Audio Archive
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares a teaching from Matthew 6:19-24 that addresses the impact of moths, rust and thieves on our sense of happiness. Jesus cautions his followers not to inappropriately invest the treasure of our lives on things that not eternal.
This message is part of an ongoing series titled, "Thy Kingdom Come" and focuses on how we can participate in more of God's Kingdom life as he makes himself known to us and the world around us.
Listen along to this special Easter service focused on Easter Awakenings. Our four regular teachers share post-resurrection stories of Jesus encounters in addition to a portion of their personal story. This was followed by a time of congregational sharing at the tables celebrating and a closing song "I am Alive" lead by Sam Koekkoek and Chelsea King.
Listen along as Pastor Dusty draws our attention to six biblical paradoxes that we must hold in tension. At first glance these ideas may seem diametrically opposed, yet we come to find there is an important relationship within and between the two that must be respected and held in balance.
Listen along to Pastor Dusty as he brings this special Mother's Day message that parallels the sacrificial love of God, through Christ, and the role of a mother.
Listen along as Pastor Dusty identifies and normalizes the uncomfortable, yet necessary process that leads us into new dimensions of awareness and growth. Whether we are talking about our relationship with God, others or self, there are various upheavals that lead us into greater transformation and resurrection life in Christ as we surrender to the vulnerabilities that come with seasons of change.
Listen along as Pastor Dusty inspires us regarding our faith from two scriptural narratives involving Jesus. He later discusses four factors that can help us to grow our faith in challenging times.
Listen along as Pastor Dusty addresses the topic of fear that is often an opposing force to our faith and trust in God. If we are honest, fear is a motivating factor in our lives. Just not the best one. Learning to recognize the many faces of fear can help us acknowledge them, admit them and work to overcome them so that unsubstantiated fears, worries and anxieties are no longer able to limit our potential.
Listen along as Pastor Dusty brings this timely challenge for how we can live and thrive even when experiencing seasons of exile. When we don't feel 'at home' with our culture, environment, workplace or even a relationship, the words of Jeremiah 29:4-8 are an important perspective to remember as we let God be God and we simple trust Him.
Jeremiah 29:4-8 New International Version (NIV)
4 This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. 6 Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; do not decrease. 7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” 8 Yes, this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “Do not let the prophets and diviners among you deceive you. Do not listen to the dreams you encourage them to have.
Listen along as Pastor Dusty initiates a new Christmas series titled, HUSH: Celebrating Quiet Expressions of Faith. This first message in the series centers around the story of the priest Zachariah in Luke chapter one.
Listen along to Pastor Dusty as he shares a very personal exhortation with regard to finding divine moments among the seemingly common experiences in our lives. So often we can compartmentalize our sacred and secular experiences, yet Jesus is the sacred that came right to
the center of the secular. He is the embodiment of divinity that is wrapped in humanity that we can identify with. Our worship is less about religious form and more about consecration -- making room for more of His presence.
Listen along as Pastor Dusty continues a short series entitled, "Six Little Foxes that Can Ruin Your Vineyard." This series is based on Song of Solomon 2:15 and this third message focuses on the vineyard of our Finances. Dusty is joined by Randi Nelson as they draw attention to seemingly small and insignificant 'little foxes' that can steal fruit, kill productivity and destroy our future with regard to a life-long stewardship of our finances.
Listen along as Pastor Dusty continues a short series entitled, "Six Little Foxes that Can Ruin Your Vineyard." This series is based on Song of Solomon 2:15 and this second message focuses on the vineyard of our Marriage. He draws attention to seemingly small and insignificant 'little foxes' that can steal fruit, kill productivity and destroy our future with regard to a life-long relationship.
Listen along as Pastor Dusty begins a short series entitled, "Six Little Foxes that Can Ruin Your Vineyard." This series is based on Song of Solomon 2:15 and this first message focuses on the vineyard of our ministry. He draws attention to seemingly small and insignificant 'little foxes' that can steal fruit, kill productivity and destroy our future with regard to life-long kingdom service to the Lord.
Listen along as Pastor Dusty brings this final message from the current series: JONAH | Celebrating Life Interrupted. He focuses on Jonah 4:1-11 where Jonah wrestles with grace, mercy and discipline of God in a teachable moment around an unpredictable shade tree.
The service closes with the the song "Blessed by the Name of the Lord" by Madison Kettwig.
Listen along as Pastor Dusty brings another timely challenge and encouraging word from the current series in the book of Jonah -- Celebrating Life Interrupted. In this message he talks about outward expressions of inward change that represent repentance. He looks at the text in Jonah 3:1-10 as the King of Nineveh proclaimed a fast, put on sackcloth and sat in ashes to repent and seek the mercy of God.
Listen along as Pastor Dusty brings another timely challenge and encouraging word from the current series in the book of Jonah. In this message he talks about how Jonah was swallowed by a fish named "Grace" when he seemed to be at an all time low.
Listen along as Pastor Dusty begins a new series as a continuation of an annual theme of purposeful celebration and pursuit of God's will and God's way. The series is titled, JONAH | Celebrating Life Interrupted. This first message in the series is anchored in Jonah 1:1-3.
“Jonah 1:1-3 (MSG)
1-2 One day long ago, God’s Word came to Jonah, Amittai’s (ammitay’s) son: “Up on your feet and on your way to the big city of Nineveh! Preach to them. They’re in a bad way and I can’t ignore it any longer.”
3 But Jonah got up and went the other direction to Tarshish, running away from God. He went down to the port of Joppa (Yapho) and found a ship headed for Tarshish (Tarashiysh). He paid the fare and went on board, joining those going to Tarshish—as far away from God as he could get.”
Listen along as Pastor Dusty shares this encouraging word from Matthew 20, that challenges us to consider how the generosity of God is shared and dispensed to the world he loves around us. This message includes Five Distractions that keep us from having generous assumptions toward God or others. WARNING: This message could have a hazardous impact on pity parties, entitled expectations and a person's right to be mad or resist change. (smile)
Listen along as Pastor Dusty brings this timely and relevant message that challenges us to let go and let God have certain expectations that may become barriers to us finding His peace in our lives.
Message Points: Five Barriers To Peace
“28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
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Listen along as Pastor Dusty brings timely application from nine exhortations to Christ-followers found in this short NT letter in Jude.