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Stirring the Embers
John 16:7-20 | Sun, Jan 08, 2017 | Pastor Ken Schultz
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Stoking spiritual fire in our hearts takes the Holy Spirit stirring the coals of the church by convincing us of sin, and blowing in the fresh oxygen of grace at the same time by convincing us of the goodness of Christ to sinners. In addition, we must be convinced of judgement and that it is placed on Him so that we may go free and fight our sin from victory, not for victory.
Fierce Love
John 17:1-5 | Wed, Feb 01, 2017 | Pastor Ken Schultz

Jesus was a man! No big revelation huh! Or is it? In today’s message we will be talking about what we can learn about manhood from Jesus. He had fierce love for His father and for all of us, and was willing to battle sin and death for us! Men, let’s follow Him into glory!

Burning Through Sorrow
John 16:13-22 | Mon, Jan 16, 2017 | Pastor Ken Schultz

Do you avoid sorrow? Most people have all kinds of strategies to avoid it. Jesus teaches us that sorrow is a reality and to embrace sorrow and let him turn it into joy!

Ignition
John 15-16 | Sun, Jan 01, 2017 | Pastor Ken Schultz

Does the fire of your faith need to be stoked so that it does not grow cold? In today’s message we look at the role of the Holy Spirit as oxygen stoking our fire while He lives in us through the power of Jesus' words as we abide in Him!

Alive Within
Philippians 1:1-11 | Sun, Aug 02, 2026 | Pastor Ken Schultz

Based on Philippians 1:1-11 Paul wrote the letter to the Philippians while imprisoned, yet his life overflowed with joy because his confidence rested in Christ rather than his circumstances. This message reminds us that true victory begins in our inner life, where our identity is found in being servants of Jesus, partners in the gospel, and recipients of God's unfailing grace.

Heart of Worship
Exodus 32:1-4 | Sun, Jul 26, 2026 | Pastor Ken Schultz

This message explores how the Israelites' worship of the golden calf reveals that idolatry is ultimately a heart issue, not merely an external action. It challenges believers to examine what truly holds first place in their lives, reminding us that worship is about loving and surrendering our whole lives to God rather than simply participating in religious activities.

Faith that restores
James 5:16-20 | Sun, Jul 19, 2026 | Pastor Ken Schultz

This message teaches that the power of prayer is not found in the strength, passion, or eloquence of the person praying, but in the strength and faithfulness of the God to whom we pray. James 5:16-20 reminds believers to turn to God in every circumstance, rely on the support of the church, confess sin, pray with faith that trusts God's will, and lovingly pursue those who have wandered from Christ.

Patient Endurance
James 5:7-12 | Sun, Jul 05, 2026 | Pastor Ken Schultz

Based on James 5:7–12, this message teaches that believers are called to patiently endure trials and injustice by trusting God's timing rather than demanding immediate justice.

The war within
James 4:1-12 | Sun, Jun 14, 2026 | Pastor Ken Schultz

This message explores James 4:1–12 and teaches that the conflicts we experience with others often originate from sinful desires, pride, and divided loyalties within our own hearts. James calls believers to stop blaming external circumstances, humble themselves before God, submit to Him, resist the devil, and receive God's abundant grace.

Meekness of Wisdom
James 3:13-18 | Sun, Jun 07, 2026 | Pastor Ken Schultz

This message from James 3:13–18 explores the difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom. Using the analogy of competing operating systems, the message argues that our words, conflicts, and behaviors reveal what is happening in our hearts. The central challenge is not simply behavior modification, but allowing God to transform the heart so that wisdom produces peace, humility, mercy, and righteousness.

Faith Works
James 2:14-26 | Sun, May 31, 2026 | Pastor Ken Schultz

This message unpacks James 2:14–26, where James challenges the idea of faith without action by asking whether such faith can truly save. It explains that faith without works is dead. The message also clarifies that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus, but genuine saving faith is always demonstrated through a transformed life and obedient action.

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