Podcasts about pastor dave

As David nears the end of his reign, he makes one of the most costly mistakes of his life—not because of lust or weakness, but because he begins trusting in his own strength. In 1 Chronicles 21, David's decision to count his army reveals the subtle danger of pride and self-reliance, and the consequences are devastating. Yet even in judgment, we see the incredible mercy of God and a sacrifice that points us forward to Jesus. In this message, Pastor Dave challenges us to examine where we've stopped depending on God, guard our hearts even in seasons of success, practice genuine repentance, and remember that our ultimate confidence isn't in what we have or what we can accomplish—it's in Him.

In Luke 15:1–7, Jesus tells the parable of the lost sheep—a powerful picture of the heart of God for those who are far from Him.Pastor Dave Klassen reminds us that every single soul matters to God. The shepherd does not simply settle for the ninety-nine; he goes searching for the one that is lost until he finds it. And when that sheep is found, there is great rejoicing.This message challenges us to see people the way God sees them—not as unimportant, hopeless, or beyond reach, but as people deeply loved by their Shepherd. As followers of Christ, we are also given the responsibility to reach out to those who are lost, hurting, and searching for hope.Key themes from this message:- Every person matters to God.- God does not want anyone to be lost.- Jesus is the Good Shepherd who cares for His sheep.- We are called to reach out to those who do not yet know Christ.- Finding the lost brings great joy.May this message give you a renewed passion to see the lost through God's eyes and to share the love and hope of Jesus with those around you.Scripture: Luke 15:1–7; John 10:11–12; Psalm 23; Isaiah 40:11; Ezekiel 34:11–12

What if the thoughts that have been defining your life—the ones whispering you're not enough, unloved, or stuck forever—were never actually yours to begin with? Pastor Dave opened week two of the *MINDFULL* series by anchoring the church in Romans 12:2: *"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God."* With disarming creativity—planting the image of a dog, throwing foam balls into the congregation—Pastor Dave made the invisible viscerally real: the enemy doesn't need to physically attack you when he can simply lob thoughts from the outside and watch you catch them, own them, and speak them into existence over your life. His unique insight cut deep—the devil isn't creative, he's a perverter, and we've been drinking the same Kool-Aid since the Garden. But here's the hope that changes everything: while the devil speaks *I'm* from the outside, God speaks *you are* from within—chosen, redeemed, beloved, more than a conqueror. Church, stop prophesying your prison. You have a hope with a name—Jesus—and He's already paid for your freedom. Come receive it.Romans 12:2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.Acts 5:3Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy SpiritJohn 13:2 "The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus"Nehemiah 7:55 So my God put it into my heart to assemble the nobles, the officials and the common people for registration by families. I found the genealogical record of those who had been the first to return. This is what I found written there:1 Thessalonians 5:8 NIV8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmetRomans 15:13May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Be Strong and Courageous | Joshua 1:6-9 | Pastor Josef Rasheed In this encouraging message from Joshua 1:6-9, Pastor Josef Rasheed challenges both Pastor Dave and the Redeemer congregation to embrace God's command: “Be strong and courageous.” Just as Joshua was called to lead Israel after the death of Moses, believers today are called to trust God's promises, follow His Word, and courageously fulfill His purposes. Key Scripture Joshua 1:6-9 (NIV) 6. Be Strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. 7. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you ay have good success wherever you go. 8. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Main Challenges and Encouragements Theme: "Be Strong and Courageous" (Joshua 1:6-9) Pastor Rasheed's message centered on God's repeated command to Joshua: "Be strong and courageous." He applied this challenge both to Pastor Dave as a leader and to the Redeemer congregation as followers of Christ. Challenges 1. Accept God's Calling and Leadership Just as Joshua was commissioned to lead Israel after Moses, Pastor Dave has been commissioned by God to lead the church into its next season. Leadership requires faith, perseverance, and dependence on God rather than personal strength. 2. Lead People Across Their Fears The Jordan River represented the fears and obstacles facing Israel. Believers are called to trust God through uncertainty and help others move beyond fear into faith. 3. Obey God's Word Completely Pastor Rasheed emphasized Joshua 1:7-8, calling believers to:  Obey Scripture faithfully. Keep God's Word on their lips. Meditate on it day and night. Allow God's truth to guide every decision. 4. Walk in Spiritual Freedom Christians are called to live free from traditions, habits, and bondages that keep them from fully following Christ. The congregation is challenged to help others experience the freedom found in Jesus. 5. Support and Pray for Church Leadership The church was urged to stand with Pastor Dave through prayer, encouragement, unity, and faithful service. Rather than participating in criticism or division, believers should lift up their leaders before God. 6. Stand Firm in a Culture Moving Away from God The congregation was challenged to remain faithful to biblical truth even when society rejects Christian values. Parents were specifically encouraged to raise their children in the knowledge and fear of the Lord. Encouragements 1. God Commissions Those He Calls Throughout Scripture, God called and equipped people such as Moses, Samuel, Jeremiah, Paul, and Joshua. If God calls someone to a task, He will also provide the strength and resources to accomplish it. 2. God Is Always Present The central encouragement came from Joshua 1:9: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." 

