There are seasons when joy feels distant and peace seems hard to hold. Habakkuk knew that feeling well—facing loss, uncertainty, and grim forecasts for his people. Yet in the middle of that reality, he made a deliberate choice: “yet I will rejoice in the Lord.” His circumstances didn’t improve first; his trust in God did. Paul offers the same kind …

Location: Boise, ID Date: November 16, 2025 Scripture: Jeremiah 52:31-34; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19 Sermon: Rev. John Crow

So Many Questions, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (11.9.25) by Sermonsโดย Sermons

Location: Boise, ID Date: November 9, 2025 Scripture: Jeremiah 51:20-24; Psalm 145:1-5, 18-22; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17; Luke 20:27-38 Sermon: Rev. John Crow

When a church cared for Paul in his time of need it was partnership in the gospel. Their giving was an act of worship that reached heaven itself. Behind every gift was a heart moved by gratitude, trust, and obedience. True Christian giving is driven by joy in God’s provision, rather than guilt or pressure. Philippians 4 reminds us that contentment …

Peacemaking Through Music, Zig Reichwald (Encounter, 10.26.25) by Sermonsโดย Sermons

When life unravels, even the smallest things can feel impossible. The news weighs heavy, relationships strain, and our plans fall through, leaving us searching for something steady to hold on to. From a prison cell, Paul wrote about joy and peace as daily realities, finding contentment in every situation when everything else is falling apart. This …

Location: Boise, ID Date: November 2, 2025 Scripture: Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Psalm 149; Ephesians 1:11-23; Luke 6:20-31 Sermon: Rev. John Crow

For All The Saints, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (11.2.25) by Sermonsโดย Sermons

Location: Boise, ID Date: October 26, 2025 Scripture: Jeremiah 48:25-30, 42; Psalm 65:1-14; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14 Sermon: Rev. John Crow

A gold medal represents the highest achievement — the reward for discipline, perseverance, and commitment to a goal. Yet for the believer, the true prize isn’t made of metal but of faith that endures and a life shaped by Christ. In Philippians 3:10—4:1, Paul points us toward that eternal reward — knowing Christ fully and living faithfully in His ca…

Grace, All Sufficient- Rev. Dr. Helen Rhee (10.26.25) by Sermonsโดย Sermons

A dark tunnel, a stolen kiss, and a stinging slap—one quick moment, two bold moves, and a grinning soldier who “seized the day.” It’s a funny story, but it hits close to home: life moves fast, and opportunities can pass in a blink. Between bills, deadlines, and distractions, it’s easy to forget what it means to truly live life to the fullest. In Ph…

Location: Boise, ID Date: October 19, 2025 Scripture: Jeremiah 42:7-17, 43:1-4; Psalm 119:97-104; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8 Sermon: Rev. John Crow

About That Kingdom... Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (10.19.25) by Sermonsโดย Sermons

Location: Boise, ID Date: October 12, 2025 Scripture: Jeremiah 38:5-14; Psalm 22:1-15; Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31 Sermon: Rev. John Crow

When Paul wrote that nothing could separate us from the love of Christ, his next words were filled with grief for those who had rejected that same love. From celebration to sorrow, his heart broke for the lost — and in that sorrow, he revealed the very heart of Christ. Guest speaker **Pastor Boris Pena**, Youth Leader at the Platteville Free Method…

Jesus, the Guest of Sinners, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (10.12.25) by Sermonsโดย Sermons

Paul had everything—status, education, influence—but he came to see it all as loss compared to knowing Christ. His deepest desire wasn’t comfort or achievement, but a relationship so real that even suffering became a means of sharing in Christ’s life. In Philippians 3:7–14, Paul describes a faith that presses forward—forgetting what lies behind and…

Location: Boise, ID Date: October 5, 2025 Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, 32:40-41; Psalm 144:11-15; James 5:1-7; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Sermon: Rev. John Crow

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Peacemaking and Pilgrimage, Caleb Marll (Encounter, 9.28.25) by Sermonsโดย Sermons

Location: Boise, ID Date: September 28, 2025 Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14; Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 Sermon: Rev. John Crow

When faced with opposition, how do we respond—with fear or with faith? In this message, Thomas Ramundo shares the story of a young college freshman who dared to stand for prayer against ridicule—and witnessed a miracle that silenced unbelief. Drawing from **Acts 4** and the story of Bartimaeus in Mark 10, Pastor Ramundo reminds us that the same Hol…

