Pastor Paul has kicked off a seven part series on Hebrews.  In his first message he explains why you mush always keep your eye on the Prize:

LISTEN UP!     Audio  .   Video

Hebrews 1: :1-2:4

The Main Idea :  We must pay attention to the Son who is superior to all prophets and angels.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave this Sunday mornings' sermon titled:

Frenzy and Fulfillment     Audio  . Video

Text:  Mark 14:43-52

The Main Idea: Surrounded by hyprocrites and confusion, the Lord Jesus continued His journey to the cross.

Pastor Paul Ethington offered his Sunday morning message titled:

The Battle of Wills     Audio. Video

Text: Mark 14: 32-42

The Main Idea:  Jesus' human prayerfully submitted to His Father's will so that we might do the same.

Pastor Paul Ethington offered the 2nd part of his 2 part Easter sermon series titled:

The Passover Provision (2 of 2)   Audio. Video

Text: Mark 14:17-32

The Main Idea:  Jesus is the true and final Passover lamb whose shed blood marks His peopple for deliverance.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave the first of a two part sermon series titled:

The Passover Provision (Part 1 of 2)   Audio. Video

Text: Mark 14: 12-16

The Main Idea:  God is always at work - often behind the scenes - to carry out His purpose.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his sermon this morning of God's sovereignty and the sacrifice of his son Jesus.  His message was titled:

Seeking Treasure   Audio.   Video  

Text: Mark 14:1-11

The Main Idea: God's true people treasure Him above all else.

Pastor Doug Hanback offered his message to the Trinity congregation titled:

No Untroubled Heart     Audio. Video

Bible text: John 14:1-6

The Main Idea :  Only Jesus is the cure for an untroubled heart.

Pastor Paul Ethington offered his third sermon of a three sermon series:

Stay Awake and Endure     Audio. Video

Biblical text: Mark 13: 28-37

The Main Idea:  God’s people must patiently endure in faith as He continues to fulfill His promise.

Today, Sunday February 25, 2024, the congregation at  Trinity Evangelical Free Church located in Ripon, Wisconsin was offered Pastor Paul Ethington's sermon titled:

"Stay awake and endure (Part 2 of 3 )   Audio. Video

Text: Mark 13:14-27

The Main Idea : God's people must patiently endure in faith as He continues to fulfill His promises.

Pastor Paul Ethington offered the first of a three part segment in our study of "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark" with his message titled:

Stay awake and endure     Audio. Video

Text: Mark 13: 1-13

The Main Idea: God's peoplemust patiently endure in faith as He continues to fulfill His promise.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued our study in "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark" with his sermon message:

David's Son, David's Lord     Audio. Video

Text: Mark 12:35-37

The Main Idea: Jesus is God's promised Davidic King.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our study of "The Book of Jesus according to Mark" with his Sunday message titled:

Know God Rightly, Love God Fully     Audio. Video

Text: Mark 12: 28-34

The Main Idea: God's people love Him suprememly and love others sacrifically.

Pastor Paul Ethington broke away from  our study in "The Book of Jesus according to Mark" to talk of the glorification of God through His creation, redemption, and transformation with his message:

On Purpose and Promises     Audio. Video

Text: 1 Peter 1:3-7

The Main Idea:  God displays His glory through His works of creation, redemption, and transformation.

Pastor Paul Ethiington offered his Sunday sermon as we continue our study of "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark":

Resurrection Beyond Restoration     Audio. Video

Text: Mark 12: 18-27

The Main Idea:  Wrong ideas about God are rooted in Ignorance or arrogance.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued his study of The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark with this Sunday's message:

Give Caesar his stuff, give God yourself.   Audio. Video

Text: Mark 12: 13-17

The Main Idea :  Every earthly authority is under God's ultimate authority.

Pastor Doug Hanback gave this Sunday's message titled:

Life is a Vapor   Audio  .   Video

Text: James 4:14; Hebrews 9:27

The Main idea:   Life must be lived with eternity in mind.

Pastor Paul Ethington offered his Christmas Eve message:

CHRIST the true and better DAVID     Audio  .   Video

Text: 1 Samuel 17

The Main Idea: Just as David's victory counted for all the israelites, so Jesus' greater victory counts for all who believe.

On this third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Paul Ethington gave his morning message:

CHRIST the true and better Moses       Audio  . Video

Ref text:  Exodus 3

The Main Idea: Jesus is a greater deliverer than Moses who leads His people out of a greater enslavement and into greater joy and blessing.

On this second Sunday of Advent, Pastor Paul Ethington gave his morning message:

CHRIST the true and better ISAAC     Audio. Video  

Ref text: Genesis 22:1-19

The Main Idea: The near-sacrifice of Isaac the beloved son paints a picture of Jesus and His work. 

The congregation of Trinity Evangelical Free Church heard Pastor Paul Ethington his First Sunday of Advent message titled:

Christ the True and Better Adam     Audio  . Video

Text Reference: Genesis 1-2, Romans 5

The Main Idea: Jesus restores the hope that we lost in Adam.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Sunday message to the congregation of Trinity Evangelical Free Church titled:

The Treacherous Tenant   Audio. Video

Text: Mark 12: 1-12

The Main Idea:   God replaced the rebellious temple teachers with faithful apostles as stewardds of His Word.

Pastor Paul Ethington offered his first of two messages this Sunday titled:

The Prophet, Priest, and promised King revealed     Audio. Video

Text : Mark 11 : 12-25

The Main Idea : Jesus no longer concealed His authority as Propget, Priest and Promised King.