Savd To Be Sent - Reaching The Unreached

Pastor Dave Morley delivers a message from 1 Peter 1:10-12. Listen in as Pastor Dave helps us see what it means to be all in for Jesus, examining how the prophets searched diligently for the salvation that has now been revealed to us by grace. Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus. To learn more, text "mission" to 97000 or visit https://www.reallifesango.com

Pastor Dave encouraged us with the message that “everyday power” is available to us as believers.

Welcome to Time in the Word, a Bible teaching ministry of A Love Outreach. In this episode, Pastor Dave will walk us through Romans chapter 13 with a practical, verse-by-verse reading and discussion. This is a simple Spirit-led time in God's Word—reading the Scriptures and pausing along the way to reflect, explain, and apply what we see. Whether you are new to the Bible or have walked with the Lord for years, our prayer is that this time in the Word would draw you closer to Jesus, strengthen your faith, and deepen your understanding of His truth.

What if the thoughts you've been thinking your whole life are the very thing keeping you stuck? Pastor Dave opens this powerful message from Romans 12:2—"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind"—revealing that transformation isn't just about behavior modification, it's about rewiring how you think at the deepest level. Drawing on both Scripture and neuroscience, Pastor Dave unveils how thoughts literally grow like trees in our brains, branching deeper with every repetition, shaping our DNA, our relationships, and our destiny. His insight cuts through the noise: you can't know God's will while letting the world—or your own unrenewed mind—hold the steering wheel. For every person who's ever felt like a victim, a fighter, or a runner, this message is a divine interruption. The battle isn't out there—it begins and ends in your mind. Don't wait another week to break the cycle. Start today: take every thought captive, flood your mind with God's Word, and watch Him transform your forests of fear into fields of freedom. Your whole life can change—one surrendered thought at a time.Romans 12:2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.Proverbs 23:77 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.Romans 12:2Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.Romans 2:44 Don't you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can't you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?Deuteronomy 30:1919 I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live;Psalm 55:2222 Cast your cares on the Lord  and he will sustain you;he will never let  the righteous be shaken.

Should Christians use AI - Pastor Dave Kiehn - Wednesday Night

Pastor Dave and Minister Michelle discuss their many awesome takeaways from Camp Create, Epiphany's VBS program that was in session the last week of July.

Welcome to Time in the Word, a Bible teaching ministry of A Love Outreach. In this episode, Pastor Dave will walk us through Romans chapter 12 with a practical, verse-by-verse reading and discussion. This is a simple Spirit-led time in God's Word—reading the Scriptures and pausing along the way to reflect, explain, and apply what we see. Whether you are new to the Bible or have walked with the Lord for years, our prayer is that this time in the Word would draw you closer to Jesus, strengthen your faith, and deepen your understanding of His truth.

In this message from the Life of David series, Pastor Dave examines one of the most painful moments in David's life—the betrayal of his own son Absalom. Through 2 Samuel 15, we see how Absalom's pride and ambition led him to steal the hearts of Israel and turn against his own father. But this story also reveals a powerful lesson for us today: there is a little bit of Absalom in all of us when we believe we could do things better than those God has placed over us. As David faces an attack from within his own family, he chooses not to fight in his own strength but to trust in the sovereignty of God, pray, and worship. When we face trials, betrayal, and difficult seasons, we can remember that God rules and reigns over every circumstance and that the battle ultimately belongs to Him.

