Walnut Creek Downtown - Sermons

3. God With Us

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Listen as we study the amazing truth of Christmas, that God became a man in the person of Jesus Christ to save the world from our sins.

2. The Word Became Flesh

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our Christmas series. Listen as we study John 1:14-18. This message dives into the mystery of the incarnation of Jesus Christ, the Word who became flesh for us.

1. In the Beginning

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off our Christmas series. Listen as we study John 1:1-13. This message explains the incarnation of Jesus, how the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

16. Getting Off the Ark

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in Genesis. Listen as we study Genesis 8:15-22. The ark has come to rest and the ground is dry. Now what? What does God do and what does Noah do?

15. Beginning Again

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Genesis. Listen as we study Genesis 8. Noah, his family, and the animals are still on the Ark. The flood is over but waiting to get off the ark has only begun. Discover what it means to wait on God and why it matters.

14. Noah's Ark and the Flood

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Bruce Crane continues our series in Genesis. Listen as we examine Biblical, cultural, and geological evidence that the flood of Noah's day was an actual worldwide event.

13. The Calm Before the Storm

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Genesis. Listen as we study Genesis 7:1-10. This message explains how God commands Noah to prepare in the final days before the flood.

12. Noah and The Second Coming of Christ

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Derek Wadle continues our series in Genesis. Listen as we explore how the days just before the flood point to the return of Christ.

11. When Wickedness Runs Wild

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in Genesis. Listen as we study how humanity's wickedness became so widespread on the earth that the Lord set out to destroy all of humanity.

10. Enoch Walked with God

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Listen as we study Genesis 5:1-32. Pastor Dan explores how Enoch walked with God by faith.

9. Cain Builds a City

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Genesis. Listen as we compare and contrast the lives of Cain and Seth. We learn practical steps to forgiveness and see the impact of leaving a legacy.

8. Life Outside the Garden

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Listen as we study Genesis 4:1-16. This message explains the story of Cain and Abel, and how the blood of Abel points to the blood of Jesus.

7. Naked No More

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Genesis. Listen as we study Genesis 3:8-24. This message explains the consequences of sin and how God saves through Christ.

6. The Fall of Adam and Eve

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Listen as we study Genesis chapter 3. This message explains how Adam and Eve fell into sin. Pastor Dan shows us where to stand when facing temptation.

5. God's Design for Marriage

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan continues our series in Genesis. Listen as he explains God’s design for marriage and how marriage points to Jesus.

4. God and Man

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in Genesis. Listen as we study Genesis 2, and how Moses turns his attention to the relationship between God and man.

3. Battle for the Beginning, Part 2

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan continues working through Genesis 1. Listen as we explore the doctrine of the Imago Dei and consider why it matters.

2. Battle for the Beginning, Part 1

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our study through Genesis 1. Genesis 1 explains how God created everything in six days. Are these literal 24 hour days? Is the earth young or old? Listen as we study the answers to these questions.

1. The Beginning

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan begins a series in Genesis, examining the foundation of all things, God Himself.

14. The Love and Courage of Jesus

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude concludes our series in Luke. Listen as we walk with Jesus to the cross. Along the way Jesus is betrayed by Judas, denied by Peter, and falsely tried by the Sanhedrin.

13. Overcoming Temptation

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in Luke. Temptation to sin is a reality for all of God's people. As Christians, we are not exempt from temptation, unfortunately. So, how do we overcome it? In short, through prayer.

11. Who is the Greatest?

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Listen as Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in Luke. He addresses the question: How is greatness measured in the kingdom of God?

10. Sovereign God and a Sinful World

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Luke. Listen as we study how Jesus is nearing the end of his life and it appears that evil is winning. We'll see how God is using the evil in the world to accomplish his purposes because He is sovereign.

9. Jesus Will Return

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Luke. Jesus is completing his teaching on the destruction of the temple and the return of Christ by admonishing his disciples to stay focused on the day Jesus returns.

8. The Destruction of the Temple

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Derek Wadle continues our series in the Gospel of Luke. He explores Jesus' prediction that the city of Jerusalem and the temple will be destroyed and how we can understand His second coming.

7. The Widow's Gift

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in Luke. Many view the widow's gift as a beautiful example of devotion and sacrificial giving of which we are to follow. But is that the correct interpretation? I don't believe so. Listen as we discuss why and what the correct interpretation is.

6. The Ultimate Argument

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Campus Fellowship Director Caleb Thompson continues our series in Luke. He explains how Jesus flawlessly answers the Scribes attempts to ask him questions that would expose his illegitimacy as a teacher of God's. In stunned silence, the scribes field Jesus' question that is his "Ultimate Argument!" When this argument isn't on the front of the Christian's mind, hypocrisy will ensue.

5. Tough Questions

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Bruce Crane continues our series in Luke. The Jewish leaders try to trap Jesus with their "tough questions." First the Pharisees ask if it is lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, Then the Sadducees come up with an incredible situation to ask if there is a resurrection. Listen as we see how Jesus answered them and what His answers revealed about who He really is.

4. The Vineyard Owner and His Son

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Greg Altmaier continues our series in Luke. When Jesus is asked by the religious leaders about his authority, he answers with a question about John the Baptist, and then gives a parable answering their question.

3. Entering Jerusalem

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in Luke. Listen as we study how Jesus makes his way to and enters Jerusalem for the Passover three events take place. 1) Jesus is crowned. 2) Jesus cries 3) Jesus confronts.

2. 1 Life

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Luke. He explains how Israel was expecting Jesus to go to war against Rome in Jerusalem and win. As Jesus approaches Jerusalem, he tells a parable exposing the wrong expectations Israel had for the messiah and gives proper expectations for his followers.

1. Meeting Jesus

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off our series in Luke. Listen as we study Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, and how he redeems the social outcast named Zacchaeus.

32. Final Instructions

Sun, 29 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Derek Wadle concludes our series in Hebrews. Listen as we study the final two instructions in this book.

31. Go to Him

Sun, 22 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Dan Rude continues our teaching in Hebrews. In the final chapter of Hebrews, we are warned about the dangers of false teaching. But how do you hold onto the truth in a world filled with false teaching?

30. Contentment

Sun, 15 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. Chapter 13 gives meaningful instructions on how to live in light of the gospel. Love each other. Honor Marriage. Be Content.

29. Two Mountains: Sinai or Zion

Sun, 08 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in Hebrews. He explains that the Christian life is a marathon and to keep going we need encouragement, and we need to be reminded of what is true so that we stay the course. Hebrews 12:18-29 is the author's final attempt to help these struggling believers and therefore us to press ahead by contrasting the realities of the new covenant with that of the old.

28. Pursuing Holiness

Sun, 01 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. Listen as he answers the question: How do you pursue holiness? By pursuing peace with everyone and getting rid of bitterness.

27. Stay in the Race

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in Hebrews. He explains that when faced with suffering there is temptation to give up. He encourages us with the practical application of what needs to happen so that we don’t give up, but strive ahead?

26. Time to Run

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. He explains how in Hebrews 12, the author instructs the church to run the race with endurance.

25. Live by Faith

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in Hebrews. Listen as he addresses the questions: Are you living by faith? If so, you will experience certain realities. What are those realities? There are many, but four that we will explore.

24. Faith is Confidence in God (Part 3)

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Greg Altmaier continues our series in Hebrews. He looks at Hebrews 11 and how faith is confidence in God through various means.

23. Faith is Confidence in God (Part 2)

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. The writer is Hebrews walks through three significant events in the life of Abraham. Abraham’s calling, Abraham’s son, and Abraham’s test. These three events are designed to teach us about the nature of real biblical faith.

22. Faith is Confidence in God

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. He shows us how the author of Hebrews instructs his audience to live by faith, but what is faith and why does it matter?

21. You Need Endurance

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. Hebrews was written to a church that was wavering in their faith in Christ. What we see in Hebrews 10: 26-39 are some of the reasons we waver and how to endure in our faith in Christ.

20. A New and Living Way

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on Hebrews. In Hebrews chapter 10:19, the author begins to lay out the clear application of the book, namely that because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ we can enter the presence of God without fear. This would’ve been a stunning truth for the first century Jews but a glorious application of the gospel for the world.

19. Sanctified by One Sacrifice for All Time

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in Hebrews. He explains that in order to have access to God we must be holy like God. The problem is we are not. Due to sin we are not holy and therefore separated from God. But through the one time sacrifice of Jesus we have been sanctified for all time and given access once again to God.

18. By His Will

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. He walks through Hebrews 9 and explains the significance of the blood of Jesus Christ. The old covenant was inaugurated by the blood of goats and calves, but it was limited in its benefit. Hebrews 9 explains the meaning and significance of the blood of Jesus.

17. The Presence of God

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. The author of Hebrews explains the glory of the new covenant by highlighting the limitations of the old covenant. In the old covenant sinful people were offered limited access to God and limited cleansing, but now through the coming of Christ we are cleansed forever by his blood and therefore given access to the presence of God forever.

16. The New Covenant

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. Listen as he explains how the Hebrews struggled to know what to do with the Old Covenant in light of Christ. The author shows how Christ is the mediator of a better covenant and built on better promises. What God does in the new covenant produces true life and a genuine relationship with God, where we love and worship God with all of our hearts. Application. Don’t go back to the Old Covenant, cling to Christ.

15. The Better High Priest

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in Hebrews. He explains how Jesus is the better high priest. The author continues to answers this question with three more reasons.

14. All Access Pass

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Bob Joy continues our series in Hebrews. Jesus is our promised, permanent, and perfect high priest who intercedes for us before God the Father.

13. Melchizedek

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. He explains how Hebrews 7 answers the objection first century Jews had: how can you worship God without the levitical priesthood and animal sacrifices? And how can Jesus be a priest if he is from the line of Judah and not from the line of Levi? The answer: Melchizedek.

12. An Anchor For Our Soul

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in Hebrews. To follow Christ will cause suffering and difficulty. Why should we continue to trust Christ when we suffer for following him? This passage offers us three lines of reasoning that ultimately produce an anchor for our soul.

11. When Repentance is Impossible

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. The writer of Hebrews gives a startling warning about the danger of not moving forward with Christ, followed by a pastoral encouragement. Both the warning and encouragement are designed to strengthen the believer to trust Christ until the end!

9. Loud Cries

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. The writer of Hebrews addresses two major concerns that 1st century Jews would have had:
1. How can Jesus be a King and Priest?
2. How can Jesus be a High Priest and from the line of Judah?
Dan explains how Jesus is our great high priest.

10. Time to Grow Up

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. The writer of Hebrews has much to say about the high priesthood of Jesus in the order of Melchizedek, but his hearers have stopped hearing, which has led to their immaturity. They are spiritual babies not maturity Christians. What is spiritual immaturity? Why is it a problem? And how do you grow up?

8. Enter His Rest

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in Hebrews. He explains how we are instructed to make every effort to enter the eternal rest found in Christ, but this instruction doesn't come without reason. In this passage God gives us the reason to obey his instruction through a sobering and a comforting truth.

7. Christ, Our Rest

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. Dan explains how the writer of Hebrews uses the story of Israel to teach us about God’s Sabbath rest, and how to enter it. Israel failed to enter into rest because of unbelief. We can learn from their failure, and enter the ultimate rest we seek in Christ by faith.

6. How to Endure

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. The writer of Hebrews reaches back into the OT highlighting the need for endurance. He highlights, how Israel, led by Moses, didn't make it the promised land because they grew hard hearted. If Israel, led by Moses fell short of the Promised Land because of unbelief, what will happen to the household of God, led by the Son of God, Jesus Christ, if they fail to endure?

5. To Make Atonement

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. He explains why Jesus became a man -- so he could die. But what does his death accomplish for us? His atoning sacrifice on the cross gives us freedom from the fear of death.

4. Lower Than The Angels

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in Hebrews. Luke explains how humanity’s created intent is redeemed in Christ. Christ was made lower than the angels for a time to redeem humanity, and restore us to our place of rule over the earth with Christ.

3. The Danger of Drifting

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. He explains the warning in the text against the danger of drifting. How do we not drift and remain in Christ? We do this by giving our full and undistracted attention to Christ everyday.

