Sermons

4-19-19 Good Friday Sermon
"The Miracle of Good Friday"
Rev. Ben Micheel
1 Peter 3:18

4-18-19 Maundy Thursday Sermon
"The Miraculous in Holy Communion"
Rev. Ben Micheel
1 Corinthians 11:23-29

4-10-19 Lent Midweek Sermon
"The Miraculous Faith of the Roman Soldiers"
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 27:54

4-7-19 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 20:9-20

4-3-19 Lent Midweek Sermon
"The Miraculous Raising of the Saints from Death"
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 27:52-53

4-7-19 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

3-27-19 Lent Midweek Sermon
"The Miracle of the Splitting Rocks"
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 27:51

3-24-19 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 13:1-9

3-20-19 Lent Midweek Sermon
"The Miraculous Earthquake"
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 27:51

3-17-19 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 13:31-35

3-13-19 Lent Midweek Sermon
"The Miraculous Tearing of the Temple Curtain"
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 27:51

3-10-19 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 4:1-13

3-6-19 Ash Wednesday Sermon
"The Miraculous Darkness"
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 27:45

3-3-19 Transfiguration Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 9:28-36

2-24-19 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
I am a Church Member #6

2-17-19 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
I am a Church Member #5

2-10-19 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
I am a Church Member #4

2-3-19 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
I am a Church Member #3

1-20-19 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
I am a Church Member #1

1-13-19 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 3:15-22

1-6-19 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 2:1-12

12-31-18 New Year's Eve Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
John 14:27

12-30-18 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 2:22-40

12-25-18 Christmas Day Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
John 1:1-18

12-24-18 Christmas Eve Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel

12-23-18 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 1:39-56

12-19-18 Advent Midweek Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
Isaiah 40:1-11

12-16-18 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 7:18-28

12-9-18 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 3:1-14

12-2-18 Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 19:28-40

11-25-18 Sermon
Rev. Chris Weber
Mark 13:24-37

11-21-18 Thanksgiving Eve Sermon
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 17:11-19

11-4-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Revelation 7:2-17

10-28-18 Reformation Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Romans 3:19-28

10-21-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
James 5

10-14-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
James 4

10-7-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
James 3

9-30-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
James 2:14-26

9-23-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
James 2:1-13

9-16-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
James 1:19-27

9-9-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
James 1:1-18

9-2-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Ephesians 6:10-20

8-26-18
Rev. Ben Micheel
Ephesians 5:22-33

8-19-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Ephesians 5:6-21

8-12-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Ephesians 4:17-5:2

7-29-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Ephesians 3:14-21

7-22-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Ephesians 2:11-22

7-15-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Ephesians 1:3-14

7-1-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
2 Corinthians 9:6-15

6-24-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 20:20-28

6-17-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
2 Corinthians 5:11-21

6-10-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
John 8:31-38

6-3-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Mark 2:23-28

5-27-18 The Holy Trinity Sunday
Rev. Ben Micheel
Isaiah 6:1-8

5-20-18 Pentecost Worship Service
Rev. Ben Micheel
Acts 2:1-21

5-13-18 Ascension Worship Service
Rev. Ben Micheel
Acts 1:1-11

5-6-18
Rev. Ben Micheel
1 John 5:1-8

4-29-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
1 John 4:1-11

4-22-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
1 John 3:16-24

4-15-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
1 John 3:1-7

4-8-18 Confirmation Sunday
Rev. Ben Micheel
1 John 1:1-2:2

4-1-18 Easter Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 28:1-20

4-1-18 Easter Sunrise Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
John 20:1-18

3-31-18 Easter Vigil Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Mark 16:1-8

3-30-18 Good Friday Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 27:45-50

3-29-18 Maundy Thursday Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 26:17-30

3-25-18 Palm Sunday Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 27:35-44

3-21-18 Lent Midweek Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Exodus 20:16-17

3-14-18 Lent Midweek Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Exodus 20:15

3-11-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 27:11-26

3-7-18 Lent Midweek Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Exodus 20:14

3-4-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 26:69-75

2-28-18 Lent Midweek Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Exodus 20:13

