Mark 11:12-19 - True Worship

In our passage this morning, Jesus condemns the Pharisees for appearing spiritual on the outside, but really being fruitless on the inside. The issue that Jesus condemns is the Pharisees’ self-centered worship. This serves as reminder to us that true worship is focused on God and affects the way we view those around us.

Read Online: Mark 11:12-19

1 Timothy 2:1-4 - Pray for All People

Paul commands prayer be made for all people, especially for those in authority. In this election year, making prayer a priority for those in authority is still a very critical component to church life.

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John 3:22-35 - Transitions

In this sermon, we are reminded that our ultimate joy rests in glorifying God, as told through this passage were John the Baptist steps aside from his ministry to point people to Christ.

Guest Preacher: Dan Breed

We welcome Pastor Dan Breed to the pulpit this morning. Dan and his wife, Erin, moved to Wisconsin from Colorado in December to plant a PCA church in the Fox Valley area. In the meantime, Dan is working with Jacob’s Well PCA in Green Bay and building relationships in the Fox Valley. Dan and Erin have three daughters and a fourth child on the way.


Read Online: John 3:22-35

1 Timothy 1:18-20 - The Gospel Trust

Paul, in 1 Timothy 1:18-20, encourages young Timothy to fulfill his responsibilities by holding firm the faith and a good conscience. He likewise warns Timothy that when a good conscience is lost, so also is the faith, the content of what we profess to be true.

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1 Timothy 1:12-17 - The Heart of What We Believe

Paul, in 1 Timothy 1:12-17, describes how God, through the Gospel, transformed his life, taking him from persecutor to preacher.

1 Timothy 1:12-17

1 Timothy 1:8-11 - The Laws of God

1 Timothy 1:8-11 explores the relationship between the Law and the Gospel. Paul says that the law is good only insofar as we use it lawfully, but what is the lawful use of God’s Law? As opposed to those who were speculating and toying with God’s Word, we are to see our fallen condition so that we can hear the good news of Christ’s death and resurrection.

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1 Timothy 1:1-7 - Introduction to 1 Timothy

We begin the New Year by looking at 1 Timothy. While Paul writes affectionately to a young pastor, he also addresses apostolically the church as a whole. The theme of the letter comes out in 1:1-7: the stewardship from God. This stewardship is our responsibility in ordering the household of God, the Church.

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Luke 2:8-20 - The Angel's Song

In this message, we focus on the song of the angels following the announcement to the shepherds of Christ’s birth. As observers of Christ's advent, the angels remind us that the events of Christmas are an incredible demonstration of the glory of the God and the execution of His marvelous and eternal plan of redemption.

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Luke 2:8-20 - The Shepherd's Song

We look at the shepherds’ worship in Luke 2. Unlike Mary, Zechariah, the angels, or Simeon, we are not told the content of their song, but their response in glorifying and praising God demonstrates the response of those who see their need in light of God’s grace.

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Luke 1:68-79 - Zechariah’s Benediction

We prepare for Christmas in this Advent season by focusing on the songs of joy in Luke. In this message we look at the Benedictus, Zechariah’s song of praise in Luke 1:68-79, whose own silence is broken signaling God’s speaking mercy to His people.

Luke 1:46-55 - Mary's Magnificat

We prepare for Christmas in this Advent season by focusing on the songs of joy in Luke. In this message, we will look at the Magnificat, Mary’s song of praise in Luke 1:46-55, wherein she praises her Savior for God’s rescue of the humble based on His covenant promise.

2 Samuel 24 - Trusting God's Mercy

We conclude our look at the life of David in 2 Samuel 24. God uses David’s senseless census to humble David, causing him to trust God’s provision and pointing us to the need for atonement. David’s purchasing Araunah’s threshing floor sets the stage for the building of the Temple and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.