2. Better Than Angels

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Hebrews. He explains how the author introduces the letter by comparing Jesus to angels, declaring Jesus to be superior to the angels. He explores how Jesus is the Son, Jesus is worshipped by the angels, and Jesus is Creator.

1. The God Who Speaks

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude begins our series in Hebrews. He explains how the writer of Hebrews begins his letter by communicating clearly who Jesus Christ is. Jesus is the son and through him God’s ultimate revelation has come.

3. Examining Our Hope, Part III

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude concludes our Easter series in 1 Corinthians 15. He shows us how Paul explains the hope of the resurrection and the Christians ability to overcome death through Christ.

2. Examining the Resurrection Part II

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

We continue our Easter series in 1 Corinthians 15. Pastor Dan Rude explains how Paul writes to correct bad thinking on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the implications that follow. Jesus rose, so will we!

1. Examining the Resurrection

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off our Easter mini-series in 1 Corinthians 15. We study how Paul explains implications of the centrality of Jesus Christ's resurrection. And also the doctrine of the resurrection and how to live in light of the it.

1. Building Together Launch

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Listen as Pastor Dan Rude shares the vision of launching our Building Together campaign.

3. Glory to God, Peace to Man

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude finishes our Christmas mini-series. In Luke 2 the Angel of the Lord appears to a group of unsuspecting shepherds to announce the birth of the Messiah. This Savior will bring glory to God and peace to man. Dan explains how this baby in a manger brings peace to the world.

2. The Savior is Born

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our Christmas series. Dan walks through Luke 2 and the good news that the Savior of the world has been born! Through the birth of Jesus, we learn about the sovereignty, the humility, and the love of God.

1. The Son of God Most High

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off our Christmas series. He explores Luke 1, and how the angel Gabriel appears to announce the virgin conception of the Son of God Most High. What does the virgin conception teach us? Why does it matter?

22. By Faith

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude finishes our series in Luke. He studies how Jesus enters Jericho on his way to Jerusalem. In Jericho, Jesus demonstrates his power over sickness and mercy towards sinners by healing a blind, begging man. He also explains an example of true biblical faith in Christ.

21. The Price of Our Redemption

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Luke. He explores how Jesus takes the 12 disciples aside to predict his impending death and resurrection. The disciples do not understand what he is saying because God hid the meaning from them. Through the text we learn about the price and plan of our redemption.

20. A Hindrance to Entering the Kingdom

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in the Gospel of Luke. Not every person will enter the kingdom of God. In fact, this passage makes this clear. But why? Luke explains the answer in this message.

19. How to Enter the Kingdom of God

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in Luke. There are many important questions in life, but the most important of them all is how does a person enter the kingdom of God? Or how is a person reconciled to God? In this passage Jesus answers this question through the parable of two men praying to God at the temple.

18. Always Pray

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Greg Altmaier continues our series in the Gospel of Luke. He explains the need to pray and not lose heart as we wait for the return of the Son of Man.

15. What Should Christians Live For? (Stand-alone)

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude gives a special message addressing the history of Walnut Creek Church - Downtown, the current needs we face, and where we want to go as a church with the mission of advancing the kingdom of God.

17. The Kingdom of God

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Greg Altmaier continues our series in Luke. He looks at the paradoxes that exist in scripture within the Kingdom of God, and Son of Man, and the Days of Noah.

Key Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

14. Life in the Body

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series in Luke. He studies the instructions Jesus gave to his disciples on how to relate to one another and to avoid being a stumbling block block for the brothers. Rebuking, repenting, and forgiveness are all necessary if the church is to be united.

Key Scripture: Luke 17:1-4
Related Passages: Luke 17
Topics: Stumbling block, repentance, forgiveness

13. A Glimpse into the Afterlife

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series in the Gospel of Luke. He dives into the truths about heaven and hell, and the reality of eternity.

Key Scripture: Luke 16:19-31
Related Passages: Luke 16
Topics: Hell, Judgement, Eternity

12. When Confronted With Sin

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues part five of our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke explains the two options people have when confronted with their sin: repent or make excuses. Luke shares how genuine repentance is the only means to enter the Kingdom of God.

Key scripture: Luke 16
Topics: Law, Atonement, Heart, Sin, Justification, Kingdom of God

11. God and Money

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues part five of our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan explores how Jesus' parable warns his disciples to manage their money to reach people for the kingdom, in the process demonstrating that God is your God.

Key scripture: Luke 16
Topics: Money, Greed, Giving

10. Two Lost Sons

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues part five of our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan explores Jesus' story of two lost sons in order to show how far from God the Pharisees were and God's delight in saving sinners.

Key scripture: Luke 15
Topics: Forgiveness, Repentance

9. The Joy of Heaven

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues part five of our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan breaks down the parable of the lost sheep and the parable of the lost coin, sharing how Jesus exposes how far off the Pharisees were from the heart of God and how far God goes to seek after sinners.

Key scripture: Luke 15
Topics: Joy, Repentance, Salvation

8. The Required Costs to Follow Christ

Sun, 30 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues part five of our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke shares how following Christ comes with a cost and explains how Jesus kindly shares with the crowds of people following Him what the required costs to follow Him are.

Key scripture: Luke 14
Topics: Discipleship, Cost

7. Excuses, Excuses

Sun, 23 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues part five of our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses Jesus' teaching about the nature of heaven and how heaven is a banquet that only the humble get in.

Key scripture: Luke 14
Related passages: Isaiah 25
Topics: Feast, Banquet, Heaven

6. True Humility

Sun, 16 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues part five of our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan explores how Jesus' parable highlights the truth that God exalts the humble but humiliates the proud and shares how we can pursue humility.

Key scripture: Luke 14
Topics: Pride, Humility

5. He Catches The Wise

Sun, 09 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues part five of our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan looks at what Jesus accomplishes by healing a disabled man on the Sabbath and why he so often healed on the Sabbath.

Key scripture: Luke 14
Topics: Jesus, Gospel, Sabbath, Idolatry

4. Bold and Broken

Sun, 02 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues part five of our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke explores how Jesus is perfectly bold when opposed and perfectly broken when those who hear fail to repent and find their protection from the wrath to come in Him.

Key scripture: Luke 13
Topics: Boldness, Lamenting

3. Strive To Enter

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues part five of our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan shares Jesus' answer to the ever important question, "Will only a few be saved?" Dan explores four stunning truths about the Kingdom of God and explains how you can know if you're in the Kingdom.

Key scripture: Luke 13
Topics: Kingdom of God, Eternity, Salvation

2. Jesus Picks A Fight

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues part five of our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan shares lessons to be learned through the healing of a woman and the tone-deaf reply of her synagogue leaders.

Key scripture: Luke 13
Topics: Jesus, Healing, Hypocrisy, Gospel, Humility

1. The Necessity of Repentance

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off part five of our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan examines how Jesus takes an opportunity to correct Israel's toxic thinking about tragedy. Dan explains the necessity of repentance and how repentance connects to bearing fruit and experiencing salvation.

Key scripture: Luke 13
Topics: Repentance, Mercy, Tragedy

4. Fear and Great Joy

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude concludes our Easter season mini-series on the betrayal, trial, death, and resurrection of Jesus through the gospel of Matthew. Dan looks at how the resurrection of Christ is essential to the gospel message and why it's such good news.

Key scripture: Matthew 28
Topics: Gospel, Resurrection, Easter, Holiness, Death

3. Blood, Innocence, Suffering, Love

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our Easter season mini-series on the betrayal, trial, death, and resurrection of Jesus through the gospel of Matthew. Dan explores the meaning of the cross: Jesus died for our sins because God loves us infinitely.

Key scripture: Matthew 27
Related passages: 2 Corinthians 5, Isaiah 1, Isaiah 53
Topics: Blood, Suffering, Sin, Death, Forgiveness

2. Crushed With Sorrow

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our Easter season mini-series on the betrayal, trial, death, and resurrection of Jesus through the gospel of Matthew. Luke discusses how Jesus handles his sorrow as he heads to the cross.

Key scripture: Matthew 26
Related passages: Mark 14, Luke 22
Topics: Prayer, Grief, Sorrow

1. Final Preparations

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off our Easter season mini-series on the betrayal, trial, death, and resurrection of Jesus through the gospel of Matthew. Dan explains how the final preparations are made as Jesus approaches the cross. Dan discusses how Jesus prepares his disciples for the cross, his body for burial, and the Passover meal.

Key scripture: Matthew 26
Topics: Passover, Communion, Salvation

10. Final Instructions

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude concludes our series on the Book of 2 Timothy. Dan wraps up by looking at the final farewell of Paul to Timothy as he makes his last instructions to help him endure to the end.

Key scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-22
Topics: Endurance, Fellowship

9. Why We Preach

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of 2 Timothy. Dan explores one of Paul's final conclusions to Timothy to prioritize preaching the word.

Key scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8
Topics: The Bible, Preaching

8. But As For You Stay Faithful

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of 2 Timothy. Luke looks at Paul's charge to Timothy to remain faithful to what he has learned. To give him confidence in God's Word in the face of persecution, Paul tells Timothy where Scripture came from and how it is profitable for the believer.

Key scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17
Topics: Inerrancy, Inspiration, Scripture, Persecution, Faithfulness

7. Great Expectations

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Jacob Van Sickle continues our series on the Book of 2 Timothy. Jacob discusses how Paul molds Timothy's expectations for the future and explores what we should expect as believers in this world.

Key scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9
Topics: False Teachers, Judgment, Repentance

6. Four Ways To Pursue A Pure Life

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of 2 Timothy. Dan looks at Paul's instruction to Timothy to pursue a pure life if he wants to be a useful vessel in the hands of God. Dan explores what that means and how we can be useful vessels as well.

Key scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26
Topics: Purity, Love, False Teachers

5. Present Yourself to God

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of 2 Timothy. Dan looks at Paul's instructions to Timothy on how to protect the church from error as Ephesus is overrun by false teaching.

Key scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-19
Related passages: 1 Timothy 6
Topics: God’s Word, False Teachers

4. Pushing Through

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of 2 Timothy. Luke looks at how Paul has called Timothy to join him in suffering for the gospel and how believers can continue in the work of the gospel in the face of suffering.

Key scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13
Topics: Resurrection, God's Word, Salvation, Suffering, Enduring

3. Be Strong

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Second Timothy. Dan explores the key instruction Paul gives Timothy for restoring order and building healthy churches.

Key scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7
Related passages: Philippians 1
Topics: Strength, Teaching, Entrusting

2. Don't Be Ashamed

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of 2 Timothy. Dan explores Paul's command to Timothy to not be ashamed but to share in suffering and live courageously for Christ. When suffering is counterintuitive, Dan shares how we can live for Christ in a world that rejects Him.

Key scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-18
Related passages: 2 Corinthians 12
Topics: Suffering, Shame, Power

1. Courage Timothy, Courage!

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off our new series on the Book of 2 Timothy. Dan introduces Paul's final letter written from a prison in Rome. Dan explains how Paul, as he is coming to the end of his life, writes a letter to his son in the faith Timothy to encourage him to restore order in the church of Ephesus.

Key scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7
Related passages: Philippians 2
Topics: Courage, Fear, Disappointment

3. Bedlam in Bethlehem

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Bruce Crane concludes our Go and Worship series. Bruce shares how even in the midst of tragedy, God gives hope for the future. Bruce looks at how God wants to lead us and guide us and shares how His plans cannot be thwarted.

Key scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
Topics: Hope, Future

2. Go and Worship

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the birth of Jesus through the gospel of Matthew. Dan explores the question of worship, and why you must worship Jesus.

1. Go and Worship

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off our Go and Worship series. Dan explores how the immediate impact of the incarnation of Jesus was a disrupted relationship between Mary and Joseph. Dan shares how Joseph obeyed, Jesus was born, and the path to the cross began.

Key scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Topics: Jesus, Incarnation, Mary, Joseph

14. Sovereignty

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude concludes our fall series on the Book of Proverbs. Dan explores what the sovereignty of God is and why we should make sense of it if we are going to make wise choices and experience comfort in a world filled with turmoil.

Key scripture: Proverbs 16:9
Related passages: Proverbs 19
Topics: Sovereignty, Freedom, Choices, Grace

13. Working With Wisdom

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our fall series on the Book of Proverbs. Dan explores the tension we face between knowing work is good and the ground is cursed and explains how we can navigate that tension with wisdom.

