Sermons

Sep 29

2024

September 29, 2024

The Power of the Church

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 1:1–14

Sep 22

2024

September 22, 2024

The Life-Changing Results of Justification (part 2)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 5:3–11

Sep 15

2024

September 15, 2024

The Life-Changing Results of Justification (part 1)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 5:1–2

Feb 25

2024

February 25, 2024

Vision Sunday 2024

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Colossians 1:28–29, 1 Corinthians 3:6–7

Feb 18

2024

February 18, 2024

The Conclusion & Implications for All Being Unrighteous

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 3:19–20

Jan 28

2024

January 28, 2024

God is faithful and trustworthy

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 3:1–8

Jan 21

2024

January 21, 2024

Having the law & circumcision do not make one righteous

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 2:17–29

Jan 14

2024

January 14, 2024

Romans (short) Review with some thoughts from Philippians 3

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 3:1–11

Jan 7

2024

January 7, 2024

Renewal from God's Word

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 19:7–14

Dec 31

2023

December 31, 2023

Christmas is over, but Jesus is still Emmanuel

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 1:18–25, Galatians 4:4–7

Dec 24

2023

December 24, 2023

Responding to Christmas

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 2:4–20

Dec 17

2023

December 17, 2023

The Birth of Jesus: what happened and why it matters

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 2:1–12

Dec 10

2023

December 10, 2023

God keeps his promises

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 1:26–38

Dec 3

2023

December 3, 2023

Having the law doesn't make one righteous

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 2:12–16

Nov 26

2023

November 26, 2023

The Problem of the Moralistic & Religious

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 2:1–11

Nov 19

2023

November 19, 2023

The Results of Idolatry: Sexual sins and many other sins

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 1:24–32

Nov 12

2023

November 12, 2023

Idolatry

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 1:21–23

Oct 8

2023

October 8, 2023

What is the gospel and why it matters (part 1)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 1:16

Sep 24

2023

September 24, 2023

The Very Purest Gospel

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 1:1–7

Sep 17

2023

September 17, 2023

Psalm 115 - Not to us

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 115:1–18

Sep 10

2023

September 10, 2023

Psalm 119:9-16 - How can we live the way God wants us to live?

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 119:9–16

Aug 27

2023

August 27, 2023

Psalm 90 - The Reality of God in the Desert

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 90:1–17

Aug 20

2023

August 20, 2023

Psalm 122 - A Song of Ascent

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 122:1–9

Aug 13

2023

August 13, 2023

Psalm 77 - Reordering Our Anxiety & Despair

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 77:1–20

Jul 30

2023

July 30, 2023

Psalm 25 - The Path of Guidance

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 25:1–22

Jul 23

2023

July 23, 2023

Psalm 1 - Two Ways

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 1:1–6

Jun 18

2023

June 18, 2023

Philadelphia: Full, Faithful, and Unashamed

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Revelation 3:7–13

Jun 11

2023

June 11, 2023

Sardis: Alive... but Dead

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Revelation 3:1–6

Jun 4

2023

June 4, 2023

Thyatira: Big Praise & Big Rebuke

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Revelation 2:18–29

May 28

2023

May 28, 2023

Pergamum: Conviction & Compromise

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Revelation 2:12–17

May 21

2023

May 21, 2023

Smyrna: Persecuted & Suffering - Jesus knows!

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Revelation 2:8–11

May 14

2023

May 14, 2023

Ephesus: The church with everything but the greatest thing

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Revelation 2:1–7

May 7

2023

May 7, 2023

The Ordinance of The Lord's Supper

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16–17, 1 Corinthians 11:17–34

Apr 30

2023

April 30, 2023

The Necessity in our lives for Examples and God's Word

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10–17, Ephesians 4:11–16

Apr 23

2023

April 23, 2023

The Ordinance of Baptism

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 8:26–40

Apr 16

2023

April 16, 2023

The Universal and the Local Church

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 10:23–25

Apr 9

2023

April 9, 2023

He Has Risen!

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 20:1–10, John 3:15–17, 1 John 4:9–10

Mar 19

2023

March 19, 2023

Healing the Blind Man

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 9:1–41

Mar 12

2023

March 12, 2023

Walking on the Water

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 6:16–21

Mar 5

2023

March 5, 2023

Healing at the Pool

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 5:1–18

Feb 26

2023

February 26, 2023

Healing an Officials’s Son

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 4:43–54

Feb 19

2023

February 19, 2023

Turning Water Into Wine

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 2:1–11

Feb 5

2023

February 5, 2023

The New Community: Life Together

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 2:42–47

Jan 29

2023

January 29, 2023

Pray First, Talk Second

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Colossians 4:2–6

Jan 8

2023

January 8, 2023

Living on God's Word in 2023 (part 2)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14–17, Jeremiah 15:16

Jan 1

2023

January 1, 2023

Living on God's Word in 2023

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Dec 25

2022

December 25, 2022

The Right Response to the birth of Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 2:1–12

Dec 18

2022

December 18, 2022

In Jesus, God comes to be with us

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 1:18–25

Dec 11

2022

December 11, 2022

Malachi

by: Paul Ortlinghaus

Dec 4

2022

December 4, 2022

Zechariah

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Zechariah 3:4, Zephaniah 4, Zechariah 4:10

Nov 6

2022

November 6, 2022

Habakkuk

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1– 3:19

Oct 30

2022

October 30, 2022

The Word of the Reformation

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 17:1–15

Oct 23

2022

October 23, 2022

Nahum

by: Paul Ortlinghaus

Oct 9

2022

October 9, 2022

Jonah

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Jonah 1:1– 4:11

Oct 2

2022

October 2, 2022

Obadiah

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Obadiah 1:1–21

Sep 25

2022

September 25, 2022

Amos

by: Paul Ortlinghaus

Sep 18

2022

September 18, 2022

Joel

by: Paul Ortlinghaus

Sep 11

2022

September 11, 2022

Hosea

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hosea 1:1–2, Hosea 2:19–20, Ephesians 5:25–32

Sep 4

2022

September 4, 2022

The Road to Emmaus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 24:13–35

Aug 28

2022

August 28, 2022

Jesus Supplies & Satisfies

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 9:10–17

Aug 7

2022

August 7, 2022

The First Last Supper

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 22:7–20

Jul 31

2022

July 31, 2022

Who would Jesus feast with?

