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2 Thessalonians 1:1-5 - What Kind Of Church Did Paul Boast About?

September 08, 2024 - 04:33 PM Sermon Series2 Thessalonians


Where are the biggest church buildings in the world located? They are not in America but in Nigeria. The Hand of God Cathedral is under construction. It will hold 120,000 people. The second-largest church building in the world is also under construction in Nigeria. It is known as the Ark and will hold 109,000. The third-largest church building in the world is completed. It is known as the Glory Dome and holds 100,000. You guessed it. It is also in Nigeria. Joel Ostein’s massive Lakewood church is the thirteenth largest church building in the world holding a mere 16,000. Are these the kind of churches that impressed the apostle Paul? Not according to 2 Thessalonians. Join us as we see the kind of church Paul boasted about and how we can become one.

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Proverbs - Wisdom For Working With People

August 25, 2024 - 05:27 PM Sermon SeriesProverbs


We live in a conflict-saturated world. Nations are at war. Crime decimates our cities. The evening news features the ugly battle for the next election. While many lean into conflict, others seem to avoid most of it. How do they do that? When ancient Hebrews prepared their sons for leadership positions, they had them study the book of Proverbs to teach them how to work with people skillfully. In this study, we will learn what Proverbs teaches us about how to avoid conflict and successfully work with those different from us.

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Proverbs - Teach Your Children Wisdom

July 07, 2024 - 08:31 PM Sermon SeriesProverbs


In our world, parents have an urgent job to prepare their children for life. After sharing the gospel, what should parents teach their children? In this message, we look through some of the lessons Solomon thought were essential to teach his son in the book of Proverbs so we can teach them to our children, too.

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1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 - The Power Of A Quiet Life

April 21, 2024 - 10:39 PM Sermon Series1 Thessalonians


Harold Camping of Family Radio predicted that Christ’s return and the world’s end would occur in May 2011. In no surprise, he was wrong. In his enthusiasm for Christ’s return, he provoked people into selling their property, giving him millions of dollars, and making other foolish decisions. In spite of putting up over 5,000 billboards, his preoccupation with Christ’s return did more harm for the cause of Christ than good. How should we prepare for Christ’s return? If Jesus was to return in the next 5 years, what should we do today? In this study, we find the answer.

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2 Samuel 22 - Speaking Of God's Goodness

January 21, 2024 - 08:04 PM Sermon Series2 Samuel


Have you listened to a worship song and found your heart resonating with the song’s words about the goodness of God? Many of us know that experience. As the author of 2 Samuel prepared to draw his book to a close, he shared one of David’s final songs. It is a song where David looks back on his life and worships God for all the goodness shown to him. In the song, he answers the question, “What can we do to put ourselves in a position where we experience the abundant goodness of God?”

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WARMTH - Do I Love The Church?

January 29, 2023 - 08:41 PM Sermon SeriesSpiritual Health


Recently the heat went out on our Spencer campus. People came to church in winter clothes, boots, and mittens. The good news is that they came. What brought people to church was the relational warmth of the people, not the temperature warmth of the building. Would you rather attend a church with a warm building but cold people or a church with a cold building but warm people? Join us as we look at the relational warmth of the church and how it reveals the true state of our spiritual health.

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1 Samuel 24 - Love Your Enemies

October 16, 2022 - 08:10 PM Sermon Series1 Samuel


In the movie The Straight Story, 73-year-old Alvin Straight from Laurens, Iowa, travels to Mt. Zion, Iowa, to mend a broken relationship with his 75-year-old brother Lyle from whom he was bitterly estranged. Alvin’s legs and eyes are too compromised for him to obtain a driver’s license, so he hitches a trailer to his used John Deere 110 tractor and sets off on the 240-mile six-week journey to restore the broken relationship with his brother while they are still alive. It is an amazing story of forgiveness and loving an enemy. 1 Samuel 24 is another story of the power of forgiveness as David finally has the chance to kill Saul. Instead of killing Saul, he chooses to love and forgive him. Join me as we learn the power of forgiving our enemies.

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Luke 2:1-7 - What Does The Birth Of Jesus Teach Us About God's Love?

December 24, 2021 - 12:21 PM Sermon SeriesStand Alone Sermons
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The Christmas story is one of the most familiar parts of the Bible. What does it teach us beyond the details of Jesus’ humble birth? Join us as we see how Luke intentionally told about Jesus’ birth so that we would see the greatness of Jesus and the humility of Jesus so that we would be drawn to worship Jesus.

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Jude 1-2 - Meet Jude, Servant Of Jesus

August 22, 2021 - 03:41 PM Sermon SeriesJude


COVID-19 has killed over 4 million people around the globe. Early in the pandemic, we heard there was evidence the virus originating in a lab in China. Then, almost immediately, we were told the lab-leak theory couldn’t possibly be true. The virus originated in an animal market. This month, after an extensive investigation, the government now believes the China lab-leak theory is true after all. Plus, many of those who claimed the lab-leak theory wasn’t true intentionally deceived the public. With so many deceivers, truth is hard to find. This isn’t only true in the news, it is also true in the church where deceivers distort the gospel message and undermine confidence in the Bible. Join us as we begin the book of Jude. It is a book on how to fight for the truth in a world filled with deception.