Pastor Paul Ethington discusses Jesus' predictions and provision while the people prepared and proclaimed the coming of the King:

The Counterfeit Coronation     Audio. Video

Text Refence: Mark 11:1-11

The Main Idea: The counterfeit coronation set the stage for the crucifixion. 

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Sunday message to the congregation titled:

Faith that sees     Audio. Video

Text; Mark 10: 46-52

The main idea:  Those who see Jesus as He truly is will for Him wholeheartedly.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued with our study series "The Book of Jesus according to Mark" with his message:

The Greatest Servant     Audio. Video

Text: Mark 10:32-45

The main ideas:   Jesus dying in our place revealed Him as the greatest servant.

Pastor Doug Hanback offered his message: 

When Rules Challenge Your Belief System     Audio. Video

Text: Daniel 10

The main Idea: Salvation does not stop persecutions and Tribuilations, but seems to increase them.

Pastor Paul Ethington offered his message on our need for faith and the need for complete acceptence of God's love for us:

Rich Love     Audio  . Video

Text: Mark 10:13-31

The Main Idea: Only those who fully depend on Jesus will inherit the riches of eternal life. 

Paastor Paul Ethington gave another "block building" sermon in his "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark" series titled:

God's Goodness in Marriage     Audio. Video

Reference text: Mark 10:1-12

The Main idea : God created marriage to display His Goodness.

Pastor Paul Ethington offered this Sunday's  sermon in our series The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark titled:

For Christ or Against Him     Video. Audio

Bible text: Mark 9: 38-50

The Main Idea: Everyone is living either for Chrict or against Him.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued with his series, "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark" with this Sunday's sermon titled: Greatness Redefined   Audio. Video

Supporting text: Mark 9:30-37

The Main Idea: Sacrificial service reflects our Saviour's greatness.

Pastor Paul Ethington offered his Sunday sermon titled:

Relying on Purpose     Audio. Video

Reference text: Mark 9:14-29

The main idea : God's people intentionally rely on Him.

After a two week hiatus, Pastor Paul Ethington continued his series "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark with his message titled:

" ...but Jesus Only "   Audio. Video

Text: Mark 9: 2-13

The main idea:  Jesus is the final word from God who suffered to save His people.

Dr. Paul Nelsen gave the 2nd part of his sermon series on The Ten Commandments titled:

Taste and See that the LORD is Good for His Steadfast Love endures for ever    Audio. Video

Text: Exodus 20:1-21

The main idea:  The Ten Commandments show us our need for Jesus.

Dr. Paul Nelsen gave his 1st of a two part sermon series on the Ten Commandments titled:

Taste and See that the LORD is Good     Audio. Video

Sermon text: Exodus 20: 1-21

The Main Idea: Staying firm to the 10 Commandments (they are NOT 10 suggestions...) will hold you favorably in the eyes of God's grace.

Pastor Paul Ethington offered the  second part of his his message titled:

Do you see anything (Part 2)     Audio. Video

Text: Mark 8:22 - 9:1

The Main idea: Following Jesus is evidence that He saved your soul.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave the congregation of Trinity his Sunday message titled:

Do You See Anything (Part 1)     Audio. Video

Text: Mark 8: 22 thru 9:1

The main idea: The Son of Man opens eyes to see Him kingdom through the cross.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave part 2 of his Sunday message:

Ritual or Reverence (Part 2)     Audio. Video

Text: Mark 7:1-23

The main idea: The condition of a person's heart is expressed through thoughts, words, and actions.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Sunday message:

Ritual or Reverence     Audio. Video

Text: Mark 7: 1-23

The main idea: Religious rituals can replace a right reverence for - and a right relationship with - God.

Pastor Paul Ethington  offered his Sunday message:

Take heart because I Am (Part 2 of 2)   Audio. Video

Text: Mark 6:45~56

The main idea:  Jesus the compassionate Shepard reveals Himself as God in the suffering of His people.

Pastor Doug Hanback continued our study in "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark" with his message emphasis on Judas and the 12 apostles titled:

A Walk with Judas     Audio. Video

Luke 6:12-16

The main idea: Most people do not start out turning on Jesus/Christianity/fellow believers, but it happens and we must stand on guard if we do not want to repeat the life of Judas.

We continue our study of "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark" with Pastor Paul Ethington's message:

Take Heart because I Am (Part 1 of 2)     Audio. Video

Text: Mark 6:31-44

The main idea: Jesus the compassionate Shepardprovides for His people.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Sunday message to those attending Trinity's annual "Worship in the Park":

Fighting Foolishness with Faithfullness     Audio. Video

Text;  Psalm 73

The main idea: Dwelling on God's goodness and God's greatness keeps life on earth in perspective.

Pastor Doug Hanback offered his Sunday message:

The Gift of Being Assembled   Audio. Video

Text: Hebrews 10: 19-25

The main idea: The gift of being gathered together in one place.

As we continue to study "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark", Pastor Paul Ethington offered his Sunday message:

Called to be Sent    Audio . Video

Text: Mark 6: 6b-30

The main idea:  Jesus calls and sends His people to carry out His purpose.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Sunday message as we continue with "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark"  and his sermon titled:

Out of the Ordinary       Audio. Video 

Text : Mark 6:1-6

The main idea: The Lord of Wisdom and mighty works became fully man to be rejected by men

Pastor Paul Ethington offered his Sunday sermon in our continuing study of "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark" with his message titled:

Jesus, Lord of Life   Audio. Video

Text: Mark 5:21-43

The main idea: Jesus restores life through faith because He is more powerful than disease and death.