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 5:27–32

Jun 5

2022

May 29

2022

May 29, 2022

A Tale of Two Mountains and a Warning

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 12:18–29

May 22

2022

May 22, 2022

A Corrective Word

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 12:12–17

May 8

2022

May 8, 2022

Living By Faith

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 11:1– 12:3

May 1

2022

May 1, 2022

Warning, Reminder, Promise: Persevere!

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 10:26–39

Apr 24

2022

April 24, 2022

Life Together because of the Gospel

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 10:19–25

Apr 17

2022

April 17, 2022

Easter: Remember & Respond to the Gospel

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 24:1–12

Apr 10

2022

April 10, 2022

The Greatest Once-for-all Sacrifice of Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 10:1–18

Mar 20

2022

Mar 13

2022

March 13, 2022

Jesus Our Redeemer

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 9:1–14

Mar 6

2022

March 6, 2022

Jesus, High Priest of a Better Covenant

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 8:1–13

Feb 27

2022

February 27, 2022

Jesus, Our Better High Priest

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 7:11–28

Feb 20

2022

February 20, 2022

Melchizedek

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 7:1–10

Jan 23

2022

January 23, 2022

The Serious Danger of Apostasy

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 6:4–12

Jan 16

2022

January 16, 2022

A Necessary Confrontation & Challenge

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 5:11– 6:3

Dec 26

2021

December 26, 2021

A Thrill Of Hope (part 2)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 2:1–12

Dec 12

2021

December 12, 2021

Jesus, the Authority and Answer to our Deepest Need

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 5:1–10

Dec 5

2021

December 5, 2021

Jesus, the Great High Priest

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 4:14–16

Nov 21

2021

November 21, 2021

A Warning Against Unbelief

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 3:7–19

Nov 14

2021

November 14, 2021

Consider Carefully Jesus: He Is Greater Than Moses

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 3:1–6

Nov 7

2021

November 7, 2021

Jesus, Our Brother & Effective High Priest

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 2:11–18

Oct 31

2021

October 31, 2021

The Reformation and Justification: Our Alien Righteousness

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16–21

Oct 17

2021

October 17, 2021

Jesus, Our Appropriate Founder

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 2:10

Oct 10

2021

October 10, 2021

Jesus Is (Still) Greater Than Angels (part 2)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 2:5–9

Oct 3

2021

October 3, 2021

Jesus Is Greater Than Angels

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 1:4– 2:4

Sep 26

2021

September 26, 2021

Jesus Is Greater

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 1:1–4

Sep 5

2021

September 5, 2021

Sabbatical Return Sermon

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Colossians 1:24–29

Jun 20

2021

June 20, 2021

Running the Race

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 12:1–3

Jun 13

2021

June 13, 2021

Responsibilities of a Healthy Church

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Titus 3:1–15

May 30

2021

May 30, 2021

This Is Amazing Grace

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Titus 2:11–15

May 23

2021

May 23, 2021

The Concern of False Teachers

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Titus 1:10–16

May 2

2021

May 2, 2021

The Importance of the Bible for Life and Ministry

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1–8

Apr 25

2021

April 25, 2021

What Will You Do With Jesus?

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 7:12–29

Apr 18

2021

April 18, 2021

Simple Prayer

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 7:7–11

Apr 11

2021

April 11, 2021

To Judge Or Not To Judge

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 7:1–6

Apr 4

2021

April 4, 2021

Remember Our Risen King

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 24:1–12

Mar 28

2021

March 28, 2021

Celebrate Our King

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 21:1–11

Feb 28

2021

February 28, 2021

Doing Our Religion (part 5): On Forgiveness & Fasting

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 6:14–18

Feb 21

2021

February 21, 2021

Doing Our Religion (part 4): The Christian's Prayer - part 2

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 6:9–13

Feb 14

2021

February 14, 2021

Doing Our Religion (part 3): The Christian's Prayer

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 6:9–13

Feb 7

2021

February 7, 2021

Doing Our Religion (part 2): On Prayer

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 6:5–8

Jan 31

2021

January 31, 2021

Doing Our Religion (part 1)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 6:1–4

Jan 24

2021

January 24, 2021

Remarkably and Wondrously Made

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 139:1–18

Jan 17

2021

January 17, 2021

Racism: A Blood Issue

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Ephesians 2:11–22

Jan 10

2021

January 10, 2021

The Church Jesus Said He Would Build

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 16:13–20

Jan 3

2021

January 3, 2021

Same God New Year: Continue in the Scriptures

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14–17

Dec 20

2020

December 20, 2020

The Sweet Words of Christmas

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 2:10–11

Dec 6

2020

December 6, 2020

Love & Prayer for Enemies

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 5:43–48

Nov 29

2020

November 29, 2020

Giving Thanks

by: Paul Ortlinghaus

Nov 22

2020

November 22, 2020

A Revolutionary Response to Evil

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 5:38–42

Nov 15

2020

November 15, 2020

Simple Truthfulness

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 5:33–37

Nov 8

2020

November 8, 2020

Jesus on Divorce

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 5:31–32

Nov 1

2020

November 1, 2020

The Gospel: The power of God for salvation

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 1:16–17

Oct 25

2020

October 25, 2020

Good & Godly Sexuality

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 5:27–30

Oct 4

2020

October 4, 2020

Jesus and the Bible; Us and the Bible

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 5:17–20

Sep 27

2020

September 27, 2020

Salt & Light: The Christian's Relationship to the World

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 5:13–16

Sep 20

2020

September 20, 2020

The Norms of the Kingdom (part 3)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 5:8–12

Sep 6

2020

September 6, 2020

The Norms of the Kingdom (part 2)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 5:4–7

Aug 30

2020

August 30, 2020

The Norms of the Kingdom (part 1)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 5:1–12

Aug 23

2020

August 23, 2020

Parable of the Christ-like Samaritan

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 10:25–37

Aug 2

2020

August 2, 2020

Stegemann Memorial Message & The Parable of the Foundations

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1–4, Matthew 7:24–27

Jul 19

2020

July 19, 2020

The Parable of the Sower

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 13:1–9, Matthew 13:18–23

Jul 12

2020

July 12, 2020

The Parable of the Pharisee & the Tax Collector

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 18:9–14

Jul 5

2020

July 5, 2020

The Parable of the Overly Persistent Widow

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 18:1–8

Jun 28

2020

June 28, 2020

Every Member a Minister

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Ephesians 4:11–16

Jun 21

2020

June 21, 2020

Gospel-Hope for the Hardships of Life

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Lamentations 3:21–24

Jun 14

2020

June 14, 2020

Rejoicing in Regathering

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 12:15, Philippians 4:4, Colossians 3:12–17