Matthew 25:31-46 says that when Jesus returns, everyone is gathered and separated, and there are only two places to go. Hell is not devils with pitchforks. It is the full wrath of God with no filter, and the weeping and gnashing of teeth shows that the people there are still angry at God, still refusing him, which is why the door is locked from the inside. Heaven is the opposite. It is God's own joy, endless and always new, with none of the "yeah, but" that trails every good thing in this life. That is why the objection cuts both ways. If heaven is God's joy, it is only good news to people who actually want God. The passage answers who gets in, and the answer is not that they fed the poor well enough. The "least of these my brothers" are Jesus' own messengers, and receiving them means receiving the message they carried. Everything you owed for offending an infinite God, Jesus paid on the cross, so people in hell get exactly what they deserve and people in heaven get what they never earned. And notice that the sheep argue with the verdict. They do not recognize the list of good things read back to them, because they were never building a case. Their joys had simply been rewired by grace, and the kindness came out as overflow. That is what being ready looks like. Not a record you assembled, but a heart that already delights in what God delights in.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 8/2/26:  "Camp Create Sunday: A Whole New World in Christ" Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Welcome to Time in the Word, a Bible teaching ministry of A Love Outreach. In this episode, Pastor Dave will walk us through Romans chapter 11 with a practical, verse-by-verse reading and discussion. This is a simple Spirit-led time in God's Word—reading the Scriptures and pausing along the way to reflect, explain, and apply what we see. Whether you are new to the Bible or have walked with the Lord for years, our prayer is that this time in the Word would draw you closer to Jesus, strengthen your faith, and deepen your understanding of His truth.

Sunday morning, August 2, Pastor Dave FolkertsFor more information on knowing Christ: https://www.calvarypsl.com/knowing-christ

Psalm 145 reminds us that every generation is called to praise God by telling the next generation who He is and what He has done. David's praise flowed from personal experience as he remembered God's mighty works, His protection, forgiveness, faithfulness, and abundant goodness throughout his life. In the same way, every believer has a unique "song of praise" written through God's work in their own story. While the chorus is the same: God is good, faithful, and worthy of worship, the lyrics are personal, reflecting how He has comforted, healed, provided, forgiven, and guided each of us. As we remember and share our stories, our testimony encourages others to trust God and helps pass faith on to the next generation. The question is not whether God has given you a song to sing, but whether you are remembering it, declaring it, and allowing it to point others to His greatness.

Welcome to Week 1 of our message series, "The Good Life," with Pastor Dave Mudd. In a world obsessed with convenience, ease, and avoiding discomfort at all costs, what if the life Jesus calls us to isn't about comfort at all? Grounded in Matthew 7:13–14, Pastor Dave exposes how the idol of personal comfort secretly undermines our spiritual growth and turns believers into consumers rather than dedicated followers of Christ. Learn why Jesus promised His presence—not a life free of hardship—and how God actively uses suffering, trials, and self-denial to shape us into His image. If you are seeking deeper faith, true Christlikeness, and the strength to walk the narrow road, this message is for you.KEY LESSONS & TAKEAWAYS:• Expose the Spirit of Comfort: Identify how the drive for ease creates spiritual passive habits, and learn how to embrace authentic discipleship.• Redefine "The Good Life": Discover how Jesus' teaching in the Beatitudes turns worldliness upside down by locating true blessing in humility and dependence on God.• Grow Through Refinement: Understand why character, endurance, and spiritual maturity are forged through hardship rather than passive comfort.• Gain an Eternal Perspective: Learn how trials lift our eyes above daily frustrations to anchor our hope in the eternal weight of glory.• Walk Closely with Christ: Experience deeper intimacy with Jesus by understanding that true transformation happens as we walk with Him through the valley.RELATED SCRIPTURES:- Matthew 7:13–14 (The Narrow Gate)- Matthew 5 (The Beatitudes)- Matthew 16:24–25 (Take Up Your Cross)- 2 Corinthians 4:17–18 (Eternal Glory)- Philippians 3:10 (Fellowship of Suffering)

What if your greatest need isn't more from God—but more of God Himself? In this message from Exodus 33, discover why you were created for God's presence, what quietly diminishes your spiritual hunger, and how to seek Him with holy expectation. If you're longing for deeper intimacy with God, renewed passion for prayer, and a fresh awareness of the Holy Spirit, this message will encourage you to pursue His presence above everything else.

