Sunday, May 5, 2024 | Kari Bartkus Galatians 6:7-8 We have two options: (1) sow to the flesh and reap destruction or (2) sow to the Spirit and reap eternal life. Galatians 5:17–These options contradict each other. Fruits of the flesh lead to brokenness, separation, discontentment, and ultimately death. Galatians 5:22-23–Fruits of the Spirit–How do…

Sunday, April 14, 2024 | Gus Hacker Romans 8:1-4 The law gives us the power to know what to do, but it does not give us power to do it or keep it. Romans 7:18–Nothing good lives in me. We cannot obey the 10 commandments by our own power; we need the Holy Spirit. Jesus…

Sunday, April 7, 2024 | Gus Hacker Romans 8:1-2 Romans 8 is one of the greatest chapters in the whole Bible. It is a great comfort for us in all seasons of life. The Holy Spirit is mentioned 19 times in the first 27 verses. Sin has riddled and destroyed our lives, so why are…

Sunday, March 31, 2024 | Gus Hacker Mark 16:1-7 The women went to the tomb but had no one to roll the stone away from them. But God had done it for them! Who do we rely on when we face obstacles? God! There is victory over death, the grave, the tomb. The disciples did…

Sunday, March 24, 2024 | Gus Hacker Mark 11:1-11 Things aren’t always what they seem. No one but Jesus knew the full meaning of His actions. John 12:16 — The disciples did not understand everything until later. Zechariah 9:9 — The prophecy of the triumphal entry. Every detail was planned out, just like in our…

Sunday, March 17, 2024 | Gus Hacker Luke 22:39-46 No one enjoys trials and tests. Not being prepared for a test is the worst case scenario. Prayer is important. Pray for spiritual strength everyday. It will strengthen others. We deny Jesus on a regular basis. Temptation is very subtle and chips away at us. It’s…

Sunday, March 10, 2024 | Gus Hacker John 12:32 The Bible was written for redemption. From Genesis to Revelation, the cross is the key. It’s all about Jesus’ death. The cross can be hard to look at because it points out our sin, shame, and guilt. Jesus was a bloody mess and completely unrecognizable for…

Sunday, March 3, 2024 | Gus Hacker Acts 2:22-40 Salvation is a miracle. Matthew 28:20 — Jesus gives the great commission. In Acts 2, the Holy Spirit came upon the people and 3,000 people were baptized. Baptism is an act of obedience, to confess allegiance to the Lord. Galatians 2:20 — I have been crucified…

Sunday, February 25, 2024 | Gus Hacker Luke 10:25-37 We should all ask what we need to do to inherit eternal life. If you were the man in the ditch, would you want someone to be the Samaritan helper for you? Jesus tells the man to be neighborly. This story is about how God loves…

Sunday, February 18, 2024 | Gus Hacker Mark 12:31 If we don’t love God, we cannot love our neighbor. The only reason we stop to help others is because we have the love of God in our heart. Neighbor: one who is nearby (anyone you come into contact with). To love your neighbor as you…