Sunday Service
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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…
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Isaiah 54: Overcoming Shame
Bill Teubl begins by reading Isaiah 54:1-10, with a focus on verses 4-10, introducing the theme of overcoming shame as one of the blessings of redemption. He emphasizes that this chapter follows Isaiah 53, where Jesus bore our shame, and that the specific blessings of redemption come because of what Jesus suffered. [00:03:09] Introduces the…
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Are You Seeking God?
Bruce opens with a Mother’s Day reflection, honoring mothers and exploring Eve’s example as “the mother of all living.” He transitions into the main topic about actively seeking God, explaining why it matters and how believers can do it individually and corporately. [00:00] Honored mothers present and those who have gone before, sharing how his…
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Life Examination: Relationships
Bill introduces a talk on life examination through the lens of relationships, offering a caveat that he finds this area personally challenging and that the goal is not to feel pressured by a checklist but to connect with the Lord. He outlines a series of relational questions: how you view yourself, relate to God, your…
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Pursuing the Lord and the Lordship of Christ
Nathan Hepworth delivers a message on the importance of actively pursuing the Lord and walking with God. He emphasizes that this is something every believer needs but can easily lose sight of, with special attention given to the heart attitudes that truly define close fellowship with God. [00:00:44] The talk is about pursuing the Lord,…
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The Dishonest Manager: Unrighteous Wealth for Eternal Dwellings
Bill Teubl introduces the parable of the dishonest manager from Luke 16, describing it as one of Jesus’ most difficult parables to grasp. He connects it to the theme of wealth, noting that the Bible discusses wealth as much as other major themes like marriage and repentance. The speaker emphasizes that wealth is a primary…
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The Nature and Purpose of Prophecy: 1 Corinthians 14
Bill Teubl teaches on 1 Corinthians 14, focusing on the nature and purpose of prophecy within the church. He explains that prophecy is God speaking to individuals so they can share His word with others for their upbuilding, encouragement, and consolation. The sermon contrasts prophecy with speaking in tongues, emphasizing that prophecy is for the…