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Sermon: Joy When You Need Encouragement

Joy is not something we manufacture. It is something God grows in us through His presence, His promises, and the people He brings into our lives. In Luke 1:39-56 we see Mary and Elizabeth meet in a moment filled with uncertainty, fear, and transition. Yet God uses their relationship and His promises to fill them […]

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Sermon: Joy When You Feel Forgotten

This Sunday we begin our Christmas series, The Joy of Christmas, with a message for anyone who has ever wondered if God is still paying attention to what they are going through. In Luke 1, the Christmas story opens with Zechariah and Elizabeth, a faithful couple who carried years of disappointment and silence. Their story […]

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Sermon: Chosen to Be Thankful

This Sunday we’re looking at one of the most powerful truths in 1 Peter. Before God ever speaks to our struggles, He speaks to our identity. You are chosen. You are loved. You belong to Him. And embracing that truth shapes a life of real thanksgiving. As we head into the Thanksgiving season, we’re going […]

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Sermon: Persevering Without Losing Heart

We look at some of the most encouraging words Peter gives to believers who feel the weight of trials and pressure. If you have been carrying anxiety, discouragement, or spiritual fatigue, this message will speak right into that place and remind you that God has not left you on your own. We will see how […]

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Sermon: How to Lead with Conviction and Courage

When the world grows louder with doubt and pressure, it is easy to shrink back and stay silent. But God is still calling His people to stand firm and lead with conviction and courage. The world does not need louder voices or stronger opinions instead it needs faithful men and women who lead with integrity, […]

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Sermon: Winning When Relationships Reflect Jesus

Everyone wants to win in life, but God’s idea of winning looks very different from the world’s. Looking at 1 Peter 2-3, we will see that victory comes when our relationships reflect the heart of Jesus. When we show respect even to those who disappoint us, when we serve our families with love and humility, […]

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Sermon: Chosen and Sent – Your Place in Gods Story

You are not just part of God’s story, you have a place and a purpose in it. From 1 Peter 2:4-12, Pastor Chris Teien explores how believers are called to build their lives on Christ the cornerstone, live out their identity as God’s chosen people, and show his greatness to the world. Discover how to […]

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Sermon: How to Live a Holy Life in an Unholy World

What if the greatest blessings in your spiritual life are not found in doing more, but in becoming the kind of person God can use? In a world that constantly pulls people toward compromise, God calls His people to live with a different standard. Holiness is not about perfection or legalism. It is a life […]

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Sermon: Missions Sunday with Joel Ramirez

Joel & Jeanne Ramirez are missionaries we have been supporting. Joel is a Latino church planter with Converge in the Twin Cities who specializes in Latino ministry through Plantando Iglesias Ministry. He motivates and trains church planters to reach Latino communities with the gospel. Message starts at 17:53

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Sermon: How to Have Confident Hope in a Chaotic World

We begin a new series from 1 Peter called Living with Hope in a Hostile World. Peter originally written to Christians who were scattered, misunderstood, and facing growing persecution. His words are especially timely for us today, as believers experience increasing pressure for their faith. This first message, How to Have Confident Hope in a Chaotic World (1 Peter […]