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Mark 14:1-11 - Jesus And Radical Love

September 13, 2020 - 11:24 AM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark
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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are known for their over-the-top expressions of love. When Kanye gave Kim roses, he wasn't content with a dozen but instead gave her a thousand. When Kim gave Kanye a gift to express her love, it wasn't just a car. It was a Lamborghini Aventador. Later she gave him a 600 acres island he could call his own. Probably the most unique gift Kanye gave Kim was ten Burger King restaurants on their wedding day! While we laugh at these outlandish expressions of love, there is a place and time for breaking the bank and going all-out for the one we love. Untethered acts of love are not just for the rich and famous, they are also for Christians. Join us as we learn why extravagant acts of love are to be to be part of the Christian life.

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Mark 12:38-44 - What Does Genuine Love For God Look Like?

March 15, 2020 - 07:58 PM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark



Some church traditions have their church leaders wear a collar or preach in an ornate robe. Other church traditions request parishioners address church leaders using a term of respect such as "Father," "Priest," or "Pastor." Special clothing and titles are intended to visually identify the spiritually mature among us, When we look at the Gospel of Mark, we see a different measure of spiritual maturity. It is faith and generosity. Join us as we discover what genuine love for God looks like.

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Mark 12:28-34 - What Is The Greatest Commandment?

March 01, 2020 - 11:34 AM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark



The web site "Record Setter" has a unique way of setting world records. They allow contestants to video tape themselves attempting to set world records. If they beat the world record in a category, they moved to the top of the category as a new record holder. In preparation for this message, I checked the "I love you" category on the "Record Setter" web site. Currently the world record for saying, "I love you" the most times in 30 seconds is held by a youth pastor! He told his wife "I love you" 69 times in only 30 seconds. While someone can set a record saying those words, it is much harder to be a recorder setter when it comes to living out those words and showing love. In this message, we explore the greatest commandments. Both of them call us to not just say the word "love" but to try and be a record setter in how we show it.

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Mark 6:45-56 - Jesus Walks On Water

April 14, 2019 - 09:43 AM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark




Many who live on the coast enjoy surfing the waves. Many of us forget Jesus was also a surfer, but he didn't need a board! As we continue our study in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus reveals more of his glory and love for the apostles as he comes to their rescue walking on top of the waves in a storm.

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Ephesians 3:14-21 - Getting More Joy From The Gift Of The Son

December 16, 2018 - 12:09 PM Sermon SeriesThe Gift Of The Son




When it comes to our relationship with Jesus, it is easy to think most of those blessings will be ours in eternity, not today. As we continue our study in Ephesians we learn how we can have more joy from the gift of Jesus today, not just in the future.

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Command 1 - No Other Gods Before Me

May 27, 2018 - 05:27 PM Sermon SeriesTen Commandments



In 1993, the Church of Scotland debated over a proposal to adopt the stance that salvation was found in Jesus Christ alone. The resolution failed 400 to 300. This is because there is so much cultural pressure to believe in more than one God and more than one way to God. The first commandment tells us this is not true. Our God is a jealous God who wants us to pour out our affections only to Him and His Son. Join us as we learn why God doesn't tolerate rivals.

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Malachi 1:1-5 - When Times Are Tough, What Should I Do When I Don't Feel God's Love?

January 28, 2018 - 02:45 PM Sermon SeriesMalachi



Where is God? That question came from the mouth of a Christian living in a refugee camp in Erbil, Iraq. He and his family ran for their lives as ISIS overran their homeland. Overcrowding in his refugee camp turned it into a viper's pit of criminal activity. His wife and children are not safe. Where is God when Christians languish in dark and hopeless conditions? These are the same questions God's people asked in Malachi's day. Join us as we begin answering the question of what we should do in hard times when we don't feel God's love.


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Colossians 3:12-17 - How Does Jesus Change The Way I Treat People?

November 26, 2017 - 03:15 PM Sermon SeriesColossians



How do Christians handle conflict differently than other people? In this message, we learn how Jesus changes the way we handle conflict.


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The Love of Christ Compels Us To No Longer Live For Ourselves

October 01, 2017 - 02:30 PM Sermon SeriesGenerous Living



As Christians, how does Jesus change the way we live? As we launch into fall ministry, we look at three ways Christ's love compels us to live for him instead of ourselves this year.


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1 Timothy 6:11-16 - What Is A Good Pastor?

