Josh Gremminger
Timing is Everything | Mark 5:21-43

In the reading, there are 2 people very desperate for healing. God provides healing according to his timing, not theirs. Through this, he strengthens their faiths. And the same is true for us.

Timing is Everything | Mark 5:21-43
Jeffery Smith
Put Your Heart Into It | Matthew 5:17-37

This week we take a look at Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Again and again Jesus reveals the original intent of God’s Law. Over the centuries, it’s been weakened repeatedly by sinful human beings looking for loopholes. Today we also love a good loophole, especially when it allows us to avoid a difficult aspect of God’s Law. This love for loopholes reveals a heart condition. We may go through the motions of obedience, but is our heart into the act of truly following God’s will? We will examine our own heart condition, as well as rejoice in the fact that God Himself has a heart condition that leads Him to fulfill the Law Himself and save us.

Put Your Heart Into It | Matthew 5:17-37
Josh Gremminger
For God So Loved | Numbers 21:4-9; John 3:14-21

Why did Jesus come? A lot of people think God is a vindictive God, looking for opportunities to zap people to hell. People who look at it this way look at God completely backwards. God did not come as a way to say, “Gotcha! I’ve caught you in sin, now I can condemn you.” But came to give life. And he came to give us freedom from the guilt of our sins.

For God So Loved | Numbers 21:4-9; John 3:14-21
Josh Gremminger
Dead Man Walking | Isaiah 53:7-12; John 1:19-34

When Jesus was baptized, John called him, “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” This declaration made Jesus a dead man walking, a man who took sins and needed to die for them. Join Pastor Josh as he discusses what Jesus’ baptism means for us.

Dead Man Walking | Isaiah 53:7-12; John 1:19-34
Jeffery Smith
Christmas Day | 10am Traditional
Christmas Day | 10am Traditional

Formed In My Mother’s Womb | Psalm 139:13

Formed In My Mother’s Womb | Psalm 139:13

In a thought-provoking sermon on October 15, 2023, Pastor Buegler tackled the moral and spiritual dimensions of abortion and the sanctity of human life. He emphasized the biblical view that human life begins at conception, reflecting God's image. Highlighting the Church's role, he stated, "The Church of Jesus Christ cannot be apathetic or indifferent and should be the voice of the unborn." The sermon explored the development of life in the womb, underscoring the miracle of creation and the Church's responsibility to uphold the sanctity of life. Pastor Buegler's message was a powerful call for recognizing and protecting life at all stages. Click here to read more about this impactful sermon.

Mirror, Mirror | Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46

Mirror, Mirror | Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46

In Pastor Josh's insightful sermon from October 8, 2023, he delves into the profound symbolism of mirrors as a representation of God's law. Just as a mirror unapologetically reflects our physical imperfections, God's law reveals our spiritual shortcomings. Pastor Josh draws lessons from biblical narratives, such as Pharaoh's hardened heart and David's repentance, to emphasize the importance of responding humbly to God's conviction through His law. He highlights that embracing God's discipline ultimately leads to forgiveness and a renewed relationship with Him. Click here to read more on this thought-provoking sermon.

Which Way to the Way of Righteousness | Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Philippians 2:1-4, 14-18; Matthew 21:23-32

Which Way to the Way of Righteousness | Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Philippians 2:1-4, 14-18; Matthew 21:23-32

Life is a journey filled with crossroads where we face the age-old temptations that led Adam and Eve to the original sin. The desire for personal authority often lures us, making us believe we know better than God. Stubbornness can blind us to clear signs, keeping us on the wrong path despite witnessing transformations in others' lives through God's message. Yet, the Father's love and forgiveness are ever-present, ready to guide us onto the way of righteousness. Jesus is our ultimate example of righteousness, offering salvation to those who trust in Him. As you navigate life's twists and turns, consider this: the direction you choose matters, and your trust matters even more. Join us as we learn more about “Which Way to the Way of Righteousness”.

What’s the Good Word | Isaiah 55:6-9; Matthew 20:1-16

What’s the Good Word | Isaiah 55:6-9; Matthew 20:1-16

Pastor’s sermon suggests 3 “good words” the Lord might speak to us at the beginning of every day: COME, LOVE and JESUS. There are many more. Add to the discussion some other “good words” the Lord might greet us with when we ask; “Lord, what’s the good word?” Can you think of a time when you were really thirsty? And then just relive the joy of that first cold gulp of a refreshing drink. Isaiah was speaking to a dehydrated people about seeking a free life-giving drink to give them hope. Now, consider the parched condition of our sin-filled lives. And the Lord offers us LIVING WATER. Discuss your response. The prophet speaks of God’s compassion and the miracle of his abundant pardon. Discuss those two words: COMPASSION and PARDON. Yes, God’s ways are higher than our ways. Isn’t it great that we have a God......and that His plan of salvation for us.....is beyond our understanding? And yet how does He convince us that Jesus, our Savior is NOT too good to be true? How can we be sure of this “good word”? Listen as we study Isaiah 55:6-9 and Matthew 20:1-16.

Stuck Like Glue | Jeremiah 15:15-21; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28

Stuck Like Glue | Jeremiah 15:15-21; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28

In Romans 12, Paul gives Christians a tough task: to not return evil for evil, but to cling to/hold fast to/GLUE to what is good. In this sermon we dig deeper at why it is that we’re called to live this way, while seeing how there’s good news in there for us as well. Pastor Josh Gremminger preaches on clinging to what is good based on Jeremiah 15:15-21; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28.

Faith in the Face of Adversity | Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32; Matthew 15:21-28.

Faith in the Face of Adversity | Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32; Matthew 15:21-28.

In this sermon on faith and adversity, Pastor Josh takes us through Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32; and Matthew 15:21-28. An unlikely woman comes and makes a request of Jesus in Matthew 15. There is no reason for her to expect Jesus to grant her request, but her faith persists even when it seems unlikely he will. We discuss the tension of having faith that believes God CAN (grant our request), but that still trusts in God even if he doesn’t.

“Dr. Jesus” | Hosea 5:15-6:6 and Matthew 9:9-13

“Dr. Jesus” | Hosea 5:15-6:6 and Matthew 9:9-13

Jesus came to save sinners. You are a sinner. Your neighbor is a sinner. Your pastor is a sinner. Everyone in the world is a sinner. Even the people you dislike need to hear God’s word of forgiveness. In this sermon based on Matthew 9:9-13, we will look at how Jesus humbles us, showing us we are no better than anyone else, and how we also have been given the same forgiveness as everyone else. 

The Holy Trinity: A Mystery That Matters I Genesis 1:1-2:4a, Acts 2:14a, 22-36, Matthew 28:16-20.

The Holy Trinity: A Mystery That Matters I Genesis 1:1-2:4a, Acts 2:14a, 22-36, Matthew 28:16-20.

The Triune nature of God is a doctrine unique to Christianity. There is nothing like it in any other religion. It is essential to Christianity for several reasons, not the least of which is that Scripture reveals that there is one God while simultaneously referring to each of the three members of the Trinity as God. Our God is a relational God, eternally existing in relationship with Himself. Pastor Smith teaches us about the Trinity in Genesis 1:1-2:4a, Acts 2:14a, 22-36, and Matthew 28:16-20. While the doctrine of the Trinity is not fully understandable to us and is thus a mystery, it is rational and true.

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