Paul Lindemulder 6/22/26 Paul Lindemulder 6/22/26

Why Pray? (Matthew 5:6-13)

Prayer is the chief expression of Christian gratitude, yet it remains one of the most difficult aspects of the Christian life. We struggle because of our sinfulness, our doubts, our busyness, and our tendency to trust visible means more than the God who provides through them. In the Lord's Prayer, Christ teaches us not merely how to pray, but to whom we pray. Through faith in Jesus Christ, believers are given the astonishing privilege of addressing the Creator of heaven and earth as "Our Father." Prayer is not a performance to impress others or a technique to manipulate God. It is the joyful privilege of adopted children who come confidently before their loving Father. Because Christ has purchased our access to God and continually intercedes for us, our prayers matter. Prayer expresses our dependence, deepens our communion with God, cultivates gratitude, and conforms our will to His. As grateful children, we pray not simply for God's gifts, but out of love for the Giver Himself.

Paul Lindemulder 6/18/26 Paul Lindemulder 6/18/26

The Parable of Two Prayers (Luke 18:9-14)

In Luke 18:9–14, Jesus contrasts two prayers that reveal two very different hearts. The Pharisee trusts in his own righteousness and compares himself favorably to others, while the tax collector comes with nothing but a plea for mercy. Christ's verdict overturns every human expectation.

This sermon explores the danger of self-righteousness, the beauty of humility, and the gospel truth that sinners are justified not by their works but by God's grace through faith in Christ alone.

Paul Lindemulder 3/17/26 Paul Lindemulder 3/17/26

Relationship in the Church (1 Peter 4:7-11)

The sermon on 1 Peter 4:7-11 reminds us that "the end of all things is at hand" is not a cause for fear but a joyful declaration of the new reality we inhabit since Christ's ascension and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit: born again by grace alone into His kingdom, we live as pilgrims with one eye on the present world and one on the glory to come. In light of this, Peter calls believers to cultivate church relationships that glorify God through four key imperatives—being sober-minded for effective prayer, loving one another earnestly with constant forgiveness that covers a multitude of sins, showing genuine hospitality without grumbling by sharing life’s joys and sorrows, and serving one another with the gifts God has graciously given us, identified not by self-assessment but by meeting others’ needs in word and deed. Though we fall short daily, God is glorified in these imperfect relationships through Jesus Christ—His perfect work, intercession, sanctifying Spirit, and sacrificial example—foreshadowing the eternal fellowship awaiting us when He returns, drawing us closer to our Savior and one another.

Paul Lindemulder 2/6/26 Paul Lindemulder 2/6/26

New Creatures in an Old World (2 Corinthians 5:16-21)

Discover how the gospel reshapes identity in a culture of confusion. In Christ, we’re made new—reoriented to see others through grace and called to live out reconciliation. The old has passed; the new has come.

Paul Lindemulder 2/4/26 Paul Lindemulder 2/4/26

What's With Life and Death?

What is your only comfort in life and death? This timeless question from the Heidelberg Catechism offers a profound answer that our world desperately needs to hear: you belong—body and soul—to your faithful Savior, Jesus Christ. In this sermon, we explore how biblical hope isn't about optimism or self-effort, but about confident expectation grounded in God's faithfulness. You are not your own. You don't belong to your guilt, shame, or fear. You belong to Christ, who has claimed you, redeemed you, and covenanted with you before you could ever choose Him.

Paul Lindemulder 11/21/25 Paul Lindemulder 11/21/25

What's with Jesus Leaving? (LD 18; Luke 24:36-53)

Today we welcome Rev. Austin Britton as he preaches on the meaning and power of Christ’s ascension. Far from being an absence, the ascension is Jesus’ strategic advance for the growth of God’s kingdom. By ascending, Christ sends the Holy Spirit, expands His presence to all believers, and equips the church to fulfill its mission. Rev. Britton highlights how Jesus’ ascension empowers us to do greater works, assures us of His intercession, and prepares our eternal home—revealing the immense benefits this pivotal moment brings to every Christian.

Paul Lindemulder 11/19/25 Paul Lindemulder 11/19/25

Walls Crumble, and Bridges are Made (Acts 11:1-18)

Rev. Austin Britton’s sermon emphasizes the importance of discerning God’s will over clinging to tradition, using the example of Peter’s vision in Acts 11. He challenges the church to embrace diversity, unity, and the unifying power of the gospel, urging believers to overcome biases and seek God’s guidance.