Episodes
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Something Old, Something New
Something Old, Something New | An Introduction to 2 Thessalonians What do we need to understand about the world of the New Testament to better understand God's Word today? And what is the great mystery of the gospel that brings people from every nation, background, and walk of life together…
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From Very Little to Very Great
# From Very Little to Very Great Have you ever wondered if your prayers matter? Have you ever felt discouraged in ministry, struggled to see the fruit of your faith, or questioned whether your faithful obedience is making a difference? In this encouraging sermon from **Luke 13:18–21**, we explore...
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The Compelled Life of the Reconciled
The Compelled Life of the Reconciled What compels you to live for Christ? In this powerful message, Pastor Gordon Penfold explores 2 Corinthians 5 and explains why the love of Jesus Christ should transform the way we live, serve others, and share the Gospel. As Christians, we are called to live...
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The In Between Time
The In Between Time How should we live in the time between trusting Jesus Christ for salvation and the day we stand with Him in eternity? In this message, The In Between Time, we explore Hebrews 10:19–25 and discover why God calls believers not only to draw near to Him but also to remain…
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Into The Unknown
Into the Unknown What do you do when God calls you to move forward, but you can’t see where He is leading? In this message, we walk through **Genesis 12:1–9** and the calling of Abram, a man who was willing to leave behind his homeland, comfort, security, and everything familiar because he…
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With All We Have And All We Are
With All That We Are and All That We Have What does it look like to trust God with the future of a local church? What does it mean to faithfully steward what God has entrusted to us while keeping our focus on the gospel rather than simply growing bigger? In this special vision-casting message…
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Discipleship Community
Discipleship Community: Biblical Church Membership, Commitment, and Growing Together in Christ What does it really mean to belong to a local church? What does biblical church membership look like, and why does commitment to a local body matter for Christian discipleship? In this special...
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Be Rich - Gaining the Things Money Can't Buy
In this powerful message from Ephesians 1:15–23, we are challenged to stop measuring our wealth by what money can buy and instead discover the incredible spiritual riches God has already made available to us through Jesus Christ. Paul’s prayer for the believers in Ephesus is that they would have...
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Living Our Faith Together
Living Our Faith Together: The Gospel, Christian Fellowship, and Being Committed to One Another’s Good What does it really mean to live our faith together? In this message, “Living Our Faith Together,” we explore the biblical truth that Christianity was never meant to be lived as an isolated...
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Go Easy
Why are we often so quick to judge, criticize, resent, and hold grudges against the very people God has called us to love? In this powerful sermon, “Go Easy,” we explore the transforming power of God's grace and the biblical call to love others as Christ has loved us. The gospel reminds us that…
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The Comforting Savior
The Comforting Savior | Isaiah 55:1 Where do you go when the ground falls out from beneath your feet? Where can you find lasting peace, satisfaction, hope, and comfort in a world that constantly leaves us tired, anxious, frustrated, discouraged, and thirsty for something more? In this sermon…
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Let Dagon Fall
Let Dagon Fall What happens when our view of God collides with God's Word? What should we do when Scripture challenges our beliefs, our feelings, our experiences, or the way our culture has taught us to think? In this powerful sermon, we explore the increasingly common topic of Christian...
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That You May Know - Part 2
That You May Know – Part Two | Can We Really Know Truth? Faith, Reason & the Christian Worldview Can we really know what is true? In a culture shaped by postmodernism, relativism, materialism, and scientism, many people claim that truth is subjective or that science alone can explain reality. But...
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That You May Know - Part 1
That You May Know – Part One | Can We Really Know the Truth? How do you know what you know? In a world where everyone claims to have "their own truth," how can we distinguish genuine knowledge from personal opinion, emotion, tradition, or deception? In Part One of That You May Know, we wrestle…
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Mindful Worship Part 2
Mindful Worship, Part Two: Truth, Faith, and the Life of the Mind What does it mean to love God with all your mind? In this second message in the Mindful Worship series, we continue exploring the importance of intellectual worship, spiritual formation, Christian discipleship, and the call for...
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Mindful Worship Part 1
Mindful Worship What does it mean to truly worship God? Is worship only about what we feel, or does biblical worship involve our minds, our thoughts, our understanding, and our pursuit of truth? In this sermon, “Mindful Worship,” we explore the importance of loving God with all our heart, soul,...
