Podcasts about pastor dennis

Is Infant Baptism Biblical? Christians have debated baptism for centuries—but what does the Bible actually say? Is baptism meant only for those old enough to profess faith, or is there a biblical case for baptizing children? Together we'll explore Scripture, tradition, and the heart of God's covenant with His people. ginghamsburg.org

Recorded February 15, 2026 - Sunday Morning Service

Influence without a foundation eventually becomes chaos. Through the story of Absalom, we discover that a following is not a foundation—and that being seen, liked, or followed means nothing without a heart surrendered to God. But where Absalom stole hearts to build something for himself, Jesus gave His heart to save us. Real leadership isn't about getting people to follow you; it's about becoming someone who is fully surrendered to Jesus.

How do we dismantle enemy strongholds in our lives, while at the same time fortifying godly strongholds so we have a safe refuge in God? Pastor Dennis Beers brings a clear message about strongholds, and how we can deal with them.  He shows us how the enemy attempts to enter through open doors in our lives to begin a progression from tempting us to sin, to bringing in demonic influence, to eventually building a stronghold that resists our spiritual health and progress. Pastor Dennis explains ways we can identify a stronghold from the enemy, tear it down, and then build and fortify good strongholds in our lives so we will be able to withstand the enemy's future strategies against us.  This message will give you practical steps to begin living in the freedom Jesus has for you!

Pastor Dennis preaches a message from Jonah 3:4 and Matthew 12:41

Have you ever felt trapped by your own negative thoughts that make your life miserable? Or have you wondered how to help others around you who are giving voice to false or distorted thoughts? In this highly practical message, Pastor Dennis explores the intersection of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and biblical truth, illustrating how identifying cognitive distortions—such as "all-or-nothing thinking" or "catastrophizing"—can set us free from negative thought patterns that make our life miserable.  He also introduces us to the "Columbo Method" - asking thoughtful questions of people to challenge their deceptions and lead them to the truth.  This message will provide you with a practical framework to learn how to "garden" the hearts of others through gentle, respectful conversations rather than heated debates.  

Burnout isn't always an emotional problem—it can be a structural one. This message explores how God never intended us to carry every burden alone. Through the story of Moses and Jethro, discover how healthy margins, wise structure, and shared responsibility lead to lasting peace instead of constant exhaustion.

Recorded January 14, 2026 - Wednesday Evening Service

Witness in a Resistant World Speaking about your faith has never felt more complicated. In a world quick to dismiss, debate, or cancel, it's tempting to stay silent. But Paul shows us that a compelling witness doesn't begin with winning arguments—it begins with courage, humility, and a transformed life that people can't ignore. ginghamsburg.org *Technical note: Thank you for extending grace to the broadcast team. The crackling you hear is a failing stream encoder. A solution is underway.

Recorded January 11, 2026 - Sunday Morning Service

Recorded January 11, 2026 - Sunday Evening Service

The vision is to see a multi-generational church walking together as we follow Jesus.

Pastor Dennis preaches from John 16:5-15

Recorded December 21, 2025 - Sunday Morning Service

Intimacy in a Digital World We're more connected than ever, yet loneliness continues to rise. We scroll, swipe, text, and post—but genuine intimacy has become increasingly rare. This week explores God's design for authentic relationships, reminding us that real intimacy isn't built on algorithms or attraction, but on vulnerability, commitment, and being fully known. ginghamsburg.org

Peace isn't found in a life without problems—it's found under the authority of Christ. In this message, Pastor Dennis reveals that your storm isn't proof God has abandoned you, but an opportunity to trust the One who commands the wind and the waves. Stop seeing chaos as your punishment and start seeing it as your assignment.

Recorded December 14, 2025 - Sunday Morning Service

Pastor Dennis preaches from 1 Samuel 16 & 17

Recorded December 7, 2025 - Sunday Evening Service

Recorded December 7, 2025 - Sunday Morning Service

Recorded December 3, 2025 - Wednesday Evening Service

Pastor Dennis preaches from Psalm 124:1-8

Recorded November 23, 2025 - Sunday Morning Service

Patience in a Drive-Thru World Everything around us screams now. Faster answers. Faster success. Faster healing. Faster everything. But God rarely works at the speed of our cravings. This week confronts the exhaustion of hurry and asks what becomes possible when we stop fighting for control and learn to wait well. ginghamsburg.org

Compassion in a Hate-Filled World It's easier than ever to dehumanize people we disagree with. Culture trains us to sort, label, mock, and move on. But Jesus moved toward the rejected, touched the untouchable, and saw people others avoided. Compassion may be one of the most rebellious acts left. ginghamsburg.org

As America marks 250 years, we remember the men and women who fought, bled, and sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today. But beyond our history of courage is a greater truth: our strength and prosperity have always been rooted in God's blessing. This message challenges us to guard against the comfort that success can bring, to resist forgetting the One who has sustained us, and to ask the timeless question: Are we still one nation under God?

Pastor Dennis preaches from Zechariah 4:1-6

Recorded November 12, 2025 - Wednesday Evening Service

Recorded November 11, 2025 - Sunday Evening Service 

What sits on the throne of your heart? The greatest threat to your relationship with God isn't always rebellion—it's the good things that quietly take His place. In this powerful conclusion to the War of the Wills series, Pastor Dennis reveals how subtle excuses can become idols and why true victory is found in surrendering your will to God. Discover what it truly means to declare, "Not my will, but Yours be done."

Pastor Dennis preaches a message from Psalm 84:1-4

Recorded November 5, 2025 - Wednesday Evening Service

Recorded November 2, 2025 - Sunday morning Service

The Lowest Place reveals how pride quietly grows when we begin to trust ourselves more than God. It convinces us that we don't need correction, accountability, or input from others. While pride reaches for the highest seat, Jesus shows us a better way—humility, surrender, and dependence on the Father. The path to true honor is not exalting ourselves, but allowing God to lift us up in His timing.

Pastor Dennis preaches a Father's Day message from Acts 10:1-8

Recorded October 19, 2025 - Sunday Evening Service

Modesty in a Shameless World We live in a world that monetizes attention and rewards exposure. Everything becomes performance, branding, image, and self-promotion. But the way of Jesus points somewhere quieter and deeper—a life rooted in humility, dignity, and substance instead of constant display. ginghamsburg.org

In a world that celebrates self-promotion and personal elevation, Jesus showed a different way. While Satan declared, “I will ascend,” Christ humbled Himself, took a towel, and served others. This message explores the contrast between pride and humility, revealing how true greatness is found not in being served, but in serving. As followers of Jesus, we are called to lay down our ambitions, pick up the towel, and model the servant-hearted life of Christ.

Recorded October 1, 2025 - Wednesday Evening Service

Pastor Dennis preaches from Genesis 42:36

Recorded September 28, 2025 - Sunday Evening Service

Recorded September 21, 2025 - Sunday Morning Service

Recorded September 14, 2025 - Sunday Evening Service

Recorded September 14, 2025 - Sunday Morning Service

Conviction in a Tolerant World Daniel 1-3. The pressure to blend in is relentless. Believe whatever you want—as long as it doesn't challenge anything. In the Bible, Daniel shows us what it looks like to stand firm without becoming self-righteous, to speak truth without losing integrity, and to hold conviction in a culture constantly pulling us downstream.

Recorded September 10, 2025 - Wednesday Evening Service

Recorded September 7, 2025 - Sunday Evening Service