Sunday Service
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What Do You Worship? The Golden Calf and Our Modern Idols
Eric Schnackenberg opens by introducing his sermon on worship, drawing inspiration from a book he read. He establishes that worship is an inevitable part of human nature and asks the central question of what we choose to worship. He bases his message on the story of the golden calf from Exodus 32. [00:00:00] Everyone worships…
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Hosea: God’s Heart for an Unfaithful Nation
Bruce Hempel delivers a sermon on the book of Hosea, using the prophet’s story as a backdrop to discuss the themes of repentance, national unfaithfulness, and the hope for revival. Introduction to Hosea & The Call to Repentance Bruce introduces the book of Hosea, a prophet to the prosperous northern kingdom of Israel, and sets…
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The Seasons of Life
Bill Teubl opens by discussing how people often avoid self-assessment, but as Christians, we must embrace God’s guidance about how we’re doing since He corrects and directs us as a loving Father. He introduces a chart outlining life seasons, acknowledging that while some enjoy tests and others avoid them, spiritual growth requires honest reflection without…
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The God of All Comfort, the God of Abundance
Bruce Hempel speaks on the theme of comfort and faith, drawing primarily from 2 Corinthians. He emphasizes that God is a God of abundance who provides increased comfort and grace proportionate to our trials, using both Paul’s experiences and the Old Testament story of Elijah as examples. Introduction: Bruce opens by explaining his decision to…
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Nurturing the Spirit: Seven Habits
Bill Teubl, a physician, opens by introducing the topic of specific habits that can be nurtured to open one’s life to the work of the Holy Spirit. He clarifies that while much teaching focuses on the Spirit’s work enabling our actions, there are also proactive habits that serve as “pedagogues” – guides that lead us…
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Building a House: Psalm 127
Bill Teubl introduces Psalm 127 and reflects on what it means to build a house that is bigger than just a family, emphasizing that the household is meant to be a place of worship and generational fruitfulness. He addresses fathers, mothers, children, and singles, encouraging each to consider their role in building a godly household.…
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Corinthian Culture and Church Corrections
Bruce provides an overview of 1st and 2nd Corinthians, explaining the pagan background of Corinth and why Paul wrote such corrective letters. He emphasizes that teaching and training in truth is better than correcting faults after they occur, and applies the lessons from these letters to the modern church. Background on Corinth and Paul’s letters:…
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Living in the End Times: 2 Timothy 3
Bill Teubl introduces a sermon from 2 Timothy 3, explaining that Paul describes both the difficulties of the end times and how Timothy (and believers) should live in response. He emphasizes that evil unfolds as part of God’s redemptive plan, and believers are called to remain faithful to what they have been taught by trustworthy…
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Bear One Another’s Burdens
Randy Losee begins by recounting a hiking trip where a green backpack nobody wanted to carry became a lesson in serving others. He connects this to the biblical command to bear one another’s burdens and emphasizes that Christians should willingly sacrifice their own comfort to lighten someone else’s load, using Christ as the ultimate example…
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Actively Seeking God: Believers as a Royal Priesthood
Bruce Hempel delivers a follow-up sermon on living an actively seeking God lifestyle, focusing on the biblical analogy of believers as a royal priesthood. He draws on the Old Testament tabernacle and priesthood as types and shadows that find their fulfillment in Christ and the New Covenant. The message encourages believers to embrace their identity…