Jun 7

2020

June 7, 2020

The Great Commission

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 28:16–20

May 31

2020

May 31, 2020

More Than Words (part 2)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 John 4:7–21

May 10

2020

May 10, 2020

More Than Words (part 1)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 22:34–40

May 3

2020

May 3, 2020

Truths Concerning Doubt

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 11:1–11

Apr 26

2020

April 26, 2020

Grace in our Brokenness

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 21:15–19, Psalm 34:18

Apr 19

2020

April 19, 2020

Fear, Faith, and the Resurrection of Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 20:24–29

Apr 12

2020

April 12, 2020

Resurrection Hope

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 11:17–27, John 11:35

Apr 5

2020

April 5, 2020

Conspicuous King Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 21:1–11, Zechariah 9:9

Mar 29

2020

March 29, 2020

The First Words of Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 2:41–52, Isaiah 11:2

Mar 22

2020

March 22, 2020

Sorrowful Yet Rejoicing

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:10

Mar 15

2020

March 15, 2020

From the desk of Pastor Paul in Extraordinary Times

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6–7, Matthew 26:36–37

Mar 8

2020

March 8, 2020

Timely Encouragement & Challenge

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6–14

Feb 23

2020

Feb 16

2020

February 16, 2020

Still Suffering

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12–19

Jan 26

2020

January 26, 2020

Responding to Suffering

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12–18

Jan 12

2020

January 12, 2020

Mawage (Marriage)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1–7

Jan 5

2020

January 5, 2020

Happy New Year! Prepare To Suffer!

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18–25

Dec 22

2019

December 22, 2019

Jesus came to serve & to give his life for many

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 20:20–28

Dec 15

2019

December 15, 2019

Jesus Came to Bring Peace

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 2:8–14

Dec 8

2019

December 8, 2019

Peter's Authority Song

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13–17

Nov 24

2019

November 24, 2019

Abstain & Maintain

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11–12

Oct 27

2019

October 27, 2019

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 46:1–11

Oct 20

2019

October 20, 2019

Salvation's Hope & Joy

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3–9

Oct 13

2019

October 13, 2019

Identity Reminder

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1–2

Oct 6

2019

October 6, 2019

We are a church family that needs Jesus together

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Mark 2:1–12

Sep 23

2019

September 23, 2019

Living In Covenant Community

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 3:1–19

Sep 15

2019

Sep 1

2019

September 1, 2019

Baptism & Communion

by: Paul Ortlinghaus

Aug 25

2019

August 25, 2019

The Church under the Authority of the Bible

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 5:17–19, John 10:35–36, Matthew 19:3–6

Aug 18

2019

August 18, 2019

The Hopeful Future

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Revelation 21:1–8

Aug 4

2019

August 4, 2019

The Holy Spirit

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 1:1–8, Acts 2:1–41

Jul 28

2019

July 28, 2019

Listening to and obeying Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 7:24–29

Jul 21

2019

July 21, 2019

Jesus and the Samaritan Woman

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 4:1–30

Jun 23

2019

June 23, 2019

The Cost of Following Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Mark 8:34–38

Jun 16

2019

June 16, 2019

The Glorious Return of Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Titus 2:11–15

Jun 2

2019

June 2, 2019

We Must Be Born Again

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 3:1–15

May 26

2019

May 26, 2019

Jesus: The Lord of the Storm

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Mark 4:35–41

May 19

2019

May 19, 2019

How To Pray

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 6:5–15

May 12

2019

May 12, 2019

Faith & God's Timing

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 8:40–56

May 5

2019

May 5, 2019

Jesus Will Build His Church

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 16:13–20

Apr 28

2019

April 28, 2019

God has helped SOMA till now

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12

Apr 21

2019

April 21, 2019

Sent to Rescue

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 3:17

Apr 7

2019

April 7, 2019

He's Finally Here!

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 1:1–38

Mar 31

2019

March 31, 2019

God's People Return

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1–12

Mar 24

2019

March 24, 2019

Rethinking the Church

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 2:42–47, Hebrews 10:19–25

Mar 17

2019

March 17, 2019

Daniel and the Lions' Den

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Daniel 6:1–23

Mar 3

2019

March 3, 2019

God's Rescue Plan

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Isaiah 52:13– 53:12

Feb 24

2019

February 24, 2019

Naaman's Encounter with Grace

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1–19

Feb 17

2019

February 17, 2019

Elijah & the prophets of Baal

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20–39

Feb 10

2019

Jan 20

2019

January 20, 2019

Ruth: the hand of God in human life

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Ruth 4:13–17, Hebrews 12:1–2

Jan 6

2019

January 6, 2019

Our Attitude to God's Perfect and Powerful Word in 2019

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 19:7–14, Isaiah 66:2, Acts 2:42

Dec 30

2018

December 30, 2018

God's Will for 2019

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 22:34–40

Dec 23

2018

December 23, 2018

God's Extravagant Christmas Gift

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 3:16–17, Mark 10:45, 2 Corinthians 9:15

Dec 16

2018

December 16, 2018

Joseph's Story

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 1:18–25

Dec 9

2018

December 9, 2018

Mary's Story

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 1:26–38

Dec 2

2018

December 2, 2018

We have come to worship

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 2:1–12

Nov 25

2018

November 25, 2018

Joshua: Evidences of Grace

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Joshua 5:13– 6:5, Joshua 1:1–9

Nov 18

2018

November 18, 2018

The Ten Commandments

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Exodus 20:1–21

Nov 4

2018

November 4, 2018

Our Rescuing God

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Exodus 12:1–13, 1 Corinthians 5:7

Oct 28

2018

October 28, 2018

The Story of Joseph

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Genesis 37:1– 50:26

Oct 21

2018

October 21, 2018

The Search for True Love

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Genesis 29:1– 30:35

Oct 14

2018

October 14, 2018

God Will Provide

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Genesis 22:1–14

Oct 7

2018

October 7, 2018

The Promise Keeping God

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Genesis 15:1–21, Genesis 12:1–3

Sep 23

2018

September 23, 2018

We are Salt & Light

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 5:13–16

Sep 16

2018

September 16, 2018

Ten

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 17:1–9

Sep 9

2018

September 9, 2018

Noah and the Arc

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Genesis 6:5–13

Sep 2

2018

September 2, 2018

The Fall

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Genesis 3:1–24

Aug 26

2018

August 26, 2018

God created everything, and it was good!