As we continue in our study of "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark", Pastor Paul Ethington off ered his message:

Begging to Go       Audio. Video

Text: Mark 5:1-20

The main idea: Jesus is able to give new life because He has complete authority over the spiritual realm.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued our study in "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark" with his Sunday message:

Waiting Well     Audio. Video

Text: Mark 4:35-41

The Main idea: Jesus is with us and can be trusted because He has complete authority over His creation.

Dr. Paul Nelsen offered the  congregation of Trinity Evangelical Free Church his message:

Answer the call       Audio ∙ Video

Text: Exodus 3: 1-12

The Main idea: We all need a personal relationship with God.  Are you ready to answer the call?

Pastor Paul Ethington offered his Resurrection Sunday message:

From Confidence to Confidence         Audio ∙ Video

Text:  Matthew 26: 30-35

The Main Idea:  Jesus' resurrection moved Peter from brash confidence in himself to humble confidence in Jesus.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Good Friday message titled:

The Kindness of the King     Audio ∙ Video

Text:  2 Samuel 9: 1-13

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Sunday message as we continue our study of "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark" with his sermon titled:

Fruitful Hearing     Audio ∙ Video

Study text: Mark  4: 1-20

The Main idea: The lives of those who truly hear God’s Word will bear the fruit of enduring faithfulness to Him.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued our study of "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark" with his Sunday sermon titled:

Lunatic, Liar, or Lord       Audio ∙ Video

Study Text: Mark 3: 20-35

The Main idea: Jesus is the Lord who powerfully rescues everyone who trusts Him.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued our study of "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark" with his Sunday sermon:

Popularity, Identity, and Authority     Audio ∙ Video

Text: Mark 3: 7-19

The Main idea: Jesus was intentional about investing time with His Father and His friends.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued our study of "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark" with his message,

Rejecting Religion       Audio ∙ Video

Text : Mark 2:18 ~ 3:6

The Main idea: Jesus and His gospel reject superficial, self-righteous religion.

Pastor Doug Hanback continued in our study of "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark", with his message titled:

Humbled By His Grace (Don't Waste His Grace)       Audio ∙ Video

Text: 1 Corinthians 10:31

We continued in our study of "The Gospel of Jesus According to Mark" with Pastor Paul's message:

Jesus Dines with Deplorables   Audio ∙ Video

Text Mark 2: 13-17

The main idea : Jesus recues the unrighteous.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued our study of "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark" with his Sunday message:

Switching Seats       Audio ∙ Video

Text Mark 1:35-45

The main idea : Jesus switched placed with believing sinners to make us clean forever.

In our continuing study of 'The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark', Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Sunday message:

Ultimate Authority, Ultimate Healing     Audio ∙ Video

Text: Mark 1:21-34

The main idea: Jesus has ultimate authority over everything.

Pastor Paul Ethington  continued in our study of The Gospel of Jesus According to Mark with his sermon titled:

The King's Invitation to Transformation       Audio ∙ Video 

Text:  Mark 1: 14-20

The main idea : The gospel of the kingdom of God is a life-changing invitation to life-giving transformation.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our study of "The Gospel of Jesus according to Mark" giving his message:

Heaven Opened, Hell Unleashed     Audio ∙ Video  

Text: Mark1:9-13

The main idea: Jesus' water baptism and wilderness temptation identify Him with all for whom He came to give His life as a randsom.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Sunday message titled,

Preparation and Provocation     Audio ∙ Video

Text: Mark 1:2-8

The main idea : John's preaching and baptizing prepared the way for Jesus to fulfill God's promise to His people

Pastor Paul Ethington started off  2023 in the book of Mark title:

An Introduction to the Gospel of Jesus according to Mark                     Audio ∙ Video

Text: Mark1:1  

The main idea :  Mark presents Jesus as the Son of God and Son of Man who came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for all who will turn to Him in faith and enter the kingdom of God. 

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his 2022 Christmas Day message titled:

Three Gifts for the Greatest Gift       Audio ∙ Video

Text: Matthew 2:1-12

The main idea : The gifts of the three wise men point to Jesus as King, High Priest and Savior.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Christmas Eve message as we prepared for Christmas day:

A Baby Changes Everything     Audio ∙ Video

Text:  John 1:1-14

The main idea: God sent His only begotten Son into the world that we might live through Him.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his 4th Sunday of Advent message titled:

Songs of Promise: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing         Audio ∙ Video

Text: John 3:1-21

The main idea" King Jesus set aside HIs glory for a time to become the Prince of Peace forever!

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Third Sunday of Advent message titled:

Songs of Promise: O Come, All Ye Faithful       Audio ∙ Video

Text: John 1:1-14

The Main Idea: God created us to come to Him, behold Him, adore Him, and sing to Him in joyful worship.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Second Sunday of Advent message titled:

Songs of Promise: Once in Royal David's City     Audio ∙ Video

Text: Titus 2:11-14

The Main Idea: The gracious Redeemer will be worshipped forever as the glorious King

Pastor paul Ethington gave this Sunday's sermon;

His Church on Purpose: God's Covenant Community     Audio ∙ Video

Colossians 3:1-17

The main idea: God calls and gathers His covenant people to display His glory.

