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  1. 6d ago

    The Upper Room: John 13:1-17 - Pastor Matt Clausen

    In this sermon on John 13:1–17, Pastor Matt introduces the new series set in "The Upper Room" during Jesus' final hours before the cross. He explores Jesus' act of washing His disciples' feet—a task reserved for the lowest status of servants—and explains how this gesture provides a profound picture of Christ's character and ministry. Looking at A Display of God's Love: Jesus' action reflects a love that is humble, A Symbol of Salvation's Cleansing: Jesus highlights that outward moral effort cannot make us clean and A Model of Conduct for Jesus' Followers: Jesus sets an example of humble service for His disciples, calling them to extend self-sacrificing love to messiest fellow believers and even to their enemies. (00:00) - Starting and Intro (00:34) - The Upper Room (03:32) - A Display of God's Love (06:15) - Humble Love (11:16) - Undeserved Love (12:55) - Unending Love (20:29) - A Symbol of Salvation's Cleansing (24:47) - A Model of Conduct for Jesus' Followers (30:35) - How Can I Grow in a Life of Humble, Loving Service? On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.   In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Pastor Matt Clausen preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

    The Upper Room: John 13:1-17 - Pastor Matt Clausen

  2. 6d ago

    Acts 20 - Pastor Kenny White

    In this message on Acts 20, Pastor Kenny explores how the Holy Spirit moves within the Church to empower believers and advance God's mission. Anchoring his message in Acts 1:8, he emphasizes that every believer—not just a select group—is indwelt by the Spirit to serve as a witness, both by proclaiming the gospel and by daily dying to self. Pastor Kenny reflects on the concept of being "interim", reminding the congregation that all earthly roles—including pastorship—are seasonal stewardships entrusted to God's care. Walking through Paul’s farewell to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20:27–38, he highlights three core leadership standards modeled by Paul: non-covetousness, dedicated labor, and open-handed generosity.  As Pastor Kenny prepares to step into a new chapter, he charges the church to remain vigilant over their own hearts, maintain unity, and hold fast to the gospel. (00:00) - Introduction & Transitioning into a New Chapter (03:59) - The Mission and Power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8) (10:22) - Embracing Our Role as Interim Stewards (13:35) - Paul’s Farewell Charge to the Ephesian Elders (Acts 20) (17:58) - Guarding Against False Teachers and Internal Division (19:29) - Commending the Church to God and His Word (22:30) - Living Out Non-Covetousness, Labor, and Generosity (31:38) - Personal Spiritual Vigilance and Church Unity (34:11) - Preparation for Communion and Final Benediction

    Acts 20 - Pastor Kenny White

  3. Sep 21

    The Upper Room: John 13:1-17 - Pastor Matt Clausen

    This episode kicks off the fall sermon series, "The Upper Room," with a focus on John 13:1-17. Pastor Matt explores the profound moment in the upper room when Jesus washes the feet of His disciples just hours before His crucifixion. Throughout the message, we learn that this act serves three main purposes: It is a display of God's love: Jesus demonstrates a love that is humble, undeserved, and unending.It is a symbol of salvation's cleansing: We are reminded that we must be washed by Jesus if we are to have true fellowship with Him.It is a model of conduct for Jesus' followers: Jesus sets the ultimate example of how we should serve one another.To truly grow in this kind of humble, loving service, we must have our identity completely tied to our relationship with the Father and our future in heaven. The Upper Room Series:On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.   In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. (00:00) - Introduction (06:45) - A Display of God's Love (08:33) - Humble Love (13:39) - Undeserved Love (15:27) - Unending Love (22:46) - A Symbol of Salvation's Cleansing (26:55) - A Model of Conduct for Jesus' Followers (34:07) - How can I grow in a life of humble, loving service? Pastor Matt Clausen preaches from the Shakopee Campus.

    The Upper Room: John 13:1-17 - Pastor Matt Clausen

  4. Sep 21

    The Upper Room: Hebrews 12 - Pastor Kenny White

    In this message, Pastor Kenny addresses his upcoming departure after six years of ministry by reminding the congregation that the church is not built on any human leader, but solely on Jesus Christ, who is the true founder and perfecter of our faith. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1–3 and 13:8, he encourages believers to look to the "cloud of witnesses" who have run the race before them, to actively lay aside both the weights and sins that hinder their spiritual walk, and to keep their eyes fixed on Christ through seasons of transition and trial. By contemplating Jesus’ endurance on the cross and remembering that He remains the same yesterday, today, and forever, the church is called to overcome weariness and stay firmly committed to following Him. (00:00) - Opening and Running with Endurance (07:44) - Surrounded (10:24) - Set It Down First (18:38) - One Who Never Hands It Off (25:27) - Consider Him (33:29) - The Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever Pastor Kenny preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

    The Upper Room: Hebrews 12 - Pastor Kenny White

  5. Sep 14

    Trust in the Lord Forever - Pastor Kenny White

    In this message, Pastor Kenny addresses his upcoming departure after six years of ministry by reminding the congregation that the church is not built on any human leader, but solely on Jesus Christ, who is the true founder and perfecter of our faith. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1–3 and 13:8, he encourages believers to look to the "cloud of witnesses" who have run the race before them, to actively lay aside both the weights and sins that hinder their spiritual walk, and to keep their eyes fixed on Christ through seasons of transition and trial. By contemplating Jesus’ endurance on the cross and remembering that He remains the same yesterday, today, and forever, the church is called to overcome weariness and stay firmly committed to following Him. (00:00) - Introduction & Proclaiming Jesus (01:11) - Church Leadership Update (03:12) - Reading Hebrews 12:1–3 & 13:8 (05:50) - Surrounded by a Cloud of Witnesses (Hebrews 12:1a) (09:49) - Setting Down Weights and Sin (Hebrews 12:1b) (17:12) - Looking to Jesus, the Founder & Perfecter (Hebrews 12:2) (22:05) - Considering Him (Hebrews 12:3) (24:35) - The Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever (Hebrews 13:8) (26:07) - Call to Respond, Prayer & Communion Pastor Kenny White preaches from the Shakopee Campus.