All Will Be Accomplished, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (9.28.25) by Sermonsโดย Sermons

When people ask, “Do you care?”, they are looking for actions that prove love is real. In a world full of self-interest and distraction, genuine care can be hard to find. In Philippians 2:19–30, Paul lifts up Timothy and Epaphroditus as examples of what it looks like to truly care for others. They were men whose lives reflected Christ’s selfless lo…

Location: Boise, ID Date: September 21, 2025 Scripture: Jeremiah 25:15-33; Psalm 79:1-9; 1 Timothy 2:1-8; Luke 16:1-13 Sermon: Rev. John Crow

When Mercy Opens a New Door, Pastor Charles Latchison (9.21.25) by Sermonsโดย Sermons

Blessed are the Peacemakers, Meg Wolfgram (Encounter, 9.21.25) by Sermonsโดย Sermons

Life often feels overwhelming when we think about changing the world. How could one person ever make a real difference? Yet God’s plan has always been to work through individuals—ordinary people who allow Him to shape their hearts and guide their steps. In Philippians 2:12–16, Paul reminds believers to “work out” their salvation, not by their own s…

Location: Boise, ID Date: September 14, 2025 Scripture: Jeremiah 21:11-22:4; Psalm 14; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10 Sermon: Rev. John Crow

Jesus and the Children, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (9.14.25) by Sermonsโดย Sermons

In Philippians 2:5–11, Paul reminds us that Jesus, though fully God, humbled Himself as a servant, even to death on a cross. Because of this, God has exalted Him and given Him the name above every name. This week, Pastor Tim Ward shares how the name of Jesus is saving, precious, comforting, conquering, and exalted. From stories of transformed lives…

Date: September 7, 2025 Instructor: Rev. John Crow

Location: Boise, ID Date: September 7, 2025 Scripture: Jeremiah 20; Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33 Sermon: Rev. John Crow

The Humble Road, Rev. Doug Ranck (9.7.25) by Sermonsโดย Sermons

On this Labor Day weekend, our community gathered under the tent at Krouskop Park for the annual Community Worship Service. Churches from across Richland County came together in unity to lift up the name of Jesus in worship, prayer, and fellowship. This year’s guest speaker was Dave Gerry, a longtime Madison-area businessman, founder of The Princet…

Location: Boise, ID Date: August 31, 2025 Scripture: Jeremiah 14:13-18; Psalm 81:1, 10-16; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14 Sermon: Rev. John Crow

Prayer Always, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (8.31.25) by Sermonsโดย Sermons

When music, lights, and activity fade away, what’s left at the center of worship? For the church in Philippi, Paul pointed them to the example of Christ Himself — humility, obedience, and self-giving love. Worship is not measured by performance or atmosphere but by a heart aligned with Jesus. This Sunday, Pastor Tim will remind us that true worship…

Location: Boise, ID Date: August 24, 2025 Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-16: 8:18-9:1; Psalm 71:1-6; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17 Sermon: Rev. John Crow

The Kingdom Now and the Return of the King, Rev. Dr. Gabe Lawson (8.24.25) by Sermonsโดย Sermons

Grace and peace. These two words, often paired together in Paul’s letters, hold deep meaning for how the church is called to live and grow together. In Philippians 1:2-6, Paul reminds the believers that what God begins in them, He is faithful to complete. Grace and peace go hand in hand, just as faith and good works, encouragement and perseverance,…

Location: Boise, ID Date: August 17, 2025 Scripture: Jeremiah 1; Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56 Sermon: Rev. John Crow

Faith Along the Way, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (8.17.25) by Sermonsโดย Sermons

A few words from Pastor John.

We know God the Father and God the Son—but for many, God the Spirit feels mysterious, even hard to understand. Yet it is through the Holy Spirit that we hear from God, receive His guidance, and experience His power. In Scripture, we see that the Spirit never forces His way in; He comes where He is welcomed. Dave Ewing takes us from the sending of t…

Location: Boise, ID Date: August 10, 2025 Scripture: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24; Galatians 6; Luke 12:32-40 Sermon: Rev. John Crow

Increase Our Faith! Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (8.10.25) by Sermonsโดย Sermons

Something sacred happens at the Lord’s Table—but what exactly? Is it just a symbol, a reminder, a ritual… or is there more going on than meets the eye? In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul passes along what he received directly from the Lord: that communion is more than bread and cup—it’s participation. It’s remembrance, yes, but also proclamation. It’s a mom…