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Genesis 1:1–3,

Aug 19

2018

August 19, 2018

The whole story is about Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 24:13–35

Aug 12

2018

August 12, 2018

Our God is Merciful and Saving

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 102:18–22

Aug 5

2018

August 5, 2018

The Heart of Worship

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 100:1–5

Jul 29

2018

July 29, 2018

Hope in the Desert

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 90:1–17

Jul 22

2018

July 22, 2018

The what and why of Baptism

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 8:26–40, Matthew 28:16–20, Romans 6:3–4, Colossians 2:11–12

Jun 24

2018

June 24, 2018

Here is our King

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 2:1–12

Jun 17

2018

June 17, 2018

Inward Peace amidst Outward Turmoil

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 4:1–8

Jun 10

2018

June 10, 2018

Gospel Freedom in Conclusion

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Genesis 6:11–18

Jun 3

2018

June 3, 2018

Meeting Needs

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 6:6–10

May 27

2018

May 27, 2018

Humble Responsibilities within the Church

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 5:25– 6:5

May 20

2018

May 20, 2018

Flesh v Spirit: The normal Christian Experience

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 5:16–24

May 13

2018

May 13, 2018

Living Daily by the Holy Spirit

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 5:16–18

Apr 15

2018

April 15, 2018

Standing Firm in Gospel Freedom

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 4:21– 5:1

Apr 1

2018

April 1, 2018

Remember Jesus’ Death and Resurrection

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 24:1–9

Mar 18

2018

March 18, 2018

Greatness in the King's Kingdom

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 17:22–23, Matthew 18:1–4

Mar 11

2018

March 11, 2018

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 16:21–23

Mar 4

2018

March 4, 2018

Living Free & Being Formed

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 4:12–20

Feb 18

2018

February 18, 2018

The Danger of Religion in the Church

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 4:8–11

Feb 11

2018

February 11, 2018

The Wonder of being a Child of God

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 3:26– 4:7

Feb 4

2018

February 4, 2018

Why then the law?

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 3:15–25

Jan 28

2018

January 28, 2018

Blessing or Cursing?

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 3:10–14, Romans 8:11

Jan 21

2018

January 21, 2018

The Church: Unity in Diversity

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12–27, Matthew 12:46–49, 1 Timothy 5:1–2, 2 Corinthians 6:18, 2 Corinthians 11:2, 1 Peter 2:4–8, John 15:5, Colossians 3:12–13

Dec 31

2017

December 31, 2017

Taking Hold of God's Good Word

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 119:97–105, 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Dec 24

2017

December 24, 2017

The Message of Christmas

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15, Matthew 1:21–23, John 1:12–13

Dec 17

2017

December 17, 2017

Responding to Christmas

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Isaiah 9:6–7, Matthew 2:1–18

Dec 10

2017

December 10, 2017

Faith like Abraham

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 3:6–10

Dec 3

2017

December 3, 2017

We have the Spirit!

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 3:1–5

Nov 19

2017

November 19, 2017

Gospel Freedom brings Gospel Unity

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 2:1–10

Nov 12

2017

November 12, 2017

God’s Purpose for His Saving Work

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 1:11–24, Romans 8:28–30

Nov 5

2017

November 5, 2017

Gospel Concerns

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 1:6–10, Romans 1:16

Oct 22

2017

October 22, 2017

Confidence in the midst of the new normal

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 121:1–8

Oct 8

2017

October 8, 2017

Gospel Freedom Restated

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 1:3–4, Isaiah 52:7

Oct 1

2017

October 1, 2017

The Beginnings of Galatians

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 1:1–5

Sep 24

2017

September 24, 2017

A Study in Spiritual Gifts - part 3

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 12:3–8

Sep 17

2017

September 17, 2017

A Study in Spiritual Gifts - part 2

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4–11, 1 Corinthians 12:18

Sep 10

2017

September 10, 2017

A Study in Spiritual Gifts - part 1

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 12:4–6, Ephesians 4:16, 1 Peter 4:10

Sep 3

2017

September 3, 2017

Loving God and Loving Others

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 22:34–40

Aug 27

2017

August 27, 2017

By the grace of God

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1–10

Aug 6

2017

August 6, 2017

Soli Deo Gloria

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Isaiah 42:8, Romans 15:5–7

Jul 30

2017

July 30, 2017

Solus Christus - Jesus alone mediates God's life to us

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 6:25–59, 1 Timothy 2:5, Acts 4:12

Jul 23

2017

July 23, 2017

Sola Fide - how justification works

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 4:1–5, Romans 5:1

Jul 16

2017

July 16, 2017

Sola Gratia - how salvation works

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Ephesians 2:1–10, Titus 2:11

Jul 9

2017

July 9, 2017

Sola Scriptura

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14–17, 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Jun 18

2017

June 18, 2017

The Finals

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Daniel 7:9–14, Daniel 9:15–19

May 28

2017

May 28, 2017

The writing on the wall

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Daniel 5:1–31, Luke 11:20, Acts 17:30–31

May 21

2017

May 21, 2017

The Danger of Pride

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Daniel 4:1–37

Apr 30

2017

April 30, 2017

Facing times of crisis

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Daniel 2:1–23, Acts 4:23–24, Psalm 93:4

Apr 23

2017

April 23, 2017

God is faithful

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Daniel 1:1–21, Psalm 137:4

Apr 16

2017

April 16, 2017

Jesus is alive

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 24:1–12, 1 Corinthians 15:3–10

Apr 9

2017

April 9, 2017

King Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 21:1–11

Apr 2

2017

April 2, 2017

Jesus the Great High Priest

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 9:11–22

Mar 26

2017

March 26, 2017

Jesus the Prophet

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 3:17–26

Mar 12

2017

March 12, 2017

Sent On Mission

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 20:19–23

Mar 5

2017

March 5, 2017

Serving: The Ultimate Expression of Love

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 13:1–17, Mark 10:45

Feb 26

2017

February 26, 2017

Big Brother is Making us Family

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 8:1–3, Luke 8:19–21, John 13:34–35