2-25-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 26:47-56

2-21-18 Lent Midweek Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Exodus 20:12

2-18-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

2-14-18 Ash Wednesday Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Exodus 20:1-11

2-11-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Mark 9:2-9

2-4-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
1 Corinthians 9:16-27

1-28-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
1 Corinthians 8:1-13

1-21-18 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
1 Corinthians 7:17-24

1-7-18
Rev. Henry Loppnow

12-31-17 New Year's Eve Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 12;35-40

12-31-17 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 2:22-40

12-25-17 Christmas Day Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
John 1:1-14

12-24-17 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
John 1:1-5

12-20-17 Midweek Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 1:39-56

12-17-17 Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
John 14:25-27

12-13-17 Midweek Worship
Rev. Ben Micheel
Luke 21:25-36

Midweek Worship 12-6-17
Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 21:1-9

Rev. Ben Micheel 12-3-17 Worship
Matthew 12:15-21

Rev. Ben Micheel 11-19-17 Service
Matthew 25:14-30

Rev. Ben Micheel 11-12-17
Matthew 25:1-13

Rev. Ben Micheel 11-5-17
Revelation 7:9-17

Rev. Ben Micheel - 10-8-17
Matthew 21:33-46

Rev. Ben Micheel - 10-1-17
Philippians 2:1–18

Rev. Ben Micheel - 9-24-17
Matthew 20:1-16

9/17/17 Rev. Ben Micheel
Matthew 18:21-35

9-10 Rev. Paul Speerbrecker message:
"How Hard Can It Be To Become a Kid Again?" (Mt. 18.1ff.)
I. Its very hard to become children of God.
II. Too hard for us to do on our own.
III. Its so hard that we have to turn into children of faith with Jesus.

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker message:
"Losing For a Living" (Mt. 16.21ff)
IV. By losing His life, Jesus saved lives.
III. Through us, Jesus continues to work his way.
II. Why?-because His own cross redefines our lives today.
I. What then do we say when asked, "What do you do for a living?"

Rev. Geoff Robinson
“What or Whom Is Your God?" Matthew 16:13-20

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
“'Lord, Save Me!': A Cry of Fear and of Faith" (Mt. 14.22-36)
I. The Lord Jesus is aware of our need.
II. The Lord Jesus meets us in our distress.
III. The Lord Jesus reaches out to save us.

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
"The Holy Spirit Is Our Prayer Partner" (Rom. 8.26,27)
I. It's the help we need because we are often discouraged from praying.
II. It’s the help we need because often our prayers seem so weak.

Rev. Benjamin Lorenz
"The Strange Plants of the Kingdom" Matthew 13:24ff.

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
Make a Big Deal Out of This: That You Are a Child of God" Romans 8.12-17
I. It's a big deal that the Spirit of the Risen Christ was victorious for you spirit over your sinful flesh.
II. And the blessings you receive by faith in Jesus Christ are also a big deal

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
" Flawed Failures, Yet Pardoned People" Romans 7:15–25a
1. Who can totally avoid doing wrong?–Only Jesus can and will help with that.
2. Who can always be doing good?–Only Jesus can and will help with that too.

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
"United In Death, United in Life" Romans 7.1-13
I. The Law unites us sinners with death.
II. Jesus Christ unites with His death and life.

Rev. John Kolb
“Commitment”
Matt 10:32
“So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven”.

Rev. Benjamin Lorenz

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
"Are You Filled Up and Overflowing in the Lives of Those Around You?"
(Acts 2.14a, 22-44)
I. There's no question that Jesus was sent on a mission by the Father.
II. The giving of the Holy Spirit shows that.

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
"By the Power of the Spirit, Hearing is Believing" Acts 2.1-21
I. Spirit directed words about Jesus Christ are meant to be heard.
II. And Spirit directed words about Jesus Christ are meant for redeeming.

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
"Though the World doesn't do it, God Chooses Us" Text: Acts 1:12-26
I. We can relate to "the unchosen" Justus.
II. Yet, God in grace has chosen us to be his.