Pastor Paul Ethington  gave his second of two messages on Christ's Ordinances.  This weeks sermon is titled:

The Ordinances: The Lord's Supper     Audio ∙ Video

1 Corinthians 11:17-29

The main idea : Participating in the Lord's Supper rem9inds us of Jesus'sacrifice for us, marks us as people of HIs new convenant, and anticipates eternal fellowship with Him and His people.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave the first of two messages on "The Ordinances". This Sunday it was titled:

The Ordinances: Baptism     Audio ∙ Video

Text: Romans 6:1-11

The Main idea : Water baptism is a symbol that celebrates the invisible reality of our union with Christ and His church.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave is closing sermon to our Ephesians series: "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his message:

Grace to learn, love, and live the gospel of peace     Audio ∙ Video  

Ephesians 6:21-24

The main idea: God's life-transforming grace encourages believers to learn , love, and live His gospel of peace.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Sunday message titled:

Supplication, Sainthood, and Ambassadorship       Audio ∙ Video

Text: Ephesians 6:18-20

The main idea:  God uses our perserverance in prayer to keep us alert and to transofrm us for His purpose.

Pastor paul Ethington finished his series, "The Armor for the Real Battle" with his message:

The Sword of the Spirit     Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians:  6:14-17

The main idea: The sword of the Spirit is the Word of God, which equips every believer to stand firm in God's truth.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued with his series, "Real Armor for A Real Battle" with his 5th message:

The Helmet of Salvation     Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 6:14-17

The main idea: The helmet of salvation equips us to confidently live out the new life that God already gave us in Christ

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his 4th of 6 message in the series, Real Armor for A Real Battle with his sermon:

The Shield of Faith     Audio ∙ Video  

Ephesians 6:14-17

The Main Idea: The shield of faith can guard us in times of doubt, drought, and despair.

Pastor  Paul Ethington continued in his series, "Real Armor for the Real Battle" with his part 3 of 6 message:

The Ready Shoes       Audio ∙ Video

Ephesian 6:14-17

The main idea: The gospel of peace makes us ready to stand firm in Christ through every spiritual battle. 

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his second of six sermons in his series,  "Real Armor for the Real Battle" with his message:

The Breastplate of Righteousness       Audio ∙ Video

Text: Ephesians 6: 14-17

The Main Idea: Living out the righteousness that is ours in Christ guards us through the battles of the Christian life.

Pastor Paul Ethington started a 6 week series "Real Armor for the Real Battle" with his message:

The Belt of Truth     Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 6: 14-17, Part 1 of 6

Main idea: God’s truth transforms us and equips us to successfully endure the spiritual battle of daily discipleship.

Guest Pastor Doug Hanback offered his Sunday message preaching on  Ephesians titled :

Christian Warfare     Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 6:10-13

Main idea: We are in a battle and we cannot be on the sidelines, rather we are called to be on the frontline of the battle.

Guest Pastor Michael McKittrick gave his Sunday sermon on the most well known parable of Jesus Christ:

" Who is the Good Samaritan "   Audio ∙ Video

Luke 10:25-37

Todd  Harder, our guest speaker, offered  Part 2 in his message as we study the Parable of Jesus, with his message titled:

Living in Brokenness and Vulnerability:         Audio ∙ Video

Luke 18: 9-14

The main idea : To be transformed and used by God we must live in brokenness and vulnerability being bependent upon God's mercy and grace.

Guest speaker Todd Harder gave his Sunday message:

Foolish or Wise     Audio ∙ Video

Matthew 7:24-27

The main idea: Your level of obedience reflects how wise you are. 

As we continue our study of "Parables of Jesus", Pastor Doug Hanback gave his sermon:

Not So Fast       Audio ∙ Video  

Matthew 7:1-5 & 1 Colossians 11:27-32

The main idea:  Passing judgment is not an explosive emotion, but a thorough self-examination.

Pastor Paul Ethington offered his first of five message on "Parables of Jesus" this morning with his sermon:

Parables and their Purpose: An Introduction       Audio ∙ Video

Matthew 13:1-23

The main idea: The long term fruit of your life reveals the true condition of your relationship with God.

Pastor Paul Ethington offered his closing sermon in our series study, "Ephesians: The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his message:

Walking as Children in Wisdom Part 4: 

  A Sincere Heart for Sacrificial Service     Audio ∙ Video  

Text: Ephesians 6:5-9

Main idea : A new life in Christ transforms us from living for ourselves to living for the glory of God. 

We continue our study in Ephesians with Pastor Paul Ethington's message:

Walking as Children in Wisdom - Part 3: A Word for Children, for Parents, and for the Church     Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 6:1-4

God commands children to receive wise and loving training from their parents.

As we continue our study in Ephesians, Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Sunday message:

Walking as Children in Wisdom - Part 2: A Holy Household 

    Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 5:21-33

The main idea: A Christ-centered marriage glorifies God by reflecting the relationship between Christ and His church.

As we continue our series study in "Ephesians: The Unsearchable Riches of Christ", Pastor Paul Ethington gave his message:

Walking as Children in Wisdom: Daily Perspective       Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 5:15-21

The main idea: Living as imitators of God requires walking carefully under the Lord's authority.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our series study, "Ephesians-The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his message:

Walking as Children of Light  :   Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 5: 3-14

Main idea: Living as imitators of God requires walking as children of light

In our Ephesian's series, "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ", Pastor Paul Ethington gave his message:

Christ's Costly Love For Us   Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 5: 1-2

The main idea: Christ's sacrifical love reveals the Father's love and moves us to love others sacrificially.

