Message by Pastor Cam Jesus suffered under Pontius Pilate…why is this important? Why does it matter that Pontius Pilate was named in the Apostles’ Creed? No other human being (besides Jesus) is named in this creed. The Apostles’ Creed is universally accepted by every Christian tradition around the world and is the basic beliefs that […]
Message by Pastor Mark Have you ever wondered about the Virgin Birth? Based on what we know about reproductive science, it’s impossible. For some that makes this doctrine of our faith unbelievable and even scandalous. Yet, as Christians we believe that it’s true. But do you know why it’s important to our faith that it […]
Message by Pastor Mark Foundations is our series going through the Apostles’ Creed, one of the documents that is upheld by every Christian tradition in every culture. This week’s message focuses on the second phrase, “and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.” Pastor Mark draws out the immense meaning behind this one short […]
Message by Pastor Mark “I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.” This week we begin diving into the Apostles’ Creed. The Apostles’ Creed is not the only thing we can believe about God, but it is the minimum. We start right away with the importance of believing that God is […]
Message by Pastor Mark The Trinity is a complex concept to wrap your mind around. Pastor Mark dives into the truth behind the holy, united, perfect Godhead. Our God is bigger than we can comprehend, but our God has revealed Himself to us in powerful ways. This message frames the coming sermons on the Apostles’ […]
Message by Pastor Mark Foundations. The ground on which we build our faith is so important as a Christian. The Gospel of Jesus Christ needs to be the ground on which we stand, the truth that we will defend forever, the story that has changed our lives and the world forever. This fall we are […]
Message by Pastor Cam Romans 8 is a great passage to sit with in the storms of your life. If you set your heart and mind on the hope that is expressed in Romans 8 God will get you through anything. In this message, Pastor Cam brings us through Romans 8 to reveal just a […]
Concluding our series on the book of Habakkuk, Pastor Mark shows how Habakkuk has transformed from letting his experience dictate his faith to living by faith. When everything in his life has been destroyed he says, “yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.” Habakkuk 3:17-19
Habakkuk has had a heart change and it’s all due to the power of God through prayer. Pastor Mark brings us through Habakkuk’s journey and how God has impacted him. Habakkuk 3:1-16
In the RCA Church, children have been welcome to receive the Sacrament of Communion for 30 years, but many churches are stuck in their tradition of having children profess their faith before doing so. Pastor Mark talks through a brief history of children at the Table and how people have used 1 Corinthians 11 to […]
Idolatry is running rampant in our consumer culture. We are taught by the world to constantly seek and desire more. When this happens we often lose our lofty view of the God who spoke all thing into existence. How do we combat our idolatry? Not by focusing on them, but by focusing on God. Pastor […]
God’s judgment will come upon evil and wickedness. Through judgment God desires our repentance and restoration. God is calling His people to a higher standard than the surrounding culture. This happened in Habakkuk’s time and is happening today. Sermon Notes: Habakkuk 2:6-17 1. Old & New Woes 2. What about Babylon? 3. God’s Judgement a. […]
God’s second response to Habakkuk is not exactly what he was expecting. Wait. Even when you can’t see how God is working, wait. “It will not delay.” Pastor Mark Kleinheksel speaks about how we are supposed to wait while we are in life’s detours. We are called to wait upon the Lord – an active […]
Pastor Mark Kleinheksel dives into Habakkuk’s second complaint to God. God doesn’t work in our timing and in our ways. When you are on a detour do as Habakkuk does – rehearse the truth of who God is to yourself. Habakkuk 1:12-2:1 Pictures referenced in the sermon:
Message by Pastor Cam God uses many means to get our praise while we use any means to escape our pain. Habakkuk is realizing how God works through the evil of this world. Suffering is a part of the world, that will never change, but Habakkuk is seeing how his mindset needs to change in […]
Message by Pastor Cam As we journey through the book of Habakkuk this summer, we begin with him as He pleads with God for His justice. There is a lot going on within God’s chosen people that I do not want to see happening in the Church today. We need each other and we need […]
Habakkuk is a minor prophet who often times gets overlooked. Habakkuk journeys with God as he attempts to truly figure out how God acts against evil. His mindset changes as he stays determined to focus on God through the pain.
This Father’s Day we take a look in Genesis 3 at the role of a man, husband, and/or father. We relate the failure of Adam to the example of Christ, the second Adam. Genesis 3:1-7
On this Pentecost Sunday we remember the coming of the Holy Spirit to move in and through our lives. The Spirit causes hearts to change. The Spirit causes lives to be transformed. Acts 2:1-12, 36-47 June 9, 2019
What is the role of the church? Pastor Mark takes a look at what is often referred to as “The Love Chapter” of 1 Corinthians and gives great insight on its implications for the church today. 1 Corinthians 13