October 26, 2025Passage: Eph. 2:19-22Speaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Idea: As believers, our new position in Christ makes us a part of God’s eternal kingdom.I. We have been made citizens in God’s kingdom. A. As citizens we receive protection, access, and freedom. B. As citizens we are duty-bound to serve the king, obey the king, and…
September 28, 2025Passage: Ephesians 1:15-23Speaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Idea: The good news of the gospel is that God not only saves us, but that He helps us to live for Him each day. I. Paul shows us that we should pray for fellow Christians. A. A Christian is someone who has placed their faith in…
August 10, 2025Passage: VariousSpeaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Idea: Why Do We Give I. Why Do We Give A. We give generously as an act of worship. B. We give generously to invest in eternity. C. We give generously because God is generous. II. Application: A. We give generously when we give consistently. (1 Corinthians 16:1-2) B. We give generously when…
July 13, 2025Passage: Philippians 2Speaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Idea: Service is a way for followers of Jesus to proclaim Him as we build-up the church around us. I. When we serve, we reflect Jesus in three ways. A. When we serve, we reflect the posture of Jesus. B. When we serve, we reflect the work…
June 1, 2025Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:17-30Speaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Idea: We celebrate Communion to proclaim Christ. I. There are three main perspectives on Communion. A. In the Roman Catholic view, the bread and the cup become the body and blood of Christ. (cf. John 6:53-58, 63; Hebrews 10:12-14) B. In Martin Luther and John Calvin’s…
May 18, 2025Passage: John 13 and othersSpeaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Idea: Jesus is the head of the church, but He leads through godly men who follow His example of servant leadership. I. Jesus leads the church. A. Matthew 16:18; 28:18-19 B. Ephesians 2 C. Colossians 1:18 II. Jesus leads as a servant. A. John 13:1-5;…
April 21, 2024Passage: Various PassagesSpeaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Point: Baptism is identifying with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I. What is the meaning of Baptism? A. Baptism literally means To Submerge, and metaphorically it means To Identity With. B. Water baptism is an outward expression of an inward reality. II. Why is Baptism…
September 10, 2023Passage: Various PassagesSpeaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Point: Preaching allows us to understand and apply God’s unchangeable Word in our ever-changing world. I. God’s Word has endless wisdom. (Matthew 13:52; 1 Timothy 3:14-17) II. The Holy Spirit is always speaking. (Romans 10:13-14; Isaiah 55:10-11; Colossians 1:28) III. The world is always changing. (2 Timothy…
September 3, 2023Passage: Psalm 47Speaker: Pastor Rodney DeJager
March 5, 2023Passage: Matthew 28:18-20Speaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Point: We have words of eternal life for a world of dying people. I. Jesus has given us a message. A. Revelation 7:9-10 B. Luke 8:14 C. Ecclesiastes 7:2 D. John 5:24; 6:40; 11:25 II. Jesus has given us a mission. A. Matthew 28:18-20 B. Acts 1:8 …
