Teaching Elder David Richardson explores the sovereignty of God through the birth of Isaac.

We learn about one of the lowest points in Abraham's faith in Genesis 20. "But God..."

Student Ministries Director Will Buschmann explores the miraculous way God uses the horrific events from Genesis 19 to bring about ultimate redemption!

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt walks us through the story of Lot where he goes from leader of the most wicked city, Sodom, to "righteous Lot" as he's called in the New Testament.

Pastor Mason Brown explores the story of Abraham interceding for the people of Sodom in Genesis 18.

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt explores what Genesis 18 teaches us about the promises God made to Abraham also being for Sarah and the good news that is for bride of Christ!

Pastor Ryan Brasington explores the covenant God makes with Abraham and his household.

Student Ministries Director Will Buschmann delves into the repercussions Abram and Sarai encountered as a result of not waiting on the Lord.

This week, Pastor of Education Sam Kastensmidt explores the covenant God makes with Abram in Genesis 15.

Student Ministries Director Will Buschmann explores the promises God makes to Abram in Genesis 15.

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt walks us through the story of Abram's rescue of Lot, the mysterious figure Melchizedek, and the way the gospel story is powerfully seen in this often overlooked story of Abraham's life.

In our third week, Pastor Tom Hendrikse continues our journey through the life of Abraham, illuminating the lessons of faith available to us in Abraham’s triumphs and trials.

Pastor Tom Hendrikse begins our journey through the life of Abraham, illuminating the lessons of faith available to us in Abraham's triumphs and trials.

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt kicks off our new series, Friend of God, with the story of the Babel and the call to live our Kingdom ethics over Babylon ethics.

Pastor Tom Hendrikse explores Luke 19 and what it tells us about the kind of King Jesus is.

Pastor Tom Hendrikse explores Luke 18 and how followers of Jesus persevere in prayer.

Pastor Tom Hendrikse explores Luke 14 and how following Jesus means prioritizing Jesus, his mission, and his kingdom above everything and everyone.

Pastor Tom Hendrikse explores Luke 12 and the calling to live today as if it might be the Great and Final Day!

Pastor Tom Hendrikse explores Luke 12 and the calling to follow Jesus (even if it costs you your money)

Join us for our Easter series: Death to Life! In the first week, Student Ministry Director, Will Buschmann, explores Luke 12 and the calling to follow Jesus (even if it costs you your life).

Judah is led by a wicked king named Ahaz. But despite having a wicked king and seemingly everything in the world coming against them, God is still faithful. Why? Because of his promises that a Savior will come to redeem you and me!Sam Kastensmidt

Our study of Isaiah opens in chapter 6 with his vision of God. Isaiah reacts to seeing the Lord "high and lifted up" on his throne by declaring himself a sinner and unworthy to be there. After Isaiah's sins are atoned for, God gives him a mission.Tom Hendrikse

God gives a pair of visions, first to a Roman centurion named Cornelius and then to Peter. The result is the church reaching out to Gentiles for the first time. The Gospel is for everyone! Who is your "Cornelius" today?Tom Hendrikse

The apostles gathered in Jerusalem, where Jesus had told them to wait for the Father to send the Holy Spirit. When he did, it was in dramatic fashion, visible to those gathered in the room and audible all over town. Then Peter delivered his first sermon.Sam Kastensmidt

The story of Peter's Restoration teaches us that even when we fail him, God still wants us and calls us to follow him. Even as Peter had to confess that his love for Jesus didn't match Jesus' love for him, Jesus still wanted Peter to care for his sheep.Sam Kastensmidt

On the Sunday morning following the Resurrection, Peter and John are told about the empty tomb by Mary and the other women. They run to it, discover that it's true, and shortly thereafter Jesus appears to them in person and in the flesh.Mason Brown

After Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, Peter followed they took Jesus to the home of the high priest. As Peter waited outside by the fire, he was questioned about being a follower of Jesus and denied three times that he even knew him.Ryan Brasington

Who do you say that I am? Jesus asked his disciples this question and Peter's answer formed the basis upon which the church was built. What are the modern day applications from this iconic moment in Peter's life?Tom Hendrikse

Jesus comes walking on the water as the disciples are caught in the midst of a storm. Peter comes to join him and although his faith fails in the storm, Jesus is faithful to catch him before he sinks.Tom Hendrikse

Our series on the Life of Peter begins with the story of his calling. Will Buschmann, Director of Student Ministries, challenges us with the question of whether we, like Peter in this story, are willing to value Jesus above all else.Will Buschmann

