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April 12th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald In January 2003, a young man named Terry Drier was in the water twenty hours after his boat had capsized. He gave a valiant effort at survival, although he later confessed he felt certain that he was going to die. After a long while, a helicopter located him and sent word to a ship on its way to the Persian Gulf. The name of the ship was the USS Comforter. This vessel was on its way to do battle and paused to deliver one man. They went out of their way to save one man, and there was a doctor on board who nursed him back to health. Some of you may feel as though you are treading water, and you are not sure how much longer you can hang in there. This weekend, as we turn our attention to Psalm 40, we are reminded of our Deliverer who is always hovering nearby. The God of all comfort will make sure that the comfort we need comes our way. In Christ, Pastor Chad
April 5th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald Imagine a young student in graduate school. He knows Christ and is seeking to follow Christ and honor him in a secular, humanistic, educational environment. While he remains faithful to the Word and the gospel, he is overlooked while the accolades and recognitions go to the one who denies the gospel, God, and the Word. That is tough, but that is often the Christian life. We walk with God in faithfulness, and we sow to the Spirit and often our acts of righteousness are not immediately rewarded. On the other hand, the acts of unrighteousness and sin often face no immediate judgment. More simply, the faithful seem to suffer and the immoral and wicked seem to prosper. It is a dilemma for the believer that we all face. David faced it. He had been anointed by God. God had promised that he would be king. He walked in faithfulness, and life often got more difficult. King Saul walked in unfaithfulness, was disobedient to God, and even consulted witches, and it often appeared as though God never even noticed. Is that frustrating? When you walk with God in faithfulness, and there are no immediate rewards or recompense, and the wicked and immoral flourish, how do we respond? How do we move forward and avoid anger and bitterness? This weekend we will learn from one who had been there and was inspired by God to write Psalm 37. How do the righteous respond to the prosperity of the wicked? I pray that you will join us this Palm Sunday weekend as we worship our Savior in song and the study of His Word. In Christ, Pastor Chad
March 29th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald Imagine a young student in graduate school. He knows Christ and is seeking to follow Christ and honor him in a secular, humanistic, educational environment. While he remains faithful to the Word and the gospel, he is overlooked while the accolades and recognitions go to the one who denies the gospel, God, and the Word. That is tough, but that is often the Christian life. We walk with God in faithfulness, and we sow to the Spirit and often our acts of righteousness are not immediately rewarded. On the other hand, the acts of unrighteousness and sin often face no immediate judgment. More simply, the faithful seem to suffer and the immoral and wicked seem to prosper. It is a dilemma for the believer that we all face. David faced it. He had been anointed by God. God had promised that he would be king. He walked in faithfulness, and life often got more difficult. King Saul walked in unfaithfulness, was disobedient to God, and even consulted witches, and it often appeared as though God never even noticed. Is that frustrating? When you walk with God in faithfulness, and there are no immediate rewards or recompense, and the wicked and immoral flourish, how do we respond? How do we move forward and avoid anger and bitterness? This weekend we will learn from one who had been there and was inspired by God to write Psalm 37. How do the righteous respond to the prosperity of the wicked? I pray that you will join us this Palm Sunday weekend as we worship our Savior in song and the study of His Word. In Christ, Pastor Chad
March 22nd, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald One day a man rushed into his home and with a panicked look on his face declared to his wife, “We are in trouble!” She said, “What is it?” He responded, “The car.” She replied, “What is wrong with the car?” He answered, “Water. There is water in the carburetor, and it won’t run.” The wife, knowing her husband did not have a mechanical bone in his body replied, “How in the world do you know that there is water in the carburetor?” The husband, hanging his head in shame said, “The car is in the swimming pool so there must be water in the carburetor.” Obviously, the man’s problem was much bigger than what he stated. Water in the carburetor was just the tip of the iceberg. The fact of the matter is, we are more messed up than we are often willing to admit. We may only admit to some water in the carburetor when our whole life is in the pool. The first half of Psalm 36 gives us a clear presentation of the estate of man. We are guilty and we are without excuse. We may be able to dress up our lives and talk a good game, but we are all guilty. We all stand condemned before God. We all stand in absolute need of Jesus. The ground at the foot of the cross is level. The second half of the psalm gives us reason for hope. Not in ourselves but in the lovingkindness and faithfulness of God. I pray that you will make plans today to join us for worship. Church is not a hotel for saints. It is a hospital for sinners. So, whether you just have some water in the carburetor or your life is in the pool, I will pray that you will join us as we turn our attention to the great physician, King Jesus.
March 22nd, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald One day a man rushed into his home and with a panicked look on his face declared to his wife, “We are in trouble!” She said, “What is it?” He responded, “The car.” She replied, “What is wrong with the car?” He answered, “Water. There is water in the carburetor, and it won’t run.” The wife, knowing her husband did not have a mechanical bone in his body replied, “How in the world do you know that there is water in the carburetor?” The husband, hanging his head in shame said, “The car is in the swimming pool so there must be water in the carburetor.” Obviously, the man’s problem was much bigger than what he stated. Water in the carburetor was just the tip of the iceberg. The fact of the matter is, we are more messed up than we are often willing to admit. We may only admit to some water in the carburetor when our whole life is in the pool. The first half of Psalm 36 gives us a clear presentation of the estate of man. We are guilty and we are without excuse. We may be able to dress up our lives and talk a good game, but we are all guilty. We all stand condemned before God. We all stand in absolute need of Jesus. The ground at the foot of the cross is level. The second half of the psalm gives us reason for hope. Not in ourselves but in the lovingkindness and faithfulness of God. I pray that you will make plans today to join us for worship. Church is not a hotel for saints. It is a hospital for sinners. So, whether you just have some water in the carburetor or your life is in the pool, I will pray that you will join us as we turn our attention to the great physician, King Jesus.