Trinity Evangelical Free Church had its annual 'Worship in the Park" service where he offered his message :

A Compelling Community     Audio ∙ Video 

Text reference Ephesians 4:25-32

The main idea:  Our new connection in Christ compels us to live for one another's good and growth in Christ.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our Ephesians series sturdy, "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his message:

Unity and Diversit y for Glory (Part 3 of 3)      Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 4: 14-16

The main idea:  Gifts from Jesus Christ guard and grow us together for His glory.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our Ephesians series sturdy, "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his message:

Unity and Diversit y for Glory (Part 2 of 3)     Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 4:7-13

Main idea: Christ the conqueror gave gifts in variety to develop maturity and reveal unity in His body.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our Ephesians series sturdy, "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his message:

Unity and Diversit y for Glory (Part 1 of 3)     Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 4:1-16

The main idea: God is glorified when we eagerly live out the unity that He already gave us in Christ.

Pastor Doug Hanback continued in our Ephesians series, "Ephesians: The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his sermon:

Give God the Glory   Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians: 3:20-21

The main idea:  What do you (and I) have to change in our life for God to receive the utmost glory in our life and in His church.   

Dr. Paul Nelsen continued in our study of Ephesians with his sermon titled:

The Immeasureable, Unknowable, and the Fullness of the Love of Christ   Audio ∙ Video  

Ephesians 3:14-19

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Resurrection Sunday message:

They Recognized Him   Audio ∙ Video  

Luke 24:1-35

Christ's death and resurrection was necessary   and sufficient for our salvation and redemption if you are believer of Jesus Christ.

As we approach this Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Good Friday message:

From Sin like Scarlet to White as Snow   Audio ∙ Video  

Isaiah 1:2-20

Pastor Paul Ethington gave the second part of his message in the Ephesians series, "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his sermon :

Power, Purpose, and Unsearchable Riches (Part 2)     Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 3:11-13

The main idea: God will fulfill His eternal purpose by displaying His glory through His church.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our Ephesians series, "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his message:

Power, Purpose, and Unsearchable Riches (Part 1)

  Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 3:7-13 (Part 1)

The main idea: God made Paul a minister of His gospel to display His grace through His church.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave an added message towards our continued study of the Ephesians series, "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his sermon:

The Great Mystery Revealed   Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 3:1-6

The main idea:  The Father's plan to unite His people in the Son has been fully revealed by the Spirit.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our Ephesians study series,  "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his message:

Broken Walls and a New Dwelling Place (Part 2 of 2)     Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 2:19-22

The main idea: The Spirit is building His dwelling place in us to reveal the Father's glory through us.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his sermon in our continued Ephesians series, The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his message:

Broken Walls and a New Dwelling Place (Part 1 of 2)   Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 2:11-18

The main idea: The gospel that reconciles believers to God through Christ reconciles believers to one another in Christ.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued our in-depth study in Ephesians in the series, "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his message:

Remember Your Rescue (Part 3 of 3)   Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 2:8-10

The main idea: If you are a believer, God rescued you to fulfill His purpose.

 Pastor Paul Ethington offered more to our study of, "Ephesians: The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his sermon:

Remember your rescue (Part 2)   Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 2:4-7

The main idea: If you are a believer, God rescued you to display His glory.

Pastor Doug Hanback continued in our series study of Ephesians, "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his sermon:

Tending to the Little Things   Audio Video

Song of Solomon  2:15

The main idea: Relationships take constant work.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his 6th message in our continued series study, "Ephesians: The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his sermon:

Remember your rescue (Part 1)   Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 2:1-3

The main idea: If you are a believer, God rescued you from certain death.

Pastor paul Ethington gave continued insights in our Ephesians series study, "The Unmeasureable Riches of Christ" with his sermon:

Enlightened Eyes, Immeasureable Greatness (Part 2)   Audio ∙ Video  

Ephesians 1:15-23

The main idea: The same power that raised Jesus from the dead works in us to carry out God's purpose.

Pastor Paul Ethington continues in our Ephesians study series, "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his message:

Enlightened Eyes, Immeasurable Greatness  (Part 1)     Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 1:15-23 (Part 1)

The main idea: God glorifies Himself by opening our eyes to see Him, know Him, and trust Him.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our Ephesians study series, "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his message:

For His Glory: Adoption Preserved   Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 1:11-14

THe main idea: God,  the Holy Spirit preserves our adoption so that we praise Him for His glorious grace. 

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our series study, Ephesians: The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his sermon:

For His Glory: Adoption Purchased   Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 1:7-12

The main idea: God the Son purchased our adoption so that we would praise Him for His glorious grace.

Pastor Paul Ethinton presented the second week sermon in the series "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his sermon:

For His Glory: Adoption Planned     Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 1:3-6

God the Father planned our adoption so that we would praise Him for His glorious grace.

Pastor Paul Ethington kicked off our new series on Ephesians titled, "The Unsearchable Riches of Christ" with his message:

An Apostle, Some Saints and God's Abundant Grace     Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 1: 1-2

The main idea: God's Word is one way He gives His grace to His people.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his 4th Sunday of Advent message in the series, "Songs of Promise" with his sermon:

  God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen     Audio ∙ Video

Titus 3:3-7

The main idea: Lasting comfort and joy come from remembering God's work.

