MillCity Church

MillCity Church

4.8 (9)
Religion & Spirituality
Updated Weekly

Located in Neenah, Wisconsin, the story of MillCity Church is one of dreaming, belonging, creating, and loving. It is centered on Jesus and anchored on God’s Word. It's a story that doesn't settle for the status quo but looks to the future with hope. And it’s a story we want you to be a part of. Come be a part of our story.

3d ago

The Men Who Missed | Matthew 27: 11-27 | June 07, 2026

This sermon explores the trial of Jesus before Pontius Pilate and the contrasting responses of Pilate and Barabbas. It explains the historical background of Pilate, a Roman governor with a strained relationship with the Jewish people, and outlines the multiple phases of Jesus’ trial before Jewish and Roman authorities. Although Pilate repeatedly recognized Jesus’ innocence and even received a warning from his wife, he ultimately chose political convenience over truth and handed Jesus over for crucifixion. The message highlights Pilate as an example of someone who knew about Jesus but failed to commit to Him, emphasizing that knowledge alone is not enough—each person must decide whether Jesus is truly Lord. The sermon also focuses on Barabbas, a guilty criminal who was released while Jesus took his place, illustrating the Christian doctrine of grace and substitutionary atonement. Just as Barabbas was freed because Jesus was condemned, humanity receives undeserved forgiveness and salvation because Christ bore the punishment for sin. The central theme is that Pilate missed recognizing and following Jesus despite knowing the truth, while Barabbas unknowingly became the first recipient of the grace made possible through Christ’s sacrifice, demonstrating God’s love and redemption for all people.

45 min
May 31

Judas’ Failure | Matthew 27: 1-10 | May 31, 2026

This sermon examines the contrasting failures of Judas and Peter in the final hours before Jesus’ crucifixion, emphasizing that failure is a universal human reality but does not have to be the end of anyone’s story. Drawing from Isaiah 53, the message reminds believers that all people have gone astray and that Jesus bore the sins of all humanity, including both Peter and Judas. While both men were called by Jesus, witnessed His miracles, preached the kingdom, and experienced significant spiritual opportunities, their responses to failure were radically different. Peter pursued Jesus, trusted Him despite his weaknesses, and responded to his denial with humility, godly sorrow, and repentance. Judas, however, followed his own plans, betrayed Christ for personal gain, and responded to his failure with remorse rather than true repentance. The sermon distinguishes remorse—feeling bad about the consequences of sin—from repentance, which involves turning to God for forgiveness and restoration. Judas attempted to fix his problem through human means and ultimately fell into despair, while Peter allowed his failure to drive him back to Jesus. Through Christ’s restoration of Peter in John 21, the message highlights that God’s goal is not merely forgiveness but restoration and renewed purpose. Peter’s failure did not disqualify him from ministry; instead, God used him powerfully as a leader of the early church. The central lesson is that while failure is inevitable, what matters most is how a person responds to it. Pride and self-reliance lead to destruction, but humility, repentance, and surrender to Christ lead to forgiveness, restoration, and a future shaped by God’s grace.

53 min
May 31

Matthew 27: 1-10 | Oshkosh | May 31, 2026

This sermon on Matthew 27:1–10 examines the corruption surrounding Jesus’ condemnation, the tragic fate of Judas, and the sovereignty of God working through human evil. It highlights how the Jewish leaders violated their own legal standards through a secret nighttime trial, false testimony, and a predetermined verdict, contrasting their hypocrisy with Jesus’ innocence and righteousness. The message then focuses on Judas, who felt deep sorrow and acknowledged his sin but sought relief through the religious system rather than through Christ. Drawing a distinction between worldly sorrow and godly sorrow, the sermon argues that Judas’ remorse led him to despair because he placed his hope in the law and corrupt leaders, while Peter’s failure ultimately led him back to Jesus, demonstrating true repentance that results in salvation. The sermon further explores why God allowed betrayal and injustice, presenting them as evidence of Christ’s kingship, human freedom, and God’s sovereign plan to fulfill prophecy and accomplish redemption. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that no religious system, personal reform, or worldly pursuit can save; salvation is found only in Jesus Christ. The darkness of Judas’ betrayal, the corruption of the religious leaders, and the suffering of Christ all serve to magnify God’s grace, showing that despite humanity’s failures, God’s redemptive purpose prevails and invites people to run to Jesus rather than trust in the broken things of the world.