March 15th, 2026 Pastor Jim Fruth This week in Psalm 27, David comes “face-to-face” with his fear, but he isn’t paralyzed by it. Instead, he turns his attention to “One Thing.” Fear is a real emotion that is produced in the flesh when we face trouble, enemies, or even when we listen to anything contrary to God’s Truth. David’s earnest prayer is an example for us to follow as we face down our own enemies. Psalm 27 is a well-known passage that has much to say about our fearless trust in God! Make plans now to attend one of our services this weekend.
March 15th, 2026 Pastor Jim Fruth This week in Psalm 27, David comes “face-to-face” with his fear, but he isn’t paralyzed by it. Instead, he turns his attention to “One Thing.” Fear is a real emotion that is produced in the flesh when we face trouble, enemies, or even when we listen to anything contrary to God’s Truth. David’s earnest prayer is an example for us to follow as we face down our own enemies. Psalm 27 is a well-known passage that has much to say about our fearless trust in God! Make plans now to attend one of our services this weekend.
March 8th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1). There’s something powerful about hearing this message from someone who has just walked through the valley and seen the Shepherd’s care firsthand. Pastor Chad was scheduled to preach Psalm 23 this weekend, and in God’s sovereignty, the timing could not be more meaningful. The Lord knew exactly what this journey would hold before he and Faith ever stepped on the plane. Don’t miss Psalm 23 this weekend.
March 8th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1). There’s something powerful about hearing this message from someone who has just walked through the valley and seen the Shepherd’s care firsthand. Pastor Chad was scheduled to preach Psalm 23 this weekend, and in God’s sovereignty, the timing could not be more meaningful. The Lord knew exactly what this journey would hold before he and Faith ever stepped on the plane. Don’t miss Psalm 23 this weekend.
March 1st, 2026 Pastor Kent Hackathorn The creator God is a god who can be known. God has revealed who He is through his Holy Word. God is a god of relationships and desires to have restored, growing, personal relationship with you! The question is: will you seek to know God through His Word? Will God’s Word be the great joy and love of your Life? Come join us this week and take a journey of discovering the redeeming qualities of the Word of God. You will not be disappointed.
March 1st, 2026 Pastor Kent Hackathorn The creator God is a god who can be known. God has revealed who He is through his Holy Word. God is a god of relationships and desires to have restored, growing, personal relationship with you! The question is: will you seek to know God through His Word? Will God’s Word be the great joy and love of your Life? Come join us this week and take a journey of discovering the redeeming qualities of the Word of God. You will not be disappointed.
February 22nd, 2026 Pastor Bill Shiflett God’s glory is on full display in creation. How do we daily respond to His glory in Worship? How does the glory we observe lead to a Gospel conversation? David beautifully describes the way God constantly shows His majesty as we observe the heavens and the world around us. If we are not careful, we miss the glory of God that surrounds us. The world will say “stop and smell the roses.” God’s word challenges us to see the creation and give honor to the Creator of all things. Join us this weekend.
February 22nd, 2026 Pastor Bill Shiflett God’s glory is on full display in creation. How do we daily respond to His glory in Worship? How does the glory we observe lead to a Gospel conversation? David beautifully describes the way God constantly shows His majesty as we observe the heavens and the world around us. If we are not careful, we miss the glory of God that surrounds us. The world will say “stop and smell the roses.” God’s word challenges us to see the creation and give honor to the Creator of all things. Join us this weekend.