Key scripture: Proverbs 12:11
Related passages: Genesis 2, Genesis 8
Topics: Work, Curse, Grace, Thorns

12. The Power of Speech

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our fall series on the Book of Proverbs. Luke explains how the words that come out of our mouths have the power to either produce life or death and that there are consequences from our words in our own lives and in the lives of others.

Key scripture: Proverbs 18:20-21
Related passages: Proverbs 15, Proverbs 6, Ephesians 4, James 3
Topics: Speech

11. The Path to Poverty and What to do About it

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our fall series on the Book of Proverbs. Dan explores how we must be wise not only in how we think about wealth but also in how we handle our own poverty and treat the poor. Dan shares that how we make, spend, and think about money is at the heart of the worship of God.

Key scripture: Proverbs 14:20-21
Related passages: Proverbs 10
Topics: Poverty, Kindness, Wealth

10. The Power of Money and How to be Wise

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our fall series on the Book of Proverbs. Dan explores how money has a powerful effect on our lives that often moves us away from Christ. Dan shares how we can break the power of wealth so that we might live for Christ.

Key scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10
Topics: Wealth, Greed, Giving, Trusting

9. Understanding Patience

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our fall series on the Book of Proverbs. Luke explores what patience is, what patience does, and how we can grow in it. Luke shares how patience, as demonstrated by Christ, is a characteristic for believers to live out.

Key scripture: Proverbs 16:32
Related passages: Proverbs 15, Proverbs 16, Proverbs 25, Proverbs 29
Topics: Anger, Patience

8. Sex

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our fall series on the Book of Proverbs. Dan explores how Solomon as a loving father urges his son to avoid the pitfalls of sexual sin. Dan shares the power of sex and explains how and why we can fight for sexual purity.

Key scripture: Proverbs 6:20-35
Topics: Sex, Marriage, Romance

7. The Good Purpose of Sex

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Jacob Van Sickle continues our fall series on the Book of Proverbs. Jacob explores why God made sex and how He made it for a good purpose.

Key scripture: Proverbs 5:15-23
Related passages: Song of Songs 4
Topics: Sex, Marriage, Love

6. Train Up A Child

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our fall series on the Book of Proverbs. Dan explains that in order to obey the central command to “train up a child in the way he should go," we must know the stakes of parenting, the opportunity of parenting, and the goal of parenting.

Key scripture: Proverbs 22:6
Topics: Parenting

5. The Shaping Power of Small Decisions

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our new series on the Book of Proverbs. Dan explains the two paths presented in Proverbs 4, the way of wisdom and the way foolishness, and explores how we can walk in the way of wisdom.

Key scripture: Proverbs 4:10-27
Topics: Paths, Wisdom, Life

4. Humility

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our new series on the Book of Proverbs. Luke explores how the Word of God instructs us to walk in humility and explains the practices of those who are humble.

Key scripture: Proverbs 6:23
Related passages: Proverbs 6, Proverbs 15, Proverbs 10, Proverbs 12, Philippians 2
Topics: Humility, Correction, Counsel, Obedience

3. Humility

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our new series on the Book of Proverbs. Dan explores how God gives grace to the humble and makes the humble wise and takes a look at how this dynamic plays out in the Book of Proverbs.

Key scripture: Proverbs 11:2
Related passages: Proverbs 11, Proverbs 3
Topics: Humility, Pride

2. The Fear of the Lord

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our new series on the Book of Proverbs. Dan explores what the fear of the Lord is, the benefits to fearing the Lord, and how the fear of the Lord is a choice.

Key scripture: Proverbs 2:1-5
Related passages: Proverbs 3, Proverbs 9
Topics: The Fear of the Lord

1. To Know Wisdom

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off our new series on the Book of Proverbs. Dan gives the background on how Solomon wrote the Book of Proverbs to teach wisdom and explores the value of wisdom and how we can get it.

Key scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7
Related passages: Proverbs 8
Topics: Wisdom, Knowledge, Pursuing Christ

21. Serious Failure

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee finishes our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke examines Jesus' warning to the Jews that they have failed in discerning that He is the Messiah, leading to eternal danger. Luke explains that in exposing this failure, Jesus' desire is that they would see what is true and believe in Him as the one who has come to pay their debt.

Key scripture: Luke 12:54-59
Topics: Judgment, Salvation

20. Perplexing Fire

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan explores Jesus' statement that He came to bring fire on the earth and division in the world.

Key scripture: Luke 12:49-53
Related passages: Matthew 26, Luke 23
Topics: Judgment, Fire, Grace

19. Is Being Heavenly Minded Good For The World?

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Deacon Jacob Van Sickle continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Jacob looks at the five categories of people Jesus describes and what judgment day will look like for them. Jacob explores how all of these categories of people can lead us to be a benefit to this world and the world to come.

Key scripture: Luke 12:41-48
Topics: Heaven, Hell, World

18. Be Ready

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Greg Altmaier continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Greg looks at how we can prepare for the return of Christ and shares the instruction, the blessing, and the enemies of readiness.

Key scripture: Luke 12:35-40
Topics: Readiness, Return of Christ

17. Do Not Worry

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan unpacks Jesus' teaching on anxiety as recorded in Luke 12.

Key scripture: Luke 12:29-34
Topics: Worry, Anxiety, Confidence

16. Do Not Worry, Part 1

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan unpacks Jesus' teaching on anxiety as recorded in Luke 12.

Key scripture: Luke 12:22-28
Topics: Worry, Anxiety, Confidence

15. Be Rich Toward God

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan explores a man's strange request for Jesus to command his brother to divide his inheritance with him. Dan explains how Jesus senses the greed in the heart of this man, warns him of the dangers of greed, and shares the importance of being rich toward God.

Key scripture: Luke 12:13-21
Related passages: 1 Timothy 6
Topics: Greed, Covetousness

14. Why You Will Be Hated

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke takes a look at the expectation Jesus sets for believers to endure hateful treatment and examines why the world often hates Christians.

Key scripture: Luke 12:8-12
Related passages: Acts 4, 2 Corinthians 11
Topics: Persecution, Confessing Christ

13. Fear God

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses how Jesus helps the crowd understand why we should fear God over man. Dan examines what Jesus means when he says that human beings can only kill the body but God has the power to kill the body and throw people into hell.

Key scripture: Luke 12:4-7
Related passages: John 9, Acts 7
Topics: Fear of Man, Fear of God

12. Give Up On Hypocrisy

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan takes a look at how the yeast of the Pharisees is hypocrisy. Dan explains Jesus' warning to his hearers of the danger of hypocrisy and the way to overcome this danger.

Key scripture: Luke 12:1-3
Related passages: Matthew 6, John 5, Romans 2
Topics: Hypocrisy, Justification

11. Rebuking the Pretenders

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke explains how the nature of a hypocrite is to pretend to be something you are not. Luke examines the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and how Jesus strongly corrects them for it out of love.

Key scripture: Luke 11:45-54
Related passages: Matthew 23
Topics: Hypocrisy, False teaching

10. How To Be Made Clean

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke explains how humanity is unclean not only externally but also internally in the heart. Luke shares how we can be made clean and have a relationship with our Creator God.

Key scripture: Luke 11:37-44
Related passages: John 1, Ephesians 1, 2 Corinthians 4, Hebrews 4
Topics: The Heart, Cleanness, Sin, Salvation

9. An Evil Generation

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan examines Jesus' shocking rebuke of the crowds that highlights the blindness of Israel and explains how the most important thing about any person is how they see Jesus.

Key scripture: Luke 11:29-36
Related passages: John 20
Topics: Blindness, Sight, Light, Judgment

What Should Christians Live For?

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Responding to the Mercies of God

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee looks at Romans 12 and explores how we should respond to God's mercies.

Key scripture: Romans 12:1-2
Topics: Mercy, Devotion, Worship, Transformation, Will of God

What in the World is Going On?

Sat, 06 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude discusses the killing of George Floyd. Dan addresses what Christians should do and where to turn for wisdom when navigating life's most difficult challenges.

Two Banks, Two Eyes, Two Masters

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude takes a look at Matthew 6 and explains how Jesus turns his attention to how the eyes of our heart vote money. Through these verses, Jesus helps us see money as an opportunity to move the Kingdom of God forward and stir up treasures in heaven.

Topic: Money, Finances, Greed

Changed

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000

On Easter Weekend, Pastor Dan Rude discusses the corruption of mankind, the need to be changed, and the promise of the resurrection.

Topics: Easter, Sin, Death, Resurrection, Corruption, Victory

The Faith of Abraham

Sat, 15 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude begins our mini-series on the true meaning of Christmas. Dan examines the definition and importance of biblical faith and discusses the sacred and secular motives of our flesh.

Topics: Faith, Abraham, Flesh, Motives, Trust

10. The Heavens Will Pass Away

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of 2 Peter. Dan examines how the Apostle Peter equips the saints to look forward to the return of Christ while living in a world that mocks the promise of Jesus' return.

Key scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-13
Related passages: Revelation 20, Colossians 1, Colossians 2
Topics: The Return of Christ, Repentance, Christ

9. The Day of the Lord is Coming

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of 2 Peter. Luke discusses the significance of the return of Christ through the lens of creation and the flood.

• Key scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-7
• Related passages: Isaiah 66, Zephaniah 1, Malachi 4, 1 Corinthians 15, 2 Thessalonians 1, Revelation 19, Genesis 6, Genesis 7
• Topics: Day of the Lord, Second coming of Christ, Judgment, Wrath

8. False Promises, False Freedom

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of 2 Peter. Dan examines the Apostle Peter's warnings about false teachers' objectives and how empty promises lead to death instead of freedom.

Key scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22
Related passages: 1 Timothy 6
Topics: Greed, Money, Sex, Immorality, False Teaching, Deception

7. When False Teachers Teach

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of 2 Peter. Dan discusses the Apostle Peter's warnings to early Christians regarding the subtlety of false teachers and how we can guard against false teaching today.

Key scripture: 2 Peter 2:11-16
Related passages: Numbers 25, 1 Corinthians 6, Galatians 5, 1 Thessalonians 1
Topics: False Teachers, False Believers

6. False Teachers

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of 2 Peter. Dan examines the qualities of false teachers how we can protect the church and ourselves from being deceived.

• Key scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3
• Related passages: 2 Timothy 4
• Topics: False teaching, Deceit, Church, Teaching

5. Eyewitnesses of His Majesty

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of 2 Peter. Dan discusses the motivations of the Apostle Peter as he takes time near the end of his life to remind the saints of the truth about Jesus.

• Key scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21
• Related passages: Acts 7, Acts 12, Isaiah 66
• Topics: Scriptures, Eyewitnesses, Effort

4. I Will Always Remind You

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of 2 Peter. Luke examines why the Apostle Peter spent time reminding the early church of what is true and why we need the same reminders today.

• Key scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15
• Related passages: James 1, Hebrews 10, Colossians 3
• Topics: Salvation, Truth, Faith

3. Growing Up

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of 2 Peter. Dan explains how Peter is giving his audience all the more reason to make every effort to grow to shake his audience out of their slumber.

• Key Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10-11
• Topics: Growing, Faith

2. Growing Up

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of 2 Peter. Dan explains Peter's instruction to make every effort to grow and the great motive underneath that effort.

• Key Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9
• Related passages: John 6, Hebrews 6, Ephesians 4, Luke 7
• Topics: Spiritual Growth, God's Promises

1. Gaining Christ

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off our new series on the Book of 2 Peter. Dan discusses the truth that if you have gained Christ, you have gained everything and will spend this life and the next discovering what you have gained. Dan explains how Peter deepens our understanding of who we are in Christ before he teaches how to grow in the Christian life.

Key Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4
Topics: Gaining Christ, Becoming A Christian, The Gospel

15. Responding To Tragedy

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee concludes our fall series on the Book of 1 Samuel. Luke discusses how both David and Saul find themselves in tragic situations and looks at their unique responses.

Key Scripture: 1 Samuel 30-31
Topics: Suffering, Tragedy, Seeking God, Grieving

14. When Facing A Dilemma

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Bruce Crane continues our fall series on the book of 1 Samuel. Bruce discusses how when facing a dilemma, we need to understand the truth about ourselves and the truth about God.

