Christ Street Fellowship

This week, Pastor Nate  continues our journey through the book of Proverbs by exploring the theme of self-control—a powerful, protective, and essential virtue for godly living.We start by reflecting on Proverbs 25:28, which compares a person without self-control to a city with broken-down walls—vulnerable and defenseless. Without self-control, we open ourselves to temptation, attack, and despair. But by applying the wisdom of Proverbs, we can begin rebuilding those protective walls.We focus on three key areas where self-control matters most:Guarding Our WordsProverbs teaches us to restrain our lips and think before we speak—not everything on our mind needs to be said. Wisdom comes when we acknowledge that we don't know it all and choose our words carefully, asking: Is it True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kind?Practicing PatienceProverbs 16:32 tells us that patience is more powerful than physical strength. We saw this modeled in the lives of Jackie Robinson, MLK Jr., and Joseph, who all overcame injustice through patient endurance. We, too, must fix our eyes on the reward, trusting God's timing.Delaying GratificationFrom time and money to food and technology, Proverbs urges us to store up wisely and avoid overindulgence. Lack of self-control in these areas leads to regret, unpreparedness, and bondage. Small, daily decisions in stewardship and restraint lead to long-term peace and freedom.Lastly, we look at self-control as a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23). This isn't just about willpower or Stoic philosophy. True self-control comes from walking with the Spirit, surrendering our fleshly desires to God, and letting His power work in us. It's not behavior modification—it's spiritual transformation.

In today's episode, Pastor Nate dives into what the Book of Proverbs has to say about happiness. Spoiler alert: it's not about chasing feelings — it's about living wisely while pursuing Christ. Proverbs shows us that true happiness comes from a life rooted in wisdom, righteousness, and trust in God.We explore verses like Proverbs 3:13 — “Happy is the one who finds wisdom and who gets understanding” which remind us that happiness isn't found in quick fixes or external success, but in the choices we make daily to meditate on God's Word and live in humility, and generosity.We finish up with a picture given to us in Psalm 1 by King David  about a person who finds his/her happiness in pursuing God. That person is like a tree planted by the rivers of water! Tune in for practical takeaways and spiritual encouragement as we unpack biblical wisdom for a happy life.

In this episode, Pastor Gary kicks off our summer teaching series from the book of Proverbs titled "Get Smart!" Each sermon will focus on a different area of our life addressed by Proverbs. This first teaching gives an overview of the book and explores the subject of Wisdom: What is it, Why is it important, and How do we get it? 

In this episode, Pastor Nate finishes up the teaching series on the book of Ephesians. In his sermon, he covers from Ephesians 5:21 through the end of chapter 6. He focuses on the importance of the church submitting to each other in order to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Then, Pastor Nate takes each of the pieces of armor mentioned by Paul and how those look practically in our life. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate teaches on chapter 5 from the book of Ephesians. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate continues the teaching series of the book of Ephesians with a look at chapter 4. Paul mentions that we who are in Christ are called to a calling and that we should walk worthy of that calling. Pastor Nate takes a look at what it means to be called, how God defines our calling, and it looks like to walk worthy of our calling. 

In this episode, Pastor Gary teaches on the third chapter of Ephesians at Christ Street Fellowship. It is in this chapter that Paul the Apostle speaks of his commission to preach and teach about a mystery that was not known in ages past but that was now being revealed to Paul and the other Apostles. Pastor Gary talks about the nature of this mystery and how it has such significance in our lives today. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate continues the teaching series from the book of Ephesians at Christ Street Fellowship. In Chapter 2, the Holy Spirit teaches us an important truth: we were all dead in our trespasses, but are now made alive in Christ by the grace of God. Paul makes it clear that it is by grace we have been saved, and it is a gift from God so that no one can brag or boast. Chapter 2 also discusses the importance of being one in Christ. Both Jews and Gentiles are now citizens together in the kingdom of God. We are one family, one body, and one temple of the Spirit of God in Jesus Christ. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate begins a 6 week series on the book of the Ephesians. Chapter one focuses on blessedness of God the Father and the his blessings for those who are in Christ, His Beloved. Paul's prays in the last 9 verses that the church would understand the truth of those blessings by God opening the eyes of their heart. Indeed Lord, open the eyes of our heart! 

In this episode, Pastor Nate and Pastor Gary teach part 3 of the Chosen sermon series during the Easter Sunday service at Christ Street. This teaching focuses on God turning grieving to rejoicing, based on Jesus's words during the last supper in John 16:20, "Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy."