Speaker: Pastor DaveSynopsis: This morning we continue our "Fingerprints" series which dives into our denominational core values. Today we dive into our third core value: Worshiping God. Pastor Dave, who leads us each week in worship takes time to help us understand that worship isn't just in song or on a Sunday morning but it something that we do with out whole lives. We're excited to have Pastor Dave bring the message and if you want to learn more - click not the link to join in!Intro Music:     Inspire And Motivate by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com           Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comOutro Music:     Inspiring Beat by Alex Menco | https://alexmenco.net           Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com           Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported         https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Isaac stands in a famine on the very land God commanded him to stay on, rich in everything but water, tempted to look south to Egypt where the ground looks green. Genesis 26 cuts off both escapes: dryness is not proof of disobedience, and refreshing is not in the next place. God says stay and dig, and what Isaac finds is his father's old well, filled in with sand by an enemy. That is the answer for anyone who has come to church for years without feeling God move and assumes the answer must be something new. The water never left; the well got stopped up, and the digging is repentance. And the grace is that the enemy filled the wells, not God. He kept the gospel there for you, and the Spirit is willing to give it back today.

What if the very thing you've been running from is the very thing God is using to prepare you for your greatest breakthrough? Pastor Dave opens in 1 Peter 5:10—*"But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you"*—and builds a bold, unflinching case that suffering isn't a sign God has abandoned you; it's a sign He's taking you somewhere. Drawing from Peter's five chapters of hard trials, Pastor Dave reveals that the benefits of suffering—being perfected, established, strengthened, and settled—only appear *after* you've walked through it, not around it. Like a woman who walks out of a salon mid-perm, leaving before God finishes His work leaves you incomplete and exposed. His message is clear: stop pitching a tent in your pain, stop church-hopping to avoid discomfort, and stop letting pride disguise itself as insecurity. God wastes nothing—not your worst moments, not your hardest seasons. Your due season is coming. Now is the time to humble yourself, cast your cares on Him, resist the enemy, and trust that the God of *all* grace is perfecting you for the promise on the other side.1 Peter 5:10 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.Vs 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,Vs 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.Vs 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.Vs 10 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

08-02-2026 Ephesians Series - Week 12 Living a Life Worthy of the Calling: Faithfulness in the Ordinary Pastor Dave Brown | Ephesians 6:5-9 In Week 12 of our Ephesians series, Pastor Dave Brown tackles one of the most difficult and historically misunderstood passages in Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9. This text has often been misused to justify slavery, but Pastor Dave explains why Paul was not endorsing oppressive systems. Instead, Paul was teaching believers how to faithfully live out the gospel within the realities of the Roman world while bearing witness to the Kingdom of God. The key to understanding this passage is reading it within the larger context of Ephesians 5:21-6:9, framed by two foundational truths: "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ" (Ephesians 5:21) "There is no favoritism with God" (Ephesians 6:9) Paul's concern is not creating a blueprint for social institutions such as marriage, parenting, or slavery. Rather, he is showing believers how to live lives worthy of their calling as adopted children of God, demonstrating the character of Jesus wherever they find themselves. Throughout the message, Pastor Dave highlights Paul's broader vision found in passages like Galatians 3:28, where all people are united in Christ regardless of social status, ethnicity, or gender. Far from defending inequality, Paul continually points believers toward the transforming reality of God's Kingdom. A central theme of the sermon is that Jesus redefines power and leadership. Those in positions of authority are called to use their influence the way Christ did: not for personal gain, but to empower others to become everything God created them to be. At the same time, Paul affirms the dignity and value of those without power, reminding them that they can fully participate in God's mission right where they are. Pastor Dave also challenges a common cultural assumption that our significance depends on status, success, influence, or upward mobility. While ambition is not inherently wrong, God's kingdom work does not begin when we reach a particular position, promotion, or life stage. It begins now. Most of life is lived in ordinary moments: Going to work Answering emails Raising children Caring for family Doing household chores Showing up faithfully day after day The Kingdom of God often advances not through extraordinary achievements, but through ordinary people consistently embodying the love of Jesus in everyday places. Key Takeaways ✅ Context matters when interpreting Scripture. ✅ Paul was addressing real people living within the Roman Empire, not endorsing unjust institutions. ✅ The gospel challenges systems of power by reshaping how people treat one another. ✅ Leadership in God's Kingdom means empowering others, following the example of Jesus. ✅ You do not need a position of authority to participate in God's mission. ✅ Faithfulness in ordinary life is deeply significant to God. ✅ The Kingdom of God takes root when everyday believers reflect Christ's love where they already are. No matter where you find yourself today, God has given you opportunities to reveal the character of Jesus and the love of the Father through your everyday life. #Ephesians #BibleTeaching #PastorDaveBrown #RedeemerChurch #KingdomOfGod #ChristianLiving #Faithfulness #Ephesians6 #LeadershipLikeJesus #OrdinaryFaithfulness #GospelTransformation #SermonPodcast #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #JesusChrist  