Elder Jeff Prellwitz concluded our series study, "Wisdom for Life", with his message:

Wisdom, Foolishness and Stewardship   Audio ∙ Video  

The main idea: Making beautiful music with a life for Christ

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our series study, "Wisdom for Life" with his message:

Wisdom, Foolishness, Work and Money   Audio ∙ Video 

Proverbs 30: 7-9

The main idea: Diligent work glorifies God by blessing people

Dr. Paul Nelsen offered a message in our series study "Wisdom for LIfe" with his sermon:

Wisdom, Foolishness and Idolatry   Audio ∙ Video 

Psalm 115

The main idea: You must hold God above all other considerations in ones life.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in his series, "Wisdom for Life" with his sermon titled:

Wisdom, Foolishness and Parenting   Audio ∙ Video 

Proverbs 3:1-6

The main idea: Wise parenting glorifies God by training the next generation to put their hope in Him.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our "Wisdom for Life" study with his message:

Wisdom, Foolishness and Marriage   Audio ∙ Video  

Proverbs 19:14

The main idea: Living wisely in marriage glorifies God by blessing people.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our series, "Wisdom for Life" with his message:

Wisdom, Foolishness and Friendships to Seek     Audio ∙ Video  

Proverbs 18:24

The main Idea:  Wise peole cultivate deep relationships with people who live wisely.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our series: "Wisdom for Life" with his message: 

Wisdom, Foolishness and Friendships to Avoid   Audio ∙ Video 

Proverbs 13:20

The main idea: It is wise to avoid deep friendships with people who live foolishly.

Elder Jeff Prellwitz continued in our Wisdom for Life series with his message:

Wisdom, Foolishness and Anger   Audio ∙ Video

Proverbs 12~19

The main theme: Our unchanging God 

Dr. Paul Nelsen continued in our series study, "Wisdom for Life" with his message:

The LORD reigns   Audio ∙ Video

Psalm 97

The main idea: YAHWEH rules as King. Righteousness and Justice are the foundation of His throne and our joy. 

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in his series, "Wisdom for Life" with his message:

Wisdom, Foolishness and Temptation   Audio ∙ Video

Psalm 5

The main idea: God has given every believer all that we need to resist the temptattion to rebel against Him.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our series, "Wisdom for Life" with his message:

Wisdom, Foolishness and Personal Character   Audio ∙ Video

Proverbs 4:20-27

The main idea: Guarding your heart is essential for a joyful, fruitful life in Christ.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our new series: "Wisdom for Life" with his message:

The Beginning of Wisdom   Audio ∙ Video

Proverbs 1:1-7

The main idea: Wisdom from God that has truly affected our eternal life will also affect our daily life. 

Elder Paul Nelsen offered his message in our new series, "Wisdom for Life" titled:

Finding Eternal Security   Audio ∙ Video

Psalm 16

The main idea: The person who seeks refuge in God finds rest for their body, eternal life for their souls, and everlasting joy in the presence of God.

Elder Jeff Prellwitz continued in our new series "Wisdom for Life" with his message:

Restoration of the Heart with God's Unfailing Love   Audio ∙ Video

Psalm 30

The main idea: Restoration of the Heart, God's unfailing love and our unending praise for God

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in his study of the Deuteronomy series, "Remember the LORD your God" with his message:

Dying Words of Life   Audio ∙ Video

Text: Deuteronomy 32:48 - 33:29

The main idea: The LORD is the true God who  loves, saves and sustains His people.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his sermon  this morning as he continued in our Deuteronomy theme study, "Remember the LORD your God", giving his message:

Words of Life   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 31:30-32:47

The main theme: God command His people to remember who He is, what He has done and what He will surely do!

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our study in the Deuteronomy series: Remember the LORD your God:

Passing the Baton   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 31: 1-29

The main idea: The unchanging God is always present with His people

Pastor Paul Ethington pinpointed Deuteronomy Chapter 30 in our series study, "Remember the Lord your God" with his sermon titled:

That You May Live   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 30

The main idea: A new heart from God leads to life.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our Deuteronomy series, "Remember the LORD your God" offering his message:

Choosing Safety or Stubbornness Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 29: 10-29

The main idea: Choose the safety of God's covenant over the stubbornness of secret sin.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued our study in the Deuteronomy series, "Remember the LORD your God" with his message:

Seeing is Not Believing   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 29: 2-9

The main idea: If you have eyes to see and a heart to obey, it is because the LORD has given you the eyes to see and a heart to obey Him.

Pastor Paul Ethington, in our own preparation for Spring Training, gave his Sunday message:

Surrendering Discipleship   Audio ∙ Video

Matthew 4: 18-22

The main idea: Jesus call all believers to follow Him whole heartedly and to invited others to do the same.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued our study in Deuteronomy, Remember the LORD your God with his message:

The Value of Rebellion   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 28:15-29:1

The main idea: The value we attach to something is revealed by the price we are willing to pay for it.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued our study in Deuteronomy theme, Remember the LORD your God with his message:

Covenant Commands and Consequences   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 27:1-28:14

The main idea: God will follow through on the consequences for His convenant commands.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our Deuteronomy series, Remember the LORD your God's with his message, 

Remember God's Work, Trust God's Word   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 26

The main idea: Remembering God's work helps us to trust God's Word.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his final message in the Deuteronomy series:

"Remember the LORD your God" with his sermon:

Love God, Love Your Neighbor (Part 3)  Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 22-25

The main idea: God sets His people apart by calling us to love Him by loving others.

Pastor Paul Ethington  continued our study of Deuteronomy in the series: "Remember the LORD you God" with his message:

Love God, Love Your Neighbor (Part 2)   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 22 - 25

The main idea:  God sets His people apart by calling us to love Him by loving others. 