Topics: God Speaking, Decisions

13. Learning To Trust

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our fall series on the book of 1 Samuel. Luke discusses how God is working to develop an authentic, whole-hearted trust in Him. Luke explains that to do this, He will put us in situations that require us to choose to trust in Him over ourselves.

Topics: Trusting God, Justice, Revenge, the Will of God

12. David Under Pressure

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our fall series on the Book of 1 Samuel. Dan discusses how David is still on the run and cracks while under pressure but comes to his senses in the cave of Adullum.

Topics: Pressure, Fear, Anxiety, Trust, Confidence

11. God's Deliverance

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our fall series on the Book of 1 Samuel. Dan discusses how as Saul continues to pursue killing David, God delivers David through Jonathan, Michal, and Samuel. Through these circumstances, Dan shows how God demonstrates His wisdom and saving arm.

Topics: God’s Deliverance, Jealousy, Envy

10. The Cure To Jealousy

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our fall series on the Book of 1 Samuel. Dan discusses how the song of celebration ignites the jealousy of Saul towards David leading to utter chaos. Dan shows how despite this Jonathan loves David as he loves himself.

Topics: Jealousy, Envy, Love

9. A Boy Filled With Courage

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our fall series on the Book of 1 Samuel. Luke takes a look at where courage to face difficulty and do what is right comes from. Luke discusses how God is the creator of heaven and earth and is our source of strength and courage to be bold when needed.

Topics: Courage, Boldness, Confidence in God

8. Saul's Fatal Flaw

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our fall series on the Book of 1 Samuel. Dan shows how God gives Saul another chance to obey Him, and although Saul is in a position of strength, he still disobeys God.

Topics: Obedience, Repentance, Trust

7. Saul's Fatal Flaw

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our fall series on the Book of 1 Samuel. Dan discusses the major failures of King Saul, explains what is at the root of each one, and then shows how God desires us to trust Him.

Key Topics: Trust, Failure, Obedience

6. Return To The King

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of 1 Samuel. Luke discusses how worship is central to human life and as His creation, God has called us to worship him alone. Luke shows how when we fail to worship God with all our heart, God in His grace and mercy will expose us and call us back to Him.

Topics: Worship, Repentance

5. The Desire To Fit In

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of 1 Samuel. Dan covers the contrast between Israel's repentance and return to the Lord, and their shocking rejection of God as their leader.

Topics: Idols, Repentance, Worship

4. Putting God In A Box

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our fall series on the Book of 1 Samuel. Dan explains how after a disastrous defeat the leaders of Israel try to use the Ark of the Covenant to gain the upper hand against the Philistines. Dan looks at how God still reigns over everything and is not a means to an end but the end for which we have been created.

Topics: Worship, Holiness, Ark, Control, Using God

3. God Speaks

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our fall series on the Book of 1 Samuel. Luke explains how God speaks to a boy named Samuel giving him a message to share and discusses how God speaks to us primarily through His word, giving us a message to share as well.

Topics: Hearing God, God's Word, The Gospel

2. Darkness, Light, and the Wrath of God

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our fall series on the Book of 1 Samuel. Dan discusses how Eli’s sons were worthless men who did not know God and turned the worship of God into a farce. Dan looks at how Samuel learned to walk with God in spite of their wickedness, showing us much of the holiness of God.

Topics: Wrath of God, Intercession, Corruption, Faithfulness, The Cross

1. Courage

Sat, 07 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off our fall series in the Book of 1 Samuel. Dan highlights the pain and disappointment of a women who finds herself in a situation that she wishes was much different. Dan discusses how in her distress, she pours out her heart to God and gives us an example of how to endure courageously.

Topics: Pain, Disappointment, Courage

Impossible: Jesus, God In A Manger

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude finishes our Christmas mini-series Impossible. Dan shares the story of Jesus’ birth, the things we can celebrate in the arrival of Christ, and the great hope we have in the gospel.

Topics: Jesus, Birth, Christmas, Gospel

Impossible: Jesus, From the Line of David

Sun, 22 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our Christmas mini-series Impossible. Luke explains how the Messiah could not have been just anyone but was a very specific person due to the prophecies made in the Old Testament. Luke discusses how Jesus has the right genealogy to make him the Messiah and is the eternal King of an eternal Kingdom.

Topics: Messiah, The Kingdom, Line of David

Impossible: The Virgin Birth

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off our Christmas mini-series Impossible. Dan discusses God's surprising plan of the virgin birth, and how the virgin birth corresponds to the nature of Jesus and helps answer many questions about the incarnation of Christ.

Topics: Virgin Birth, Sin, Righteous

14b. The Profile of a Worker

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude finishes up our series on the Book of Luke. Dan discusses what Jesus means when he says the harvest is abundant but the workers are few. Dan explains how Jesus spent much of his life developing workers for the harvest to advance God's Kingdom.

14a. The Profile of a Worker

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Luke. Dan discusses how Jesus sends out 72 other disciples and walks through the profile of a worker in the harvest.

Topics: Workers, Kingdom of God, Worth of Jesus

13. Barriers To Following Jesus

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Luke. Luke discusses Jesus' journey to Jerusalem and the three conversations he has that expose four barriers to following Him.

12. The Lesson We Must Learn

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Luke. Dan discusses how the disciples have clothed themselves with pride and explains that Jesus, knowing the devastating nature of pride, moves to teach the disciples about true humility, using an unlikely illustration.

11. Two Fathers, Two Sons

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. In Luke 9, we find a desperate father fighting for the life of his sick son. In his desperation, he begs Jesus to cast out the demon. Dan examines the the response of Jesus and the importance He placed on faith.

10. The Transfiguration

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke explains the miraculous reasons why Jesus was transformed in front of Peter, James, and John.

9. To Follow Jesus

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses what it means to follow Jesus. Luke explains Jesus' requirements to follow Him, the reason to follow Him, and the consequence of not following Him.

8. The Crowds and the Confession

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses the answer to one of life's greatest questions.

7. The Greatest Sermon Illustration Ever

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Luke. Dan explains how the feeding of the 5,000 was used by Jesus to point to an even greater reality; Himself.

6. Two Kings, Two Kingdoms

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Luke. Dan explains how Jesus begins to multiply His ministry through His disciples. Dan discusses how Jesus uses the 12 and gives them His power and message.

5. When We Suffer

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Luke. Luke discusses how all of us will suffer as a result of disease, illness, disorder, or death–whether directly or indirectly. Luke explains what we need to know about Jesus, about faith, and about why we experience suffering.

4. Demons, Pigs, and the Quest for Sanity

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Luke. Dan discusses the healing of a demon possessed man and the testimony of a transformed life.

3. From Fear To Fear

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Luke. Dan explains how Jesus uses this storm to test the faith of the disciples. Dan discusses how even though the disciples fail the test, they learn the lesson that even the winds and waves obey Him.

2. Listen Carefully

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses how true hearers of God's Word are those who walk in the light. Luke explains that those who walk in the light are those who proclaim the gospel and walk in obedience to Christ.

1b. Expectations for Gospel Ministry

Sun, 26 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses different soil types in a parable taught by Jesus and how it helps us understand and process what we experience in gospel ministry.

1a. Expectations For Gospel Ministry

Sun, 19 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off the third installment of our sermon series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan explains how Jesus is on a speaking tour to prepare his disciples to go out and sow the seeds of the gospel by giving them accurate expectations of how people might respond to their message.

14. The Great Principle: Sowing and Reaping

Sat, 11 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee wraps up our series on the Book of Galatians. Luke discusses the great principle of sowing and reaping that governs life and explains the reality that we are always either sowing to the flesh or to the Spirit.

13. Spirit-Influenced Relationships

Sun, 05 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Luke explains how relationships will be impacted for Spirit-filled and Spirit-led people. Luke discusses how one clear way in which we love one another is by carrying one another's burdens, especially the burden of sin.

12b. The War Within

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan explores what it means to walk by the Spirit by giving up on the desires of your flesh and filling your mind with the truth of God’s Word.

12a. The War Within

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan explains the different ways we attempt to deal with our flesh, which is opposed to the Spirit of God within us through new birth in Christ. Dan discusses the conflict in our inner world between our flesh and the Spirit.

11b. Walking in Freedom

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the book of Galatians. Dan explores Paul's instruction to the Galatians to not use freedom as an opportunity for the flesh but rather to serve one another in love.

11a. Stand Firm

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan discusses Paul’s powerful explanation of what freedom in Christ really means and how we can daily experience that transforming freedom in our lives as well.

10. Law or Grace; Slave or Free

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Luke explains the Apostle Paul's appeal to the Galatians to turn away from works-righteousness to faith in Christ. Luke discusses how the illustration of Abraham's two sons and their mothers reveals what is true about the Old Covenant, the Law, and the New Covenant, Christ.

Topics: Law, Justification, Faith, Grace, Slavery, Freedom

9. Of Great Concern

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Luke discusses Paul's great concern for the Galatians as they turn back to things that are weak and worthless. Luke explains how Paul makes a strong appeal to them to repent.

8. Slaves, Sons, and Heirs

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan discusses the purposes of the law, the necessity of faith in Christ, and how being children of God is supposed to impact our joy and obedience in the Lord.

Topics: Law, Faith, Jesus, Sonship, Sin

7b: Abraham, Jesus, and the Law

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan discusses the Apostle Paul’s explanation of the purpose of the law and unpacks, through the life of Abraham, how justification through faith is the only path to righteousness before God.

Topics: Law, Salvation, Justification, Faith

7a. The Evidence: Justified by Faith Alone

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Luke explains Paul's claim that justification is by faith alone, in Christ alone. Luke discusses Paul's five lines of evidence supporting his claim to give full confidence that justification is by faith and not by works.

6. Justification By Faith

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan discusses how the Galatians' lack of understanding made them vulnerable to accepting a false gospel. Dan explains how Paul is clarifying the gospel, which is justification by faith in Christ alone.

5. When Apostles Fight

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan discusses the clash between the Apostle Peter and the Apostle Paul. Dan explains how the conflict between these two men not only impacted the Galatian churches but all churches throughout human history.

Topics: Faith, Law, Conflict, Circumcision

4. My Gospel is The Gospel

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Luke explains Paul's defense of his claims for the Galatians to reject the Judaizers and the false gospel and accept the true gospel of grace.

3. Persecutor to Preacher

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan explains the false gospel of salvation through Jesus and law keeping and discusses the accusations against Paul and his gospel.

2. A Different Gospel

Sun, 13 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan looks at how the false gospel gained traction and explains the threat of a false gospel to both believers and the lost.

1. Paul, The Apostle

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off our new series on the Book of Galatians. Dan looks at the historical context surrounding the Book of Galatians and discusses the Apostle Paul's motivations to preserve the purity of the Gospel against the false teachers.

12. Jonah's Ignorance

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee concludes our series on the Book of Jonah. Luke continues looking at the second and third elements leading to Jonah’s rage and discusses what God is trying to develop in the hearts of believers.

11. Jonah's Fury

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Luke discusses the reasons for Jonah's fury at God for showing mercy to Nineveh and explains what led Jonah to have no compassion for this city.

Topics: Worldview, Anger, Dehumanization, Mercy

10. A Mind That Knows and Knees That Pray

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Dan focuses on how a worker initiates gospel conversations with unbelievers and then practically explains how every believer can do that. Dan explains the priority of prayer if we are going to be lifelong workers in the Lord's harvest.

9. Hands That Heal and A Mouth That Speaks

Sun, 11 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Dan explains two more defining characteristics of a worker and discusses the cost of loving people with our hands and words.

8. Eyes That See and A Heart That Feels

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Dan discusses Jesus' instruction to believers on how to be involved in the Kingdom of God and what it looks like to be moved with compassion toward others.

7. A Great Repentance

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Luke explains repentance and discusses Jonah's horror when the Ninevites believe God, the greatest revival in biblical history.

6. Jonah Goes To Nineveh

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Dan discusses why God gives Jonah a second chance in light of his rebellion and future failure. Dan explains how God is mercifully including Jonah in His plan to bring Nineveh to repentance.

