PassageWay Church
The weekly messages from Tim Kroeker, Lead Pastor at PassageWay Church in Blair, NE. Learn more at www.passageway.church.
Episodes
131 episodes
Acts 8:9-25 - To the Ends of the Earth: Believing for the Benefits (a Faith that Doesn't Save)
Jesus once compared the kingdom of God to a man who sowed good seed in his field, but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away. So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds...
Acts 8:1b-8 - To the Ends of the Earth: Taking the Gospel With You
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Perhaps you never intended to be in your current career field. Maybe you never envisioned yourself as the mother of 3 young children or living in a small midwestern town. Most often, life’s circumsta...
Acts 7:54-8:1a - To the Ends of the Earth: Mob Reaction vs. Christ-like Response
According to the organization, Open Doors International, 315 million Christians worldwide are living right now under extreme or very high levels of persecution. This past year alone, 4849 Christians have been murdered for their faith. 4712 impr...
Acts 7:1-53 - To the Ends of the Earth: Contending for the Faith
How confident are you in sharing your faith with others? Would you be able to explain the gospel to someone who asks? In a culture that pushes back against the exclusive claims of Christianity, are you prepared to respond?In Acts 7, we ...
Acts 6:8-15 - To the Ends of the Earth: The Marks of a Spirit-filled Witness
What makes for a good pitchman? One of the most iconic in recent memory was the actor Dennis Haysbert, who advertised for Allstate Insurance. His most famous role was probably President Palmer on the television series, 24, which lended gravitas...
Acts 6:1-7 - To the Ends of the Earth: The Benefits of Being Organized
On my desk is a wild assortment of documents, books, and important hand written notes scribbled on seemingly random pieces of paper. While some might view a messy desk as a net negative, it often signals high creativity, flexibility, and a focu...
Psalm 16 - Salvation Songs: Living Confidently Both Now and Forever
Confidence is an inner feeling or attitude of certainty. It’s an important quality that we seek to nurture in our children, a quality that we expect in professionals, like an attorney or a heart surgeon. A lack of confidence can be debilitating...
Psalm 22 - Salvation Songs: Processing Personal Pain
The celebratory shouts of deliverance just days earlier had turned into derision. His body, beaten and bloodied by Roman executioners, now hung upon a cross between two common thieves as onlookers hurled insults. In unfathomable agony Jesus cri...
Psalm 118 - Salvation Songs: Celebrating Because of the Savior
There are certain moments when it's not only appropriate, but expected, to celebrate. Like Kool & the Gang we celebrate good times. We celebrate our favorite sports teams when they win a championship. Next Monday one college basketball team...
Acts 5:12-42 - To the Ends of the Earth: A Consistent and Convincing Witness
What is the public’s perception of the church? Recent research shows that overall favorability and trust has fallen compared with past decades. That could be due to the moral failure of high profile pastors. Some suggest it’s because of alignme...
Acts 5:1-11 - To the Ends of the Earth: The Sobering Reality of Sin and Divine Judgement
Are you whistling past the graveyard? Whistling past the graveyard is an idiom that suggests a conscious effort to ignore or downplay the seriousness of a threatening circumstance. It implies a false sense of security in situations where acknow...
Acts 4:32-37 - To the Ends of the Earth: Giving and its Relationship to the Heart
A wallet chain is a fashion accessory with a clasp or hook on each end; one fastens to a wallet’s grommet and the other to a belt loop on your pants. It was originally used by bikers to keep wallets from falling out while riding.But did...
Acts 4:23-31 - To the Ends of the Earth: On Mission Despite Opposition
Honey is an incredible substance, but it comes at a cost. And for good reason. It’s labor intensive, not only for the beekeeper, but for the bees. A single bee will only produce about 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime. A single pound ...
Acts 4:1-22 - To the Ends of the Earth: Leadership in the Face of Opposition
On October 30, 2001 President George W. Bush threw out the first pitch for game 3 of the World Series. This wasn’t just any ceremonial first pitch. The entire nation was still reeling from 9/11, New York City was at the epicenter of those devas...
Acts 3:11-26 - To the Ends of the Earth: Accessing Power in Jesus’ Name
How do they do that? Perhaps you’ve asked yourself this question while watching freestyle skiers at the winter Olympics. Freestyle skiing is considered the most dangerous of all the events, with injury rates reaching 28%. Competitors perform da...
Acts 3:1-10 - To the Ends of the Earth: The Unexpected Proof of Jesus’ Power
When my boys and I used to shoot around the basketball, we would play a game called Horse. Perhaps you’re familiar with the game. Each player takes a turn shooting the ball. If the person before you makes a basket, you must replicate that same ...
Acts 2:42-47 - To the Ends of the Earth: Community Created by The Spirit
What do you look for in a church? Do you know a good one when you see it? Many Christians look for a church that fits their preferences: their preferred style of preaching, their preferred style of music, or their preferred demographic (age, st...
Acts 2:14-41 - To the Ends of the Earth: A Model for Good Preaching
We live in a complicated era of human communication. On one hand, people will listen to an episode of the Joe Rogan Experience that lasts well over two hours. On the other hand, TikTok videos and Instagram reels typically run 30 to 60 seconds. ...
Acts 2:1-13: To the Ends of the Earth: Born to Boldly Witness
You’ve probably seen a business sign or logo with the abbreviation “Est.” followed by a date, indicating the year a business, organization, or location officially began operations. The date of establishment is often used to convey a sense of hi...
Acts 1:12-26: To the Ends of the Earth: Making Choices in Moments of Waiting
Have you ever had to wait? Perhaps you’ve been waiting a long time for a promotion or a pay increase at work. Maybe you’ve been waiting for Mr. Right to finally walk up and introduce himself. You might be desperately waiting until the kids are ...
Acts 1:1-11 - To the Ends of the Earth: Continuing Christ’s Work Until He Comes
The crowd excitedly counts down—ten, nine, eight—then as the final number is swallowed up in a roar of cheers, the first firework shoots up into the midnight sky. With a sharp crack, it blossoms into a colorful display. The golden embers begin ...
John 14:21 - From Saved to Sanctified: Being Conformed to the Image of Christ
Perhaps you’ve recently done some holiday baking. Successful seasonal sweets require strict adherence to the recipe. One missing ingredient, applying incorrect proportions, or poor technique can result in a kitchen catastrophe. And so it is wit...
Galatians 4:4-5 - In the Fullness of Time: Delivered from Slavery to Sonship
For both the believer and non-believer alike, surely the most powerful part of the Christmas story is Jesus’ humble estate. Hollywood itself couldn’t invent a more mind-boggling script. The king of the universe leaves his heavenly throne room, ...
Galatians 4:4-5 - In the Fullness of Time: Escaping the Constraints of Sin
Harry Houdini was a world-famous Hungarian-American magician, illusionist, and stunt performer. He specialized in escaping seemingly impossible situations. He was perhaps the most famous illusionist known for escaping straitjackets, even while ...
Galatians 4:4-5 - In the Fullness of Time: Relying Upon the One Who Can Relate
Away in a Manger is one of the most beloved Christmas carols for children. Sung softly as a lullaby, the lyrics remind us of Jesus’ humble beginnings. You can imagine Mary rocking the newborn baby Jesus in her arms, then gently laying him in th...