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Dependence Day
Dependence Day | John 15:1–17 As we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as Americans, this message reminds us of an even greater freedom—the freedom found only in Jesus Christ. While our nation values independence, the Christian life is built on something entirely different: complete dependence on…
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God's Design in His Creation
God's Wisdom, Design, and Glory in Creation | Psalm 104 What if every mountain, river, tree, animal, season, and sunrise is proclaiming the glory of God? In this study through Psalm 104, we explore one of Scripture's most breathtaking portraits of God's creation and discover how the world around…
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God's Wisdom in God's World
God's Wisdom in God's World | Psalm 104 | Seeing the Creator Through Creation What can a simple glass of water teach us about God? In this message from Psalm 104, we explore the breathtaking wisdom of God revealed through His creation. From the vast heavens to the intricate design of a single…
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And Your Praise Goes On
How do the Psalms shape our worship, prayer, and everyday lives? In this sermon on Psalm 104, we explore one of Scripture's most beautiful songs of praise and discover why the Book of Psalms has served as the worship playlist of God's people for generations. Through Psalm 104, we are reminded…
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What Matters Most?
What Matters Most? God Wants Your Heart | Matthew 23 In this powerful message from Matthew 23, Ian McFarland explores one of the most important truths found throughout Scripture: God is not impressed by outward religion—He wants your heart. Jesus' strongest rebukes were not directed at obvious...
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The Only One
The Only One | Revelation 5 In this powerful message, guest preacher Nathan explores the breathtaking vision of Revelation 5 and reminds us that when life’s problems seem overwhelming, there is only One who is worthy to carry the weight of our burdens. From personal struggles and family hardships...
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The Glory That Is Due
In this powerful message, Ian McFarland preached about the overwhelming complexity of life and the beautifully simple truth that gives meaning to it all: humanity was created for the glory of God. Walking through passages like Romans 1, 1 Corinthians 2, Isaiah 43, Psalm 16, Revelation 4, and 1...
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The Wild Places Pt 3
The Wild Places – Part 3 In this message from Luke 4, we continue exploring Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness and what it reveals about the spiritual battle every believer faces. Temptation rarely appears obvious or terrifying at first. More often, it works quietly through our desires,...
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More Blessed
More Blessed – Sermon Summary In this message, the focus is on learning to trust the goodness and wisdom of God even when life does not unfold the way we hoped. Many of our struggles come not simply from suffering, but from believing we know what is best for us better than God does. The sermon...
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Life In The Wild Part 2
Life in the Wild, Part 2 – Sermon Summary In this message from Luke 4, the focus centers on Jesus being led by the Spirit into the wilderness and facing temptation from Satan. The sermon explores not only the reality of spiritual warfare, but also the incredible significance of Christ entering...
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Life in the Wild
"If you are the Son of God..." With these words, the greatest record of victory in human history began. In the first part of this series, we look at the wilderness not just as a physical desert, but as a spiritual battlefield. While the first Adam faced a serpent in a lush garden and lost, the...
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But If From There...
Have you ever felt like a "train wreck" or a "dumpster fire"? Have you ever assumed that because of what you did this week—or how long you’ve been away—that God has finally moved on from you? In this special devotional message, we take a "breather" between series to look at one of the most...
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Out of the Storm - Ben Putt (Day 4)
This transcript is a powerful conclusion to the weekend, moving from Ben’s personal, emotional connection to Wyoming into the cinematic "mic drop" of God speaking from the whirlwind. Here are three description options for the Grand Finale of the "Out of the Storm" series. Title Ideas: Out of the...
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Out of the Storm - Ben Putt (Day 3)
How do we maintain a relationship with a God we don't currently understand? Ben Putt walks us through the "butting heads" phase of the Book of Job, contrasting the rigid, simplistic theology of Job’s friends with Job’s own desperate, spiraling search for truth. This session highlights a turning...
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Out of the Storm - Ben Putt (Day 2)
"Darkness is my closest friend." It’s the bleakest line in the Psalms, and for many of us, it’s the most authentic. In Day 2 of our "Out of the Storm" series, Ben and Jess Putt lead us into the "ash heap" of Job Chapter 3. If Day 1 was about the theory of evil, Day 2 is about the feeling of it.…
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Out of the Storm - Ben Putt (Day 1)
Out of the Storm: Why Does God Allow Evil? "God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world." — C.S. Lewis How do we reconcile a God who is perfectly good, infinitely powerful, and completely sovereign with the...
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Every Reason
Every Reason – Sermon Summary This message explores a simple but critical question: Why do we believe? Many people—both outside and inside the church—point to feelings, community, or a general sense that there must be something greater than themselves. While those things may have value, they are...
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How to Be Ready Part 3
Pastor Ian McFarland | 1 Thessalonians 5 Pastor Ian McFarland walks through the closing chapter of 1 Thessalonians, focusing on what it means to live ready for the return of Jesus. His message is both a warning and an encouragement—calling believers to spiritual alertness, gospel-centered living,...