June 25, 2017 - 02:40 PM Sermon Series1 Timothy



What is a good pastor? Is it his use of humor? Is it the way he programs Sunday services? As Paul closes his letter to Timothy and the church in Ephesus, he charges Timothy to pastor the church of Ephesus well. He details what it will take to him to be a good pastor. What we learn is not just what it takes to be a good pastor but what it takes for anyone in the church leading a ministry to do it well for God's honor and glory.


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1 Timothy 1:1-11 - Don't Take Your Eyes Off Jesus

February 05, 2017 - 04:56 PM Sermon Series1 Timothy



What is the latest popular Christian book you read? Was it The Four Blood Moons? Was it Heaven is For Real by Todd Burpo? While these types of books are engaging, they lead us toward speculation instead of Jesus. In the opening verses of Paul's letter to Timothy, he warns Timothy—and us—about the danger of becoming captivated by theological fantasies and being distracted from Jesus.


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1 Peter 4:7-11 - How Do I Prepare For The End Of The World?

February 08, 2015 - 10:38 AM Sermon Series1 Peter



Billboards proclaimed May 21, 2011 as Judgment Day. Harold Camping wanted the world to prepare for the return of Christ. May 21, 2011 came and went. Nothing happened. While Harold Camping falsely predicted the date of Christ's return, the Bible tells us Christ will return. We should prepare for it, but not with billboards. How should we live our life to prepare for that final day? Peter gives us practical answers.

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Luke 2:1-14 - The Birth Of Jesus - What Do I Need To Know About God's Love

December 24, 2014 - 06:23 PM Sermon SeriesChristmas from Luke




What really happened at the birth of Christ? Join us as we follow Mary, Joseph, Jesus and the Shepherds to find God's love in the most unexpected places to the most unexpected people.

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1 Peter 3:1-6 - Ancient Beauty For The Modern Woman

November 23, 2014 - 01:15 PM Sermon Series1 Peter


Women’s cosmetics and clothing is a multi-billion dollar business. Every woman wants to look sharp and be noticed. Unfortunately, many women ignore essential parts of their beauty. What are they? Join us to discover the Bible’s beauty secrets.

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1 Peter 1:22-2:3 - The Word Of God Creates Love Between The People Of God

September 21, 2014 - 05:38 PM Sermon Series1 Peter


As Christians, we don’t fit in our culture. Peter calls us exiles living in a foreign land. Where do we fit? Where do we find belonging, family and love? We find it in the church. Join us in exploring the transforming power of the Word of God to see how it creates intense love between the people of God.

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Ephesians 1:15-23 - How Should I Pray For People I Love?

January 26, 2014 - 03:59 PM Sermon SeriesEphesians



We all have special people in our life, people we care about with all of our heart. They are our children, our spouse and our life-long friends. How should you pray for them? Is the success of their business their schooling and marriage the most important thing to pray for? In these opening verses of Ephesians, Paul prays for some of his life-long friends. From his prayer, how to pray for those we love.

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John 13:18-38 - Love One Another

June 02, 2013 - 01:55 PM Sermon SeriesGospel of John



Facebook and Twitter are the rage. What make them so popular? Connection. We are desperate to connect and hungry for love. In John 13, Jesus gives his disciples a new command, the command to love one another as he has loved them. Jesus' vision for the church is of a place where the love God is tangibly felt through God's people. Join us as we discover how God cultivates love in our life.

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John 13:1-17 - Scandalous Love

May 26, 2013 - 09:50 AM Sermon SeriesGospel of John


On October 2, 2006, Charles Roberts burst into an Amish one-room schoolhouse in Lancaster Pennsylvania. He shot ten girls, ages 6-13, killing five, before committing suicide. Incidents like this make the news, but what kept this in the news was the response of the Amish. The Amish visited Charles Roberts family after the shooting to tell them they were extended forgiveness. Members of the Amish community visited Charles Roberts widow, parents and parents-in-law to comfort them in their loss. One Amish father held Charles Roberts' sobbing father in his arms for an hour. The Amish even set up a charity fund for Charles Robert's widow and children. Over 30 Amish attended Charles Roberts' funeral. When does this kind of love come from? It is scandalous. When the Amish were asked how they could forgive and love, they only had one name,… Jesus.

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John 4:1-24 - Jesus and the Samaritan Woman - Pt. 1

July 22, 2012 - 11:43 AM Sermon SeriesGospel of John


Everyone is thirsty. We are thirsty to be loved. We are thirsty to connect with God. We try to satisfy our thirst with sex, toys and religion but none of it satisfies. In this message, Jesus introduces himself as the one thing that can satisfy the thirst in our heart.

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John 3:16 - The Greatest Verse in the Bible

July 01, 2012 - 11:23 AM Sermon SeriesGospel of John


John 3:16 is the most famous verse in the Bible. It has made inroads into popular culture appearing on cups, shopping bags and even Tim Tebow's eye paint! What shocking truth does it tell us that we take for granted? Even worse, it is possible to know John 3:16 but fail to have its truth a reality in your life. In this message, we see the power of John 3:16 in a way we may have missed.

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