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Join us as Pastor Dave focuses on words of advice and encouragement in First Peter

Welcome to Time in the Word, a Bible teaching ministry of A Love Outreach. In this episode, Pastor Dave will walk us through Romans chapter 9 with a practical, verse-by-verse reading and discussion. This is a simple Spirit-led time in God's Word—reading the Scriptures and pausing along the way to reflect, explain, and apply what we see. Whether you are new to the Bible or have walked with the Lord for years, our prayer is that this time in the Word would draw you closer to Jesus, strengthen your faith, and deepen your understanding of His truth.

Pastor Dave & Minister Michelle dig deeper into the first letter to Timothy.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from 7/26/26:  "Sink or Swim Tim! (week 2)" Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. When Paul arrived in Corinth, God provided exactly what he needed, a church family. Through Aquila and Priscilla, Paul found friendship, encouragement, meaningful work, and ministry partners who helped him continue sharing the gospel. In this message from Acts 18, Pastor Dave explores why God designed the church to be a place of belonging, purpose, and perseverance. Even when relationships become difficult, God uses His people to strengthen our faith and help us become more like Jesus. Follow us for more weekly messages from Eastside pastors!  

What if the person least likely to succeed was actually the one God had already chosen? Pastor Dave opens this powerful message from 1 Samuel 16 and uses David's story to shatter the lies we've believed about ourselves. When Samuel arrived at Jesse's home to anoint a king, Jesse didn't even bother calling David in from the fields. Too young. Too overlooked. Not invited to the party. Yet God looked past every polished, qualified candidate and said of the shepherd boy, *"Arise, anoint him, for this is the one"* (1 Samuel 16:12). Pastor Dave's unique insight cuts deep: your limitations are real, but your God has none—and choosing to trust your limitations over God's power is the enemy's greatest victory over you. Like a hard drive that must be written over rather than simply deleted, our minds need God's Word to replace the lies we've carried. The call today is urgent and personal: stop counting yourself out, bring those areas of settled defeat to the altar, and receive what God has already declared over you. You are unqualified—but you are *chosen*. Now get up and walk in it.1 Samuel 16 Now the Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.”2 And Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears it, he will kill me.”But the Lord said, “Take a heifer with you, and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.' 3 Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; you shall anoint for Me the one I name to you.”4 So Samuel did what the Lord said, and went to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, “Do you come peaceably?”5 And he said, “Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord. Sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice.” Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons, and invited them to the sacrifice.6 So it was, when they came, that he looked at Eliab and said, “Surely the Lord's anointed is before Him!”7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”8 So Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” 9 Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” 10 Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen these.” 11 And Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all the young men here?” Then he said, “There remains yet the youngest, and there he is, keeping the sheep.”And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him. For we will not sit down till he comes here.” 12 So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with bright eyes, and good-looking. And the Lord said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!” 13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward.