In this teaching, Pastor Nate continues with part 2 of our 3-part Easter series, "The Chosen: The Last Supper." This sermon starts with Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem with the crowds shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" Pastor Nate discusses the kind of king Israel was expecting, dating all the way back to the time of Samuel the judge and prophet. He then describes how every earthly king will eventually fail, no matter who it is. There is only one King who can truly save and bring everlasting peace: Jesus the Messiah! The question is: What kind of king are we expecting Jesus to be in our life? 

In this teaching, the first of a three part series, pastor Nate looks at the last supper and the statement made by Jesus that one of his own disciples would betray him. One of the things we know about Judas is that he was a thief who, as treasurer, would help himself to the money that was meant for the ministry of Jesus and his disciples. Through that behavior, we see that Judas had a hunger for the bread of this world as opposed to the Bread of Life. Listen in as we explore the concept of Jesus as the Bread of Life and how through him alone do we find true food and drink that leads to everlasting life. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp finishes the "What Jesus Taught About" series with a look at Jesus's words concerning the kingdom of God. In it, he describes the mystery of the kingdom that was revealed by Jesus through parables, like those found in Matthew chapter 13.  

In this episode, Pastor Gary Beasley continues the Christ Street Fellowship teaching series, "What Jesus Taught About" In his sermon, Pastor Gary discusses the topic of heaven and hell from the perspective given by Jesus himself. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp continues the "What Jesus Taught About Series" at Christ Street Fellowship, focusing on what Jesus taught about salvation.  

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp teaches on "What Jesus Taught About Sin." Jesus taught that sin is deeply rooted in our heart and has destructive consequences for our life and our world. However, he taught that He is the answer to the problem of sin!

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp starts a new series titled, "What Jesus Taught About." This teaching series will last 5 weeks and focus on the words of Jesus while he was physically on the earth. Today's teaching was on "What Jesus Taught About Himself" and discusses the 7 metaphorical "I am" statements from the Gospel of John.

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp presents the final teaching of the "Let's Be the Church" series with a focus on the importance of being family as Christ's church. 

In this episode, Pastor Gary Beasley continues the "Let's Be the Church" teaching series with a sermon on "Be Servants." As followers of Christ, we are all called to serve God and we do this by serving others, following the example of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp continues the "Let's Be the Church" series with a teaching on "Be Generous." We are all called as followers of Jesus Christ to be the light of the world. Let us be that light and live in such a way that brings glory to our God and Father. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp tells the story of his family's time as missionaries in Juarez, Mexico and the call that God has placed on His people to be a light to all nations. 

In this episode, Pastor Gary Beasley continues the teaching series "Let's Be the Church" by focusing on our call to be witnesses of Christ in this world. Listen in as he shines a unique and fun light on evangelism by using an analogy based on baseball! 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp finishes up the first topic of the teaching series "Let's Be the Church" with a talk on "Be People of Prayer, part 3." As we pursue Christ through prayer, there are various types of prayer that we can offer up to the Lord. Some of the types of prayer include: praise, waiting on God, confession, Scripture Praying, watching, intercession, petition, thanksgiving, singing, meditation, and listening!

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp continues the teaching series, "Let's Be The Church" with the second part of "Be People of Prayer." This sermon dives into  segments 4-7 of the prayer wheel developed by Dick Eastman in his book "The Hour That Changes the World." The four types of prayer discussed in this teaching are: Scripture Praying, Watching, Intercession, and Petition. 

In this episode, Pastor Gary Beasley begins the new year at Christ Street Fellowship with a teaching series titled "Let's Be the Church." This is a 9-week series, with the first three weeks focused on "Be People of Prayer." The first three sermons are based on the book "The Hour that Changes the World" by Dick Eastman, which outlines a scriptural plan for prayer in 12, 5 minute segments: Praise, Waiting, Confession, Scripture Praying, Watching, Intercession, Petition, Thanksgiving, Song, Meditation, Listening, and Praise. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp gives the final teaching in the Advent series: "The Cast of Christmas" with a focus on the Magi. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp teaches on the next members of the Cast of Christmas: the shepherds. He speaks on how God's choice for both the place and the people to receive His great announcement concerning the Messiah can bring us joy this Christmas season!

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp continues the Advent series "The Cast of Christmas" with a look at the angels and the peace they proclaimed to the shepherds. 

In this episode, Pastor Jay Earl Krebs from Good Shepherd Bible Church introduces our 4 week Advent series at Christ Street titled "The Cast of Christmas." This teaching focuses on the hope given through the words of the prophets concerning the coming of the Messiah. 

