To respond like Noah after he gets off the ark, we need one thing as God's people: promises. We need the promises of God. And not just that we need them. We need to cling to them with our whole heart. Listen to this sermon based on Genesis 8:15

Loving the Lost | Hosea 3

Sep 12th, 2022 18m 52s

Gomer was a woman who fit the very definition of lost. She wandered from her children and husband for the love of another. She wandered far from God through her sin. She was lost. But Hosea sought her. Hosea loved her. Hosea found her and broug

When defeat seems imminent, Cling to Christ's Victory | Revelation 19:11-16

Jun 1st, 2022 27m 43s

When defeat seems imminent, Cling to Christ's Victory | Revelation 19:11-16 by Douglas Van Sice

Living with the End Goal in Mind | Philippians 3:4b-14

Apr 3rd, 2022 28m 2s

It is so easy to get caught up in the world's idea of crushing goals and chasing after success. But in Philippians 3, Paul upends that notion by showing up what our goal as Christians in this world is and what success looks like. Take a listen

Your Champion Fights for You | 1 Samuel 17

Mar 7th, 2022 21m 48s

When giant problems come into your life, making you feel helpless, hopeless, and filled with fear, do you know what you need? You need a champion who fights for you and always comes out victorious.

The Way to Glory is Through Suffering | Luke 9:28-34

Feb 27th, 2022 24m 14s

Our fascination with glory can cause some pretty serious when it comes to our understanding of Jesus and our place in his kingdom. But in the transfiguration, Jesus shows us that the way to glory, for him and for us, is through suffering.

Rejection is the Rule, Not the Exception | Luke 4:16-30

Feb 14th, 2022 24m 54s

Rejection is the Rule, Not the Exception | Luke 4:16-30 by Douglas Van Sice

Did God Really Say? | 2 Timothy 3:10-4:5

Feb 14th, 2022 24m 32s

Did God Really Say? | 2 Timothy 3:10-4:5 by Douglas Van Sice

Leaving It All Behind | Luke 5:1-11

Feb 14th, 2022 20m 9s

Leaving It All Behind | Luke 5:1-11 by Douglas Van Sice

What Child is This? | Luke 2:1-20

Dec 25th, 2021 22m 26s

What Child is This? | Luke 2:1-20 by Douglas Van Sice

Despite All the Evidence to the Contrary, God's Promises Stand | Luke 3:1 - 6

Dec 5th, 2021 21m 2s

Do you ever find it difficult to reconcile God's promises with what you see in the world? That's been a struggle for God's people for centuries. External evidence can make it seem like God has forgotten his promises and that he is no longer wor

What Are You Willing to Die For? | Daniel 3:16-28

Nov 1st, 2021 26m 53s

"What are you willing to die for?" This is a question that not many of us have ever had to seriously consider. But it is important to contemplate because it forces us to wrestle with what is most important to us. Listen to this sermon, based on

Faith Sings with Joy, Even in Your Darkest Days | Jeremiah 31:1-9

Oct 25th, 2021 25m 4s

Because the world is such a dark place, we can often feel like we have no reason to be joyful. We feel like we have no reason to sing with joy. Between spiritual struggles, life not going the way you thought, and the messiness of the world, joy

For People Like Them? | Romans 3:24-25

Oct 18th, 2021 19m 36s

God's grace is the greatest gift we could ever receive. But have you ever scratched your head and wondered if some people really should have received it? Listen to this sermon based on Romans 3 to see how Paul addresses what grace is and for wh

Standing on the Word Requires You Sell Out the World | Mark 10:17-27

Oct 11th, 2021 21m 2s

When push comes to shove, are you willing to give up everything to follow Jesus? The only way to follow Jesus is to have a heart that stands on the Word alone. And to stand on the Word alone requires you to sell out the rest of the world--somet

You Are Not Alone | Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29

Sep 26th, 2021 25m 36s

Have you ever felt alone in this world? Felt like no one could understand what you are going through: the burdens, the pain, the sorrow, the hurt? That's exactly how Moses, the leader of God's people, felt. And God's promise to Moses is the sam

The Folly and Beauty of Wisdom | James 3:13-18

Sep 19th, 2021 27m 46s

Varying and competing ideas exist for wisdom and what it means to live wisely in the world. Which one is right? James has the answer for you. In James 3, he uncovers the folly of worldly wisdom and unveils the beauty of a life lived under heave

Jesus' Power is Stronger Than Your Doubt | Mark 9:14-27

Sep 13th, 2021 24m 29s

Finding yourself struggling with doubt or maybe even unbelief? Listen to this sermon from Mark 9 to see how Jesus clings tightly to those stuck in their doubt and replaces their doubt with his power.

Savior, Not Fixer | Mark 4:35-41

Jun 20th, 2021 22m 42s

One of the most common interpretations of Jesus' miracle of calming the storm sounds like this: "Jesus calmed the storm, therefore he will calm the storms of my life." But is that really the best way to understand this miracle? At the heart of

Fig Leaves Don't Work | Genesis 3:8-15

Jun 7th, 2021 21m 45s

When we make a mess of our lives by doing things we know we shouldn't, our first instinct is to try and cover it up. We get that notion from our first parents, Adam and Eve. Their first reaction after disobeying God was to try to cover up their

Mysterious Simplicity | John 3:1-17

May 31st, 2021 21m 47s

There is something about biblical Christianity that is mysterious simple. It can make us wonder if it's all too good simple to be true. Can my forgiveness, my eternity, my entrance into the kingdom of God really have nothing to do with me and e