What if the person least likely to succeed was actually the one God had already chosen? Pastor Dave opens this powerful message from 1 Samuel 16 and uses David's story to shatter the lies we've believed about ourselves. When Samuel arrived at Jesse's home to anoint a king, Jesse didn't even bother calling David in from the fields. Too young. Too overlooked. Not invited to the party. Yet God looked past every polished, qualified candidate and said of the shepherd boy, *"Arise, anoint him, for this is the one"* (1 Samuel 16:12). Pastor Dave's unique insight cuts deep: your limitations are real, but your God has none—and choosing to trust your limitations over God's power is the enemy's greatest victory over you. Like a hard drive that must be written over rather than simply deleted, our minds need God's Word to replace the lies we've carried. The call today is urgent and personal: stop counting yourself out, bring those areas of settled defeat to the altar, and receive what God has already declared over you. You are unqualified—but you are *chosen*. Now get up and walk in it.1 Samuel 16 Now the Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.”2 And Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears it, he will kill me.”But the Lord said, “Take a heifer with you, and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.' 3 Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; you shall anoint for Me the one I name to you.”4 So Samuel did what the Lord said, and went to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, “Do you come peaceably?”5 And he said, “Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord. Sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice.” Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons, and invited them to the sacrifice.6 So it was, when they came, that he looked at Eliab and said, “Surely the Lord's anointed is before Him!”7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”8 So Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” 9 Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” 10 Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen these.” 11 And Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all the young men here?” Then he said, “There remains yet the youngest, and there he is, keeping the sheep.”And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him. For we will not sit down till he comes here.” 12 So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with bright eyes, and good-looking. And the Lord said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!” 13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward.

Love For Gods Glory - John 13 31-38 - Pastor Dave Kiehn

07-26-2026 Ephesians Series | Week 11 The Mission of Marriage: Mutual Submission and Christlike Love Ephesians 5:21-33 | Pastor Dave Brown In Week 11 of our Ephesians series, Pastor Dave Brown tackles one of the most debated passages in Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33. Rather than reading "wives, submit to your husbands" in isolation, Pastor Dave explores how Paul's teaching must be understood in its full context, beginning with the instruction to "submit to one another out of reverence for Christ" (Ephesians 5:21). This message challenges common interpretations that have often reduced the passage to questions of authority and hierarchy. By examining the broader flow of Paul's argument, the original Greek text, and the example of Jesus Himself, Pastor Dave shows that the foundation of Christian marriage is not domination, but mutual submission, sacrificial love, and Christlike service. Drawing attention to Paul's greater emphasis on husbands, the sermon explores the call for men to love their wives with the same self-giving, agape love that Christ  demonstrated for the Church. Jesus did not use His power to control others. Instead, He willingly laid down His life so that others could flourish and become everything God created them to be. This week's message highlights: The importance of reading Ephesians 5 within its larger context What "submit to one another" means for all believers How the Greek text sheds light on Paul's instructions The difference between self-sacrificial agape love and self-centered love Why Christ's relationship with the Church is the model for marriage The biblical meaning of meekness as strength under control How healthy marriages become a witness to the Gospel Ultimately, Pastor Dave reminds us that marriage is more than a personal relationship. It is a living picture of Christ and the Church. Christian marriage is intended to help husbands and wives become more like Jesus while serving as a signpost to the world of God's love, grace, and coming Kingdom. Whether you're married, single, divorced, widowed, or simply seeking to follow Christ more faithfully, this message offers a powerful challenge to live a life worthy of the calling we have received by loving others with the same self-sacrificial love Christ has shown us. Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33 Series: Ephesians Speaker: Pastor Dave Brown #Ephesians #Ephesians5 #ChristianMarriage #PastorDaveBrown #BibleStudy #ChurchSermon #MutualSubmission #AgapeLove #ChristAndTheChurch #TulsaChurch #Faith #Discipleship #ChristianLiving #Gospel #JesusChrist  

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Is Sports Betting a Sin - Wednesday Night - Pastor Dave Kiehn

Pastor Dave and Minister Michelle launch the Sink or Swim Tim series, discussing Paul's story of grace and mercy, and why none of us are meant to navigate faith and scripture alone.

David was the greatest king Israel ever had. He fought lions and bears with his bare hands. And when his own daughter was assaulted, he did nothing. If the best king this world ever produced still fell this short, what does that tell us about where we should be placing our hope? There is a question buried in 2 Samuel 13 that might be the most honest thing ever asked: where do I take my shame? The answer might surprise you.

The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches, honor, and life.

In a world where politics often shapes our identity, Jesus offers something far greater—a Kingdom that will never fail. In The King's Call on My Allegiance (Luke 20:20–26), discover why King Jesus deserves our ultimate loyalty.