In this episode, Pastor Gary Beasley finishes up the fall spiritual growth campaign series "Faith Is" with a teaching from Hebrews 12:5-11. He explores the importance of God's discipline in our relationship with him as Father/child. He also discusses the difference between God's discipline and the other possible reasons we suffer in this life. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp continues the 9-week "Faith Is" series with a teaching from Hebrews 12:1-4. This is the second to last sermon in the series. He explores the importance of stewarding our faith well and how faith enables us to run the race that God has marked out for us. 

In this episode, Pastor Gary Beasley continues the "Faith Is" fall spiritual growth campaign series at Christ Street Fellowship with a teaching from Hebrews 11:30-40. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp gives the 6th teaching in the "Faith Is" fall series. It focuses on Hebrews 11:27-29 and the life of Moses and the Israelites as they escape from slavery in Egypt to freedom in a new land.  Through their life, we see that faith is not fearing man, not disobeying God, and not stopping when the way seems impossible. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp continues the "Faith Is" teaching  series with a focus on Hebrews 11:22-27 and the lives of Joseph, Moses's parents, and Moses. Through their lives we learn that faith is speaking about the promises of God to others, seeing the truth through our spiritual eyesight, and refusing the fleeting pleasures of sin. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp teaches from Hebrews 11:17-21 on faith as seen in the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Through their example, we see that faith is trusting God even when His commands seem unreasonable, speaking blessing over those we know and love, and worshiping God because we see him for who he is. This is the 4th sermon the 9 week series, "Faith Is" at Christ Street Fellowship. 

In this episode, Pastor Gary Beasley continues the "Faith Is" series with a look at Hebrews 11:8-16 and the life of Abraham and Sarah. Pastor Gary points out that even when we don't know the What, Where, When, Why, and How in life, we can know the Who, and that is all we need to act in faith. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp continues the fall spiritual growth campaign, "Faith Is,"  at Christ Street Fellowship with a look at Hebrews 11:4-7. He teaches on the first 3 people mentioned in Hebrews 11 described as having faith: Abel, Enoch, and Noah.

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp kicks off the fall spiritual growth campaign at Christ Street Fellowship with a series titled "Faith Is." This teaching series, which is 9 weeks, is based out of Hebrews chapter 11.  In this first teaching, Pastor Nate focuses on the first 3 verses of Hebrews 11.

In this episode, Pastor Gus Gill continues the Transformed series with a teaching on the spiritual discipline of Serving! 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp continues the "Transformed" series with a teaching on "sharing" focusing on 2nd Corinthians 8. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp continues the "Transformed" series with a focus on the spiritual discipline of simplicity!  

In this episode, Pastor Gary Beasley continues our 5-week "Transformed" series with a teaching on the spiritual disciple of slowing down. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate introduces a new teachings series titled "Transformed" based on Romans 12:1-2 and John Ortberg's book, The Life You've Always Wanted. This series will last 5 weeks and will focus on various spiritual disciplines that can help us in our journey to be transformed into the likeness of Jesus Christ. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp finishes up the "Small Books, Big Message" series with a teaching from Philemon. The focus of this week's teaching is learning to forgive and seek reconciliation in the relationships that have suffered some type of hurt in our life. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp continues the Small Books, Big Message series with a teaching from Malachi 4. The focus of this chapter is the day of the Lord, which is coming soon. Are we ready for that day? 

In this episode, Pastor Gary Beasley continues our summer teaching series "Small Books, Big Message" with Malachi 3. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp continues the summer teaching series at Christ Street Fellowship, "Small Books, Big Message" with Malachi chapter 2:10-3:5. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp continues the summer teaching series, "Small Books, Big Message" with the book of Malachi. This sermon covers Malachi 1:1-2:9 and focuses on God's people honoring Him as Father.

This is a recording from our combined worship service with Good Shepherd Bible Church! In this sermon, Pastor Nate Schrimp and Pastor Jay Earl Krebs teach on the power of freedom and unity when experienced together through God's Spirit. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp finishes up the book of 2nd Peter with a teaching from chapter 3. Chapter 3 focuses on developing wholesome thinking in the believer by reminding us that Jesus is indeed going to return to this earth. In light of that truth, Peter asks the question, "What kind of lives ought you live?" Listen in as Pastor Nate explores that question and other concepts presented by the Holy Spirit in this chapter. 

In this episode, Pastor Nate Schrimp continues the Christ Street Fellowship summer teaching series: Small Books, Big Message with a sermon on 2nd Peter Chapter 2. He discusses false teachers, God's judgment on those teachers, and how to determine whether teachers are good or false.