February 15th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald The first chapter of Jonah is one of my favorite passages. Interwoven into the story of Jonah’s fleeing from God’s call is the story of a group of sailors who have an unexpected encounter with God that radically alters their lives. Because of Jonah, they face a storm. At first, they pray to their gods and try everything in their own wisdom and power to get themselves out of this horrible situation. Nothing works. Everything they have relied on in the past; their gods, and their own wisdom and power won’t fix this problem. When they finally confront Jonah, who fears the Lord God of heaven, they become extremely frightened. Deep inside these men, just like us, is a knowledge of God that God has placed there. In our sin and disobedience, we suppress that truth, but it is always there. When we are confronted with storms, the truth often finds its way to the surface. We are confronted with the knowledge of God. What those sailors do next is amazing. They pray to God. They ask for forgiveness and then carry out the judgment of God on Jonah as Jonah had directed them. The storm quits raging. They make it to shore, offer sacrifices to God, and make vows. These men who set out that morning on a routine voyage ended up facing a storm that caused them to run to God, have a personal encounter with Him, and their lives and eternity were changed. Where do you turn when you encounter the storms of life? What idols do you look to? Do you rely upon your own wisdom and strength? When those fail, where do you turn? Do you have an unshakable foundation in your life that carries you through the storms? David had an unshakable foundation in the Lord. The Lord was his good, his delight, his counsel, his refuge, his inheritance, and his eternal joy and hope. This foundation provided him the strength to navigate the storms and even give him confident hope in the face of death. I pray that you will join us as we walk through Psalm 16. It is going to be another great weekend with God’s people. I hope to see you at church! In Christ, Pastor Chad
February 15th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald The first chapter of Jonah is one of my favorite passages. Interwoven into the story of Jonah’s fleeing from God’s call is the story of a group of sailors who have an unexpected encounter with God that radically alters their lives. Because of Jonah, they face a storm. At first, they pray to their gods and try everything in their own wisdom and power to get themselves out of this horrible situation. Nothing works. Everything they have relied on in the past; their gods, and their own wisdom and power won’t fix this problem. When they finally confront Jonah, who fears the Lord God of heaven, they become extremely frightened. Deep inside these men, just like us, is a knowledge of God that God has placed there. In our sin and disobedience, we suppress that truth, but it is always there. When we are confronted with storms, the truth often finds its way to the surface. We are confronted with the knowledge of God. What those sailors do next is amazing. They pray to God. They ask for forgiveness and then carry out the judgment of God on Jonah as Jonah had directed them. The storm quits raging. They make it to shore, offer sacrifices to God, and make vows. These men who set out that morning on a routine voyage ended up facing a storm that caused them to run to God, have a personal encounter with Him, and their lives and eternity were changed. Where do you turn when you encounter the storms of life? What idols do you look to? Do you rely upon your own wisdom and strength? When those fail, where do you turn? Do you have an unshakable foundation in your life that carries you through the storms? David had an unshakable foundation in the Lord. The Lord was his good, his delight, his counsel, his refuge, his inheritance, and his eternal joy and hope. This foundation provided him the strength to navigate the storms and even give him confident hope in the face of death. I pray that you will join us as we walk through Psalm 16. It is going to be another great weekend with God’s people. I hope to see you at church! In Christ, Pastor Chad
February 8th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald The deepest desire of every human heart is to know that someone cares for them. Is there anyone out there that really cares about me? As we turn our attention this weekend to Psalm 8, you can almost imagine David as a young shepherd staring into the night sky. He sees the vastness of God’s creation displayed in the heavens. He considers the majesty of the God who has created all that he sees and is overwhelmed that this same God would care for him. Not just care for him, but love him, know him, and be concerned with his life and activity. The stability of David’s life was rooted in the knowledge that God loved him. Now, more than ever, we need this same stability. In a world where we face all kinds of intellectual and atheistic pressures, we can stand firm because we know that our heavenly Father cares for us. I pray that you will join us this weekend as we worship in song, in the study of God’s Word, and in the observance of the Lord’s Supper. In Christ, Pastor Chad
February 8th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald The deepest desire of every human heart is to know that someone cares for them. Is there anyone out there that really cares about me? As we turn our attention this weekend to Psalm 8, you can almost imagine David as a young shepherd staring into the night sky. He sees the vastness of God’s creation displayed in the heavens. He considers the majesty of the God who has created all that he sees and is overwhelmed that this same God would care for him. Not just care for him, but love him, know him, and be concerned with his life and activity. The stability of David’s life was rooted in the knowledge that God loved him. Now, more than ever, we need this same stability. In a world where we face all kinds of intellectual and atheistic pressures, we can stand firm because we know that our heavenly Father cares for us. I pray that you will join us this weekend as we worship in song, in the study of God’s Word, and in the observance of the Lord’s Supper. In Christ, Pastor Chad
January 25th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald This weekend, we’re going to dive into one of the most incredible portions of Scripture: Psalm 1. The search for the secrets to life, success, and fulfillment goes back to creation. If people only knew they could find true fulfillment by simply opening their Bibles, devoting their lives to Jesus, and faithfully meditating in God’s Word, everything would change. As we begin our study into the Psalms, God reveals in this first chapter how to attain a life filled with God’s promises, protection, and blessing. It all begins by committing our lives to studying the truth and depth of His Holy Word, the Bible. I look forward to having you worship with us this weekend in person or online. It’s going to be a sweet time in the study of God’s Word together. In Christ, Pastor Chad