What if the very thing that disqualifies you in the world's eyes is exactly what qualifies you in God's? Pastor Dave opens 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 with a bold, liberating truth: God has never once recruited from the ranks of the polished, the powerful, or the self-righteous. He deliberately chooses the foolish, the weak, the unknown, and the despised—not despite their brokenness, but because of their surrendered hearts. Pastor Dave points to Paul—a man who murdered Christians, held the coats of Stephen's killers—and asks the stunning question: if God chose *him* to write most of the New Testament and deliver the gospel to the Gentiles, what excuse do any of us have left? With raw, unfiltered passion, Pastor Dave dismantles the lie that shame, guilt, or a scarred past can disqualify you from your God-given destiny. The real barrier isn't your history—it's the pride that refuses to look foolish for God, the heart that won't submit, and the guilt the enemy uses as a leash. Today is your reset. Lift your hands, surrender your excuses, and let God write the next chapter—because your destiny is still your destiny.1 Corinthians 1:26-29For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. 27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; 28 and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, 29 that no flesh should glory in His presence.

What if the very thing that disqualifies you in the world's eyes is exactly what qualifies you in God's? Pastor Dave opens 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 with a bold, liberating truth: God has never once recruited from the ranks of the polished, the powerful, or the self-righteous. He deliberately chooses the foolish, the weak, the unknown, and the despised—not despite their brokenness, but because of their surrendered hearts. Pastor Dave points to Paul—a man who murdered Christians, held the coats of Stephen's killers—and asks the stunning question: if God chose *him* to write most of the New Testament and deliver the gospel to the Gentiles, what excuse do any of us have left? With raw, unfiltered passion, Pastor Dave dismantles the lie that shame, guilt, or a scarred past can disqualify you from your God-given destiny. The real barrier isn't your history—it's the pride that refuses to look foolish for God, the heart that won't submit, and the guilt the enemy uses as a leash. Today is your reset. Lift your hands, surrender your excuses, and let God write the next chapter—because your destiny is still your destiny.1 Corinthians 1:26-29For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. 27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; 28 and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, 29 that no flesh should glory in His presence.

The Last Invitation - John 13 21-30 - Pastor Dave Kiehn

Pastor Dave and Minister Michelle explore why love has to be action, not just feeling, and why we can get so stuck overthinking how to love that we forget to actually do it.

The worry underneath 2 Timothy 3:14-17 is simple: if the Bible came through people, and people fail us, how can the book be trusted? Paul answers by pointing straight at the people. Look at the lives, he tells Timothy, mine, your grandmother's, your mother's, and trace what actually blessed you. Every part of their lives worth imitating is the part that followed Scripture, and every part that hurt you is the part that disobeyed it. The failures of people don't discredit the Word; they prove it told the truth about us. The deeper reason the Word holds is that it never belonged to man in the first place. All Scripture is breathed out by God, carried through human writers the way the Word became flesh without ceasing to be God, and the same sovereign God who numbers hairs kept watch over its transmission, which is why the manuscripts, the scrolls, and the historical details keep holding up under testing. So the one who has been burned by church people isn't asked to trust people again. They're asked to remain in the Word that saved them, the Word that proves reliable in their own life every time they build on it, and that is still able to make them wise for salvation and complete for every good work.

What does it really mean to follow Jesus as King? If you've ever wrestled with control, purpose, or what it truly means to follow Christ, this gospel-centered message will challenge your heart and deepen your understanding of King Jesus.

In Jonah 3:1–10, Pastor Dave Hentschel shows how the God of second chances sends His Word again, brings an entire city to repentance, and responds with extraordinary mercy. After Jonah's failure, God calls him back to the mission, and through one reluctant prophet's simple message, the people of Nineveh—from the king to the least—believe God, humble themselves, and turn from their violence. This passage reminds us that no sinner is beyond God's reach, no failure is greater than His grace, and no person in our lives should be written off as hopeless. Receive God's mercy, obey His call, and carry the good news of the God of second chances to others.

For eleven weeks we've followed David's rise from humble shepherd to Israel's greatest king—but in 2 Samuel 11, everything changes. In this message, we examine David's affair with Bathsheba, his attempt to cover up his sin, and the devastating consequences that followed. More importantly, we discover that moral failure rarely happens overnight; it's often the result of a slow drift away from God's ways. This Bible study offers a sobering warning about unchecked lust, the dangers that often accompany success, and the importance of guarding our hearts long before temptation arrives. While David's story exposes the destructive power of sin, it also reminds us that repentance and redemption are still available to those who turn back to God.

Your hope is not held up by how well you can argue for it; it is held up by the risen Christ, which frees you to witness without fear and stand unshaken when it costs you.