5. The One He Loves

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Dan explains the theology of God's discipline and how believers can understand the enemy of endurance and the goal.

Topics: Discipline, Endurance, Faith, Obedience

4. In the Belly of the Beast

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Dan explains the problem of what idolatry demands and what idolatry delivers, and discusses the undeserved salvation of God in the life of the prophet Jonah.

Topics: Idolatry, Salvation, Repentance, Grace, Adultery

3. Obey Or Die

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Luke closes our discussion on the first chapter of Jonah by walking through the differences in Jonah's response to the storm and the sailors' response to the storm. Luke discusses how a true fear of God led the sailors to repent while Jonah's idolatry led him to disobey.

Topics: Mercy, Repentance, Salvation, Fear of God

2. Obey Or Sleep

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Dan discusses the result of Jonah's disobedience and the pain he is causing to those around him. Dan explains how despite Jonah's dishonor, God continues to pursue Jonah with His mercy.

Topics: Disobedience, Sin, Hatred

1. Obey Or Run

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off our new series on the Book of Jonah. Dan looks at the interpretive challenges and historical context surrounding the events of the Book of Jonah. Dan discusses the surprising motives for Jonah's disobedience and the consequences of his actions.

Topics: Disobedience, Prophet, Commission, Enemies

19. Playing Games

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan explains Jesus' illustration of the perverse generation and discusses how the reason for someone to reject Jesus would be because they don’t think He is real not because they don’t like what He says.

18. Doubt and Following Jesus

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke explains John the Baptist's doubt about who Jesus is. Luke discusses how doubting as a believer is normal and where believers can find hope and solutions for their questions.

17. The Centurion

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses the amazing faith, counter cultural character, and genuine humility of the centurion.

16. The Decision

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke explains the heart behind Jesus' question and discusses how obedience is the overflow out of a life surrendered to Jesus' Lordship.

15. Be Careful Who You Follow

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses the real spiritual dangers of following false teachers while pointing believers to the true teacher, Jesus Christ.

14. Merciful Judgment

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses how Jesus cares deeply about our attitudes toward people and explains how in this passage, Jesus instructs believers to judge charitably with mercy instead of with a hypocritical, self-righteous attitude.

13. Unnatural Love

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses Jesus' answer to the question of how to love your enemies and explains what good comes from believers showing mercy to those who have hurt them.

12b. True Happiness

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses how following Jesus requires new priorities to take root in the lives of disciples and explains how there is no life and happiness in the world apart from Christ.

12a. True Happiness

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan breaks down Jesus' conversation with the disciples, dispels the world's definition of happiness, and discusses how Christ and God's Kingdom are the true source of happiness.

11. A Momentous Decision

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses the momentous decision Jesus makes in choosing and naming the apostles, who these men are, and what this decision means for their life and the Kingdom of God.

10. The Mountain of Legalism

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan explains how Jesus corrects the Pharisees' understanding of the Sabbath by claiming to be the Lord of the Sabbath Himself and discusses how the gospel teaches us that Jesus is the true rest everyone desperately needs.

9. When the Groom is Taken Away

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses how the traditions of the Pharisees prevented them from seeing the glory of Christ and how Jesus came to proclaim the Kingdom of God, which is incompatible with their Jewish traditionalism.

Topics: Fasting, Joy, Relationship, Obedience, Traditions

8. Calling the Unrighteous

Sat, 02 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses the pharisees' self-righteous response toward Levi's celebratory dinner honoring Jesus and challenges today Christians today to have a posture of compassion toward those who are far from God.

7. Our Greatest Need Met

Sun, 27 May 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses how the miracles of Jesus validated His authority to forgive sins.

6. Be Clean

Sun, 20 May 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses Jesus' encounter with a leprous man and shows how Christ's compassion extends beyond physical healing to spiritual renewal.

Topics: Healing, Leprosy, Holiness, Law

5. When Jesus Goes Fishing

Sun, 06 May 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan examines Jesus’ public interaction with Simon Peter and his fellow fisherman and shows how Simon’s response to truth is a model for a Christian’s life.

4. The Purpose for Which I Came

Sun, 29 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses the Kingdom of God and why Jesus emphasized this theme throughout his teaching.

3. Jesus' Amazing Authority

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke examines the sovereign power of Christ and how even Satan and demonic fall under His righteous authority.

Topics: Satan, Demons, Authority, Sovereignty, Capernaum, Evil

2. Jesus Comes Home

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses why Jesus' hometown crowd in Nazareth rejected Him and how a neutral response to Christ is impossible.

1. Jesus Comes Home

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off the second installment of our sermon series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses the reputation of Jesus and how His priorities upend religious and world systems that are opposed to God.

4. Doubt, Mercy, & Evidence

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude concludes our mini-series on foundational questions surrounding the Bible's claims of Christ's resurrection. Dan examines the doubts of Thomas the Apostle, Jesus' compassion for skeptics, and the radical lives of the disciples.

3. The Eyewitnesses

Sun, 25 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our mini-series on foundational questions surrounding the Bible's claims of Christ's resurrection. Luke examines the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus and the world-changing implications of His victory over death.

2. The Empty Tomb

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our mini-series on foundational questions surrounding the Bible's claims of Christ's resurrection. Dan examines the account of Jesus' empty tomb and discusses the significance of women finding the tomb first.

1. The Setup

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude begins a mini-series on foundational questions surrounding the Bible's claims of Christ's resurrection. Dan examines the account of Jesus' burial and discusses the significant role Joseph of Arimathea plays in the event.

18. When in Doubt

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude wraps up our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan discusses the nature of doubt and how Asaph struggled with God as he saw the wicked prosper.

Topics: Doubt, Prosperity, Blessing, Prayer, Presence, Trust, Faith

17b. Crushed

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan discusses King David's godly pattern of confession and how in it we find a model for excuse-free repentance and reconciliation through Christ.

Topics: Sin, Guilt, Repentance, Adultery, Murder, Forgiveness, Grace, King David

17a. The Power of Attraction

Sun, 18 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan unpacks the story of King David's adultery with Bathsheba and discusses the timeless implications of David's murderous cover-up and God's response.

Topics: David, Bathsheba, Sex, Temptation, Deception, Humility, Adultery, Murder, Uriah, Nathan

16. The Judge Speaks

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Luke discusses how God isn't only concerned about the performance of religious rituals, but obedience out of sincere repentance and thanksgiving.

Topics: Judgment, Righteousness, Worship, Heart, Law, Obedience, Repentance, Sacrifice

15. Misplaced Trust

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Luke discusses the tempting idolatry of money and how we can use our finances to serve God's Kingdom instead of our own.

Topics: Wealth, Money, Trust, Generosity, Idolatry

14b. Our Remedy for Depression

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan analyzes various unhealthy ways that we cope with depression and how to walk through emotional turmoil in a Christ-centered manner.

14a. Our Hope in Depression

Sun, 21 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan examines the root causes of depression and highlights why Christ must be the foundation of an remedies we seek.

Topics: Depression, Emotions, Hope

13. Responding to the Discipline of God

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Luke talks about how King David wrestled with his own sin and examines how God disciplines us according to His love and holiness.

Topics: Suffering, Sin, David, Discipline, Speech

12. Experiencing the Joy of Forgiveness

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Bruce Crane continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Bruce discusses how King David found forgiveness in God and how we also can experience freedom from sin through repentance and faith in Christ.

Topics: Sin, Repentance, Forgiveness, Confession, David

11. Fearless Trust in the Lord

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Bruce Crane continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Bruce discusses the source of King David's confidence and how we can face our fears through faith in God.

10. Endless Care

Sun, 17 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude contines our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan examines how lasting peace and contentment are only found in our good shepherd, Jesus Christ.

9. Jesus Abandoned

Sat, 02 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan examines the messianic text of Psalm 22 and discusses why it's so important that Jesus fulfilled each part of this prophetic song.

8. The Revelation of God

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series of the Book of Psalms. Luke discusses how God reveals himself through his Word and through creation.

Topics: Creation, The Word of God, David, Revelation

7b. Unshakeable in Death

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan discusses Sheol, Hell, and the hope King David found in God's power over death.

Topics: Heaven, Hell, Joy, Death, David

7a. Unshakeable in Life

Sat, 11 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan discusses how King David approached hardship and why every aspect of who we are should flow out of our relationship with God.

6. Perfect Justice

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Luke discusses the roots of injustice in the world and why we can trust God to act on behalf of his people and the oppressed.

Topics: Injustice, Justice, Mercy, Strength, Racism, Sexism, Oppression

5. The Magnificence of God

Sun, 29 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan discusses how God displays his majesty in creation and how His glory gives us a foundation for human dignity.

Topics: Glory, Dignity, Creation, Wonder, Hope

4. David's Prayer Pattern

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan examines how King David prayed and why our knowledge of God's attributes should direct our prayers.

Topics: David, Prayer, Joy, Emotions

3b. When Trouble Comes

Sat, 14 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Luke examines how David turns to the Lord in trouble and what it means to lament in prayer.

Topics: David, Lament, Depression, Prayer

3a. The Situation

Sun, 08 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Luke examines the context of Psalm 3 by recounting the family drama of Absalom, Tamar, Amnon, and David.

Topics: Relational Conflict, Temptation, David, Absalom, Rape, Incest, Amnon, Tamar

2. The Face of Courage

Sun, 01 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan examines fear, courage, and how walking in God's promises lead to life.

1. The Demands of Happiness

Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off a new series on the Book of Psalms. Dan discusses how lasting happiness comes only through delighting in God's Word and being rooted in His wisdom and righteousness.

19. Equipped for the Battle

Sun, 17 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude concludes our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses Jesus' victory over sin and how we can share in this victory through faith in Christ and the fellowship of His Church.

18b. Cliff Diving

Sun, 10 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan examines satan's tactics in tempting Jesus and how Christ's responses were rooted in His deep knowledge of the scriptures.

18a. The Temptation of Jesus

Sat, 02 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses the devil's efforts to entice Jesus into worshiping him and what we can learn from Christ's response.

Topics: Temptation, Bible, Worship, Lies, Satan

17b. The Temptation of Jesus

Sun, 27 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses the testing of Jesus in the wilderness and why He relied on the scriptures when faced with temptation.

Topics: Testing, Temptation, Bible, Satan, Jesus, Wilderness, Submission

17a. The Temptation of Jesus

Sun, 20 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan examines why the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan and what Jesus accomplished for us during this time of testing.

16. The Genealogy of Jesus

Sun, 13 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Greg Altmaier continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Greg examines why the genealogy of Jesus is included in the scriptures and highlights the lineage of faith we inherit in Christ.

Topics: Genealogy, Faith, Jesus, Mary, Seed

15. The Baptism of Jesus

Sun, 06 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses the baptism of Jesus, the significance of the Holy Spirit's role in the event, and the implications for Christians today.

Topics: Baptism, Holy Spirit, Dove, Death, Resurrection, Obedience

14. A Greater One is Coming

Sat, 29 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses the baptism of the Holy Spirit, how it differs from John's baptism of repentance, and why Jesus' judgment of mankind is supreme and eternal.

13. John the Baptizer

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan examines the radical lifestyle of John the Baptist and the components of his forthright call to repentance.

12. A Voice in the Wilderness

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses the political and religious climate of the world leading up to the public ministry of John the Baptist and highlights Jesus' harsh rebukes of the Pharisees and money changers.

11. Passover Traditions

Sun, 09 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Tim Greeno continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Tim examines the story of Jesus as an adolescent getting separated from his parents during Passover.

Topics: Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Passover, Temple

10. Revelation About Jesus

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke examines the reaction of Jesus' parents to the revelation of Simeon and highlights the three word pictures Simeon uses in his commentary to Mary.

Topics: Mary, Joseph, Simeon, Revelation, Rejection, Persecution, Slander, Israel, New Covenant

9. The Eyes of Salvation

Sun, 25 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Jon Schreiner continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Jon talks about the role of circumcision in God's covenant with Israel and how His ultimate goal was the hearts of all people.

Topics: Covenant, Abraham, Circumcision, Israel, Simeon

8. The First Christmas Celebration

Sun, 11 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Steve Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Steve sheds some light on the people who first visited Jesus after his birth and discusses what happens when we glorify God in our lives.