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our Deuteronomy series: Remember the LORD your God with his message:

Love God, Love Your Neighbor (Part 1)  Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 22-25

The main idea: God sets His people apart by calling us to love Him by loving others.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued our study in Deuteronomy (Remember the LORD your God) with his Sunday message:

Protecting Life in the Promised Land   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 21

The main idea: Showing dignity for human life will guard the Promised Land from being defiled by sin.

Dr. Paul Nelsen gave our Easter Sunday message:

He Is Risen   Audio ∙ Video

Teaching scripture: John 20: 1-18 &

1 Corinthians 15: 3-6

Due to several reports of COVID 19 within our congregation, out of an abundance of caution, services were cancelled. 

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his next message in the series, "Remember the LORD your God":

Compromise and Catastrophe   Audio ∙ Video

Text: Deuteronomy 16:18​-17:20​

Main idea:  God’s commands are always good; compromising God’s commands always leads to catastrophe.

Pastor Paul Ethington offered his 16th message in the series, "Remember the LORD your God:

Remember and Rejoice: Three feasts for a forgetful family Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 16: 1-7

The main idea: God commanded three annual feasts so the Israelites would gather together to remember His work and to rejoice in Him.

Pastor Paul Ethington presented his 15th message of his "Remember the LORD your God" series:

Remember Your Release   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 15: 1-23

The main idea: Be generous with the Lord's people because He has been so generous with you.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in his Deuteronomy series, "Remember the LORD your God" with his 14th message:

Set Apart by God, for God   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 14: 1-29

The main idea: God sets apart his people for His purpose.

Pastor paul Ethington gave his 13th message in our Deuteronomy series, "Remember the LORD your God' titles:

The Price of Purity   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronmy 13: 1-18

The main idea today: God commands complete commitment from His redeemed people.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued in our Deuteronomy series: "Remember the LORD your God" with his message:

One People, One Purpose   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 12: 1-32

The main idea: God sets His peopple apart as they rejoise in Him as the only source of all blessing.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his 11th sermon in our Deuteronomy series, "Remember the LORD your God" titles:

Pick One: Blessing or Suffering   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 11: 1-32

The main idea: Obeying God brings blessing; disobeying God brings suffering.

Pastor Paul Ethington continues the study in our Deuteronomy series, Remember the LORD your God, with his message:

One Hope for Cardiac Arrest Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 10: 12-22

The main theme: Only God is able to truly change your heart.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his 9th sermon in our Deuteronomy series, "Remember the LORD your God" with his message:

Remember your Rebellion, Glory in God's Grace   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 9: 1-10: 11

The main idea; Remembering your rebellion will help you glory in God's grace

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his 8th message in our Deuteronomy series, "Remember the LORD your God" titled:

Don't Waste Your Wilderness   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 8

The main idea: Be careful to remember that all that you have and all that you can do are gifts from God.

Pastor paul gave his 7th message in our study of Deuteronomy titled:

Because the LORD loves you   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 7

The main idea: The LORD loves the people He chose, and He blesses their obedience for HIS purpose

Pastor Paul continued in our Theme Study of Deuteronomy, "Remember the LORD your God" with his message:

God's ways: For our good always   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 6

Main idea: God commands us to teach our children to obey Him with us for our good always

Pastor Paul Ethington continued with our study of Deuteronomy with his message:

Rescues, Reasons and Rewards   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 4: 44 - 5: 33

The main idea: God's gracious rescue is the reason - NOT the reward for obeying God's commands.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his Sunday message on 

Deuteronomy titled:

Commands for a Great Nation   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 4: 1-43

The main idea: Keep your soul diligently because the LORD is God.

Pastor Paul continued in his study of Deuteronomy ~ Remember your Lord your God titled:

Purpose, Progress and Power Trips   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 2-3

The main idea: God has sovereign power over all the lands and leaders of the world.

Pastor Paul gave his message in our study of Deuteronomy ~ Remembet the Lord your God titled:

Never Enough, Always Enough   Audio ∙ Video

Deuteronomy 1: 9-46

The main idea: God's promise, provision and protection are always enough for His people to trust Him completely.

Pastor paul Ethington gave his 4th message in our series, "Christmas on Purpose":

Peace with God, Peace from God   Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 2: 1-10 ~ 4: 1-3

Main idea: God's Gospel brings peace with God and with one another.

Pastor Paul Ethington finished his series "Lenses for LIfe" with his 9th message

God's Grace and Patience   Audio ∙ Video

Psalm 106

The main idea: Know that God's grace powerfully saves and patiently trains His people

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his 8th message in a 9 part series, "Lenses for Life"

God's Mercy and Love   Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 2

The main idea: You were born into a desperate situation in which your only hope for rescue is God's initiative and work.

Pastor Paul Ethington gave his 7th message in a 9 part series, "Lenses for Life."

God's Will and Freedom   Audio ∙ Video

Ephesians 1, Proverbs 21: 30

God is never hindered in His constant work to accomplish His own purpose in everything.

Pastor Paul Ethington continued his series "Lenses for Life" part 4 titled:

The Unchanging God   Audio ∙ Video

Malachi 3, Hebrews 13 and James 1 are referenced

The main theme: God in unchanging in His Person, in His Purpose and His Promises.

Pastor Paul Ethington continues with part 3 of the series "Lenses for Life"

A Treasure or a Terror  (No video was filmed for this week's service)

Psalm 139

The main theme: The One, true God is all-knowing, ever-present, and all-powerful.

