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We Believe. This is an intentional time to grow in our faith and to grow in relationship with one another across generations. We will explore the Christian creeds and confessions, where they originated, and why they're central to our faith. Special Guest: Nick Carter.

We wrap up our series in Acts as we discuss Acts 28:30-31.

The Loss that Kept on Grieving

We finally come to the end of Acts and Paul has made it to Rome - but he's under house arrest. It seems less glamorous, less glorious than we would expect; a bit unfinished. What does this say to us about the ongoing mission of the church and our part in it? Join us as we look at "The End and the Beginning" from Acts 28:30-31.

Why did Paul go to the Jews first, when he has been so focused on getting to Rome to share with Ceasar? We discuss this in this week's podcast talking about Acts 28:17-28.

Paul finally gets to Rome and once again reaches out to his fellow Jews, showing from the Scriptures how Jesus is the promised Messiah. He goes out of his way to demonstrate love and forbearance. But once again, he gets a mixed reaction. What do we learn from Paul's example for out witness as followers of Jesus? Join us as we look at "The Kingdom" from Acts 28:17-28.

Finding God's Direction in His Faithful Witnesses

What do Paul and Jonah have in common? We discuss this and more as we look at Acts 28:7-16.

Bob Sterner shares Looking Back at God's Leading

At long last, Paul gets to Rome. But it seems a little...anticlimactic? There was a wild ride by sea, a shipwreck, a dangerous landing, and a deadly snake bite. Then God heals people through Paul, and his journey ends with a calm voyage, a friendly meeting with some believers, and a comfortable house arrest. How do we make sense of these sudden changes? What's going on behind the scenes? And how does that speak to what seems like the random nature of our lives and experiences? Join us as we look at "The Gods" from Acts 28:7-16

How do you put trust in God when bad things continue to happen? We discuss that and more on this week's podcast on Acts 28:1-6.

"... with liberty and justice for all" - So ends The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag. On this Independence Day weekend, we face the question of justice from a short a story about a snake coming out of a fire and attaching to Paul's hand. The Maltese islanders in Acts 28:1-6 had a fairly simple view of justice that the gods will bring it about in a timely manner. Suffering and death must be judgment for specific sin or crime. Lack of such hardship is evidence of your goodness. But life isn't that way. Why the righteous suffer and the wicked prosper is a question of the ages, but it has clarity in God's Word. We'll have to stray a bit from our text to get there but it sends us out for answers that only God can satisfactorily address. Join us for "The Island" from Acts 28:1-6.

How do we know God's Promises are True? We will discuss this and more in this week's podcast on Acts 27:39-44.

The journey of Paul as a prisoner to Rome has been fraught with fear and danger as the relentless storm has been tossing them to and fro. We now come to Luke's description of the shipwreck, where all passengers survive by God's grace. This passage reminds us of God's promises and encourages us to lean into trusting our God even when our lives feel dashed to pieces. Join us to hear Pastor Nathan bring God's Word from Acts 27:39-44.

How to split a single story into 3-4 sermons? Tom will discuss how to do this with Claire as they talk about Acts 27:21-38.

Teri Swim shares her story, "An Unexpected Journey"

If you missed last Sunday, please check out Nick Carter's message on the first half of Acts 27. That section left us in despair at verse 20, “all hope of our being saved was at last abandoned.” We continue the same narrative this Sunday as Paul is sailing for Rome in the midst of a horrific Mediterranean storm. The storm continues, but hope is recovered in the awareness of God's presence and promises. Join us as Tom Macy preaches from Acts 27:21-38.

How to get a full sermon out of the "in-between" verses of Acts 27:1-20? We discuss this and more on this week's podcast!

Paul was told by Jesus Himself that he would testify in Rome. But he is a prisoner aboard a ship that he's certain is sailing into disaster. As we begin this final section of our Acts series, we will see how Paul is totally surrendered because he knows who is ultimately in control of the voyage and his circumstance. Join us as Nick Carter will be teaching on Sunday and leading us through Acts 27:1-20. Special Guest: Nick Carter.

Glenn & Ann Deckert share their story, "Taking Our Vocations Overseas"

Dan and Nathan talk about one of the most misused quotes from St. Francisis in this weeks episode.

As Paul concludes his defense before King Agrippa, Festus interrupts Paul to remark that he is out of his mind to claim the things he has! Paul does not back down though, and with boldness makes an invitation to believe. Join us as Pastor Nathan walks us through the conclusion of this section of Acts, as we consider what it means to invite others to accept and believe that the Gospel is true.

Scotty Sphor shares her story, "Life in the Rearview Mirror"

Special guest Tom Waltz sits down with Claire to discuss Acts 26:12-23.

Paul's account of his conversion teaches and illustrates that a foundational change occurs for us when we turn from our wandering in self-directed darkness to the light proclaimed by Christ through his suffering and resurrection. Elder, Tom Waltz will be walking us through Acts 26:12-23. Special Guest: Tom Waltz.

