especially when facing evil or division. [00:00] Introduces Psalm 37:1-11, highlighting the…
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Cheleq and Charash: Living Water of Scripture
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This sermon, delivered by Marian Marticek, explores the profound spiritual insights found in two Hebrew words, “Cheleq” (portion/inheritance) and “Charash” (to be silent or enchanted), connecting them to God’s relationship with His people. Marian shares personal anecdotes and biblical teachings to emphasize the eternal value of God as our ultimate reward and the depth of…
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Resurrection Life and Authority
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Bill Teubl begins his Easter sermon by focusing on Ephesians 2 and Psalm 110, connecting the themes of resurrection life and authority in Christ. He emphasizes how salvation is not about reform but about being raised from spiritual death to new life through God’s grace. The sermon explores the practical implications of being seated with…
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The Power of Love
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Bruce Hempel delivers a sermon on love, emphasizing its centrality in the Christian faith. He explores biblical teachings on love, distinguishing between agape (sacrificial love) and phileo (brotherly love), and highlights how God’s love transforms lives. The message challenges listeners to respond to God’s love by living sacrificially and embracing their identity as His children.…
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Psalm 110 and Spiritual Warfare
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Bill Teubl introduces Psalm 110 as a Messianic psalm focused on overcoming evil, particularly the work of the devil. He emphasizes how God allows believers to face challenges beyond their abilities to grow in Christlikeness and authority. The sermon explores the psalm’s themes of spiritual warfare, strongholds, and the believer’s co-seated position with Christ. [00:00]…
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Empathy and Compassion
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Eric Schnackenberg delivers a sermon on empathy and compassion, acknowledging his personal struggles with these traits despite their importance in Christian life. He shares anecdotes and biblical insights to explore how believers can better connect with others in distress, emphasizing trust, humility, and patience. Bullet points with key content: [00:00:00] Eric introduces the topic of…
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Hope, Comfort, Rest, and Joy in Times of Loss
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Bill Teubl addresses the topic of loss and death, emphasizing how scripture provides hope, comfort, rest, and joy in times of grief. He explains that loss is woven into life by God for His purposes and encourages reliance on God’s sovereignty and grace. [00:00:00] Introduces the sermon topic: loss and death, shifting focus due to…
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Church Leadership
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This sermon, delivered by Bruce Hempel, explores church leadership, contrasting modern Western practices with the biblical model rooted in Jesus and the early church. Bruce stresses humility, service, and scriptural fidelity over contemporary traditions.
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What was the early church like?
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This sermon, delivered by Bruce Hempel, explores the nature of the early Christian church, drawing from scripture to contrast it with modern practices. Bruce emphasizes simplicity, community, and edification over formality and titles, urging the congregation to embody these values.