Sunday Service
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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…
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The Path to Faith: From Empty Tomb to Risen Lord
Bill Teubl examines John 20, focusing on the nature of genuine faith and how it is developed. He contrasts mere intellectual acknowledgment of truth with a faith that provides assurance and substance to unseen, eternal realities, and that results in a changed life. The sermon explores the personal journeys of Mary, Peter, and John toward…
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The Triumphal Entry: Faith in the Face of the Cross
Bruce Hempel’s Palm Sunday sermon connects the themes of faith in adversity to Jesus’s Triumphal Entry. He encourages believers to respond to life’s challenges with trust in God’s goodness and control, rather than despair, using personal anecdotes and the story of a former Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander’s conversion to illustrate profound faith. The sermon culminates…
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The Close of the Age and Psalm 2
This sermon by Bill Teubl focuses on the close of the age and the return of Christ, using Psalm 2 as a foundational text. He explains that while many biblical passages discuss the end times, the core certainties are Jesus’s return, reign, and final judgment. The message applies Psalm 2’s principles to current global conflicts,…
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A Lifetime of Change
Brian Wilson’s sermon “A Lifetime of Change” explores the spiritual journey from birth to death, emphasizing that growth can be gradual or come in spurts. He introduces a series of self-assessment questions based on scripture to help believers evaluate and mature in their faith, holiness, and love over their lifetime. The sermon concludes with the…