In the series conclusion of Desiring the Kingdom, Pastor Tom considers the story of four lepers, people considered outcasts in their time, discovering God's provision for the people and sharing what they found. What are we doing to share God's provision?Tom Hendrikse

The Syrian army surrounded the city where Elisha was living and demanded that he be turned over. Elisha prayed and the Lord struck the entire army with a delusion the Bible described as blindness. Pastor Tom asks what form of blindness might afflict us.Tom Hendrikse

Pastor Mason Brown brings us a message on the life of Naaman the Leper, a man who had everything the world says you want, but couldn't get rid of the spot on his skin until he came before God. What spot might God be using to drive you to a higher purpose?Mason Brown

Teaching Elder David Richardson leads the study of a chapter that details a series of miracles performed by the prophet Elisha. The nature of the miracles and the order in which they occur is a clear and intentional foreshadowing of Jesus Christ.David Richardson

Moab rebels against Israel and once again, the king of Israel asks the king of Judah for help. Judah's king, Jehoshaphat, proves he didn't learn anything from the last disastrous outing. How can we avoid making the same mistakes over and over?Sam Kastensmidt

Elijah is about to be taken up to heaven by God. Elisha will be assuming the mantle of Elijah, that is, taking his identity in some sense. By the power of God's Spirit we are to take the identity of our master also--the identity of Jesus. Will we do this?Tom Hendrikse

Our study comes to the end of the wicked king Ahab, which comes to pass in part because he listens to the wrong people. Pastor Tom answers the question of how we can find God's will for us, so we don't listen to the wrong voices also.Tom Hendrikse

Naboth was a righteous man, by all appearances, living in Jezreel. He runs afoul of the entitled and wicked king Ahab, the ruthless queen Jezebel, and the cowardly leaders of his city. It's a story of unfairness, full of contemporary applications.Tom Hendrikse

What is the good life? Co-Director of Student Ministries Will Buschmann asks that probing question as he looks at Elijah's calling of Elisha to the prophetic office. Can we see the good life as yielding to whatever God has called us to do?Will Buschmann

Elijah returns to Jezreel after defeating and killing the prophets of Baal. Queen Jezebel swears she will kill Elijah, which causes him to run and experience something of a meltdown. God comes and ministers to him physically, emotionally, and spiritually.Tom Hendrikse

Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal to a contest proving which god was real—Baal or Yahweh, the God of Israel. (Spoiler alert! It was Yahweh.) One of the most dramatic stories in all of the Bible and one that Pastor Tom makes contemporary for us.Tom Hendrikse

Today we meet the prophet Elijah. Bold and brash, he was not afraid to confront the enemies of the Lord. He delivers a message to King Ahab, the wicked king of Israel, that Yahweh would withhold rain, for years, to prove he is the true God.Tom Hendrikse

This week surveys ten kings of Israel, just one of which did what was right in God's eyes. The others worshiped idols. Pastor Tom asks us to think about what idols we might have and offers some sage advice on how we might discover what they are.Tom Hendrikse

Solomon is gone and we're on to what transpires with his son Rehoboam and the rival king Jeroboam. Both have the chance to choose wisely and both fail that test. All of this happens according to the will of God. Who is to blame when things turn out bad?Tom Hendrikse

This week mark's the end of Solomon's story as it is recorded here, and it's not a happy ending. Pastor Sam reviews Solomon's life, begun in promise and ending in disobedience, in a eulogy that serves as a warning to everyone who thinks they cannot fall.Sam Kastensmidt

As we come near the end of Solomon's story, we see more evidence that his heart is somewhere else except with the Lord. Despite all the advantages he had, Solomon suffered from loving the wrong thing. This week, we ask ourselves: who do WE love?Tom Hendrikse

God appears to Solomon a second time and promises that he will inhabit the Temple, consecrating it as his dwelling place on the earth. But God also gives Solomon a solemn warning. How did Solomon respond? What IS a wise response to God?Tom Hendrikse

Solomon presides over dedication of the Temple. In his prayer, Solomon anticipates a day when God's people will turn away from him. Solomon asks God to take them back when they repent. Pastor Tom connects that with the story of the prodigal son.Tom Hendrikse

The Ark of the Covenant was brought to the completed Temple. No other religious artifact was more important to Israel than the Ark. Co-director of Student Ministries Will Buschmann brings us a look at the meaning behind its design and its contents.Will Buschmann

The Temple contains elements that seem unusual to modern day Christians. However, each of these elements has rich meaning, not only for the people of that day but for all believers today as well. Pastor Sam Kastensmidt walks through them all.Tom Hendrikse