Topics: Shepherd, Angel, Fear, Nativity, Magi, Glory

7. Pursuing the Kingdom

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan analyzes the difficult circumstances surrounding Mary's delivery of Jesus and highlights what it means to serve the Kingdom of God versus the Kingdom of Darkness.

6. The Birth of John the Baptist & His Father's Praise

Sat, 27 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke analyzes the Song of Zechariah and highlights the joy that we find in the mercy of God.

Topics: Benedictus, Zechariah, John the Baptist, Mercy, Praise, Redemption

5. Mary's Magnificat

Sun, 21 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses Mary's song of praise and how it serves as a model for how to respond to God's mercy.

Topics: Mary, Magnificat, Worship, Song, Praise, Mercy, Faith, Greatness

4. Babies Change the World

Sat, 13 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses Mary's interaction with the angel Gabriel and how she responded in faith to the life-changing news of her miraculous pregnancy.

3. Early Humility

Sat, 06 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series of the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses how events leading up to the birth of Christ highlight the humility of Jesus.

Topics: Jesus, Humility, Servant, Mary, Satan

2. The Birth of the Baptizer

Sat, 29 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses the faith of Zechariah and Elizabeth who miraculously became the parents of John the Baptist.

Topics: Elizabeth, Zechariah, John the Baptist, Gabriel, Faith, Infertility, Incense

1. The Introduction

Sun, 23 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude begins our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan examines the Apostle Luke's audience, sources, and purpose for writing an account of the life of Christ.

2. In Our Place

Sat, 15 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude discusses the events surrounding the resurrection of Jesus and why His empty tomb is central to the Gospel.

1. In Our Place

Sun, 09 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude examines Jesus' sovereignty over his own arrest and why he went to the cross willingly.

23. Then vs. Now

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee wraps up our series on the new life found in Christ. Luke discusses the Apostle Paul's attitude toward suffering and how a proper perspective on pain will help us endure hardship in our lives.

22. Pain vs. Comfort

Sat, 25 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Luke examines why Christians experience suffering and how God uses it to refine our hearts and reach the world.

21b. Me vs. God

Sun, 19 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Dan discusses the importance of love within the body of Christ and why unity is a powerful apologetic to the world.

21a. Me vs. God

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Dan examines how our union with God is the foundation for our unity with other Christians, which in turn impacts our ability to reach the world with the Gospel.

20b. Me vs. God

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Dan discusses how to navigate Gospel-centered conversations and why it's important to share your faith.

20a. Me vs. God

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Dan discusses what it means to be an ambassador for Christ and why God uses us to represent Him.

19. Me vs. God

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Luke discusses Jesus' command to make disciples of all nations and how it should apply to the mission of our lives today.

Topics: The Gospel, Evangelism, Discipleship, The Great Commission, Baptism, Nations

18. Me vs. God

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Dan discusses why having deep roots in Christ keeps us focused on pleasing God and investing in eternity.

Topics: Faith, Fruit, Judgment, Rewards, Decisions

17. Truth vs. Anxiety

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Dan examines the power of anxiety and how we will only find true peace when we to draw near to God.

Topics: Fear, Anxiety, Prayer, Peace, Trust, Truth

16. Growing in Faith

Sat, 28 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Luke examines how the Holy Spirit uses God's Word both to produce the new birth and refine Christians.

15. Examples of Faith

Sun, 22 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Dan examines why God values faith and how to center our motivations around God's Word.

Topics: Faith, Belief, Rewards, Noah, Ark, Motivation

14b. Learning to Abide

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Dan continues examining John 15 and discusses how abiding in Christ is linked to obedience.

14a. Learning to Abide

Sat, 07 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the new life in Christ. Dan looks at God the Father's role in pruning our lives and the local church.

13. Servant vs. Selfish

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Luke examines the Apostle Paul's instructions to the Philippians related to unity and humility.

12. We vs. Me

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Dan examines what it takes to persevere through trials and temptation while following Christ for a lifetime.

11. Love vs. Hate

Sun, 04 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Dan examines Jesus' commands to love your enemies and how to seek the highest good of those who oppose you on account of Christ.

Topics: Love, Hate, Enemy, Neighbor

10. A Thankful Heart

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Luke talks about growing in thankfulness and how examining God's character and disposition toward us brings needed perspective.

Topics: Thankfulness, Thanksgiving, Gratitude, Promises, Grace, Mercy

9. Forgiveness vs. Bitterness

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Dan examines a parable from Jesus on forgiveness and how bitterness leads to destruction in our lives.

8. Generosity vs. Greed

Sun, 06 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Dan gives four principles for Gospel-centered giving and examines how the Early Church used their financial resources.

7. We vs. Me

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Luke examines the purpose of community and how God has the designed the local church to foster spiritual maturity.

6. Love vs. Lust

Sun, 23 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Dan examines the far-reaching effects of pornography and God's desire for holiness in our sexuality.

5. Love vs. Lust

Sun, 16 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Dan examines God's design for sex and the havoc created in our lives by sexual immorality.

Topics: Sex, Marriage, Immorality, Sin, Sanctification, Purity

4. Freedom vs. Slavery

Sat, 08 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Author, speaker, and counselor Joe Dallas continues our series on the new life we have in Christ. Joe shares his own story of sexual abuse, confusion, and rebellion, and how every person can find clarity, restoration, and hope through Christ.

3. The Flesh vs. The Spirit

Sun, 02 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Luke discusses how the Holy Spirit provides the power we need to overcome the sinful desires of our flesh.

2. The Solution

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the new life found in Christ. Dan examines a discussion between Jesus and a prominent Pharisee named Nicodemus about what it means to be born again.

1. Why Is There So Much Pain?

Sun, 18 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude launches a new series on the new life we have in Christ. Dan examines the temptation and fall of Adam and Eve and how sin breaks our relationship with God, other people, nature, and ourselves.

Topics: Sin, Fall of Man, Adam, Eve, Original Sin, Temptation, Satan, Lie, Curse, Garden of Eden

39. The Ins & Outs of Coveting

Sat, 02 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee wraps up our series on the Book of Exodus. Luke examines the roots of covetousness and how our hearts need to find satisfaction in Jesus.

Topics: Coveting, Jealousy, Greed, Idolatry

38. Lying on Trial

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan talks about how lying hurts others and damages our communion with God.

Topics: Lying, Truth, Deception, Joseph, Potiphar, Slander

37. The Cure to Stealing

Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan discusses God's command against stealing and how it manifests itself in our everyday lives.

Topics: Stealing, Theft, Property, Honesty, Satan

36. Simple Idea, Huge Impact

Sun, 12 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan discusses adultery, its effect on families, and God's vision for sex.

Topics: Sex, Adultery, Marriage, Relationships

35. The Taking of a Human Life

Sun, 05 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Luke examines why murder is wrong and why God examines even the evil intentions of our hearts.

Topics: Murder, Violence, Killing, War, Hatred, Anger

34. Honor Your Parents

Sun, 29 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Luke examines God's command to the Israelites to honor their parents and how straying from this directive has had massive repercussions in our society and relationships today.

Topics: Honor, Parenting, Children, Obedience, Family, Blessing, Promises

33. The Sabbath

Sat, 21 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan examines God's command to Israel to set aside a day of rest and if the command still applies to Christians today.

Topics: Sabbath, Rest, Law, Israel, Covenant

31. Understanding the Law & Our Idols

Sun, 01 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Luke introduces the Ten Commandments and examines how idolatry is at the root of habitual sin in our lives.

Topics: Idolatry, Worship, Lies, Sin, Repentance, Law, Israel

30. To Meet With God

Sun, 24 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan examines how God's salvation flows into our desire to obey and receive blessings from Him.

Topics: Salvation, Blessing, Obedience

29. Humble & Great

Sun, 17 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan examines Moses' interaction with his Father-In-Law, Jethro, and our own need for humility and correction.

Topics: Humility, Jethro, Rebuke, Correction, Moses, Wisdom, Judgment

28. Learning to Fight

Sun, 10 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan examines Israel's battle with the Amalekites and the fight of faith we must also engage in each day.

Topics: Faith, Fighting, War, Amalek, Israel, Battle, Moses, Aaron, Hur, Joshua, Prayer, Community

27. How to Suffer Well

Sun, 03 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan discusses how Moses handled Israel's complaining and how we can learn to maintain perspective during difficulties.

Topics: Perseverance, Complaining, Grace, Leadership, Suffering, Trials

26. Trusting in God's Provision

Sun, 20 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Luke discusses how God provided for the nation of Israel despite their complaining, and how the Lord meets our needs today.

Topics: Provision, Food, Clothing, Shelter, Promises, Complaining, Attitude

25. How to Not Grow Spiritually

Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan discusses Israel's complaining attitude and how we can choose an attitude of thankfulness each day.

Topics: Complaining, Thankfulness, Gratitude, Israel, Moses

24. Understanding the Red Sea

Sat, 05 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan discusses how God delivered the Israelites by parting the Red Sea and how you can be set free through Christ today.

Topics: Red Sea, Israelites, Pharaoh, Egypt, Deliverance, Miracles, Freedom

23. Understanding the Red Sea

Sun, 28 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan examines the heart-condition of the Israelites as they approached the Red Sea and what spiritual slavery and freedom looks like today in our lives.

Topics: Slavery, Freedom, Red Sea, Israel, Flesh, Sin, Faith

22. The Route Out

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Luke examines how God led the nation of Israel through the wilderness and why we can trust Christ today when our life takes a confusing turn.

Topics: Promises, Covenant, Will, Sovereignty, Glory

21. Passing on the Faith

Sun, 14 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Luke discusses the significance of the Festival of Unleavened Bread and how we too are called to remember God and pass on our faith to the next generation.

Topics: Leaven, Bread, Festival, Passover, Food, Egypt, Parenting, Children

20. Avoiding Spiritual Amnesia

Sat, 06 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan talks about the Passover meal and the importance of remembering what God has done for us.

Topics: Passover, Remembrance, Communion, Eucharist

19. Preparation for Judgment

Sat, 30 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan discusses how the sacrifice of Passover lambs in Egypt foreshadowed the substitutionary death of Christ for the world.

Topics: Atonement, Lamb, Sacrifice, Death, Plague, Judgment, Egypt, Israel

18. The Final Plague

Sun, 24 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan discusses the killing of all firstborn males in Egypt and how this plague most clearly points to Christ.

Topics: Death, Egypt, Pharaoh, Plagues, Freedom

17. God's Hand & Pharaoh's Heart

Sat, 16 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan talks about the hardening of Pharaoh's heart and the role God played in directing Pharoah's decisions.

Topics: Sovereignty, Free Will, Pharaoh, Israel, Egypt, Sin, Heart

16. Why the Plagues?

Sun, 10 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000

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Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan continues our discussion of the plagues how it addressed Egypt's idolatry and displayed God's Power.

Topics: Plagues, Egypt, Pharaoh, Idolatry

15. Let My People Go

Sat, 02 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Bruce Crane continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Bruce discusses a series of plagues in Egypt and how they were intended to show that there is no other God like Yahweh.

Topics: Pharaoh, Egypt, Freedom, Plagues, Judgment, Israel, Moses, Aaron, Miracles, Magic

14. Moses Confronts Pharaoh

Sun, 27 Dec 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Steve Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Steve talks about how Moses and Aaron trusted God when they confronted Pharaoh and how we can position our hearts toward obedience when we face trials in our lives.

Topics: Faith, Heart, Obedience, Pharaoh, Moses, Aaron, Signs

13. The Promises of God

Sun, 20 Dec 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Greg Altmaier continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Greg discusses God's covenant with Israel and the New Covenant established by Christ.

Topics: Covenant, Promises, Israel, Redemption, Judgment

12. Responding to Unmet Expectations

Sun, 13 Dec 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Tim Greeno continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Tim looks at how God gave Moses a promise for future deliverance, which gave him hope to persevere even through oppression and unmet expectations.

Topics: Faith, Trials, Disappointment, Promises, Moses, Pharaoh, Israel

11. Final Preparations for the Trip

Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Luke discusses God's faithfulness in His covenants and how He uses pure vessels for His holy work.