January 25th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald This weekend, we’re going to dive into one of the most incredible portions of Scripture: Psalm 1. The search for the secrets to life, success, and fulfillment goes back to creation. If people only knew they could find true fulfillment by simply opening their Bibles, devoting their lives to Jesus, and faithfully meditating in God’s Word, everything would change. As we begin our study into the Psalms, God reveals in this first chapter how to attain a life filled with God’s promises, protection, and blessing. It all begins by committing our lives to studying the truth and depth of His Holy Word, the Bible. I look forward to having you worship with us this weekend in person or online. It’s going to be a sweet time in the study of God’s Word together. In Christ, Pastor Chad
January 11th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald Christianity is not simply the accumulation of knowledge. It is the transformation of our lives into the image of Christ and then transferring what we have come to know and experience to others. It is the passion of Christ because it is the passion of the Father. It should be our passion. It is our mission. The work of Christ and the gospel is not left to the trained professionals. It is something that God has called us to do. It is helping men and women realize both their full potential and great joy in serving the Lord. It is not sitting in the stands. It is getting into the game. At the beginning of each year we take time to remember and refocus ourselves on the mission given to us by Christ. Just like any organization, the church is prone to mission drift. I pray that you will join us this weekend as we refocus and recalibrate our lives upon the Great Commission. In Christ, Pastor Chad
January 11th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald Christianity is not simply the accumulation of knowledge. It is the transformation of our lives into the image of Christ and then transferring what we have come to know and experience to others. It is the passion of Christ because it is the passion of the Father. It should be our passion. It is our mission. The work of Christ and the gospel is not left to the trained professionals. It is something that God has called us to do. It is helping men and women realize both their full potential and great joy in serving the Lord. It is not sitting in the stands. It is getting into the game. At the beginning of each year we take time to remember and refocus ourselves on the mission given to us by Christ. Just like any organization, the church is prone to mission drift. I pray that you will join us this weekend as we refocus and recalibrate our lives upon the Great Commission. In Christ, Pastor Chad
January 4th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald Within discipleship settings, I have found that Christians are willing to talk about a wide variety of subjects. What is seldom discussed, however, is the blessing that is promised to those who have a gospel view of the use of their money. On that subject, there is normally silence. They say that it is the sign that a person has truly been converted when they begin to give away their money. It was certainly the sign that Christ gave for the changed heart of Zacchaeus. I believe it is no less true today. What lies behind such a change in our heart? What is it about the gospel that releases us from a bondage to money and to find contentment in Him? And more than this, what are the principles for viewing our money in a gospel way? Are there any laws or specific commands? We will dive into this incredibly significant area of life this weekend in our worship services. I pray you will make plans to join us. I promise that there will be no high-pressure tactics or manipulative efforts to coerce you into giving. My prayer is simply that God would work in all our hearts as we seek to view the resources that God has given us through the lens of His truth and the gospel. Let’s start the year off with a fresh commitment to attending church. As a fellow pastor, Dean Inserra, is well-known for saying, “The local church is the best thing going today!” I’ll see you this weekend. In Christ, Pastor Chad
January 4th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald Within discipleship settings, I have found that Christians are willing to talk about a wide variety of subjects. What is seldom discussed, however, is the blessing that is promised to those who have a gospel view of the use of their money. On that subject, there is normally silence. They say that it is the sign that a person has truly been converted when they begin to give away their money. It was certainly the sign that Christ gave for the changed heart of Zacchaeus. I believe it is no less true today. What lies behind such a change in our heart? What is it about the gospel that releases us from a bondage to money and to find contentment in Him? And more than this, what are the principles for viewing our money in a gospel way? Are there any laws or specific commands? We will dive into this incredibly significant area of life this weekend in our worship services. I pray you will make plans to join us. I promise that there will be no high-pressure tactics or manipulative efforts to coerce you into giving. My prayer is simply that God would work in all our hearts as we seek to view the resources that God has given us through the lens of His truth and the gospel. Let’s start the year off with a fresh commitment to attending church. As a fellow pastor, Dean Inserra, is well-known for saying, “The local church is the best thing going today!” I’ll see you this weekend. In Christ, Pastor Chad
What is the appropriate response to Christmas? At its heart, Christmas is the grace of God appearing in flesh to die and defeat death for us so that we might have salvation through faith. What is the application of such a divine truth that has penetrated our hearts? The appropriate response is faith. But what exactly does that look like in our everyday lives? I hope you will make plans today to join us for one of our many worship opportunities this weekend. In Christ, Pastor Chad
What is the appropriate response to Christmas? At its heart, Christmas is the grace of God appearing in flesh to die and defeat death for us so that we might have salvation through faith. What is the application of such a divine truth that has penetrated our hearts? The appropriate response is faith. But what exactly does that look like in our everyday lives? I hope you will make plans today to join us for one of our many worship opportunities this weekend. In Christ, Pastor Chad
