What is your definition of greatness? Everyone wants to be great in some capacity. Yet while the world tells us to work harder and climb higher, Jesus calls us to humble ourselves and live sacrificially. He was willing to give everything for us...

When you reach the end of your life, what do you think you’ll wish you had done differently? When we look at the life of Jesus, we see intentionality, purpose, and ultimately, fulfillment. He calls us to imitate His life by taking up our cross,...

Is your heart soft toward the Lord? Will you join Him in His mission to reach others? Are you willing to trust His power as Lord over all things? In Mark 4, Jesus’ parables focus on the heart. He challenges His listeners to consider the state o...

Why does a parent set rules for their child? And why does the child listen? A parent sets rules out of love, for the well-being of their child. The child listens because the parent has authority and acts in their best interest. In the same way,...

In the face of sin and destruction, where do we turn? We have a God who delights in mercy and restoration. We can look to Him and find hope, trusting that one day He will restore all of creation back to Himself.Sermon by Danie...

If someone could see what's really going on in your heart, would it match the words you speak out loud? Maybe you'd feel exposed, embarrassed, ashamed, or caught in something you never wanted revealed. In Zechariah 3, we learn about how God sil...

We all know what it’s like to owe something. A debt eventually has to be paid. But what if it didn’t? What if someone who owes you nothing stepped in and paid it all for you? That seems ridiculous…yet that’s exactly what Jesus did on the cross....

Imagine entering into marriage knowing the person you vow to spend your life with will be unfaithful to you again and again. Now imagine that same person selling themselves into slavery and you having to buy them back. That's not just the story...

Do you tend to view performance or processes as greater than the people around you? Do you view people as a disruption to the ministry? In this final sermon of the summer, Jake preaches about how, in God's kingdom, loving people is the purpose ...

We have a God who is faithful to us, and it is by His power alone that we can walk with true strength and peace. It is His work that we rest on and His grace we rely on. This frees us to walk forward with confidence, even when we feel unfinishe...

We are waiting for Jesus to return and bring us forever into His holy presence. But, what do we do while now in a broken world? In this sermon, Jake tells us what it looks like to represent Christ while we wait for Him to come again....

There is something that enables us to love others well and also gives us a hope to live for. But what is that? And how can we live in the callings to walk with love and live with hope?Sermon by Nate Whisler 07.01.2025

Despite what our society believes, sex has the power to shape us either in a way that is glorifying to God or in a way that is harmful. In this sermon, Eric preaches on what sex was designed for and how it is a gift that should be stewarded wis...

God's people are called to commit to one another and to be prepared to encounter suffering and persecution. These are two big callings that we can often say we know but don't truly understand. In this sermon, PC3 alum Jakob preaches on how Paul...

Everyone is marked by something, either good or bad. In this sermon, Nate explains that, when the gospel takes root in our community, we will be marked by the fear of God, holy love, and hope from the Word of God.Sermon by Nat...

A phrase straight out of the reformation is: “We are justified by faith alone, but not by a faith that is alone”. In this sermon, Nate answers the question, “What is true conversion?” by showing when people are truly saved, their lives will loo...

Is God your convenience, or your craving? Do you long for Him and desire to fit your life around Him, rather than fit Him into your life? In this final sermon of the spring semester, we reflect on how Christ is our ultimate treasure and the One...

Israel's compromise has caused them to descend into a dark hole of depravity. In this story, we see how Israel lets sin reign over them, and it shows us how we desperately need King Jesus.Sermon by Nate Christensen 04.29.2025

Samson pursued compromise instead of holiness, which ultimately led to his destruction. How do we pursue compromise instead of holiness in our lives today?Sermon by Nate Christensen 04.22.2025

God is not honored by a tragic sacrifice rooted in fear. He is honored by trust, obedience, and surrender to His character. Judges 11 shows us how some sacrifices can be dishonoring to God.Sermon by Jake Peterson 04.15.2025

Did you know that pride can look like thinking better of ourself and thinking worse of ourself? So how do we actually work against pride? Judges 6-8 shows us how pride pulls us away from God.Sermon by Jake Peterson 04.08.2025

Our culture believes that those are victorious are those who are the most strong, the most smart, the most capable. But scripture tells us that the people God works in ways that seem impossible and uses people who seem like the least capable.

Is your life telling a meaningful story? Are you investing in something that is worthwhile, or are you wasting your life? This fourth session of the 2025 PC3 Spring Retreat discusses the discipline of exaltation through the book of Nehemiah.

How often do you devote yourself to studying God's Word? Do you believe the Scripture is ore precious and valuable than everything you own? This third session of the 2025 PC3 Spring Retreat discusses the discipline of devotion through the book ...

Do you avoid serving in ways that you believe are beneath you? Or do you serve in a way that will ensure you get the credit? This second session of the 2025 PC3 Spring Retreat discusses the discipline of participation through the book of Nehemi...