Topics: Covenant, Circumcision, Moses, Abraham, Zipporah, Holiness, Obedience

10. When God is Viewed as Insufficient

Sun, 29 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Luke looks at how God asked Moses to do the impossible, and how you can discover God's sufficiency through obedience.

Topics: Obedience, Presence, Faith, Trust, Moses

9. The Beginning of a New Man

Sun, 22 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan talks about the mission God gave to Moses and the one He gives Christians today.

Topics: Promises, Immutability, Eternity, Covenant, God

8. The Beginning of a New Man

Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan discusses God's covenant with Israel and why His promises are so important.

Topics: Covenant, Promises, Moses, Israel, Abraham, Abram, Fire

7. Moses Has a Bad Day

Sun, 08 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan examines Moses's desire to rescue the Israelites from Egypt and what happens when we attempt to take control from God.

6. When God Sends a Baby

Sat, 31 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan examines how God used the actions of Moses's mother, his sister, and Pharaoh's daughter to deliver him from death.

5. Slavery Begins

Sat, 24 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on The Book of Exodus. Dan analyzes Pharaoh's decision to kill newborn Hebrew boys and how fear can manipulate your behavior.

Topics: Fear, Pharaoh, Slavery, Children, Government, Abortion, Courage

4. When Dreams Come True

Sat, 10 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan examines Joseph's reunion with his brothers and the price of reconciliation in our lives.

3. Joseph Set Free

Sun, 04 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Exodus. Dan discusses how God gave Joseph the ability to interpret Pharaoh's dream and why you can rely on God regardless of your circumstances.

Topics: Faith, Trials, Prosperity, Wisdom, Dreams, Pride, Pharaoh, Egypt, Joseph

2. The Testing of Joseph

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on The Book of Exodus. Luke discusses the character of Joseph and how he persevered through several tests upon his arrival in Egypt.

Topics: Temptation, Disappointment, Sex, Injustice, Presence, Sin

1. Joseph's Journey to Egypt

Sat, 19 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee launches a series on the Book of Exodus. Luke gives some context by examining Jacob's family and how his son Joseph ended up in Egypt.

11. Final Words

Sat, 21 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee wraps up our series on the Book of Malachi. Luke talks about God's desire for the nation of Israel to return to Him and the role repentance plays in our lives today.

Topics: Repentance, Israel, Covenant, Obedience, Joy, John the Baptist, Elijah

10. The Day of the Lord

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Malachi. Luke discusses why it is worth it to follow Christ today in light of the coming day of judgment.

9. Decision Time

Sat, 07 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Malachi. Dan discusses how a rich relationship with Christ comes through serving God on His terms and not our own.

8. God & Money

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Malachi. Dan discusses how our spending is spiritual and offers an opportunity to meet needs and depend on God.

7. When Life Gets Messy

Sat, 21 Feb 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Malachi. Dan discusses the justice of God and how to respond when we feel wronged by others.

6. Dating

Sat, 14 Feb 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Malachi. Dan talks about God's desire for us to live a life of undistracted devotion to Christ whether we are single, dating, or married.

Topics: Marriage, Dating, Love, Relationships, Sex, Singleness, Discipleship

5. Be Faithful

Sat, 07 Feb 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Malachi. Luke talks about God's design for the covenant of marriage and why divorce deeply grieves Him.

Topics: Marriage, Divorce, Covenant, Family

4. Warning to the Priests

Sat, 31 Jan 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Malachi. Luke talks about how leaders who are partial in their instruction of God’s Word will lead their followers into partial obedience of His Word.

Topics: Obedience, Teaching, Law, Partiality

3. Half-hearted Worship

Sat, 24 Jan 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Malachi. Dan talks about how focusing on the worthiness of Jesus gives us the perspective we need to live a life in obedience to Christ.

2. Half-hearted Worship

Sat, 17 Jan 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Malachi. Dan talks about how God's desire for pure worship from Israel can provide us an important lesson about bringing our very best to the Lord.

Topics: Worship, Sacrifice, Heart, Animals, Israel, Priests

1. Return

Sat, 10 Jan 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude launches a new series on the Book of Malachi. Dan talks about God's love for his people and how our rebellious hearts lead us away from His design for our lives.

Topics: Love, Israel, Malachi, Heart, Sin

19. Greatness in God's Kingdom

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Luke touches on Jesus' example of serving others at the expense of His own life.

18. Possessions & The Kingdom of God

Sat, 30 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Luke discusses Jesus' encounter with a rich young ruler and how our entrance into God's Kingdom depends on the righteousness of Christ rather than our own wealth, status, or religious dedication.

17. Jesus & Divorce

Sun, 24 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan discusses the history of divorce, Jesus' teaching on the topic, and the modern-day implications of God's plan for marriage.

Topics: Marriage, Divorce, Moses, Adultery, Fornication, Pharisees, Fall of man

16. Attitudes of a Disciple

Sat, 16 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan talks about how Christians should have God's attitude toward sin and not become a stumbling block to other believers.

Topics: Holiness, Sin, Immorality, Temptation, Sacrifice, Sex

15. Humility

Sat, 09 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan discusses how humble service leads to knowing God better and helps us avoid unproductive competition with other Christians.

14. Humility

Sat, 02 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan discusses how humility leads to obedience and serving others as we'd serve Christ.

13. The Importance of Faith

Sat, 26 Jul 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Luke talks about how faith in Christ unlocks our access to God's power and grace.

12. The Transfiguration

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Luke talks about the significance of the transfiguration and why God's Word should direct our steps.

Topics: Transfiguration, Moses, Elijah, Glory, Miracles

11. The Invitation

Sat, 12 Jul 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Luke talks about the costs of being a fully-devoted follower of Christ, and the life we find only in Him.

10. The Question

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan talks about how important it is to have an accurate view of Jesus, rather than letting popular opinion or our desires define our view of Him.

9. Yeast of the Pharisees

Sat, 28 Jun 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan speaks on the misplaced focus of the Pharisees and how God desires genuine worship from the heart.

8. The Motive for the Mission

Sat, 21 Jun 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan discusses how having compassion like Jesus will move you past the difficulty of loving people.

7. Training for the Mission

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan contrasts Israel's attitude toward Gentiles and Jesus' response to a Canaanite woman's faith.

Topics: Faith, Race, Demons, Messiah

6. An Inside Job

Sat, 07 Jun 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan talks about how real change happens in our lives and how to find an abundant life in God.

Topics: Sanctification, Change, Heart, Holy Spirit

5. Jesus & the Jewish Leaders

Sat, 31 May 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Luke talks about the legalism of first century Jewish pharisees and God's desire for obedience from a genuine heart.

4. Walking on Water

Sat, 24 May 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Luke talks about how the disciples' obedience to Jesus led them into a storm, and how God uses trials to shape us.

Topics: Humility, Trials, Faith, Courage, Obedience, Disciples, Jesus

3. The Miraculous Meal

Sat, 17 May 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan talks about the rhythm of the Christian life and how to avoid getting burned out in ministry.

2. Bizarre, Brutal, & Biblical

Sat, 03 May 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan talks about the death of John the Baptist and how we need to have proper expectations in our walk with Christ.

1. Amazed by Unbelief

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude launches the second installment of our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan talks about how unbelief grows and what we can to do to see our faith in Christ flourish.

17. A Christian's Relationship With the World

Sat, 03 Jan 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee wraps up our series on the Epistle of Colossians. Luke analyzes the Apostle Paul's mindset for interacting those outside of the Church.

16. Devotion to Prayer

Sat, 27 Dec 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Epistle of Colossians. Luke talks about how to grow in devotion to prayer and what gets in the way of consistency in this area of our lives.

15. When Jesus Enters the Workplace

Sat, 20 Dec 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Epistle of Colossians. Dan discusses the purpose of work and why God's vision for work is worthy of our labor.

Topics: Work, Labor, Jesus

14. The Gospel and The Home

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Epistle of Colossians. Dan talks about how God uses marriage for human flourishing and to reveal himself to mankind.

Topics: Marriage, Husbands, Wives, Roles, Family, Relationships

13. Putting on the New Self

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Epistle of Colossians. Luke talks about how our identity in Christ leads to having a different attitude toward God and others.

12. To Live is to Die

Sat, 29 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Epistle of Colossians. Dan touches on the right way and the wrong way to deal with sin in our lives.

11. The Hidden Life

Sat, 22 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Epistle of Colossians. Dan highlights the importance of pursuing Christ rather than temporary things the world has to offer.

10. When Rules Rule

Sat, 15 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Epistle of Colossians. Dan examines the importance of finding freedom in the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice rather than looking to others' rules or convictions to determine your standing before God.

9. Jesus is Sufficient

Sat, 08 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Epistle of Colossians. Luke discusses how to identify false teaching and why adding legalistic requirements to the Gospel saps the message of its power.

Topics: Heresy, False teaching, Circumcision, Legalism, Freedom

8. Maturity

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Epistle of Colossians. Dan highlights the need for faith, spiritual discipline, and thankfulness in order to mature as a Christian.

7. Laboring for Love

Sat, 25 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Epistle of Colossians. Luke talks about how unity with fellow believers leads to a deep and confident understanding of Jesus.

6. Maturity in Christ

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Epistle of Colossians. Luke discusses the Apostle Paul's strategy for seeing others mature in Christ.

5. The Image of God

Sat, 11 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Epistle of Colossians. Dan discusses the broken condition of humanity without Christ and the redemption we only find through Jesus.

Topics: Redemption, Sin, Depravity, Reconciliation, Peace, Obedience

4. The Image of God

Sat, 04 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Epistle of Colossians. Dan discusses why our view of Jesus is so important and how understanding Christ's authority makes our role clearer.

Topics: Jesus, Divinity, Creation, Sovereignty, Authority

3. The Benefits of Knowledge

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues a series on the Epistle of Colossians. Dan discusses how we can know the will of God and why it's worth it to grow in our knowledge of Christ.

Topics: Will of God, Knowledge, Prayer, Power, Sanctification

2. The Good News About The Good News

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues a new series on the Epistle of Colossians. Dan talks about how the Gospel leads to faith, hope, and love in our lives.

1. Small Church, Big Impact

Sat, 13 Sep 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude begins a new series on the Epistle of Colossians. Dan talks about the city of Colossae and why what we believe about God is so important.

19. Noah, Jesus, and The Flood

Sat, 18 Jan 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude wraps up our series on the Book of Revelation. Dan talks about how living sacrificially for Christ only makes sense in light of God's coming wrath.

Topics: Wrath, Noah, Flood, Judgment

18. The Moment We Have All Been Waiting For

Sat, 11 Jan 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Dan highlights how Jesus' exclusive position as king and judge allows us to fully rely on His grace, serve Him joyfully, and extend forgiveness to others.

Topics: Grace, Anxiety, Forgiveness, Judgment

17. Why is Jesus Worthy?

Sat, 04 Jan 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Dan talks about how mankind is separated from God by sin and the unique role King Jesus plays in the story of redemption.

16. Before the Throne

Sat, 28 Dec 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Luke talks about how worship involves daily acknowledging God for who he is and what he has done—leading to a life of joyful surrender and service to Christ.

Topics: Worship, Creation, Humility

15. Before the Throne

Sat, 14 Dec 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Luke examines a description of God's throne room and highlights that we are created to praise, worship, honor, and adore Jesus.

Topics: Worship, Sovereignty, Judgment, Glory

14. Two Rich Men

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Dan talks about how born-again followers of Christ are doers of the Word—leading to a transformed life of generosity.

13. Lukewarm in Laodicea

Sat, 30 Nov 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Dan highlights the importance of centering our lives around Jesus, rather than slipping into lukewarm apathy.

12. The Church of Little Strength

Sat, 23 Nov 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Dan talks about how God uses trials in our lives to expose our faith and grow our faith in Him.

11. The Path to Apathy

Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Dan talks about how improper motivation can lead to apathy in our relationship with God.

10. When False Teachers Teach

Sat, 09 Nov 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Dan talks about the false teaching of Baalam and Jezebel in Thyatira, and humanity's soft spot for sexual immorality.

Topics: Thyatira, Balaam, Jezebel, Sex, False teaching

9. When False Teachers Teach

Sat, 02 Nov 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Dan talks about how to protect yourself from false teaching and Satan's plan for the Church.