Feb 19

2017

February 19, 2017

Learning for Good and Growth

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 2:41–52

Feb 12

2017

February 12, 2017

Lives of Worship

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 4:8–10, Exodus 20:3

Feb 5

2017

February 5, 2017

Patterns - Introduction

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 John 2:1–6, Matthew 11:28–30

Jan 22

2017

January 22, 2017

Contentment & God's Provision

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 4:1–23

Jan 15

2017

January 15, 2017

A picture of the church standing firm

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 4:1–9

Jan 8

2017

January 8, 2017

Rooted, Formed, and Standing Firm in 2017

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Isaiah 40:8, Philippians 4:1, Galatians 4:19, Psalm 1:1–6

Dec 18

2016

December 18, 2016

The Meaning of Christmas

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 1:18–25

Dec 11

2016

December 11, 2016

The Trouble with Christmas

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 2:1–12, Micah 5:2

Dec 4

2016

December 4, 2016

The Pursuit of our Future Hope

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 3:12– 4:1

Nov 27

2016

November 27, 2016

The Pursuit of Knowing Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 3:10–16, Jeremiah 9:23–24, Jeremiah 31:34, John 17:3

Nov 20

2016

November 20, 2016

The Wonder of Knowing Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 3:1–11, John 17:3, Romans 8:11, Luke 18:9–14

Nov 13

2016

November 13, 2016

Shining Examples to Celebrate & Emulate

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 2:19–30

Nov 6

2016

November 6, 2016

On Christian Obedience

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 2:12–16

Oct 30

2016

Oct 23

2016

October 23, 2016

Gospel Benefits Compel Gospel Unity

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 2:1–4

Oct 9

2016

October 9, 2016

Standing Firm as Gospel Citizens

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 1:27–30

Oct 2

2016

October 2, 2016

Live Like You Were Dying

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 1:18–26

Sep 25

2016

September 25, 2016

Gospel Advancement

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 1:12–18

Sep 18

2016

September 18, 2016

Gospel Priorities

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 1:1–11, Philippians 1:6

Sep 11

2016

September 11, 2016

The Main Thing Football Sermon

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 28:16–20

Sep 4

2016

September 4, 2016

Children, Beer, and Conflict

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 31:6–7, Proverbs 6:12–19, Luke 2:52

Aug 28

2016

August 28, 2016

A Warning Against Adultery

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Proverbs 5:1–23, Proverbs 6:20–35, Proverbs 7:1–27, John 8:10–11, 1 Corinthians 6:9–11

Aug 21

2016

August 21, 2016

Attending to and guarding God's Word

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Proverbs 4:20–27

Aug 14

2016

August 14, 2016

Wise Friendships

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Proverbs 17:17, John 15:13–15, 1 Corinthians 15:33

Jul 31

2016

July 31, 2016

Living Life Wisely

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Proverbs 3:1–12

Jul 24

2016

July 24, 2016

Help for What to Say & When to Say It

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Proverbs 18:2–8, James 3:6–10, Matthew 12:34

Jul 3

2016

July 3, 2016

You must be Born Again

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 3:1–15, John 1:12–13

Jun 26

2016

June 26, 2016

God Must Draw

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 6:41–48, John 15:16, Acts 13:48, Acts 16:14, Ephesians 1:4–6, Deuteronomy 7:6–8

Jun 19

2016

June 19, 2016

Camels, Needles, Riches, & Salvation

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 19:16–26

Jun 12

2016

June 12, 2016

Loving Your Enemies

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 5:43–48

May 29

2016

May 29, 2016

The Only Way

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 14:1–6

May 8

2016

May 8, 2016

Closing Lessons

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9–22, Isaiah 41:10, Lamentations 3:21–24

May 1

2016

May 1, 2016

The Centrality of the Bible for Ministry and Life

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1–8

Apr 24

2016

April 24, 2016

Examples & the Scriptures

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10–17, Psalm 1:1–2

Apr 17

2016

April 17, 2016

Facing Fiercely Difficult Times

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1–9, Psalm 119:36

Apr 10

2016

April 10, 2016

The Pursuit of Holiness

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20–26

Apr 3

2016

April 3, 2016

Rightly Handling the Word

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14–19

Mar 27

2016

March 27, 2016

Six Words

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 19:28–30

Mar 20

2016

March 20, 2016

Who is this man?

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 21:1–11, Luke 19:39–41

Mar 13

2016

March 13, 2016

Remember Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8–13, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Mar 6

2016

March 6, 2016

What Gospel Endurance Looks Like

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1–7

Feb 28

2016

February 28, 2016

God's Gospel, Our Responsibilities (part 2)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6–18, Romans 8:1

Feb 14

2016

February 14, 2016

God's Gospel, Our Responsibilities (part 1)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6–10

Feb 7

2016

February 7, 2016

Lessons from the beginning of the end

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1–5

Jan 31

2016

January 31, 2016

Living on Every Word

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 19:7–11, Matthew 4:4, Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1, 1 Peter 2:2

Jan 10

2016

January 10, 2016

Self-Control

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 5:22–23, 1 Corinthians 9:24–27, Acts 24:24–25, 1 Timothy 4:7–8

Jan 3

2016

January 3, 2016

Gentleness

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 5:5, 1 Corinthians 4:21, Galatians 6:1, 2 Corinthians 10:1, John 8:2–11, Matthew 11:28–30

Dec 13

2015

December 13, 2015

The Theology of Christmas - according to Paul

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 2:5–11

Dec 6

2015

December 6, 2015

The Theology of Christmas - according to John

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 1:1–14

Nov 29

2015

Nov 22

2015

November 22, 2015

Gospel Kindness and Goodness

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Titus 3:1–8, Ephesians 2:8–10, Galatians 6:9–10, Romans 2:4

Nov 15

2015

November 15, 2015

Patience with our Sovereign God

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: James 5:7–11, Ephesians 4:1–3, Isaiah 40:1, Proverbs 14:29, Psalm 86:15, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Timothy 1:15–16