Man can live about 40 days without food, about three days without water, and about eight minutes without air, but man cannot live a second without hope. Our world is filled with hopelessness. It burdens my heart to think about how many people walk through the doors of LBC each week in a state of hopelessness. A business executive who has let the pursuit of worldly success ruin her life and lead her down a path of destruction. A father who has lost his job and feels embarrassed and humiliated. A man or woman who has received a devastating health diagnosis. My prayer is that as they arrive here at LBC, they would begin to find hope. Not a hope that is found in a program or even a payment but a hope that is found in the person of Jesus Christ. Biblical hope comes from a divine intervention. God Himself entering into time and space and history to save us from our dark and sinful condition. Isaiah 9 reminds us of that hope. Isaiah 9 is Isaiah’s way of saying, “Keep your fork!” The story isn’t over. The best is yet to come. Hope is on the way! I pray you will make plans today to join us for worship this weekend as we examine the hope of Christmas in a prophecy made 700 years in advance of Christ’s birth. “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6 In Christ, Pastor Chad
Man can live about 40 days without food, about three days without water, and about eight minutes without air, but man cannot live a second without hope. Our world is filled with hopelessness. It burdens my heart to think about how many people walk through the doors of LBC each week in a state of hopelessness. A business executive who has let the pursuit of worldly success ruin her life and lead her down a path of destruction. A father who has lost his job and feels embarrassed and humiliated. A man or woman who has received a devastating health diagnosis. My prayer is that as they arrive here at LBC, they would begin to find hope. Not a hope that is found in a program or even a payment but a hope that is found in the person of Jesus Christ. Biblical hope comes from a divine intervention. God Himself entering into time and space and history to save us from our dark and sinful condition. Isaiah 9 reminds us of that hope. Isaiah 9 is Isaiah’s way of saying, “Keep your fork!” The story isn’t over. The best is yet to come. Hope is on the way! I pray you will make plans today to join us for worship this weekend as we examine the hope of Christmas in a prophecy made 700 years in advance of Christ’s birth. “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6 In Christ, Pastor Chad
In its fourth line, the Apostles’ Creed states an essential truth, “I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary.” Amid early church heresy and false teachings, the authors of this creed determined this truth to be essential and fundamental to our faith. Why? This week we will spend some time affirming and examining the essential nature of the virgin birth of Christ by looking to an Old Testament prophecy about Christ. We will also examine the fulfillment of this prophecy in Matthew’s gospel. We also have some special guests with us this weekend. One of our longtime missionary partners will be with us as we will have the opportunity to present them with a special gift. It is going to be a special weekend of worship. Make plans today to join us! In Christ, Pastor Chad
In its fourth line, the Apostles’ Creed states an essential truth, “I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary.” Amid early church heresy and false teachings, the authors of this creed determined this truth to be essential and fundamental to our faith. Why? This week we will spend some time affirming and examining the essential nature of the virgin birth of Christ by looking to an Old Testament prophecy about Christ. We will also examine the fulfillment of this prophecy in Matthew’s gospel. We also have some special guests with us this weekend. One of our longtime missionary partners will be with us as we will have the opportunity to present them with a special gift. It is going to be a special weekend of worship. Make plans today to join us! In Christ, Pastor Chad
Over the past several weeks, we have been looking at the promises and prophesies of the coming Christ. We have seen the promise made to Adam and Eve, Abraham, Judah, and David. This week we look at Psalm 2. Psalm 2 is a coronation psalm. It speaks of the coronation of a King, a descendant of David who rules from Jerusalem. It is apparent however, that no earthly king can fulfill the words of this Psalm. Whoever this King is, He is greater than David and Solomon. The words of this psalm are incredibly practical and relevant for our day. They describe our world and remind us of the security that we find in God’s Messiah. I pray that you will join us. It is going to be a very special weekend. Saturday we have performances of Kansas City Christmas at 1 and 5 pm. The 5 pm service will replace our normal Saturday night service. We will have another performance Sunday night at 5 pm. I pray that you will join us for worship as we look to the King of kings and Lord of all lords and invite men and women to know the peace, joy, and forgiveness that only He can bring. In Christ, Pastor Chad
Over the past several weeks, we have been looking at the promises and prophesies of the coming Christ. We have seen the promise made to Adam and Eve, Abraham, Judah, and David. This week we look at Psalm 2. Psalm 2 is a coronation psalm. It speaks of the coronation of a King, a descendant of David who rules from Jerusalem. It is apparent however, that no earthly king can fulfill the words of this Psalm. Whoever this King is, He is greater than David and Solomon. The words of this psalm are incredibly practical and relevant for our day. They describe our world and remind us of the security that we find in God’s Messiah. I pray that you will join us. It is going to be a very special weekend. Saturday we have performances of Kansas City Christmas at 1 and 5 pm. The 5 pm service will replace our normal Saturday night service. We will have another performance Sunday night at 5 pm. I pray that you will join us for worship as we look to the King of kings and Lord of all lords and invite men and women to know the peace, joy, and forgiveness that only He can bring. In Christ, Pastor Chad
God is great! Those words are easy to say when the skies are blue, and things are going our way. But what happens when the skies are dark and the circumstances are less than ideal? It is easy to find ourselves in situations that can cause us to question the goodness and greatness of God. In 1 Peter 1, Peter is writing to a group of people who were experiencing extreme trials. They had trusted in Christ, and life got worse. They were facing immense persecution. Yet, as Peter begins his letter, he states, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!” In other words, God is great! That’s a bold statement considering the circumstances they were facing. In fact, you can imagine how those words might have fallen on deaf ears. What Paul puts forward, however, is what undergirds our ability to say, “God is great,” no matter the circumstances. On this Thanksgiving weekend, I pray that you will join us as we praise and celebrate the greatness of our God. He is the God who has accomplished salvation for us and fills us with a heart of gratitude in Christ that overwhelms even the darkest circumstances of life. Make the decision today to worship with us this weekend as we celebrate the greatness of God. In Christ, Pastor Chad