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The Perfected Love of God
What gives a Christian true confidence? In this message, David Gale, Men’s Ministry Elder, walks through 1 John 2:1–6 and unpacks a powerful truth: our confidence is not found in our performance, but in the finished work of Jesus Christ—and the transforming work He is doing within us. John…
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God is Light
God Is Light - David Gale What does it really mean that “God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all”? In this powerful message from 1 John 1, we explore one of the most foundational truths of the Christian faith—and how our response to that truth shapes everything about our lives. The Apostle...
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Eternal Unchanging Word of Life
The Word of Life: The Beginning of Eternal Joy 1 John 1:1–4 | Speaker: David Gale In this message, David Gale opens a study through the book of First Epistle of John, a letter written to give believers confidence and assurance in their faith. The Apostle John the Apostle wrote this letter to...
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How To Be Ready Part 2
Be Ready: Faithful Living While We Wait 1 Thessalonians 5:12–14 How should Christians live while waiting for Christ to return? In this message, Pastor Ian McFarland continues walking through Paul’s closing instructions in 1 Thessalonians 5, showing that readiness for Christ’s return is not about...
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How To Be Ready
How To Be Ready | 1 Thessalonians 4–5 Pastor Ian McFarland What does it truly mean to be ready for Christ’s return? In this powerful and pastoral message, Pastor Ian McFarland walks through 1 Thessalonians 4:16–5:22, weaving together Paul’s teaching with Jesus’ words in Matthew 24–25 to paint a...
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Mercy House and Rapture Roundtable Part 3
Mercy, Mission & the Day of the Lord | Rich Martin & Pastor Ian McFarland This powerful Sunday gathering featured two meaningful moments for our church family — a bold call to gospel mission in our community and a thoughtful return to Paul’s teaching on the Day of the Lord. First, Rich Martin,...
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Pete Rogers - Do You Enjoy God?
Do You Enjoy God? | Guest Speaker Pete Rogers This weekend, we were blessed to welcome special guest Pete Rogers, host of the award-winning Christian Outdoors Podcast, for a powerful and deeply personal message about what it truly means to enjoy God. Drawing from the historic Westminster Shorter...
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Rapture Roundtable Part 2
Rapture Roundtable, Part 2 Pastor Ian McFarland In this second installment of Rapture Roundtable, Pastor Ian McFarland continues through 1 Thessalonians 4:16–5:11, guiding listeners through one of the most discussed and debated topics in Christian theology: the rapture and the return of Christ....
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Rapture Roundtable
Pastor Ian McFarland Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18; 5:1–11; 1 Corinthians 15:50–57 In this message, Pastor Ian McFarland continues the church’s journey through 1 Thessalonians, addressing one of the most debated—and often misunderstood—topics in Christian theology: the rapture and the return of...
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And Jesus Said
Tyler Jordan, Children’s Pastor Texts: John; Exodus 3; Selected Psalms In this Scripture-rich message, Children’s Pastor Tyler Jordan walks through the powerful “I Am” statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John, showing how Christ reveals His divine identity, character, and promises through His…
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Hope of the Church Part 2
Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18; 1 Corinthians 15:24–26; Matthew 24; Revelation 20 In this second message on The Hope of the Church, Pastor Ian McFarland continues walking through 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, using Paul’s words as a launching point into some of the weightier doctrines surrounding the...
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The Hope of the Church
Episode Description: The Hope of the Church Pastor Ian McFarland Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 What is the church’s true hope in a world shaped by skepticism, distraction, and spiritual numbness? In this message, Pastor Ian McFarland returns to 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 to remind believers of the...
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Powerful Provision for the New Year
Elder: David Gale As we stand at the threshold of a new year, Elder David Gale walks us through Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1:9–14, helping us ask a crucial question: What should God’s people be praying for as we look ahead? While the world focuses on resolutions, projections, and…
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The Hope of Things Fulfilled
In this special Christmas message, we step away briefly from our study in 1 Thessalonians to reflect on the deeper meaning of Advent and the hope found in the coming of Christ. Titled The Hope of Longings Fulfilled, this episode invites us to consider what life was truly like before Jesus—and how...
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Hopeful Grieving
In this message, we return to 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 to explore what Paul means when he says Christians are not to “grieve as others do who have no hope.” This sermon speaks directly to seasons of loss, especially during times like Christmas when grief can feel heavier and more present. Paul…
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Advent Again
Episode Description: Advent Again (1 Thessalonians 4:13–14) In this message, we continue our series in 1 Thessalonians and explore Paul’s comforting words in 4:13–14. The Thessalonian church was anxious and grieving because they were unsure what happened to believers who died before Christ’s...
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Hear sermons and series from pastor Ian McFarland from Cornerstone Community Church in Riverton Wyoming. Ian preaches the good news about Jesus Christ and his saving grace.
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