Nov 8

2015

November 8, 2015

Peace

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 5:1, Romans 14:17–19, Hebrews 12:14, Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:6–9

Nov 1

2015

November 1, 2015

Permanent Joy

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 16:16–22, Psalm 16:11, Hebrews 12:1–2

Oct 25

2015

October 25, 2015

The Power of Love

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 John 3:16–18, 1 John 4:7–11, Galatians 5:22–23

Oct 18

2015

October 18, 2015

Introduction to the fruit of the Spirit

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Galatians 5:16–25

Oct 11

2015

October 11, 2015

An Evangelistic Church

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 4:1–12, Acts 2:47

Oct 4

2015

October 4, 2015

A Worshiping Church

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 2:42–47

Sep 20

2015

September 20, 2015

A Loving Church

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1–8, Acts 2:42–46, Galatians 6:1, 1 John 4:19

Sep 13

2015

September 13, 2015

A Learning Church

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 2:42, 2 Timothy 3:14–17

Sep 6

2015

September 6, 2015

The Way of Corporate Worship

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 95:1–11

Aug 23

2015

August 23, 2015

Our Calling to the Generations

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 78:1–8

Aug 16

2015

August 16, 2015

The One Thing

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 27:1–27:14

Aug 9

2015

August 9, 2015

With God, All is Grace

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 20:1–20:16

Aug 2

2015

August 2, 2015

The Rich Man and Lazarus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 16:19–16:31

Jul 19

2015

July 19, 2015

Our Need for Repentance

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 13:1–13:9

Jul 12

2015

July 12, 2015

Gospel Neighboring

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 10:25–10:37

Jun 21

2015

June 21, 2015

The present incalculable value of having Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 13:44–13:46

Jun 7

2015

June 7, 2015

We Need a Savior-King

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Judges 21:25

May 31

2015

May 31, 2015

The Consequences of Doing Religion My Way

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Judges 17:1–18:31

May 24

2015

May 24, 2015

Samson: God is faithful in spite of our faithlessness

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Judges 16:1–16:31

May 17

2015

May 17, 2015

Samson: Wonderfully Perplexing & Powerfully Disturbing

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Judges 14:1–15:20

May 10

2015

May 10, 2015

Samson's Miraculous Birth

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Judges 12:8–13:25

May 3

2015

May 3, 2015

Jephthah: The consequences of degenerate religion

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Judges 10:6–12:7

Apr 26

2015

April 26, 2015

Abimelech’s Experiment with Kingship and God's Wrath

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Judges 9:1–10:5

Apr 19

2015

April 19, 2015

Gideon's Demise

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Judges 8:1–8:35

Apr 12

2015

April 12, 2015

Open

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3–15:6

Mar 29

2015

March 29, 2015

Gideon's Battle and God's Ridiculous Ways

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Judges 6:33–7:25

Mar 22

2015

March 22, 2015

The Rise of Gideon - the weak mighty warrior

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Judges 6:1–6:32

Mar 8

2015

March 8, 2015

Surprising Deliverance

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Judges 4:1–5:31

Mar 1

2015

March 1, 2015

Deliverance from Hopeless Situations

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Judges 3:7–3:31

Feb 22

2015

February 22, 2015

A tragic warning against sliding away

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Judges 2:6–3:6

Feb 15

2015

February 15, 2015

Living life (before God) half-hearted

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Judges 2:1–2:5

Feb 8

2015

February 8, 2015

An Introduction to Judges

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Judges 21:25

Jan 25

2015

January 25, 2015

OUT

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Genesis 12:1–12:3

Jan 11

2015

January 11, 2015

IN

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Ephesians 4:11–4:16

Jan 4

2015

January 4, 2015

UP

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 3:7–3:14

Dec 21

2014

December 21, 2014

Fear Not: God is with us

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 1:18–1:25

Dec 14

2014

December 14, 2014

Fear Not: God keeps His Promises

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 1:26–1:38

Dec 7

2014

December 7, 2014

Life Together in the Community

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12–5:28

Nov 30

2014

November 30, 2014

Living with anticipation for Jesus' Return

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1–5:11

Nov 23

2014

November 23, 2014

Encouragement in the face of death

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–4:18

Nov 16

2014

November 16, 2014

This is SOMA

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 11:28–11:30

Nov 9

2014

November 9, 2014

Pleasing God with our love & work

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9–4:12

Nov 2

2014

November 2, 2014

Pleasing God with our Sexuality

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1–4:8

Oct 19

2014

October 19, 2014

Powerful and Essential Urgent Prayer

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6–3:13

Oct 5

2014

October 5, 2014

Being Open or Opposed to God's Word

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13–2:16

Sep 28

2014

September 28, 2014

Gospel-Centered Pastoral Ministry

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–2:12

Sep 21

2014

September 21, 2014

A Gospel Church (or True Christianity)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1–1:10

Sep 7

2014

September 7, 2014

Truly God is Good!

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 73:1–73:28

Aug 17

2014

August 17, 2014

Happy are the Forgiven

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 32:1–32:11

Aug 10

2014

August 10, 2014

The Voices of Creation & Scripture

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 19:1–19:14

Aug 3

2014

August 3, 2014

Confidence from God - our Shepherd & Host

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 23:1–23:6

Jul 27

2014

July 27, 2014

Introduction to the Psalms

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 1:1–1:6

Jun 15

2014

June 15, 2014

The Gospel in the Air

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 8:18–8:23

Jun 8

2014

June 8, 2014

The Gospel on the Ground

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 1:15–1:17

Jun 1

2014

June 1, 2014

Faithful Goodnewsing

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 28:16–28:31

May 25

2014

May 25, 2014

Sailing Sovereign Storms

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 27:1–28:15

May 11

2014

May 11, 2014

Faith in the Way of Christ Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 23:12–24:27

May 4

2014

May 4, 2014

Having Courage When Goodnewsing Gets Ugly

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 21:37–23:11

Apr 27

2014

April 27, 2014

Essentials & Non-Essentials in the Church

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 21:1–21:36

Apr 20

2014

April 20, 2014

Peace Be With You (Easter 2014)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 20:19–20:31

Apr 13

2014

April 13, 2014

Lessons for the Church in Gospel-Centered Ministry

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 20:2–20:38

Apr 6

2014

April 6, 2014

Ephesus: The Triumphant Power of the Gospel

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 19:11–20:1

Mar 30

2014

March 30, 2014

The Way of Authentic Christianity

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 19:8–19:10

Mar 23

2014

March 23, 2014

Correcting, Collaborating, Converting

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 18:23–19:7

Mar 16

2014

March 16, 2014

Corinth: God at work building His Church

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 18:1–18:22

Mar 9

2014

March 9, 2014

Athens: Responding to Culture

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 17:16–17:34

Mar 2

2014

March 2, 2014

Thessalonica & Berea: Reminders in Wielding

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 17:1–17:15

Feb 23

2014

February 23, 2014

Philippi: A Church Plant Story

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 16:11–16:40

Feb 16

2014

February 16, 2014

Because of the gospel...