God is great! Those words are easy to say when the skies are blue, and things are going our way. But what happens when the skies are dark and the circumstances are less than ideal? It is easy to find ourselves in situations that can cause us to question the goodness and greatness of God. In 1 Peter 1, Peter is writing to a group of people who were experiencing extreme trials. They had trusted in Christ, and life got worse. They were facing immense persecution. Yet, as Peter begins his letter, he states, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!” In other words, God is great! That’s a bold statement considering the circumstances they were facing. In fact, you can imagine how those words might have fallen on deaf ears. What Paul puts forward, however, is what undergirds our ability to say, “God is great,” no matter the circumstances. On this Thanksgiving weekend, I pray that you will join us as we praise and celebrate the greatness of our God. He is the God who has accomplished salvation for us and fills us with a heart of gratitude in Christ that overwhelms even the darkest circumstances of life. Make the decision today to worship with us this weekend as we celebrate the greatness of God. In Christ, Pastor Chad
If I were to ask you to list the top 10 most important chapters in the Bible, what chapters would you include? Surely some would include Genesis 3, Isaiah 53, John 1, John 3, Romans 8, 1 Corinthians 15, or Revelation 21. But how many of you would include 2 Samuel 7? Back when I was researching this passage for our study in Samuel, it became clear that most commentators agree that 2 Samuel 7 is one of the most vitally important chapters in all of God’s Word. This chapter is not just important for your understanding of 1 and 2 Samuel, your understanding of David’s life, or even of the Old Testament. This chapter is vitally important to the story of God in salvation history. For this reason, we better understand it. We better know it. I hope and pray you will make plans to join us this weekend as we continue to trace the thread of God’s redemptive purposes and promises in the Old Testament. We will take a deeper look at 2 Samuel 7 and the Covenant that God made with David. What God promised to David is relevant for our lives today. Remember, weekend worship is a Friday decision. Make the decision today and invite a friend to join us as we worship our Savior, the seed of the woman, the seed of Abraham, the root of David: Jesus Christ. In Christ, Pastor Chad
If I were to ask you to list the top 10 most important chapters in the Bible, what chapters would you include? Surely some would include Genesis 3, Isaiah 53, John 1, John 3, Romans 8, 1 Corinthians 15, or Revelation 21. But how many of you would include 2 Samuel 7? Back when I was researching this passage for our study in Samuel, it became clear that most commentators agree that 2 Samuel 7 is one of the most vitally important chapters in all of God’s Word. This chapter is not just important for your understanding of 1 and 2 Samuel, your understanding of David’s life, or even of the Old Testament. This chapter is vitally important to the story of God in salvation history. For this reason, we better understand it. We better know it. I hope and pray you will make plans to join us this weekend as we continue to trace the thread of God’s redemptive purposes and promises in the Old Testament. We will take a deeper look at 2 Samuel 7 and the Covenant that God made with David. What God promised to David is relevant for our lives today. Remember, weekend worship is a Friday decision. Make the decision today and invite a friend to join us as we worship our Savior, the seed of the woman, the seed of Abraham, the root of David: Jesus Christ. In Christ, Pastor Chad
As Jacob nears the end of his life in Genesis 49, he calls in his children for his final words of blessing. He offers to each son not only his dying words, but also divine words. The words that he pronounces to each son are prophecy concerning that son and his family. They each receive a blessing because they are all part of the nation that God is producing through them. At the same time, there had to be a question at the back of their minds. Which son will be the son of preeminence? Which of these sons will receive the Messianic blessing? God’s sovereign choice will continue to narrow the focus and teach us more about the character of God and the nature of the salvation that He has provided. I pray that you will join us this weekend as we continue to trace the thread of God’s salvation promises and purposes in the Old Testament. We worship every Saturday night at 5 pm and Sunday morning at both 9:30 and 11:00 am. I encourage you to invite a friend, a neighbor or a co-worker. Experience and statistics tell us that most people would attend church if they were invited. Be a bringer! Come to church and bring someone with you as we worship our Savior through song and the study of His Word. In Christ, Pastor Chad
As Jacob nears the end of his life in Genesis 49, he calls in his children for his final words of blessing. He offers to each son not only his dying words, but also divine words. The words that he pronounces to each son are prophecy concerning that son and his family. They each receive a blessing because they are all part of the nation that God is producing through them. At the same time, there had to be a question at the back of their minds. Which son will be the son of preeminence? Which of these sons will receive the Messianic blessing? God’s sovereign choice will continue to narrow the focus and teach us more about the character of God and the nature of the salvation that He has provided. I pray that you will join us this weekend as we continue to trace the thread of God’s salvation promises and purposes in the Old Testament. We worship every Saturday night at 5 pm and Sunday morning at both 9:30 and 11:00 am. I encourage you to invite a friend, a neighbor or a co-worker. Experience and statistics tell us that most people would attend church if they were invited. Be a bringer! Come to church and bring someone with you as we worship our Savior through song and the study of His Word. In Christ, Pastor Chad
This weekend we dig into one of the most fascinating stories in Scripture: the directive from God for Abraham to sacrifice his son, Issac. Genesis 22 isn’t just a story about Abraham’s faith being tested. It’s a moment where God’s heart is revealed. It was on that mountain that God painted a picture of what’s to come, showing us that He Himself would one day provide the ultimate sacrifice. What Abraham experienced in shadow, we now see in full light through Jesus. He is the Lamb who was given so we could live.
This weekend we dig into one of the most fascinating stories in Scripture: the directive from God for Abraham to sacrifice his son, Issac. Genesis 22 isn’t just a story about Abraham’s faith being tested. It’s a moment where God’s heart is revealed. It was on that mountain that God painted a picture of what’s to come, showing us that He Himself would one day provide the ultimate sacrifice. What Abraham experienced in shadow, we now see in full light through Jesus. He is the Lamb who was given so we could live.
