Teaching Archive

A Family Christmas

December 21st, 2014

In Philippians 2:1-11 the apostle Paul calls the church in Philippi to greater unity as God’s family.

Ezekiel’s Call to be a Watchman

October 19th, 2014

[Ezekiel 3:16-21] If you see something, say something.
Guest Speaker: Ben Reese

Pass It On – Psalm 48

August 31st, 2014

[Psalm 48] How can we pass on the greatness of God to the next generation?

Longing for God

July 6th, 2014

[Psalm 63] Why should our lives be marked by a relentless longing after God?

Give Love

June 29th, 2014

To love is to give
Guest Speaker: Andrew Peterson

Why Conflict

June 8th, 2014

[James 4:1-10] Why Conflict

Come On! Get Happy!

May 25th, 2014

Guest Speaker: Michael Johnson – Psalm 1

Priorities For Mission

April 27th, 2014

In John 21 Jesus reinforces to Peter the priorities essential for a lifetime of gospel mission.

Resurrection Hope: Easter 2014

April 20th, 2014

[Romans 5-8] How does belief in the risen Jesus bring hope in a broken world?

Thankfulness in the Life of a Disciple

March 16th, 2014

Why Do We Plant Churches?

January 12th, 2014

[Matthew 16:18; 28:16-20; Acts 13-14; 19] Why do we plant churches at Antioch?

Self-feeding Through the Word of God

January 5th, 2014

[2 Timothy 3:14-17] Self-feeding Through the Word of God

The Way of Wisdom

December 29th, 2013

[Proverbs 16:1-9] To have godly wisdom in decision-making you must: 1) Know God, 2) Know yourself, 3) Know others, 4) Be flexible.

Who Am I in Jesus Christ?

November 24th, 2013

[Ephesians 1:3-14] Who am I in Jesus Christ?

Walking in the Spirit

August 4th, 2013

[Galatians 5:16-26] Walking in the Spirit

How Capable is Jesus?

July 7th, 2013

[John 5:1-18] How Capable is Jesus?

Experiencing Saving Grace

June 30th, 2013

[John 4:46-54] Saving faith has happened when a person believes and acts in accord with God’s Word.

The Purpose & The Privilege

June 2nd, 2013

Big Idea: The purpose of the church is to make disciples; the privilege is being involved.

Does Your Anchor Hold?

May 26th, 2013

[Hebrews 6:13-20] Big Question: life has storms; does your anchor hold?

Truly Alive

March 31st, 2013

[Colossians 2:6-15] Because we are united with Jesus in his death and resurrection, we who believe in him can live as people who are truly alive.

A New Way to be Human

March 17th, 2013

[Colossians 3:1-17] A New Way to be Human

Creating a Disciple-Making Culture

February 3rd, 2013

[Ephesians 4:1-16] Dan Moose, Guest Speaker, Church Planting Director

Walking Through the Door

November 18th, 2012

Conversion growth happens in the church when we talk about Jesus. God opens the door for us to speak when we pray and live intentionally.

The Pursuit of Happiness

July 22nd, 2012

Why are there so many unhappy people?

Truly Following Jesus

June 24th, 2012

[Luke 5:27-39] Truly Following Jesus

Heart Check

June 17th, 2012

[Philippians 3:4-11] Heart check

Carrying and Being Carried

May 27th, 2012

[Galatians 6:1-5] Living the Gospel with purpose in community includes carrying others burdens and allowing others to carry ours.

Doubt and the Risen Jesus

April 8th, 2012

John 20:24-29 recounts the disciple Thomas’ journey from a skeptical doubt to a worshipful faith in the risen Jesus.

The Suitcase Dance of Joy

January 1st, 2012

[Mark 15:33] The Suitcase Dance of Joy

A Supreme Portrait of Jesus

December 25th, 2011

[Hebrews 1:1-4] In order for Jesus to reign supremely in our lives each day, we need a supreme portrait of God’s Son.

Doing the Father’s Will

September 4th, 2011

God Our Fortress

August 28th, 2011

[Psalm 46] God is our fortress through all of life’s many troubles

Apart From Me You Can Do Nothing

July 3rd, 2011

Who is Jesus?

June 26th, 2011

Nate Krampe, Elder, preaches on “Who is Jesus?”

Worship the Living Christ

April 24th, 2011

Pastor Andy O’Rourke preaches on the resurrection of Jesus as an opportunity for us to worship the living Christ.

Looking Out Our Windows

March 6th, 2011

Scott Barber preaches on Matthew 25:31-45.

Everything Christ Purchased for Us in the Gospel or, Welcome to the Family of God!

January 2nd, 2011

Jordan Mogck preaches on John 17:20-23.

I’m Dreaming of a Right Christmas

December 19th, 2010

Christmas is a celebration of the coming of the Son of God into this broken world in order to rescue broken and sinful people like you and me. Pastor Andy O’Rourke preaches on Genesis 38.

How to Become a Generous Giver

September 26th, 2010

Pastor Andy O’Rourke preaches on the characteristics of “generous giving” in the New Testament.

Jesus’ Holistic Mission

September 12th, 2010

Pastor Andy O’Rourke preaches on Luke 4:16-30.

Glorious Love

September 5th, 2010

Scott Barber preaches on John 13:31-35.

What is the Point?

June 28th, 2010

Craig Ray preaches from Ecclesiastes 12:13-14.

According to Him

May 30th, 2010

Mike Lindsey preaches from Ephesians 1:3-8.

Matthew 13:1-53

April 25th, 2010

Guest speaker Dan Bell preaches on Matthew 13:1-53.

Resurrection: Hope Guaranteed

April 4th, 2010

Pastor Andy O’Rourke preaches on 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, where the Apostle Paul explains that if we deny our future resurrection as believers, then we also deny Jesus was raised from the dead.

The Cross: Gateway to Hope

March 28th, 2010

In Luke 23:39-43 we see a retelling of events associated with the crucifixion of Jesus.

Kingdom Come

March 21st, 2010

In Matthew 4:12-25 we see the beginnings of Jesus’ messianic ministry and mission.

How to Fight Sin like Jesus

March 14th, 2010

Pastor Andy O’Rourke preaches on Matthew 4:1-11.

The Lord’s Prayer

February 7th, 2010

Craig Ray preaches on Matthew 6:5-15: what makes a prayer warrior?

How Low Will We Go? The Culture of a Christ Following Community

January 3rd, 2010

Scott Barber preaches on Matthew 20:20-28.