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 16:1–16:10

Jan 26

2014

January 26, 2014

Our security in our salvation

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 John 2:1–2:2

Jan 12

2014

January 12, 2014

The Lord's Model Prayer

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 6:9–6:13

Jan 5

2014

January 5, 2014

Delighting in the Scriptures

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 1:1–1:3

Dec 29

2013

December 29, 2013

LIVING In Sync with God

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 2:12–2:13

Dec 22

2013

December 22, 2013

Seizing The Season

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 1:18–1:25

Dec 8

2013

December 8, 2013

Good Newsing in a Pluralistic & Hostile World

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 14:1–14:28

Dec 1

2013

December 1, 2013

The Realities of Good Newsing

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 13:13–13:52

Nov 24

2013

November 24, 2013

The Church in Step with the Spirit

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 12:24–13:12

Nov 17

2013

November 17, 2013

Loss is NOT Defeat

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 12:1–12:24

Nov 13

2013

November 13, 2013

Antioch: A Church Plant Story

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 11:19–11:30

Nov 3

2013

November 3, 2013

The Gospel Is for All

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 10:1–11:18

Oct 27

2013

October 27, 2013

Jesus is still Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 9:32–9:43

Oct 20

2013

October 20, 2013

The Essence of Conversion

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 9:1–9:31

Oct 13

2013

October 13, 2013

God’s Purposes for One

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 8:26–8:40

Oct 6

2013

October 6, 2013

God’s Purposes through the Scattered (good) Newsies

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 8:4–8:25

Sep 22

2013

September 22, 2013

A Picture of Basic Christianity

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 6:8–8:4

Sep 8

2013

September 8, 2013

The Church - God's care for His people

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Ephesians 2:11–2:22

Sep 1

2013

September 1, 2013

Response and Destiny

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Revelation 20:1–20:15

Aug 25

2013

August 25, 2013

Christ's Return

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Titus 2:11–2:15

Aug 18

2013

August 18, 2013

The Holy Spirit

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 14:16–14:17

Jul 28

2013

July 28, 2013

The Work of Christ

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Jul 21

2013

July 21, 2013

Jesus Christ

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 1:1

Jul 14

2013

July 14, 2013

The Human Condition

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Ephesians 2:1–2:10

Jul 7

2013

July 7, 2013

The Bible

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14–4:4

Jun 23

2013

June 23, 2013

God (part 2)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus

Jun 16

2013

June 16, 2013

God

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 11:33–11:34

Jun 9

2013

June 9, 2013

Theology Introduction: why should we study theology?

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 5:11–6:1

May 19

2013

May 19, 2013

Growing Pains

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 6:1–6:7

May 12

2013

May 12, 2013

The Joys & Sorrows of Witness

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 5:12–5:42

May 5

2013

May 5, 2013

What Community Life Entails

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 4:32–5:11

Apr 28

2013

April 28, 2013

Running & Dropping in Response to Suffering

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 4:23–4:31

Apr 21

2013

April 21, 2013

Spirit-filled Boldness

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 4:1–4:22

Apr 14

2013

April 14, 2013

A Story of Life Together

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 3:1–3:26

Apr 7

2013

April 7, 2013

Life Together (the Effect of Pentecost)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 2:40–2:47

Mar 24

2013

March 24, 2013

Pentecost: The Church is born as the Spirit Arrives

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 2:1–2:13

Mar 17

2013

March 17, 2013

Waiting fuels our Doing

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 1:12–1:26

Mar 10

2013

March 10, 2013

Looking Up While Moving Out

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 1:4–1:11

Mar 3

2013

March 3, 2013

What Jesus continued to do and to teach

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 1:1–1:3

Feb 24

2013

February 24, 2013

Remain (Abide)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 15:1–15:11

Feb 17

2013

February 17, 2013

Renew

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Isaiah 40:28–40:31

Feb 3

2013

February 3, 2013

Repentance

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 3:2

Jan 20

2013

January 20, 2013

Feast in prayer in 2013 to the God who hears - part 2

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Exodus 32:11–32:14

Jan 13

2013

January 13, 2013

Feast in prayer in 2013 to the God who hears

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 1:14

Jan 6

2013

Dec 30

2012

December 30, 2012

Why a Virgin Birth?

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 1:26–1:38

Dec 23

2012

December 23, 2012

The Gospel of Christmas: A Savior, who is Christ the Lord

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 2:1–2:14

Dec 9

2012

December 9, 2012

Dealing with life through Prayer

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: James 5:13–5:20

Nov 25

2012

November 25, 2012

The Misuse of Wealth

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: James 5:1–5:6

Nov 18

2012

November 18, 2012

The Evil of Ignoring God

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: James 4:13–4:17

Nov 11

2012

November 11, 2012

The sinfulness of critical & condemning speech

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: James 4:11–4:12

Nov 4

2012

November 4, 2012

A Common Problem; A Rarely Practiced Solution

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: James 4:1–4:10

Oct 28

2012

October 28, 2012

Two kinds of wisdom

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: James 3:13–3:18

Oct 21

2012

October 21, 2012

The evil tongue

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: James 3:1–3:12

Oct 14

2012

October 14, 2012

Faith & Works

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: James 2:14–2:26

Oct 7

2012

October 7, 2012

No Favorites

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: James 2:1–2:13

Sep 30

2012

September 30, 2012

Receiving and Doing the Word

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: James 1:19–1:27

Sep 16

2012

September 16, 2012

Facing Life's Trials

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: James 1:2–1:15

Sep 9

2012

September 9, 2012

An Introduction to James

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: James 1:1

Aug 26

2012

August 26, 2012

An Encouragement to Gather

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Hebrews 10:19–10:25

Aug 12

2012

August 12, 2012

What did you expect?

