Psalm 126
July 6, 2025
Pastor Nathan ask “how has the Lord given joy back to you?” He reads the Scripture passage and preaches on how The Lord Restores. So 1 – Remember how He gave joy back to you, 2 – Ask Him to do it again, 3 – Believe that in God’s hands, tears are joy’s seeds (this takes time and cannot be forced). What will you ask God to restore? It’s in God’s nature to restore.
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Psalm 125
June 29, 2025
In this sermon series on The Psalms of Ascent, Pastor Nathan teaches that this is about a journey; the upward climb to Jerusalem. The upward way is not always smooth, but is sure and leads to the Lord. Pastor states: “If you are His, you are secure.” Psalm 125 is about how the Lord surrounds His people. Pastor preaches: What are you going through? – Rest in His grip; Who is pulling you away? – Whoever they are, trust Him with them; What are you hoping for? – Hope in the Lord. Listen in this week to the sermon on security in the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
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Evangelism part 1
June 22, 2025
In this sermon, guest speaker, Kent Wallace, teaches on Evangelism, part 1. His message answers three questions about being a witness for Christ: 1 – why don’t we bear witness and share our faith? 2 – who is called to share their faith? and 3 – how are we called to share our faith? Kent answers these questions during his teaching and concludes that God does not call us to be His defense attorney, He call us to be His witness. Listen in this week to the first part of a message on evangelism (part 2 will be in August).
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Psalm 124
June 15, 2025
In this sermon series on The Psalms of Ascent, Pastor Nathan teaches that this is about a journey; the upward climb to Jerusalem. The upward way is not always smooth, but is sure and leads to the Lord. Psalm 124 is about how the Lord is our Help. Pastor reads through the Scripture passage and asks, “How has God helped you?” He preaches on how the Lord is our help, when we are swept away, when we are eaten alive and when we are trapped. God helps His people. How has He helped you? Listen in this week to the sermon on the Lord is our help in the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
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Psalm 123
June 8, 2025
In this sermon series on The Psalms of Ascent, Pastor Nathan teaches that this is about a journey. Psalm 123 describes God’s mercy. Pastor reads through the Scripture passage and preaches on how God cares for His people. The Lord is the Heavenly King, so: 1 – look up (keeps things in perspective), 2 – ask for mercy (He is merciful) and 3 – tell Him about them. The goal is to look up and remember who is on the Throne. Listen in this week to the sermon on God’s mercy in the series A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
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Psalm 122
June 1, 2025
In this sermon series on The Psalms of Ascent, Pastor Nathan teaches that this is about a journey. There are a number of Psalms included in The Psalms of Ascent. Psalm 122 describes how worship is a frame for life. Pastor reads through the Scripture passage and preaches on how worship orders life. In worship, the Lord gives: 1 – Order (a well-ordered life begins with putting the Lord first in your week, your day and your finances), 2 – Unity (grateful worship brings us together) and 3 – A longing for heaven’s peace. So, surrender to the Lord. Listen in this week to the sermon on worship in the series A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
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Psalm 121
May 25, 2025
In this sermon series on The Psalms of Ascent, Brendon teaches that this is about a journey or ascent toward Christ. Brendon asks “How can we worship when life goes differently than we expected?” In Psalm 121, we are reminded that God is our keeper. Brendon reads through the Scripture passage and preaches God guards us on the upward way: 1 – personally, 2 – completely, and 3 – eternally. Listen in this week to the second sermon in the series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
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Psalm 120
May 18, 2025
In this new sermon series on The Psalms of Ascent, Pastor Nathan teaches that this is the beginning of a journey. There are a number of Psalms included in The Psalms of Ascent. In Psalm 120, there is anger and angst felt. Pastor reads through the Scripture passage and preaches on when it is time to go: 1 – Remember God answers, 2 – Tell Him (what is going on, how you feel) 3 – Pray for them. So, take one obedient step after another. Listen in this week to the first sermon in the series A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
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1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
May 11, 2025
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan reads through the Scripture and preaches how God is faithful and is still working on us. In this passage, we are encouraged to have faith because He is faithful. He is not done with us yet. The Lord is faithful. 1 – He sets us apart (sanctify), 2 – He keeps us blameless, 3 – He picks us. So, love each other like brothers and sisters in Christ. Listen in this week to the sermon on faithfulness in the series A Gospel Shaped Us.
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1 Thessalonians 5:12-22
May 4, 2025
In this sermon, Brendon teaches on sanctification. He shares that God shapes us with His Word in our relationships and in our responses. So: retain your shape through worship, prayer and giving thanks. Listen in this week to a message on sanctification.
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