Pastor Paul Ethington presented his second in his series:

God's Holiness, Eternity, Independence   Audio ∙ Video

Isaiah 6: 1-7, Psalm 90 & Deuteronomy 6: 1-12

The main theme: God's is Holy, eternal and independent (self-existent) 

Elder Terry Jacobson presented the 2nd in a 5 part series on Romans:

A Look in the Mirror   Audio ∙ Video

Romans 3: 9-26

The main theme: The Gospel is for everyone, and everyone needs the Gospel.

Pastor Paul Ethington reads from 

Philippians 4:10-20 with his message

Combatting Counterfeit Contentment   Audio ∙ Video

Today's theme: God will use our circumstances to teach us to be content in Him alone.

Pastor Paul Ethington continuines his theme study 

"Philippians: Getting Serious About Joy"

Today is Philippians 4: 2-9

The Expulsive Power of Joyful Prayer   Audio ∙ Video 

The main theme: Joyful, thankful  and thoughtful prayer expels anxiety and brings peace.

Pastor Paul Ethington gives his audio message on 

Philippians 3: 17 - 4: 1

Imitators and Imitations   Audio ∙ Video

Stand firm in the Lord by imitating Paul's progress, perspective and patience.

Pastor Paul Ethington talks on "making Christ my own" 

Philippians 3: 12-16

Pursuing the Prize   Audio ∙ Video

The main theme: Make Christ Jesus your own because He made you His own.

Pastor Paul gives his message in our continued study, "Getting Serious about Joy". This week in Philippians 3: 7-11

Loss and Found   Audio ∙ Video

Treasuring Christ turns everything else into trash.

Pastor Paul Ethington give his audio message

 on Philippians 3: 1-11

Looking out by looking up   Audio ∙ Video

We are joyous following Jesus Christ as we remain "A Church on Purpose".

Pastor Paul Ethington give his message on Philippians 2: 19-30

The Word of Life at Work     Audio ∙ Video

We work as God works in us

Pastor Paul Ethington gives his Easter Sunday Message

Matthew 28

The Resurrection Revolution   Audio ∙ Video

The resurrection demonstrates Jesus' ultimate authority over all things, even death

Pastor Paul Ethington will be continuing in our study in Philippians

Philippians 1: 27-30

A Greater Citizenship   Audio ∙ Video

Being a citizen of heaven here on earth.

Brian Thorstad will be talking on

Matthew 16: 13-19 in his message

The Church in Motion

Jesus is asking , " But who do you say I am? "

Elder, Jeff Prellwitz, gave his Sunday message on Psalm 105.

A Father's Love

"He who takes the Son, takes it all!"

Philippians 1: 18b~26 was the focus

Joy Redefines Life and Death

I can have confident joy in all circumstances when my joy is rooted in the glory of God.

Dr. Paul Nelsen continued our study in Philippians 1 verses 12-18. 

Paul's Joy in Persecution for the Gospel

Amisdt apostle Paul's difficulties, what mattered to him was the gospel and what sustained him was the JOY he found in the gospel. 

The message this 3rd week of our study in   Philippians 1:9-11 

The Purpose of Abounding Love

Prayer, Love for God's people and the righteousness of Christ.

In the second message, our focus is on Philippians 1:3-8

Philippians: Getting Serious About Joy ~ Part 2

We  examine God's grace and praising Him for His grace at work

This week we start a new study series in Philippians.  Philippians 1:1-11 will be the focus. 

Philippians: Getting Serious About Joy ~ Part 1

The servants of Christ Jesus and the source of grace and peace

Pastor Paul  message  on Psalm 78

Set Your Hope in God

Emphasized the importance of  telling the next generation about God's faithfulness. 

Pastor Paul offered his message on Psalm 116

Worship - The Right Responds to Rescue

Praising God for His deliverence

Psalm 8 was the focus of Pastor Ethington's Sunday message.

How Majestic is Your Name

As the Creator of the heavens and the earth,  the Lord is worthy of our praise.

Pastor Paul speaks on Psalm 146

Trust in the Worthy LORD

Trust God and praise Him for His faithfulness

The Third Sunday of Advent message:

God Forsaken

Psalm 22 ~ The Messaniac Psalm ~ God rescues His King

The Second Sunday of Advent message  is titled:

God Saved the King

This week Psalm 118 ~ Give Thanks to the Lord Forever

The First Sunday of Advent message  was a plea for restoration in his message

The Prayerful Anticipation of Restoration

Psalm 80 will be the focus

Pastor Paul  presents his message

The Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of True Worship

Psalm 100 ~ Worship with gladness and Thanksgiving

Pastor Paul Ethington continues our study in  the Psalms

Creation's Proclamation: The Glory of God

This week our study is Psalm 104

  The Lord: myShepard, my Host, my Treasure  

Pastor Paul studies the well known Psalm 23,

Pastor Paul Ethington  continues  the  study in Psalm 2 

The Ruler of Rulers is Our Refuge

The Kingship of Jesus Christ

Dr Nelsen provided his message

Not to us, Not to us...  

As we study Psalm 115, The Folly of Idols,  trust in the Lord.

Pastor Paul  Ethington presents his Sunday message

Fighting Folly with Faith

 A study in Psalm 73, Waiting on God

Pastor Paul Ethington speaks on 

True Longing, True Hope

A study in Psalm 452

A Camera Lens

Psalms 13,  "How long, O Lord?"

  Searched, Known and Pursued

Studying Psalms 139

The Freedon of Full Forgiveness

Psalm 32