Ankeny Free Church
Ankeny Free Church Series Podcast. New Gospel-centered content and teaching from God's Word uploaded weekly!
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237 episodes
Christianity 101: "The Work of Christ" | Pastor Todd Hessel
Understanding our salvation is crucial, and Isaiah 52:13-53:12 provides deep insights into the work of Christ. Jesus, exalted and divine, was rejected by many but took on our griefs and sorrows, bearing the punishment we deserved. His death and...
Christianity 101: "Christian Living" | Pastor J.D. Abell
Everyone carries some form of identification, but many Christians are still living from their old, expired identity instead of their new one in Christ. According to Colossians 3, when you belong to Christ, your old self has died and your life i...
Christianity 101: "The Church" | Pastor J.D. Abell
A healthy church is more than a building or weekly gathering - it's a living body of believers united under Christ's authority. The universal church represents all believers globally, while the local church is an organized assembly in a specifi...
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Christianity 101: "The Holy Spirit" | Pastor Todd Hessel
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity who makes Christ's work real in our lives. Through the Spirit, believers are freed from condemnation and become God's temple where He dwells. We are adopted as God's children with direct access...
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One Genuinely Concerned for Your Welfare | Speaker: Pastor John Nett
The Apostle Paul presents Timothy as a powerful example of gospel transformation in Philippians 2:19-24. While humans naturally seek their own interests from birth, the gospel doesn't just make us better people - it makes us entirely new. Timot...
Christianity 101: "Jesus Christ" | Pastor Todd Hessel
In a world of competing priorities, it's easy to build our lives on good things like career success, parenting, or moral behavior that ultimately leave us empty. The mystery of godliness isn't about religious performance but about Jesus Christ ...
Christianity 101: "The Human Condition" | Pastor Todd Hessel
Understanding what it means to be human requires looking beyond scientific materialism and popular culture to God's Word. Scripture reveals three essential aspects of our condition: we are created in God's image as His representatives on earth,...
Christianity 101: "The Bible" | Pastor J.D. Abell
The Bible stands as a uniquely reliable collection of 66 books written over 1,600 years by 40 authors across three continents. Unlike a game of telephone, Scripture was carefully preserved like a treasure through divine inspiration and meticulo...
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Christianity 101: "The Loves of God" | Pastor Todd Hessel
God's love is fundamentally different from human love because it flows from His perfect, eternal nature rather than from need or circumstance. Unlike the flawed gods of mythology, our God exists in perfect unity as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,...
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Christianity 101: "The ABC's of God" | Pastor Todd Hessel
In a world where we often make God small and people big, we need to recalibrate our understanding of who God truly is. Understanding God's transcendence through three key attributes helps us find stability and hope in overwhelming circumstances...
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Behold, Our King! "The Risen King" | Pastor Todd Hessel
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of Christianity that changes everything about our faith and lives. Without it, Christianity becomes empty religious practice, but with it, we have proof that Jesus has power over death itself. ...
Behold, Our King! "The Crucified King" | Pastor Todd Hessel
Good Friday marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a day of profound physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering. Jesus endured brutal beatings, flogging with a cat-of-nine-tails, and the excruciating pain of crucifixion - a death by asphyxiat...
Behold, Our King! "The Promised King" | Pastor Todd Hessel
Palm Sunday reveals Jesus as a different kind of king than people expected - one who came to connect us to God through His sacrifice rather than provide political deliverance. Psalm 118, sung during Passover, shows us what makes God unique: His...
Everyday Faithfulness: "Work Matters" | Pastor Todd Hessel
Paul addresses the problem of idleness in the Thessalonian church, where some believers chose not to work despite being able. Work is part of bearing God's image and shouldn't be separated from our faith. Paul modeled hard work even though he h...
Everyday Faithfulness: "The Steadfast Love of the Lord" | Pastor Todd Hessel
Our hearts often lead us in circles, chasing relationships, success, and happiness that ultimately disappoint. The problem is our souls are divided among many desires instead of being anchored in one governing desire—the Lord himself. When our ...
Everyday Faithfulness In-Depth: "End Times Pt. 2" | Pastor Todd Hessel
Christians hold different views about biblical end times, including amillennialism, premillennialism, and postmillennialism. Each perspective interprets key passages like Matthew 24 and Revelation 20 differently. When believers die, their souls...
Everyday Faithfulness: "Perseverance" | Speaker Kyle Roode
In times of global uncertainty and chaos, it's easy to feel anxious about the future and wonder if we're living in the end times. However, Scripture teaches that our security doesn't come from our own goodness or efforts, but from God's choice ...
Everyday Faithfulness In-Depth: "End Times Pt. 1" | Pastor Todd Hessel
The study of end times can feel overwhelming, but understanding different perspectives helps us grasp what Scripture teaches about Christ's return. All Christians agree on foundational truths: Christ will return bodily and visibly, there will b...
Everyday Faithfulness: "The Man of Lawlessness" | Pastor Todd Hessel
In a world filled with false teachings and spiritual deception, believers must remain grounded in biblical truth. Paul warned the Thessalonians about false claims regarding the end times, which caused fear and confusion among believers. Through...
Everyday Faithfulness: "A Divine Resolve" | Pastor Todd Hessel
Life can feel overwhelming, making it difficult to stay motivated for faithful living. The apostle Paul provides four powerful motivations rooted in God's work rather than our circumstances. First, we belong to the triune God through Christ's s...
Everyday Faithfulness: "Our Everyday Faithfulness" | Pastor Todd Hessel
Many Christians today question whether they truly need church community, preferring to consume spiritual content independently. However, examining 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 reveals that God designed His people to grow together in holiness through...
Everyday Faithfulness: "The Day of the Lord" | Pastor Todd Hessel
Death brings uncertainty and fear, but Paul's letter to the Thessalonians offers profound hope for believers. Christians who die are described as being asleep temporarily, remaining with Christ even in death. When Jesus returns, the dead in Chr...
Everyday Faithfulness: "Knowing God" | Speaker Bob Bressert
There's a profound difference between going through religious motions and actually knowing God through Jesus Christ. Many Christians fall into a spiritual neutral zone where they're not actively pursuing growth, but if you're not moving forward...
Everyday Faithfulness: "Stand Fast" | Pastor J.D. Abell
Paul's relationship with the Thessalonian church reveals what it means to stand fast in faith during life's storms. Standing fast doesn't mean avoiding challenges, but remaining steady and committed to Christ despite pressure. Gospel relationsh...
Everyday Faithfulness: "The Word at Work" | Pastor J.D. Abell
Paul's ministry to the Thessalonians reveals what authentic Christian living looks like when following Jesus comes at a cost. His sacrificial approach, working night and day to support himself while preaching, flowed from a settled identity in ...