Discover the first promise of salvation in human history found in Genesis 3:15. This biblical prophecy reveals God's incredible plan of redemption that began in the Garden of Eden and culminated in Jesus Christ. Learn about the fall of man, Satan's deception tactics, and how sin brought brokenness into the world. Explore the immediate consequences Adam and Eve faced after their disobedience and how God responded with mercy instead of abandonment. Understand the significance of the protoevangelium - the first gospel promise - and how it points directly to Christ's victory over Satan through the cross. This message examines the spiritual warfare between good and evil, the lineage leading to the Messiah, and why sacrifice was necessary for salvation. Perfect for anyone seeking to understand biblical prophecy, the problem of sin, God's plan of salvation, or how Old Testament promises connect to New Testament fulfillment. Whether you're studying Genesis, exploring messianic prophecies, or looking for hope in difficult times, this content provides biblical answers about God's love, mercy, and provision for humanity's greatest need. Topics covered include the nature of temptation, consequences of disobedience, God's pursuit of sinners, the promise of a coming Savior, and practical application for modern believers seeking redemption and restoration.
Discover the first promise of salvation in human history found in Genesis 3:15. This biblical prophecy reveals God's incredible plan of redemption that began in the Garden of Eden and culminated in Jesus Christ. Learn about the fall of man, Satan's deception tactics, and how sin brought brokenness into the world. Explore the immediate consequences Adam and Eve faced after their disobedience and how God responded with mercy instead of abandonment. Understand the significance of the protoevangelium - the first gospel promise - and how it points directly to Christ's victory over Satan through the cross. This message examines the spiritual warfare between good and evil, the lineage leading to the Messiah, and why sacrifice was necessary for salvation. Perfect for anyone seeking to understand biblical prophecy, the problem of sin, God's plan of salvation, or how Old Testament promises connect to New Testament fulfillment. Whether you're studying Genesis, exploring messianic prophecies, or looking for hope in difficult times, this content provides biblical answers about God's love, mercy, and provision for humanity's greatest need. Topics covered include the nature of temptation, consequences of disobedience, God's pursuit of sinners, the promise of a coming Savior, and practical application for modern believers seeking redemption and restoration.
This weekend we come to the end of our exposition in Romans. It has taken us 50 sermons to work our way through Paul’s letter to the Romans. I pray that you will give a little grace this weekend if I appear a little sad or even little emotional. This study has shaped my heart and impacted my life in profound ways. I will never be the same. Thank you for being such a wonderfully patient and encouraging fellowship of believers as God continues to work on me to round off the rough edges and conform me to the image of Christ. I often hear from many of you in response to a sermon, “Pastor, that message stepped on my toes.” Just remember that before it ran over your toes, it more than likely took a hammer to my heart. God is so good and gracious. Paul concludes Romans with a complex doxology. It is the longest of all the New Testament doxologies. And yet while it is lengthy and complex, it is profoundly simple. “Now to Him….to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be the glory forever.” We end where we started: with the glory of God. These verses are a marvelous summary of Paul’s purpose in this letter. His focus and purpose have been to destroy all self-sufficiency and to fix our eyes on the sufficiency, glory, majesty, and wisdom of the great God who in Christ Jesus has brought about such a great and glorious salvation. Please make plans to join us for this conclusion in Romans. I pray that the gospel would go forth in simplicity and power. This would be a great weekend to invite a friend, neighbor, or co-worker. Be a bringer! Bring someone with you as we worship together. Prayerfully, whomever you bring will catch a glimpse of the glory of God and be drawn to Christ. See you this weekend! In Christ, Pastor Chad McDonald
This weekend we come to the end of our exposition in Romans. It has taken us 50 sermons to work our way through Paul’s letter to the Romans. I pray that you will give a little grace this weekend if I appear a little sad or even little emotional. This study has shaped my heart and impacted my life in profound ways. I will never be the same. Thank you for being such a wonderfully patient and encouraging fellowship of believers as God continues to work on me to round off the rough edges and conform me to the image of Christ. I often hear from many of you in response to a sermon, “Pastor, that message stepped on my toes.” Just remember that before it ran over your toes, it more than likely took a hammer to my heart. God is so good and gracious. Paul concludes Romans with a complex doxology. It is the longest of all the New Testament doxologies. And yet while it is lengthy and complex, it is profoundly simple. “Now to Him….to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be the glory forever.” We end where we started: with the glory of God. These verses are a marvelous summary of Paul’s purpose in this letter. His focus and purpose have been to destroy all self-sufficiency and to fix our eyes on the sufficiency, glory, majesty, and wisdom of the great God who in Christ Jesus has brought about such a great and glorious salvation. Please make plans to join us for this conclusion in Romans. I pray that the gospel would go forth in simplicity and power. This would be a great weekend to invite a friend, neighbor, or co-worker. Be a bringer! Bring someone with you as we worship together. Prayerfully, whomever you bring will catch a glimpse of the glory of God and be drawn to Christ. See you this weekend! In Christ, Pastor Chad McDonald
Paul has spent 16 chapters outlining the grace of God in the gospel of Christ. He clearly knows that he is at the end of the letter. But then, out of left field, he gives a stern warning. At first glance, it appears to be out of place and a very puzzling way to conclude the letter. Yet for Paul, it appears there has been a concern for the Roman believers that has been lingering underneath the surface and explodes here at the end. Paul has a deep pastoral concern that false teachers might defraud them spiritually. The specific nature and teaching of these false teachers is not clear. Paul, however, does set forth some clear principles that are incredibly important for us as we seek to protect ourselves from the dangers of false teachers who might seek to defraud us of our spiritual birthright. These are incredibly practical verses for our lives and for our church. We only have two more weeks in Romans. I pray you will make every effort as we run to the finish in the study of this Romans. I hope to see you this weekend. In Christ, Pastor Chad McDonald