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
Still Proclaiming: Jesus’ Resurrection! (Text: Acts 17. 13 ff.)
I. The resurrection of Jesus drives the mission of the Church.
II. The resurrection of Jesus drives away false wisdom.
III. Nevertheless, the resurrection of Jesus drives us back into the arms of God.

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
"Gathered by the Holy Spirit Around the Good Shepherd"
Acts 2.42-47
1. In the Apostles' Teaching
2. In the Fellowship
3. In the Breaking of Bread
4. And in Prayer.

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
"How Can We Have Confidence in God?"
(1 Peter 1.17-21)
I. Alone, we cannot face God with any confidence.
II. In Christ, we can and will have confidence in God.

Rev. Mark Whitsett
"The Possible Impossibility"
John 20:19-31

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
“A Day to Remember” (Matthew 28:1-10)
I.    The guards at the tomb would.
II.   Mary Magdalene and the other Mary would.
III. The disciples would also.
IV. We remember this day too and rejoice!

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
"Jesus' Blood Be on Us and Our Children"
(Matt. 27.23-26)
1. Pilate had Jesus' blood on his hands
2. The Jewish Leaders called down Jesus' blood on themselves and their children.
3. We too, cry out, "His Blood be upon us!" for an entirely different reason.

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
"Who's Really in Charge?" (Jn. 11.47-53)
I. Here's a shocker-it's not us!
II. We'll try to take charge anyway.
III. Thank God, God steps in and takes charge with the perfect substitute.

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
"Jesus Is a Prophet And More!"
(John 9.13-17; 34-39)
I. Jesus is indeed a Prophet sent from God.
II. Jesus is that and more: our Savior and Lord.

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
Wanting What We Really Need”
[John 4:5-26 (27-30, 39-42)
I. The Woman at the well thought she just needed water.
II. She and we really need living water from Jesus

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
"God's Guarantee, For All Nations, For All Generations"
(Genesis 12:1-8 and Romans 4:13–17)
I. God’s promise of blessing starts with Abraham's call.
II. And goes out to all people.
II. And even includes us today.

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
"Are We Willing To Take God at His Word?" (Mt. 4.1-11)
I. It all depends on how we receive it.
II. It all depends on how we use it.
III. It all depends on how we live it (live out God's Word).

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
Can't We just Stay Here and Hide Out?" (Mt. 17.1-9)
I. We all have a desire to hide at one time or another.
II. We also have the power to live through Christ.

Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
Unreasonable Times Met By Unqualified Love - Matthew 5:38-48
I. The Father's children love as He loves.
II. It is natural for us to qualify love.
III. The Father does not qualify His love.

"Does God's Power Uphold Your Faith?" (1 Cor. 2.1-5)
Rev. Paul Speerbrecker
I. No, if it's basis is on "superior" speech and wisdom.
II. Yes, if it's basis is Jesus Christ and Him Crucified for us and for all.
2-5-17

Sermon 01/29/17 - (Text: Micah 6:1-8)
"Are You Ready to Go to Court With God?"
Rev. Speerbrecker

01/22/17 - "Follow Jesus"
Matthew 4:12-25 - Pastor Mark Whitsett

01/15/17 -"What Are You Looking For?"
John 1:38 - Pastor John Kolb

01/08/17 -Pastor Henry Loppnow

01/01/17 -Pastor Paul Speerbrecker
"God's Perfect Timing" (Lk. 2.21)
1. It was the right time for God;
2. To have right things to occur.

12/25/16 - “God Among Us. Here. Really!
John 1:1, 14
Pastor Paul Speerbrecker

12/18/16 - Pastor Henry Loppnow

12/11/16 - Pastor John Kolb
“You Have Some Insider Information . . .
” James 5:7-11

12-4-16 "Repent this Advent - Why Bother?"
I. Because God's Kingdom and Reign are near.
II. So God enters into our lives.
III. So our lives might be fruitful.
IV. So we might escape judgement.
Matthew 3:1-12
Pastor Paul Speerbrecker