A Vinedresser is someone who prunes & cultivates vines. According to Scripture, God is our Vinedresser, who prunes & cultivates our branches, so we can bear more fruit. Join us for our sermon "The Vinedresser's Branches," from John 15:1-6, where we'll find encouragement in God producing fruit in us, so we can endure trials & tribulations.

The Vinedresser's Branches - John 15:1-6 - Matthew Niemier

Jesus' Full Joy - John 15:7-11 - Matthew Niemier

Famous performer and self proclaimed atheist Penn Jillete, once said that he did not mind people evangelizing to him. While he completely disagreed, it would be unloving for someone not to tell him about the Gospel, if they believed he was going to Hell. 
He didn’t understand why so many reacted in hate. Which is unfortunately how many people react to the message of the Gospel. Join us this Sunday, as we continue in the Gospel of John. In John 15:18-25, we find Jesus explaining to the disciples, that people will hate them as much as they hated Him. And it’s all because of this message of love. They in fact will be…“Hated Because of Love”.

Hated, Because of Love - John 15:18-25 - Jared Novak

The Church's Testimony - John 15:26-27 - Matthew Niemier

Turnstiles are effective at controlling the flow of a crowd. Typically, they consist of 3 arm bars, that rotate to allow one individual to proceed at a time. Jesus refers to a narrow gate as the entry point that leads to life. Like a turnstile, the narrow gate only allows one individual to proceed at a time. Thus, salvation is based on a personal, individual relationship with Jesus. Join us for our sermon "The Narrow Way," from Matthew 7:13-14, as well as Threefold Communion, which pertains to the past, present & future aspects of eternal salvation.

The Narrow Way - Matthew 7:13-14 - Matthew Niemier

Over 360 million Christians are currently being persecuted world wide. That's 1 out of every 7 Christ followers walking this globe. Persecution is nothing new. In fact, Jesus faced intense persecution, & warned His disciples that they'd endure the same. Join us for our sermon "Help Is On the Way," from John 16:1-11, where we'll hear about His remedy for the incoming persecution of Believers.

Help Is On the Way - John 16:1-11 - Matthew Niemier

Authenticator of Scripture - John 16:12-15 - Jared Novak

Often in athletic training, you'll hear the expression: "Pain is temporary, but glory is forever". According to the Word of God, the same is true with regards to grief & joy. Grief is temporary, but joy is forever. The only caveat would be one's definition of joy. There are many blessings that we mistake for joy, which is why it's important to correctly distinguish between the two. Blessings come & go, whereas the joy found in Jesus lasts forever. Join us for our sermon, "Grief, Turned Joy" from John 16:16-22, where Jesus comforts His disciples prior to His crucifixion.

Grief, Turned Joy - John 16:16-22 - Matthew Niemier

In these verses from John 17:1-10, Jesus prayers for His return to glory, the Believer's grace & divine protection. 

Extraordinary Prayer - John 17:1-10 - Matthew Niemier

Before Jesus departed the Upper Room, He prayed over His disciples. Just before He subjected Himself to a Roman crucifixion via the Jews, He had three specific prayer requests, as found in John 17:11-19. First, He prayed for their unity. Secondly, he prayed for their spiritual security. Finally, He prayed for their sanctification. Join us for our sermon, "Extraordinary Prayer pt.2," where we'll be encouraged in His prayer for those who follow Him!

Jesus' Full Joy - John 15:7-11 - Matthew Niemier

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