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Genesis 3:1–3:21

Aug 5

2012

August 5, 2012

The Great Adventure: Husbands & Wives (part 2)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Ephesians 5:21–5:33

Jul 22

2012

July 22, 2012

The Meaning of Marriage

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Ephesians 5:31–5:32

Jul 15

2012

July 15, 2012

Friends with benefits

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Song of Solomon 5:16

Jun 17

2012

June 17, 2012

Re-think Possible

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 18:27

Jun 10

2012

June 10, 2012

Abraham & Isaac: The LORD will provide

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Genesis 22:1–22:18

Jun 3

2012

June 3, 2012

The Story of Esther

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Esther 4:14

May 27

2012

May 27, 2012

Jacob, Rachel, Leah

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Genesis 29:1–29:35

May 20

2012

May 20, 2012

Deacons

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8–3:13

May 6

2012

May 6, 2012

The Fiery Furnace

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Daniel 3:1–3:30

Apr 29

2012

April 29, 2012

Joshua & the battle of Jericho

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Joshua 5:13–6:20

Apr 22

2012

April 22, 2012

David & Goliath

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1–17:54

Apr 15

2012

April 15, 2012

The Emmaus Journey

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 24:13–24:35

Apr 8

2012

April 8, 2012

The experiences of an empty tomb

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 24:1–24:12

Apr 1

2012

April 1, 2012

Worldliness

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 John 2:15–2:17

Mar 25

2012

March 25, 2012

Sins of the Tongue & Judgmentalism

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 19:14

Mar 18

2012

March 18, 2012

Anger

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 18:21–18:35

Mar 11

2012

March 11, 2012

Impatience & Irritability

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4–13:7

Feb 26

2012

February 26, 2012

Pride (Self-Righteousness)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 18:9–18:14

Feb 19

2012

February 19, 2012

Anxiety & Worry

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 6:25–6:34

Feb 12

2012

Jan 22

2012

January 22, 2012

To be continued...

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 8:29–8:30

Jan 15

2012

January 15, 2012

The Difference (salvation brings to the life of the Christian)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13–1:16

Jan 8

2012

January 8, 2012

The experience of transformation

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: John 15:1–15:5

Jan 1

2012

January 1, 2012

Transform introduction

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 12:1–12:2

Dec 24

2011

December 24, 2011

It's time! It's time!

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 2:8–2:14

Dec 18

2011

December 18, 2011

Lessons from nobodies making much of SOMEBODY

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Colossians 4:7–4:18

Dec 11

2011

December 11, 2011

Steps to Effective Missional Living

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Colossians 4:2–4:6

Dec 4

2011

December 4, 2011

The Gospel at work in our home and at home in our work

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Colossians 3:18–4:1

Nov 27

2011

November 27, 2011

Be what you already are! Part 2

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Colossians 3:12–3:17

Nov 20

2011

November 20, 2011

Be what you already are!

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Colossians 3:5–3:11

Nov 13

2011

November 13, 2011

Spiritual Warfare

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–6:20

Nov 6

2011

November 6, 2011

Heavenly Realities & Values

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Colossians 3:1–3:4

Oct 30

2011

Oct 23

2011

October 23, 2011

The Future of Planet Earth

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 24:1–24:51

Oct 9

2011

October 9, 2011

The keys of the Christian life

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Colossians 2:6–2:15

Oct 2

2011

October 2, 2011

Biblical Ministry & Message at its core

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Colossians 1:24–2:5

Sep 25

2011

September 25, 2011

Preeminent: there is no one like Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Colossians 1:15–1:23

Sep 18

2011

September 18, 2011

A life fully pleasing to God

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Colossians 1:9–1:14

Sep 11

2011

September 11, 2011

Colossians: beginnings

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Colossians 1:1–1:8

Aug 21

2011

August 21, 2011

Don't Stop Praying!

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 18:1–18:8

Aug 14

2011

August 14, 2011

Paul's MANY Prayer Priorities & Jim Failor Installation

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Acts 13:1–13:3

Aug 7

2011

August 7, 2011

The Apostle Paul's Prayer Priorities (and our priorities)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9–3:13

Jul 31

2011

July 31, 2011

Pray for Power, Love, Presence

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Ephesians 3:14–3:21

Jul 24

2011

July 24, 2011

Profound Power...Profound Prayers

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Ephesians 1:15–1:23

Jul 17

2011

July 17, 2011

That they may be saved

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 10:1

Jul 3

2011

July 3, 2011

More than "My Bad" - Confessing Sin in Prayer

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Psalm 51:1–51:19

Jun 26

2011

June 26, 2011

Shameless Audacious Praying

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 11:5–11:13

Jun 19

2011

June 19, 2011

The Disciples Prayer

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Luke 11:1–11:4

Jun 12

2011

June 12, 2011

Does prayer really change things? - Introduction

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: James 5:13–5:18

Jun 5

2011

June 5, 2011

Being Content

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Exodus 20:17

May 22

2011

May 22, 2011

What's Mine Is God's

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Exodus 20:15

May 15

2011

May 15, 2011

The Joy of Sex

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Exodus 20:14

May 1

2011

May 1, 2011

Eternity, the world that is to come

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Isaiah 60:1–60:22

Apr 10

2011

April 10, 2011

Witness, an alternate city

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9–2:10

Apr 3

2011

April 3, 2011

Community, the context for change

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Philippians 2:1–2:11

Mar 27

2011

March 27, 2011

Idolatry, the sin beneath the sin

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Romans 1:18–1:25

Mar 13

2011

March 13, 2011

City, the world that is

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4–29:14

Mar 6

2011

March 6, 2011

The Marks of the Church

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17–11:34

Feb 27

2011

February 27, 2011

Covenant Membership

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Feb 20

2011

February 20, 2011

Plurality of Pastor-Elders

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1–5

Feb 13

2011

February 13, 2011

Pastor Jesus

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Matthew 11:28–30

Feb 6

2011

February 6, 2011

Honor Dad & Mom (this is deeper than you think!)

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Jan 30

2011

January 30, 2011

Work, leisure, and so much more

by: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Exodus 20:8–20:11

Jan 23

2011

January 23, 2011

The Right God, The Right Way