8. False Teaching in Pergamum

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Luke talks about how false teaching makes its way into churches and how we can guard ourselves from it.

7. Under Trial in Smyrna

Sat, 19 Oct 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Luke gives some principles for remaining faithful during trials.

6. Under Trial in Smyrna

Sat, 12 Oct 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Luke gives some history of the church at Smyrna and talks about persevering in the midst of persecution.

5. Lifeless Love

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Dan talks about how to prioritize your love for Jesus and ways to keep from growing cold in our daily walk with God.

4. The Exalted Christ

Sat, 28 Sep 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Dan examines what Jesus is like presently and how He is both powerful and merciful.

Topics: Jesus, Divinity, Church, Power, Mercy

3. How to Follow Jesus When You Feel Like Your Life is Over

Sat, 21 Sep 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Dan talks about how obedience to God can actually induce suffering and why following Jesus is still worth it despite trials.

2. Every Eye Will See

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Revelation. Dan talks about how Christ has freed believers from the slavery of sin and how he'll return to earth in glory one day.

Topics: Freedom, Slavery, Sin, Identity, Second Coming

1. Revealing the Greatness of Jesus

Sat, 07 Sep 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude launches a new series on the Book of Revelation. Dan talks about the authorship, audience, and purpose of the book.

13. What's Next?

Sat, 19 Apr 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude wraps up our series on discipleship, community, and the early church. Dan talks about the resurrection of Jesus and why his sacrifice was sufficient to pay for our sins.

Key scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Related passages: Romans 4
Topics: Easter, The Gospel, Resurrection, Jesus, Cross

12. Above & Beyond

Sat, 12 Apr 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude wraps up our series on discipleship, community, and the early church. Dan talks about the mission and vision of Walnut Creek Church.

• Key scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
• Related passages: 2 Corinthians 5, Colossians 1
• Topics: Giving, The Gospel, Mission, Vision, Church, Building

11. Giving Generously

Sat, 05 Apr 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on discipleship, community, and the early church. Luke talks about God's generous nature and the proper response to his grace in our lives.

• Key scripture: Malachi 3:7-12
• Related passages: Acts 2, 2 Corinthians 8, Philippians 2, Romans 5, 1 Timothy 6, Philippians 4, Matthew 6
• Topics: Giving, Generosity, Money, Finances, Grace, Tithing, Trust, Law

10. Gathering Together

Sat, 29 Mar 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on discipleship, community, and the early church. Luke touches on the biblical example of meeting together in homes, and how our maturity, obedience, and fruitfulness is tied to our relationships with other believers.

• Key scripture: Hebrews 3:7-13
• Related passages: Ephesians 4, John 13, 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, Romans 15
• Topics: Fellowship, Community, Obedience, Maturity

9. Gathering Together

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on discipleship, community, and the early church. Luke talks on the history of church gatherings and outlines the benefits of meeting together.

• Key scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25
• Related passages: Acts 2, 1 Corinthians 11, Ephesians 4, Acts 20, 2 Timothy 4, 1 Corinthians 16
• Topics: Church, Fellowship, Teaching, Worship, Encouragement

8. The Praying Church

Sat, 15 Mar 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on discipleship, community, and the early church. Dan talks about how prayer is the divine resource which connects us to God's power and a vital part of seeing His kingdom move forward.

• Key scripture: Matthew 7:7-12
• Related passages: Mark 14, Acts 4, Hebrews 4, Hebrews 5
• Topics: Prayer, Jesus, Disciples

7. The Lord's Supper

Sat, 08 Mar 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on discipleship, community, and the early church. Dan talks about how the significance of communion and biblical guidelines for participation.

• Key scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
• Related passages: Acts 2, Luke 22, Galatians 2, 2 Peter 1, Romans 8
• Topics: Communion, Unity, Passover

6. Secret Weapon

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on discipleship, community, and the early church. Dan talks about how fellowship reflects the nature of God and is essential to reaching the world with the Gospel.

• Key scripture: John 17:15-23
• Related passages: Psalm 103, Psalm 139, Acts 2, 1 Corinthians 1, Mark 8
• Topics: Fellowship, Love, Community, Trinity

5. Devotion to the Word

Sat, 22 Feb 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on discipleship, community, and the early church. Dan talks about the importance of reading the Bible and gives an example of how to study through a passage.

• Key scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
• Related passages: Acts 2, Psalm 19, 1 John 1, Psalm 119, Isaiah 66
• Topics: Bible, Sanctification

4. Joyful Humility

Sat, 15 Feb 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on discipleship, community, and the early church. Luke discusses how true joy is found in our relationship with Jesus and living in accordance with his commands.

• Key scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9
• Related passages: Acts 2, Luke 24, John 15, Philippians 1, Philippians 3
• Topics: Joy, Salvation, Obedience, Humility

3. Baptism

Sat, 08 Feb 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on discipleship, community, and the early church. Luke discusses who should get baptized, the symbolic meaning of baptism, and why Christians should follow Christ's example in this area.

• Key scripture: Romans 6:1-11
• Related passages: Matthew 3, Matthew 28, Acts 2, Acts 8, Acts 10
• Topics: Baptism, Obedience

2. Accept the Message

Sat, 01 Feb 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude introduces a new series on discipleship, community, and the early church. Dan defines discipleship and highlights the importance of understanding the message of Gospel as the Apostles understood it.

• Key scripture: Acts 2:1-40
• Related passages: John 14, Hebrews 5, Luke 24, Acts 17
• Topics: Early church, Repentance, Gospel, Discipleship, Pentecost

1. How to Change the World

Sat, 25 Jan 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude introduces a new series on discipleship, community, and the early church. Dan outlines the importance of living by the power of the Holy Spirit.

• Key scripture: Acts 1:1-8
• Related passages: Luke 1, Matthew 28, 1 Corinthians 6, Romans 8
• Topics: Holy Spirit, Early church

14. Jesus & Demons

Sat, 31 Aug 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Luke talks about Jesus' interaction with demons and how evil influences the world we live in.

• Key scripture: Mark 5:1-20
• Related passages: Ephesians 6, John 8, Ephesians 2, Mark 1
• Topics: Satan, Demons, Jesus, Evil

13. Responding to the Crisis of Life

Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Luke talks about persevering through trials by trusting in God's goodness, power, and authority.

• Key scripture: Mark 4:35-41
• Related passages: Romans 8, Ephesians 3, Hebrews 13, 2 Corinthians 1, Psalm 23
• Topics: Trials, Perseverance, Fear, Comfort

12. The Sower, The Seed, & The Soil

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan contrasts people who respond to the Gospel harshly and those who receive the seed with gladness and a genuine faith.

• Key scripture: Mark 4:18-20
• Related content: 1 John 2, Matthew 13, Psalm 27
• Topics: Salvation, Faith, The Gospel, Evangelism

11. The Sower, The Seed, & The Soil

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan discusses the importance of being faithful to sow the Gospel and not focusing on immediate results.

• Key scripture: Mark 4:10-20
• Related passages: Mark 3, Romans 10, Psalm 126
• Topics: Sin, Salvation

10. The Sower, The Seed, & The Soil

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan talks on the power of The Gospel and addresses why Jesus spoke in parables.

• Key scripture: Mark 4:10-20
• Related passages: Mark 1, Mark 8
• Topics: Jesus, Parables, The Gospel

9. Follow Me

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Luke teaches on how followers of Christ must deny themselves and follow Jesus with their whole lives.

• Key scripture: Mark 2:13-14
• Related passages: Mark 8, Luke 5, Matthew 9, Romans 12
• Topics: Authority, Jesus

8. A Story of Forgiveness

Sat, 20 Jul 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan unpacks the story of a paralytic who was healed and forgiven by Jesus.

• Key scripture: Mark 2:1-12
• Related passages: Isaiah 1, Psalm 103
• Topics: Forgiveness, Healing, Jesus, Divinity

7. Example of Prayer

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Luke shares some observations about Jesus' prayer life and outlines the value of prayer in our lives.

• Key scripture: Mark 1:35-38
• Related passages: Mark 6, Philippians 4
• Topics: Prayer, Jesus

6. Amazed by His Authority

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Luke discusses how Jesus taught with authority regarding the Scriptures, evil, and his role in the Kingdom of God.

• Key scripture: Mark 1:21-28
• Related passages: Luke 4, Isaiah 61, Mark 6, Matthew 5, Matthew 7
• Topics: Authority, Jesus, Teaching

5. Doing Ministry Like Jesus

Sat, 29 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan highlights how Jesus wants us to join him in his mission.

• Key scripture: Mark 1:16-20
• Related passages: John 13, 1 Thessalonians 3, 1 Corinthians 13
• Topics: Mission, Jesus, Discipleship, Evangelism

4. Doing Ministry Like Jesus

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan talks about how in order to be a citizen of God's kingdom, we must be born again.

• Key scriptures: Mark 1:14-20
• Related passages: Luke 4, John 18, Revelation 21, John 3
• Topics: The Gospel, Regeneration, Repentance, Kingdom

3. Doing Ministry Like Jesus

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan talks about how we must walk in God's Spirit—relying on His power to live righteous and fruitful lives.

• Key scripture: Mark 1:9-13
• Related passages: Isaiah 44, 1 Samuel 16, Psalm 51, Acts 1, Ephesians 1, 2 Corinthians 3
• Topics: Ministry, Holy Spirit

2. The Coming King

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan talks about John the Baptist and what true repentance looks likes like in our lives.

• Key scripture: Mark 1:1-8
• Related passages: Isaiah 40, Luke 3
• Topics: Repentance, John the Baptist

1. Intro to Mark

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off a new series on the Gospel of Mark. Dan talks about who Mark was and gives some historical perspective.

• Key scripture: Mark 1:1
• Related passages: Acts 12, Acts 15
• Topics: Mark, Failure, History, Early church

6. Principles for Making Disciples

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1 Peter. Dan wraps up chapter one by discussing how discipleship needs to be rooted in preaching the Gospel and loving God's Word.

• Key scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25
• Related passages: Mark 4, 1 Corinthians 3, Philippians 1, 1 Peter 2
• Topics: Bible, Discipleship, Church

5. Principles for Holy Living

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1 Peter. Dan teaches that in order to live a holy life, we must remember that we will all stand before God and be judged when we die.

• Key scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21
• Related passages: Ephesians 4, Colossians 3, Matthew 6
• Topics: Holiness, Obedience, Judgment

4. A Call to Holiness

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1 Peter. Dan talks about how God want us to live a holy life and use our lives to accomplish His purposes on earth.

• Key scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-17
• Related passages: Jeremiah 9, 2 Timothy 2, Joshua 24
• Topics: Holiness, Thoughts

3. Our Great Salvation

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues with chapter one with our series on 1 Peter. Dan talks about how God's salvation of His people was the emphasis of the Old Testament prophets, the Holy Spirit, and the Apostles.

• Key scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12
• Related passages: Isaiah 53, Daniel 7
• Topics: Old Testament, Prophets, Glory, Holy Spirit

2. Reasons to Rejoice

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan continues a series on 1 Peter. Dan talks about how we can rejoice because of God's great mercy, our new birth in Christ, our living hope in Him, and our eternal inheritance as Christians.

• Key scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9
• Related passages: John 3, Acts 13, Deuteronomy 10, Lamentations 3
• Topics: Mercy, Salvation, Hope, Inheritance

1. Intro to 1 Peter

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude begins our new series on 1 Peter. Dan gives some background information on why 1 Peter was written and how we can apply it to our lives today.

• Key scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9
• Related passages: Psalm 1, 2 Corinthians 5
• Topics: Peter, Nero, Hope, Perseverance

10. A Call to Persevere

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1 John. Dan talks about the importance of having a faith that endures.

Key scripture: 1 John 2:28-3:3
Related passages: 2 Corinthians 5, Ephesians 2, 1 John 1, Hebrews 11, 2 Corinthians 4
Topics: Perseverance, Faith, Identity, Assurance

11. Test What you Hear

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Luke Hukee concludes our series on 1 John. Luke discusses the importance of testing what we hear with God's Word.

Key scripture: 1 John 4:1-4
Related passages: 1 John 2, Acts 20, 2 John 1, Romans 15
Topics: False Teachers, Truth, Deceit