1h 2m
May 24

Be Careful That You Don't Fall...| Matthew 26: 57-75 | Oshkosh | May 24, 2026

Matthew 26.6.docx Document This sermon on Matthew 26 uses Peter’s denial of Jesus as a warning against spiritual overconfidence. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 10:12, it argues that Peter’s fall did not happen suddenly but resulted from a series of warning signs: he failed to listen to Jesus’ repeated warnings about His coming arrest and death, became boastful about his own faithfulness, neglected prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, acted impulsively by attacking the high priest’s servant, and ultimately followed Jesus “at a distance.” As pressure mounted during Jesus’ trial, Peter’s confidence gave way to fear, leading him to deny knowing Jesus three times. The sermon emphasizes that Christians can experience great spiritual victories and still stumble if they become self-reliant rather than dependent on God. Yet it also highlights God’s grace: Jesus knew Peter would fail, prayed for him, and intended to restore him. Peter’s later transformation into a humble and steadfast leader demonstrates that failure does not have to be the end of a believer’s story; when met with repentance and reliance on Christ, it can become a catalyst for growth, maturity, and stronger faith.

1h 2m
May 24

The Danger Of Distance | Matthew 26: 69-75 | May 24, 2026

MillCity Church

42 min
May 17

Coming in the Clouds | Matthew 26: 57-68 | May 17, 2026

This sermon centers on Jesus’ trial before the Sanhedrin and highlights how the accusations against Him actually reveal the unfolding story of God’s plan across three major eras: the Old Covenant, the New Covenant, and the Age to Come. The message begins by reflecting on Peter’s earlier attempt to defend Jesus with a sword, showing that God’s kingdom is not advanced through human force but through spiritual surrender and trust in Christ. As Jesus is brought before Caiaphas and falsely accused, the religious leaders misunderstand His statement about destroying and rebuilding the temple, believing He referred to the physical temple in Jerusalem. The sermon explains that Jesus was actually speaking about His own body, revealing Himself as the true Temple of God where God’s fullness dwells. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus fulfilled and replaced the old covenant system of worship centered on a physical location and animal sacrifices, inaugurating the New Covenant where believers themselves become the temple of the Holy Spirit and can worship God anywhere in spirit and truth. The message then points forward to the Age to Come, where Jesus’ declaration about the “Son of Man coming on the clouds” connects to Daniel’s prophecy and Revelation’s promise of Christ’s return. Though the Sanhedrin rejected Him and accused Him of blasphemy, Jesus boldly declared His divine identity and future reign. The sermon concludes by calling believers to live holy and expectant lives, remembering that the same Jesus who was mocked and rejected will one day return in glory, remove the curse of sin forever, and restore humanity to perfect fellowship with God as originally intended.

48 min
May 17

The Trials of Life | Matthew 26: 57-68 | Oshkosh | May 17, 2026

This sermon focuses on Matthew 26 and uses Jesus’ unjust trial before the Sanhedrin as a model for how Christians should handle the trials of life while “growing up” in their salvation. The message emphasizes that following Jesus means learning obedience and spiritual maturity by removing destructive patterns and embracing the life Christ offers. Through Jesus’ arrest, false accusations, silence before His accusers, and suffering, believers are shown how to respond when life feels unfair. The central lessons are to let God fight your battles and to speak truth only at the right time. Jesus remained silent when falsely accused, demonstrating trust, self-control, and dependence on the Father rather than reacting in fear or self-defense. Yet when directly asked about His identity, He boldly spoke the truth. The sermon connects this to the believer’s need for spiritual discernment, power, love, and self-control through the Holy Spirit. It then broadens into practical teaching from James 5 on enduring life’s trials with patience, eternal perspective, perseverance, and trust in God’s compassion and purpose. Using examples from Scripture, personal stories, and passages about spiritual warfare and God’s promises, the message teaches that trials are unavoidable but can become tools God uses for maturity, perseverance, testimony, and blessing. Ultimately, believers are encouraged to trust God’s plan, stand firm in faith, anticipate Christ’s return, and remember that God is compassionate, faithful, and actively working even through suffering.

1h 2m
May 10

A Praying Mom | May 10, 2026 |

A special Mother's Day Message from our very own Sandi Spence

39 min

4.8

out of 5

9 Ratings

Located in Neenah, Wisconsin, the story of MillCity Church is one of dreaming, belonging, creating, and loving. It is centered on Jesus and anchored on God’s Word. It's a story that doesn't settle for the status quo but looks to the future with hope. And it’s a story we want you to be a part of. Come be a part of our story.

Creator

MillCity Church
Years Active

2016 - 2026
Episodes

194
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© 2026 MillCity Church
Show Website

MillCity Church

Daily News

Daily News

Updated Daily