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  • Kairos – Hearing God’s Voice Through Scripture Series

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 11, 2023
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     | 2,986 views

    Central Idea: Are you paying attention to those moments (Kairos) when God is trying to get your attention?

    When we lived in Michigan I woke up early in the morning and found myself in that place between wakefulness and dreams. I heard these babies crying and realized that I don't have babies anymore. They were grown up. What I heard was 2 cats fighting on the fence… Sounded like babies crying. I ...read more

  • Kairos – Hearing From God Through Our Desires And People Series

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023
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     | 1,929 views

    Are you willing to identify the desires of your heart and bring them to a trusted mature spiritual mentor/guide to help you hear the voice of God?

    Did you ever play that game where you asked the question, “What would you do if you won $1 million?" What would you do? I asked my dad that question when I was about 10 years old. He looked at me very seriously and said “Martin, if I won a million dollars I would go to work, stand in my chair ...read more

  • Kairos - How We Hear From God / Prompting And Pain Series

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023
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     | 1,665 views

    We don't want to miss the prompting of God. But, what is that like? And why in the world would God use pain?

    This is the 3rd message in the series called, "Kairos". Big Idea: We don't want to miss the prompting of God. But, what is that like? And why in the world would God use pain? A good pilot does what it takes to get his passengers home. A good example of this is the story of a ...read more

  • Battle Ready: Know Your Enemy - Part One Series

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023
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     | 3,171 views

    In order to be prepared for the attacks of the Devil and his demons, we must know more about him. Spiritual warfare has nothing to do with personality, gifting, calling or background. When you signed up to be a Christian, you automatically entered into warfare.

    Me – Are we aware of the battle that goes on in the spiritual realm? In every world religion, there is an acknowledgement of a spiritual realm. In every minor religion, there is an acknowledgement of a spiritual realm. Even for those who don’t believe in God, many believe in the supernatural. If ...read more

  • Battle Ready: Suit Up - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023
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     | 2,424 views

    Each piece of the armour of God that we are asked to put on is directed to one of the ways in which Satan attacks Christians. Satan accuses, strikes like a snake, tempts and deceives. There are six pieces of armour and these five protect us. If we are going to be battle ready, we better suit up!

    Big Idea: Each piece of armour that we are asked to put on is directed to one of the ways in which Satan attacks Christians. Satan accuses, strikes like a snake, tempts and deceives. There are six pieces of armour and these five protect us. They stand for truth, righteousness, the peace that comes ...read more

  • Battle Ready: Mighty Weapons - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023
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     | 1,809 views

    There is nothing more powerful than the words of God. The words of God can impart eternal life and take you to heaven. Knowing the word of God, taking up the sword of the Spirit is the only offensive weapon that we are given. We fight the devil knowing the word of God and authoritative prayer.

    There is nothing more powerful than the words of God. The words of God can impart eternal life and take you to heaven. Knowing the word of God, taking up the sword is the only offensive weapon that we are given. We fight the devil knowing the word of God. The reason we are defeated in our battle ...read more

  • Certainly I Will Be With You

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 27, 2023
     | 1,172 views

    Poor Moses. He served the same congregation for forty years. During all that time, Moses had no opportunity for advancement.

    “Certainly, I will be with you” (God to Moses in Exodus 3:12). Poor Moses. He served the same congregation for forty years. During all that time, Moses had no opportunity for advancement. And instead of getting easier as the years came and went, the work seemed to never let up. One challenge ...read more

  • Critical Intersections Of Life

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 27, 2023
     | 1,258 views

    This morning, were going to be looking at those intersections in our life that often affect the rest of our life.

    INTRODUCTION This morning, were going to be looking at those intersections in our life that often affect the rest of our life. These can be a crossroad, blind intersection, forks, Stop signs, traffic circle, or an intersection with multiple streets. Not that anyone here can relate to missing a ...read more

  • Abomination And Secret Sins

    Contributed by Gary Martin on Jul 6, 2024
     | 1,057 views

    People secretly sin (in other words they hide their sin) and still come to church and play a game with God trying to make everyone believe that they are still living right in their life.

    Abominations Before God 2 Corinthians 6:1-2; 14-17 KJV 1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; ...read more

  • The Unchanging Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024
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     | 678 views

    Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament, written during a time when the Israelites were disillusioned and questioning God’s promises.

    1- Historical Context of Malachi: - Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament, written during a time when the Israelites were disillusioned and questioning God’s promises. - After returning from exile and rebuilding the temple, the Israelites expected a time of prosperity. Instead, they ...read more

  • Have You Lowered Your Worship Standards?”/ Not Stuck In The Past: Worship That Inspires And Connects” Series

    Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024
     | 398 views

    The importance of offering God the best in our worship and lives.

    1. Introduction: Embracing a New Approach to Worship Last week in our first sermon, we reflected on the boundless and unchanging love of God, (God's deep, unchanging love for His people ) which calls us to respond with heartfelt worship. Today, we’ll explore how our response can move beyond ...read more

  • No Trust, No Covenant Or You Can Use "without Faithfulness, The Covenant Crumbles" Series

    Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024
     | 392 views

    This sermon highlights the importance of faithfulness in relationships, particularly in marriage, as a reflection of our covenant with God. Through Malachi’s message, we are called to recommit to faithfulness in all aspects of life, mirroring God’s own unwavering loyalty to us.

    1. Introduction: Recap and Covenant Overview Background: In the previous messages, we examined God’s unconditional love and our sincere worship. Now, we look at how these truths influence our relationships. Malachi emphasizes that Israel’s unfaithfulness in marriage reflects their broader ...read more

  • The Refining Fire Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024
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     | 591 views

    Main Idea: God’s promise to purify His people and the hope of His coming judgment and restoration.

    Text is Malachi 3:1 - Chapter 4:6 1. Introduction: God’s Justice and Purification - Recap: The Book of Malachi has revealed the broken state of Israel's relationship with God, marred by corrupt priests, lack of genuine worship, and disregard for God’s covenant. Yet, God’s love remains ...read more

  • The Promise

    Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024
     | 498 views

    Objective: To explore the promised Savior as foretold in Isaiah 9, understand its significance for the people then, and examine the implications of not having the promise in our postmodern world

    Introduction • Begin by painting the picture of darkness and despair in Isaiah 8:19-22, where the people sought answers in all the wrong places. • Introduce Isaiah 9 as a message of hope, a promise of light breaking through the darkness. • Historical Context: Around 733 B.C., the northern kingdom ...read more

  • Unlikely Preachers Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 14, 2022
     | 2,236 views

    This is a sermon I preached on Tuesday of Holy Week, 2022, to a gathering of Lutheran pastors for our monthly fellowship meeting.

    I’d like for you to join with me in thinking back to your high school years for a moment, and in doing so, how many of you at your high school had a poll asking for who in your graduating class was most likely to do certain things? What was yours? I graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in ...read more