Paul has spent 16 chapters outlining the grace of God in the gospel of Christ. He clearly knows that he is at the end of the letter. But then, out of left field, he gives a stern warning. At first glance, it appears to be out of place and a very puzzling way to conclude the letter. Yet for Paul, it appears there has been a concern for the Roman believers that has been lingering underneath the surface and explodes here at the end. Paul has a deep pastoral concern that false teachers might defraud them spiritually. The specific nature and teaching of these false teachers is not clear. Paul, however, does set forth some clear principles that are incredibly important for us as we seek to protect ourselves from the dangers of false teachers who might seek to defraud us of our spiritual birthright. These are incredibly practical verses for our lives and for our church. We only have two more weeks in Romans. I pray you will make every effort as we run to the finish in the study of this Romans. I hope to see you this weekend. In Christ, Pastor Chad McDonald
At the end of Romans 15, Paul offers four short verses on the need for prayer. In a section on the priesthood of the believer and worldwide missions, it would only make sense for Paul to conclude on prayer. Prayer is how the work of God is done. Just because God tells us to do something does not mean that we can accomplish it on our own. The command and call of God drive us to our knees where God supernaturally provides us with the strength and resources to do what we cannot do on our own. Christianity is going into a world system that is dominated by the prince of the power of the air. Christianity calls us to a people who are spoken of as deaf and dead and enemies of Christ. Do we really think that we are going to cognitively talk them out of their lostness and into the Lordship of Christ? Unless we have a means of calling on the sovereign God of all the universe, we will not accomplish anything. I pray you will join us this weekend as we inch closer to the end of Romans and discover the ability to tap into the power of God through prayer. We will also have the opportunity to participate in the ordinance of communion. I pray that you will make plans today to join us. In Christ, Pastor Chad McDonald
At the end of Romans 15, Paul offers four short verses on the need for prayer. In a section on the priesthood of the believer and worldwide missions, it would only make sense for Paul to conclude on prayer. Prayer is how the work of God is done. Just because God tells us to do something does not mean that we can accomplish it on our own. The command and call of God drive us to our knees where God supernaturally provides us with the strength and resources to do what we cannot do on our own. Christianity is going into a world system that is dominated by the prince of the power of the air. Christianity calls us to a people who are spoken of as deaf and dead and enemies of Christ. Do we really think that we are going to cognitively talk them out of their lostness and into the Lordship of Christ? Unless we have a means of calling on the sovereign God of all the universe, we will not accomplish anything. I pray you will join us this weekend as we inch closer to the end of Romans and discover the ability to tap into the power of God through prayer. We will also have the opportunity to participate in the ordinance of communion. I pray that you will make plans today to join us. In Christ, Pastor Chad McDonald
For those who truly desire to live for Christ, these final two chapters of Romans are incredibly significant. Paul has absolute clarity and vision when it comes to his purpose and mission. When you know your purpose and mission, it clarifies almost everything else in your life. Paul knew the specific work God had set before him in Christ Jesus. Do you know what your mission is in Christ? Do you have a burden for missions and evangelism? Have you ever prayed, “Lord, where do I take the gospel next?” We have spent a lot of time in Romans over this past year looking into the greatness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. But let us not forget Paul’s purpose in expounding this gospel. His purpose was not so that we would simply sit back and soak in the glorious gospel of Christ, but so that we embrace the gospel mission and get caught up in the same missionary zeal that we would find demonstrated in the heart of Paul. Many have asked me recently, “What are we going to do when we finish Romans?” The most immediate response should be “missions and evangelism.” If the answer is not missions and evangelism, we have missed the reason Paul wrote Romans. I pray that you will join us this weekend as we continue this study in Romans. It is going to be a special weekend as we also announce a new mission partnership and work right here in our local community. You won’t want to miss this weekend! In Christ, Pastor Chad McDonald
For those who truly desire to live for Christ, these final two chapters of Romans are incredibly significant. Paul has absolute clarity and vision when it comes to his purpose and mission. When you know your purpose and mission, it clarifies almost everything else in your life. Paul knew the specific work God had set before him in Christ Jesus. Do you know what your mission is in Christ? Do you have a burden for missions and evangelism? Have you ever prayed, “Lord, where do I take the gospel next?” We have spent a lot of time in Romans over this past year looking into the greatness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. But let us not forget Paul’s purpose in expounding this gospel. His purpose was not so that we would simply sit back and soak in the glorious gospel of Christ, but so that we embrace the gospel mission and get caught up in the same missionary zeal that we would find demonstrated in the heart of Paul. Many have asked me recently, “What are we going to do when we finish Romans?” The most immediate response should be “missions and evangelism.” If the answer is not missions and evangelism, we have missed the reason Paul wrote Romans. I pray that you will join us this weekend as we continue this study in Romans. It is going to be a special weekend as we also announce a new mission partnership and work right here in our local community. You won’t want to miss this weekend! In Christ, Pastor Chad McDonald
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