Psalm 132
August 24, 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. In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “True or false? The Lord is present in your life.” Psalm 132 reminds us to seek Him, obey Him, and put our hope in Him. Pastor reads the Scripture passage and preaches: The Lord is present. So: 1 – seek Him -in His Word, with His people and in worship, 2 – obey Him, 3 – Hope in Him. Listen in to this message from the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
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Psalm 131
August 17, 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. In this sermon, Pastor Nathan asks: “Is your soul quiet?” Psalm 131 says that you can have a calm soul because the Lord is our hope. So: 1 – stop elevating yourself, 2 – start relaxing into God’s care, 3 – keep maturing in God’s care. The soul quieting truth is Jesus gave Himself for you. Listen in to this good news message from the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
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Evangelism part 2
August 10, 2025
Kent Wallace returns to give the second part on evangelism. He states Jesus does not need an attorney, He needs witnesses. Kent shares practical ways to share the Gospel with others.
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Psalm 130
August 3, 2025
In this sermon series on The Psalms of Ascent, Brendon teaches that the depth of darkness is disorienting, isolating and deceiving. This darkness can come from sinfulness, grief, addiction, etc. He asks “what truth about God can you hold onto in the depths?” Psalm 130 reminds us the Lord forgives. So: 1 – cry out to Him, 2 – fear Him, 3 – wait on Him. Listen in this week to a sermon on hope in the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
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Psalm 129
July 28, 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 asks: “What do you do when you are angry?” Psalm 129 reminds us the Lord is righteous. So: 1 – pour yourself out to Him, 2 – keep turning to Him (perseverance), 3 – practice Matthew 5:44 (love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you). Listen in this week to the sermon on anger in the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
Psalm 128
July 20, 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 asks: “What are the ingredients to the blessed life?” The Lord loves to bless us with real world blessings. The Lord blesses: 1 – those who fear Him, 2 – those who walk in His ways, 3 – your work. Listen in this week to the sermon on happiness in the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
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Psalm 127
July 13, 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 asks: “How do you eat the bread of anxious toil?” Psalm 127 reminds us to praise God for what He does. The Lord works. So: 1 – work, 2 – let go, 3 – stop eating the bread of anxious toil. Listen in this week to the sermon on work in the sermon series: A Playlist for The Upward Way on The Psalms of Ascent.
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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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