    Trust in the Lord Forever - Pastor Kenny White

  6. Sep 14

    Trust in the Lord Forever - Pastor Matt Clausen

    Pastor Matt addresses how believers should respond when facing unexpected challenges and trials. Rather than placing primary reliance on human wisdom, strength, or resources, Scripture calls us to place complete trust in the Lord. Through several biblical accounts, the sermon contrasts the outcomes of trusting in human ability versus trusting in God's power and provision. (00:00) - Introduction & Facing Challenges (01:27) - Church Leadership Update (06:19) - Jeremiah 17:5–8 (Trusting in Man vs. God) (08:31) - Joshua 6 & 9 (Trust in God vs. Trust in People) (11:32) - 2 Chronicles 14 & 16 (King Asa's Choices) (15:19) - Luke 5:5a vs. Luke 5:5b (Peter's Obedience) (20:07) - Jeremiah 17:5–8 (Enduring Seasons of Drought) (24:35) - Ezra 8:21–23 (Fasting & Total Dependence) (29:42) - Closing Prayer & Communion Pastor Matt Clausen preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

    Trust in the Lord Forever - Pastor Matt Clausen

  7. Sep 7

    2 Samuel 24: David Numbers the Fighting Men - Pastor Kenny White

    In this concluding sermon on the life of David, we examine 2 Samuel 24 to answer a fundamental question: Where does security actually lie? When David takes a census of his military, he falls into the trap of seeking ultimate security in numbers and human strength rather than in the Lord. Confronted with his sin, David acknowledges his failure, repents, and insists on making a sacrifice that costs him something. Through David's story, we are challenged to examine where we place our trust—whether in human tallies or in God—and reminded that true security and salvation are found only in Jesus Christ, who paid the ultimate cost on our behalf. (00:00) - - Introduction & Series Conclusion (00:55) - - Central Question: Where Does Security Actually Lie? (02:17) - - Point I: Security Does Not Lie in Armies (2 Samuel 24:1-9) (03:33) - - Joab's Response: "Why does my lord the king delight in this thing?" (08:45) - - Point II: Security Does Not Lie in Ourselves (2 Samuel 24:10-17) (10:02) - - "I Have Sinned": David's Confession & Intercession (17:48) - - Point III: Security Does Not Lie in What Costs Us Nothing (2 Samuel 24:18-25) (20:15) - - Araunah's Offer & David's Refusal to Offer What Costs Nothing (23:50) - - The Altar Built & The Plague Stopped (25:12) - - Point IV: A Price Paid, An Example Set, A Sacrifice Made Acceptable (28:40) - - Point V: What Is My Cost? Costly vs. Cheap Grace (30:15) - - The Tallies We Trust & A Question Worth Sitting In (32:05) - - A Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1) (34:00) - - Point VI: The Table & Communion Reflection David: Faith, Failure, and the Pursuit of God David is one of the most well-known figures in Scripture—a shepherd, a warrior, a king, and a man after God’s own heart. But his story is not just one of victory; it is also marked by failure, brokenness, and repentance.   In this series, we’ll walk through the life of David to discover what it means to pursue God in every season—when we are chosen, when we are tested, when we fail, and when we are restored.   Series Memory Verse – Psalm 63:1"O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water." Pastor Kenny White preaches from the Shakopee Campus.

    2 Samuel 24: David Numbers the Fighting Men - Pastor Kenny White

  8. Sep 7

    2 Samuel 24: David Numbers the Fighting Men - Pastor Jason Foreman

    In this final installment of the series on King David, we examine 2 Samuel 24 to see how even a "man after God's own heart" struggles with sin and relies on God's grace. When David improperly numbers the army, trusting in military size and human power rather than the Lord, he is confronted with the weight of his transgression. Through David's journey of confession, judgment, and eventual worship, we see that God's mercy frees us to both own our sin and fully worship Him. Ultimately, David's imperfect sacrifice points us directly to Jesus Christ, whose ultimate sacrifice on the cross provides the true and lasting cure for the plague of sin. David: Faith, Failure, and the Pursuit of God David is one of the most well-known figures in Scripture—a shepherd, a warrior, a king, and a man after God’s own heart. But his story is not just one of victory; it is also marked by failure, brokenness, and repentance.   In this series, we’ll walk through the life of David to discover what it means to pursue God in every season—when we are chosen, when we are tested, when we fail, and when we are restored.   Series Memory Verse – Psalm 63:1"O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water." Pastor Jason Foreman preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

    2 Samuel 24: David Numbers the Fighting Men - Pastor Jason Foreman
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