We'll hear the Faith Story of Faith Missions presented by a few members from the GO Team. We also have the privilege to learn from a few of our missionaries: Emily Nussbaum, Steve & Joan Eisinger and Tom & Julie Meiner.

Where do you find hope? We discuss that on this week's podcast on Acts 26:1-11.

Paul gets the chance before an eager audience to explain himself and why he's on trial. But instead of defending himself or his actions, he focuses on defending his hope in the resurrection. Why is that hope so incredible and offensive - in Paul's day and in ours? Join us as we look at "The Defense" from Acts 26:1-11.

What do you put your trust in? Pastor Jeff discusses those questions in this week's podcast focusing on Acts 25:13-27.

We live in a world and a culture that can seem impressive, powerful, and "real" - full of people we want to impress. Jesus and his gospel, in contrast, can seem small, irrelevant, or merely "spiritual." Luke wants us to help us see what this world is really like and what really matters. Join us as we look at "The King" from Acts 25:13-27.

Lots of transitions happening at Faith Church. We discuss them on this week's episode focusing on Acts 1:1-8.

As we seek God's will and direction for Faith Church we're also getting back to our Acts series. Trusting God in changing times for an unknown future is nothing new for God's people - it's a major theme of the book of Acts! Join us as we look at "Trusting God in Transitions" from Acts 1:1-8.

Join us for a special Farewell Sunday as we honor Pastor Joey and the Woestman family, celebrating their 15 years of service, friendship, and ministry to our church community. This heartfelt occasion will give our entire congregation the opportunity to wish the Woestmans well and pray for them as they pursue their next chapter in ministry.

After celebrating the Resurrection, you might wonder, "Now what?" Sometimes we get so caught up trying to understand everything that we miss what's right before us. Luke's Gospel offers a unique story of Jesus appearing to two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Why did Luke include this, and what can it teach us about prioritizing our lives around following Jesus? Join us as Pastor Nathan concludes our Disrupted series, focusing on Jesus as the ultimate unexpected disruption.

Let's celebrate our King Jesus rising from the dead! We love joining in song, worship, prayer, and scripture reading as a church family.

Join us for a solemn Good Friday service, reflecting on Jesus' death and sacrifice.

How do you know if you are producing good fruit? Find out on this week's podcast discussing Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.

Jesus encourages us that there will be a final day of justice and judgment. But evil will continue in this world until then. So how do God's people respond in the meantime? Join us as we look at the parable of "The Wheat and the Weeds" from Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.

How good is God compared to an unjust judge? Find out on this week's episode focusing on Luke 18:1-8.

You've probably prayed for something - maybe even cried out to God for justice - and nothing seemed to happen. Did I not pray enough? Is God not willing to help? Can I trust that He will do what is right? Join us as we look at "The Persistent Widow and the Unjust Judge" in Luke 18:1-8.

Have you really been changed if you are unforgiving? Find out on this week's episode discussing Matthew 18:23-35.

We don't have to look too deeply at ourselves to realize that forgiveness doesn't come naturally. It's not intuitive. When we're wronged, we long to punish the person who wronged us. But Jesus tells us a story about the kingdom of God, a story that opens a door to a new way of living. An open door means an open invitation, to living out with others the forgiveness we've received from God. Join us for “The Unforgiving Servant” from Matthew 18:23-35!

What could be cut from a sermon covering 2 verses? Find out on this week's episode covering Matthew 13:31-32.

It's one of the shortest parables Jesus told, but just like its subject, this parable is packed with the power of growth. "The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed," Jesus said. The kingdom starts out small, but when it grows, it grows into something no one saw coming. Join us for "The Mustard Seed" from Matthew 13:31-32 as once again Jesus disrupts our assumptions about the kingdom of God.

Bees and Natzi's? We discuss these topics and more on this week's podcast covering Luke 10:25-37 of the Good Samaritan.

One of Jesus' most well-known parables is that of the Good Samaritan - so much so, it has even made its way into common vernacular. Jesus tells this parable in response to a leading question of “Who is my neighbor?” Join us as we study Luke 10:25-37 and see how Jesus disrupts and challenges the self-righteousness and presuppositions we have towards others.

Are we like the sower or are we the soil? We answer this question and more on this week's podcast discussing Matthew 13:1-23.

For Lent, we're starting a new series in the parables - curious stories intended to slow us down, make us think, and invite us to change. And in this first parable about the parables, we see that our response to Jesus reveals something important about our hearts. Join us as we look at "The Sower and the Soils" from Matthew 18:1-23.

Start this year's Lenten season with a service of prayer, humility, and the reminder of our frailty and need of a savior.

Was Nero always a bad emporer? Find out on this week's podcast as we discuss Acts 24:22-25:12.

After a two-year delay in his case, and through multiple hearings with the governor, finally there's a light at the end of the tunnel. A new governor comes on the scene...but this guy wants ingratiate himself with the Jewish leadership, and lays plans to offer Paul up as a sacrifice to his political ambitions. What will Paul do? More importantly, how will God show up? Join us for "The Appeal" from Acts 24:22-25:12 and we'll watch as God pulls the levers of power to get Paul on his way to Rome!