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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1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
April 27, 2025
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan reads through the Scripture and preaches on courage and hope. In this passage, we are encouraged and reminded that Jesus’ return is unpredictable and inevitable. Jesus will judge and save. So, encourage one another: 1 – to keep alert to temptation, 2 – to wear the armor, 3 – by remembering. Listen in this week to the sermon on encouragement in the series A Gospel Shaped Us.
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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
April 20, 2025
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan reads through the Scripture and preaches about grieving with hope. In this passage, Paul tells them that Jesus died, rose and will come again. So, encourage one another: 1 – death is but sleep, 2 – we will be caught up, 3 – we will always be with the Lord. Listen in this week to the Easter sermon on grieving with hope in the series A Gospel Shaped Us.
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1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
April 13, 2025
In this sermon, Brendon reads through the Scripture and teaches how God teaches us brotherly love through His Spirit and through His Word. So work: 1 – at resting, 2 – on yourself, 3 – as a testimony. Listen in this week to a message on brotherly love in the series: A Gospel Shaped Us.
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